Chapter 10: The Start of Cultivation
In a cave deep within the Eastern Border Forest, Lucian was preparing to begin his cultivation.
When he refined his bones, they became denser and larger. When he altered his blood, he felt more alive than ever before. Refining his flesh gave him larger, stronger, and more balanced muscles. But it was the refinement of his organs that changed him most—he felt like a completely different person, filled with greater power, energy, and endurance. Finally, he refined his skin, which underwent a transformation more profound than his bones or flesh. His skin became clearer and tougher, and even his hair changed, as it was part of the skin.
All these transformations occurred because his spirit had merged with his body.
Now, he had to unify his spirit, dantian, and body.
This process was known to alter one's form significantly, reshaping the entire being.
That was why, when he first woke up in this world, his body felt unfamiliar—like it wasn't his own.
Lucian gathered Qi into his dantian. This time, he held it there. Minutes passed, and the Qi continued to accumulate, yet nothing changed.
Five hours went by, and the Qi kept growing.
"This is strange. Normally, this process is quick. And I'm far faster than the average person. It should have completed long ago."
After another three hours, Lucian finally filled his dantian.
He focused his mind—and suddenly, a sound echoed:
[Ding!]
[New Cultivation Farmer Detected]
[Starting Fusion Process]
[Loading...]
Suddenly, a sharp pain surged through Lucian.
"Ah!"
He gritted his teeth and fought the pain with all his strength, but his body was being broken down and rebuilt. The sound of bones cracking echoed through the cave.
[Ding!]
[The host's spirit is much stronger than the body. Full fusion will destroy the body.]
"What?!"
[Ding!]
[Due to the host's powerful spirit, excess strength will be converted into quality and refined into the body to stabilize fusion.]
Lucian sighed in relief. The system had found a solution.
Having a strong spirit turned out to be more of a challenge than an advantage.
Thankfully, the excess power wasn't wasted but used to enhance his spirit.
[Ding!]
[The host's spirit has reshaped the body. Fusion successful. The host's body and spirit are now one. The dantian is connected to both.]
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Lucian awoke with his entire body numb.
He remembered nothing—except the final message from the system.
"System," he called.
A screen appeared before him.
[Yes, Host!]
"Show me my status."
[Ding!]
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[Status]
Name: Lucian
Age: 15
Race: Human
Body Type: Ethereal Body
Cultivation Realm: Foundation Formation (Low)
Affinity: Spirit
Profession: Level 7 Formation Expert, Level 5 Treasure Forging Expert
Martial Arts: None
Talents:
1. Seven Emotions and Six Desires
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"This..." Lucian muttered in awe. The first thing he noticed was his body type.
He had never possessed a body type in his past life—he hadn't even imagined it.
His affinity had also changed. Now, he had Spirit Affinity—a term he had never heard before.
But the most astonishing part was his talents.
In his past life, he had only one. Now? He had five! Only one was currently unlocked, but perhaps the others would awaken later.
The gains were beyond belief.
Excitement surged in Lucian's heart as he read the description of his body type.
[Ethereal Body]:
A body not entirely of this world. Its form is translucent, yet its presence is dense. Surrounded by a faint aura like stardust, it moves with elegance, its light sensed by spirits though unseen by mortal eyes.
Sometimes fragile as a dream, other times commanding a strength that demands reverence. Every part is harmonized, as if beauty itself shaped it. This body connects earth and sky—existence and the beyond.
[Spirit Affinity – SSS]:
The rarest affinity. It unlocks doors others cannot see. Those with this affinity don't learn spirit techniques—they breathe them. Spiritual energy becomes as familiar as wind or flame.
They sense auras, spirit arrays, spirit weapons, invisible beings—even dreams. They interact with them as naturally as feeling the sun's warmth.
"An SSS-ranked affinity? Isn't that exclusive to the ten great families? Turns out affinity isn't bound to lineage—quite the opposite of what most believe."
[Seven Emotions and Six Desires]:
A unique talent linking human essence to both inner and outer senses. Emotions become a source of power, fueling the mind and body. Desires act as keys, unlocking perceptions beyond ordinary limits.
Each emotion carries an energy that can become a devastating strike or an impenetrable shield. The six desires grant exceptional awareness and adaptability to subtle changes in the environment.
With this talent, one can wield emotions and senses as living weapons, reshaping the battlefield with heightened awareness—making the body a living extension of the universe's rhythm.
Lucian finished reading his status, deeply satisfied.
Now, reaching his goal seemed far more attainable.
Only time would tell how Lucian would wield this newfound power.
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