A Gift of Divine Abilities (Happy January 2nd)

"What's up?"

The Yellow Big Bear looked at Ji An Andao.

"A treasure left behind by the Immortal Juhua," Ji An said. "And why didn't we see Senior Black Ox this time?"

He knew that if he didn't speak up, this creature would truly forget, after all, the treasures left behind by the Immortal Juhua were far too few for it.

"Haha, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it." The Yellow Big Bear laughed heartily.

It waved its hand.

Wow!

Suddenly, a mountain of treasures appeared in the main hall, hundreds of feet high, which made Ji Ning, who had been waiting for a long time, light up.

Ji An's eyes lit up as well. Although he had been mentally prepared, the sheer number of treasures still caught his eye.

With these treasures, it seems he has enough Essence Liquid to cultivate to the peak of the Earth Immortal realm!

"Having lived for millions of years, he must have accumulated quite a lot of treasures." The Yellow-Haired Giant Bear shook his head. "The Immortal Juhua left behind three Immortal Rank magic treasures, and each of them is of superior quality among Immortal Rank magic treasures."

This wealth is comparable to that of many Heavenly Immortal.

However, this is understandable, considering he was a successor to the Water Manor.

This is considered one of the most precious legacies in the Three Realms.

"However, now there's only one left," said the Yellow-Haired Giant Bear. "The spirit of the magic weapon, you've all seen it, it's that Black Old Ox."

Ji Ning, whose eyes had been shining upon hearing that there were three Immortal Rank treasures, couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment when he heard that only one remained:

Only one left? What about the rest?

It was only because Ji An knew the inside story that he wasn't in a hurry; otherwise, he would have been anxious about losing two Immortal Rank Ji An treasures.

Keep in mind that he only has one treasure at the moment, which is comparable in value to Immortal Rank magic weapon, and it's a high-grade magic weapon from the outside world.

"Don't worry, look at your brother, he's not in a hurry," said the Yellow Big Bear. "The three Immortal Rank magic treasures left behind by the Immortal Juhua are the 'Thousand Ox Sword,' the 'Suhé Painting,' and the 'Nine Realms Seal.'"

"The Suhé Painting is a high- Immortal Rank treasure obtained by Immortal Juhua when she conquered the seventh level of the War God Hall. This treasure contains an ancient river called the 'Suhé River,' which existed long before the birth of the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Once an enemy is drawn into the scroll, they step into the master's domain. The enemy's strength will be greatly weakened, while the one who controls the scroll can draw upon the immense power of the entire Suhé River for their own use. This magic treasure played an indispensable role in Immortal Juhua's great reputation back then."

This Suhé Painting is a magical artifact version of a self-contained Heaven and Earth, and it's far more powerful than the self-contained Heaven and Earth of Minor Dao!

Ji Ning was shocked to hear this.

He had never imagined that a magical artifact could contain an entire river and be used against enemies? For Ji Ning, a Violet Palace Cultivator who had just entered the world of cultivation, that was truly unimaginable!

The Yellow Big Bear continued, "The Nine Realms Seal was forged by the Immortal Juhua after traversing the nine great worlds, searching for rare and precious materials, and extracting the essence of countless treasures. This seal is Immortal Rank magic weapon, following the path of pure Break Law with Force. Its sole purpose is to smash the opponent with immense force. Countless rare materials were used to forge this seal; it is a powerful magic weapon built entirely from a vast amount of treasures. In his later years, Immortal Juhua particularly enjoyed carrying this seal to smash those opponents he disliked."

"The Thousand Ox Sword originated from an epic duel between the Immortal Juhua and the Immortal Thousand Swords. The two were evenly matched, and after a fierce battle, the Immortal Juhua slew the Immortal Thousand Swords, seizing his hundreds of precious flying swords, each with its own unique function. He then used his own accumulated treasures to exchange for rare materials, ultimately forging this natal flying sword. The Immortal Juhua was already a master of swordsmanship, and for a sword immortal, a flying sword is the foundation of their existence. This Thousand Ox Sword was his reliance for dominating the world."

"I discovered that these three magical treasures are all too rubbish, and because I can't carelessly touch the treasures left behind by their master, I spent 360 million years fusing the other two magical treasures left by the Immortal Juhua into the Thousand Ox Sword," the Yellow Big Bear said proudly, shaking its head. "This is the real treasure!"

Normally, Ji An was not surprised by the two of them because he was mentally prepared, but Ji Ning was different.

Furthermore, Ji An suspected that it was because this Yellow-Haired Giant Bear had been too lonely throughout the endless years that it had mastered the Thousand Ox Sword, a skill that allowed it to wield it at will.

Immortal Rank magic weapon accompanied it.

360 million years? That's longer than the Earth's previous existence!

"The Thousand Ox Sword was originally a sword, and its edge was naturally unparalleled in sharpness. After incorporating the essence of the Nine Realms Seal, the sword's power has greatly increased, making it a top- Immortal Rank immortal magic weapon."

"By incorporating the 'Suhé Sword Diagram' into the blade, the Thousand Ox Sword undergoes a complete transformation. The moment the sword is drawn, the ancient Suhé River appears within a radius of ten thousand miles, and the wielder's strength is amplified by the Suhé River's power! Previously, the Suhé Painting required enemies to be included within it to unleash its power; now, the Thousand Ox Sword requires no such measure. With a flash of sword light, the ten-thousand-mile-long Suhé River spreads across the Heaven and Earth."

The Yellow-Haired Giant Bear said smugly, "Looking across the Three Realms, which of those powerful figures' Pure Yang Immortal Swords doesn't have a sword diagram? A sword without a sword diagram can hardly be called an immortal sword! Even Ji An's Heaven Rank magic treasure, the Heavenly Cycle Stars Sword Formation, has its own exclusive sword diagram!"

Ji Ning was stunned as he listened. Just from the description, he could almost picture the Thousand Ox Sword in action.

"Old Ox!" the Yellow Big Bear shouted at the magic treasure mountain.

"They've arrived."

Suddenly, the voice of Black Old Ox rang out from Baoshan. Before the words were finished, a black flying sword shot out from the sky.

As soon as the flying sword appeared, the sound of rushing water arose, as if an ancient river was surging within the sword's shadow, and a hazy phantom of a long river immediately appeared around it.

The appearance of that black flying sword made the entire treasure mountain beside it pale in comparison.

"Ji Ning, Ji An, look at me, aren't I amazing?" The black flying sword hovered in mid-air, and the black ox's voice echoed throughout the hall.

Ji Ning suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "You, how can you move on your own? How can a magic weapon have the ability to move autonomously?"

Magical artifacts are inanimate objects; how could they move on their own without a master's control?

"Xiao Ning, Immortal Rank magic treasures inherently possess consciousness. Senior Xiong just said that the Thousand Ox Sword is a top-grade Immortal Rank magic treasure. If it doesn't want anyone to use it, I'm afraid only someone with my current strength could suppress it." Ji An said to Ji Ning while dispersing the Thousand Ox Sword, "Am I right, Senior?"

"Hahaha, that's right!" Hearing Ji An praise it, the Black Old Ox laughed heartily. "Ji Ning, it's true that almost all Immortal Rank magic treasures can't move on their own. Even among Immortal Rank immortal-grade magic treasures, very few can act independently. But I, this old ox, am the best of the best among Immortal Rank treasures. In terms of spirituality and power, I can rival those slightly weaker Pure Yang Treasures. However, without a master to control me, my power is indeed somewhat diminished. Ji An."

Ji Ning gasped.

He had just witnessed firsthand how powerful his brother Ji An was; back then, Ji An could even kill top-tier Loose Immortals. Now, how could he only suppress a magic weapon that no one was controlling when he went all out?

"Ji An, cultivate diligently. Once you become Earth Immortal, I can go out and wreak havoc everywhere! Haha—I, Qian Niu, will surely roam the world once more!" The black flying sword landed, and a black ox emerged from it. It spoke excitedly, but its voice trailed off with a hint of melancholy, "It's just a pity that Ju Hua is long gone."

The magical artifact always has a special feeling for its first master. To it, the first master is like a parent or older brother with whom it shares a blood connection.

Ji An didn't say anything; to him, knowing the outcome meant no amount of comfort.

Ji Ning, sensing the Black Old Ox's disappointment, comforted him, saying, "Perhaps Senior Ju Hua has been reincarnated."

"Don't try to comfort me. Ju Hua has been dead for billions of years. Even if she has been reincarnated, who knows how many lifetimes she has gone through." The Black Old Ox sighed. "As for Ji Ning, you'd better cultivate diligently. I think your brother Ji An will soon no longer need me. When that time comes, the matter of dominating the world will still require the two of us!"

He could tell that for Ji An, the method of Godfiend Body Refinement was his main method, while Qi Refining was only a secondary method. Moreover, judging from the two of them's cultivation speed, when Ji An Ji An a True Immortal, Ji Ning could probably become Heavenly Immortal as well.

With a slight ripple in space, Ji An and Ji Ning disappeared from the Water Manor.

"Xiao Ning, let's go straight back," Ji An said directly.

With Ji An, Ji An and his companion vanished instantly above Winged Serpent Lake.

The next moment, the two had already returned to the Ji Clan West Prefecture residence.

"Brother, your ability to travel through space is truly amazing," Ji Ning exclaimed, looking at everything before him.

You should know that even with his mastery of the Windwing Evasion, it would take him a long time to fly from Winged Serpent Lake to the Ji Clan West Prefecture, yet he did it in the blink of an eye.

Arrive.

"Haha, Xiao Ning, once you comprehend an entire Dao, you'll soon be able to comprehend void travel," Ji An laughed.

Void Shift is the most fundamental introductory method to the Heaven and Earth Great Dao.

The Heaven and Earth Great Dao can also be called the "Space Grand Dao".

People like Ji An, who comprehended the existence of the Heaven and Earth Great Dao without comprehending an entire Dao, were extremely rare back then. Apart from a very few divine beasts, such as the Azure Void Snake in the original work, who could perform "void traversal" at the Xiantian Lifeform stage of being a being by virtue of his talent. This ability to traverse was actually Void Shift!

For ordinary cultivators, comprehending the Void Shift is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

However, almost every ordinary Loose Immortal Earth Immortal can perform Void Shift.

This is because most of the Loose Immortals Earth Immortal immortals have already cultivated a complete Grand Dao. As long as one controls a complete Grand Dao, one can rule over a region of Heaven and Earth.

With the slightest thought, the power of the Grand Dao descends, and a Heaven and Earth is completely under one's control. When in control of the Heaven and Earth, cultivators can touch the Heaven and Earth Great Dao (or the Space Grand Dao) with unparalleled clarity.

With a deeper understanding of space, over time one will naturally be able to comprehend the art of Void Shift.

Therefore, regardless of which complete Grand Dao they cultivate, Loose Immortals and Earth Immortals can comprehend the Void Shift; the only difference lies in the time it takes.

Inside the courtyard, Yuchi Xue was sitting in a rattan chair, whispering something to Ji Yichuan. The two heard Ji An and Ji Ning talking and then saw their two sons who had slipped into the corner. When they saw their sons suddenly appear, a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"You're back?" Yuchi Xue's voice was clear, quite different from her previous weakness. "Have you two taken care of your business?"

"Yes, Mother, everything is taken care of." Ji An nodded.

The two stayed with Yuchi Xue and Ji Yichuan for a while before Ji Yichuan chased them away, saying they shouldn't disturb them.

The two entered the hall.

"Xiao Ning," Ji An said, a flash of light appearing in his palm, and three books appeared out of thin air.

"What is this?" Ji Ning looked at the object in front of him, a vague guess forming in his mind.

"Here you go." Ji An handed over three items. "This book records the supernatural power of 'The Law of Heaven and Earth.' It's the most widely circulated physical supernatural power, and I obtained it by chance, which is perfect for you."

"Supernatural power." Ji Ning's eyes lit up.

Supernatural powers were extremely precious back then, and now Ji An only possesses the "Windwing Evasion" and the "Minor Thousand Sword Formation" given to him by his mother and the Black Old Ox.

"Yes, although the 'Law of Heaven and Earth' is the most widely circulated supernatural power in the Three Realms, that doesn't mean it's weak; in fact, it's quite suitable for..."

"Your level of cultivation is..." Ji An nodded.

Then, pointing to the blood-red book, he said, "This is the Blood God Body Divine Ability. This divine ability is extremely special. It allows one to temper their body with the essence blood of Alien Races, making their physical body as tough and indestructible as a magic weapon. The first three levels can be cultivated at the Violet Palace and Myriad Phenomena Manifestations stages. After the third level, the physical body can rival a Heaven Rank magic weapon! However, remember, cultivating this divine ability requires the use of the essence blood of Alien Races. Although the essence blood of one's own race can be used, it will lead to evil paths and endless troubles."

"A third-level body comparable to a Heaven Rank magic weapon?" Ji Ning's breath caught in his throat; this defensive power was simply terrifying.

He finally understood why his brother hadn't dodged or evaded many attacks in the Divine Ability Hall; he didn't want to move even with his physical body.

Finally, Ji An picked up the dark gold book. "As for this -- it is the 'Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram' from the eighth level to the eleventh level, the Myriad Phenomena Chapter, the Twelfth level, the Myriad Phenomena Perfection Chapter, the thirteenth level, the Primordial Spirit Chapter, and even the complete cultivation method afterward."

The family only possesses the first seven levels, but the complete manual is commonly found outside.

Looking at the book her brother handed her, Ji Ning felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

He knew what these supernatural abilities and techniques meant; they were opportunities his brother had fought his way up, and now his brother was giving them to him without reservation.

He accepted the gifts with both hands without hesitation, saying, "Thank you, Brother! I will diligently practice these supernatural abilities and techniques and will never let you down."

Ji An nodded.

He changed the subject and asked, "When do you plan to venture into the Water Manor's Divine Ability Hall?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ning looked down at the two great divine abilities in his hands and said in a deep voice, "After I have mastered the first level of the 'Law of Heaven and Earth' and the 'Blood God Body,' I will go and retrieve the 'First Divine Ability'!"

Upon hearing this, Ji An patted Ji Ning on the shoulder and said, "Good! With your current foundation, if you cultivate these two more divine abilities—you'll have a 99% chance of passing through the Divine Ability Hall and obtaining the 'First Divine Ability'."

He had been through the Divine Ability Hall before, so of course he knew that Ji Ning was now capable of doing so. But since he wanted to learn the Divine Ability Hall powers before going, it wouldn't be too late to learn them first.