Space-Time Cube II

With a precise incantation and a surge of spiritual energy, Ling Tian severed a small fragment of his soul, a sacrifice he was willing to make in pursuit of the control of Space-Time Cube.

As the ethereal essence shimmered in his hands, he felt a surge of trepidation mixed with anticipation.

With a steady hand, he reached out and touched the fragment to the surface of the cube.

Just then the unknown treasure residing in his sea of consciousness also reacted and sent some type of Dao fluctuation towards the Space-Time Cube.

In an instant, the space-time cube reacted, releasing a cascade of indescribable symbols that danced across its surface.

Ling Tian watched in awe as the cube absorbed the essence of his soul, its patterns shifting and rearranging in response to the infusion of his spiritual energy.

It was as if the artifact had come alive, resonating with the very essence of his being.

As the last traces of Ling Tian's soul merged with the cube, he felt a profound sense of connection, a bond forged between master and artifact.

With a newfound clarity, he realized that he had become the master of the cube, its power now at his command.

But even as he marveled at his achievement, he knew that his low cultivation would limit what he could do with it.

Ling Tian, now deeply connected to the space-time cube, decided to explore its newfound capabilities.

Sitting cross-legged in his resting place, he focused his mind on the cube, allowing his consciousness to delve into its depths.

As he did, the cube responded, revealing a portion of its functionalities to him.

His first discovery was astonishing: the cube could serve as a storage device with seemingly infinite space.

Ling Tian envisioned a boundless, ethereal realm within the cube, capable of holding an immeasurable number of items.

Excitedly, he tested this feature by placing a few herbs, weapons, and other materials inside. Each item vanished into the cube without a trace, yet Ling Tian could still sense them, easily retrievable at a moment's notice.

"This will be incredibly useful," Ling Tian murmured to himself, a smile playing on his lips. "I no longer need to worry about carrying too many storage rings on me."

Next, he focused on the cube's time manipulation capabilities.

He discovered that within the cube, time flowed at a different rate—specifically, a 1:2 ratio compared to the outside world.

This meant that for every hour that passed outside, two hours could be spent cultivating inside the cube.

"This could be a game-changer," Ling Tian thought, excitement bubbling up inside him. "I can double my cultivation time, giving me a significant advantage in advancing my skills and strength. And it looks like this feature will get an upgrade when my cultivation base rises."

To test this, Ling Tian decided to spend some time cultivating within the cube.

He closed his eyes and focused on his dantian, channeling his qi in accordance with the Eternal Transcendence Scripture.

Inside the cube, he felt the flow of time adjust, the ambient spiritual energy becoming more concentrated and easier to absorb.

After what felt like an hour, he emerged from his meditative state to find that only half an hour had passed in the outside world.

"Incredible," he muttered, feeling the progress in his cultivation. "This will allow me to grow much faster."

Continuing his exploration, Ling Tian turned his attention to the cube's spatial manipulation capabilities.

He discovered that he could use the cube to teleport himself to any location within a 100-meter radius.

To test this, he visualized a spot near the entrance of his resting place and activated the cube.

In an instant, he felt a slight tug on his body, and the next moment, he was standing at his desired location.

"This will be very useful in battle or if I need to make a quick escape," he noted, a sense of satisfaction in his voice.

Despite these impressive abilities, Ling Tian could sense that many features of the cube remained locked due to his current level of cultivation.

There were hints of other powers—greater control over time and space, potentially even the ability to manipulate reality itself—but these remained tantalizingly out of reach.

"I have barely scratched the surface of what this artifact can do," Ling Tian mused, his eyes gleaming with determination. "I need to grow stronger, to unlock its full potential."

Eager to test the teleportation feature of the space-time cube in a real combat scenario, Ling Tian set out to find a suitable opponent.

The forest was alive with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant roars, a testament to the powerful demonic beasts that roamed its depths.

Ling Tian moved with purpose to test himself, his senses attuned to the presence of formidable foes.

After traversing a dense section of the forest, he finally sensed a powerful aura emanating nearby.

Concealing himself behind a thick tree trunk, he peered into a clearing and spotted a Level 8 Foundation Refinement realm demonic beast.

It was a Thunderclap Wolf, known for its speed and the electric currents that crackled along its fur.

The beast was a fearsome sight, its eyes glowing with a predatory light as it prowled the area.

Ling Tian took a deep breath, steadying his mind. "This is it," he whispered to himself. "Time to see what the space-time cube can really do."

Drawing the Tianwu Sword, he stepped into the clearing, immediately catching the attention of the Thunderclap Wolf.

The beast snarled, electric sparks dancing along its body as it prepared to attack.

Ling Tian stood his ground, his expression calm and focused.

The wolf charged at him with blinding speed, its claws extended and crackling with electricity.

Ling Tian met its advance head-on, his sword flashing as it intercepted the beast's claws.

Sparks flew as the two clashed, the force of the impact sending shockwaves through the air.

Ling Tian parried the wolf's strikes, his movements were fluid and precise.

He could feel the raw power of the beast with each blow, testing his strength and reflexes to their limits.

The Thunderclap Wolf lunged again, its jaws snapping dangerously close to his face. Ling Tian narrowly dodged, feeling the electric current buzz past his skin.

As the battle intensified, Ling Tian decided it was time to test the teleportation feature.