Newbie Gift Pack: Nine Revolutions Profound Technique and Chaos Bead

The euphoria of surviving the ordeal gradually subsided. Lin Xuan collapsed onto a thick layer of fallen leaves, feeling the steady beat of his heart. Sunlight filtered through the dense forest, casting dappled shadows on his young face.

"I survived... I really survived..." he muttered to himself, the corners of his mouth lifting uncontrollably. If not for the dirt and grass clinging to his body and the lingering ache in his backside, he would almost believe the terrifying scene just now was a nightmare.

[Tsk, host, please mind your image.] The system's voice, crackling with static, chimed in timely. [Getting carried away after a trivial strategic retreat? According to this system's scan, the danger level in your current area has only dropped from 'certain death' to 'high risk'.]

Lin Xuan was in a good mood and couldn't be bothered to argue with the sharp-tongued system. He sat up with a roll and began to carefully check his own condition.

The [State Refresh] from the system was indeed miraculous. The physical and mental exhaustion from the fear and fatigue during his confrontation with the Unicorn Viper had vanished. He felt full of energy and strength. More importantly, a method for using the Breath Concealment Technique had appeared in his mind, along with the [Minor Universe Shifting Talisman] in the system space, which served as his ultimate life-saving measure.

"System, check the main rewards from the novice gift package," Lin Xuan silently commanded. Although he had learned about them in his haste earlier, he now had the time to "examine" them carefully.

[Main rewards have been distributed to the host's sea of consciousness and system space. Please perceive them yourself.] The system's response was concise.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and focused his consciousness. The first thing he "looked" at was the cultivation technique called Nine Revolutions Profound Technique.

The moment his consciousness sank in, vast, smoke-like information surged forth! It wasn't simple text, but contained countless profound diagrams, Dao rhythms, and an artistic conception that pointed directly to the origin of power. The opening was the general outline: "The Profound Technique has nine revolutions, each revolution a new heaven. Refining Essence into Qi, Refining Qi into Spirit, Refining Spirit into Void, Refining Void into Dao... Breaking through laws with power, achieving sainthood with the physical body, simulating Pangu, and attaining Hunyuan..."

Every word felt heavy as a thousand pounds, exuding an ancient, vast aura. Lin Xuan merely tried to comprehend the most basic introductory method of the "first revolution" and felt his head spin, as if his entire soul were being drawn into the vortex of power. This cultivation technique was profoundly deep, far more complex than he had imagined. It wasn't just about absorbing spiritual energy to strengthen the body; it involved the deepest transformations and evolution of bloodlines, acupoints, and even cells.

"This... this is the cultivation technique of Great God Pangu?" Lin Xuan was immensely shocked. He even doubted if his mortal body could truly cultivate this heaven-defying profound technique. No wonder the system noted it as "a bit difficult to practice."

[Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, the foremost body-refining technique of the Primordial Era. It was a secret not to be passed down before the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's sermon in Zixiao Palace.] The system's voice held a trace of imperceptible recollection. [For the host to obtain this cultivation technique is already a heaven-defying opportunity. Whether you can cultivate it depends on your destiny. Friendly reminder: The cultivation process may be accompanied by 'some' pain.]

Lin Xuan automatically ignored the system's understated "some pain." He withdrew from comprehending the cultivation technique and turned his attention to the Chaos Bead (incomplete), which seemed to have a slight connection to his soul.

The bead was only the size of a thumb, completely a chaotic gray, its surface covered with fine cracks, as if it might shatter at any moment. It floated quietly in a corner of his sea of consciousness, inconspicuous. But when Lin Xuan's consciousness touched it, he could feel the existence of "space."

It was a gray, misty space of about ten cubic meters, empty within, where time seemed to have stopped. This was the Mustard Seed Space. At the same time, information about its "Concealment of Heavenly Secrets" function flowed into his mind: currently, it could only passively emit a faint aura, confusing the perception and calculations of beings below the Golden Immortal level. If actively activated, the effect would be stronger, but the consumption would be immense, and its effect on higher-level beings was unknown.

"With such functions in its incomplete state, what about a complete Chaos Bead..." Lin Xuan couldn't help but yearn for it. This was a Chaos Supreme Treasure comparable to the Heaven-Opening Axe and the Jade Plate of Creation!

[A complete Chaos Bead? Host, I suggest you set a small goal first, like surviving on Buzhou Mountain for a month.] The system mercilessly interrupted his reverie.

Lin Xuan gave a wry smile and withdrew his thoughts. The immediate priority was to test the actual effects of these two major rewards.

He first attempted to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique. Following the instructions of the introductory method, he assumed an extremely awkward yet Dao-rhythm-compliant posture, adjusted his breathing, and tried to draw in the violent Innate Spiritual Energy around him.

"Hiss—!"

The moment the spiritual energy entered his body, Lin Xuan gasped! It didn't feel like cultivation at all, but more like countless red-hot needles piercing every pore, then drilling into his muscles, blood vessels, and bones! The pain surged like a tide, ten times more intense than when he had unconsciously cultivated before! His body trembled uncontrollably, veins bulging on his forehead, and cold sweat instantly soaked his clothes.

This was not cultivation; it was torture!

But he gritted his teeth, enduring it with his strong will to survive. He could feel that amidst this inhuman pain, tiny but extremely pure wisps of energy were being absorbed by his physical body, slowly strengthening the most minute tissues. The progress was as slow as a snail, but the effect was real.

After persisting for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Lin Xuan finally couldn't hold on and collapsed, as if he had just been fished out of water. His muscles ached terribly, but a strange sense of fullness also followed. He clenched his fist, feeling that his strength had indeed increased a little.

"This cultivation technique... it's really not for humans to practice..." he panted, complaining.

[Nine Revolutions Profound Technique simulates Pangu opening the heavens, so it naturally requires enduring the suffering of creation.] The system said coldly. [If the host cannot even endure this much pain, you might as well find a good spot and end it yourself, to avoid suffering later.]

Lin Xuan: "..." He decided not to bother with this broken system.

After resting for a while, he began to test the Mustard Seed Space of the Chaos Bead. With a thought, the large leaf he had drunk water from disappeared from his hand and appeared in the gray space. With another thought, the leaf returned to his hand. Storing and retrieving was effortless, as easy as thinking – extremely convenient!

"Great! This will make storing food and water convenient and safe!" Lin Xuan was overjoyed. He immediately stored some edible-looking wild fruits he had gathered nearby, clean stream water, and the sharp stone he used as a weapon. Ten cubic meters of space was a luxurious warehouse for him at the moment.

Next, he tried the Breath Concealment Technique. As the incantation circulated, his aura quickly retracted, and his presence drastically reduced. He walked to a tree, and even startled a small beast on the tree. The creature glanced curiously in his direction and then ignored him.

"Amazing! It really is a divine skill tailor-made for 'Old Six,' no, for survival experts!" Lin Xuan was very satisfied with this. Combined with the passive concealment of the Chaos Bead, as long as he didn't deliberately seek death by approaching the big creatures, his safety would be greatly enhanced.

After doing all this, the sky was nearing dusk. Lin Xuan found a tree hollow, disguised the entrance with stones and branches, and decided to spend the night there. He ate a wild fruit, drank some water, and while maintaining the most basic breathing method of Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, he listened vigilantly to the sounds outside.

Outside the tree hollow, the night of the Primordial Era descended again, with terrifying roars echoing one after another. But this time, although Lin Xuan remained vigilant, his heart held less fear and more a sense of security.

The Chaos Bead provided storage and concealment, the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique offered a path to becoming stronger, and the system, though sharp-tongued, was reliable in crucial moments. The combination of these three finally gave him a sliver of capital to establish himself in this perilous Primordial world.

"Tomorrow..." Lin Xuan gazed at the dark night outside the cave, a glint flashing in his eyes, "I need to find a way to figure out my exact location here, and then continue to complete that [Climb Buzhou Mountain] mission."

Only by standing higher could he see farther, and perhaps, gain better rewards from check-ins?