I Have Unlimited Dantians

"The first trial was a test of character, the second a test of strength. Without strength, you would have no right to become my disciple. The third was a test of wisdom and memory; it is very difficult to pass without them. The fourth was a test of willpower; you could not have come within thirty meters with an unsteady will. Not only did you pass all four, but you did so perfectly. This gratifies me greatly!"

"The inheritance I, Zihua Daoist Xia Yang, leave behind consists of the Eight Great Swordsmanship techniques. Every single one has the power to destroy heaven and earth. However, even the most basic of these requires you to reach the Secret Realm before you can begin its cultivation. You are currently only at the Ultimate Venerable Level, so you cannot yet receive my Swordsmanship inheritance!"

The illusory figure said.

Powerful cultivators on the Floating Heaven Continent usually had their own titles. For instance, Nie Yun's title was the Blood Prison Demon Venerable, and his friend's designation, Divine Thief Qian Huan, was also a title—his real name was Illusory Thousand Hands. Listening to this Zihua Daoist, it seemed his name was Xia Yang.

'His surname is Xia, and he has three eyes... What race could he be?' Nie Yun had absolutely no recollection of such a being from his past life.

"...However, all my Swordsmanship techniques are inscribed on the jade walls in the eight halls. Once you reach the Secret Realm, you can begin your cultivation based on them. What you must do now is refine the entire Cave Mansion. After the Refinement, if you have a Storage Dantian, you can place the Cave Mansion inside it and carry it with you. It's extremely convenient!"

The illusory figure spoke on, oblivious to Nie Yun's inner thoughts.

'A portable Cave Mansion?'

Nie Yun was stunned. He felt as if his heart had just exploded. An immense wave of excitement flooded his mind, making him dizzy.

'A portable Cave Mansion is simply too precious! In my past life, I never obtained one, despite my high status and great strength. I never imagined I'd be this lucky in my new life, having the chance to acquire one before even reaching the Secret Realm!'

'A portable Cave Mansion is incredibly convenient. It can be large or small, people can enter it, and the Spiritual Qi inside is much richer than in the outside world. It's truly a priceless treasure.'

"Yes. Straight ahead is the Heart of the Cave Mansion, which controls everything. Once you refine it, you will have complete control. However, refining it requires not only a tenacious will but also an unyielding character. Go, my successor. Refine the Cave Mansion and receive my inheritance. Then I, too, can rest in peace."

The illusory figure spoke softly, a gratified smile on his face.

"Thank you, Senior, for granting me this opportunity. I am eternally grateful! I will definitely carry your Swordsmanship to new heights and not bring shame to your name!"

Although he knew this illusory figure was merely a Soul Mark, Nie Yun remained extremely respectful. He knelt reverently and performed eight resounding kowtows.

Whatever the other party's motives were, the benefits of refining the Heart of the Cave Mansion were simply too immense. Even on the Floating Heaven Continent, this would give him the capital to stand on his own two feet. For such a tremendous favor, a few kowtows were nothing; even a much greater price would be worth paying!

"Excellent, excellent! Faced with such a treasure, you are neither arrogant nor rash. Instead, you remain courteous to me and know to be grateful. I can now pass the Zihua Cave Mansion to you with peace of mind!"

Seeing the young man kneeling on the ground so politely, the illusory figure nodded in satisfaction.

'The Heart of the Cave Mansion represents the entire Zihua Cave Mansion. He knows such a precious thing is right in front of him, yet this young man is neither arrogant nor impatient. He didn't rush forward, but instead thanked me. It seems I didn't choose the wrong person!'

'With an heir like this, my Swordsmanship and treasures have not been given to the wrong person!'

"Alright now. Cultivate well, my successor. I am but a wisp of a remnant soul. My task is complete, and it is time for me to depart."

The illusory figure smiled, his body growing increasingly faint. As his voice faded, he vanished completely.

A Soul Mark could only last for a certain amount of time. It was already quite surprising that this one had been able to say so much to Nie Yun.

'The Eight Great Swordsmanship techniques, a portable Cave Mansion... If I'd known the Zihua Cave Mansion was this amazing in my past life, I would have gone through any hardship to find all Nine Great Jade Seals! Still... it's even better to get it in this life. There's far more room for it to be useful!'

Getting to his feet, Nie Yun knew the Soul Mark had dissipated and would not reappear. He put the matter out of his mind, gave a faint smile, and strode toward the Heart of the Cave Mansion.

The Heart of the Cave Mansion was a jade-like stone that resembled a human heart, beating continuously.

With every beat, the image of a great hall would surface within it. After watching for a moment, the general layout of the entire Cave Mansion took shape in Nie Yun's mind.

As expected of an incredible Cave Mansion left by a Supreme Powerhouse, its scale was vast, far beyond Nie Yun's imagination. The Zihua Cave Mansion spanned dozens of miles and was divided into ten great halls. Eight of these halls contained treasures collected by the Zihua Daoist. However, even after refining the Heart of the Cave Mansion, he would not be able to open these eight. They could only be unlocked after reaching a certain level and mastering the corresponding Swordsmanship.

The ninth hall was for cultivation. The Spiritual Qi here was incredibly rich, even more so than in the Inner Hall that had been filled with Spirit Stones. He could only imagine that his cultivation speed in here would be at least ten times faster than outside!

The last hall was the location of all the Cave Mansion's mechanisms and arrays. To command all the mechanisms and arrays within the Cave Mansion, one had to have control over this hall.

PHEW!

Understanding the purpose and function of these halls, Nie Yun forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart. He took a deep breath, bit his finger, and dripped blood onto the jade-like heart, simultaneously sending his spirit to permeate it.

The Heart of a Cave Mansion was extremely difficult to create, and therefore just as difficult to refine. First and foremost, one had to be able to withstand the will of its original creator. If one couldn't even do that, it would be impossible for the Cave Mansion to accept a new master.

The moment his spirit entered the Heart of the Cave Mansion, Nie Yun felt a unique will lashing out at him. It assaulted him like a torrential storm, causing him to freeze on the spot.

'It's so powerful! I have to hold on!'

Feeling the power of that will, Nie Yun's brow furrowed as his fists clenched tightly.

'I've already passed so many trials. I absolutely cannot fail now. Otherwise, I'll regret it for the rest of my life.'

'This is the perfect opportunity to temper my soul and see if I can break through to the Spirit Level!'

As the idea suddenly struck him, a look of grim determination spread across Nie Yun's face.

'This rushing will is putting immense pressure on me, but it's also the perfect tool for tempering my spirit. If I can hold on, I might be able to use this opportunity to break through to the Spirit Level soul!'

'Once I succeed and possess a Spirit Level soul, even Secret Realm Powerhouses like Huangg Chen and the Zi Qiong Emperor will be nothing more than trash I can kill in a single blow!'

'A Spirit Level soul can completely break through conventional limits, allowing me to kill opponents of a higher realm. Even a Secret Realm Powerhouse, as long as their soul hasn't reached the Spirit Level, would face certain death against me!'

'Endure! Endure!'

Roaring in his heart, Nie Yun continued the Refinement of the Heart of the Cave Mansion. At the same time, his soul was being honed, growing at a speed visible to the naked eye. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)