Chapter 98: Aperture Opening

Jiang Yan read through the information, unsure if there was any exaggeration, but he had formed a rough judgment in his mind.

“It seems that having twelve or thirteen apertures is considered top-tier genius on this planet.”

“Cheng Wu once said that if I didn’t achieve Innate Aperture Opening before the age of eighteen, I would only ever have one aperture point in my lifetime…”

Jiang Yan looked down at his own body.

“Is that really the case?”

Jiang Yan began searching online for methods on “how to stably achieve Acquired Aperture Opening.”

[Spirit Aperture Source Liquid]: After ingestion and refinement, there is a 50% chance of completing Acquired Aperture Opening.

Acquired Aperture Opening could only open one aperture, and Jiang Yan had already opened one. Logically, it should have been impossible for him to possess a second aperture.

But Jiang Yan wasn’t in the mood for logic right now.

He started searching for ways to obtain Spirit Aperture Source Liquid and summarized them in his mind.

First: Every citizen of Tianyuan Star who achieves Innate Aperture Opening of more than three apertures can apply to the local government for two bottles of Spirit Aperture Source Liquid for free.

Second: Enlist in the military and receive two bottles of Spirit Aperture Source Liquid for free.

Third: Galactic Coins. 100,000 per bottle (limited to one bottle per person).

Tianyuan Coins. 50,000 per bottle (limited to one bottle per person).

Note: Currency conversion cannot be used to purchase additional bottles.

Fourth: Exchange with university points, events, etc. Most universities have channels for distributing Spirit Aperture Source Liquid.

Fifth: Citizens of Tianyuan Star who reach the age of eighteen can apply to the local government for one bottle of Spirit Aperture Source Liquid for free.

Sixth: Other methods.

…

“Finally, the Galactic Coins I earned from live streaming will come in handy.”

Jiang Yan immediately downloaded the official shopping app on his phone.

The first row on the app’s homepage displayed:

“Trillion government subsidies! Spirit Aperture Source Liquid prices slashed!”

Jiang Yan converted the Galactic Coins he earned from live streaming into Tianyuan Coins and withdrew them from the Myriad Realms Ladder.

[Order successful. Welcome to shop with us again.]

After the discount, it cost Jiang Yan 45,000 Tianyuan Coins.

Ten minutes later, a knock came from the dormitory door.

“So fast?”

Jiang Yan got out of bed and walked to the door. Upon opening it, he saw a small package placed on the ground.

This efficiency…

Jiang Yan picked up the package, returned to his room, and unwrapped it. A green potion appeared in his sight.

Gulp…

Gulp…

Jiang Yan drank it all in one go, tossed the empty vial into the trash, and quietly focused on the changes in his body.

At first, he felt nothing, but gradually, a burning sensation spread from his lower abdomen, coursing through his limbs and across his entire body.

Jiang Yan began trying to refine this immense medicinal energy.

[System Log Updated]

“You are refining Spirit Aperture Source Liquid. [Heaven Rewards Diligence] triggered. Your chance of aperture opening has slightly increased.”

“It really works!”

“You are refining Spirit Aperture Source Liquid. [Heaven Rewards Diligence] triggered. Your chance of aperture opening has slightly increased.”

“You diligently refine Spirit Aperture Source Liquid. Your chance of aperture opening has significantly increased!”

…

An hour later.

In Jiang Yan’s Dantian, a faint black glow flickered intermittently—the location of the Chaotic Void Ancestral Spirit.

Soon, the darkness spread, carving out a space in his chest.

It was gloomy, profound, and sinister, as if ready to devour everything.

Jiang Yan felt an itch in his chest, as if something was about to emerge.

A few minutes later.

“Congratulations, Host! You have successfully opened one aperture!”

Jiang Yan opened his eyes, and faint black energy seeped out from them.

In his chest, a black glow flickered faintly before gradually fading away.

“Does this mean I’ve successfully opened an aperture?”

Within the extradimensional space storing his Doppelgangers, two shadow Doppelgangers trembled slightly, seemingly disturbed by some energy fluctuation.

Since awakening the Chaotic Void Ancestral Spirit, his Doppelgangers had taken on a dark and obscure form, losing their human shape as if undergoing some mutation.

Jiang Yan immediately checked his status panel.

Chaos Imprint: Myriad Tribulation Body.

【Imprint】: You can create Doppelgangers that inherit all your attributes. (Current Doppelgangers: 2/3) (Opening the fifth Aperture can increase the limit)

Trait: Doppelgangers inherit all your attributes, and you inherit all attributes of the Doppelgangers. (Cannot be repeatedly inherited)

Trait: When the main body is injured, the damage is equally shared between the Doppelgangers and the main body.

【Shadow Hunt】: During combat, you hunt the enemy’s Doppelgangers to assist you in battle.

Trait: The strength of the Doppelgangers depends on the evolution level of the Talent. The stronger the enemy is compared to you, the weaker the Doppelgangers become.

Trait: You inherit all attributes of the enemy’s Doppelgangers.

(Enemy Doppelgangers can reform 60 seconds after being destroyed)

Jiang Yan noticed that the Doppelganger limit had increased from two to three, a change that greatly delighted him.

After all, Doppelgangers could share all attributes with him. Although they couldn’t share abnormal things like Traits, the boost to Jiang Yan was immense.

With each additional Doppelganger, Jiang Yan’s physical stats would experience a significant increase.

Previously, he had never found a way to Breakthrough the Doppelganger limit. He never expected that achieving this required Aperture Opening—truly an unexpected gain.

“It seems Cheng Wu was right—the more Apertures opened, the stronger the Talent.”

“Now, as long as I open two more Apertures, I can possess a fourth Doppelganger.”

Opening two Apertures Acquired—this was completely unimaginable on Tianyuan Star, but for Jiang Yan, who possessed 【Heaven Rewards Diligence】, it was no fantasy.

The benefits of Aperture Opening weren’t limited to the Talent level. Jiang Yan’s physical fitness, Comprehension Ability, and the strength of his Chaotic Void Ancestral Spirit had all noticeably improved due to Aperture Opening.

Aperture Opening meant comprehensive strengthening!

Jiang Yan’s top priority was to find a way to obtain Spirit Aperture Source Liquid.

Thus, he approached Cheng Wu.

…

“What? You’re asking me how to obtain Spirit Aperture Source Liquid at Silver Radiance Academy?”

“Bro, are you serious? Didn’t I already tell you? You’ve already opened one Aperture Acquired—there’s absolutely no way you can open another one after that.”

Cheng Wu widened his eyes, completely unable to believe Jiang Yan would ask such a foolish question.

Jiang Yan knew this situation was hard to explain and had no intention of revealing to Cheng Wu that he could open multiple Apertures Acquired. He simply said calmly:

“Tell me the method, and I’ll carry you through the final Assessment.”

Cheng Wu fell into Silence.

Admittedly, with Cheng Wu’s own strength, as long as he accumulated enough credits during the semester, passing the final Assessment wouldn’t be a problem.

But… who wouldn’t want to ride on someone’s coattails for a high score?

In the previous two semesters, Cheng Wu had offended many people due to his poor emotional intelligence and careless remarks, leading to many intentionally or unintentionally targeting him during Assessments.

Otherwise, as a Four-Aperture Prodigy, why would he fear a mere final Assessment?

But with Jiang Yan, it was different. The fact that Jiang Yan had shattered his bones with a single punch proved this person’s strength was anything but ordinary.

Simply put, this was a thigh, and Cheng Wu had no choice but to cling to it!

This final Assessment—it was meant for Cheng Wu to pass!

He immediately changed his expression and explained how to obtain Spirit Aperture Source Liquid at Silver Radiance Academy.

“Each semester, the top ten in the final assessment ranking are rewarded with a certain amount of points, which can be used to purchase Spirit Aperture Source Liquid.”

Jiang Yan frowned and continued asking, “Is there a faster method?”

“A faster method?” Cheng Wu thought for a moment. “Yes, bro, yes!”

“You know about the Myriad Realms Ladder, right?”

Jiang Yan’s expression shifted slightly. Could it be…

“I know.”

Cheng Wu laughed. “It’s not related to that. Our Tianyuan Star isn’t really into that. The Myriad Realms Ladder doesn’t have many users; it’s more of a niche game.”

Jiang Yan: …

Soon, a large red bump appeared on Cheng Wu’s head.

Cheng Wu cried pitifully, sniffling, “Wuwu… Bro Jiang, I just wanted to lighten the mood…”

Jiang Yan glanced at him. “Keep talking, I’m listening.”

Cheng Wu held his head and continued, “Our Silver Radiance Academy has the [Myriad Stars Tower]. For every ten floors you clear, you can earn a certain amount of points. With those points, you can exchange for Spirit Aperture Source Liquid.”