In this grand era, even a high school is no ordinary institution.
Every city and every school holds immense significance—such institutions cannot simply be built at will.
Naturally, each school possesses deep foundations, and "Divine River Visualization" is one of the famed techniques of Silvermoon High School!
The crimson-clad woman floated in mid-air, holding a white scroll. On the scroll was a depiction of a divine river descending from the heavens, cleansing the mortal world.
For lords, there was no need to study arduously.
The woman softly chanted a few words, and the scroll flew into the classroom, rotating above everyone's heads.
In the next moment, the "Heart of the Lord" within each student emitted a faint heat, delivering a notification.
"Notification: Contact with the artifact's projection detected. Do you wish to learn 'Divine River Visualization'?"
Lucian also received the prompt, his eyes lighting up slightly.
In this era, students didn't need to memorize and comprehend everything manually. With the Heart of the Lord digitizing knowledge, the process was streamlined.
In other worlds, mastering techniques would require significant effort, time, and understanding.
But here, lords had better and more efficient options.
"Learn."
Lucian made his choice and immediately examined his status panel.
[Lucian]
Race: Human
Level: 10
Physique: 1.3
Spirit: 1.9
Free Attribute Points: 47
Skills: [Divine River Visualization]
[Divine River Visualization]
Skill Quality: Blue
Skill Level: 1 (0/100)
Skill Effect: Visualize the Divine River to control oneself in precarious situations.
Description: A rare secret art, crucial for reacting in extreme danger.
"A secret art."
Lucian's brow furrowed slightly. Although it was only blue in quality,
the fact that it was labeled as a "secret art" spoke volumes about its importance and rarity.
It wasn't an offensive or defensive skill but rather a mental one—designed to enable a person to react swiftly in moments of peril.
For instance, during the 30th day's boss fight against [Nine Blades - Chen Hao],
if Lucian had possessed this skill, he might have been able to break free from the mental shackles and counterattack.
Of course, such a scenario was hypothetical.
If Lucian had this skill back then, the Endless Void would likely have increased the boss's difficulty even further.
As he processed this, the crimson-clad woman surveyed the room and said calmly,
"You've all received it. This is the projection of 'True World Divine River,' Silvermoon High School's guardian artifact. It can save your life at a critical moment."
"The function is simple—to flee.
"If you encounter danger, immediately visualize the Divine River to negate any interference and retreat with your territory from the Endless Void!"
Her voice, though cold and quiet, reached every corner of the lecture hall.
"Every venture into the Endless Void is unpredictable.
"You might arrive and immediately face terrifying monsters.
"You might land in a forbidden zone or an unbreachable domain.
"You might find yourself standing before a deity-like demon the moment you arrive!"
Her tone grew grimmer as she continued,
"The Endless Void is the end of all universes and worlds. It is a tomb for all mysteries.
"Here, any moment of hesitation or panic—just 0.01 seconds of carelessness—could lead to the destruction of you and your domain."
"Monsters, demons, and even gods and immortals."
The crimson-clad woman's stern words left a profound impact on the students, impressing upon them the perilous nature of the Void.
At the same time, she emphasized the importance of "Divine River Visualization" as a safety measure for lords.
It was a vital skill to level up.
Her words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the arrogance and complacency in the hearts of the new lords.
Though each student had passed the trial and gained rewards, they all carried varying degrees of pride.
Some might even have been preparing to explore the Void formally, disregarding the risks.
"An excellent and diligent teacher," Lucian noted, nodding slightly.
In the Endless Void, risk and opportunity were two sides of the same coin.
But one thing was clear—only by surviving could one claim everything the Void had to offer.
Who wouldn't want to ascend to divinity?
Who wouldn't want countless partners and eternal life?
But all of that hinged on one condition: staying alive.
Under the woman's guidance, the students began practicing the Divine River Visualization.
She summoned the artifact's projection, revealing the majestic form of the Divine River in mid-air, allowing everyone to engrave it in their minds.
Lucian initially followed the standard process.
However, as he observed the projection, his thoughts inexplicably wandered, and he began to imagine the crimson-clad woman standing atop the Divine River.
Her delicate bare feet rested gracefully on the radiant sacred river, a mesmerizing combination of divinity and allure.
"What am I even thinking?" Lucian scolded himself, feeling a twinge of guilt.
Yet, surprisingly, this visualization seemed to accelerate his progress.
Before long, Lucian completed the visualization.
The crimson-clad woman had mentioned that it would typically take an hour to grasp the technique.
Opening his eyes, Lucian discreetly glanced around.
Everyone else was still immersed in their visualization, their focus entirely on engraving the Divine River in their minds.
Checking his status panel, he discovered that his skill had already reached Level 3.
"No time to waste. Keep going!"
Determined, Lucian continued visualizing.
Level 3… Level 4… Level 5…
With remarkable speed, [Divine River Visualization] soared to Level 10—the maximum for now.
Most of the other students had also finished by this point.
Not everyone was Level 10, of course. Many had barely scraped through the 30-day trial and weren't even at Level 10 themselves.
Satisfied, Lucian reviewed the mental image he had created—a crimson-robed goddess atop the Divine River.
The image felt oddly fitting, though something about it nagged at him.
"Those of you who've reached Level 10 can stay. The rest may leave," the crimson-clad woman instructed, waving her hand dismissively.
Many students stood, bowed respectfully, and quietly exited.
Soon, only about half of the students remained.
"You are nearing a breakthrough," she said to those who stayed.
"As lords, you should already understand the knowledge required to ascend. I won't waste words."
With that, she coughed lightly, raised her hand, and dozens of white light clusters materialized, flying toward each student.
"Take this back. From now on, there will be one lesson daily. Attend as you see fit."
Her bare feet stepped lightly on the air as she vanished into the clouds.
Lucian caught the light cluster that landed before him.
Inside was a palm-sized crystal shard—yet it didn't seem like ordinary crystal.
[World Fragment]
Quantity: 1
Description: A fragment condensed from the origin of a world. When absorbed, it allows the lord to break through level limits.