Chapter 2: Learning new Abilities and Cultivation Technique. (Edited)
"STATUS!!!"
A Golden curtain materialized Infront of him containing his status.
Character Profile: Long Shin
Titles: None
Race: High Human
Rank: N/A
System Points: 0000
Ability Points: 0000
Gacha Tickets:
- Normal: 0000
- Premium: 0000
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Bloodlines:
- None
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Divine Abilities:
- None
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Magical Abilities:
- None
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Techniques:
- None
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Normal Affinities:
- Fire: Level 1
- Wood: Level 1
- Earth: Level 1
- Water: Level 1
- Wind: Level 1
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Rare Affinities:
- Thunder: Level 1
- Metal: Level 1
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Long Shin's gaze was locked onto the status window, perusing its many entries. Much of it was a mystery to him, and he had no choice but to look to for clarification.
"Xiǎoxuě why does my race says that I am a High Human and not a human?"
[Master, when you fused with the system your very being was altered from flesh and blood to a more powerful form], Xiǎoxuě began to explain. [You were formerly a human, yet after merging with the system it upgraded you on multiple levels, resulting in you ascending into a High Human. This species is an advanced form of humans; their capabilities far exceeds that of regular humans.]
Xiǎoxuě spoke as if it were nothing remarkable, but Long Shin knew otherwise. His body was now enhanced beyond his wildest imagination, allowing him to reach greater heights in strength, speed, defense, and even self-regeneration. For any regular human these developments would be unbelievable.
He quickly asked another question, his eyes glimmering with curiosity. " What are ranks?"
[Ranks or 'realms', people some call them, are the gradations of power a being may have comparatively to others. In your world, the ladder begins at Black-Iron, followed by BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM and DIAMOND. Each stage is further divided into four distinct phases - Initial, Intermediate, Advanced and Peak - and each one composed of ten layers: three for the Initial phase (1st to 3rd), another three for the Intermediate phase (4th to 6th), a third group of three for the Advanced phase (7th to 9th) and then the ultimate layer known as Peak, or 10th Layer.]
[The amount of mana required to cross from one layer to another escalates every step of the way; while passing between one phase and the other can be multiplied by up to ten times. That means that in order to ascend from one rank to another an immense amount of mana must be gathered, but this could not be enough; certain conditions must be met in order to achieve success.]
Long Shin was about to raise his hand and ask a question, but before he could get his chance, Xiǎoxuě had already jumped in with her answer.
[It might be best for you not to worry too much about the conditions needed for breakthroughs at this point in time. Knowing too much can result in more harm than good.]
"So then, tell me more about system points and ability points?" Understanding that she wouldn't reveal anything more about the breakthrough process, Long Shin changed tack.
[The system has an array of functions, one of which is allowing users to create their own magic ability and modify existing ones. You aren't limited to just magic ability though; techniques and divine abilities are also modifiable - you'll need ability points for all of these processes however. System points on the other hand serve as the currency by which you take advantage of the many features the system has to offer.]
"Tell me about those functions briefly".
[Master first the ability points can be used in the ability Management window, second is the shop where the master can buy anything you wish on the premise of you having enough system points, third is multiverse traveling window which will allow you to travel to different places in the whole multiverse]
[You can buy lifelines to come back to life when you are killed in any situations while you are using multiverse traveling, and it also works in dungeons]
Long Shin's eyes widened in awe, he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"You mean to say I can travel to a world outside of earth? But does life even exist in the universe outside of the Earth Star?" Long Shin exclaimed with amazement.
The Xiǎoxuě replied, [Yes master, the universe is vast beyond comprehension. It is home to countless planets that are inhabited by numerous sentient beings, and these innumerable races compete against each other in everyday life.]
Long Shin was awestruck. He had never even heard about these other races that existed out there in the universe — elves, dwarfs, spirits — aside from humans.
"So you're telling me," Long Shin started slowly, his eyes fixed on the Xiǎoxuě as he continued speaking, "that if I want to grow stronger than anyone else, I have to compete against not just humans but also against all of these ten thousand races?"
"That is correct master," the Xiǎoxuě chimed as it explained its reasoning further. "In order for you to become stronger than anyone else, you need to experience many things from various points of view. That is why the system offers this World Traveling feature."
Long Shin stared out of his window, gazing in disbelief at the sky. He had just been told that there were other races inhabiting the universe, yet the people of Earth Star still remain oblivious to the fact that they are not alone.
"Wow, I don't know what to say," he whispered in awe. "The universe is inhabited by not just humans... There exists many other races out there and I will have to compete against them as well."
He cast his gaze down and let out a heavy sigh. 'Why did inhabitants of Earth Star still not find that their exists other races?' He thought this out loud.
[As I said, the universe is vast–vaster than you think,] Xiǎoxuě replied. she continued on. [There could be many reasons why people here are not able to find the other races. It could be that Earth Star is far, far away from the other races or it could also be that your planet's inhabitant's current capabilities aren't enough to decipher that they aren't alone in this vast universe.]
Long Shin couldn't believe what he was hearing; it felt like his entire world was being turned upside down.
Xiǎoxuě's suggestion was not too far fetched; humanity has only been able to gain a feeble understanding of the universe due their primitive technology. It is impossible for humans to escape from the bounds of Earth and set up camp on any nearby planets, maximum they can do is send a few people out with high risks and complexity involved.
[Let's not talk about that for the moment, it's too early for master to think about other races. Let us get back to the features available in this system. The fourth one is the simulation room, an invaluable resource for honing your abilities and techniques and planning battle tactics.]
[Fifth, there's Gacha. You can choose between two types of Gacha – Normal or Premium – with which you stand a chance of gaining some interesting rewards.]
[Sixth is the Update feature, where when certain conditions are met, the master of the system can unlock new content, features and access areas previously unavailable.]
[And finally, the Daily Sign-in! You can access the system each day to gain special rewards just by signing in!]
Xiǎoxuě diligently explained the multitude of capabilities that the system possessed. Long Shin was particularly astounded by the sheer breadth and depth of its functions. As she talked about those fantasy-like features, he couldn't help but marvel at the power of this system. until he finally exclaimed that it was "powerful". to which Xiǎoxuě responded with an open-mouthed grin of pride. As the manager of the system she was naturally proud.
After firing off an array of questions about the mysterious system, Long Shin began to ponder the depths of its capabilities. If he was to take a chance and choose to use it, his life would be transported to a strange and fantastical world, one uncharted by normal people like him; a place that is filled with magnificence yet also has an endless number of lurking perils. He closed his eyes and let the infinite possibilities whirl around in his head.
'Do I really need to consider this?' Long Shin pondered, eagerness bubbling up inside him as he thought of the possibilities living in a world full of fantasy and magic may bring.
He had spent his entire life longing for something exciting, something that would break away from his mundane reality. Tales of adventure, daring quests, and fantastical lands filled his dreams and fantasies, although they had never seemed achievable before.
Now, here was an opportunity that could turn those dreams into reality, and Long Shin couldn't help but be tempted by it--if nothing else it would at least serve as a medium to let go of his heartbreak.
Memories of the happy times he shared with her, flashed in front of his eyes like lightning bolts; a silent reminder of all that was lost. He felt a tug at his heartstrings as he thought of how they use to be together, but he knew deep down that it was time for him to move on and let go. She chose a life which excluded him, and now it was time for him to get his shit together and focus on himself. Heaving a heavy sigh, he silently cheered himself on 'Alright then, I will step on the path of cultivation. If nothing else, my new quest of becoming stronger and seeking adventures will allow me to forget about her. I can divert my mind away from her and experience many new things.'
Shin felt a rush of adrenaline as he thought about all the exciting opportunities his new adventure had to offer. He was determined to become more powerful and explore all sorts of challenges. Although Shin had practiced martial arts for some time, he stopped fighting when most of his opponents were easily defeated by him. From a young age, he possessed an extraordinary level of physical strength, one no other child could match. He was said to be ten or even twenty times stronger than the rest.
Instead, he chose to hone his skills alone. But every now and then, Shin found himself drawn towards the dark side; attending illegal underground fights in search of a worthy opponent. The thrill of facing stronger opponents and testing out his own limits was an addicting sensation that kept him going back there every now and then.
Xiǎoxuě, who was standing next to him, tried to take the initiative and stir her master from his deep thought. [Master, look at your inventory. You already got the beginner's starting pack. Do you want to open it now?] she asked, feeling a little excited and expectant as if she was a child receiving a new toy, hoping to see the reaction of her master.
He seemed caught in surprise, as if for a moment he had forgotten about the starting pack, at the beginning of his journey, it wasn't unexpected to receive a beginner's starting pack - something that everyone gets to begin with - and he wasn't surprised when it came with the game-like system. This pack was meant for him to make use of and kickstart his journey. As someone who had been playing games ever since he was a child, he knew the important role of this beginner's starting pack in most of those games; it was like a key that unlocks all the possible paths during the start of their journey.
His eyes lit up and without any hesitation, he opened his inventory's item section to inspect what had been delivered. Maybe it was because by opening this beginner's starting pack, it also unlocked the path towards achieving his goals.
‹Inventory›
As he murmured inside his mind, another golden window suddenly materialized beside the original one.
At the head of the item section, there was a cube with high-tech designs, and Long Shin initially assumed it to be some magnificently hued box of treasures. However, when he pondered about how to remove it from inventory, it appeared in front of him instantaneously as if the system had read through his thoughts.
"Woah! That's amazing," he exclaimed as he scrutinized the cube in his hand. "Although, this looks more like a cube than a pack."
[Master, all you have to do is think about taking or storing anything within your inventory and the system will take care of the rest.] replied Xiǎoxuě with a gentle voice within besides him.
"I understand." he exclaimed in amazement.
An additional small window quickly popped up before him like an apparition.
Without hesitation, he decided within himself and said 'Yes'. Suddenly, a bright light erupted from within the cube illuminating the entire room.
‹Congratulations you have obtained a divine ability ‹Devour› from beginner's starting pack›
‹Congratulations you have obtained a divine ability ‹Universal Eyes› from beginner's starting pack›
‹Congratulations you have obtained a ‹dungeon key› from beginner's starting pack›
‹Congratulations you have obtained a new item ‹Pocket Realm› from beginner's starting pack›
‹Congratulations you have obtained a Cultivation Technique ‹Primordial Chaos Scriptures› from beginner's starting pack›
'Wow!!' Long Shin shouted inwardly as he read the names of the rewards. They sounded powerful and impressive!
‹Inventory›
When Long Shin cautiously opened his inventory again, he was taken aback by the sight of two ancient books bound tightly in what resembled a charcoal leather with elegant gold engravings that depicted mythical tales from ages ago. One book had the divine ability to devour, while the other held the divine ability of Universal Eyes. In the 3rd block, a delicate cube shined with a bright white glow that Long Shin could not identify. In the 4th block was an ancient-looking golden key that seemed to be made out of brass and embedded with precious gems along its chamber. But it was the 5th and last block that captivated Long Shin's attention; a mysterious scroll laid neatly there as if it had been placed with purpose and intent. On inspection, the scroll appeared to be normal compared to the previous four items but even though it was contained in the inventory window, Long Shin could still feel its overpowering energy. It felt both mysterious and dangerous at the same time.
Astonishingly, he could still detect the majestic presence of the scroll. By using
With one thought, the ancient looking book containing the divine ability Devour came out of inventory.
he concentrated on it and its information appeared.
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Name: DEVOUR
Rank: GROWTH
Description: With enough magical power and mana, the user of this divine ability can devour any living or non-living creature as well as planetary bodies, at its peak the Divine ability can devour the very fabric of reality. Devoured targets are then converted into magic essence, which can be used to enhance the user's power, System Points, and Ability Points.
Note: Great caution should be taken when using this skill, for attempting to consume a target that surpasses the user's own physical capability will likely result in their own destruction.
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A dreadful caution and description appeared before his eyes, filled with astonishment as he held the thick ability book in hand. It contained a mesmerizing, Heavens-defying divine ability. With this, he could swallow anything in existence, not only for growth but also to accumulate System Points and Ability points. His innermost feelings were of excitement and desire, ready to conquer all that stood in his way. But what astonished him even more was the potential this ability had in store for the future.
‹Ding! A Divine Ability has been detected, would you like to learn the Divine Ability DEVOUR›
‹Yes/No›
Long Shin's eyes widened as he read the description of the ability. His breath hitched, and he could feel his heart pounding in his chest. He gasped, feeling like an invisible force was squeezing around him.
"Huuuuh!!" he exhaled, taken aback by what he was reading. After a few deep breaths to try and steady himself, Long Shin said with determination, "Yes!"
‹Ding! used one Ability book, Congratulations you have acquired the Divine Ability DEVOUR›
The ability book information burst into his brain, and the instant it did, Long Shin's body began to adjust itself in order to accommodate the use of DEVOUR. It felt hard to describe it in words, he just felt it, as if something inside him had grown soft and pliable and then hardened again like steel. At first he thought that there was a new organ inside his body, one made special for the use of this ability, but now he understood that it wasn't exactly that—it was more like a dimensional space inside his body had been created by the activation of DEVOUR, an ethereal space that neither existed nor did not exist at the same time. This was precisely the devouring space.
'It feels surreal' the new devouring space that was within him felt like a dream. He could feel its tangible presence, yet he couldn't shake off the feeling of an ethereal atmosphere. His body trembled with each inhale and exhale, as if it wasn't part of his reality in the first place.
After grabbing hold of the Divine ability DEVOUR, he quickly shifted his gaze to the second Ability book. A spark of amazement lit up in his eyes as he laid his sights on it.
With bated breath, he read out aloud its title and description.
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Name: UNIVERSAL EYE
Rank: GROWTH
Description: This Divine Ability enables one unparalleled vision of a target's past and present that even their strength and weaknesses can be determined with a single glance through this eye.
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Amazement dawned upon him as he realized what an incredible power this was, being able to know someone's innermost secrets by looking at them.
‹Ding! A Divine Ability has been detected, would you like to learn the Divine Ability UNIVERSAL EYE›
‹Yes/No›
'Yes'
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Long Shin focused his mind and willed it. The ability book in his hands started to break apart, becoming colorful small particles of light that gently glided into the air. He felt their presence as they drilled through his eyes, though not painful, there was a slight tingling sensation that he could not quite comprehend.
Suddenly, the particles surrounded Long Shin's eyes and began to construct intricate patterns within them. It was almost as if a new sun had been born from the inside out, radiating its golden warmth around him.
ZEN! He could feel the unknown power surging through his eyes as the inscription covered every part of him, even the world around him became more clear compare to before.
‹Ding! used one Ability book, Congratulations you have acquired the Divine Ability UNIVERSAL EYE›
Long Shin felt the incomprehensible power surging within him, he could now see into the past of his target. He was overwhelmed by this newfound power and wished to explore it more thoroughly.
He closed his eyes and focused on the pattern that had inscribed itself onto his eyes. He could feel the intricate Runes constructed within them, shimmering with a myriad of colors that seemed almost too beautiful for patterns made-up of words.
The Runes moved in a strange formation as if they were dancing to some unseen tune, they painted a mesmerizing picture across his vision as each piece created its own unique formation that seemed to be connected in some way.
It felt like he was looking at a painting from an ancient era, or like looking at the stars in night sky—though these Rune formations were more exquisite than any painting or starry night sky could ever be.
Long Shin opened his eyes to get a better look at what was happening around him, but all he could see was something akin to a mirage before him—a world of colorless energy that filled up every corner of his surroundings.
Beneath this tremendous energy, Long Shin noticed something else—beautiful Runic inscriptions covering the entire area like a magnificent art piece! Each rune had its own unique shape and meaning; they were formed together in such a way as to display an image he couldn't quite comprehend yet.
Suddenly Long Shin sensed something deep within the runes, he could feel special abilities being unlocked as each rune blinked again and again until finally fading away completely like dust in the wind… It felt like every ability was being imbued with secrecy and mystery as if they contained secrets beyond Long Shin's comprehension.
Long Shin was overwhelmed with awe and admiration. He could hardly believe what he had just seen—an array of mysterious symbols that seemed to contain some hidden power. But even more than that, Long Shin felt something deeply profound within them; a feeling of connectedness to something far greater than himself.
"What was that just now?" Long Shin exclaimed out loud, his curiosity piqued by the strange display of energy he had just witnessed.
[Master, what you saw were none other than Runes that make-up the Divine Ability UNIVERSAL EYE,] Xiǎoxuě replied calmly from behind him, her voice carrying a hint of pride. [every runic pattern you saw contains an ability of the UNIVERSAL EYE, you will gradually unlock them in the future]
Long Shin was amazed by this newfound power and wondered what else it could do for him. He made a mental note to explore its full capabilities later on, but for now he focused on the exquisite looking cube on the fourth box in the inventory.
On the fourth block, instead of an ordinary skill book, a mysterious item was placed. Its shimmering surface radiating with pristine white glow, a captivating sight in its own right.
A notification immediately popped up from the system.
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Name: Pocket Realm
Rank: GROWTH
Description: The item contains its own miniature universe with its own independent laws within it. Its density of magic energy is 20x greater than outside space, making the task of absorbing mana much more easier within the confines of the realm.
⚠Hidden Note: It is indestructible - nothing can damage or intrude this sacred domain without permission from those who created it. Lastly, its level can be further upgraded by using system points.
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‹Ding! Would you like to use the item POCKET REALM?›
‹Yes/No›
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Name: Ancient Dungeon's Key
Rank: UNKNOWN
Description: this is the key to open a portal to the Ancient Dungeon
⚠Hidden Note: The Ancient Dungeon is separated into many regions, each bearing the representation of a different power and realm. Each region filled to the brim with frenzied monsters that have been imbued with an unknown force, giving them a much more aggressive temper than usual. The key holder who dares to venture through the dungeon will be detected by every monster they encounter, as each of them has an instinctive hunger for their death. With the exception of a few powerful beings who possess an iron willpower, all other monsters after seeing the key holder will attempt to end him or her.
Throughout this journey lies myriads of treasures, rewards, and monsters that come in all shapes and sizes. Every new region completion will result in great reward such as gold, items, or unique artifacts. All monsters within the dungeon can be categorized according to their rank which signifies their combat power and potential: Normal, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite, Mini Boss, Boss, Overlord, and Ancient. Furthermore, every floor or stage entrance in guarded by certain monsters or a number of monsters whose strength depends on the area's difficulty.
Apart from the main dungeons, there are also hidden mini dungeons that contain an entire different world within compared to outside main dungeon. there are possibilities of a powerful monsters that lurk in low-grade areas unexpectedly. At the end of every region lies a difficult Boss class monster which must routinely defeated in order to progress further along. An even more dangerous Overlord class monster will appear after every ten regions as its final guardian before entering a new area.
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'What the heck is this, Hidden Note? Too much information, why didn't it show the same for others?' Long Shin thought to himself as he recalled the new divine ability he had obtained and his runic eyes.
'I see, so this is one of the abilities of the UNIVERSAL EYE? Pretty convenient!'
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his head,
Long Shin considered it for a few seconds before saying, 'Dungeons? Nah, I'll pass on that for now'. His gaze then fell on a seemingly normal yet mysterious looking scroll. The scroll wasn't big but gave off an invincible aura.
'Now that I look at it from so close it has worlds, stars, black holes, galaxies... even a Universe drawn on the cover. It's like gazing at a real cosmos!' As he said this, admiration filled his eyes.
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Name: Primordial Chaos Scriptures
Rank: UNKNOWN
Description: The Primordial Chaos Scripture is an esoteric cultivation technique that requires practitioners to generate a multiverse within their Divine Sense Sea, originating from the primordial chaos. This sentient universe created is completely free from any influence by the Heavens, giving the practitioner far greater power and control.
⚠Hidden Note: The Cultivation Technique is an incredible ability, empowering the user to manifest their every whim in a multiverse of their own design. With this power, they can create any lifeform that they desire, with any abilities or traits that they wish. Not only this, but anything contained within the multiverse can be summoned into reality with a mere thought, including powerful entities made of pure energy and otherworldly forces. The one cultivating this technique is bestowed with divine power, becoming the GOD, CREATOR, ALMIGHTY of their multiverse. In order to master this technique fully, one must have a powerful Divine Sense Sea and Primordial Chaos Immortal Body. Through these vessels of power, many exciting possibilities come to fruition, allowing for an unfathomable array of futures.
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Long Shin read the description, finding himself completely speechless. What the system was telling him had already shocked him beyond belief, but this technique that enabled one to cultivate while forming a multiverse within their Divine Sense Sea had left him speechless.
But this wasn't just any multiverse - it was a multiverse that would not be under the control of the Heavens.
"Xiǎoxuě, what exactly is a Divine Sense Sea?" Long Shin asked, his voice trembling with excitement, he had a vague idea about this Divine Sense Sea, but he still asked Xiǎoxuě to be certain.
[It's your sea of consciousness where your soul, your very essence is located,] Xiǎoxuě explained patiently. [Only powerful Evolvers are able to form their soul after reaching a certain level, and the one they form isn't Divine Sense Sea, but a Knowledge Sea.]
Long Shin's eyes widened in awe and admiration. This was such an incredible opportunity! He felt a surge of joy and determination fill his chest as he thought of all the possibilities he could explore with this new power.
[M-Master, just give me a moment. I'll transfer some information regarding Knowledge Sea to you,] Xiǎoxuě said while timidly pressing her paw against Long Shin's glabella.
Instantly, an overwhelming surge of knowledge flooded his mind - the Knowledge Sea, Divine Sense Sea, and Divine Soul; it was all there. His eyes lit up with excitement as his mouth hung open with astonishment - now he had the means to create his own cosmos within his body.
But as quickly as his joyous emotions had filled him, he also learned about the possibility that no one on the Earth Star might ever give birth to a Divine Sense Sea, at most only one out of million being able to form a Mutated Knowledge Sea.
Just then, Xiǎoxuě spoke up again in her sweet yet solemn voice [It might be possible that no one in this world even knows what a Divine Sense Sea is, the overall level of this world and the beings inhabiting it is far from being enough to give birth to living with a divine sense sea, originally you were the same, but it's a good thing that when you fused with the Orb of Primordial Chaos it also helped you form your Divine Sense Sea and your Divine Sense, and also granted you Primordial Chaos Immortal Body] Her words dropped like a bomb on his head.
[It could be said that the orb was remodeling you so you can cultivate Primordial Chaos Scripture,] Xiǎoxuě spoke in contemplating tone.
"What!" Long Shin jumped in shock, his mouth agape and eyes wide. He couldn't believe what he heard and felt as if he was going to be blown up anytime soon. His poker face which he had held on for so long was finally shattered by the repeated shocks.
Good thing no one was present in his apartment or else, they would have mistaken this place to be a circus show.
The orb of primordial Chaos not only helped him create his Divine Soul and Divine Sense Sea but also gave him Primordial Chaos Immortal Body, Special Physiques are rare physiques which are sought after by many. All those who call themselves geniuses are nothing more than ants when compared to those possessing a special physique.
A Special Physique is an immensely powerful body trait, capable of transcending the limits of ordinary geniuses. It can be awoken either at birth or if a person finds an astronomically rare lucky chance. Among the estimated Tens of Billion people living on the planet including both evolvers and normies, those who possess a Special Physique can at most amount to a few millions. Even then, those who have access to these special abilities are often limited by their grade, which can range from very low to extremely high. Still, their power will leave any ordinary genius in awe. Those fortunate enough to awaken a powerful Special Physique become proud sons and daughters of the heavens.
With heavy thoughts, he pushed them away and focused on the window that appeared before him.
‹Ding! an unknown cultivation technique has been detected, would you like to learn the cultivation technique PRIMORDIAL CHAOS SCRIPTURE?›
‹Yes/No›
Long Shin felt a rush of anticipation as he gazed at the window before him. It was a sign that he had the ability to learn a cultivation technique which would give him the power to create his own multiverse within his Divine Sense Sea, with himself as the only ruler and god.
To rein in his enthusiasm, it took Long Shin almost half an hour to compose himself. Finally, he spoke with excitement: "Yes!"
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