Spatial Knowledge +5

Zhou Zhe had originally planned to hand the Myriad Realms Communication Group Login Device directly to Chang Hanshan.

He hadn't expected her expression to be so animated, her face shifting through so many emotions that Zhou Zhe himself started to feel nervous.

"What intelligence?" Zhou Zhe's expression turned serious.

After all, he was a great fortune-teller reborn from ten years in the future. Although his memory was a bit spotty, he still had to show some respect.

Chang Hanshan spoke urgently, her demeanor flustered: "Your Highness Zhe, I just suddenly remembered! You have a relative you care about very much, named Zhou Yulin!"

"He's going to be captured by the Sigmaians during this time!"

"That person's name was Hamilton, or was it Hansenelton? I remember he's the father of Roxstar, the Super Horned Demon, and a Silver-tier Cosmic Gladiator!"

"Due to the rules set by the 'Dao,' he can't directly attack you right now, but..."

"He will retaliate against you by torturing and brutally killing the person you cherish most!"

"Act quickly!"

"Otherwise, you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"

Zhou Zhe's eyes twitched slightly as he looked at this comical figure.

Was she here to make a joke?

However...

Might as well play along.

Zhou Zhe pondered for a moment, furrowed his brow, and said with a heavy tone, "Actually, I don't know anyone named Zhou Yulin."

"Perhaps the timeline is different, and that guy grabbed the wrong person!"

"For me, no matter what connection that person had with me in other timelines, at least in this timeline..."

"There is no such person among those I cherish."

Chang Hanshan: "..."

He's talking, why is he staring at Zhang Miaoran?

Can we just have a normal conversation?

"It's better to be prepared!"

The Muggle best friend continued, "Look, you killed Roxstar, the protagonist of the Sigma Civilization. Who knows how many big shots would pay a hefty price to break through dimensional barriers and come here to eliminate you."

"Even if they can't attack you directly, they'll target the people around you."

"Like Ranan, like Xiu'er, like Xiao Ji, like me."

Zhou Zhe looked at her with narrowed eyes.

The last one wasn't necessary, really.

"Even though he didn't grab the right person this time..."

Chang Hanshan said earnestly, "We must plan ahead and guard against future trouble!"

Zhou Zhe nodded slightly and patted the thick book in his hand, "What you said is indeed correct."

"Don't worry."

"I've completely mastered this 'Elementary Planar Cryptography.' In a few days, I'll be able to comprehend spatial teleportation abilities."

"Then, your safety factor will increase significantly."

Actually, the "spatial teleportation ability" he mentioned would come from the synergistic effect of [Absolute Comprehension] and the temporary exchange ability [Plane Traveler], complementing 'Elementary Planar Cryptography.'

However, the process was a bit complicated and difficult to explain, so saying it this way would be easier for people to understand.

As soon as he finished speaking, the mysterious notebook turned into a stream of light and appeared before his eyes, automatically flipping to a new page.

[You have learned a new skill.]

['Elementary Planar Cryptography' — Decrypt planar codes, anchor cosmic coordinates, discover treasures in new worlds! (Spatial Knowledge +5).]

The strange attributes had increased again.

As of now, Zhou Zhe's various additional attributes were as follows:

[Legendary Status: 1]

[Majesty: 3]

[Deterrence Against Non-Corporeal Life: 1]

[Spatial Knowledge: 5]

The feeling of effort yielding results was always so wonderful.

Whether it was studying or cultivating, being able to confirm that one was constantly growing was truly exhilarating!

With a thought, the mysterious notebook merged into his brow, disappearing from sight.

He shook his head and pointed to the silver-white octagonal disc on the table, "I almost got confused."

"Miaoran, Chang Hanshan, come here and place your hands on it."

The two did as instructed.

"Repeat after me."

"Apply to join the group."

"Apply to join the group!"

Zhang Miaoran turned her head, looking at Zhou Zhe with a dazed, cute expression.

"As expected, it's still no good..."

Zhou Zhe sighed, then quickly cheered up.

The Myriad Heavens, the endless planes, opportunities and resources were nearly infinite. Moreover, Zhang Miaoran wasn't a Cosmic Gladiator, so there was no rush to cultivate her.

Chang Hanshan seemed lost in thought, her reaction a beat late. She finally said, "Apply to join the group."

In an instant, light and shadow appeared.

A silver-white octagonal plate transformed into a ring and was placed on her left little finger.

"Wow!"

Chang Hanshan's eyes widened, and she patted her forehead. "There are so many people talking in my head!"

"I think I've joined a place called the 'Myriad Realms Communication Group'."

"The seniors in the group said only those with great destiny can join."

"Oh, oh! And!"

"I can upload cultivation techniques, heavenly treasures, spiritual beasts, magical artifacts, inheritances, and bloodlines to exchange for group points."

"You can also get 1 group point by checking in every day."

"Group points can be used for many things, almost anything!"

"Ah! I want to leave the Cosmic Arena. How many group points does it take to remove my identity as a Cosmic Gladiator?"

"You can't?"

"If you can't, how dare you brag?!"

"Alright! The word 'almost' you used, Group Leader, is truly masterful..."

"Are you being sarcastic?"

"No! I'm just speaking normally!"

"If I've offended you, please don't take it to heart."

"But I have to say this..."

"To be frank, those with a glass heart, even if they have great destiny, won't get far."

"My glass heart turned into gallstones long ago."

After her Muggle best friend muttered to herself for a while, she temporarily closed the Myriad Realms Communication Group with a strange expression.

"Your Highness Zhe, I tried to upload the 'Wind Riding Blade Technique' and the 'Wind Element Body Tempering Technique', but it failed. It said that the group's resource library already had similar items with over 99% similarity."

"Why don't I see you in the group? Were you kicked out?"

Zhou Zhe's eyelids twitched, his fists itching. "You're overthinking it. Neither Miaoran nor I are 'those with great destiny'; we're just ordinary people and don't meet the entry requirements for the Myriad Realms Group."

"The 'Wind Riding Blade Technique' and the 'Wind Element Body Tempering Technique' were probably uploaded by your grand-master."

"This login device in your hand is his legacy."

Chang Hanshan pondered for a moment. "Grand-master? Oh, oh! The first generation of the Swift Wind Pavilion, Lin Ye!"

"Hey!"

Zhou Zhe hadn't intended to ask this, but he couldn't help himself now. "You've been reborn from ten years in the future. Don't tell me you haven't memorized a single extraordinary cultivation technique?"

Chang Hanshan looked a little embarrassed. "In my previous life... I just directly exchanged and strengthened using Gladiator Points..."

"I see."

Zhou Zhe's eye twitched. "In terms of being a couch potato, I declare you the strongest!"

"What about the 'Flame Body Tempering Technique'? Don't tell me you didn't memorize it."

"Yes! Of course, I memorized it! I'll upload it now!"

A moment later, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Chang Hanshan's face. "Upload successful!"

"I have 713 group points now! Wow! I can exchange for so many things!"

Zhou Zhe said with narrowed eyes, "Exchange for the lowest-level extraordinary cultivation technique, as long as it's not wind or fire attribute. I'll improve it. All the other points will be exchanged for cultivation resources suitable for beginners."

"You and Miaoran can split these resources, alright?"

"Of course, no problem! But... wow! It's so expensive! It costs 400 group points! Your Highness Zhe, don't you need anything?"

"An extraordinary cultivation technique would help me more than any heavenly treasure, it just needs time to digest."

Ten breaths later.

Chang Hanshan's silver-white ring on her left pinky finger emitted a gentle glow.

As the light faded, a small, light-blue booklet and twenty small medicine bottles appeared on the ground.

"You can cultivate on your own for now. I need to prepare for the promotion matches these next few days. Once I have some free time, I'll help you improve your techniques."

After instructing Chang Hanshan, Zhou Zhe looked at Zhang Miaoran. "You've been overexerting yourself lately."

"A balance of work and rest is the proper way!"

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just keep improving."

"Dugu Xiu, Jinuo, and Chang Hanshan are the 'Variables' that the 'Dao' mentioned. You can think of them as Children of Destiny, protagonists of civilizations, or people with great fortune."

"So, there's no need to compare yourself to them."

Zhang Miaoran nodded obediently, a stray strand of hair on her small head drooping slightly. Her mind raced with thoughts.

Actually...

She had never thought about comparing herself to others.

She just wanted to become strong enough to help Zhou Zhe.

That was all.

Time flies like an arrow, days and months like a shuttle.

Leisurely days passed like a white colt glimpsed through a crack in a fence, vanishing in an instant.

An irresistible, mighty force descended from the sky, seizing Zhou Zhe...

Noon Cafeteria~~