Passing the first level of the Heaven-Piercing Bridge grants 100 points, passing the second level grants 200 points, and passing the third level grants 400 points, with the points increasing exponentially thereafter.
Passing the 21st level grants the title of Cosmic Emperor, which comes with over 100 million points!
It’s not just that Zhenyan cannot afford it; even those Cosmic Emperors would struggle to buy it, as ‘one trillion points’ is an incredibly massive number, enough to make even Cosmic Emperors tremble. Let alone Luo Feng, who could only look up in awe and shock.
“Haha, scared?” The Venerable Zhenyan laughed on the screen.
“Master, what do you mean by ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’? I can’t even afford it,” Luo Feng muttered. “Even if this book was written by the creator of the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele,’ I still can’t afford it.”
Reaching the 21st level of the Heaven-Piercing Bridge grants the title of Cosmic Emperor.
The great being who inscribed the Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele could allow someone to cultivate all the way to the 27th level. Thus, a book like ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ deserves such a high price. That being… must be one of the supreme and ruling powers within the human race of the cosmos!
“If the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele’ is unfathomably profound, capable of naturally guiding one to comprehend numerous techniques,” said Venerable Zhenyan, “then ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ itself records thousands upon thousands of secret techniques.”
“Thousands upon thousands of secret techniques?” Luo Feng’s eyes widened.
“Mm.”
Venerable Zhenyan nodded. “Yes, when the being who created the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele’ inscribed his cosmic path into nine images, those nine images naturally guide one toward enlightenment. At the same time, that great being, while creating the nine images, spent a long time contemplating and recorded all the secret techniques he had casually discovered during his enlightenment, each corresponding to one of the nine images, totaling 10,829 secret techniques.”
“10,829 secret techniques?” Luo Feng blinked in disbelief.
A truly great being, who created so many secret techniques based on just nine images.
“These secret techniques are very disorganized,” said Venerable Zhenyan. “That’s why it’s called ‘Random Thoughts’—because they’re just casually recorded snippets, perhaps just some illustrations, or some profound subtleties of techniques. In short, it’s very chaotic. Later generations reading ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ often can’t even find all 10,829 secret techniques.”
“If they can’t be found in full, how do we know there are exactly 10,829 secret techniques?” Luo Feng asked, puzzled.
“The creator himself wrote it on the first page,” Venerable Zhenyan chuckled. “Although they can’t be fully found, over ten thousand secret techniques have been discovered. The ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ set is divided into nine volumes!”
“Nine volumes?” Luo Feng’s heart stirred; the Chaotic Stele also had nine images.
“This ‘Random Thoughts’ was originally written based on the nine images. The first image corresponds to the first volume, the second image to the second volume… up to the ninth image corresponding to the ninth volume,” Venerable Zhenyan explained with a smile.
Hearing his master’s explanation, Luo Feng felt a stirring in his heart. He pointed his finger to form another screen beside him and quickly accessed the ‘Treasure Vault’ under the ‘Secret Techniques’ category, soon finding the ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space,’ which was priced exorbitantly. The author’s name was kept confidential, but Luo Feng clicked it open to take a closer look.
Volume One of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 1,000 points
Volumes One and Two of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 10,000 points
Volumes One to Three of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 100,000 points
…
Volumes One to Seven of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 1 billion points
Volumes One to Eight of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 10 billion points
The complete set of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ – 1 trillion points
Moreover, ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ came with no discounts!
“It really is exactly as I thought,” Luo Feng laughed heartily. “Such an expensive book is indeed sold separately.”
“Oh, it’s exactly as you thought?” Venerable Zhenyan on the screen chuckled.
Luo Feng smiled.
Back when he was still a regular warrior on Earth, he had bought ‘Ninefold Thunder Blade,’ which was also sold separately!
“But still, the price is steep,” Luo Feng frowned.
“The price is indeed steep,” Venerable Zhenyan nodded. “Once you decide to purchase ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space,’ then in the future, you’ll have to work hard to earn points to keep buying more.”
The first seven volumes correspond to the first seven images of the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele,’ and comprehending them makes one a Cosmic Emperor. However, passing the 21st level of the Heaven-Piercing Bridge only grants a reward of just over 100 million points, while buying the first seven volumes alone costs 1 billion points. Typically, those who buy the first seven volumes are not yet Cosmic Emperors.
“Luofeng, this is definitely an extremely expensive book. The ‘Drifting Blood’ you bought was only 800 points, corresponding to the first three images. Yet, the first three volumes of this book cost 100,000 points. The later volumes are even more outrageous. However, it is indeed the best complementary secret technique for cultivating the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele,’ containing a large number of secret techniques. Studying these secret techniques can be as effective as directly studying one tenth of the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele.'” Venerable Zhenyan on the screen looked at Luo Feng with a smile. “Luofeng, my obedient disciple, whether to buy it or not is entirely up to you.”
“Buy it, of course,” Luo Feng replied without hesitation.
“Oh?” Venerable Zhenyan raised his golden eyebrows.
“After all, I have the points now,” Luo Feng smiled. “If I can buy it now, I’ll do so. As for whether I can afford it in the future, that’s a problem for the future!”
Luo Feng’s eyes sparkled with excitement: “Master, you said its effectiveness is comparable to one tenth of directly studying the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele.’ No matter how many points it costs, I must buy it. Points are just abstract things; the true foundation for becoming a powerful cultivator lies in the comprehension of the laws.”
With that, Luo Feng clicked to purchase the first two volumes without hesitation.
“Transaction successful!”
“10,000 points deducted, remaining balance: 20,360 points.”
“Please wait; someone will deliver the secret techniques shortly.”
A series of prompts appeared on the screen.
“Master, I’ve already made the purchase,” Luo Feng said to Venerable Zhenyan on the other screen.
“Mm.”
Venerable Zhenyan smiled. “With this ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space,’ your speed in studying the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele’ will greatly increase. If you have any questions… hold off for three months. If you still can’t figure them out after three months, come ask me.”
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded.
“One more thing,” Venerable Zhenyan on the screen said with a smile. “There’s no need to waste time staying in Yuxiang Mountain all the time. Studying the fundamental laws is indeed important. However, you can also take training missions and go out to fight and explore. By honing yourself in real-world adventures while also researching the fundamental laws, you can do both simultaneously, and your efficiency will be much higher.”
Luo Feng thought for a moment and nodded: “I understand, Master.”
…
In the ancient mansion within Chaos City, Venerable Zhenyan smiled and nodded: “That kid Luo Feng is indeed decisive.”
…
Meanwhile, Luo Feng soon received the two volumes delivered to him, stored within a silver briefcase.
In his study.
Luo Feng opened the briefcase and couldn’t help but be surprised: “Two volumes?”
The first and second volumes of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’—previously, the ‘Drifting Blood’ he had purchased, which consisted of 110 volumes, nearly filled the entire briefcase. However, these two volumes of ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ alone occupied most of the case.
These two books were, in fact, metallic books, with pages made of golden metal!
The first volume was about 50 centimeters long, 40 centimeters wide, and 40 centimeters high.
The second volume was about 50 centimeters long, 40 centimeters wide, and 30 centimeters high.
“Wow, these aren’t just two books; they’re bigger than a laptop case and almost as big as a large backpack,” Luo Feng muttered in disbelief. No wonder two books alone took up most of the large briefcase. He looked down at the cover and saw four simple words written in universal cosmic language—’Random Thoughts on Time and Space.’
The simple text seemed to contain the entire cosmos.
“Hmm?” As Luo Feng looked closer, he faintly felt his consciousness being drawn in by the words, momentarily seeing scenes like stellar explosions and the evolution of stars.
After a while, Luo Feng snapped back to reality.
“Incredible,” Luo Feng’s eyes widened. “This is just a digital copy transmitted by the virtual universe system, not the original, yet it can still affect my consciousness. How terrifying must the being who wrote ‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ be?”
Luo Feng quickly opened the metallic pages.
The first volume, 40 centimeters thick, contained thousands of pages. Though metallic, the pages were extremely thin and flexible.
“‘Random Thoughts on Time and Space’ consists of nine volumes, casually written, containing a total of 10,829 secret techniques. If one can find all 10,829 secret techniques from these nine volumes, one will surely become at least a Cosmic Emperor. Haha…” The first page contained simple words, yet strangely, Luo Feng seemed to hear a bold and unrestrained voice in his ears.
“An illusion?” Luo Feng was puzzled and turned to the second page.
On the second metallic page were some simple strokes, but to Luo Feng, these strokes directly transformed into a simple yet sharp sword technique.
“Awesome.”
“Powerful.”
Luo Feng couldn’t help but praise. “The ‘Raindrop Image’ contains just nine subtleties, yet it created such a simple yet sharp sword technique.” Luo Feng, who had long since mastered the first image, the ‘Raindrop Image,’ quickly sensed the intent conveyed by the strokes and saw through the sword technique.
Moreover, having mastered the ‘Raindrop Image,’ he instantly learned this sword technique.
Luo Feng turned to the third metallic page.
Upon this page lay naught but a solitary drifting leaf, its delicate veins etched with but a few strokes. Yet to Luo Feng’s eyes, it transformed into nine psychic blades coalescing as one, descending from the heavens like a celestial guillotine to ensnare and strike down his foe.
“Excellent, so clean and fierce is this attack technique.”
“It directly affects space through the nine swords, suppressing the opponent, then seizing the moment when the opponent is at a disadvantage to strike the killing blow.” Luo Feng was completely stunned. “It’s far superior to my own ‘Nine-Line Cycle.’ I can only slightly surpass this technique by using the Totem Golden Pillar and Derivation Divine Weapon.”
The ‘Nine-Line Cycle’ he had discovered paled in comparison to the secret techniques casually recorded by that great being.
“Amazing.”
Luo Feng turned to the fourth page, his eyes shining with excitement.
With every turn of the metallic pages, a fresh combat art unfolded—each harnessing the delicate essence of the “Raindrop Image.” This seemingly simple “Raindrop Image” served as the foundational core from which that supreme existence crafted one exquisite secret technique after another—be it for close-quarters combat, long-range manipulation, illusory arts, or psychic assaults…
One secret technique after another, effortlessly created.
Since Luo Feng had already mastered the ‘Raindrop Image,’ he could now comprehend these secret techniques almost instantly.
“Unbelievable.”
“Brilliant.”
“Absolutely incredible.”
Luo Feng eagerly turned page after page. He had never imagined that so many secret techniques could be executed in such ways, so creative and unfathomable, as if he couldn’t even grasp how that being had thought of them. And all these secret techniques were based on the ‘Raindrop Image.’
Secret techniques are methods of applying fundamental laws!
That great being casually wrote thousands of ways to apply the ‘Raindrop Image.’
…
Three days later.
“Worth it! Worth it! Worth it!” When Luo Feng turned the last page of the first volume, he couldn’t help but shout in excitement.
After finishing the first volume,
Luo Feng had mastered all 3,219 secret techniques recorded in it.
“For just 1,000 points, even if it cost me over 30,000 points, it would still be worth it!” Luo Feng closed the first metallic book, his heart filled with excitement. In his mind, one secret technique after another emerged. Indeed, that great being had opened a whole new window for Luo Feng. Not only did it provide him with many new ideas for studying the ‘Nine Heavens Chaotic Stele,’ but it also gave him a completely new understanding of how to fight.
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