Solitude descended upon Bai Yu as Elder Zhu departed. Seizing the opportunity, he channeled his Qi into the Spatial Ring, eager to explore the treasures it held. As the contents materialized before him, a wave of surprise washed over him.
The ring overflowed with riches – a veritable treasure trove. There were numerous spirit stones, ranging from low-grade to high-grade, pulsating with concentrated elemental energy. Vials filled with potent elixirs, each promising to aid cultivation, lined the ring's interior. But amidst this bounty, weapons of various calibers drew his attention.
A particular blade glinted under the soft light, its pristine white surface catching his eye. Engraved upon the hilt was the name "Snowflower." Upon closer inspection, he recognized it as a high-grade weapon, its craftsmanship exuding an aura of power and finesse. A satisfied smile spread across his face as he grasped the hilt. "This will be my new companion," he declared, sheathing the Snowflower with a flourish.
But the Snowflower wasn't the only prize within the ring. Another treasure, a vial filled with a shimmering liquid labeled "Dragon's Breath Essence," captured his interest. This potent elixir, legendary for its ability to enhance a cultivator's potential and accelerate cultivation progress, was a game-changer. The longer one could endure its scorching effects, the greater the benefits.
The ring's true wealth, however, lay not just in physical objects, but in the knowledge it held. Nestled amongst the other treasures were scrolls containing powerful battle techniques. These techniques, categorized by rank – mortal, spirit, earth, heaven, and the elusive divine – represented the crystallized knowledge and combat prowess of countless cultivators. While Bai Yu's technique the Thunderclap Draw, was a respectable spirit-grade technique, the scrolls offered a glimpse into a whole new realm of power. Earth-grade and even heaven-grade techniques lay within his grasp, each promising devastating strikes and unimaginable might.
One particular scroll, titled "Seven Star Soaring Dragon," piqued his curiosity. This heaven-grade technique demanded immense control and precision. It required the execution of seven lightning-fast strikes in a specific pattern, each imbued with Qi, culminating in the formation of a colossal energy dragon that would devastate any opponent.
Inspired by this discovery, Bai Yu made a pivotal decision that very evening. He established the Technique Pavilion within the Bai Clan. This pavilion would serve as a repository for the newly acquired techniques, and access would be granted based on a system of Contribution Points. Clan members who made significant contributions to the Bai Clan's growth and prosperity would be rewarded with the right to learn these valuable techniques. Even the Elders, pillars of the clan, would have the opportunity to earn a single technique from the pavilion.