Tian Lei pushed open the door of the tower, stepping inside. To his surprise, he found himself in a vast expanse resembling an endless cosmos. The space shimmered with countless glowing orbs floating serenely in all directions.
Above him, golden orbs hovered, radiating a gentle, divine brilliance. Below him, silver orbs floated quietly, their glow subtler but no less intriguing.
"The golden ones are the legacies of previous hosts," Tian Lei murmured, recalling the information he had received earlier. "And the silver ones... these are the legacies they collected throughout their lives."
From within the tower, the rule was simple: a host could only choose one golden orb to inherit the culmination of a past host's achievements. However, silver orbs could be taken without limit, representing the treasures, techniques, and artifacts gathered by the hosts during their journeys.
"I see... it's like a gacha game," Tian Lei mused, a small smile tugging at his lips. The golden orbs were identical in appearance, glowing faintly and offering no hint of what lay within. According to Murong Yue's guidance, the method to choose was straightforward: close your eyes, focus your mind, and let your instincts guide you.
"Alright," Tian Lei said, taking a deep breath. "Let's see what fate has in store for me."
He closed his eyes, extending his hand toward the golden orbs. Calmly, he allowed himself to feel the faint pull of energy, his palm moving as if drawn by an invisible force. Moments later, his hand touched an orb that seemed to resonate deeply within him, filling him with a sense of connection.
"This one," Tian Lei whispered, opening his eyes to see the golden orb glowing brightly in his grasp.
Tian Lei grasped the golden orb and sat cross-legged, closing his eyes as he focused. The orb rested firmly in his hand, glowing faintly. As he delved into its energy, the orb began to release a stream of information directly into his mind.
A sudden sharp pain struck his head, and he clenched his teeth.
"Arghhhhhhh!" Tian Lei groaned, clutching his head as waves of foreign knowledge flooded his consciousness.
Murong Yue, sensing his distress, asked anxiously, "What's happening?" She hovered near him, worried, as he struggled to process the influx of information.
"Haaa... haaa..." Tian Lei panted heavily, beads of sweat rolling down his face as the pain finally began to subside. He took a deep breath and steadied himself.
"It was... the inheritance," he muttered, his voice hoarse.
Murong Yue nodded, relief washing over her. "What did you gain?"
Tian Lei rubbed his temples, still disoriented, before looking at her with a mixture of disbelief and confusion. "The freaking what? Magus King Legacy?"
He replayed the details in his mind: a legacy of an immensely powerful magus who, in his prime, had ruled over multiple cosmoses. The legacy contained knowledge, techniques, and experiences accumulated over countless eons of magical domination.
"Magus King Legacy?" Murong Yue echoed, her brow furrowing in thought.
"Yeah," Tian Lei said, his voice tinged with both awe and irritation. "Apparently, the guy was some kind of ancient magic overlord who conquered entire universes. I've got all his knowledge and techniques, but seriously... what is this fantasy nonsense? I mean, I'm here trying to cultivate my body, and now I'm supposed to be casting spells and throwing fireballs?"
"I don't understand what you mean?" Murong Yue asked, her brows furrowed in confusion. "What is a Magus King? And what are these... 'spells' you speak of?"
Tian Lei sighed and shook his head. "Believe me, I don't know either. This whole thing is as new to me as it is to you."
He stood up, pacing slightly. "I'm still figuring it out. Maybe it'll make sense soon... or maybe it won't." With that, he waved her off, leaving Murong Yue alone in his Divine Consciousness.
Murong Yue sighed deeply, crossing her arms. "I've existed for billions of years, yet I've never heard of this term before." She muttered to herself, casting a thoughtful glance toward the Infinite Fortune Core.
"Just what are you?" she mused, brushing her fingers across the glowing core. It shimmered faintly in response, as though taunting her curiosity. But no matter how long she stared or questioned, no answers came.
Meanwhile, back on the Zero Floor of the tower, Tian Lei returned, expecting to see the endless cosmos he'd encountered before. However, to his surprise, the entire space had transformed. Gone was the starry expanse—in its place stood a vast library.
Stretching endlessly before him, the library was a single, massive floor filled with shelves as far as the eye could see.
"So this is the true face of the Zero Floor..." Tian Lei murmured, stepping further inside. "The Infinite Library, housing every single piece of knowledge previous hosts have ever come across."
He paused to admire the serene and majestic atmosphere. The library had an ancient yet pristine beauty, with wooden shelves that seemed polished to perfection and a tranquil stillness that made it feel sacred.
Spotting a simple yet elegant table in the center, Tian Lei sat down and spoke aloud, his voice steady. "Give me the Eternal Elephant Primordial Body Art."
As if responding to his command, a golden light shimmered in the air before him. Moments later, a thick book materialized on the table, its title etched in radiant gold letters:
Eternal Elephant Primordial Body Art
Tian Lei picked up the book, flipping through its pages. The techniques inside radiated profound wisdom, far surpassing the version Murong Yue had given him earlier.
"Ha... This library is truly incredible," Tian Lei muttered, a hint of excitement creeping into his voice. "It even has all techniques preserved from countless eras of countless Universes. This is great, just great!"
Taking the book with him, he continued exploring the library. Shelves upon shelves contained vast amounts of knowledge—books on cultivation techniques, ancient spells, long-forgotten histories, and even manuals on otherworldly energy systems.
Sitting back at the table, Tian Lei chuckled to himself. "It seems like this library isn't just about cultivation. It also supports mana-based techniques, AUra techniques, soul energy and so on..."
As he realized this, he felt a subtle shift in his understanding. His Infinite Fortune Soul merged seamlessly with his consciousness, revealing its true potential. Not only could he access infinite knowledge stored within this library, but his soul's sensitivity now allowed him to sense and comprehend anything in the universe.
Through this, Tian Lei could simulate any energy type, even if it didn't exist in his world. It was an overwhelming advantage—a testament to the limitless potential of the Infinite Fortune Soul.