5 Eternal Boundless Body
Practitioners in the Heavenly Origin realm possessed extraordinary power, capable of altering landscapes and commanding natural forces. With a mere gesture, they could unleash devastating powers.
Chu Xingming, the founder of the Starry Abyss Sect, was one such formidable figure. His prowess established him as a pinnacle character within the Mysterious Truth Continent.
'One can exchange for Heavenly Origin-level treasures from a Level 1 System Mall!' Jiang Chen marveled inwardly. 'Could it be possible to exchange for treasures of even higher realms after upgrading it?'
'Wow, I thought the Heavenly Origin realm was already very impressive, but the System classifies it within Level 1!'
'How terrifying is the Immortal Martial World? How many unimaginably powerful realms exist beyond the Heavenly Origin realm?" As he pondered this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but gaze up at the sky.
He felt the vastness and power of the Immortal Martial World even more keenly and recognized his own insignificance.
'To be a villain in such a world... Sigh, this is ridiculously absurd,' Jiang Chen sighed, taking a deep breath. His eyes scanned the endless variety of treasures displayed on the system panel, the sense of urgency in his heart slightly subsiding.
He then focused on the center of the system interface, where an exquisite wooden box lay—the Level 1 System Mall Gift Pack!
'System! Open the Level 1 System Mall Gift Pack!' Jiang Chen mentally commanded, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
[Ding! You have obtained the following items: Wind Void Steps Manual×1, Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill×1, Moondust Ring×1, and Eternal Boundless Body×1!]
Following the system's prompt, a purple manual, a pill bottle, a white finger ring, and a fist-sized, semi-illusory faceless figure materialized in front of Jiang Chen.
Both the manual and the pill bottle gleamed brilliantly, emitting powerful fluctuations. Had it not been for the protective array formation around his residence, these items would have undoubtedly attracted significant attention.
Jiang Chen quickly understood the purpose and value of each item from the information the system provided.
[Wind Void Steps Manual: This is a Heavenly Origin-level lightness skill manual. When cultivated, it significantly increases the user's movement speed and their ability to propel themselves through the air at high speeds.]
[Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill: This top-grade Heavenly Origin-level pill is highly beneficial for practitioners at or below the Heavenly Origin realm, aiding in breaking through minor realm bottlenecks. It is also effective for overcoming major realm bottlenecks and can be used up to ten times following consumption.]
[Moondust Ring: This Heavenly Origin-level storage artifact offers 10,000 cubic meters of storage space. Emitting no unusual aura or fluctuations, it appears as a mundane object. Additionally, the ring allows the wearer to partially conceal their cultivation base and aura.]
[Eternal Boundless Body: This unique innate physique possesses the ability to devour and merge with other innate physiques. Its power is currently at the Early stage of the Heavenly Origin realm, as it has not yet absorbed any innate physiques.]
Gazing at the treasures before him, Jiang Chen's eyes sparkled with delight. 'Incredible, all these treasures are of the Heavenly Origin rank!' he thought.
'If word of this got out, it would surely lead to a bloodbath! Especially the Eternal Boundless Body – its value is immeasurable, likely far surpassing that of the entire Starry Abyss Sect. I'm afraid even the mighty figures above the Heavenly Origin realm would risk everything to compete for it!' he reflected.
In the vast and boundless Immortal Martial World, many individuals are born with extraordinary innate talents, granting them a significant advantage from the beginning!
Cultivation methods, pills, artifacts, and miraculous natural treasures can all be acquired over time, but innate talent is a rare gift from heaven, almost impossible to obtain after birth.
While Jiang Chen had commendable qualifications, he did not possess any unique innate talents.
However, with the Eternal Boundless Body, he could devour and assimilate other innate physiques to enhance his own abilities.
The potential power gained from merging countless innate physiques into one would be beyond imagination!
'This is remarkable! With these treasures, my chances of avoiding the doomed fate of a villain will significantly increase!' Jiang Chen contemplated with renewed optimism.
However, he decided not to use the treasures immediately, mindful of the 1,100 points of Villain Value he still had.
Shifting his thoughts, Jiang Chen turned his attention to the System Mall, browsing through the various categories available.
The Cultivation Methods section was filled with a wide array of options: various cultivation techniques, martial skills, secret arts related to the five elements, temporary attribute enhancement secret arts, and even self-harming power-boosting secret arts. The diversity was impressive.
Prices for methods of the Spiritual Awakening rank were generally in the range of several hundred points of Villain Value, with the more powerful ones being priced higher.
Methods classified under the Mysterious Platform rank demanded over a thousand points.
Those at the Heavenly Origin rank were even more costly, requiring several thousand points of Villain Value.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but be astounded by the affordability, thinking, 'These prices are unbelievably low!'
'Heavenly Origin-level cultivation methods only cost two to three thousand points of Villain Value, and I just gained eleven hundred points from Lin Feng in such a short time!'
Excitedly pondering, he reflected, 'Just a few more encounters like that, and I can obtain a Heavenly Origin-level secret art!' His heart surged with anticipation at the thought.
It's crucial to realize that Heavenly Origin-level cultivation methods were exceedingly rare in the Mysterious Truth Continent.
In the Starry Abyss Sect, such methods were exclusively taught to core disciples.
As a core disciple, Jiang Chen had already been cultivating two notable Heavenly Origin-level methods: the Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture and the Void Rainbow Sword Technique from the Starry Abyss Sect. Therefore, there was no immediate need for him to exchange for other methods at the moment.
After a moment of satisfaction, Jiang Chen's attention turned to the Pills section.
This category included various types of pills: cultivation pills, body-forging pills, breakthrough pills, temporary attribute enhancement pills, poison pills, and many more.
Interestingly, their prices were generally lower than those of martial skills and secret arts of the same rank. Some were priced at just tens of Villain Value points.
For instance, the Clarity Awakening Pill that Jiang Chen had used to entice Li Kai and Liu Qing was priced at only 50 points of Villain Value for an upper-grade pill.
Jiang Chen considered, 'I should acquire some of these pills. Together with the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill, advancing to a higher realm will be significantly quicker!'
He then quickly skimmed through the next two categories. The vast array of treasures was so overwhelming that it caused an intense pang of longing to surge through him.
The Artifacts section featured an assortment of weapons, defensive equipment, and auxiliary items like flying devices and storage tools.
The Others section was overflowing with a wide range of natural and crafted treasures, presenting an endless and dazzling assortment.
Despite the allure of many items, Jiang Chen, after thoughtful deliberation, chose to exchange for pills, specifically those for cultivation.
Ultimately, his cultivation base was the most essential and vital aspect.
'System, exchange for ten Clear Mind Awakening Spirit Pills,' Jiang Chen commanded mentally.
The Clear Mind Awakening Spirit Pills were top-tier cultivation-type pills at the Spiritual Awakening rank, each valued at 80 points of Villain Value.
[Ding! By spending 800 Villain Value points, you have acquired 10 Clear Mind Awakening Spirit Pills!]
Instantly, Jiang Chen's initial 1,100 Villain Value points dwindled to a mere 300, reserved for future use.
'There's no need to rush in using these pills,' Jiang Chen contemplated, 'First, I must assimilate the Eternal Boundless Body.' With a gesture, he drew the semi-illusory, faceless figure into his grasp.
Shortly, the semi-illusory faceless figure began absorbing Jiang Chen's Origin Power and aura. It transformed from a simple humanoid outline into a form resembling Jiang Chen himself.
Immediately, it fused into Jiang Chen's skin, flesh, and bones seamlessly, like water blending with water, initiating a deep transformation within his body.
The entire process was astonishingly smooth and rapid.
In just a moment, Jiang Chen had transformed, now comparable to those naturally blessed with innate talents. He became the sole possessor of the unique and powerful Eternal Boundless Body!
Upon integrating with this innate physique, Jiang Chen briefly experienced a strong sensation of emptiness at his core, coupled with an intense craving.
'I'm so desperate to devour an innate physique!' he thought intensely, his mouth watering with such a deep urge that it almost brought tears to his eyes. 'Does that Lin Feng possess any special innate physique?'
However, Jiang Chen soon sighed internally, 'But why dwell on such thoughts? Currently, I'm incapable of defeating him, given his protagonist halo that defies all norms...' This realization left him with a hint of disappointment.
