After Shen Xiang stepped out of the Immortal Heaven Gate, the sky outside was still shrouded in the darkness of night.
There were only a few hours left before dawn, but Shen Xiang felt an intense urge to begin his cultivation immediately.
He decided to check the contents of the three cosmic bags given to him by Shen Shizu, which had become part of his preparations for the long journey ahead.
First Bag: Pills and Elixirs.
Shen Xiang opened the first bag and found a variety of pills and elixirs neatly arranged inside. There were pills ranging from Common to Sacred levels, and precious elixirs to support his cultivation process.
Some pills could enhance his soul energy, others could strengthen his body, and there were even pills that could speed up recovery after intense training. Indeed, this bag was very valuable and would be enough to sustain him for the next five years.
"These will be very useful," Shen Xiang murmured, feeling the tremendous advantage he gained from these supplies. This bag would help him not only strengthen his body and soul but also reach higher cultivation levels in a relatively short time.
Second Bag: Weapon and Artifact Materials.
Shen Xiang then opened the second bag. As soon as the bag opened, he saw a pile of rare materials for forging weapons and artifacts.
There were rare metals that could perfectly channel energy, strong crystals, and other materials required to forge artifacts from Common to Sacred levels.
Shen Xiang realized that these would give him a huge edge in forging weapons and artifacts.
With these materials, he planned to create powerful weapons for himself and to help his friends in the future. He could forge weapons that could rival rare artifacts from across the world.
Third Bag: Crystals and Money.
Next, Shen Xiang opened the third bag. As soon as the bag was opened, thousands of glittering crystals filled his view. Sacred Crystals, Soul Crystals, and various other treasures filled the bag.
There were 10 million Sacred Crystals, 5 million Soul Crystals, 500 thousand taels of gold, and 100 thousand taels of silver—all in staggering quantities. This bag was not only a storage for treasures but also provided Shen Xiang with a huge capital to purchase any necessary tools or assistance in the future.
However, what was more interesting—this bag still had plenty of space left. Shen Xiang smiled, thinking of how amazing the opportunities before him were. The remaining space would be useful to store anything he would come across on his journey ahead.
With these three cosmic bags, Shen Xiang felt prepared to face the outside world, full of challenges.
But he knew this was just the beginning. The outside world was not an easy place, and greater challenges would soon arise.
As Shen Xiang was contemplating, he heard a voice from outside. "Brother Shen, are you awake?" Xia Ning Chang's cheerful voice was clearly heard. Shen Xiang snapped out of his thoughts, fastening the three cosmic bags to his waist before opening the door.
When the door opened, Xia Ning Chang was already standing in front of him. Though she was only 11 years old, her beauty was already starting to show.
Every movement of hers radiated energy and a strong desire to grow, and Shen Xiang knew that in the future, she would become an extraordinary and beautiful woman.
"Chang'er, are you ready to start cultivating?" Shen Xiang asked with a gentle smile.
"Yes, I can't wait to cultivate and become stronger so I can help you in the future," Xia Ning Chang answered with full enthusiasm. Her small eyes were shining with hope, and Shen Xiang felt touched by her pure intentions.
Shen Xiang nodded. Although Xia Ning Chang was no longer as innocent as she once was, because in the past year she had undergone rigorous foundational training, her spirit remained unchanged.
Shen Xiang decided to teach her the art of Alchemy, a field that would suit her perfectly, given her Sacred Healing Body.
"Chang'er," Shen Xiang said while gently smoothing her hair, "Because you have a Sacred Healing Body, I will teach you a technique related to Alchemy. This technique is called the Heavenly Refining Technique. I will only give you the first part of the technique for now, and I will give you the rest once you reach the Immortal Ascension realm."
Shen Xiang handed her a book containing the first 10 pages of the Heavenly Refining Technique. The book was light but felt immensely powerful in her hands. Xia Ning Chang received it with deep gratitude.
"You can study it first before starting your cultivation. If you have any questions, you can ask me tonight," Shen Xiang added, "Because I will be going to the top of the mountain to cultivate."
"I will train hard so I can help Brother Shen in the future," Xia Ning Chang said with enthusiasm. Even though she knew Shen Xiang had many secrets, she didn't ask, as she trusted that everything would be revealed in due time.
Ancient Strengthening Technique.
After instructing Xia Ning Chang, Shen Xiang made his way to the top of the mountain behind his house.
There, he began practicing the Ancient Strengthening Technique, a very complex and challenging high-level body technique. This technique consisted of 108 movements, with 72 main movements and 36 variations.
This technique was ideal for those with a strong physical body, such as the Primordial Chaos Body or the Tyrant Strength Body.
Shen Xiang had already prepared his body for this technique, and as he began the first movement, he felt the flow of energy within him.
Each movement required exceptional control, and he could feel his muscles growing stronger as time passed.
Primordial Chaos Scripture.
After several hours of training, Shen Xiang paused for a moment and decided to study the Primordial Chaos Scripture. This technique was incredibly powerful and only suited for those who possessed the Primordial Chaos Body. With the ability to absorb energy from the entire universe, this technique granted its user extraordinary power.
However, mastering it required an enormous amount of energy. After reaching the Transcendent realm, those who practiced the Primordial Chaos Scripture had to condense the 7 Yin-Yang elements around their dantian to continue to a higher level.
Shen Xiang knew that mastering this technique would take a lot of time and effort. While it was difficult, the rewards were immense—any cultivator who mastered the Primordial Chaos Scripture could fight against opponents at much higher levels.
With a strong resolve, Shen Xiang continued his training, confident that with perseverance, he would master this technique and attain even greater strength.
Shen Xiang's days were now filled with intense training and meticulous preparation. He knew that the outside world was full of dangers and challenges, but with the abilities and preparations he had, he felt confident he could face them. Each step he took brought him closer to perfection, and he knew his journey had only just begun.