Cosmic Ruler

"Thank you, Miss," Aiden turned to Shelly and said with a smile, stunning both Shelly and Serina.

'Did he really go mad with excess essence?' Instead of calming down, Shelly's worry increased even more as she saw him thanking her.

'Poor kid, he can't even complain to her,' Serina thought, looking at Aiden pitifully.

Unaware of their thoughts, Aiden closed his eyes to assess his gains. Although he no longer had his system, the Nine Ethereal Soul Emperor physique he obtained from Shelly was something he could search for in his Chronicles.

Closing his eyes, Aiden began to search his Chronicles for information about the Nine Ethereal Soul Emperor physique. The results astonished him.

[Nine Ethereal Soul Emperor Physique belonged to Ivan and Shelly's firstborn, who later was hailed as Supreme Soul Emperor.]

Aiden frowned, seeing this, and searched again, this time using the term "Divine Physique."

[Nine Yang Soul King Physique... Sky Hegemony Poison Body... Infernal Emperor Body... Divine Sun Body.]

The Chronicles of Providence showed him all the physiques Ivan was destined to obtain in the future.

"Hmm, the closest thing I can find to my physique is this Nine Yang Soul King Physique," Aiden mumbled and began to check how Ivan obtained it.

[Ivan and Shelly became partners after Ivan saved her. They then traveled together for some time before hearing about a treasure called the Yin and Yang Dream Lotus.]

[It was being sold in an auction house. As no one knew its true value other than its marrow-cleansing effect, it was named the Lotus of Profound Purity due to its ability to cleanse impurities from one's body. But Ivan, being the reincarnation of a Great Emperor, knew its true value.]

[He won the bid and obtained the lotus. After obtaining it, he gave the petals to Shelly and told her to eat them while he consumed the leftover parts. The Yin and Yang lotus petals were made of Yin energy, while the other parts were made of Yang energy. After consuming them, both dual-cultivated. Ivan's aim was to achieve a Divine Yang body while Shelly would obtain a Divine Yin body.

However, due to accumulated soul essence inside Shelly, a mutation occurred, resulting in both of them receiving the Nine Yang Soul King and Nine Yin Soul Queen physiques.]

" so this happens" Aiden thought and then took a note of this Yin and Yang Lotus, he took a mental note to win this in the Auction, though that Auction ia still 9 years in the Future.

" I can give it to Loyd and Silvia" Aiden though as both of them are now close and in relationship, Silvia family didnt mind as Loyd has the potential to become powerhouse in the future.

' though I got another unexpected gain, I can find stuff from Chronicles if I utter specific word like Divine physique ' Aiden chuckled and then said to Shelly.

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"Well, now that you've saved my life, I think we're even," Aiden said, smiling at Shelly.

Although Aiden appreciated Shelly's help, he was resolute in his decision to continue his journey alone. He wanted to grow stronger by facing challenges independently. His past had been filled with the protection and guidance of powerful beings like the Undead Monarch, Nexus the spirit who aids him, the mysterious cube whose name he still didn't know, Myne the Ancient Light spirit, and Astralium.

Despite their current weakened states due to the cube's restrictions, Aiden was driven to prove himself through his own efforts.

"Do you not need me?" Shelly finally asked, her voice carrying a hint of vulnerability.

"I may look like this, but I am an Immortal King-level powerhouse," Shelly said seriously, locking eyes with Aiden. "That is over eight major realms above your Spirit King level. I also have the ability to take you to the Upper Realm of Immortals."

The Upper Realm was a place where only those who had reached the Immortal realm could reside. Aiden currently lived in the Spirit Realm, where the highest attainable level was the Spirit God realm. Beyond that, one had to ascend to the Upper Realm, as the Spirit Realm couldn't accommodate Immortals.

Aiden shook his head and replied, "That's exactly why I don't want a powerful figure like you tagging along. I want to face and overcome difficulties with my own strength."

Shelly was taken aback by his determination, while Serina, who had fainted after learning Shelly was an Immortal, missed the entire exchange.

'You really are different,' Shelly thought. She then said, "I understand your intentions, but I will accompany you regardless."

Aiden started to argue again, "As I said—" He stopped as Shelly moved closer and gently placed a finger on his lips.

"I understand what you mean," she said softly. "But listen, I will only interfere when you are at death's door. Okay?"

Aiden thought for a moment before nodding. 'Even though I have two spare bodies ready in case of my death, why waste them when she can save me?'

Aiden had prepared for this journey with meticulous planning. He had created two avatars: one was acting as his replacement at the Academy, while the other was researching ways to awaken his core. In the event of his death, Aiden could transfer his main soul back to either of these two avatars. This precaution allowed him the freedom to face challenges head-on, knowing he had a safety net in place.

Aiden sighed, then nodded and said, "Okay, let's be together from now on."

Shelly was stunned by his words, and a blush climbed up her cheeks. She turned her head away and quickly left, saying she had a surprise for him.

"Did I say something wrong?" Aiden scratched his cheek, puzzled.

Nexus and Myne, inside his Soul Sea, facepalmed. Aiden's words could easily be misunderstood as something else.

Though they were exasperated, they couldn't help but smile, thinking, 'It seems we were worrying for nothing. He's still the same Aiden.' Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire

After his recent reincarnation, both Nexus and Myne had worried that Aiden might have changed. But seeing that he was still the same person at heart, their concerns eased slightly.

Aiden then turned his attention to the fainted Serina. He flicked his finger, causing a splash of water to land on her face.

Serina jolted awake, startled by the sudden wetness. She saw Aiden's sly smirk and glared at him, realizing he was the culprit. But then, hearing Aiden's stomach rumble, she understood why he had woken her up so abruptly.

Standing up, she dried her clothes with Spirit energy and told Aiden to wait for her.

Aiden watched Serina leave and then, placing his fingers on the table, closed his eyes to review the information he had received after obtaining the Nine Ethereal Soul Emperor Physique.

'Hmm, my soul is now basically immune to all kinds of mental, spiritual, and illusion attacks.'

'I also have three new skills: Eye of the Soul Emperor, which allows me to see someone's soul, similar to Shelly's soul vision, letting me discern others' intentions and see their weak points. Next is Soul Predation, which lets me devour my victim's soul and take all their knowledge, plus store soul essence.

Lastly, there's Soul Mark, which allows me to mark anyone and then teleport to them using soul essence.'

'And it seems I'll awaken more abilities as I grow in ranks,' Aiden thought, then stopped inspecting his body.

"Huh! How I wish I still had my system. Then I would have gotten another Authority. My first one is up to par now anyway," Aiden sighed, then stopped worrying as Serina entered with another mouth-watering food-filled trolley.

Serina looked at the white-haired glutton and smiled unconsciously. She then placed the food for Aiden and asked if he needed more, to which Aiden nodded.

Serina shook her head and went back to the kitchen, beginning to instruct other maids to cook more while aiding them.

'It seems the young master is a glutton, but... I think I heard something about Lady Hu being an Immortal,' Serina thought and then shook her head. 'No, there's no way that's possible.'

Serina completely discarded the notion of Shelly being an Immortal, reasoning that all Immortals are aloof, acting high and mighty. 'Miss Shelly is cold and emotionless, but she isn't as arrogant and overbearing as those who visited the Grand Alchemist,' Serina thought and resumed her work.

Meanwhile, Shelly exited the house and then her small world, where Aiden was currently residing. This small world was formed within her after reaching the Spirit God realm, which is why it's called the Spirit God realm. Everyone at this level forms their small world, shaping it to their liking, and Shelly had created hers to be an ocean world filled with different kinds of islands.

Upon exiting her small world, Shelly panted for breath, blushing heavily. 'Live together from now on,' her head was filled with Aiden's words, causing her face to become red like a tomato.

Unknown to Aiden, her vow was far from being broken. In her desperation, she had sacrificed a significant part of herself to make this vow, so not even Aiden could break it... yet.