Chapter 63: Star-Level Technique, Visualization Token +10
Strange characters were carved onto the Sealed Divine Stele, along with profound and mysterious diagrams,
and other things Zhou Han couldn't even name,
as if it contained everything in existence.
"The closer you get, the better the comprehension effect!"
Zhou Han remembered the reminder from that phantom,
but the problem now was—how to get closer?
First, countless sword energies were constantly attacking, and the gravity here seemed far stronger than the outside world.
The closer he got to the Sealed Divine Stele, the stronger the sense of oppression became.
So getting closer was definitely not an easy task.
"No wonder Nie Tianchen said that newcomers rarely pass on their first try."
Just this gravity alone made it difficult for people to adapt.
But once you adapted, it would be much easier the second time you came in.
After adapting to the gravity, it would then test your comprehension ability.
If your aptitude was too poor and you couldn't comprehend a Gold-tier or higher technique, then it would all be for nothing.
That would mean you were destined to fail awakening.
"Hm? This token is reacting?"
The token in his hand emitted a faint golden light—it was clearly activated.
From the moment Nie Tianchen handed the token to Zhou Han until he entered the Visualization Hall,
the token had remained inactive,
and Zhou Han couldn't even inspect it.
Without hesitation, he checked it immediately.
[Visualization Token]: The key to entering the Visualization Hall. After activation, it can provide the holder with a slight boost in comprehension while inside the hall.
"No wonder it just glowed gold—it must have been helping me comprehend the stele."
This was definitely a good item, and Zhou Han felt delighted.
This thing should also be able to be enhanced!
Sure enough, after silently choosing to enhance it once,
a flash of white light appeared, indicating success.
Zhou Han continued enhancing it until it reached +10 before stopping.
Its updated description appeared on his virtual panel.
[Visualization Token +10]: Allows free access to all areas of the Sword God Hall. Inside the Visualization Hall, it provides the holder with an immense amount of comprehension power.
"After ten enhancements, the effect is indeed incredible!"
Zhou Han felt a surge of excitement after seeing the description.
An item that could be enhanced ten times already proved its extraordinary nature.
And its effects did not disappoint him.
First, it allowed free access to all areas of the Sword God Hall—this alone brought countless benefits.
One had to know that many places inside the Sword God Hall required special permissions.
Now that Zhou Han held this token, he could move freely without restriction.
For example, entering areas belonging to other cities was equivalent to easily crossing servers.
There were also some exclusive secret realms that even mid-level members normally had no permission to enter.
Of course, Zhou Han still didn't fully understand the Sword God Hall, and there were many unknown areas that someone of his level couldn't access yet.
"Enough thinking about that. Right now, comprehending the Sealed Divine Stele is the most important thing."
Zhou Han quickly calmed his excited emotions.
With the boost of immense comprehension power, just from the wording alone,
it sounded vast and incredibly powerful.
But how strong it actually was, Zhou Han couldn't quantify.
"Then let's test its actual effect now!"
Instead of standing still to comprehend, he moved as close to the Sealed Divine Stele as possible.
Only then could he ensure success.
He immediately mobilized all his strength and moved forward with difficulty.
As expected, the closer he got, the pressure increased proportionally.
Twenty minutes later.
"Huff… This is about my limit. Trying to move any closer with my current strength is too difficult."
Zhou Han let out a long breath, his forehead already covered in sweat.
He was still more than ten meters away from the Sealed Divine Stele.
Don't underestimate those ten meters.
That short distance now felt like an insurmountable chasm before him.
Every centimeter he moved forward caused the pressure to increase exponentially.
Zhou Han could already feel his body reaching its limit.
If he forced himself further, he might suffer severe injuries or even be obliterated.
"Now let me see just how effective this immense comprehension power really is!"
After resting for a few minutes, Zhou Han adjusted himself to his best state
and focused directly on the Sealed Divine Stele.
It felt as if he had entered an entire world—one filled with stars and a vast cosmic sea.
A white-haired man stood beneath a waterfall, where a violent torrent cascaded down from a height of thousands of feet, relentlessly crashing onto his body.
Yet the man's expression didn't change at all—he stood there completely unmoving.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, the man roared, and a violent aura burst from his body.
The massive waterfall was actually forced to flow upward in reverse.
"Hiss! So powerful! This kind of pure physical strength is terrifying."
Zhou Han was shocked by the scene. He had previously been somewhat proud of his own strength,
but now he had completely calmed down.
He had yet to truly encounter the real experts of this world.
As the scene gradually blurred, a system notification sounded in his mind.
[You have comprehended the Star-level technique: Dustless Sword Body. Do you wish to learn it?]
Hm?
"I actually succeeded in comprehending a technique?"
"It must have been that white-haired man training—that was the comprehension scene."
Hearing the system prompt, Zhou Han was stunned.
It hadn't even been five minutes, and he had already comprehended it.
Dustless Sword Body?
Zhou Han had heard of this technique before.
Just an hour ago, he had fought against it.
It was the technique used by those two sword guards.
He hadn't expected it to be a Star-level technique.
"No wonder even the sword energy storm couldn't break through—it's a Star-level technique."
Zhou Han had been puzzled at the time, but now he finally understood.
This was a technique created by the Sword God—a defensive technique.
Those sword guards hadn't mastered its true essence.
If they had reached the level of that white-haired man, Zhou Han figured he would've been instantly killed by them.
"Could this be the effect of immense comprehension power? Starting off by comprehending a Star-level technique?"
Zhou Han felt quite pleased. The second step of the awakening task was now complete.
He had been a bit worried before, but now he could finally relax.
Just as Zhou Han was about to accept and learn the technique,
[Visualization Token +10] suddenly erupted with a burst of golden light,
engulfing Zhou Han completely.
A few seconds later, it fully merged into his body.
Another system notification sounded.
[Massive comprehension power detected. Re-comprehending skill. Please wait…]
What the hell?
What's going on?
Zhou Han was confused.
"Could it be that my earlier comprehension was achieved without the boost of immense comprehension power—purely relying on my own ability?"
That seemed to be the only possibility.
The system's prompt made everything clear.
"Damn, I really am a genius. Even without cheating, I could comprehend a Star-level technique. That kind of talent is something to be proud of."
Zhou Han grinned, feeling excited.
He had heard from Nie Tianchen that most people who passed the awakening
only comprehended Gold- or Platinum-tier techniques.
Being able to comprehend a Diamond-tier technique was already extremely rare.
As for Star-level techniques, they were almost unheard of.
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