Every being possesses a soul space. It is the inside of their soul. Many scholars have researched the concept of soul space for many years. However, like most great mysteries, they could not understand its purpose. Still, that does not mean that everyone doesn't know the answer to this question

Ironically, the ones who understand soul space are the what society calls dumb, but powerful. They have realized the true purpose of the soul space, but they cannot understand its importance. But like all rules, this also has an exception because a scroll that does explain its purpose does exist.

However, the world dismisses most texts to be useless, unless they are made by a master. The cultivator who had written this scroll had not written any copies. It was in one of the many towns of the Rhine Continent. Even the cultivator who wrote probably does not remember. Sadly, one of the greatest revolutions in cultivation was about to be discarded in the library.

Still, that is not true reason for it being rejected. The real reason is that on the location where the name should be contains a phrase. It states, "Fuck you, world. Who needs you anymore?" As soon as most people see this, they put it back. Even the library would have discarded it. However, the owner of the library strictly ordered them not to do it. Most did not understand his reason, but they did not care.

In present day, another great proof of the purpose of soul space had shown up. However, this time it was is in the heavens, so no mortal would ever know. However, a certain cat did know of this proof. After all, he was also proof of the soul space's purpose.

"Hm. What's the hell disturbed my sleep?"

The black cat was extremely annoyed. It hated when someone disturbed its sleep. The cat looked around for a while, until it noticed something.

"An egg. How could that thing come into the soul space? It's only been seven years and his cultivation base hasn't been released yet. He shouldn't be able to access it and the kid's definitely not a genius. The only possibility is that the egg came in by itself."

The black cat was very knowledgeable, contrary to its appearance. After eliminating the possibility of Xiao San being a genius, it guessed that the egg came on its own. However, it knew that if something could come into the soul space by itself, the object could not be anything normal.

"I wonder what egg this is, anyway. Are there any eggs that come into the soul space?"

The cat began to ponder the situation, until its mind came to a sudden realization.

"There's no way that kid could have that much luck. Besides, regular souls could not tolerate this egg."

Suddenly, the egg began to light up and the cat was shocked at this.

"No way, all that bad luck he had actually helped him. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! How ironic is this. His luck was so bad that he should have died, but this egg is actually resonating with his soul. However, this species is very rare and the only place in this world it would be show up would be that place."

The black sighed and then raised its paw.

"Since I still need this kid, I got to keep him alive. I guess this seal should be enough to make sure he lives."

A purple light formed on its paw and it shot toward the egg. Now, the egg had a complicated black seal on it.

"Che. More of my power has been wasted. I can't tell if this kid is a a ball of yarn or a thorn on my paw. Damn it! I knew I was losing more of my power. I'm even starting to speak like a cat."

However, the black cat had forgotten about a flaw in its logic. Cats don't speak. Only its distant cousins, such as the tiger, do. That was the one thing Xiao San also did not know.

*yawn*

"Huh, what am I doing in bed? Wasn't I in the courtyard until just now?"

Xiao San had suddenly woken up in bed. He knew for sure that he had been in the courtyard until just a few minutes ago. He tried to remember what had happened, but his memory was very blurry.

"You finally wake up, huh. Do you know how worried you father and I were when you fainted."

When Xiao San tried to find who had said those words, he saw his mother, Xiao Li.

"Eh, mother. What happened to me?"

He was confused at why his mother seemed to be extremely angry at him.

"What a troublesome child you are. You fainted for an entire day."

"Eh! A whole day!"

Xiao San was extremely shocked because he did not have the slightest memory of how he had fainted.

"Yep. When I found you, I contacted your father and we were worried. Until Elder Brother Mubai appeared, we thought you were in danger. However, he told us that you had just fainted from loss of qi."

Xiao Li was angry at that fact because she believed that her son overexerted himself.

"Loss of qi. How is that possible?"

Xiao San could not believe this because he thought that he made sure he didn't overuse the meager qi he possessed. After all, children can only use the minuscule amount of qi that leaks from their cultivation base and he had been extremely careful not to overuse it.

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"No hows. You didn't have to exert yourself to that point."

"But, mother   "

"No buts. Never ever do that again. Also, your father told me to tell you to meet him outside."

Only then did he remember that he had to take his father's test.

"Aah! I forgot about father's test. I have to hurry and meet him."

Xiao San immediately rushed outside and Xiao Li frowned.

"What's the problem with men? They never listen to you."

When Xiao San ran outside, he met his father.

"Ah, son. It seems that you are fine now."

Xiao Yun had been pale until he saw his son come outside. He felt guilty for giving his son a Sage Art because he believed it was his fault when his son fainted.

"Father, forgive me for fainting. This will never happen again."

Xiao San wanted to practice cultivation no matter what. So he would definitely not lose his chance of gaining a useful test no matter how hard it was.

However, Xiao San did not know that his father was also happy. He believed that this showed how dedicated his son. This made him want to test his son with the challenge he had came up with.

"Son, follow me. I shall take you to the testing ground."

Xiao San did not know where he was expect the fact that he was on a cliff. His father had flown there while holding him in his hands, but for some reason, his father had blindfolded him when he was coming here.

The cliff was frozen like everything else. However, below the cliff, Xiao San saw something odd. He saw a forest that was completely green from above. It did not seem to be frozen at all.

"Son, that is a forest from the mortal realm."

"The mortal realm?!"

As soon as Xiao Yun said those words, Xiao San was interested. After all, the mortal realm had been his home for many years and he wished to know what was going on in there. Because of his desire, he wished to find out anything he could, but most Immortals were not interested in topics about the mortal realm. Therefore, his search had failed. Now, he believed he could learn something about the mortal realm. However, he was about to be disappointed.

"Yes. It is a forest that has been brought into the Immortal Realm by Lord Tang for newbie cultivators."

"Eh, what do you mean when you say that Lord Tang brought it here?"

Xiao San could understand those words, but he could not comprehend them.

"He pulled it out of the ground and placed it here. There is even a seal that makes sure the environment of the Heaven Realm cannot affect it."

"Eh, Lord Tang can actually do that."

Xiao San knew that Lord Tang was powerful, but he could not help but me amazed at the power that Lord Tang possessed. Not only that, but his father's words made it seem that it was an easy thing for Lord Tang to do.

"Yes, he can. It is actually a common hobby for people of his level. However, that is not important. What you must know is that this forest will be the location of your test.'

"Eh, what do you mean, father? It probably has many strong monsters. There's no way I'm a match for them."

Xiao San's gut warned him that something unfortunate would happen to him. He could, more or less, predict what was about to happen and why he was on the cliff.

"Here, son. Take this sword I have chosen for you. It should be enough to protect you."

"Father, I think we should just go home."

However, Xiao San's requests did not deter his father. His father still had a stern face, but a smile had formed.

"Son, the seal of the Heavens should protect at this height."

At these words, Xiao San's heart began to beat faster.

"Son, your test will be to survive in the forest full of monsters for a month. We shall begin the test as soon as possible."

"Eh, father, you don't mean I have to go to that place full of terrifying monsters."

Xiao San put on a cute face and what many would call "puppy eyes". However, the smile on Xiao Yun's face had grown wider.

"Son, throughout my whole life, I have regretted the fact that my father had not given me this test. So, I shall task you with this."

"Father, mother would kill you if you do this. You will never survive her wrath."

Xiao San knew he could not escape his father's clutches, so he tried to persuade him out of his crazy idea.

"Son, she will understand. Have you not heard of the saying that a lion must push a cub off a cliff and it must learn to climb back up. Well then, it is time for you to leave."

Xiao Yun waved his hand and his son was pushed off the cliff by an invisible source. For a second, Xiao San felt that he was floating in midair, but he began his descent down the cliff.

As the cub was falling, it could see the lion praising itself for its ingenious idea. The cub had one thought going through his mind.

"What era do you live in, o wise father?"