Scroll of Vital Flow

[The candidate you invited, Xuan Ji, has spent 14 years, 6 months, and 12 days in the Celestial Simulator. You need to wait 24 hours before you can invite again.]

[You have received the following rewards --]

[Reward 1: Low-grade Heaven Level Codex: Scroll of Vital Flow.]

[Reward 2: Body Tempering Level 2 cultivation (Pure Spiritual Energy).]

[The candidate has unlocked an achievement "Treasures' Bane" triggering an additional reward.]

[Additional Rewards: Sword Talent]

[Please choose one of the rewards! The additional reward is essential and not among the options to choose from.]

Xu Han couldn't help but feel his excitement grow with every line he read. He stood up from the bed, his body trembling slightly, unable to contain his emotions any longer. In that moment, his cold façade crumbled, and his eyes widened with astonishment.

"A low-grade heaven level Codex! Sword Talent!"

The value of Heaven level technique or skill is immeasurable. In the esteemed "FrostBite" Sect, a dominant force in the northern region, there existed only three heaven-level techniques or skills. These techniques held paramount importance to sect and were exclusively reserved for the esteemed top elders or the revered sect master.

The mere mention of a new heaven level technique or skill would send shockwaves through the region, triggering fierce conflicts and bloodshed. Even cultivators at the nascent soul level would vie for its possession. Such was the tremendous value associated with it. Let alone Codex which is collection of skills.

In the realm of cultivation, a clear distinction was drawn between techniques and skills.

Techniques primarily focused on enhancing one's cultivation base, allowing them to break through to higher realms and attain greater power.

On the other hand, skills formed a separate realm, finely honed to enhance combat prowess. Whether it was the delicacy of swordplay or the mastery of elemental manipulation, skills were the key to unlocking a cultivator's true potential during battles and confrontations.

Techniques and skills worked hand in hand, complementing each other on the path to becoming a formidable cultivator.

"As for Sword Talent, its significance is self-evident. It enhances one's cultivation in the ways of the sword." Xu Han mused.

"Considering the available rewards, there is no need for deliberation. Although Body Tempering level 2 cultivation could solidify his foundation, it paled in comparison to a heaven-level skill." Xu Han thought.

"I choose reward 1," Xu Han declared with unwavering resolve.

As Xu Han's voice faded, a rush of information flooded his mind, leaving him momentarily dazed. Gradually returning to reality, he sensed a surge of energy coursing through his body, accompanied by a sharp itching all over his body and crackling sounds.

Xu Han calmly closed his eyes, unfazed by the itching. With each passing moment, his aura grew sharper and more intense.

After a while, the process came to a halt and Xu Han opened his eyes.

With a composed demeanor, Xu Han remarked, "Although there are no noticeable changes in my body, my comprehension of the sword has undeniably improved."

Xu Han could feel a significant improvement in his understanding of swordsmanship. The previously unclear and puzzling aspects now became clear and comprehensible.

Filled with confidence, he reached out for the sword, sensing an inexplicable connection as if it were an extension of his own body. He believed that if he were to unleash the "Frozen Blade" technique he used against Brother Zhu again, its power would be doubled. Xu Han nodded to himself satisfied with this talent.

As for the skill he acquired, Xu Han settled himself in a cross-legged position on his bed, delving into the additional memories he got. Time passed, and when he finally opened his eyes, they shimmered with surprise.

An overwhelming sense of exhilaration swept over Xu Han, leading him to exclaim in amazement, "I have already reached the mastery level of this skill! The power of this system is truly extraordinary! There is no need to practice!"

In the realm of skill acquisition, there existed a hierarchical structure with four distinct levels: Elementary level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, and Master level. At the elementary level, one's understanding and proficiency are at their lowest. With each progression, the mastery deepened, granting greater abilities, power and control over skill.

Yet, to Xu Han's astonishment, he had surpassed the initial stages and achieved the pinnacle of mastery.

"I know that comprehending this heaven level skill will likely take me 1 to 2 years of dedicated study. However, the opportunity for direct mastery had undoubtedly saved me a significant amount of time." Xu Han said to himself.

Typically, even for the most exceptional prodigies, attaining mastery in a simple middle-grade human level skill would take two to three years. As for a heaven-level skill, it would require at least a hundred years of dedicated practice.

The sheer speed of Xu Han's progress would leave others astounded or even horrified. The notion of comprehending a heaven-level skill within a year or two was simply unfathomable.

And Xu Han's claim was not mere boasting; his talent for comprehension was truly exceptional.

"Although, I have mastered the heaven-level skill, there's a challenge ahead—I need to learn alchemy to fully unleash the power of most skills in the scroll. One of these skills is the Mist Veil Skill. It uses alchemical knowledge to create a dense fog that confuses enemies and can even create illusions. By combining this technique with the tricks about the human body's meridians and acupoints mentioned in the scroll, I can deliver devastating blows."

"However, to use the Mist Veil Technique, I must first create a special pill infused with the fog. And learning alchemy requires reaching the Qi gathering realm, a higher stage of cultivation."

"It is evident that the creator of this skill was an alchemist."

"But there is nothing to worry much! The tricks about the human body's meridians and acupoints mentioned in the scroll are already enough for me. With this knowledge, even someone at the peak of Body Tempering Level 5 won't stand a chance against me." Xu Han said as a sinister smile appeared on his face.