The morning sun filtered softly through the windows of the quiet courtyard. Li Qingyun sat cross-legged on a smooth stone platform, his breath calm, skin glowing faintly with elemental radiance. Before him hovered the shimmering interface of the system—his silent companion in this reincarnated life.
[System Interface]
[Host: Li Qingyun]
[Realm: Qi Gathering Realm – 2nd Stage]
[Physique: Primal Chaos Vessel Physique]
[Slots Available: 2 (occupied)]
[Techniques cultivating: Ninefold essence sutra(proficient) Effects: Increases cultivation speed by 10%, fully compatible with all elemental qi.
Voidcleave sword manual(proficient) Effects: Increases sword technique damage by 10%, enhances comprehension of sword intent.]
[Techniques cultivated: Jade body tempering scripture (perfect)]
[Energy: 0 Points]
Mastery of techniques are simply divided into 5 stages: Beginner stage- It is the entry stage to any technique.
Proficient stage- The user is already well versed in using the technique and if it is a cultivation technique the user's proficiency will increase by 10% and if it is a combat technique regardless of the effects like if it is movement technique speed will increase by 10% and if it is attacking technique then attack will increase.
Minor completion- increase proficiency by 40%.
Major completion- increase proficiency by 70%.
Perfect- increase proficiency by 100%.
The Ninefold essence sutra has been cultivated to proficient stage and his speed of cultivation has raised by 10% , and in early realms it was enough for him to breakthrough to the 2nd stage of qi gathering realm.
The Voidcleave Sword Manual is a high-level sword technique born from an ancient cultivator who comprehended the laws of space and sharpness. Designed not just for overwhelming power but for efficiency and mastery of the sword, it teaches the cultivator to cut through space itself, bypassing traditional defenses.
Since he has started his cultivation journey his parents had given him lots of spiritual objects, like low grade spirit stones, some spiritual herbs, pills, etc. And he had already used all his points by spending them increase his proficiency to proficient stage.
But Qingyun wasn't satisfied.
"These techniques have so much more potential… I need to reach Minor Completion at the very least before I start practicing them in earnest," he murmured to himself.
That day, during breakfast with his parents, he brought up a request.
"Father, Mother," he said, putting down his chopsticks, " Would it be possible for me to use some of the spiritual materials the family has in storage? I feel it could help with stabilizing my foundation."
Li Tianyang raised an eyebrow but nodded with a proud smile. "That's a good sign. We've been waiting for you to ask. Cultivation isn't just about meditation or technique—it also requires resources. I'll have someone prepare a few spirit stones and basic spiritual plants."
"Don't forget some nourishing elixirs," Lin Meiyu added, gently pouring him a cup of tea. "Your body is still developing, and you're cultivating a supreme-grade technique. You'll need plenty of support."
"Thank you," Li Qingyun said sincerely, hiding the flicker of intent in his eyes.
Of course, he wasn't just going to use them the conventional way.
Later that day, inside his room, he stood before the pile of spiritual materials. Qi-rich herbs, basic-grade spirit stones, and even a bottle of low-grade nourishing essence pills.
He placed his hand on a jade box of spirit stones.
[Would you like to charge this spiritual object for energy?]
[Estimated Gain: +4 Energy Points]
[Confirm?]
"Yes."
The stones dimmed, their brilliance fading as a soft glow pulsed into Li Qingyun's body.
One by one, he charged each object, accumulating more energy.
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[Updated Energy: 147 Points]
"Perfect. This should be enough for the next step."
He opened the system panel again and selected Ninefold Essence Sutra.
[Upgrade proficiency to Minor Completion for 30 points? Effect: +40% cultivation speed]
"Confirm."
Then he selected the Voidcleave Sword Manual.
[Upgrade proficiency to Minor Completion for 30 points? Effect: +40% attack power]
"Confirm."
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In a breath, both techniques surged in his body with renewed clarity. The Ninefold Essence Sutra began circulating purer qi, condensing spiritual energy far more efficiently. As for the Voidcleave Sword Manual, its techniques seemed sharper and more refined in his mind, though he had yet to test them physically.
He still trained his body daily. Though he didn't flaunt it, his physique was beginning to change. His muscles were leaner, his body more durable. His cultivation had quietly climbed to Qi Gathering Stage 3, though he didn't tell a soul—not even his parents.
"I don't need to announce every step I take," he thought to himself. "It's better this way. Quiet cultivation, silent growth. Let others underestimate me... until it's too late."
Even in the Li family estate, where servants and elders passed by every day, no one suspected the level of progress the young heir had already made.
His mornings were spent in sword practice, tracing the Voidcleave movements with a wooden blade. Though untested in real combat, his strikes grew sharper, faster, more precise. By the end of each training session, the bamboo poles in the yard were riddled with clean marks from his blows.
The Voidcleave Sword Manual wasn't a flashy art—it emphasized overwhelming precision and explosive bursts.
At night, he sat cross-legged in silence, letting the Ninefold Essence Sutra run its course. His breathing was calm, but the world inside his body churned like a mighty river refining itself.
[System interface]
[Host: Li Qingyun]
[Realm: Qi gathering realm (3rd stage)]
[Physique: Primal chaos vessel physique]
[Slot:2 (occupied) ( third slot unlocking requirements: 100 points)]
[Techniques: Jade body tempering scripture (perfect), Ninefold essence sutra (minor-completion)(slot1) , Voidcleave sword manual (minor-completion)(slot2)]
[Energy: 87 points]
Li Qingyun knew his journey had only just begun. But with his physique, system, and unshakable focus, he was laying a foundation that would one day shake the world.
And for now, he remained hidden beneath the surface—an unpolished jade waiting to dazzle when the time was right.