Wu Tian sat in complete stillness, his body drenched in sweat as the pain from his forcibly awakened Knowledge Seaslowly subsided. His consciousness floated within the vast golden expanse of his inner world, the Seven-Colored Soul-Warming Lotus now firmly rooted at its center, its four luminescent petals swaying gently as if breathing with him.
A deep exhale left his lips. This was no ordinary treasure. This was something that defied reality itself.
A treasure so rare that in the entire Boundless Starsea, across countless realms and planes, only one could exist.
And now, it belonged to him.
Understanding the Lotus's PowerWu Tian focused his mind, allowing his consciousness to probe the lotus. The moment he touched its essence, a flood of enlightenment surged through him.
Divine Soul Strengthening – The lotus was already nourishing his soul, making it sturdier, purer, and more resistant to external forces.
Knowledge Sea Expansion – His mental world, which should have been minuscule at his current cultivation, was already vast. As the lotus matured, his Knowledge Sea would continue to expand, increasing his mental capacity, comprehension speed, and insight.
Potential Growth – The lotus had only four colors bloomed, yet the potential for three more remained. Wu Tian instinctively knew that it would evolve through lucky encounters and fateful experiences.
Unfathomable Future Benefits – This was only the beginning. What would happen when the lotus fully matured? Even Wu Tian himself couldn't predict what it might become.
The implications were overwhelming.
And yet—
He had to keep this a secret.
The Burden of the LotusWu Tian clenched his fists as reality settled upon him. If even a whisper of this treasure's existence reached the outside world, entire realms would turn against him.
Not just sects. Not just dynasties.
But celestial forces, immortal beings, and even divine entities.
His mind raced with thoughts. Why did this treasure come to me? Why was I the one to find it? Was this luck or fate?
No answer came.
But what was clear was that this wasn't a blessing—it was a curse. A silent, overwhelming burden that no one else could carry.
From this moment onward, Wu Tian was alone in this secret.
And he would protect it with his life.
Glimpsing the Book's SecretsWith the lotus now stable within his Knowledge Sea, Wu Tian turned his attention to the ancient book that had haunted his dreams since childhood. Before, he could only glimpse fragments of its knowledge in his sleep. But now…
The book lay open before him, its golden pages shifting like living energy, pulsing with a power beyond mortal comprehension.
Slowly, he reached forward and placed his hand upon the glowing text.
Boom!
A surge of knowledge flooded his mind, and his consciousness was engulfed in a torrent of ancient secrets.
Primordial Cultivation Techniques – Methods lost to time, capable of shattering the limits of ordinary cultivation.
Forgotten Daos – Paths abandoned by history, including those that manipulated concepts beyond elemental forces.
Spatial Mastery – Techniques that went beyond simple teleportation or distortions—true control over space itself.
Ancient Alchemy and Artifact Forging – Insights into creating weapons, pills, and tools that could rival the divine.
Wu Tian gasped as his mind reeled from the sheer enormity of the knowledge contained within the book.
Even with his Knowledge Sea fully opened, he could not absorb everything at once. This was a library beyond the understanding of the mortal world.
One thing was clear—this book had the power to make him truly unrivaled.
But it would take time.
One step at a time.
Returning to the Sect—Silently StrongerHours later, Wu Tian finally opened his eyes, his breath steady, his heart no longer in turmoil.
He had gained much.
A forcibly awakened Knowledge Sea at True Qi Formation, something unheard of.
The one-in-a-universe Seven-Colored Soul-Warming Lotus permanently residing within him.
Access to the full knowledge of the ancient book, though it would take years to comprehend everything.
Despite all this, his cultivation realm had not increased.
But cultivation wasn't just about realm breakthroughs. His foundation had become immeasurably stronger.
With a newfound calmness, Wu Tian stood, adjusting his robes.
It was time to return to the Ethereal Moon Sect.
He needed to resume his life as a low-profile inner disciple, quietly growing stronger, biding his time until the world was ready to learn his name.
And if anyone dared to threaten him—
They would never see what was coming.