No.
Or rather, his breathing had fundamentally changed.
His body had completely forgotten its previous breathing pattern, naturally adopting the new method as its default way of breathing.
At this moment, he realized that his past breathing had been chaotic and crude—serving only to sustain his body’s functions and nothing more.
The new breathing method was different.
It mobilized every organ, allowing his entire being to reach a state of “harmony” and “oneness with heaven and earth” through each breath.
And the benefit of this was—
The entire world looked different to him now.
In an instant.
Shen Ye felt as if the world had disappeared, replaced by an endless void, a primordial cosmos, an expanse of boundless stars!
Amid the swirling mist, fragments of ancient architecture, broken remnants of weapons, and even colossal, severed corpses floated within the infinite darkness.
Staring at everything before him, Shen Ye was suddenly struck by a profound realization.
—This was the Law Realm.
The moment he understood, the vision vanished.
He found himself still inside his room, collapsed on the floor, unable to move.
Lines of faintly glowing text appeared:
“Congratulations.”
“You have mastered Moonlit Divine Reflection.”
“Law Realm Eye Technique.”
“This eye technique is the fundamental and exclusive inheritance of the Moonlit lineage.”
“Description: All the powers of the Law Realm and advanced techniques will be laid bare before your eyes, with nothing hidden.”
“Special Enhancement: Resonance with all Moonlit lineage inheritances increases by 20 points, and their power triples.”
“All your basic attributes have increased by 3 points. Base resonance has increased by 8 points. Resonance with all Moonlit lineage inheritances has increased by 20 points.”
“Your current attributes are:”
“Strength: 4.3;”
“Agility: 6.1;”
“Mental Power: 4;”
“Comprehension: 4;”
“Resonance: 9; Moonlit Lineage Resonance +20;”
“Available Attribute Points: 10.”
“The Law Eye has opened. You have received the following insight:”
“When you raise all attributes to 20 points, you will obtain the ‘True Person’ grade entry.”
Gradually, strength returned to his body.
Shen Ye tried moving his hand, then slowly climbed up from the floor, leaning against the bed frame.
There wasn’t a single injury on him.
Unbelievable.
He had been on the brink of death, yet after mastering Moonlit Divine Reflection, he had not only survived but was completely healed.
—It felt like a dream.
As for Moonlit Divine Reflection—
Normally, when transitioning from middle to high school, having any attribute reach 2 points was already considered a sign of exceptional talent.
But this time, just from learning Moonlit Divine Reflection, all his attributes had increased by 3 points.
And that “Resonance” had surged by 8 points in one go.
What an overpowering force!
Wait—
Since Moonlit Divine Reflection had truly been triggered, then the “Thunder Palm” of this world must be real!
It was the Thunder Palm from the Nightmare World!
How could this be?
Why did the same technique exist in both worlds?
And—
Why was his “Door” ability, with its explanatory function, able to identify that he had learned “Moonlit Divine Reflection” and even specify that it was the foundational technique of the Moonlit lineage?
Shen Ye reread the glowing text carefully, feeling utterly baffled.
What was the Law Eye?
What was a “True Person”?
The entire world seemed shrouded in layers of mist.
He had no sense of direction, no clarity about what he was facing, and no idea where fate’s tide would take him.
If one day all the mist cleared, what kind of truth would he discover?
As he was deep in thought, lines of glowing text refreshed at an alarming speed:
“From now on, you can wield the true ‘Frost Moon Shocking Heaven.'”
“Frost Moon Shocking Heaven.”
“Law Realm Tier One, Moonlit lineage inheritance, Secret Art category, Purple Grade (One in Ten Thousand).”
“This secret art consists of four components: Frost Bite, Flowing Moon, Thunderquake, and Shadow of Heaven.”
“Frost Bite: A kicking technique that can launch enemies, disarm them, or even dispel their techniques; it carries an innate ice attribute that slows down the movement of whatever it strikes.”
“Flowing Moon: A movement technique that seamlessly integrates dodging, dashing, and sidestepping, allowing you to leave behind fluid, water-like afterimages as you move.”
“Thunder Shock: A palm technique imbued with the might of heavenly thunder, capable of breaking all evils and unleashing immense destruction.”
“Shadow of Heaven: A mystical technique that allows you to hide within the shadows of people or objects, making you undetectable unless the opponent possesses mastery of shadow-based abilities.”
“Frost Moon Shocking Heaven’ is the foundation of the Moonlit lineage. Your current mastery is at Law Realm Tier One, and you can continue to improve it.”
“Furthermore, under the influence of ‘Moonlit Divine Reflection,’ this Moonlit secret art will have its power tripled in combat.”
Moonlit Deer Steps had become Flowing Moon, Frost wind had become Frost Bite, Shadow step Technique had become Shadow of Heaven, and Thunder Palm had become Thunder quake.
A kicking technique, a movement technique, a palm technique, and a mystical art—the four components were complete!
He had been worried about his lack of offensive techniques—
—And now, his combat prowess had skyrocketed beyond measure!
And with the “Moonlit Divine Reflection” eye technique enhancing it, the power would be tripled!
Shen Ye shuddered.
All this time, moving between two worlds, he had never once encountered something purple-ranked!
And this was a purple-ranked secret art inheritance!
One in ten thousand!
—Among countless techniques and inheritances, this level of legacy might never appear!
Who?
Who had hidden such an ultimate technique, “Frost Moon Shocking Heaven,” within the Nightmare World by scattering its pieces among four different races, each of whom only inherited a fragment?
Looking at it separately—
Whether it was the “Shadow Step” or “Frost wind,” or even “Thunder Palm” and “Moonlit Deer Steps,” each seemed utterly unremarkable.
Their mediocrity and flaws ensured that no race would take them seriously.
For instance, elves loathed the undead and disregarded them completely; humans and beastmen considered undead creatures as ominous abominations.
Each of the three races had its own superior techniques, making it impossible for them to bother learning an undead skill.
And as for the undead—there was no reason for them to learn the beastmen’s Thunder Palm.
Lightning was the destroyer of evil.
—Undead naturally feared lightning!
Only “Moonlit Deer Steps” might be used by elves and humans, but it was an elven battle formation technique, and human soldiers had their own combat formations—they would hardly bother with an elven move.
Frost wind, even less so. The giant skeleton had already explained its useless characteristics.
Each race possessed these techniques, yet barely anyone practiced them.
And it was impossible for someone to cross the four war-torn races and master these seemingly worthless techniques.
So who could have predicted—
That combining these four abilities would transform them into such an astonishing ultimate technique?
Unbelievable.
Shen Ye couldn’t begin to imagine what kind of person had devised such an evolution and then hidden it deep within the Nightmare World.
And why?
Shen Ye held his breath for a moment before shaking his head.
The truth behind this matter was still too far beyond his reach.
It wasn’t something he could afford to think about now.
Shen Ye had a particular trait.
If he couldn’t figure something out, he wouldn’t dwell on it. He would set it aside for later and focus on the more pressing tasks at hand.
At that moment, his phone rang again.
He glanced at the screen—it was Qian Rushan.
“Hello, it’s me—”
“Sorry, my phone was on silent while I was gaming, so I didn’t hear it.”
“Gaming? What game?” Qian Rushan asked, surprised.
“Super Mario—this game is full of question marks, and only by having a hard head can you find the mushrooms behind them,” Shen Ye replied.
“You played all day? And only contacted me the next day?” Qian Rushan’s tone carried a subtle meaning.
Only then did Shen Ye realize—
He had actually been unconscious for an entire day!
“If I hadn’t just checked the security footage and saw you entering your room just fine yesterday, I would’ve already contacted Kunlun,” Qian Rushan said.
“Sorry, just some private family matters… but it’s all taken care of now,” Shen Ye replied.
“That’s fine. Now, onto business,” Qian Rushan’s voice came through the receiver.
“There’s a training session at 2 PM in the martial arts arena on the 63rd floor. A specialized instructor will be teaching you.”
“At 7 PM, you’ll attend the welcome banquet with me. This is an extremely important event.”
“All the newcomers from the major organizations will be there.”
“Make sure you’re not late.”
Shen Ye nodded. “Got it. Thanks for arranging this, Mr. Qian.”
“No need to thank me. You’re my top-recommended newcomer—just make sure you perform well.”
The call ended.
Shen Ye forced himself to stand up and, staggering slightly, walked into the bathroom. He turned on the faucet, rinsing off the blood and grime from his body.
His strength had reached 4.3.
This number meant that without even allocating attribute points, he could easily handle an average middle schooler.
His agility was this body’s natural talent—there was no need to mention it.
As for comprehension, he now understood its significance as well.
At this moment, what stood out the most was his “Resonance Level.”
—What exactly did this “Resonance Level” represent?
After learning Moonlit Divine Reflection, it had suddenly increased by 9 points!
It seemed he needed to ask Qian Rushan about this.
He lifted his head and looked at himself in the mirror.
There was no visible change in his appearance.
Only his eyes seemed sharper, and after staring for a while, he vaguely saw a streak of white light shooting out from his pupils.
That was truly strange.
—What exactly was the purpose of this ocular technique?
Shen Ye examined himself closely.
As he continued staring, two lines of small text silently appeared above his head.
One line read: “The Boy Who Cheats Death.”
Followed by an explanation:
“???”
The other line read: “The Little Match Boy.”
Likewise, followed by:
“???”
“—These entries are of extraordinary origin and can only be obtained through high-difficulty entrance missions.”
Shen Ye froze.
He could now see explanations for the entries?
Was this the power of Moonlit Divine Reflection?
Wait—
A sudden chill ran through Shen Ye’s entire body, raising every hair on his skin.
In the mirror, a thin blood-red thread had silently appeared around his neck.
The thread was tightly twisting around his throat, stretching off into the endless void, destination unknown.
—No wonder his shoulders and neck had been feeling uncomfortable lately!
He had thought it was just exhaustion, but who would’ve guessed that a thread like this had been wrapped around his neck all along?
A faint glow surfaced, forming small words:
“???”
“Otherworldly Divine Technique.”
“Description: When you appear within a 500-mile radius of the technique’s caster, they will be able to sense your location and teleport to you immediately.”
“The technique has now become aware of your detection.”
“The technique has been lifted.”
“At some point in the future, its caster will use it again.”
“—The world you are in has yet to comprehend such techniques.”
All the small words vanished.
The blood-red thread disappeared without a trace.
