Divine Convenience Store-Chapter 129: The Power of the Lost Manuals

As the new sun rose on the Realm of Nine Heavens, the City Lord Palace, several sects and a few individuals who bought a manual from the Divine Convenience Store over the past few days had made progress in comprehending and assimilating the technique or knowledge contained within those manuals.

At the Azure Gale Sect’s side, aside from Yan Wei who first comprehended the Blossoming Lotus Breathing Technique, the other disciple, Fan Hui, who High Elder Yan Chen had also reported that he was successful in cultivating the technique.

Because of those successes, Sect Master Yan Tianfeng gave the order for the disciples to start cultivating the same breathing technique to complement their sect’s foundational technique, the Azure Gale Steps.

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At the Lightning Amethyst Sect’s side, Sect Master Xu Mingzhao sat in deep contemplation as he observed the results of his sect’s latest experiment.

Several core disciples had spent the past two days after the skirmish at the edge of the Abyssal Forest practicing the [Stormcall Lightning Sutra], the high-grade core cultivation technique manual Elder Zi Feng purchased from the Divine Convenience Store.

A loud crackling filled the secluded training hall as a young man in deep purple robes clenched his fists, his entire body shimmering with arcs of violet electricity.

"Father, I’ve done it!" An older son of the Sect Master and the older brother of the still bedridden Xu Ming, Xu Zhen, exclaimed excitedly. "I’ve successfully merged the Lightning Amethyst Sect’s foundational technique with the insights from the [Stormcall Lightning Sutra]. My spiritual energy circulation has nearly doubled in efficiency!"

Xu Mingzhao nodded approvingly. "Good, Zhen’er. The sutra’s method of refining lightning essence is beyond what our sect has practiced for centuries. If all of our disciples cultivate this properly, the next generation of the Lightning Amethyst Sect will be far stronger than before."

Like Yan Tianfeng, Xu Mingzhao immediately ordered the disciples and even elders of the sect to start cultivating the manual. They had already produced copies of it, ready to be distributed to their disciples. With this, even if their disciples ran into dangers in the Abyssal Forest again, they’d have more means of survival.

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At the Crimson Vale Sect, the atmosphere was similarly intense. Sect Master Hong Ying stood atop a raised platform, observing her disciples as they sparred using techniques from the [Scarlet Phantom Blade Art].

Two young swordsmen clashed, their crimson blades leaving afterimages in the air as they executed lightning-fast maneuvers. Each exchange carried a precision that hadn’t been seen in their sect’s sword techniques before.

One of those swordsmen was Zhou Rui who had been recently promoted after the recommendation of Elder Chu Yueying. He’s already at the peak of the Spirit Condensation Stage. Only a little more before he had to tackle the tribulation for his Foundation Establishment.

Elder Zhao Jianshi smirked from the sidelines. "To think that a single manual would refine our entire sect’s swordplay so drastically. Sect Master, this purchase was worth every spirit stone."

Hong Ying’s gaze was sharp. "Of course it was. But we must be careful. If this Divine Convenience Store continues to supply such powerful techniques, it won’t be long before every major sect in the region benefits from it. We need to ensure we’re always ahead of the curve." Continue reading at novelbuddy

Zhao Jianshi nodded. "Sending Elder Chu as our envoy seems to be doing well for us. But Sect Master, shall we also take our time to visit the store? See its wonders?"

The Sect Mistress considered the idea. "Yes. We shall do that. Prepare gifts of goodwill. We’ll need to get closer to this Shopkeeper Lin and get our hands on those new products the store would be releasing."

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Meanwhile, at the White Ember Sect, Sect Master Lin Yuanzhi was having a much different experience.

Unlike the other sects, which had focused on cultivation techniques, the manual he picked up focused on array formations. The [Thousand-Fire Convergence Array].

His top formation master, Elder Zhang Ruoshui, stood in the sect’s grand assembly hall, frowning at an incomplete array drawn onto the marble floor.

"This array… its complexity is leagues beyond our existing fire-based arrays." Elder Zhang muttered as he examined the intricate inscriptions. "Sect Master, where did you say you acquired this manual again?"

Lin Yuanzhi answered. "The Divine Convenience Store."

The elder turned sharply. "That place again? If the store can casually sell a formation of this caliber, just how much knowledge does the shopkeeper truly possess? No wonder Pill Master Ying had locked himself up in his chamber after returning the other day. He apparently spent a fortune to buy the pill they’re selling to study."

"This is good for our sect too. The strength of our region is shifting because of that one, tiny store full of mysteries."

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At Dawn Valley, an intermediate-grade sect that specialized in medicinal refinement, Sect Master Liu Ren was personally overseeing the testing of the [Golden Sun Alchemy Method].

A young alchemist trembled as he held up a cauldron filled with golden liquid.

"Sect Master… it worked! This is the most potent Rejuvenation Elixir I’ve ever refined! Not at the standard of that store but good enough for us!"

The gathered elders murmured in excitement. The technique allowed them to refine pills with higher potency using fewer materials. A revolution for their sect’s alchemy division.

Liu Ren stroked his chin thoughtfully. "We must secure more manuals from this Divine Convenience Store. But it’s strange. We visited that store after hearing about the lost manuals and I ordered everyone to pick anything from their manuals and buy it regardless of the price. And yet, only one of us was successful. And it’s not even me…"

One of the more insightful sect elders stepped forward, "I believe there must be some kind of restriction placed on those lost manuals, Sect Master. It’s possibly done to prevent the manuals from being misused. Only the fated can take one and it’ll always be something beneficial."

With that conjecture, the Sect Master and the other elders nodded, accepting that explanation.

"No matter. Everyone has to cultivate the [Golden Sun Alchemy Method]. Improve your alchemy skills and trade excess pills for Store Credits to the Divine Convenience Store. Our sect’s rise is already tied to it."

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At the Fanling City, there was the City Lord Wei Xian who had purchased a technique meant to strengthen the City Guards walking into the city barracks.

Throughout the night, dozens of guards trained in unison.

The moment he stepped in, he noticed how their breathing had become synchronized and their movements more refined.

The manual, [Iron Will Combat Method], was designed to enhance discipline, endurance, and teamwork in large-scale battles.

Captain Zhao stood at the training grounds with his arms crossed, watching as his men performed their drills with newfound vigor. He had also cultivated that manual and compared to his men, he was the first to comprehend it.

Upon noticing the arrival of Wei Xian and his steward Zhou Liang, he clasped his hand and greeted him. The guards also momentarily stopped to greet their lord.

The City Lord waved his hand, acknowledging their greeting and signaling for them to continue.

"This technique will change our city’s defensive capabilities forever," He murmured. "If all my guards master this, Fanling City will be stronger than ever. Guarding our kingdom against the forces beyond the Abyssal Forest will now be easier."

Zhou Liang hesitated before asking, "City Lord, is it really fine to allow the Poison Demon Cult to continue entering our city for the store? Won’t they also get their hands on something that could empower their forecast?"

Wei Xian smiled faintly. "You don’t have to worry about them. I believe the Shopkeeper already has them in the bag. We won’t have to worry about their invasion in the future."

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Meanwhile, at Red Lotus Academy…

Grandmaster Lian stood before the Headmaster’s office. Her hair was still disheveled for not being able to rest properly throughout the night.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the Viewing Jade in her hands as her spiritual energy poured inside it.

The footage of the Celestial Duel Platform Alpha Test played again, showcasing the dazzling illusions and strategic battles between Lin Mo and Liu Xiaoyu.

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After a brief moment, a voice called from within the office. "Enter."

Grandmaster Lian pushed the doors open and stepped inside.

The Headmaster, an elderly man with sharp, intelligent eyes and a dignified presence, looked up from his desk. "Grandmaster Lian. What brings you here?"

She bowed slightly in greeting before placing the viewing jade on his desk. "Headmaster, I’ve come across something that could be revolutionary for the academy."

"Oh? Do tell."

The Headmaster’s eyebrows arched as interest immediately formed from his expression. He had heard about her trip to Fanling City, after all. And whispers of the store had long reached his ears.

Grandmaster Lian activated the recording, allowing the projection to come to life before them. The translucent panel flickered in front of them and the fierce Celestial Duel and the battle between the summoned units played out in vivid detail.