Present Time – Xue Taiyang's Residence.
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Reon stared at the glowing panel before him, eyes filled with awe.
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[
Name:
Abyssal Void Devouring Constitution
Rank:
Unknown
(????...)
Stage:
Awakening Stage
First Ability:
Abyssal Energy Absorption
(Currently Unusable)
Second Ability:
Unknown (??)
Third Ability:
Unknown (??)
Fourth Ability:
??
Fifth...:
??
??
??
??
??
Abyssal Energy Absorption:
The user can absorb any form of energy from nature, converting it into their own power. This includes energy from Opponent's Attacks, Violent Energies, Elemental Forces, Poisons, and even the Ambient Energy surrounding them.
To fully unlock this ability, the user must create
First Void Eye or The Core Void Eye
within their Abdomen and channel all their cultivation into it.
The rate of absorption increases in proportion to the user's cultivation level and mastery over the constitution.]
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Reon's thoughts raced.
"Abyssal Void Devouring Constitution?
What an extravagant name!"
"And it's also an Unknown Rank?"
"WOOOW!"
His eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Let's see its abilities."
"Abyssal Energy Absorption... huh?"
"So this constitution was the reason I felt I could absorb
Mana
? Huh...?"
"And I can also absorb other types of energy
—Dark Mana, Divine Energy, Inner Ki, Mystic Energy,
even
Power?"
The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.
"This feels too dreamy to be real... I can absorb all types of energy—even from an Opponent's Attacks? And Poisons too?"
"Ahh! How fortunate!"
Then—
His expression stiffened as he continued reading.
"Ehh?! I have to create a
Void Eye
in my abdomen and channel all my cultivation into it just to activate the First Ability?!"
"How do I even do that?"
Sigh!
A deep sigh escaped his lips.
"Well, whatever. I'll think about it later."
Shifting his focus, he clenched his fist, feeling the immense power coursing through his body.
"For now, I've reached the
Peak-Stage Qi Refining Realm
and even managed to form
Four Core Meridians."
A Grin spread across his face.
"Four Core Meridians
in one go, even before stepping into the
Qi-Solidification Realm.
How lucky am I?"
His mind whirled with excitement.
"That means if I work hard enough, I might even achieve a
Solid Foundation... or
maybe even a
Perfect Foundation
like the protagonist?"
But Then—
His expression darkened slightly.
"In the past few days, I've had too many questions... but no one to answer them."
He sighed, rubbing his temples.
"Agh! Just thinking about all this makes my head hurt."
Shaking his head, he steeled his resolve.
"Whatever. No use worrying about unnecessary things right now."
"My focus should be on breaking through to the
Qi-Solidification Realm
as quickly as possible."
Just then—
KNOCK!
KNOCK!
A sharp rapping on the door interrupted his thoughts.
Stretching his arms, he let out a lazy yawn.
"
Who's here now?"
As he opened the door, two disciples stood before him, their robes distinct from those of Outer and Inner Disciples.
One of them spoke.
"Greetings, Disciple Xue Taiyang. We are from the
Security Pavilion
. We've been sent to escort you for an inquiry regarding a recent case. Please cooperate with us."
Reon raised an eyebrow.
"Security Pavilion? What do they want with me? I don't recall doing anything suspicious recently."
The disciple continued, his tone polite yet firm.
"You're not under suspicion. However, we have been ordered to check all disciples who visited Mystic Evergreen Forest within the past six months. It's a direct order from the Higher-Ups. Please comply."
Reon frowned slightly but nodded.
"Alright, let me change first."
"We'll wait outside," the man replied.
As Reon shut the door, his mind raced.
"They're definitely here to determine whether I'm the one responsible for that Dark Cloud phenomenon."
His heartbeat quickened.
"What should I do? If I refuse outright, they'll become suspicious."
His fingers tightened into fists.
"What if they identify my constitution and label me as some 'Genius of the Sect'—only to turn me into a Slave in disguise?"
A cold shiver ran down his spine.
"My freedom... No. I can't let that happen. No one will steal my
Freedom
."
Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down.
"Wait. Calm down, Reon. You've survived
Greater Threats
. You've come back from the
Brink of Death
. This is nothing compared to that."
His thoughts sharpened.
"If they're investigating all disciples who visited Mystic Evergreen Forest so meticulously, they must believe it was a
High-Ranking Awakening
of Great Significance."
His gaze turned calculating.
"That means they'll definitely use that
Legendary-Grade
Artifact
, typically employed during the
Sect Disciple Selection Ceremony
, to appraise
Constitutions, Physiques, Spiritual Bones, and Roots
."
He recalled something crucial.
"That artifact can only measure abilities up to the
Sacred-Grade level.
But my Constitution's Rank wasn't revealed by the system... meaning it's likely beyond
Heavenly-Grade
or something even more
Mysterious
."
His lips curled into a smirk.
"So as long as I stay calm, that artifact might not even detect my constitution."
Just then—
KNOCK!
KNOCK!
A voice called from outside.
"Are you done, Disciple Xue Taiyang?"
"Yes, yes. Just a moment."
Reon rolled his eyes.
"Tch! These bastards have no patience."
Cursing them inwardly, he took a deep breath, composed himself, and stepped outside.
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After a half-hour walk, they arrived at a Grand Building within the Outer Sect.
It was enormous, nearly as large as the
Weaponry Hall
, though still a step below the
Skyreach Mission Pavilion
.
As they approached, Reon noticed a large crowd gathered at the entrance—all
Outer Disciples
.
The air buzzed with murmurs.
"Why do you think they've gathered us here?" one disciple whispered.
"Not sure, but I think it's related to the phenomenon from half month ago," another replied.
A third chimed in.
"Yeah, I think so too. One of them has been confirmed, but the other remains a mystery. They're probably searching for that individual."
"You think they might be from the Outer Sect too?"
Someone scoffed.
"Well, one of them definitely is. But he was just a new disciple anyway. I don't believe any of the older disciples have such potential."
Another nodded in agreement.
"True. All the top Outer Disciples already possess Higher Grade physiques or constitutions. And let's not forget, Yang Mi—the top new disciple this year—possesses a
Sacred-Grade Constitution."
"Damn, this year's disciples are
Absolute Monsters
."
Another disciple pondered aloud.
"If it's someone new, then it could be Shou Bing, the second-ranked disciple this year. Or maybe Ling Hou, the fourth-ranked disciple."
A sharp-eyed disciple glanced around.
"But Ling Hou isn't here... meaning the only possibility is Young Master Shou Bing of the
Shou Family
from
Ninzhou County
in the
Great Zhenou Kingdom."
Reon stood among them, quietly observing.
He knew better.
Because the person they were searching for...
Was Him.