Rioneed: VRMMORPG

Ibro had noticed these potions before, but his mind was set over other things… these scrolls. Although he had raised his level, he didn't train yet in this stage. He also lacked a lot of techniques. 

When he started observing the scrolls, he found a lot of weird names like seven Holy cultivation manual, Reversed cultivation manual, small earth dao cultivation manual. 

He kept reading these unknown manuals with no interest. He already had this supreme cultivation in his possession. He lacked techniques. When he finished checking them all, he was disappointed. 

There was no technique in these scrolls.

"Master, may I ask about buying any available cultivation technique?"

The man didn't fully open his eyes as he replied in a monotonous tone:

"You won't be able to afford them, kid. Besides, not any technique can suit you. Every cultivation way has its own unique techniques."

Ibro knew that this man had kept his techniques hidden as he knew that no one here would afford them. But Ibro was different. 

He had amassed an already big number of cores in grade 3. That made him confident as he asked the man:

"Master, I have cores grade 3 in my possession. Can I see your techniques please?"

This time, the man opened one of his eyes and watched Ibro very closely. He then closed it and asked with his monotonous way:

"Yes, you can afford to buy one technique by 10 cores grade 3. Tell me what is the general type of your cultivation method so I can give you the appropriate scroll."

Ibro felt happy and confused at the same time. He was happy that he finally managed to get a cultivation technique. 

He was confused as he didn't know the type of cultivation. Ran and that master had noticed his dilemma so the man asked again:

"I don't know how you started training without knowing the basics. Ok, tell me the name of your cultivation way kid and I will try to guess its type."

"My cultivation is called the universe," Ibro replied simply without thinking too much about it. Suddenly, he felt a change in the atmosphere around him. 

He looked at the master in astonishment and doubt. That tense atmosphere came from that man once he heard the name of his cultivation. Was his cultivation a taboo too in this world?

"Kid, you know that lying to an old man like me isn't polite."

Ibro looked at the man who was now looking directly at him with his full open eyes. 

The seriousness in the man's speech made Ibro regret telling him the name of his cultivation way. Ibro didn't flinch back as he wasn't lying. He said in a strong tone:

"I didn't lie to you old man."

"Then explain this to me please, a kid that came without any known background claims to be cultivating the legendary royal cultivation way that was lost for thousands of years ago. 

Will you believe that kid then?" the old man explained to Ibro with a serious tone and sharp eyes. Ibro felt that he was naked in front of these eyes. 

This man's strength was way beyond his imagination. He felt if he said the wrong words now then this man would kill him on a whim.

"I know this might seem crazy, but I really cultivate this cultivation way."

"Then prove it," the master didn't get angry or show any change at all on his face.

"I really don't know how to prove it to you. Do you have any suggestions, old man?"

"You have many options here. You can simply let me check your body with my spiritual sense. Or you can describe to me the characteristics of your dantian and meridians. 

Cultivators who train in this technique got special dantian and meridians. The last thing is for you to learn different styles of techniques. 

This cultivation way was called Royal cultivation because it allowed the cultivator to learn all different types of techniques without any limitations. 

The third option is out of question here. I won't sell my techniques to a cheater or a liar. You need to prove your innocence in one of the above mentioned two ways then. What do you say, kid?"

Ibro knew he had to follow this man's instruction. He didn't know that his cultivation was this strong. He began to doubt the origins of his system. 

How did such a system manage to get such high-end cultivation? And this cultivation way was already extinct from this world? Ibro didn't dare to delay as he chose the most acceptable solution here as he said:

"I choose to tell you about my dantian and meridians. I don't know about the normal state of dantian and meridians but I will try to describe them as best as I could. 

I once had a low-class cultivation way so I will try to compare it with my dantian and meridians."

"That's fine for me. Just describe what you have, kid," That man continued to talk in his serious way. Ibro also felt some impatience in his speech so he rushed to say:

"My meridians look so much wider than the meridians description at the low-class cultivation scroll that I got before. My meridians also looked sturdier too. My dantian is full of multiple nebulas that look like a galaxy."

"I sense that you are at the foundation establishment stage. What happened when you completed the spiritual absorption stage?" 

that man continued to ask in his serious way without showing any change on his face. Ibro didn't know if his answer was really good or bad, but he continued to answer nonetheless:

"my spiritual energy got sucked dry by my nebulas. Also, my nebula's rotation speed got decreased till they zeroed out and then they started to rotate in the opposite direction."

"What is the color of your current spiritual energy?"

"It's red in color now."

Ibro replied spontaneously while he was very anxious about that man's final decision. Although he didn't lie to him but that man logic was inarguable. 

He also couldn't mention the way he got this cultivation way from. The system was his ultimate secret that no one had to know. 

The man kept looking towards Ibro in silence for a while before his expression got relaxed as he said:

"You didn't lie kid. My advice is to keep this secret to yourself. This cultivation method has a very strong and dangerous reputation. I heard you are going to take a test soon. May I know what test you will take?"

Ibro noticed the change in this man's tone and attitude towards him. He became more respectful. Ibro was concerned only about keeping his life, so he felt relieved. He said in reply:

"I will take part in the core disciple test."

"That's perfect. When you succeed, and I hope you really do, I will take you under my wing and be your master. 

For now, you need to raise your strength as much as you can. This test is really so hard and difficult. I have many varieties of techniques here. As your future master, I won't charge you with any cores at all. 

The problem is you don't have enough time to learn them all. You only can learn up to three techniques for now. I will show you what I got and you rapidly decide your choice. 

You will then follow me to my place beside the site of the test. you will train there while I will give my recommendation for you to those responsible for the test. I hope that will be enough help to you kid. What's your name?"

Ibro listened to all these words that poured out from that man. He didn't think this master was such a talker. Ibro answered while he saw more than ten scrolls in front of him:

"My name is Ibro."

"Ok Ibro, now select your desired techniques from these ten scrolls."