Chapter 298: Wanxiang Scripture Pavilion, First Quadrant

Inside the Immortal Cave on Green Lotus Peak.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged in the cultivation room, circulating the Primal Creation Scripture to regulate his breathing.

The power of creation flowed through his body, and his state recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After about two hours, Zhou Chen opened his eyes.

He stood up and stretched his muscles and bones.

Although the battle with Jiang Wuchen just now hadn't ended in a clear victory or defeat, overall, he had gained a lot.

At the very least, he understood one truth—having powerful strength and Laws alone without sufficient combat experience would still lead to suffering losses.

"It seems I need to find more people to spar with in the future."

Zhou Chen pondered secretly.

However, the most important thing right now was to increase his strength.

In the Elite Disciple competition a month later, he had to demonstrate even stronger combat power to stand his ground under the Jiang Family's siege.

"I'll go check out the Scripture Pavilion first."

Zhou Chen took out his identity token and checked his permissions as an Elite Disciple.

Elite Disciples could obtain two opportunities to exchange for Cultivation Techniques every month, allowing them to choose Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, secret arts, and more within the Scripture Pavilion.

"It's the perfect time to look for Gu Jifeng's Opportunity."

Zhou Chen smiled and opened the System panel to confirm again.

[Recent Opportunity: In seven days, obtain the ancient sword manual 'Grand Void Sword Canon' in the Academy's Scripture Pavilion, gain insights into the Sword Dao Law, and increase strength greatly.]

"There are still four days left."

Zhou Chen left the Immortal Cave and flew toward the central area of the Academy.

According to the token's guidance, the Wanxiang Scripture Pavilion was located at the very core of the Academy and was the place where all Disciples obtained Cultivation Techniques.

After flying for about fifteen minutes, Zhou Chen arrived before a massive building.

This building was a thousand feet high, built entirely of white jade, and emitted a faint glow.

Four large characters were carved on the front of the building—Wanxiang Scripture Pavilion.

Every character contained a profound Daoist charm, causing one's heart and mind to tremble at a single glance.

"What a terrifying aura."

Zhou Chen took a deep breath and walked toward the main gate.

Two guards stood at the entrance, both at the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer cultivation.

"Identity token."

A guard reached out.

Zhou Chen handed over the token.

The guard's Divine Sense swept over it and he nodded: "Elite Disciple Zhou Chen, you have two exchange opportunities remaining this month. You may enter."

"Thank you."

Zhou Chen took back the token and stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.

As soon as he stepped through the door, Zhou Chen was stunned.

The space inside was many times larger than it appeared from the outside!

Looking around, there were floating light gates everywhere, each emitting a different aura.

"Is this… Space Law?"

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes.

He could feel that every light gate here was a teleportation portal leading to a different space.

"A new Elite Disciple?"

An aged voice sounded.

Zhou Chen turned his head and saw an old man in a green robe sitting in the center of the hall, leisurely drinking tea.

"Greetings, Senior."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands: "Junior Zhou Chen, I have just joined the Academy."

"Yes, I know."

The old man nodded: "The matters concerning you these past few days have spread throughout the entire Academy."

"Slaying an Emperor Realm Seventh Layer against the odds and possessing a Creation-type Physique, not bad, not bad at all."

"Senior overpraises me."

Zhou Chen said modestly.

"Don't be so humble."

The old man waved his hand: "This old man is surnamed Yun, and I am the Guardian Elder of the Scripture Pavilion. You can just call me Elder Yun."

"Elder Yun."

"Mm."

Elder Yun put down his teacup: "You're here to exchange for a Cultivation Technique, right?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll first explain the rules to you."

Elder Yun pointed to the surrounding light gates: "The Wanxiang Scripture Pavilion, as the name suggests, houses ten thousand types of techniques."

"It's not a traditional layered structure, but is instead divided into five different quadrant spaces."

"From the First Quadrant to the Fifth Quadrant, the Rank of the Cultivation Techniques increases sequentially."

"The First Quadrant contains Heaven Rank to Saint Rank techniques, with a few Imperial Rank techniques, in a wide variety."

"The Second Quadrant contains Low Grade Imperial Rank techniques."

"The Third Quadrant contains Medium Grade and High Grade Imperial Rank techniques."

"The Fourth Quadrant contains Top-Grade Imperial Rank techniques."

"The Fifth Quadrant…"

Elder Yun paused: "Contains Immortal Rank techniques."

"Immortal Rank techniques?!"

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up.

"Don't get excited too early."

Elder Yun laughed: "Only the Academy's upper echelon can enter the Fifth Quadrant; you aren't qualified yet."

"As for you, as an Elite Disciple, you can enter the second, third, and Fourth Quadrants."

"However, each exchange requires consuming a different amount of contribution points."

"An exchange in the Second Quadrant costs one thousand contribution points, the Third Quadrant costs ten thousand, and the Fourth Quadrant costs one hundred thousand."

"As a newly promoted Elite Disciple, you have ten thousand basic contribution points which you can allocate as you wish."

Zhou Chen nodded, calculating in his mind.

According to the System's prompt, Gu Jifeng's Grand Void Sword Canon should be in the First Quadrant.

Although the First Quadrant only had Heaven Rank to Imperial Rank techniques, it was enough for ordinary Disciples.

And…

The ten-thousand-fold return didn't care about the Rank; as long as the interception was successful, the reward would definitely be powerful!

"Elder Yun, can I go take a look at the First Quadrant?"

Zhou Chen asked.

"The First Quadrant?"

Elder Yun was stunned for a moment: "You're an Elite Disciple, why go to the First Quadrant? The techniques there are far too low-level for you."

"I just want to take a casual look to understand the theories behind basic techniques."

Zhou Chen made up a random excuse.

"Fair enough."

Elder Yun didn't think much of it: "The First Quadrant doesn't require contribution points; enter as you please."

"That light gate is the one."

He pointed to a white light gate on the far left.

"Thank you, Elder Yun."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands and walked toward the light gate.

The moment he stepped into the light gate, the scene before him changed.

Zhou Chen appeared in a massive space.

There were bookshelves everywhere, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye could see.

Every bookshelf was filled with Jade Slips of Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, and secret arts.

"So many techniques…"

Zhou Chen marveled.

His Divine Sense swept out, and he roughly estimated there were at least several million techniques here.

From the most basic Body Refining techniques to Top-Grade Heaven Rank secret arts, everything was available.

"As expected of Jixia Academy, this foundation is truly terrifying."

Zhou Chen shook his head and began searching for the Grand Void Sword Canon.

According to the System's prompt, the Grand Void Sword Canon should be in some corner of the First Quadrant.

He fully released his Divine Sense, carefully searching every bookshelf.

After searching for about fifteen minutes, Zhou Chen finally found a dust-covered Jade Slip on the very edge of a bookshelf.

Three characters were carved on the Jade Slip—Grand Void Sword Canon.

"Found it!"

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up as he grabbed the Jade Slip.

His Divine Sense probed inside, and what was recorded was indeed the complete content of the Grand Void Sword Canon.

[Congratulations to the Host for intercepting the Top-Grade Imperial Rank Grand Void Sword Canon of the Child of Destiny Gu Jifeng, triggering a ten-thousand-fold return!]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Low Grade Immortal Rank Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture!]

Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture?

Zhou Chen was stunned as an extra Cultivation Technique appeared in the System space.

Great Void Eight Desolations Formless Scripture, a Low Grade Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique!

And…

As Zhou Chen looked at the technique's description, his breathing became rapid.

This technique was actually a matching Cultivation Technique for the Formless Immortal Traces!