Studying the Primordial True Scripture

"Here, take these. Don't disturb me—I'm going back to sleep for a while." Shi Jue's mood had improved, so he no longer held it against Shi Hao for waking him up. He tossed Shi Hao two fruits and went back to playing chess with Duke of Zhou.

Shi Hao swallowed hard and immediately left. They smelled fucking delicious.

After sleeping for another half day, Shi Jue stretched lazily, full of energy. He greeted the neighbors along the way before arriving beside Liu Shen and sitting directly beneath her tree.

"Liu Shen, which part of the Primordial True Scripture is the most valuable?" Shi Jue took out the Primordial True Scripture and humbly asked for her guidance.

"That depends on you. Although there are no Precious Techniques within it for you to learn, its contents are extremely valuable. Even Sect Masters of the Upper Realm would be tempted by it." Liu Shen's tone grew slightly solemn.

"Mm, I understand. I won't show it to outsiders." Shi Jue nodded. In the Cultivation World, one did not flaunt one's wealth.

Holding the Primordial True Scripture, Shi Jue began studying it in earnest. The densely packed symbols upon it were as profound as a heavenly book. They explained the origins of runes, expounded upon the mysteries of Primordial Treasure Bones, and recorded the strengths and weaknesses of many Primordial Fierce Beasts.

No wonder Shi Hao had warned him. Shi Jue found himself becoming engrossed without realizing it.

The Primordial True Scripture lived up to its name, beginning from the most fundamental origins. It recorded the mysteries of heaven and earth and could be said to encompass everything, containing countless secrets. Yet, just as Liu Shen had said, it contained no Precious Techniques.

It could serve as a reference, but he could not follow it blindly.

"This is a Peng Bird? No wonder it's such a powerful existence among flying creatures. Its speed is truly astonishing."

The Primordial True Scripture explained the mysteries of runes from their most primordial aspects. As Shi Jue studied it, he felt as if he were personally witnessing the scenes within. Just now, he had seen an enormous Peng Bird with dark purple feathers. Its wings seemed forged from Divine Gold, vivid and lifelike. As it soared skyward with a flap of its wings, it moved as swiftly as lightning. One could only see its appearance before it took off; afterward, one could merely judge its location from the clouds it had vanished through.

This was merely an image, and he could not learn any specific Precious Technique from it, but it still benefited him immensely.

This was only the Divine Guidance Chapter, yet it was already worthy of being called an unparalleled treasure. How shocking would the contents of the Transcendent Chapter and Ultimate Chapter be? They contained not only fierce beasts, but also experts like gods. Each illustration was truly filled with boundless mysteries.

Liu Shen had recovered fairly well by now. Shi Jue remembered that the Mountain Treasure seemed to be with the Sky Swallowing Sparrow. Later, the Sky Swallowing Sparrow would attack Heaven Mending Pavilion. Given its cautious and cunning nature, it would surely carry it on its person. He could bring Liu Shen along and seize the Mountain Treasure.

Not only did it contain a portion of the Transcendent Chapter of the Primordial True Scripture, it even held an unrivaled heavenly technique and the Ten Fierce Divine Techniques. It was absolutely worth making a move.

"It's already dark?"

When Shi Jue finally withdrew his attention, he was shocked to discover that the Great Yang had already set. He had not noticed how quickly the half day had passed.

The Primordial True Scripture seemed to possess a kind of bewitching power that made people unconsciously become entranced and immersed in it, to the point of overlooking the changes around them.

"Your willpower is quite good. You broke free so quickly." Liu Shen spoke in surprise.

Others had obtained the Primordial True Scripture before. They would often spend ten days, half a month, or even longer completely immersed in studying it. In the end, they could only break free and awaken after their bodies had been severely weakened.

"It's a very good Bone Book, but there's no need to obsess over it. A quick look is enough. Cultivation doesn't become impossible without the Primordial True Scripture." Shi Jue shrugged and rolled his stiff neck.

He had mainly examined symbols related to speed, as well as some diagrams for concealing one's aura, so naturally he had not reached the point of forgetting himself entirely.

"I made some slight improvements to the Movement Secret Technique. See what you think." Liu Shen extended a willow branch and touched Shi Jue's forehead, transmitting the Secret Art to him.

"Holy shit, Liu Shen, you're amazing! My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unceasing!" Shi Jue examined it, and astonishment immediately appeared on his face.

"This Movement Secret Technique was likely created by a Supreme Being. Even in our world, he would have been an extraordinarily gifted person." Liu Shen ignored Shi Jue's flattery and gave her assessment.

"And I've discovered that the Movement Secret Technique should have other related Secret Arts."

Shi Jue opened his mouth. As expected of Liu Shen, the Ancestor Spirit—merely by studying the Movement Secret Technique, she had uncovered such a secret. The Nine Secret Techniques could be combined into one, but throughout the entire Shrouding the Heavens era, very few had managed it.

Forget combining them into one; even those who had collected them all were pitifully few.

"You can use it at your current stage. In the field of speed, it can be considered fairly top-tier. Later, with your comprehension and talent, you can create even better Secret Arts." Liu Shen evaluated.

"Mm. Being fast alone is useless. If you're fast and no one can find you, then you're truly flawless."

Shi Jue's eyes lit up. He did not necessarily have to fight openly, and no rule said he could not strike from the shadows. One Slab Brick to the head, and the enemy would be beaten so senseless they would not know north from south.

If one hit was not enough, then he could hit them a few more times.

Liu Shen: "..."

She had realized that Shi Jue was going farther and farther down the path of self-preservation. Still, if he could truly achieve that, it would count as his ability.

Whoosh!

After obtaining the Movement Secret Technique, Shi Jue studied it for only a short while before grasping its basics. This showed just how high his comprehension truly was. Although he had not reached the domain of time, his speed had increased severalfold. To others, he appeared as nothing but an afterimage.

"For the current me, it truly is unfathomable. To master it completely and step into the domain of time will still require a very long time."

After testing it out, Shi Jue could not help sighing. The Movement Secret Technique was even more profound than the Suanni Treasure Technique he had learned before. But that made sense. The realm of a Great Emperor was roughly equivalent to the current realm of a Supreme Being. How could the supreme Secret Art created by such an existence possibly be ordinary?

The Kunpeng Treasure Technique also involved the domain of speed. Shi Jue was now extremely interested in it. If he could combine the two, perhaps a brand-new Secret Art surpassing the Movement Secret Technique would be born.

One month later...

"Hey, Shi Jue, are you going to the Void God Realm? Liu Shen agreed to let me enter." Shi Hao came over, his childish face filled with excitement. He had wanted to go play in the Void God Realm for a long time.

"Of course I'm going. I also want to challenge the Void God Realm." Shi Jue was interested as well. Although he had been in the Void God Realm before, there had been no one there, and he had not attempted to break any records.

"Are you two ready?" Liu Shen asked.

"Liu Shen, I have a question. Are only people from the Eight Lower Domains able to enter the Void God Realm?" Shi Jue interjected.

"Not necessarily. Many geniuses from the Upper Realm possess an air of superiority, so they do not enter often. They only enter once after a very long time," Liu Shen said calmly.