Chapter 1376

Xu Jingming dared not speak more and silently followed behind the black-haired woman.

The woman's steps were light, seeming like a leisurely stroll, yet her speed was extremely fast.

Of course, this was naturally a slowed-down pace.

Otherwise, a Starlight Peak cultivator like him would surely be unable to keep up with a Immortal Peak one.

Soon, Xu Jingming followed the black-robed woman as they landed atop Tianfeng Mountain's summit.

Here, clouds and mist swirled, and the air was saturated with dense Yuan energy; the Yuan concentration was countless times higher than that of the Noah Holy Land!

"We've arrived." The black-robed woman's cold voice rang out.

Xu Jingming looked up and saw a simple, ancient little pavilion standing quietly not far ahead.

The pavilion was entirely constructed from some deep-black crystal stone, its surface engraved with intricate runes that shimmered with mysterious luster under the starlight.

The pavilion was small, yet it gave off an impression of vastness like an abyss, as if connected to some unknown cosmic space.

"Follow me."

The black-robed woman stepped forward with her round, slender legs.

Her black combat boots struck the steps, producing a crisp sound.

Xu Jingming stilled his mind and followed closely behind.

The moment he crossed the threshold, the surroundings abruptly changed.

The interior of the little pavilion had become a space resembling the starry heavens!

Countless stars drifted through the void, forming a vast star map.

Beneath his feet stretched a path paved with starlight, leading deep into the starry expanse.

"This is a spatial technique!"

"Outside, it appears to be nothing but a small pavilion, yet inside it's terrifyingly vast!"

Xu Jingming's heart trembled with awe.

This technique had surpassed his understanding.

Following the black-robed woman along the starlit path, the two eventually arrived before a floating ice-crystal Wang Zuo.

Upon the Wang Zuo sat a figure, perfectly still.

Xu Jingming finally saw this legendary being.

Frost Crown Dominator!

She was exquisitely beautiful, clad in an ice-blue battle skirt whose hem cascaded like a galaxy, studded with twinkling starlight.

Her silver-blue hair fell loosely to the slender curve of her waist, the tips faintly glinting with tiny ice crystals.

Her skin was whiter than the purest snow.

Her long neck curved elegantly, her collarbones exquisitely sculpted like a work of art.

Beneath the long skirt, faintly visible were breathtaking curves, her waist impossibly slender, not even a handful wide.

But what shocked Xu Jingming most were her eyes!

In her silver-blue eyes seemed contained the mysteries of the entire universe, countless stars being born and perishing within them.

When those eyes turned toward him, he felt his body and soul laid utterly bare, every secret exposed without escape.

"Student Xu Jingming, pays homage to Frost Crown Dominator my lord!"

Suppressing his inner awe, Xu Jingming bowed slightly.

"Hmm, rise."

The Frost Crown Dominator's voice rang out, cold as ice crystals clashing.

Yet it carried an odd rhythm, as if the cosmic laws themselves were resonating.

Xu Jingming straightened, but dared not meet those eyes that could pierce through all things.

"Starlight Ninth Stage, yet your physical body and spiritual force both reach around seven billion—far exceeding ordinary Starlight Peak cultivators.

You possess the Thunder Hell Demon bloodline, but not innately; you acquired it postnatally through bloodline secret arts.

The level is not low—it must be a Dominator-grade bloodline secret art.

Thunder Law, Second Layer; Destruction Law, First Layer.

Among Starlight Stage cultivators, you are indeed exceptional."

The Frost Crown Dominator's voice echoed throughout the entire space.

Xu Jingming felt his heart leap.

Before the Frost Crown Dominator, he felt as transparent as air—every hidden card exposed at a glance!

Her perception of his physical and spiritual force data was flawless, even her insight into his bloodline secret art!

He had revealed not a single trace of his aura.

"Having passed the Star Abyss Death Zone, you are qualified to become my recorded disciple."

The Frost Crown Dominator's voice sounded again.

Hearing this, Xu Jingming's heart leapt with joy.

But before he could react, the Frost Crown Dominator immediately continued:

"I give you five hundred years. If you can master the first layer of the Source Core Secret Scripture,

I shall take you as my direct disciple; otherwise, you will lose your recorded disciple status."

Source Core Secret Scripture?

What kind of scripture is that?

As Xu Jingming pondered in confusion,

the Frost Crown Dominator's silver-blue eyes turned toward him.

In an instant, Xu Jingming felt a thunderous explosion in his mind!

Countless profound pieces of information surged in like a flood, forming a vast and complex secret scripture — The Source Core Scripture!

These details were seared directly into the depths of his soul, crystal clear.

Xu Jingming could even 'see' the opening words of the scripture:

'All things in the universe are composed of Source Cores. Alter the Source Core, and you alter the essence...'

'The Source Core Scripture is the most core cultivation technique of my lineage.'

'Upon successfully entering it, you can alter your genetic level and elevate your soul's essence.'

The Frost Crown Dominator explained, her voice still cold, yet it sent Xu Jingming's spirit into violent shock.

Genetic level and soul essence — weren't those things that could only be raised when breaking through a major realm?

Could they really be changed through a cultivation scripture? This utterly overturned his understanding!

As if perceiving Xu Jingming's astonishment, the Frost Crown Dominator continued:

'I have placed restrictions on this Source Core Scripture.'

'You cannot reveal it to anyone by any means, nor can anyone else obtain it by any means — not even through soul enslavement.'

'And if within five hundred years you fail to complete the first stage of cultivation...'

The Frost Crown Dominator turned her silver-blue eyes toward him:

'This scripture, along with your memory of meeting me, will vanish from your soul.'

'If you accept these conditions, you are my provisional disciple.'

'If not, I shall now reclaim the Source Core Scripture and reward you with one million credits as compensation.'

So brutally authoritarian?

Xu Jingming's spirit trembled.

But he quickly realized this proved just how precious the Source Core Scripture was!

As for giving it up?

Ridiculous — impossible!

One million credits? How could they compare to such an earth-shattering secret art?

Besides, with the System, even the most difficult scripture could be mastered!

Without hesitation, he bowed respectfully: 'Disciple Xu Jingming pays homage to Master!'

The Frost Crown Dominator gave a slight nod, accepting him as her provisional disciple.

Her gaze turned to the black-robed woman standing silently beside her: 'This is your senior sister, Ye Li.'

Only then did Xu Jingming learn the black-robed woman's name; he quickly bowed:

'Greetings, Senior Sister Ye Li.'

Ye Li merely nodded faintly, her eyes like cold stars revealing no emotion.

'Each month, she will guide you once in your cultivation of the Source Core Scripture.'

'You may also ask her about your cultivation of the Destruction Principle and the Lightning Principle.'

The Frost Crown Dominator spoke, 'Moreover, as my provisional disciple,'

'you are granted the reward of one month's cultivation in the Heaven's Punishment Thunder Realm.'

The Heaven's Punishment Thunder Realm?

Xu Jingming's eyes glowed faintly.

One hour in the Heaven's Punishment Thunder Realm costs 150 credits.

This one-month period alone was worth over one hundred thousand credits in value!