NOVEL NEXT Chapter 216: Sixth Weekly Sign-in
Night draped itself gently over Dubai. The lights of the city shimmered like molten gold against the glass walls of the Burj Khalifa, reflecting endlessly in the distance.
Inside the master suite, Liam sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze turned toward the skyline that stretched endlessly into the horizon.
His friends had all gone to bed hours ago, worn out from the long flight and the excitement of arrival.
The next day was already set to be heavy, as he will be meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
He should've been sleeping too, but his mind was elsewhere. Today was the day of his second weekly sign-in in the cultivation universe.
The system follows Los Angeles' time. And while it was nighttime in Dubai, another day had started back home the moment they landed.
Liam didn't bother to sign-in during the flight, not because he can't, he can but he decided to accumulate the sign-in instead.
Without further delay, he let out a deep breath and vanished from the room, appearing in his VIP suite in Great Yan Empire and it was daytime.
"Let's see what good things the system has in store for me this time," he said, as he took his seat on the bed.
System, sign-in.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host, on your sixth weekly sign-in.]
[You received a Secret Realm.]
[You received a Celestial Grade Item: Heavenly Scriptures Pagoda.]
[You received a Primordial Grade Item: Abyssal Dragon Spine.]
[You received a Primordial Grade Item: Fusang Tree Seed.]
[Note: The authority and location of the Secret Realm have been transferred to the Host. The Heavenly Scriptures Pagoda, the Abyssal Dragon Spine, and the Fusang Tree Seed have been placed in the Dimensional Space. You may plant the seed whenever you wish.]
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A bright, wide smile coloured Liam's face when he saw the rewards. He didn't receive gold coins or spirit stones today but he didn't mind. The rewards he received more than compensate for them.
The first reward, Secret Realm are places considered to be treasure troves in cultivation worlds, no matter the level of the secret realm. They are hidden worlds rich in qi, untouched by mortals, and often guarded by laws of Heaven and Earth themselves. And for one that was given to him by the system, there was no way that it would be any less than those he has read about.
Liam curiously focused on the reward and its description window popped up.
[Secret Realm]
Description: A self sustaining minor world populated by trees and plants, located in the lower part of the cultivation universe. It stands on the same level as other minor worlds but its uniqueness lies in its abundant and high density spirit qi, that almost puts way above other minor worlds or mortal worlds. Its laws support cultivation up to the Mahayana Realm and also undergo tribulation to ascend to the immortal realm.
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More information on the secret realm poured into Liam's mind like a flood of light. His eyes widened, the corners of his lips parting slightly in disbelief.
Just as the description as already explained, the secret realm was a fully formed world, suspended in the lower planes of the cultivation universe.
It's a living, breathing minor world, complete with sky, rivers, mountains, plains, and endless forests brimming with spiritual plants and trees.
It was almost identical to the mortal world he was in now, except for one staggering distinction: its laws rejected the birth or entry of any creature, meaning no humans, beasts or insects.
Also, the secret realm is hidden from even the perception of Immortals. And the flow of time inside the realm was already thirty-five times faster than Earth, and ten times faster than the mortal world he currently in. That alone was incredible, as a single day outside equated to over a month within.
But that wasn't the limit. He could push it even further—all the way up to three hundred times faster than Earth or two hundred times faster than the mortal world.
Liam leaned back slowly, a soft exhale escaping his lips. He had seen many broken rules, but this… this was defiance of causality itself.
An entire world that could evolve centuries while mere days passed outside. A world that could be reshaped, cultivated, and grown in secret, all the while also hidden from Immortals.
Liam sat still, letting the implications sink in.
The practical benefits alone were astounding. He was now the owner of the secret realm, which means he ccould change its laws and lifts the restriction if he wants to. He could also make time in there dance to his design.
But that wasn't all there is to the secret. According to the information in his head, it could also be integrated into the Dimensional Space, forming a subordinate world under its authority.
Integrate it… with the Dimensional Space?
That possibility was almost unthinkable.
The Dimensional Space itself was already something beyond comprehension—an independent pocket of existence whose very coordinates were not part of any known universe.
According to the System's earlier explanation, it's located in the Grand Universe—a place which according to the system, is filled with extremely terrifying entities.
Liam's mind raced, as he thought of what this means for him and the things he can achieve with it.
He wondered what kind of existence he would have to become before he could even attempt such a feat.
"Just what level would I need to reach…" he muttered softly, his gaze distant, "…before I can touch something that exists beyond reality itself?"
"Now then, let's see what the next treasure holds," he said softly.
[Heavenly Scriptures Pagoda]
Description: A nine-level Celestial–Primordial pagoda that contains every manual ever written or conceived—cultivation, battle, weapon, alchemy, formation, and Dao. Each floor represents one of the Nine Heavens; the higher the level, the purer the knowledge and the stronger the laws. Inside are cultivation, enlightenment, alchemy, and training rooms whose effects and time flow multiply with every floor.
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More knowledge about the Pagoda poured into Liam's mind, layer after layer, until the sheer magnitude of it left him frozen in silence.
The deeper he understood its structure, the more impossible it became to comprehend. The Heavenly Scriptures Pagoda wasn't just a divine treasure—it was perfection forged into form.
Every aspect of cultivation, from body refinement to enlightenment, from alchemy to weapon forging, from array formation to Dao comprehension, was contained within it.
From the information in his head, Liam knew that if such an artifact ever appeared in the open, sects would raze continents to claim it. Empires would collapse overnight. Even Immortal Sects would march to war without hesitation.
The Pagoda was more than a treasure—it was a library of creation itself. A sanctuary of wisdom that held the foundation of every art, every law, and every truth ever conceived. Its nine floors represented the Nine Heavens, each more profound than the last, and within them were chambers for cultivation, enlightenment, alchemy, and training—each amplifying progress beyond imagination.
Liam sat still for a long moment, then exhaled slowly and smiled softly.
"So this is what a Celestial artifact truly is," he murmured.
He could already sense the endless potential it offered, the knowledge and opportunities it contained. But there was no rush, as he intends to explore it in the future.
With the Pagoda and the secret realm, he could train his people, build an army and build the greatest empire.
Liam's smile widened when he thought of this. It seems like he won't have to sit around and wait until he has created the perfect foundation for his cultivation. He can start building his force whenever he wants.
But that would be for later, for now, he still has more treasures to check on.