After completing the contract, Yun Jin naturally gained a wealth of information. Her eyes flickered slightly. This Celestial Divine Palace was indeed rather interesting.
She stood up, and her wounds healed instantly, restoring her to a clean and fresh appearance.
Di Xiao's expression was complicated. He could not help but ask, "How much energy did you just absorb?"
Absorb… how much energy?
Yun Jin thought for a moment and said, "About ten times your energy, Senior Di Xiao."
Di Xiao: "???"
So his strength had not even come close to the limit of the small world. Ten of him was what actually reached the ceiling of the small world.
Wait a minute!
Is that really the focus here? The important point is… when did he become a unit of measurement?
Yun Jin's eyes sparkled as she continued, "Actually, when the energy reached twice your level, I already felt some discomfort. By the time it reached three times, it became painful. Fortunately, my willpower is strong, and I managed to endure until it reached four times your energy. At that point, I almost gave up, but…"
One Di Xiao.
Two Di Xiao.
Three Di Xiao.
Di Xiao felt his head buzzing. He gritted his teeth and said, "I understand! You should first check what functions this Celestial Divine Palace actually has."
Yun Jin was still a little reluctant, but she followed the change of topic: "Alright, I'll take a look first."
Yuan Yuan chuckled, "Since Master has inherited the Celestial Divine Palace, everything here naturally belongs to you. However, due to the Heavenly Dao, functions exceeding the small world's limit cannot be used inside the small world.
Just like me. My energy is also suppressed to the small world's limit. Once I exceed it, the Supreme Dao senses it, and I would be sent back to the upper realm and punished by the Heavenly Dao."
Yun Jin nodded.
She imitated Di Xiao from earlier and used one of the illusion functions.
She conjured a vast ocean. But unlike when Di Xiao controlled it, the sea she created surged with spiritual power, and it even contained many ocean creatures.
Yun Jin focused her mind.
The scene transformed into a molten lava field.
She thought further, and a colossal lava dragon appeared within the lava.
Yun Jin's mind shifted again.
Suddenly, the environment replicated the exact appearance of Luoyun Mountain.
Every blade of grass and tree was indistinguishable from the real Luoyun Mountain.
Di Xiao looked on, unsettled. For a moment, he felt disoriented, unable to tell whether this was reality or illusion.
Yun Jin considered next, adjusting the Five Elements spiritual power. When cultivating Water spiritual power, she could maximize the water element content. In this environment, with each breath, water elements surged eagerly into her body.
Then she adjusted the proportion again.
The environment became scorching hot, filled with fire elements.
Another adjustment.
Yun Jin felt a jolt as wood elements reached their peak. Every cell in her body seemed to leap with vitality. Even the tiniest wound would heal perfectly in this illusion.
Though it was still an illusion, Yun Jin's manipulation was worlds apart from Di Xiao's.
She turned illusion into reality.
Here in the Celestial Divine Palace, illusion and reality were nearly indistinguishable.
"This is just the basic function of the Celestial Divine Palace. The previous master could even bring illusions into reality. Using the palace's power, they once created an entire mountain range in the God Realm. At first, it was an illusion, but gradually it became real. That mountain range still exists in the God Realm today." The little girl spoke with pride.
Yun Jin was moderately impressed.
Di Xiao was shocked beyond words.
The previous owner of the Celestial Divine Palace… what kind of person were they?
Even in the God Realm, creating objects from nothing is no easy task, even for a god.
The little girl said, "The Celestial Divine Palace has only opened the first layer of restrictions. In the Immortal Realm, the second layer can be opened. In the God Realm, the third layer can be unlocked.
Currently, the palace's functions are heavily restricted. Master, you will have to make do for now." The little girl spoke with a hint of disdain.
Yun Jin nodded: "It's fine. I can tolerate a little inconvenience."
The little girl was stunned. She had been trying to act proud, but Yun Jin's response left her unable to maintain the facade. The little girl, slightly frustrated, said, "The true treasures of the Celestial Divine Palace are actually the legacies left behind by the previous master."
She glanced at Di Xiao: "The core area is not convenient for you to enter. Please wait at the entrance."
Di Xiao's heart sank further.
The core area? There is even a core area?
Thousands of years… and he had no idea.
"Senior Di Xiao, please wait here," Yun Jin said. She created a small bridge, flowing water, and pavilion exactly as she did when they first met. Even tea with a lingering fragrance was included in the pavilion.
Di Xiao responded expressionlessly: "No problem, continue your work."
His heart was bleeding. This had once been his specialty, showing off. Now, he realized he had completely lost control of the Celestial Divine Palace. He could no longer conjure even a small flower or blade of grass.
After settling Di Xiao, Yun Jin focused and arrived before a large hall. It radiated a metallic texture, fully reflecting a futuristic technology style.
"This is the Forging Workshop," the little girl explained. "Inside are many magical treasures and automatons created by the previous master. There is also a forging legacy left behind."
Yun Jin stepped inside but found the place riddled with restrictions. Even having contracted the Celestial Divine Palace, she could barely move.
"These areas cannot yet be accessed by Young Master's current strength," the little girl said, waving her hand. A small room appeared to Yun Jin's right: "This is the only area accessible now."
Compared to the previous grand spaces, this small room suddenly felt modest. Yun Jin felt a pang of disappointment but opened the mechanical door and entered. Though small from outside, the interior revealed an entirely different world. A massive furnace stood at the center, surrounded by various mechanical workstations.
Stacks of materials were piled around the room. In the corners, many small robots were placed.
"These were casually created by the previous master while exploring the small world."
"The red robots are combat-type. Their fighting ability is decent."
"The white robots are auxiliary-type, programmed for different purposes. Some assist in forging, some in cultivation, some in daily life. Each has its use."
"The green robots are exploration-type, typically used for treasure hunting."
"There are other robot types as well. Each serves a function, which Master can study gradually."
Yuan Yuan opened a mechanical workstation.
Several golden spheres floated up.
"Place your hand on them to acquire the creation methods for these robots."
"Of course, currently, only basic robots can be produced."
"When in the Immortal Realm or God Realm, as Master's forging level improves, more techniques can be unlocked."
Yun Jin nodded.
She placed her hand on each golden sphere. Immediately, her mind filled with knowledge of forging. The previous master's style leaned heavily toward mechanical creations. It was completely different from the world's traditional weapon-forging approach.
For Yun Jin, this was a brand-new forging system. If she reached mastery, she could perhaps forge automatons with independent intelligence like Yuan Yuan.
At that moment, could she be considered as creating life?