Present Time – Xue Taiyang's Residence.

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  Reon stared at the glowing panel before him, eyes filled with awe.

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  [Name: Abyssal Void Dev stitution

  Rank: Unknown (????...)

  Stage: Awakening Stage

  First Ability: Abyssal Energy Absorption (Currently Unusable)

  Sed Ability: Unknown (??)

  Third Ability: Unknown (??)

  Fourth Ability: ??

  Fifth...:??

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  Abyssal Energy Absorption:The user absorb any form of energy from nature, verting it into their own power. This includes energy from Oppo's Attacks, Violent Energies, Elemental Forces, Poisons, and even the Ambient Energy surrounding them.

  To fully unlock this ability, the user must create First Void Eye or The Core Void Eye within their Abdomen and el all their cultivation into it.

  The rate of absorption increases in proportion to the user's cultivation level and mastery over the stitution.]

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  Reon's thoughts raced.

  "Abyssal Void Dev stitution? What aravagant name!"

  "And it's also an Unknown Rank?"

  "WOOOW!"

  His eyes sparkled with excitement.

  "Let's see its abilities."

  "Abyssal Energy Absorption... huh?"

  "So this stitution was the reason I felt I could absorb Mana? Huh…?"

  "And I also absorb other types of energy—Dark Mana, Divine Energy, Inner Ki, Mystiergy, even Power?"

  The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.

  "This feels too dreamy to be real… I absorb all types of energy—even from an Oppo's Attacks? And Poisons too?"

  "Ahh! How fortunate!"

  Then—

  His expression stiffened as he tinued reading.

  "Ehh?! I have to create a Void Eye in my abdomen and el all my cultivation into it just to activate the First Ability?!"

  "How do I even do that?"

  Sigh!

  A deep sigh escaped his lips.

  "Well, whatever. I'll think about it ter."

  Shifting his focus, he ched his fist, feeling the immense power c through his body.

  "For now, I've reached the Peak-Stage Qi Refining Realm and even mao form Four eridians."

  A Grin spread across his face.

  "Four eridians in one go, even before stepping into the Qi-Solidification Realm. How lucky am I?"

  His mind whirled with excitement.

  "That means if I work hard enough, I might even achieve a Solid Foundation… or maybe even a Perfect Foundation like the protagonist?"

  But Then—

  His expression darkened slightly.

  "In the past few days, I've had too many questions… but no oo ahem."

  He sighed, rubbing his temples.

  "Agh! Just thinking about all this makes my head hurt."

  Shaking his head, he steeled his resolve.

  "Whatever. No use w about unnecessary things right now."

  "My focus should be on breaking through to the Qi-Solidification Realm as quickly as possible."

  Just then—

  KNOCK!

  KNOCK!

  A sharp rapping on the door interrupted his thoughts.

  Stretg his arms, he let out a zy yawn.

  "Who's here now?"

  As he opehe door, two disciples stood before him, their robes distinct from those of Outer and Inner Disciples.

  One of them spoke.

  "Greetings, Disciple Xue Taiyang. We are from the Security Pavilion. We've beeo escort you for an inquiry regarding a ret case. Please cooperate with us."

  Reon raised an eyebrow.

  "Security Pavilion? What do they want with me? I don't recall doing anything suspicious retly."

  The disciple tinued, his tone polite yet firm.

  "You're not under suspi. However, we have been ordered to check all disciples who visited Mystic Evergreen Forest within the past six months. It's a direct order from the Higher-Ups. Please ply."

  Reon frowned slightly but nodded.

  "Alright, let me ge first."

  "We'll wait outside," the man replied.

  As Reon shut the door, his mind raced.

  "They're definitely here to determine whether I'm the one responsible for that Dark Cloud phenomenon."

  His heartbeat quied.

  "What should I do? If I refuse ht, they'll bee suspicious."

  His fiightened into fists.

  "What if they identify my stitution and bel me as some 'Genius of the Sect'—only to turo a Sve in disguise?"

  A cold shiver ran down his spine.

  "My freedom… No. I 't let that happen. No one will steal my Freedom."

  Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down.

  "Wait. Calm down, Reon. You've survived Greater Threats. You've e back from the Brink of Death. This is nothing pared to that."

  His thoughts sharpened.

  "If they're iigating all disciples who visited Mystic Evergreen Forest so meticulously, they must believe it was a High-Ranking Awakening of Great Significe."

  His gaze turned calg.

  "That means they'll definitely use that Legendary-Grade Artifact, typically employed during the Sect Disciple Sele Ceremony, to appraise stitutions, Physiques, Spiritual Bones, and Roots."

  He recalled something crucial.

  "That artifact only measure abilities up to the Sacred-Grade level. But my stitution's Rank wasn't revealed by the system… meaning it's likely beyond Heavenly-Grade or something even more Mysterious."

  His lips curled into a smirk.

  "So as long as I stay calm, that artifact might not eve my stitution."

  Just then—

  KNOCK!

  KNOCK!

  A voice called from outside.

  "Are you done, Disciple Xue Taiyang?"

  "Yes, yes. Just a moment."

  Reon rolled his eyes.

  "Tch! These bastards have no patience."

  Cursing them inwardly, he took a deep breath, posed himself, and stepped outside.

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  After a half-hour walk, they arrived at a Grand Building withier Sect.

  It was enormous, nearly as rge as the onry Hall, though still a step below the Skyreach Mission Pavilion.

  As they approached, Reon noticed a rge crowd gathered at the entrance—all Outer Disciples.

  The air buzzed with murmurs.

  "Why do you think they've gathered us here?" one disciple whispered.

  "Not sure, but I think it's reted to the phenomenon from half month ago," another replied.

  A third chimed in.

  "Yeah, I think so too. One of them has been firmed, but the other remains a mystery. They're probably searg for that individual."

  "You think they might be from the Outer Sect too?"

  Someone scoffed.

  "Well, one of them definitely is. But he was just a new disciple anyway. I don't believe any of the older disciples have such potential."

  Another nodded in agreement.

  "True. All the top Outer Disciples already possess Higher Grade physiques or stitutions. A's not fet, Yang Mi—the top new disciple this year—possesses a Sacred-Grade stitution."

  "Damn, this year's disciples are Absolute Monsters."

  Another disciple pondered aloud.

  "If it's someohen it could be Shou Bing, the sed-ranked disciple this year. Or maybe Ling Hou, the fourth-ranked disciple."

  A sharp-eyed disciple gnced around.

  "But Ling Hou isn't here… meaning the only possibility is Young Master Shou Bing of the Shou Family from Ninzhou ty in the Great Zhenou Kingdom."

  Reon stood among them, quietly .

  He knew better.

  Because the person they were searg for…

  Was Him.