Multiverse Skill System

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"No, the level of life aura is still Quasi-Saint."

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, and after a moment, Yi Shuihan finally thought of a possibility.

Originally, it could have descended as a Quasi-Saint, but if that were the case, it would have been extremely difficult for it to climb to the higher Saint level, with virtually no hope. Now, it has only been born at the Heaven-Stepping level, which is equivalent to laying an incredibly solid foundation. The more solid the foundation, the greater the possibility of achieving the Saint level in the future. When it grows to the Quasi-Saint level, its hidden potential will explode, allowing it to take another step forward.

"Is this the secret of Nirvana?"

At this moment, Yi Shuihan finally understood the terrifying nature of Nirvana, transforming his previous cultivation into a powerful foundation for Nirvana, thus creating the possibility of advancing to a higher level.

"Human, why do I feel there is something familiar about you?"

The childish voice made Yi Shuihan realize that the person in front of him was a male.

Most people think of the phoenix as female, and often use it to praise women. However, Yi Shuihan knows that the phoenix is ​​not only female, but also male, and the one in front of him is proof of that.

"Is this what you mean?"

Yi Shuihan spread his hands, and a phantom that was eight parts similar to the phoenix in front of him appeared.

The phantom was merely a wisp of the phoenix's soul, possessing only some instincts. Upon seeing a being of the same origin, it couldn't wait to fly over.

The newborn phoenix had a confused look in its big eyes, but it could sense that the phantom was not harmful to it, so it let it come over. Then, the two made contact and the phantom directly merged into the phoenix's body.

"Is it broken?"

Yi Shuihan felt that his connection with the phoenix phantom was about to be severed, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. However, he quickly recovered, since the phantom was not very important to him and did not help his strength at all.

"So that's how it is. This is the soul I lost after being severely injured by a powerful figure before my last Nirvana."

"I wonder what happened to that powerful figure in the end?"

“At that time, we were both badly injured. I had to undergo a rebirth to recover from my injuries, and he probably wouldn’t have survived.”

It must be that the powerful figure left behind a legacy and even created the supernatural power that Shangguan Rou used before.

"How about we make a deal, humans?"

"Oh! What kind of deal? Tell me about it."

Yi Shuihan looked at the phoenix in front of him with great curiosity. He knew that the benefit of finding the phoenix after so many hardships was probably this next thing.

"As you can see, I have just completed my Nirvana and am in my weakest period. It will take me some time to grow stronger, so I need you as my protector."

"A protector? That's like a nanny?"

There is no doubt about the term "protector," but the concept of protectors does exist in this world.

“A nanny? You could say that. I need you to protect me during my childhood so that I can grow up smoothly.”

How long will it take you to grow up?

"Three hundred years, just three hundred years!"

The phoenix's voice was full of pride, as if three hundred years was an extraordinary number. In fact, it was. Beasts have a much longer lifespan than humans, but their cultivation speed is also much slower, usually only a fraction of that of humans. In this world, the youngest person to reach the World Realm is over five hundred years old, so three hundred years is indeed very short.

"It's too long."

Three hundred years is naturally a short time for others, but it's different for Yi Shuihan. He is not willing to spend three hundred years protecting this phoenix.

Phoenix was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting Yi Shuihan's attitude.

“After protecting the Dao for three hundred years, I will also give you a drop of Nirvana Life Essence Blood.”

"The life essence of Nirvana?"

“That’s right. This is a special blood essence that only our Phoenix Clan possesses. The number of times our Phoenix Clan can undergo Nirvana is not actually unlimited, but is determined at birth. Each Nirvana consumes one drop of Nirvana life essence, and I have a total of 5 drops. This is my 4th Nirvana, and I have only one drop of Nirvana life essence left.”

Chapter 1008, Nirvana Life Essence Blood

Yi Shuihan had never heard of Nirvana's life essence before, but now that he knew, he immediately realized how extraordinary it was. It was a chance for rebirth! A version that combined rebirth with upgraded talents.

Yi Shuihan was truly tempted. If this Nirvana Life Essence Blood was real, he would be willing to spend three hundred years here.

However, further confirmation is needed. Someone cultivated to Yi Shuihan's level wouldn't simply believe everything they hear. This Nirvana Life Essence Blood is so important, why would the other party take it out? According to them, there are a total of 5 drops of essence blood, and 4 have already been used. They certainly didn't ask anyone to act as a protector before, and then they took out the Nirvana Essence Blood, so why did they...?

"Don't even think about killing me to take my blood. Nirvana essence blood can only be taken with my consent. Otherwise, if you kill me, at most I will be reborn again in some corner of this world, and it will be thousands of years before I reappear."

Seemingly aware of Yi Shuihan's thoughts, Phoenix continued to explain.

“I have undergone Nirvana four times in a row. If I cannot reach the Ancestral Realm this time, then there is absolutely no possibility of a fifth time. Therefore, I have staked everything on this one. I am asking you to be my protector so that my growth this time can be smoother.”

This explanation is barely plausible, but Yi Shuihan keenly sensed that the other party seemed to be hiding something, as if they were urgently looking for a protector.

"why me?"

Phoenix fell silent, remaining speechless for a long time under Yi Shuihan's gaze.

"Fine, perhaps this is fate. You should leave!"

"what?"

Yi Shuihan looked at Phoenix with a puzzled expression, wondering what kind of madness the other party was going through.

"Tell me why, and I'll leave right away."

"You really want to know, but sometimes the more you know, the more dangerous it is."

“I’m not afraid of danger, just tell me.”

Phoenix finally told Yi Shuihan the reason, which made Yi Shuihan regret it a little.

It turns out there was a reason why Phoenix was in such a hurry to find a protector: he was being watched by a powerful being far superior to him—the Ancestor of Humanity.

For unknown reasons, the Ancestor of Humanity wanted to obtain the bodies of the four divine beasts, including himself. Last time, he had not actually cultivated to the peak, but was forced to undergo Nirvana just to prevent the Ancestor of Humanity from finding him.

Although none of the Four Divine Beasts were a match for the Ancestor of Humanity, if they were determined to hide, they could still manage to conceal it at a great cost.

Because of his rebirth, Phoenix's cultivation level dropped from the third level of the World Realm, equivalent to a Quasi-Saint, to his current level of Stepping into the Heavens. Unless he never steps into the World Realm again, he will be discovered by the Ancestor of Humanity the day he reaches the World Realm.

Phoenix needs a strong figure to buy him some time, that is, to hold off the Ancestor of Humanity for a short while during his advancement. Once he advances, he will naturally have a way to hide again.

"You want me to be your scapegoat! If the Ancestor wants to kill me, I have no chance of escaping."

"Didn't I plan to use Nirvana essence blood as the price? After you are killed, you can be reborn again with Nirvana life essence blood. Moreover, I have some more that can help you improve to the third level of the World Realm. If you are not killed, you will have made a huge profit. Even if you are killed, you can quickly reach the third level of the World Realm after you are reborn."

"You have your own resources, why don't you use them?"

"I need to overcome the hurdle of the World Realm. If you're not strong enough, I won't be able to use it!"

The third level of the World Realm is equivalent to the Quasi-Saint level. Even if Yi Shuihan has no bottleneck in reaching the Quasi-Saint level, it will still take him a long time to reach it. If he had a phoenix, the time would be greatly shortened.

How long do you expect me to hold them off?

"One hundred breaths, just one hundred breaths."

Yi Shuihan assessed his own strength. Although he was no match for a Saint-level opponent, he could hold out for a short time. If he could advance to Quasi-Saint, holding out for a hundred breaths would be a piece of cake.

"Alright, I agree to this. From today onwards, I will be your protector. But before that, I would like to go to a few other places first."

As Yi Shuihan spoke, he released the other three illusory figures.

A knowing glint flashed in the phoenix's eyes. He knew what Yi Shuihan wanted to do, but he didn't want to stop him. After all, the other three divine beasts were actually allies with him.

"But how did those three souls get lost?"

A feeling of being shrouded in conspiracy washed over him, and he immediately told Yi Shuihan what he felt.

After listening, Yi Shuihan fell into deep thought. After all, the other three divine beasts should not have suffered the same fate as the phoenix. How did Shangguan Rou manage to gather these four souls?

Under normal circumstances, Yi Shuihan would not have insisted on continuing to search for the other three divine beasts, but his intuition told him that the journey would be safe and even bring great opportunities.

Should we trust our intuition, or should we act rationally and remain inactive if we don't know the specifics?

"If I wait until I reach the Quasi-Saint level before going..."

He had this thought, but his intuition resurfaced, as if telling him that if he did so, he would miss the opportunity.

"I'll take the risk. Fortune favors the bold. Besides, I'm an outsider. Even the ancestor of this world shouldn't have been able to foresee my fate. And if he really has that ability, even if I don't go, he'll find other ways."

"That's fine, I'll go alone. If anything goes wrong, I'm confident I can still escape."

Yi Shuihan said to Phoenix.

Seeing Yi Shuihan's resolute expression, Phoenix knew that Yi Shuihan's mind was made up and could not be changed. He sighed and his expression changed.

"In that case, you may take it with you!"

From the phoenix's mouth, a unique ball of fire was spewed out, with five colors combined in a very clear and distinct manner.

"Could this be the life essence of Nirvana?"

In a moment of inspiration, Yi Shuihan blurted out, his eyes filled with surprise.

"That's right, it's the essence blood of Nirvana. With it, even if you are killed, you can save your life."

"Is this alright? I haven't even done the work of a protector yet."

Yi Shuihan couldn't understand Phoenix's behavior at all. Any creature with a little bit of rationality wouldn't be so foolish. If Yi Shuihan ran away with the essence blood, wouldn't he suffer a huge loss?

Chapter 1009, The White Tiger Hidden in the Sword

Phoenix's actions were a complete gamble with her life on Yi Shuihan, and recalling everything that happened after their meeting, everything seemed strange.

"I won't lie to you. Even if you obtain the Nirvana Life Essence Blood, there's still a procedure before it can be used by you. As long as it's with you, I can roughly know your situation. If you die, whether I use it to save you depends on my mood at the time."

Phoenix explained.

"This is the right thing!"

Hearing what the other party said, Yi Shuihan breathed a sigh of relief. He really couldn't believe that Phoenix was so good to him.

Yi Shuihan chose to accept the essence blood. He was not afraid of Phoenix's intentions. How could Phoenix know his trump card? As long as Yi Shuihan was willing, he could simply give up the peach and leave this universe. Could Phoenix catch up with him?

"By the way, my name is Yi Shuihan. How should I address you?"

Suddenly realizing that he didn't even know the other person's name, Yi Shuihan asked.

“A name? I have several names. I take on a new one every time I undergo Nirvana. This time, my name is Po Zu.”

Breaking through the Ancestral Realm? It means breaking through to the Ancestral Realm. The concept is good, but it always makes Yi Shuihan feel strange.

Outside the original Fire Mountain Range,

Shangguan Rou stared in disbelief in the direction of the volcanic mountain range, muttering to herself, "How is this possible? Am I hallucinating? The volcanoes... the volcanoes have all disappeared!"

Even though Shangguan Rou was outside the Fire Mountain Range, she could still feel the heat coming from there. But now, she not only didn't feel the heat, but also felt a bit cold, as if the temperature around her was being constantly drawn to the other side.

"Master!"

A hint of worry flashed in her eyes. Shangguan Rou wanted to rush over to find Yi Shuihan, but then she remembered Yi Shuihan's instructions to wait outside, and hesitated.

"Have you missed me these past few days?"

When Yi Shuihan's voice reached Shangguan Rou's ears, she trembled and looked at him with disbelief, her eyes glistening with tears.

"I wasn't thinking about you at all!"

She turned her head away haughtily, but her eyes kept glancing at Yi Shuihan out of the corner of her eye.

I'm not worried about him, it's just that if something happens to him, my foundation will never be able to be restored.

With a slight smile, Yi Shuihan saw through Shangguan Rou's insincerity but did not expose her.

"Let's go, let's go to the next place."

Aside from the phoenix, the phantom images of the three divine beasts appeared in Yi Shuihan's hand. Yi Shuihan used a special secret method to sense the distance between himself and the three, and then determined the location of the white tiger as his next target.

"That direction should be the Central Region!"

......

Yi Shuihan walked down the avenue like a refined gentleman. Two people behind him, Shangguan Rou, dressed in a maid's outfit, looked around curiously. Shangguan Rou had never been to the Central Region before; she had only heard about it from others many years ago.

The Central Region is very prosperous, with many cultivators. Even ordinary people have the strength of around level 4 Blood Condensation. Level 7 Blood Condensation cultivators can be seen everywhere on the streets, and level 8 and 9 cultivators are not uncommon. However, those at the Heavenly Stepping Realm are considered minor experts, but they are only seen occasionally.

Because Shangguan Rou exuded the unique aura of the Sky-Stepping Realm, none of the people around her were foolish enough to try and show off in front of Yi Shuihan.

"Another second-generation rich kid from who-knows-where. She's clearly a good-for-nothing, yet she's a maid in the Heavenly Realm."

"She's so beautiful, even more beautiful than my goddess, and she's just a maid! Good heavens! This world is so unfair."

The combination of Yi Shuihan and Shangguan Rou attracted a lot of attention, and people secretly communicated with each other, unaware that their communication was completely exposed to Yi Shuihan's perception.

With an unyielding smile on his face, Yi Shuihan arrived at his destination, a building called the Weapon Pavilion.

The Weapon Pavilion is just an ordinary place that sells weapons. The so-called treasures are only for those below the Heavenly Realm. The treasure that guards the pavilion is just an ordinary earth-level artifact.

"I never expected it to be in this place. It's really well hidden."