Cultivation
The moment Han Ming swallowed the Sun-Moon Elixir, the mystical energy within the pill erupted. His body rapidly regenerated, torn veins mended, shattered meridians restored, and most importantly, his cultivation power soared uncontrollably.
Boom!
The cultivation that had been completely eradicated surged back at an overwhelming pace.
Qi Control Realm, Level 1
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Qi Control Realm, Level 5
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Qi Control Realm, Level 9
Qi Control Realm, Level 10
Qi Control Realm, Level 11
Qi Control Realm, Level 12
Qi Control Realm, Level 13
Qi Control Realm, Level 14
Suddenly, the system's voice rang out in shock.
[Wait, wait...! It was supposed to stop at Level 9! How the hell did 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 happen?!]
Boom!
Han Ming's aura continued to skyrocket until it finally stabilized. He could feel that this was the absolute peak of Qi Control Realm. Without hesitation, he retrieved six Emperor-Level materials to forge his foundation immediately.
Boom!
The surrounding spiritual energy began to spiral violently. His body trembled, and his blood surged through his veins at an alarming speed.
Boom!
A pure white radiance enveloped him before shifting to blue, then purple, followed by gold, and finally transforming into deep crimson.
Boom!
His power surged once again.
The system, which had been observing everything, suddenly shouted in disbelief.
[H-Hold on...! What is this?! Since when could a foundation have different stages?! I get the gold, but what the hell is this crimson color?!]
Han Ming ignored the system's panicked voice. He could feel his power continuing to rise without restraint.
Foundation Establishment Realm, Level 1
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Foundation Establishment Realm, Level 5
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Foundation Establishment Realm, Level 9
But he didn't stop there.
Han Ming initiated the formation of his Golden Core.
Boom!
The spiritual energy from all directions was drawn into his body. A Golden Core materialized within him, but he continued forging it without pause.
Two Golden Cores...
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Nine Golden Cores...
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Twenty-One Golden Cores...
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Fifty-Five Golden Cores...
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Eighty-Two Golden Cores!
Finally, he could no longer create more. This was the absolute limit.
Boom!
Han Ming refined his Golden Cores, watching as they shifted from gold to crimson, before ultimately transforming into a prismatic hue, radiating an unfathomable and overpowering energy far beyond that of an ordinary Golden Core.
The system, which had been watching everything unfold, was completely speechless.
[W-What am I even witnessing...?! Normal people are only supposed to have ONE Golden Core! This is insane! Where can I go to wash my eyes after seeing this?!]
But as always, Han Ming paid no attention to the system's outburst. Without hesitation, he absorbed all of the Prismatic Golden Cores into his body.
Boom!
His cultivation surged once more.
Golden Core Realm, Level 1
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Golden Core Realm, Level 6
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Golden Core Realm, Level 9
Han Ming focused his mind, preparing to transform his soul and break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. Closing his eyes, he released all of his power. At the same time, strange soul threads emerged from his body, swirling around him before gradually coiling back into his form.
Suddenly, the threads converged, forming a Spirit Embryo a miniature version of Han Ming himself. This was his Nascent Soul, an incarnation of his spirit formed entirely from spiritual energy. Its greatest ability was ensuring rebirth as long as the Nascent Soul remained intact, even if his physical body perished, he could be revived, though it would require significant time and resources.
Boom!
Han Ming's energy exploded outward once more, and his cultivation advanced without pause.
Nascent Soul Realm, Level 1
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Nascent Soul Realm, Level 4
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Nascent Soul Realm, Level 7
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Nascent Soul Realm, Level 9
Meanwhile, the system, which had been observing everything, could no longer stay silent.
[This is bad! The pill's effects are running out! Why is my host so ridiculously beyond common sense?! No... I can't let this happen! I bragged so much about its power if it doesn't live up to my words, how am I supposed to face my host in the future?! Yaaaaaah!]
At that moment, an unknown liquid substance suddenly surged into Han Ming's body so swiftly that even he didn't notice.
The mysterious force stabilized his power, and this time, five orbs of energy began to hover around him.
The system was so stunned that it muttered to itself in disbelief.
[The Sacred Five Elements?!]
As the five orbs merged into Han Ming's body, a tremendous surge of power coursed through his being, causing his strength to skyrocket yet again.
Boom!
His cultivation advanced further.
Spirit Formation Realm, Level 1
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Spirit Formation Realm, Level 7
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Spirit Formation Realm, Level 6
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Spirit Formation Realm, Level 9
Han Ming took a deep breath, gathering all the power within him. He closed his eyes and allowed the energy to flow freely through his body.
Suddenly, a white ring of light began to form behind him.
The first ring appeared, followed by the second, then the third and it continued to ascend.
Five rings...
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Eight rings...
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Ten rings!
And finally, it stopped at ten the absolute limit that could be created!
But instead of stopping, the rings continued to shift colors, cycling through a spectrum of hues. From white to yellow, from yellow to blue, from blue to green, from green to purple, then red, gold, and countless other shades, the transformation seemed endless.
In the end, the ten rings became something the system had never seen before prismatic, black with golden streaks, green fused with gold, crimson mixed with darkness, and many other unnatural variations.
The system fell silent for a moment. It didn't know how to react to the spectacle before it. But there was one thing it was absolutely sure of.
[I should probably start preparing for unemployment…]
Boom!
Han Ming's power had yet to reach its limit. His cultivation surged once again.
Body Integration Realm, Level 1
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Body Integration Realm, Level 7
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Body Integration Realm, Level 6
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Body Integration Realm, Level 9
Han Ming slowly opened his eyes, and within them shimmered an endless void. The immense power he had just gained still coursed through his body, and his form felt lighter than ever before. Every limitation he once had was now completely shattered.
Closing his eyes once more, he focused on comprehending this newfound strength. Every struggle, every hardship he had endured over the years had not been in vain.
Han Ming understood that he was not the strongest cultivator in existence. There were monsters capable of crossing entire cultivation realms with ease and chosen ones blessed by fate itself.
He had witnessed such people before individuals who, no matter how dire their circumstances, always managed to escape with their lives, as if the entire world conspired to protect them.
Han Ming knew he was not one of them. He wasn't someone blessed by fate, nor did he have a divine guardian shielding him from misfortune. That was why he had to forge his own path.
He spent years researching and experimenting, searching for ways to break past the limitations of conventional cultivation. He delved into the mysteries of enhancing special physiques, exploring forbidden powers, and even creating his own cultivation techniques.
And now, his efforts had finally paid off.
Yet, he had to admit the system had saved him an enormous amount of time.
Originally, Han Ming had planned to destroy his cultivation and start over from scratch within the next two years after accumulating enough resources. His goal had always been to build a foundation far stronger than any ordinary cultivator.
But with the system's intervention, everything became easier, faster, and far more efficient.
Han Ming let out a soft chuckle, recalling the hardships he had endured before finally releasing a breath of relief.
Now, he simply needed to stabilize his newfound strength.
Because soon the day of disciple selection would arrive.