Unexpected Reward

Ethan walked quickly following the route devised by the System. Of course, he was cautious of any unexpected disastrous encounters. He read many novels and formed an understanding of the Cultivation world. If there are benefits, then you need to overcome equivalent dangers first. If you failed, then you will die without knowing how you died. It is better to be cautious than be sorry later.

As he walked by following the navigation set by the System, Ethan had a very close feeling towards the Spirit Energy. He felt as if the Spirit Energy he is sensing has increased in quantity. It was the best proof that he is getting closer to the Spirit Pool. That means, the Map to the Spirit Pool devised by the System is most likely the right one. So he was happy.

After walking cautiously for around 30 minutes, Ethan finally found something mesmerizing in front of his eyes. He found a white fog coming from the ground not far from his vision. He found it even before. But now he was close to its origin, he is feeling a bit amazed.

This white fog almost healed his injuries. As he walked closer to the white fog, the rate at which his Spirit Energy healed has also increased. His recovery rate was now at 29%. And to his surprise, as he walked closer to the thick fog, his Spirit recovery also enhanced. Within no time, it jumped to 32%.

[User has reached the destination. Ending the navigation.]

What?

Ethan was surprised. The System confirmed that the thick fog ahead is the Spirit Pool. If anyone else told him this, then Ethan wouldn't have mined. But since this message come straight from the System, he had no choice but to believe it. But he still didn't understand just how exactly this thick white fog be the Spirit Pool? Could it be, this white fog originated from the Spirit Pool? Could it be, then the Spirit Pool is on the ground just below the thick white fog?

After coming to this conclusion, Ethan first made some preparations. No matter what, his safety has always been his top priority. Only after ensuring that his safety is guaranteed, he will make his move. Ethan commanded System to notify him for any unknown traps were in front of him and he failed to notice them.

Fortunately, there were no traps and he walked slowly towards the thick white fog. And when he reached the edge of the white fog, he noticed the pure colorless water right in front of him. This water was glowing in silver color.

Ethan didn't know what exactly that silver glow is. But he was sure that this pure white water that is illuminating the silver color is most likely the Spirit Pool. Even the System notified him that this pure water is the Spirit Pool. Moreover, his rate of Spirit recovery is increasing. Within no time, his Spirit Energy recovery has jumped to 61%! So he received his confirmation.

Ethan took off his clothes and jumped into the Spirit Pool. As soon as he jumped into the Spirit Pool, he felt as if his entire soul is undergoing some earthshaking transformation. When he was on earth, he felt too much fog blocking most of the things from entering his brain. He couldn't catch up to the lectures of his lecturers. He always found this feeling hateful.

But now he felt as if the thick fog in his mind is now being cleaned. This cleansing process was too good and mesmerizing to the eyes. If he listened to the lectures again, he felt as if his level of comprehension will surpass even the topper of the class Shirley by a large margin!

'Why is there no Spirit Pool on Earth? If there was one, then why didn't he encounter one?'

Ethan couldn't help but curse. But it was not from the heart. He is no longer on earth. So he didn't care anymore. All he wanted is to be in the present. He doesn't want to think about his past too much.

His body was absorbing the Spirit Energy by a large margin. Ethan let nature take its action. He let the entire water in the Spirit Pool enter his body. As he was letting the Spirit Pool slowly drain, he looked at his Spirit recovery status which is at 96% now. As he kept staring at his recovery status, he found that within no time, it hit the 100% mark.

[Congratulations to the User for recovering from the Spirit injuries]

Even the System gave him the confirmation. At the same time, he felt that the uneasy feeling he had after killing that giant monster has now completely gone. His mind was undergoing some change. He felt as if he was now reborn. His mind was now in an absolutely good state.

Meanwhile, even after his Spirit was recovered, Ethan felt as if the pure water from the Spirit Pool is still entering his body. Ethan didn't know what the hell is going on. But since it is something that will bring him benefits, he let his body absorb the water in the Spirit Pool.

"System! Make sure to warn me if I am taking too much water from this Spirit Pool.", Ethan commanded for which the System gave its confirmation immediately.

Ethan read in many novels where if you take the energy that is more than your body's capacity, then the fortune might turn into a disaster. One could not be greedy. He still valued his life above any benefits. So he prioritized his safety above all else. As for the benefits, if he could come across another place like the Golden Immortal Mountain, then he could reap the harvest.

But fortunately, no unexpected accidents happened. As he was wondering about the effects of this Spirit Pool, he felt some small explosion in his mind. In the beginning, he was terrified. After all, he prioritized his safety first. He even asked the System to look after him and warn him of any unexpected situations.

But he found this small explosion somewhat familiar. And on top of that, he didn't feel any sort of pain. Moreover, he felt as if his Spirit has been equipped with some sort of energy.

Ethan couldn't understand anything. As he was wondering for clarity over this unexpected situation, a system notification appeared in his vision.

[Congratulations to the User for making your first breakthrough in the Spirit Attribute]

[User's Spirit Energy has made some progress due to the effect of the Spirit Pool and made the breakthrough]

[Spirit Energy Cultivation Base: 1st Level of Elementary Stage]

When he saw this notification, Ethan was shocked.