Chapter 22 Giddy
"Oh? Two notifications?" Riley thought, his curiosity piqued.
Without hesitation, he wanted to check them, hoping they might offer a solution to Elder Michael’s current predicament. But first…
"These might be of use to you, Elder Michael," Riley said, handing over a handful of healing pills.
Elder Michael offered a tense thanks, and Riley stood silently, keeping watch over the scene.
The disciples now regarded him with profound respect, their gazes filled with admiration.
With a silent command to his system, he summoned his rewards.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, host! You have successfully drawn first blood. Please select one of the three available rewards."
1. Nine Heavens Venom Codex - a supreme poison technique feared across realms and revered as the pinnacle of toxic arts. Legend states that the technique was created by a divine poison immortal who sought vengeance against the heavens themselves, crafting this masterpiece to defy gods and demons alike.
2. Sovereign Marionette – A forbidden and exalted technique that grants the practitioner unparalleled dominion over the dead. With this art, the user can control any corpse, reviving it with the full strength, skills, and memories of its former life. This ability allows the user to manipulate the dead as though they were living, with no loss of power or control.
3. Void Sanctuary – A personal, hidden dimension accessible solely by the user. This pocket space exists beyond the boundaries of the physical and spiritual realms, rendering it utterly undetectable to any being. Not even true immortals, with their vast powers and knowledge, can breach or perceive its existence. The Void Sanctuary serves as the ultimate refuge, ensuring the user’s safety and privacy under any circumstances.
"Hmmm… easy choice. I don’t need to hide in a world where I’m already the top dog. I also don’t lack attacking power, so the most useful option is… I pick Sovereign Marionette, system." Riley made his decision in silence.
"Affirmative, host!" The system responded, and in an instant, Riley absorbed all the knowledge about the technique.
It was a perfect choice, especially since if Elder Michael died, Riley could easily resurrect him without anyone ever knowing.
"Next reward, please," Riley thought, eager for more.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, host! You have successfully seen a fatal injury in battle. Please select one of the three available rewards."
1. Undying Corpse Scripture - a forbidden cultivation manual that grants its practitioner the power of undeath, fusing their soul with necrotic energy to transcend mortality. By cultivating this technique, the user sacrifices their natural life force, transforming their body into an indestructible vessel immune to aging, disease, and most physical harm. This state of existence grants immense physical strength, regeneration, and mastery over death energy.
2. Legion of the Dead Banner - a dark and powerful necromantic technique that allows its user to summon and control the corpses of the dead, forming an army of undead warriors bound to their will. By refining the remains of countless fallen beings, the user can wield an army of up to one million corpses, each do as an extension of their power and will.
3. Sacred Lustful Restoration - A mysterious divine technique that channels the divine energy of intimacy to heal, rejuvenate, and even revive the dead. However, the technique’s effectiveness and method can vary depending on the genders involved.
"Hmmmm… that’s strange. I only got a vague description of a technique. Can you tell me more about it, system?" Riley asked, feeling a bit confused.
"Negative, host," the system replied.
"I see. Then give me the Sacred Lustful Restoration." Riley decided to take a gamble.
He needed a healing technique—something that would be invaluable, especially when his friends and comrades were injured.
"Affirmative, host!" the system responded. In an instant, Riley absorbed all the knowledge about the Sacred Lustful Restoration technique.
Not only did he understand the method, but he also gained a comprehensive understanding of the human body and how to heal it.
However, the techniques involved were far from conventional.
"No matter. A strange healing method is better than none at all," Riley mused, nodding to himself.
He then summoned his character status in silence.
Ding!
***
Host: Riley Mason
Cultivation Base: 10th Stage Void Tribulation Realm
Rewards Acquired: Soul Dominion (17 uses left), Primordial Chaos Physique, Heavenly Judgment Palm, Eternal Fortress of the Divine Realm, Sovereign Marionette, Sacred Lustful Restoration
Minions: Gideon Hunter
***
"Epic. I’m so strong and complete now that I feel like I could crush anyone who stands in my way!" Riley thought, utterly amazed.
The sheer volume of divine-tier techniques and knowledge now filling his mind was overwhelming.
The power he had accumulated felt like something straight out of legend—this wasn’t just strength; this was divine.
All of his rewards were on a level that surpassed even the greatest experts in the world, each one more formidable than the last.
It was as though he had ascended to a realm few could even dream of.
His mind buzzed with excitement, each technique offering him unparalleled advantages.
He could feel the energy coursing through him, a power so immense he almost didn’t know what to do with it.
"Now healing Elder Michael’s injury will be a breeze," Riley thought, already visualizing the process in his mind.
With his newfound abilities, the task should be nothing more than a simple procedure.
He turned around to see the elder still seated in a lotus position on the ground, his face tense with the pain of his injuries.
His body was still, save for the occasional shallow breath, and it was clear his wounds were severe.
The slightest misstep, any sudden movement, and the elder could easily slip into a fatal state.
Riley could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on him. He had the power to heal him right now.
It wasn’t just the ability to mend flesh and bone—he could even bring the elder back from the dead if necessary.
His current strength made such a feat seem trivial. But there was a problem.
The technique he had acquired, the one he planned to use, was far from ordinary.
"Here goes nothing," Riley muttered under his breath, taking a deep breath as he approached Elder Michael.
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