Li Yao's mind buzzed with curiosity as he continued exploring the system's functions. "System, what can you do currently without any cost?"
[Host can use the status function to scan his body and know about his current status.]
Li Yao's eyes brightened. He quickly activated the status function, eager to learn more about himself.
[Host Status:
Name: Li Yao
Age: 13 years
Spiritual Roots: Mid-grade Fire Spirit Root+
Constitution: Human Mortal Body+
Cultivation: Qi Refining Early Stage (1st Stage)+
Cultivation Sutra: Emberheart Nourishment Sutra+
Intent: None]
Li Yao blinked, his mind racing. He was thirteen years old now. The + signs caught his attention, and he immediately felt a surge of curiosity.
"System, what do the + signs mean?" he asked, hoping for an explanation.
But no reply came. He waited for a while, but still, the system remained silent.
Impatient, Li Yao pressed the "+" sign next to "Spiritual Roots." The information expanded before his eyes:
[Mid-grade Fire Spirit Root]A spirit root gifted to those blessed by the heavens, belonging to the Fire Elemental property. This spirit root aids in the absorption of spiritual qi at a moderate speed. However, in the later stages of cultivation, it will not significantly assist in comprehending the Dao faster.
Li Yao let out a small sigh of relief. Though the description wasn't as impressive as he had hoped, it wasn't disappointing either. His determination only grew stronger. This spirit root, though not the rarest, was still a solid foundation. It would serve him well on his journey.
Next, he pressed the "+" next to "Constitution."
[Constitution: Human Mortal Body]A common body found in the mortal human race, with no special characteristics to note.
Li Yao stared at the text for a moment. It was what he expected- his body wasn't special in any remarkable way. He had no legendary constitution or rare gift, just an ordinary mortal body. The stories he'd heard as a child about powerful cultivators with unique constitutions seemed like mere fairy tales now.
But there was no time to dwell on that. He had his spiritual root and his body. There was still much to learn.
Next, he pressed the "+" next to "Cultivation."
[Qi Refining Early Stage]The first of the four stages in the Qi Refining chapter of the cultivation journey. All cultivators must take this step to begin their cultivation journey.Qi Refining 1st Stage: 01/100
Li Yao furrowed his brows at the "01/100" displayed next to the 1st stage. He was confused. "System, what does this mean?"
[Host, in the 1st stage, you must refine 100 strands of qi and merge them into one to progress to the 2nd stage.]
The system's explanation was clear. Li Yao nodded, the task ahead now solidified in his mind. He had to refine 100 strands of qi, a seemingly simple but arduous task. He could already feel the qi within him, and though faint, it was enough to get started.
Finally, he pressed the "+" next to "Cultivation Sutra."
[Emberheart Nourishment Sutra]A common but steadfast sutra practiced by all disciples in the Embercloud Sect of the Mystic Heavens in the Tianyuan Realm.
Li Yao blinked at the mention of the Mystic Heavens and the Tianyuan Realm. He hadn't heard of these terms before, and the new information left him puzzled. His mind swirled with questions about the sect and the realm. He'd have to ask Senior Brother Wei tomorrow for more answers.
Feeling mentally fatigued after the flurry of discoveries, Li Yao decided to rest. But even as he lay on his bed, his mind was too active, filled with thoughts of the future and the long path ahead. He could already envision himself standing at the top of the world, a powerful cultivator surrounded by fellow Daoists.
Sleep evaded him that night, and Li Yao found himself contemplating everything he had learned. There was still so much to uncover, and with the Heavenly Observation System, it felt like his path had just begun.