A few days after handling the attempted betrayal, Lin Yuan returned to the hidden valley to continue his cultivation. The system buzzed softly in his mind. [Unusual Artifact Detected – Investigation Recommended] Curiosity piqued, he began scanning the area.
Behind a thick cluster of rocks, partially covered by vines and moss, Lin Yuan discovered a small, dust-covered alcove. Inside rested an ancient scroll, its edges frayed and symbols faintly glowing with a faint golden hue. He carefully unrolled it, feeling a surge of spiritual energy flow through his hands.
[Item Detected: Ancient Sect Scroll – Contains advanced Body Tempering and combat techniques]
[Rarity: High – Suitable for accelerating cultivation]
Lin Yuan examined the inscriptions. The scroll described methods for refining the body at unprecedented speed, combining precise movements with energy circulation to break through the limitations of conventional cultivation layers. It even contained guidance for synchronizing spirit energy with martial strikes—a technique few had mastered in centuries.
He placed the scroll on the ground and began practicing immediately. The system guided his movements, highlighting small corrections to posture, energy flow, and timing. Within minutes, he felt his body responding in ways it had not before. Muscles stretched, energy flowed seamlessly, and reflexes sharpened.
[Body Tempering Progress: 9th Layer – Peak → Transcendental Acceleration Active]
[System Bonus: Martial Insight +10%]
Hours passed as Lin Yuan immersed himself in the scroll's teachings. Each strike, block, and movement became more fluid, more powerful. By the time he paused, the hidden valley had transformed into a personal training arena, with Lin Yuan moving with speed and precision that even seasoned outer disciples could not rival.
The system chimed softly. [Quest Update: Ancient Sect Scroll Mastery Initiated – Expected Reward: Skill Enhancement and Minor Fate Fragment]
Lin Yuan's mind raced with possibilities. With the scroll, his progress in the Outer Sect Trial and upcoming Inner Sect Trial could accelerate beyond normal limits. Secrets like these were rare, and he now held one of the sect's forgotten treasures in his hands.
He rolled the scroll back carefully, tucking it into his robes. The hidden valley had given him refuge, but now it had gifted him an advantage that few could match. Lin Yuan's smile was faint but confident. The path ahead, including the inner sect trial, would be challenging—but with artifacts, system guidance, and relentless training, he would continue ascending without mercy or hesitation.
[Quest Update: Ancient Sect Scroll Acquired – Training Efficiency Increased]