Chapter Nineteen: The Golden Radiance Technique

In an instant, Ouyang Xiaoyue’s eyes brightened, her gaze irresistibly drawn and firmly fixed upon the mysterious ancient tome. A surge of excitement and yearning shimmered in her eyes, as if the book belonged to her by right. Almost instinctively, she slowly extended her right hand, reaching toward the ancient volume.

At the very moment her fingertips were about to touch the cover, a wondrous sight unfolded—the ancient book, as if alive, lightly floated up like a delicate butterfly and gently settled into her slightly open palm. The tome glowed with a soft, mysterious cyan light.

Before Ouyang Xiaoyue could open it, the book began to turn its own pages swiftly and silently. Simultaneously, a strange power surged forth from the book, flooding her mind like a tide. The knowledge once hidden within the tome was now being meticulously copied and unveiled at an astonishing speed deep within her consciousness.

A brilliant radiance suddenly ignited in Ouyang Xiaoyue’s eyes, her face alight with joyous surprise. At this moment, she completely forgot about Mu Rongyi standing nearby. She hurriedly returned to the bedside, climbed onto the bed with swift, precise movements, sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and devoted herself entirely to comprehending and absorbing the tome’s teachings.

Witnessing this, Mu Rongyi’s lips curled into a faint smile.

He knew well that Ouyang Xiaoyue was at a crucial juncture, one that could not tolerate the slightest disturbance. With this in mind, he slowly raised his right hand with gentle elegance. As he waved his arm lightly, an invisible barrier, like a thin veil barely perceptible to the naked eye, quietly appeared and swiftly expanded, enveloping the entire room in an impenetrable shield.

Though seemingly fragile, this barrier was unbreakable—a steadfast fortress protecting her from all external interference. No noise, fierce wind, or any other potential distraction could penetrate this defense. This ensured she could immerse herself in her cultivation without interruption.

Suddenly, Ouyang Xiaoyue’s tightly closed eyes snapped open. The mysterious tome, once brimming with arcane techniques, had now turned to ashes scattered across the floor. The tall, poised, and extraordinarily graceful man had quietly slipped away without anyone noticing.

“Master, this Golden Radiance Technique is truly a rare treasure!” the small spirit beside her exclaimed excitedly, having also sensed the immense power contained within the technique.

The Golden Radiance Technique is regarded as a foundational cultivation method, unique in that only those born with all elemental affinities can practice it. It alone allows the perfect fusion and utilization of the seven elemental spiritual energies.

Such a wondrous technique is virtually nonexistent in the Lower Realm, as only prodigies possessing all seven spiritual roots qualify to cultivate it.

For Ouyang Xiaoyue, this was unquestionably a priceless treasure.

Having just completed her marrow cleansing and now absorbing the vast, intricate knowledge of the Golden Radiance Technique, her head felt as if it might burst from the overload. Yet she remained composed. Nodding slightly, she gently closed her eyes again and began to regulate her breath, sinking her energy into her dantian.

In an instant, the spiritual energy in the surrounding air seemed summoned by some mysterious force, rushing in like a tidal wave. It flowed orderly through her meridians, circulating throughout her body.

With eyes still closed, Ouyang Xiaoyue focused intently on harmonizing her spiritual awareness with the incoming energy, striving for perfect fusion.

As time passed, her consciousness gradually intertwined with the spiritual energy until she seemed to become part of it, able to perceive every subtle current with unparalleled clarity.

The spiritual energy flowed like lively streams, joyfully coursing through her meridians and converging at her dantian.