My Twin Sugar Mommies and Two Systems are 100 Years Late! Volume 2 – Chapter 6.
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The entirety of the Prosperity Abode went momentarily silent after Gu Yuben posed his question.
Then, some people murmured things like, "That's right," and "I nearly forgot about this point."
Yan Anle had already thought about it.
Okay, no, he had not. He had been too excited and focused on becoming a cultivator.
It was [Immortal Clan System] who had brought it up at some point.
He could not just continue to randomly send out invitations like those eccentric people he had read about who always say, "It's all fate," and "We are fated."
His decision was that he would only use that method whenever the cultivation ceiling of the Mobile Secret Realm was increased by a major realm.
"On this matter, Honored Guests do not have to worry too much," he said. "At least two hours before each auction, all previous guests will be notified about the upcoming one, and Tickets will be available for sale."
"As for how to pay?" he continued. "Our Prosperity Abode roams the Void, so, unfortunately, there will be no physical branches out there for you to go to."
His words drew gasps.
Exists within the Void!
That claim was like a thunderclap in their minds.
He explained, "You should remember clearly how merely signing your name on the invitation cards brought you here. Purchasing the Tickets will follow a similar principle."
"Also, unlike the Invitations you received today, the Tickets can be given to others. As long as their cultivation base is no higher than the Foundation Establishment Realm."
Getting to this point, he clasped his hands behind his back. "Anyone else with doubts?"
Five seconds of silence followed, then he started, "In that case, I—"
The youth from the Crimson View Sect raised a hand.
Yan Anle's lips stopped moving, giving him the go-ahead to speak.
The youth asked, "Senior, is the limitation of the cultivation base permanent, or will Core Formation cultivators be able to come in in the future?"
Yan Anle said, "The ceiling may be lifted in the future."
After this, no one posed any more questions, so he told them, "I look forward to seeing most of you here tomorrow," before calmly walking off the stage.
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No one was easily allowed on the topmost floor, besides Dou E, whom he asked to stand guard at his personal room's door.
Seated on the floor, Yan Anle's earlier stoic demeanor had melted away like ice in the summer. In its place was unrestrained excitement.
"Alright, System, go ahead. Pour 50 Years of the Bitter Cultivation into me!" he ordered.
[Myriad Worlds]: [Yes, Host!]
Following her words, a book appeared in the air before him and shrunk in size. Before he could react, it dove straight into his forehead, startling him.
[Don't panic, Host. You must first comprehend the technique. All cultivation techniques bought from me, the system, can be automatically comprehended to the Great Perfection. Just close your eyes and focus.]
Yan Anle calmed down and followed her instruction.
Sure enough, in a short time, information filled his mind. It was like he had been practicing the technique for ages without sleep or food.
"So amazing! So profound!" he exclaimed, clicking his tongue in wonder at both the technique itself and the system's auto-learn function.
A moment later, a strange feeling came from within him. His blood, bones, flesh, marrow, muscles—every part of his physical body—heated up.
It was like he was going to be burned from within.
His entire body felt like it was on fire. Soon, he was covered in golden light, and his body floated in the air.
The air around him turned violent, and the golden light grew intense until it bore a resemblance to a small, false sun.
The golden light encompassed the room, threatening to spill out, but what kind of place was the Prosperity Abode? It was a place created by a system. The phenomenon did not even alert Dou E, who stood right outside the door.
When the light receded, his body slowly floated down, and he landed on his feet.
His skin cracked, and his hair fell off. When he opened his eyes, black strands grew out of his bald head, and his skin was no longer youthful.
Myriad Worlds and Immortal Clan chorused, [Congratulations on successfully stepping on becoming an Immortal Cultivator, Host!]
After shaking off the old skin that had yet to fall to the ground, Yan Anle was stunned by how smooth the skin on his arms was.
He turned to the mirror and saw a face he had not seen in decades.
"I'm young and handsome again!" He paused, then added, "No, that is not the point. I've become a cultivator! Systems, what realm have I broken through to?"
[Myriad Worlds] answered, [Master, you have successfully broken through to the Fifth Level of the Viscera Forging Realm.]
Yan Anle's smile froze, and confusion overcame him. "Viscera Forging Realm? What is that?"
[Immortal Clan System] took the lead this time, [Host, the realms of Body Cultivation have a different nomenclature from the Spell Cultivation that is more popular.]
A flash of understanding appeared in his eyes, then he asked, "So, this Viscera Forging Realm is equivalent to what Spell Cultivation Realm?"
[Myriad Worlds] said, [Core Formation.]
[Immortal Clan] added, [In ascending order, the realms of Body Cultivation that this world can hold are: Body Purification, Iron Skin and Bronze Bone, Viscera Forging, Silver Marrow, Golden Blood, Astral Sinew, and Void Vessel. Void Vessel corresponds to Void Refining, and Body Purification to Qi Refining.]
In tandem with her words, a table appeared on the system screen, showing the Spell and Body Cultivation Realms side by side.
"So, that is it." Yan Anle nodded, internalizing this information. Then, his brows furrowed again. "Wait, that is not right."
He pointed at the screen and probed, "I have an Immortal-grade Spirit Root and a Divine-grade Physique. Although I have only merged with a fraction of the Special Bloodline, it should already count for something as well. How can I only reach the third major realm with fifty years?"
Just look at the array of qualifications: Immortal-grade Spirit Root, Divine-grade Physique, a wondrous cultivation technique, and so on. It was not that he was being greedy, but truly, by his calculations, it was below his expectations.
[Myriad Worlds] said, [Host, there is no mistake. This is indeed the cultivation you would have attained after fifty years of secluded cultivation with the best resources.]
His expression did not brighten. He still refused to believe it.
[Immortal Clan] stepped in and explained, [Master, it's like this: You can think of the Spirit Root as a tap and your cultivation base as the bucket. The better the tap, the greater the water pressure, and the faster the bucket gets full.]
He listened attentively, picturing it in his mind.
[On another end of the scene, the type of Physiques determines what special properties and Divine Abilities one may possess or be inclined with. It also affects comprehension.]
[As for the grade, the greater it is, the purer and more stable one's cultivation base would be. However, the Heavens are fair.]
[The greater the potential brought by one's physique, the greater the cultivation requirements.]
[Simply put, it's like you having a bigger bucket than others fetching water from the same tap. Although you both fetch the same amount of water, yours will be lower because of the size, but when both water levels are the same, your bucket will be heavier.]
"That is to say, I will require more resources and dedication than others, but I will be more powerful in the same realm?"
Both systems said, [Exactly.]
Yan Anle's mood brightened again. "In that case, if I push myself to the limit now, I should be able to fight against people with even higher cultivation bases? How far do you think I can leapfrog?"
[Myriad Worlds] said, [Depending on the combat technique you learn, the quality of your weapon, and so on, I'd say only Nascent Soul or Silver Marrow cultivators can give you a run for your money. If you had combat experience, even an Early-stage Nascent Soul would not be your match in close-quarters combat.]
Hearing this, Yan Anle almost jumped around like a child. "Good! Very good! After over a hundred years of mediocrity, my spring has finally come!"
Soon, he calmed down and turned his head from side to side while staring at his reflection in the mirror. "Hey, what is with my eyes? Why are they still golden?"
[Myriad Worlds] told him, [Host, this is naturally one of the effects of the [Essence Integration Body Tempering Art]. Realm after Realm, your body will gradually become a living, breathing treasure. This technique matches your physique perfectly.]
Yan Anle perused the cultivation technique in his mind and found that it was indeed briefly mentioned there.
The eyes turning into a Treasure Eye marked the mastery of the First Chapter of the technique. The hair turning golden marked mastery of the Second Chapter, and so on.
"This… By the time I master all Chapters of this technique, will I be a walking Golden Man?" His expression turned extremely strange as he imagined this.
[Myriad Worlds] argued, [Host, won't that be beautiful? You won't have to brag about your extraordinary nature. Everyone will be able to see it. How can my, Myriad Worlds Auction House System's Host look ordinary? You have to sparkle and radiate the Dao of Treasure and Wealth.]
Yan Anle's mouth dropped open. "…Is it too late to switch cultivation techniques?"
[Myriad Worlds] hurriedly said, [Host, what do you mean? You are dissatisfied? This Technique, after combining all four Chapters, can be cultivated to the point of ascension to Divinity! It is the best technique for your physique in my collection.]
[Immortal Clan] laughed, [Myriad Worlds, your taste is really something. Going by your logic, should I also make my Host cultivate a technique to look like the walking representative of the universe's Yin and Yang, his appearance vertically split between two colors?]
[Myriad Worlds] first snapped at the other system, [Stay out of this,] before turning her attention back to Yan Anle and saying, [Host, you can learn a Disguise Technique to hide it. With the amount of points you earned from today's auction, some good ones can be exchanged from the Warehouse.]
"So, now I have to spend points to make up for this side effect?" Yan Anle sounded exasperated. "Fine, fine. You have yet to settle me on what I have earned from this auction."
[Myriad Worlds] got down to business, [Right away, Host.]
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host on completing the Mission: [First Impressions Matter]! You have already been rewarded with: [First Chapter of the Body Cultivation Technique: [Essence Integration Body Tempering Art]]!]
[You have Completed all three Start-Up Missions! An Additional Reward shall been granted.]
[Host, please choose between the following: [Treasure-Seeking Compass (Fifth-grade)] and [Array-Breaking Stone (Seventh-grade)]!]
"I have to choose?"
This was a first, but he did not think about it much.
Yan Anle thought, I wasn't expecting there to be a reward for completing all three.
He focused on the two items and their information appeared on Myriad Worlds' screen.
As a Fifth-grade one, this Treasure-Seeking Compass can search a maximum of 500 Meters in all directions each time, and items above Fifth-grade shall not be detected.
Once bound by blood, no one else can use this treasure without the owner's permission.
Also, every time the artifact is used, its core components suffer minor damage. Simply put, there is a limited number of uses; about eighty times if pushed to maximum range each time.>
"Fifth-grade Treasures… Those are treasures that will be useful to Soulshift Realm cultivators!" Yan Anle's golden eyes brightened as he calculated. "What a good treasure!"
He was tempted to nod and pick it up on the spot. Whether he used it himself or put it up for auction, its value was incalculable.
Still, he resisted the urge and gave the second item a look. He had subconsciously looked at the Treasure-Seeking Compass first because it had a higher grade, but the second item sounded amazing as well.
If pushed to the limit, challenging a Seventh-grade formation each time, it can be used up to a hundred and eight times. If weaker formations are challenged instead, it can last even longer.>
Yan Anle's now-black brows furrowed after reading this.
"This item…" He pondered. "It can break formations comparable to the Soul Transformation Realm. The uses are also plentiful. If novels and game have thought me anything about arrays, it's that for those who know nothing about them, they are a nightmare. One can even say that they are unfair."
Array formations could allow people with weaker cultivation bases deal with those with higher cultivation bases, and not just one opponent, but many.
He knew nothing about formations. Should he get trapped in one someday, that could be game over.
He sucked on his bottom lip for some time before saying, "Myriad Worlds, I choose..."