Knowing oneself

"Activate Fraudster's Library!"

*Beep*

System initializing .... Welcome to the Fraudster's Library.

"F**k, the system did undergo a name change even affecting its activation code"

Fang Hao cursed before focusing on the system again as he muttered: Show status window.

*Beep*

A translucent blue notification window popped up in front of Fang Hao as he muttered the command.

Status Window:-

Name: Fang Hao (Now known as Amagawa Zenko)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Health status: Healthy

Attributes:-

Strength: 3

Agility: 2

Vitality: 3

The status window is one of the most essential features of the Faustmann's Library (currently Fraudster's Library) that made it the Best support system on Earth.

The attribute values are measured according to a standard value of strength, agility and vitality of a normal human being living on Earth where the standard value of a normal human is 1.

So the strength of 3 is 3 times stronger than an average adult human and so on.

As one continues to cultivate one's strength increases with each breakthrough. A normal first stage low-level person's strength would only be slightly higher than an average human but as the cultivator progresses and reaches the second stage the cultivator's strength will become twice that of a normal human and each breakthrough further increases all attributes from twice to thrice and so on.

But this doesn't sound too impressive as even normal mortals can develop their strength through training, the strongest human on Earth was even 8 times as strong as an average human being able to lift 500kg.

So some may even infer that the earlier stages of cultivation are not that impressive and at least not enough to warrant the arrogant phrase "All below Qi condensation realm are mere mortals" and that would appear to be true when only looking at the physical attributes of a cultivator; the true aspect that differentiates those below Qi condensation realm and those in Qi condensation realm is that the latter can use spirit qi or the energy of heaven and earth.

Although it may sound trivial, that single fact alone makes the difference between them as wide as the difference between heaven and earth.

Spirit qi is not normally felt by mere mortals but after being absorbed and refined by a cultivator it imbues them with a majestic aura making mortals feel as if they were mere sheep in front of a tiger even if the cultivator is only at the first stage of Qi condensation realm and not much stronger than them.

Fang Hao looked over his stats, surprised by his above-average strength and vitality; being fifty per cent better when compared to a normal practitioner of the second level of the Qi condensation realm.

As he contemplated the mystery behind his above-average stats, Fang Hao muttered to himself: It's likely due to the dragon spirit art.

Fang Hao opened his mouth to utter a command to verify his guesses only to be interrupted by a floating alert message:

Caution:

An identified source of radiation is detected within the body!

Analyse the source of radiation?

Yes/No

Fang Hao hurriedly whispered yes, shocked at the notice.

*Beep*

Analysing the source of radiation

*Buzz*

Source of radiation unable to be analysed!

Scanning database: 0% ...100%

All individuals nearby are emanating similar radiations… trying to classify radiation

*Buzz*

Unable to classify ...need more information!

Hearing till this point, Fang Hao was suddenly struck by enlightenment: Maybe this source of radiation is simply referring to the qi sea.

As a mortal starts practising cultivation, he starts by sensing the aura of heaven and earth; only if he succeeds and guides a strand of the energy of heaven and earth inside and completes one circulation inside the body would he finally have a chance of becoming a cultivator.

Once the energy circulates within the body, a miraculous change takes place within the body. A unique metaphysical space opens within the lower abdomen becoming an organ capable of storing refined energy of heaven and earth or more commonly known as spirit qi. The organ is known as the dantian and due to it being able to store an unlimited amount of energy it is also known as the qi sea or spirit sea.

Thinking till this point, Fang hao commanded the system:

Update the database and add the new memories into the system.

*Beep*

Updating database

Adding new memories

Analysing new database

Database updated

"Analyse the source of radiation"

Analysing the source of radiation

Similarity found

Checking for discrepancies

Validating

*Beep*

The source of radiation is the dantian

Radiation is spirit qi

No harmful health benefits detected

Updating database

Analysing the amount of spirit qi in nearby individuals ...defining standard value.

Adjusting standard value based on cultivation base.

Calculating user's realm and amount of spirit qi

Updating status window

Displaying Status Window:-

Name: Fang Hao (Now known as Amagawa Zenko)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Health status: Healthy

Physical Attributes:-

Strength: 3

Agility: 2

Vitality: 3

Additional Attributes:-

Spirit qi: 3

Cultivation Base:-

Realm: Qi condensation realm

Stage: Second stage

Level: Mid

Fang Hao calmly looked over the refreshed status window and muttered to himself: it seems like despite being at the second stage of the Qi condensation realm my attributes rival that of a third stage Qi condensation realm. The dragon spirit art truly lives up to its name as one of the strongest cultivation techniques in the whole sect!

"Now that the Fraudster's Library has fully restored all its functionality and I have re-evaluated my strength, I should start making plans to fulfil my mission."