“1 million Villain Points… I could tie Xiao Chen up and slice him for 24 hours and it still wouldn’t be enough.”
“I’ll deal with intermediate and advanced draws later.”
“System, don’t draw for now.”
There were too many people around—it wasn’t the right time.
Lin Xingyun temporarily shelved the matter. For now, he decided to enjoy the day with Xiao Qianluo first.
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…
That night, in Lin Xingyun’s room.
“Ying Qing, help me refine this copper piece.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Lin Xingyun took out the copper piece. Ying Qing received it and tapped her brow, summoning a small, flickering flame.
This was Divine Fire, something only cultivators in the Divine Fire Realm could condense. Though it appeared as a tiny flame, if Ying Qing unleashed its full power, it could reduce the entire imperial city to ashes.
As the flame refined the copper piece, it began to melt and reshape slowly. The material was clearly extraordinary—it took over an hour to finish refining.
Eventually, a dark-golden copper tome formed.
“‘Sword Soul Emperor Scripture’? The first volume?”
Lin Xingyun picked up the tome and briefly examined it. He found it to be a soul cultivation technique.
Though it was only the first volume and could only be cultivated up to the Divine Fire Realm, the grade was terrifying—it was actually a Great Emperor-level technique!
Once mastered, one could transform soul into sword and unleash it in battle, catching opponents completely off guard. It also greatly enhanced one’s comprehension of swordsmanship.
At its peak, the sword comprehension gained could rival that of top-tier sword physiques like the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Sword Body or the Indestructible Sword Body. It was terrifying!
Had Xiao Chen, with his innately powerful soul and this half-volume Emperor Scripture, acquired it, it would’ve been like giving wings to a tiger—his growth would’ve skyrocketed.
But now, he had lost that chance forever.
“Young Master, this… this is an Emperor Scripture?!”
Ying Qing was stunned. Her young master had casually bought a copper scrap, and it actually contained a Great Emperor scripture!
It seemed her young master didn’t just have luck with women…
“Mhm, my soul power has always been weak. This ‘Sword Soul Emperor Scripture’ is perfect for strengthening it.”
Lin Xingyun nodded with satisfaction as he examined the tome.
“Um… Young Master, there’s something I want to say, but I’m not sure if I should…”
Ying Qing hesitated, looking awkward. In her heart, she knew that even geniuses might never comprehend an Emperor-level technique.
And her young master’s comprehension… well, those who knew, knew.
“Sigh, Ying Qing, you don’t need to say it. I know.”
Lin Xingyun let out a rare bitter smile. His talent really was… lacking by miles.
“But! Effort can overcome anything!”
“Use the reward: one basic lottery draw!”
[Ding! Basic lottery draw initiated!]
As the system responded, a massive roulette wheel appeared in Lin Xingyun’s mind.
It was divided into four colors and contained over a thousand fate traits.
Lin Xingyun looked and saw things like [Utterly Mediocre] (white), [Eight Extremes Fist] (white), [Green Origin Sword Scripture] (blue), [Skilled in Music] (blue), [Decent Talent] (blue), [Fire Spirit Body] (purple), [Many Wives and Concubines] (purple)…
Most were white or blue rewards—just from a glance, they looked weak.
Some purple traits began to show up, mostly minor constitutions that offered some advantage over ordinary cultivators.
After all, constitutions also counted as fate traits—for example, his [Misfortune-to-Women Physique] was a gold-ranked fate trait.
But orange rewards were extremely rare…
Soon, the roulette started spinning—and it spun faster and faster until it reached maximum speed.
After a few moments, it gradually slowed down.
This was the most nerve-wracking part for any lottery draw!
Even though Lin Xingyun had a guaranteed orange reward from his first draw, he still focused intently, waiting for the result.
Eventually, the wheel slowed and stopped.
The pointer passed over many white, blue, and purple traits…
And finally landed on an extremely rare orange reward!
[Ding! Congratulations, Host has obtained orange fate trait—[Innate Dao Embryo]!]
[Innate Dao Embryo: A top-tier physique blessed by heaven and earth, born close to the Great Dao, possessing extraordinary comprehension and unparalleled cultivation speed. No bottlenecks in cultivation! Once mastered, it can channel the power of the Great Dao itself in battle, granting a natural advantage and standing undefeatable!]
“It hit! Innate Dao Embryo!”
Lin Xingyun maintained a calm smile on the surface, but inside he was overjoyed.
Although it was a guaranteed orange reward, luck still played a part—and he had gotten one of the best cultivation enhancement physiques, the [Innate Dao Embryo]!
For years, he had been mocked as trash and a cripple.
But now, with the [Innate Dao Embryo], he could finally rise from the ashes!
“Ying Qing, guard me. My physique may be transforming!”
After calming down, Lin Xingyun gave a quick instruction.
“Young Master, what did you say? Physique transformation? The Misfortune-to-Women Physique is transforming?!”
Ying Qing was utterly confused and quickly asked.
In the next instant, the system delivered the reward.
Suddenly, countless halos of Dao rhythm appeared around Lin Xingyun.
Mystical violet mist rose from the void and wrapped tightly around him, washing his bones, flesh, soul, and consciousness.
At that moment, above the imperial city,
Dong————!
The Immortal Bell rang on its own, producing a deep, resonant Dao sound!
It rang nine times in total.
Vast Dao rhythm descended from the heavens!
Anyone touched by the Dao rhythm inside the imperial city—
Mortals had their hearts enlightened and their lifespans greatly extended!
Even those fated to die young or already at death’s door were suddenly revitalized, gaining decades more life.
As for cultivators, their cultivation soared.
Many who had been stuck at bottlenecks for years instantly broke through!
Such a huge phenomenon naturally alarmed the imperial city’s sole King Realm ancestor—Xiao Fengxian, the Retired Emperor.
“This is… the sign of a special physique awakening?!”
“Dao Heaven’s melody… Immortal Bell ringing nine times… such a phenomenon…”
“Could it be… the legendary [Innate Dao Embryo]?!”
[Innate Dao Embryo]—rare across the world, yet its fame was unmatched in the Immortal Domain.
Every era’s bearer of this physique was among the most dazzling talents.
So, many people were aware of its legend.
Xiao Fengxian was stunned but quickly grew excited.
The [Innate Dao Embryo] had limitless potential. If recruited, such a person would become a pillar of the empire!
He immediately released his divine sense and scanned the entire city, locking onto the source of the phenomenon.
“Hmm? It’s coming from that girl Qianluo’s residence?”
“Could it be… she gave birth to an Innate Dao Embryo?!”
Xiao Fengxian had been in seclusion for many years.
At this moment, he assumed his granddaughter had given birth.
If so, wouldn’t the [Innate Dao Embryo] be a child of the Xiao Clan?
Overjoyed, he immediately flew toward the Seventh Princess’s residence.
But just as he reached the sky above her estate—
He was halted by an even stronger King Realm aura.
“Stop right there.”
Hovering in mid-air was a tall woman in a black dress, her voice cold and firm.
“May I ask who you are?” Xiao Fengxian stopped at once, speaking respectfully.
He could sense that although she looked young, her cultivation had already reached the peak of the King Realm.
He, at early King Realm, was no match for her.