Entering the Scripture Pavilion, Movement Divine Ability!

After making his choice,

before Lu Chen could even react, a white jade pendant had appeared in his hand.

The jade pendant was milky white, with what seemed to be liquid flowing within it. It looked exceptionally ancient and simple, yet it faintly emitted an indescribable fluctuation.

"So this is the Amulet Spiritual Jade?"

Lu Chen examined the jade pendant curiously. Although he could not sense any powerful spiritual energy fluctuations from it, it somehow gave him an intense sense of security.

"My cultivation won't break through anytime soon. It's time to visit the Scripture Pavilion and find two divine abilities to cultivate."

Lu Chen tucked the jade pendant close against his chest. After tidying himself up, he rose and headed out of the cultivation room.

Da Luo Heaven, central region.

At the center of Da Luo Heaven, which resembled a small continent, stood a towering, majestic mountain peak. Like a sharp sword, it pierced straight into the clouds, an awe-inspiring sight.

This mountain was called Great Lo Peak, the most important place in all of Da Luo Heaven. Not only did the Three Emperors control the entire Da Luo Territory from here, but it was said that the elusive Territory Lord was also cultivating in seclusion within this mountain.

This was the core of all Da Luo Heaven, and even the entire Da Luo Territory.

Da Luo Heaven's Scripture Pavilion was also located atop Great Lo Peak.

The sound of rushing wind rang out in the sky as a streak of light swept in from afar before landing upon the majestic mountain.

As the light dispersed, Lu Chen landed directly at the mountainside, where an ancient Scripture Pavilion stood.

Lu Chen landed before the Scripture Pavilion and swept his gaze around. Then, his body reflexively tensed, for he sensed faint waves of danger that seemed to seep into his bones.

"Lu Chen, Commander of the Nine Nether Palace, has come according to the rules to claim divine abilities. I ask Lord Sleeping Emperor to open the door."

Lu Chen's expression turned solemn. He clasped his hands and bowed respectfully toward the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion.

The moment his words fell, Lu Chen's pupils suddenly contracted, and his gaze trembled. A gray-robed man had appeared at the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion at some unknown time. When he had arrived, he had clearly seen that there had not been a single person here!

Yet now, this gray-robed man seemed as though he had been sitting there all along. Such a silent method made Lu Chen feel instinctive reverence.

When Lu Chen looked up, he saw that the gray-robed man was unexpectedly young, seeming to be in his twenties. He looked drowsy, his lazy posture as though he were perpetually on the verge of falling asleep.

But Lu Chen did not dare underestimate him in the slightest, because this man was the Sleeping Emperor, known as the foremost of the Three Emperors!

In the original novel, he was at the peak of Ninth Grade Sovereign, only a single step away from the legendary Earthly Supreme.

Lu Chen displayed his token, then also took out Nine Nether's token and respectfully said, "Lord Sleeping Emperor, this is my Commander Token, as well as my Palace Lord's token. She instructed me to claim her share of divine abilities as well."

The drowsy man opened his eyes slightly to take a look, then lazily tilted his head again without replying.

However, the gates of the Scripture Pavilion behind him slowly opened. Astonishing fluctuations immediately swept out, yet those fluctuations did not even stir the Sleeping Emperor's robes as he stood before them.

Lu Chen was just about to enter.

Then he suddenly remembered something. He took out a Mustard Seed Bracelet containing three thousand Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, placed it before the Sleeping Emperor, and softly said, "Senior, this is my first time visiting the Scripture Pavilion, and I do not understand the rules. Please forgive any impropriety."

With that, Lu Chen walked straight into the Scripture Pavilion.

Outside the Scripture Pavilion, the Sleeping Emperor remained drowsy. The Mustard Seed Bracelet before him suddenly vanished without a trace.

Upon entering the Scripture Pavilion, dazzling colors immediately filled Lu Chen's vision. Every stone platform was covered in a halo of light, and within those halos floated Scrolls.

Those Scrolls emitted powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, clearly making them no ordinary items.

The dazzling collection made Lu Chen's eyes light up, and he could not help smacking his lips. This was the foundation of a top-tier force. Who knew how many divine abilities and divine arts were stored here? It was truly enviable.

"According to what Nine Nether said, the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion contains Spirit Grade Upper spiritual arts. The second floor contains low- and mid-grade God Grade arts. The third floor contains upper-grade God Grade arts and Lesser Divine Abilities. With a Commander-level token, one can choose one item from each of these three floors."

"The fourth floor contains Greater Divine Abilities, and the fifth contains Great Perfection Divine Abilities. As for the highest sixth floor, it records supernatural abilities that only Earthly Supremes can cultivate. There are not even many of them in the entire Da Luo Territory."

Lu Chen passed rows of radiant stone platforms and headed directly to the third floor.

Third floor of the Scripture Pavilion.

On this floor, there were noticeably fewer stone platforms, though there were still several hundred. Lu Chen examined them one by one, but after reading only several dozen Scrolls, he felt dizzy and overwhelmed.

After all, the Scrolls contained divine intent. Even merely reading the free portions at the beginning had consumed a considerable amount of Lu Chen's spiritual power. For a moment, even the divine soul within his Supreme Sea seemed sluggish and weak.

"I haven't found a movement divine ability. They're all offensive or defensive divine abilities. I haven't even found an upper-grade God Grade movement spiritual art. Are they really that rare?"

Lu Chen rubbed his brow, feeling troubled. He had not expected his luck to be so poor. He had looked through dozens of divine abilities without finding a single movement divine ability.

"To the left, third row, fourth line."

At that moment, a lazy voice suddenly rang in Lu Chen's mind.

Lu Chen's spirits instantly lifted. He looked around, but there was no one else inside the Scripture Pavilion. He immediately guessed the identity of the person who had offered the hint and quickly clasped his hands. "Thank you for your guidance, Lord Sleeping Emperor."

With that, he turned toward the stone platform on the left.

A mass of fiery red light flickered faintly atop the stone platform. Lu Chen flashed forward, instantly appearing before it. He reached out, endured the scorching heat radiating from it, and grabbed the fiery red light in one motion.

Feeling the burning heat against his palm, Lu Chen remained unmoved. His gaze pierced through the light as he carefully scanned the red Scroll, faintly making out several words upon it.

"Lesser Divine Ability, Dragon Flame Wings!"

Not long after, the scorching red light dispersed.

Lu Chen tossed the nearly weightless Scroll in his hand, yet his palm felt strangely heavy. Something that had been nearly impossible to obtain even in his dreams had now fallen into his hands so easily.

"No wonder the simulation from before last said I was very satisfied."

"So the Da Luo Territory really does possess a movement divine ability."

With that thought in mind, Lu Chen turned and walked up to the fourth floor.

He had chosen his Lesser Divine Ability. Next, it was time to select a Greater Divine Ability.

As for which one, he already had an idea.

Divine abilities were not simply better in greater numbers. Such supreme arts were often easy to learn but difficult to master. Generally speaking, cultivation time was measured in years, so suitability was what mattered most.

Clearly, the Greater Divine Ability from the previous simulation—the Great Lo Heavenly Flame Sword, which he had cultivated to major mastery in only three years—was undoubtedly extremely suitable for him.