Primordial treasure

Story context

Buckle up, fellow Daoists, because Ji Ning has just walked into the ultimate cultivation library, and he's about to suffer a severe case of *I-want-all-of-these-itis*. This chapter is a glorious tour through the Three Realms Palace's divine abilities, where Ji Ning finally gets his hands on the legendary Eight-Nine Arcane Art. But before he can start transforming into a bird or tanking Pure Yang treasure strikes, he needs to pass a trial. And spoiler alert: this trial makes sweeping mountain paths look like a walk in the park. The chapter balances dizzying power fantasy — "My body can become as tough as a Primordial treasure?!" — with the classic ground rule: pick one, master it, don't be a greedy fool.

Why it matters

This is a classic Xianxia "shopping for superpowers" chapter, and the key is to enjoy the worldbuilding without getting overwhelmed. The author is flexing the sheer scope of the Three Realms' power system — every divine ability here has been foreshadowed or will be relevant later. For new readers, treat this as a delicious menu of future badassery. Pay special attention to the rule Jidian lays down: choose two or three, master them, or waste your life. This isn't just good advice — it's a direct statement about Ji Ning's character. He is the ultimate pragmatist; he won't try to be a jack of all trades. The Eight-Nine Arcane Art is his first pick, and the difficulty of its trial sets the stakes for the next arc. Get ready for a brutal test of pure body-refining supremacy.

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Desolate Era