The Artifact Spirit cleared its throat awkwardly and then said, "You have defeated a Yang Wheel Realm Corpse Monster. Although your cultivation is slightly lacking, by Spirit Pill Realm standards, you have almost no weaknesses."

"I have here ten priceless Supreme Treasures for you to choose from."

Clatter!

Ten beams of golden light flashed simultaneously. After seeing what the Artifact Spirit had taken out, both Chu Nan and Jiang Yixing were filled with shock.

"This... this is a King-Level Spiritual Martial!" Jiang Yixing looked at the King-Level Spiritual Martial Longsword, almost eager to snatch it.

Chu Nan was also tempted by the King-Level Spiritual Martial, but quickly suppressed it, since he had the Willow Branch Sword, which could easily be refined to King-Level!

"There are even Profound Grade Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques, and even Secret Techniques!" Zheng Yao exclaimed in surprise, as it was her first time seeing Profound Grade Martial Skills!

The strongest Martial Skills in the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect were said to be only top-tier Yellow Grade.

Chu Nan was tempted by these items as well, not knowing which would be the best to choose.

"This item..." Suddenly, the Artifact Spirit took out a Jade Bottle, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This item is also for you to choose."

Chu Nan looked puzzlingly at the Jade Bottle and found that it seemed to contain a drop of liquid, uncertain of its use.

"Presumably, it's for enhancing cultivation, temporarily useless to me." Chu Nan was preparing to enter the Yang Wheel Realm next, and a treasure that boosted cultivation would let him directly step into the Yang Wheel Realm, losing the chance to realize his potential.

So Chu Nan shifted his gaze to the other treasures.

As he hesitated about choosing either the Profound Grade Martial Skill or a Secret Technique, Kui Guang suddenly said, "This... this is it! Chu Nan, quickly choose that Jade Bottle!"

Chu Nan was somewhat perplexed, and his gaze fell back onto the Jade Bottle, feeling a sense of wonder.

The item appeared ordinary, so why would Kui Guang urge him to choose it?

Since Kui Guang chose it, it likely wouldn't be a bad choice. So he pointed to the Jade Bottle and said, "I choose this one."

"Oh?" The Artifact Spirit seemed surprised and asked, "Do you recognize what's inside here?"

Chu Nan shook his head and said, "I don't recognize it, but I sense what's inside the Jade Bottle will benefit me."

"Could it be fateful for you?" The Artifact Spirit hesitated slightly and then said, "I'll give you a chance to choose again."

Hearing the Artifact Spirit's attitude, Chu Nan was more curious and asked, "Please tell me, what exactly is this item?"

The Artifact Spirit explained, "This item is called Expanding Spirit Liquid, possessing the terrifying power to expand the Sea of Consciousness and enhance Spiritual Sense!"

Chu Nan was completely shocked. It is known that the most complex and mysterious part of the human body is the soul, with the Sea of Consciousness comparable to the human dantian, and Spiritual Sense can be likened to the spiritual power within the body.

The soul's powers are infinite, capable of perceiving external objects and even destroying another's soul. Refined to the extreme, as long as the soul remains, one can live forever!

But soul cultivation is exceedingly difficult, only Divine Light Realm Martial Artists above the Yang Wheel Realm qualify to touch upon it.

Below the Divine Light Realm, the most common use of the soul is merely sensing another's cultivation, passively enhanced only during breakthroughs, unable to be independently controlled.

An item that can strengthen the soul is, without a doubt, priceless!

Seeing Chu Nan increasingly tempted, the Artifact Spirit said, "Though Expanding Spirit Liquid is precious, its power is incredibly violent as well."

"At least, it may scatter your consciousness and make you lose yourself, at worst, rip your soul to shreds, leaving you a mere shell. With your current strength, using Expanding Spirit Liquid is akin to courting death."

Upon hearing of its dangers, Chu Nan hesitated and became cautious.

Keeps in mind that Kui Guang is just a wisp of a remnant soul. If he intended to use Expanding Spirit Liquid to harm his soul and take over his body, what then?

Though precious, the item harbors potential danger too.

Perhaps aware of Chu Nan's hesitation, Kui Guang said, "Chu Nan, feel free to use it."

"Expanding Spirit Liquid's power is indeed hard for you to bear now, but I am here."

"After using Expanding Spirit Liquid, your soul will become stronger, allowing you to begin cultivating Martial Skills using Spiritual Sense to fight!"

"The power you can't absorb, I'll absorb to restore some of my strength."

Upon hearing this, Chu Nan was reassured that selecting Expanding Spirit Liquid was due to Kui Guang's need for it, rather than an intention to possess him.

After careful consideration, he thought that a powerful one who stood atop the lower realms in life wouldn't covet his mere Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artist's body; he was being overly cautious.

So Chu Nan's eyes became determined, saying firmly, "I choose Expanding Spirit Liquid!"

Upon hearing this answer, the Artifact Spirit sighed, "If so, then I wish you good luck."

After handing the Jade Bottle to Chu Nan, the Artifact Spirit put away the other treasures and urged, "You can train here for now; the Haotian Tower will open again in a few days, and it's not late to leave then."

After speaking, the Artifact Spirit slowly disappeared, as if it had never been there.

Chu Nan's group exchanged looks, with Zheng Yao first saying, "This senior Artifact Spirit is right; I should immediately take the Body Refining Pill, lest someone covet it after we leave."

With that said, Zheng Yao moved to the side and began taking the Body Refining Pill.

Jiang Yixing also said, "I have to use the Martial Communication Jade to comprehend more Martial Intent, so I'll be taking my leave, Chu Nan."

His silhouette flashed as well, heading off to train in the distance.

Holding the Jade Bottle, Chu Nan quietly asked, "Sword Venerable Master, how do I use this Expanding Spirit Liquid?"

Before long, Kui Guang replied, "Sit cross-legged, and drop the Expanding Spirit Liquid onto your brow; it will automatically merge with your soul."

"The process of strengthening your soul with Expanding Spirit Liquid will be very painful, so brace yourself."

Chu Nan nodded solemnly, then followed Kui Guang's instructed method, dropping the Expanding Spirit Liquid onto his brow.

A drop of blue liquid slipped out from the Jade Bottle and gently landed on his forehead.

A wave of coolness rushed over, and Chu Nan even felt a bit comfortable.

But soon, he no longer felt comfortable.

The Expanding Spirit Liquid merged into his forehead, directly penetrating his soul.

Chu Nan's pupils shrank, his face contorted in pain and his entire body stiffened. He felt as if a sharp sword had stabbed directly into his skull.

With a crack, the pained Chu Nan couldn't help but clench his fists, crushing the Jade Bottle into fragments.

The fragments pierced through his palm, yet Chu Nan paid no mind. Compared to the pain inflicted on his soul, his palm being pierced felt like a mere massage.

Riiip!

The sensation of a sword stabbing into his soul disappeared, followed by even greater pain.

His soul seemed to transform into a piece of cloth, pulled by countless hands crazily outward.

Under the force of these tugs, this "cloth" was once again and again torn apart, yet every tear would also heal once more.

As time passed, the "cloth" grew larger and larger, yet the pulling force grew increasingly terrifying.

If there were originally a hundred people tugging, now there were a thousand or ten thousand!

Normally, enduring such agony would have caused him to faint long ago, but not only did Chu Nan not pass out, he became even more lucid, and his sense of pain became even keener!

Every second felt like enduring a year of confinement by Chu Han, equally painful.

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