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The Second-Highest Artifact

  Lu Yan feels a surge of amusement and gratitude toward the old man. He wishes the old man a long and peaceful life. Years of effort, countless trials, and endless questions have brought him here. He has gained knowledge, inheritance, and power… yet before leaving this cave, he wants to understand these gifts fully.

  First, he approaches the blood drop. It glimmers with multiple colors…. gold, red, black, and white….but gold dominates. Lu Yan examines it carefully and instinctively starts his unique skill, expecting a reaction. Nothing happens. He smiles knowingly; he already knows what he must do. Carefully, he lifts the drop to his lips and ingests it.

  Instantly, his body erupts like a volcano. Torrents of heat surge through him, relentless and intense. His mortal body could never tolerate such heat, yet now it strengthens him beyond comprehension. His muscles harden, his skin toughens, and a new aura of unstoppable force radiates from him. With this newfound power, he realizes that a single punch could defeat even the strongest cultivator.

  Next, Lu Yan lifts the ring and places it on his left hand. He allows a drop of his own blood to fall onto it. Immediately, he feels a profound connection. The ring vanishes from view, visible only to him. Peering into its depths, he discovers a space vast beyond imagination, a world contained within this small object. Four doors float inside, each corresponding to a level of cultivation. For now, only the first door, aligned with his current abilities, is accessible.

  He opens it and steps inside. His mind reels. Elixirs, pills, artifacts, talismans, equipment, and books fill the space…..an endless treasure trove. He wonders, not for the first time, who his master could be. How can a single individual possess such unimaginable resources? The thought both humbles and excites him.

  Returning to his current position, Lu Yan drops another drop of blood, this time onto his wristband. Like the ring, it disappears from sight, only perceptible to him. Probing the wristband with his soul, he discovers an entire world within. Unlike the ring, this space can sustain living beings. His curiosity deepens as he observes the world, noting the rich spiritual energy that fills the air. It’s a place alive with vitality, and Lu Yan finds himself unexpectedly fond of it.

  A small, white-haired girl appears before him. Her eyes sparkle with curiosity, her smile gentle and serene.

  “Welcome, Master. May I know your name?” she asks, her voice soft but confident.

  Lu Yan blinks, slightly startled. “Are you the spirit of this world? What is your name?”

  “I have no name, Master. Will you give me one? I have been sleeping here since time immemorial,” she responds quietly, her eyes glistening with a faint sadness.

  “Why do you call me master?” Lu Yan asks, his curiosity piqued.

  “I know you are the master. The previous master instructed me to protect this world for you,” she explains.

  Lu Yan’s brows knit in thought. “Who was your previous master?”

  “I cannot tell you, Master. He locked my memories of him. I only know about the previous master who gave me instructions. Everything else is sealed. Only when you surpass your master in strength will the lock be lifted,” she answers, a trace of melancholy in her tone.

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  Lu Yan chuckles softly, trying to ease her gloom. “Alright, don’t cry. I’ll call you Lu Bai. How does that sound?”

  The girl’s eyes brighten. “Lu Yin likes that name. Thank you, Master. I will look after this world for you.”

  He tries to use his unique skill within the world, but nothing happens. He turns to the girl with a thoughtful expression. “Can you give me a short description of this world?”

  She nods, her voice calm and deliberate. “This world was created by our master. He used his life force to construct it, layer by layer. Within it are countless cave mansions, each serving a specific purpose. One is for raising animals, another for demon training, another for cultivating insects. There are caves dedicated to spiritual trees, spiritual fish, and more. Each mansion can be adapted to train or house particular races, such as dragons, phoenixes, turtles, white tigers, oxen, rabbits, and so on. You can also assign people to cultivate, refine, or train within these caves….for alchemy, talisman creation, artifact forging, or martial training. Everything here is designed to prepare you for any situation, any challenge, and any path you choose to pursue.”

  Lu Yan listens, captivated yet slightly overwhelmed. For more than three hours, Lu Yin elaborates, detailing the intricacies of each cave, the functions of every space, and the potential applications. His mind buzzes with excitement and astonishment. How could one person create such an intricate system? How could anyone possess this level of mastery and foresight?

  “Do you know how long it took to create this world, little sister?” Lu Yan finally asks, his voice quiet but filled with awe.

  “Yes, Master. Our master spent billions of years crafting this world. He continued refining it for another billion years. This artifact is considered the second-highest in existence. Its value is immeasurable, beyond comprehension, Master,” she replies solemnly, a hint of reverence in her tone.

  Lu Yan leans back, contemplating the immensity of it all. “And you… you can see me and communicate through telepathy?”

  “Yes, Master. I can communicate anytime. I can take anything into this world and release certain types of help whenever you require it,” Lu Yin confirms.

  A sense of warmth spreads through Lu Yan. Despite the overwhelming complexity and scale of the gifts before him, he feels a rare clarity. These treasures, these worlds, these tools…. they are not just gifts. They are responsibilities, legacies meant to shape him, to test him, and to prepare him for the challenges ahead.

  Lu Yan steps back, taking in both the ring and the wristband. Each holds untold power, yet each demands careful understanding. The ring, containing boundless resources, will aid him in refining his own abilities. The wristband, housing life and vitality, will allow him to cultivate, nurture, and command living beings. Together, they form a dual foundation, a stepping stone toward unimaginable strength.

  Lu Yin stands quietly by his side, patient and loyal. Though she is young in appearance, her presence carries the weight of eternity. She is not merely a guide….. she is the bridge between Lu Yan and the worlds he has yet to comprehend.

  As Lu Yan gazes at the intricate landscapes of the wristband’s world, a thought crosses his mind. “I wonder… what kind of person can create something like this? What level of mastery must one reach to bend life and time so completely?”

  Lu Yin tilts her head, her smile gentle. “Our master is beyond comprehension, Master. You will understand only when you surpass him. Until then, all you can do is learn, explore, and grow.”

  Lu Yan nods slowly. He feels the weight of responsibility, yet also the thrill of limitless possibility. This is no ordinary inheritance…. it is a universe, a legacy, a challenge, and a promise all at once. And he, Lu Yan, will honor it, master it, and wield it as his own.

  As the spiritual energy of the wristband world swirls around him, Lu Yan’s mind sharpens. He knows that these gifts are more than tools…. they are tests, designed to see whether he is worthy of the power they contain. And for the first time in years, he feels the excitement of true adventure stirring in his heart.

  This is only the beginning.

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