Qin Chen stood in his cultivation chamber, his golden eyes flickering with calculation.
Before he spent his 7,700 SP, he needed to maximize efficiency.
What if the lottery granted him something that changed his priorities?
Using the spins first was the logical choice.
Ding!
You have two available spins:
1x Advanced Spin1x Elite Spin
Qin Chen's lips curled into a smirk.
"Let's see what fate has in store for me."
"Spin the Advanced Lottery."
A massive golden wheel materialized in his mind.
Its surface shimmered with hundreds of possible rewards, ranging from techniques and treasures to cultivation materials and even special abilities.
The wheel spun rapidly, the humming sound filling his mind.
Slower…
Slower…
Ding!
Congratulations! You have obtained [Ancient Scorched Treasure Map].
Qin Chen raised an eyebrow.
A treasure map?
He immediately pulled it out.
A piece of charred, ancient parchment floated before him, covered in obscure symbols and a vaguely drawn landscape.
The markings were so old that part of the map had burned away.
Ding!
[Ancient Scorched Treasure Map]
-A partially destroyed treasure map leading to a hidden ruin of unknown origin.
-The energy residue suggests a fire-related inheritance or treasure.
-Requires further deciphering or a matching key item to reveal its full contents.
Qin Chen studied it for a moment.
"Temporarily useless."
Right now, his priority was increasing his strength.
But in the future?
This could be a hidden fortune waiting to be claimed.
He stored the map inside his spatial ring.
Now for the real prize.
"Spin the Elite Lottery."
The Elite Lottery Wheel was completely different.
Unlike the Advanced Spin, where most rewards were valuable but not groundbreaking, this wheel was filled with nothing but treasures, divine abilities, and rare creatures.
The moment the wheel started spinning, Qin Chen felt the difference.
Each prize glowed with an aura of majesty, some pulsing with ancient power, others radiating immortal intent.
The wheel spun—
Faster.
Faster.
Slower…
Slower…
Ding!
Congratulations! You have obtained [Primordial Fire Beast Egg].
Qin Chen's breath stilled for a moment.
A beast egg?
Before he could even react—
A red, glowing object materialized before him, radiating intense heat and spiritual energy.
The egg was massive, nearly the size of his torso, its surface covered in golden-red runes pulsing like living flames.
Ding!
[Primordial Fire Beast Egg]
-A rare high-tier fire-type spirit beast egg.
-The beast within is an ancient fire entity, capable of growing to the Nascent Soul Realm at maturity.
-Requires a powerful fire-based environment to hatch.
-The stronger the energy it absorbs while hatching, the greater its potential upon birth.
Qin Chen's eyes shone with interest.
A fire beast that could grow into a Nascent Soul-level existence?
This was no ordinary spirit beast.
This was a true companion, something that could one day stand beside him at the peak if it evolved enough.
But for now…
It needed to hatch.
He tapped his fingers against the egg's surface, feeling the immense potential inside.
It was alive.
It was waiting.
Qin Chen stored the egg carefully, deciding to deal with it after his cultivation breakthrough.
Now, with the lottery done, it was time to spend his SP.
Ding!
Total SP: 7,700
Qin Chen's eyes flashed coldly.
"I need to push my cultivation as high as possible within Foundation Establishment first."
While he had ambitions of Core Formation, breaking through to that stage too soon could cause an unstable foundation.
He opened the System Store, scanning the options.
Ding!
[Foundation Strengthening Resources]
-Scarlet Flame Essence (1,000 SP) – Enhances fire-type cultivation, increasing Qi absorption efficiency.
-Molten Fire Essence Pill (2,500 SP) – Strengthens meridians, allowing for safer and faster breakthroughs.
-Refined Fire Spirit Stones (500 SP each) – Used to boost cultivation speed over time.
-Flame-Quenching Lotus (2,500 SP) – A rare natural treasure that tempers a cultivator's Qi, making breakthroughs smoother.
-Scarlet Void Flame Essence (5,000 SP) – A condensed core of pure flame energy, extracted from a Scarlet Void Beast. Absorbing it will grant an immediate surge of refined fire Qi, enhancing cultivation speed exponentially.
Qin Chen narrowed his eyes.
Which combination would be best?
He needed to push to the next stage of Foundation Establishment while ensuring he could continue rising quickly.
After a moment of calculation, he made his decision.
He would hold off on the Scarlet Void Flame Essence until he had more SP, and it was crucial that he chose the perfect combination to allow him to break through as many levels as possible.
Purchases:
Scarlet Flame Essence (1,000 SP)
Molten Fire Essence Pill (2,500 SP)
2x Refined Fire Spirit Stones (1,000 SP total)
Flame-Quenching Lotus (2,500 SP)
Ding!
Purchase Complete!
Remaining SP: 200
Qin Chen sat cross-legged in his cultivation chamber, activating the flame-condensing formation around him.
The moment he ingested the Scarlet Flame Essence, his entire body ignited with a rush of Qi.
His meridians expanded, greedily absorbing the influx of power.
Then—
BOOM!
Qin Chen clenched his fists, feeling his core vibrate, a clear sign of breakthrough.
Ding!
Foundation Establishment Stage 1 → Stage 2!
His body shuddered as the Refined Fire Spirit Stones disintegrated into his meridians, sending waves of pure fire energy surging through him.
His cultivation speed advanced at rocket-like pace at this moment.
BOOM!
Ding!
Foundation Establishment Stage 2 → Stage 3!
Qin Chen's golden flames surged, spiraling around him like a burning vortex.
His breathing slowed, his body adjusting to the massive influx of energy.
He opened his eyes, his golden irises burning like twin suns.
This was just the beginning.