These past two days, there hasn’t been much change in the scroll.

However, the two illustrations on the first page, compared to the patterns on the other five pages, are indeed noticeably different.

The vibrant life depicted in those patterns is by no means an illusion of Edward Benson.

“Could it be that the patterns on here are actually living beings?” Edward Benson pondered, carefully studying the two illustrations.

The creatures depicted in these two illustrations are actually not hard to recognize.

One is plump and white, with a cute and silly look—it’s clearly a pig.

The other has a cool and aloof temperament, and is a rabbit.

Edward Benson studied all twelve illustrations across the six pages, and couldn’t help but chuckle. He even felt that this was just a commemorative album of the twelve zodiac animals from his previous life.

However, no commemorative album from his previous life could possibly have such magical effects.

But the creatures on the scroll do indeed correspond to the twelve zodiac animals of his previous life. On this point, Edward Benson was certain.

Edward Benson knew that, with his current wisdom and level, it was clearly unlikely he could comprehend the mysteries of this scroll.

“This scroll is no ordinary object, that much is certain. It’s normal that I can’t figure it out for now. Anyway, it can help me cultivate, and that’s for sure.”

Unable to figure it out for the moment, Edward Benson didn’t dwell on it.

He activated the “Lesser Burning Art” again, and once more immersed himself in cultivation. True qi surged, coursing through his body; bones, flesh, meridians—all parts of his body were invigorated by the flow of energy.

A fiery aura instantly filled the entire room.

This time, the scroll was not stored in his mind, but placed right in front of Edward Benson.

At this moment, Edward Benson could clearly see a faint layer of firelight shimmering on the surface of the scroll. Though not particularly intense, this firelight radiated a sense of holiness.

It made the entire scroll seem like a sacred flame capable of cleansing the world.

This sacred glow began to gently drift, centering on Edward Benson’s body, following some mysterious trajectory, as if containing the most subtle truths of heaven and earth, gradually forming a perfect fusion with Edward Benson’s body.

For a moment, the room seemed to become a world of its own, and Edward Benson was a part of it.

The “Lesser Burning Art” was originally just a rather basic, low-grade mortal technique, but at this moment, it seemed to be evolving with deeper mysteries.

Many principles that didn’t originally belong to the “Lesser Burning Art” naturally emerged in Edward Benson’s mind!

Edward Benson was utterly shocked.

His mind was exceptionally clear at this moment, and he realized that this scroll not only provided him with extra power, but also allowed his cultivation technique to naturally elevate and evolve with more profound mysteries during practice.

To put it plainly, it allowed his technique to advance!

For example, Edward Benson had never practiced the advanced technique “Greater Burning Art,” but many of its mysteries naturally appeared in his mind! In fact, some of these mysteries might not even exist in the “Greater Burning Art” itself!

Unbelievable!

This astonishing discovery gave Edward Benson even more motivation.

Another night passed until dawn. Edward Benson was drenched in sweat, and after finishing his practice, his body felt much lighter.

Any hard work put in always yields results. And a breakthrough is simply a qualitative leap from the accumulation of many such results.

However, having just broken through to the fourth stage of Mortal Transformation only a couple of days ago, Edward Benson’s body was not yet strong enough to attempt the fifth stage.

Therefore, Edward Benson was in no rush.

With this mysterious scroll, he had a unique advantage.

There was no need to rush a breakthrough.

After all, the path of martial cultivation is long. Advancing too quickly means an unstable foundation, which is not necessarily a good thing.

Especially within the Mortal Transformation realm, it’s important to lay a solid foundation. This will determine a martial artist’s potential and future achievements.

Chapter 0015: An Unexpected Visit

A Dragon-Leap Pill rested in his hand.

“This Dragon-Leap Pill is unique to the Yin-Yang Academy—even the royal descendants of the Qingluo Kingdom may not be qualified to enjoy it. It’s said that this pill can invigorate the blood and strengthen the bones, cleanse the marrow and shed the old, allowing a martial artist to be reborn. After taking this pill, the probability of condensing a Dao Seed will greatly increase!”

To take it, or not to take it?

Edward Benson didn’t hesitate for long; he didn’t have the luxury of arrogance.

The Dragon-Leap Pill was so rare, and had no side effects. After a brief consideration, Edward Benson swallowed the pill and guided it into his abdomen with true qi!

The pill’s astonishing medicinal power quickly took effect.

Edward Benson could almost feel his body undergoing dramatic changes, as if every part of him was experiencing a rebirth.

“As the name suggests, the Dragon-Leap Pill is for leaping over the dragon gate—transforming from mortal to Dao!”

It truly lives up to its reputation!

After fully absorbing the effects of the Dragon-Leap Pill, Edward Benson finally understood why this pill was so precious.

He could instinctively feel that his physical condition had improved by several levels. Many impurities in his body had been almost completely cleansed.