Chapter 521 - 496: Golden Emperor’s Secret Manual

Chapter 521: Chapter 496: Golden Emperor’s Secret Manual

Arcane patterns materialized, and Lin Qi observed them closely. All sorts of images surfaced in his mind as he tried to draw parallels.

These patterns seemed to hold the very mysteries of the universe.

’I have to observe them, comprehend them with my entire being!’

After humanity embarked on the path of Martial Arts, their bodies transformed through cultivation, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the universe’s mysteries.

They could perceive many things that were once completely beyond their senses.

This was especially true for Source Energy Particles, the origin of all things.

Lin Qi’s mind whirred, and before he knew it, he was completely immersed.

...

In the days that followed, Lin Qi entered a state of deep Cultivation.

His days fell into a strict routine. He would go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar in the morning. Since there was no physical exertion, he didn’t expend much energy.

And since he was taking the Platinum Evil Tiger’s blood, he didn’t even need to eat.

He could spend the entire day observing the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar.

He would occasionally take some Soul Essence to restore his Spirit.

To relieve the strain on his eyes, he used special eye drops prepared for him by Director Fu.

「Seven days later.」

In a corner near the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar, Jenos stared up at the carving of a lion-like Calamity Beast, his face a mask of frustration.

He smacked himself on the head.

’Why haven’t I gotten a single clue?’

For a full seven days, he had been observing this Twelfth-Level Calamity Beast, and he had gained absolutely nothing.

It was as if he’d been staring at an ordinary rock for a week.

According to his university’s leaders, feeling nothing at all meant he was completely unsuited for it.

An irrepressible wave of despair washed over him at the thought.

’I’m an SSS-level genius!’

Out of the hundreds of thousands of Martial Arts University students in the White Eagle Federation each year, only one was an SSS-level genius.

He was truly one of Heaven’s favored.

Someone like him was destined to become a Ninth Realm Martial Artist and save his country.

Every Cultivation Technique and Secret Manual he had practiced so far had been top-tier.

But now, the strongest Cultivation Technique was right in front of him, and he couldn’t even begin to cultivate it.

He couldn’t accept this outcome. He got up and left.

When Jenos returned the next day, he chose an Eleventh-Level Calamity Beast and began trying to comprehend it.

Tianzhu Country’s SSS-level genius, Niting Reddy, was in the same predicament.

He looked up at one of the Twelfth-Level Calamity Beast carvings and sighed in resignation:

"An entire week, and I still don’t have a single clue!"

"My master was right. I was too greedy."

He decisively gave up and chose the statue of an Eleventh-Level Calamity Beast to focus his Cultivation on.

Not far away, Shen Heng watched Niting approach and understood what had happened.

’When I first arrived, I also wanted to comprehend the Cultivation method from the Twelfth-Level Calamity Beasts.’

’But after seven days, I had no choice but to give up.’

’SSS-level geniuses, guaranteed to reach the Ninth Realm in the future... yet in the face of the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar, they were still culled due to insufficient Talent.’

’Even Xu Qin, who has two Awakened Special Abilities, failed.’

’So it was only normal for me to fail too!’

With that thought, he refocused his attention on observing a Calamity Beast carving.

The patterns in every detail of the carving emerged, seeming to converge into tiny fragments of information in his eyes.

’Almost there. I’m about to succeed!’

...

Time flowed by slowly in the days that followed.

Some succeeded in their Cultivation, letting out triumphant cheers before leaving under the envious stares of the others.

Others, unable to succeed, were driven to madness, eventually giving up in despair and never returning.

At the same time, new Seventh Realm geniuses arrived to begin their own attempts at comprehension.

The number of people around the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar remained constant at about 150.

...

「In the blink of an eye, it was August.」

August 10th, 2048 of the Martial Arts Calendar.

In Room 305, after finishing his Level 6 Nutritional Meal, Lin Qi administered the special eye drops.

After a refreshing sensation spread through his eyes, he went downstairs and headed for the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar.

BEEP!

He ran into Zhang Tianyang at the entrance, who called out a greeting:

"Morning, Lin Qi!"

"How’s your comprehension coming along?"

Lin Qi smiled. "I’m making good progress!"

Zhang Tianyang shook his head with a wry smile. "I’ve been here at the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar for 24 days. Almost a month."

"I’ve only got the barest of clues. I feel like I’m still a long way from comprehending a High-Level Source Energy Technique."

"I doubt I’ve even made 30% progress."

"Looks like I’d better be prepared to stay for half a year."

The two entered the building and, with practiced ease, hopped down the steps. They went their separate ways, found their respective meditation cushions, and sat cross-legged, preparing to comprehend the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar.

Lin Qi took the vial of Platinum Evil Tiger’s blood from his pocket. There were six drops in total.

He downed it all in one go.

Then, he began the day’s Cultivation.

Lin Qi activated his golden eyes, using them to observe the giant tiger. He had been staring at this very statue for 24 days now.

He was so familiar with every detail that it had begun to feel strange, almost alien.

As he stared at the patterns, the static lines seemed to tremble, as if on the verge of coming to life.

He sighed to himself. ’It’s already been almost a month since I came to the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood Pillar.’

’Time flies!’

’And I feel like I’m not far from comprehending a High-Level Source Energy Technique.’

’It’ll happen within the next day or two!’

At that thought, he fully activated his golden eyes.

The entire world sharpened into exceptional clarity. The patterns on the golden giant tiger materialized before him, and he scanned them from head to toe.

For nearly a month, he had been activating his golden eyes at full power every day.

As a result, the ability of his golden eyes had grown stronger, allowing him to perceive even finer changes.

As Lin Qi gazed at the patterns, images of the natural world filled his mind.

At the same time, the individual patterns began to connect like ribbons in his vision, and then, they seemed to come alive.

He focused intently, his entire being sinking completely into a state of profound comprehension.

Before he knew it, the giant tiger before him transformed from familiar to strange, and finally, it began to blur.