After Huan Ying left the library, Feng Wei continued his reading with determination. His intention was clear: to acquire knowledge.
He couldn't fully trust the memories of the body's previous owner as they seemed confused and fragmented. It was as if the old Feng Wei had lived two lives, one of them in a completely different world called Earth.
In Earth, there was no cultivation, but there was a power called technology. Feng Wei saw carriages moving without horses, known as "cars," and flying cars in the sky, called "airplanes." Moving images. There were music, poems, stories, and novels, some so sad and dramatic that they could make even the coldest of women in this world melt into tears.
While he was focused on his reading, the spirit of the artifact on the ring Feng Wei carried suddenly awakened, surprised to wake up so early.
Feng Wei: "Didn't you say you needed time to recover?"
Spirit of the ring: (equally shocked) "I thought so too. But didn't you notice? There's a relic fused with your body, it looks like a golden pagoda. It absorbed me and seems to have infinite energy. I've never felt so alive. However, for it to have the ability to absorb me, this ring must be a divine artifact of Emperor level, I've never seen such a thing."
Feng Wei's thoughts: "Could it be that the golden pagoda reincarnated me into this body? How is that possible?" (He closes his eyes and feels the energy around his heart) "It really fused with my dantian." (Surprised)
Artifact Spirit (stuttering): "How is this possible?! You are really lucky. I still don't fully understand the powers of this artifact, but it granted me some abilities after absorbing me. Now I have some control over the first floor of this artifact, but the other floors are locked. I believe they will be unlocked as your cultivation level increases. On the first floor, there's an ability that allows you to read the fate of others, like a system, and steal their destinies for yourself."
Feng Wei (thinking to himself): "Hmm, come to think of it, I thought this artifact had the power of reincarnation and brought me to this body, but it seems I was mistaken. If the previous owner of this body lived in a world called Earth, then he was the reincarnated one destined to come to this world. This relic must have stolen his destiny and put me in his place. But is that really possible?"
Feng Wei's thoughts: "Maybe it is possible. Ancient relics have unimaginable powers and can manipulate destiny in surprising ways. It's likely that the original destiny of the previous owner was diverted by this relic, bringing me into this world, and, by some stroke of luck, I was drawn to occupy his place! However, I have more important things to worry about."
As Feng Wei delved into the records of the Library, he discovered that the Sect he was in was led by his mother, Zhong Rui. This Sect was known as the "Three Paths Sect" and held a notable prestige in the Azure Continent.
The strength of the Three Paths Sect was based on its holistic approach to cultivation, encouraging disciples to explore and master one of the three distinct paths: the Dao Path, the Alchemy Path, and the Sword Path.
Dao Path: Disciples dedicated to this path sought a deep connection with the celestial Dao through artistic expressions such as poems, calligraphy, painting, and music. They studied ancient paintings and calligraphy, deciphering enigmatic phrases that contained the meaning of the Dao. Understanding these expressions allowed them to sense the energy of the universe, advancing their cultivation and reaching new realms of power and understanding.
Alchemy Path: In this path, disciples dedicated themselves to the study of alchemy, learning to create powerful pills and elixirs capable of strengthening the body, increasing longevity, and enhancing their cultivation abilities. The expert in this field was Feng Wei's aunt, Ning Xia, a master in the art of alchemy, whose skills were unparalleled, much like her beauty.
Sword Path: The Sword Path was reserved for disciples who aspired to become masters of martial arts with blades. They studied various sword techniques, trained tirelessly in their skills, and sought to understand the true intent of the sword. In the Sect, there was a statue of an ancestor who was a master of the sword, containing her intent transmitted to the disciples who trained with it. The expert in this sector was a renowned sword master throughout the Azure Continent.
The Three Paths Sect was divided into three distinct sectors, each commanded by an expert elder in their area. These elders were respected and powerful figures within the Sect, responsible for guiding the disciples on their respective cultivation paths.
It was believed that true strength came from the combination and deep understanding of the three paths. Disciples were encouraged to explore each aspect of cultivation, as those who could balance these three elements became exceptional cultivators, unlocking their full potential and standing out in a world full of challenges and dangers.