Eternal Country

The unique aura each of the girls exuded stemmed from the differences in their constitutions.

The greatest benefit of cultivating the Scripture of Forgetting the Self was that it perfectly harmonized with one's innate constitution. In the future, even if they chose to switch to more advanced techniques, the transition would be smooth and seamless. It was profoundly mysterious—an ideal foundational technique. Within the Spirit Sea realm, it was already among the most superior cultivation methods.

To a certain extent, this was not just laying a foundation, but building the very pinnacle of a Dao foundation.

This was because the Scripture of Forgetting the Self's visualization technique involved innate primal energy, which resonated with the practitioner's own innate Qi. The technique was inherently linked to one's body and constitution, thus achieving perfect compatibility. Even the True Qi that emerged from this would be unique to each individual. That was the crucial part.

Now, what mattered most was how large a Spirit Sea they could open.

The size of one's Spirit Sea was a direct reflection of their talent and aptitude. No one else could influence it—only one's own fortune and potential played a role. Still, breakthroughs made during this period of cosmic transformation might allow for some unexpected evolution, perhaps even bestowing extra benefits. After all, within the vital energy of the world, there was a trace of cosmic transformation—subtle, almost undetectable. For the world itself, it was insignificant, but for those just stepping onto the path of cultivation, it could mean the difference between a small or vast Spirit Sea.

"Let's hope everything goes smoothly."

Yi Tianxing smiled faintly.

He didn't disturb them and simply sat in the hall, setting down his backpack and opening it to take inventory once more.

First were the Willpower Orbs. From exterminating the mouse swarm alone, he had collected over a thousand. They were basic but invaluable treasures—indispensable for cultivation. Having them and not having them made a world of difference.

These Willpower Orbs were stored in a dedicated combination-lock box. When he opened it, a dense layer of glimmering orbs was revealed inside.

Each one shone like a pearl, emitting a soft radiance.

"I wonder what kinds of treasures are hidden in these light spheres this time. Every time I crush one, there's this inexplicable sense of anticipation. The power of fantasy and dreams really is incredible—able to manifest imaginary things into reality. Who knows what this world will become."

Yi Tianxing murmured to himself as he looked at the glowing spheres in front of him.

Snap!

With a crisp sound, he casually crushed a light sphere. An eyeball appeared in his palm.

Mouse Eye: Treasure Material – obtained from a rodent-type beast. Can be used to forge eye-based magical items. Mortal Grade, Intermediate.

The eyeball was unmistakably from a rat, but it was more vivid and crimson—radiating a bloodthirsty light that evoked the frenzy of a horde.

Yi Tianxing wasn't sure if he'd ever use this material, but there was no harm in keeping it.

"Evergreen Technique" – Spirit Sea Realm cultivation method. Visualization: "Evergreen Pine Illustration." Cultivates Evergreen True Qi, which nurtures the body and extends lifespan.

A jade book appeared in his hand, etched with ancient characters for "Evergreen Technique." However, compared to the Scripture of Forgetting the Self, the difference in depth and power was immense. Clearly, its rank was far inferior. While it might be a good technique for others, with the Scripture of Forgetting the Self in hand, Yi Tianxing had no interest in it.

After a brief glance, he set it aside. He wouldn't cultivate it himself, but it might be useful in the future.

He continued opening light spheres and obtained more crafting materials—rat teeth, fur, skin, and so on. All were of the Mortal Grade. Though they had no immediate use, he carefully set them aside for future needs.

Snap!

Another sphere shattered in his hand.

A silver-white stone the size of half a fist landed in his palm, radiating a mysterious silver glow.

Voidstone: Spatial attribute ore. Used to forge spatial magical artifacts. Extremely rare. Profound Grade – Supreme.

This silver-white Voidstone was identified by the Wordless Heavenly Tome as a Supreme Profound Grade material—and a spatial attribute one at that. Such materials were exceedingly rare and valuable.

"According to the Wordless Heavenly Tome, treasures are ranked as: Divine, Immortal, Heavenly, Earthly, Profound, and Yellow. Mortal Grade doesn't even make it onto the scale—it's unranked and only seen as powerful by worldly standards. But this Voidstone is a Profound Grade Supreme treasure. Spatial attribute—no wonder it's so rare."

Yi Tianxing's eyes gleamed with excitement. To find such a treasure from a bunch of rats was a testament to the strangeness of fate and the wonder of fantasy's power. He suspected this was directly related to the ongoing evolution of the world itself—otherwise, it shouldn't have been possible.

"Still, no matter how precious this thing is, I don't have any way to use it right now."

He shook his head slightly. Despite its incredible value, Voidstone could only be used for crafting spatial artifacts—and he didn't know how to forge magical treasures. For now, it was just a rare collectible.

"Hmm?"

At that moment, an intense yearning suddenly surged from within him—without warning.

It felt like a starving man who hadn't eaten in days suddenly catching a whiff of the most delicious food. The urge was overwhelming.

Yi Tianxing instinctively directed his awareness inward—and immediately felt the mysterious stone orb within his Spirit Sea begin to tremble violently. Radiant rainbow light burst forth, as a wave of insatiable hunger emanated from it—like it had just found the most delectable meal.

"The orb… it wants the Voidstone?"

This was the same mystical spirit orb that housed the Heavenly Dragon Scripture. A supreme cultivation method naturally birthed by the heavens, unique and unrivaled. Since transmitting the method to Yi Tianxing, the orb had quietly remained in his Spirit Sea, dormant and unmoving. Were it not for a subtle innate connection, he might have forgotten it was even there. He speculated it could be a dragon pearl—or perhaps another rare spiritual artifact. But its true nature remained a mystery. One thing was clear: it wasn't ordinary.

Now, it was suddenly reacting with an intense desire.

"Well, if you want it… let's see what happens."

Yi Tianxing relaxed his grip on the Voidstone. Instantly, an invisible suction force enveloped the stone. In his Spirit Sea, the spirit orb flared with rainbow light, exuding an irresistible pull.

Then, an extraordinary vision formed in his mind.

Streams of silver-white energy began pouring out of the Voidstone, surging up his arm and into his Spirit Sea. There, it was directly absorbed into the spirit orb, tinting it with a layer of silver brilliance.

In just a few breaths, the Voidstone crumbled to dust and drifted away.

"This is…"

A strange sensation bloomed in Yi Tianxing's mind. His connection with the spirit orb had grown sharper and more vivid. As his consciousness merged with it, a stunning scene unfolded before his eyes.

Within the orb, a new space had formed—vast, empty, and utterly silent. A vacuum. It measured three meters across in all directions. And astonishingly, it felt like an extension of his will—fully under his control.

"Voidstone… a spatial mineral. The orb absorbed its spatial essence and actually evolved a small, independent pocket space. It's like a miniature storage realm. But even more amazing is that this orb could even do that. What kind of artifact is this?"

Though elated, Yi Tianxing couldn't help but feel baffled. The orb was just too extraordinary. But with his current experience and knowledge, there was no way to understand its true nature. Still, as long as it was useful, that was enough for now.

A three-meter-wide space—this was the most precious kind of storage space. And perfectly safe. Unless he died, no one would ever find what was stored inside. Willpower Orbs, cultivation materials, techniques—none of it would be safe left out here. But in this orb? It was ideal. It could even store survival supplies, just in case.

With that in mind, he didn't hesitate. With a thought, he transferred the entire case of Willpower Orbs into the spirit orb's space. It felt as natural and effortless as breathing. In a flash of light, the box vanished—then reappeared in his hand a moment later. Storage and retrieval were seamless, without the slightest resistance.

"Perfect. I didn't expect a gain like this."

Without wasting time, he stored all the Willpower Orbs, materials, and technique scrolls into the orb. These items took up only a small portion of the space. He followed up by adding food, clothes, tools, weapons—anything that could help him survive future dangers.

"Brother! I did it! I opened my Spirit Sea! I've become a Spirit Sea Realm cultivator! Now I can fight monsters with you!"

Zhao Ziyan's vortex had vanished, and as she awoke and spotted Yi Tianxing, her face lit up with joy. She ran over and threw her arms around him, filled with elation.

Watching him face monsters alone had made her long to help. But before, she would've only been a burden. Now, she had the strength to stand beside him.