Chapter 14: The Awakening Path Begins
The first light of dawn spilled into the sky as Bai Tian Long stirred within his secluded courtyard, his body refreshed by the spiritual feedback of his two newly formed contracts. Though the strength gained was limited—both his contracted beasts were still cubs—it was enough to give him a sense of renewal. His once-weakened body felt more alive than ever.
Just as he was about to prepare for his visit to the Cultivation Pavilion, the system screen flickered in his vision.
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[SYSTEM NOTICE]
1. Congratulations, Host. You have completed two contracts and fully activated your S-Rank Talent: Spatial Strengthening. As a result, you have officially been recognized as a First Order beast taming student.
2. Due to full activation of your first-order status and the first-time dual-contract formation with one Monarch Bloodline Beast and one Saint Beast Egg, a Talent Skill has been awakened.
> New Talent Skill Unlocked:
Name: Spatial Qi Sensitivity
Grade: F
Type: Passive/Active
Description:
Passive: Grants 24/7 awareness of spatial qi fluctuations. Active: Enhances sensing range by consuming stamina (will consume spiritual energy after cultivation begins). Can be deployed in the Beast Taming Space to enhance spatial energy quality and density.
Special Effect: Reduces Void Thunder Eagle egg incubation period by 1 month (from 12 months to approximately 11 months).
[Note]: Talent skills are unique extensions of a system user's core abilities. They may be:
Innate or Acquired
Triggered by breakthrough, treasures, combat, or legacy techniques
Talent skills can evolve or merge with other skills or even the talent itself, eventually transforming into higher-grade talents or forming new hybrid abilities.
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As Bai Tian Long finished reading, he could barely contain his excitement.
"Spatial Qi Sensitivity... So this is the path of a true tamer and spatial awakener..."
But the system wasn't finished.
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[SYSTEM NOTICE]
3. As the host has officially stepped into the ranks of First Order Star User, the System Function Lottery Roulette has been triggered.
> Roulette Spinning...
A brilliant, translucent wheel shimmered before his eyes. It spun with such speed that no names could be read. The slots were all question marks, and the colors changed rapidly. A few glimpses of names emerged—
System Shop... System Subspace... Hint Module... Communication Space... Auto Battle Simulator... Random Quests...
The roulette gradually slowed.
> DING! Congratulations, Host. The following function has been unlocked:
> [Function Unlocked: System Lottery Module] You can now use tickets gained from missions, events, or system promotions to roll for techniques, items, weapons, or new modules.
> 1x Free Technique Lottery Ticket Available
> Note: Technique can only be used once a spiritual root has awakened.
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But before he could celebrate, another message blinked.
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[SYSTEM NOTICE]
4. Host, be informed:
Upon your first battle, your combat data will be recorded, and a highlight video will be compiled.
This video will be uploaded to the System Communication Space, which will unlock afterward.
> The Communication Space is a realm where System Users—both new and old—interact. If impressed, elder users may gift the host system points or even rare gifts. Note: This space is protected. No system user can harm another through it. Caution: Broken System Users and Subsystem Users are hostile to each other.
> Broken System Users users were originally connected to the Mother System, but after breaking away, they seek to devour existing system users to regain connection.
> Host is one of the sub system users directly under mother system
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Bai Tian Long took a deep breath, letting the information settle in.
"Broken system users... So danger still lurks. But I'm not weak anymore."at the same time he was shocked that there were many system users and even a communication network.
But for the time being he needs to focus on other things.
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After collecting himself, Bai Tian Long walked toward the Bai Family's Martial Cultivation Pavilion. The sun now fully rose above Hidden Mist Island.
As he walked past pavilions and resting areas, he noticed disciples and elders waking up early, many stopping to watch him pass.
There was awe in their eyes. Envy, certainly—but also pride.
"That Tian long .... who could have thought.."
"They say he formed a contract with a rosegold lion "
"No spiritual root, but now he's ahead of many of us..."
Whispers followed him, but Bai Tian Long paid them no mind.
He entered the Martial Cultivation Pavilion.
Despite being recently reestablished, it had retained a vast collection of foundational techniques. Everything from body refinement arts to movement, beast synchronization manuals, and combat guides.
He browsed patiently.
For someone who had been barred from accessing cultivation knowledge in the past—for fear that it would destroy his spirit—the information felt vast, endless.
At last, one manual caught his eye.
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Dragon-Tiger Body Technique
Type: Buddhist Martial Art
Path: Body Refinement
Steps: 18 Basic Movements
Initiate Mastery: All 18 moves performed in one breath.
Effect: Once achieved, grants breakthrough into Qi Condensation and can stimulate latent spiritual root awakening.
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"Perfect foundation. Buddhist arts emphasize discipline and internal harmony… good for someone like me."
Along with the technique, he picked out a few foundational encyclopedias:
Beast Classification Scrolls
Cultivation World Maps
Core Realm Hierarchy Manuals
"I'll take these. I need more than strength. I need knowledge."
With the technique scroll and books packed safely, Bai Tian Long left the pavilion, the wheels of destiny already turning faster.
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Thank you for the correction! Here's the revised ending scene for Chapter 14, fixing the timeline and relationship points:
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Epilogue: Upon the Watching Mountain
Morning mist coiled around the peaks like drifting silk. Atop one of the Sealed Sky Mountains, far above the clouds of the mortal realm, several figures watched quietly.
Before them floated a large, circular spiritual mirror—its surface rippling faintly with layered formations. It showed the inner courtyard of the Bai Clan where a youth—Bai Tian Long—stood at the threshold of transformation.
At the center stood a golden-furred figure, compact yet powerful, emanating raw strength and heavenly pressure—Wu Lin, the Saint Fighting Monkey from the 9th Dimension. His tail curled absently as he watched.
"He's still too weak," Wu Lin muttered, voice calm but firm. "Had he been a bit stronger… I'd have let him contract with the Saint Monkey egg."
Behind him stood Jiang Chen, ever-silent, his arms folded. Around them were several disciples of Tian Long, observing with quiet respect.
A disciple hesitated before asking, "Elder Wu Lin… is it really necessary to wait?"
Wu Lin nodded. "A Saint-level beast can't be bonded casually. Especially not one like that monkey, who was born with a fragment of the Battle Path Law. For someone to bond with it, they need a six-star beast taming level—preferably seven. Otherwise, it'll tear their soul sea apart."
He chuckled faintly, eyes fixed on the reflection of Bai Tian Long forming his second contract.
"That brat's path is solid. Let him walk it."
Then a soft voice asked, "So… when will I be allowed to meet him?"
Everyone turned to see a girl clad in deep-blue robes—Bai Tian Fang, Tian Long's sister. Her fingers were clenched tightly before her chest as she watched her brother's image.
Wu Lin turned, gaze softening slightly. "Not yet."
Her brows furrowed.
"Your bond with him must form through fate. Only when he steps outside, enters the wider world, and faces life or death will destiny draw you two together."
"But—" she began.
Wu Lin raised a hand. "Once he passes the upcoming trial, I'll tell him. You'll meet then—as cultivators, not just siblings."
A moment of silence stretched.
Then the clouds stirred. The golden monkey turned to Jiang Chen.
"…Any word from the bull?"
Jiang Chen shook his head. "Still within the Sin City of Slaughter."
Wu Lin narrowed his eyes. "Hmph. Probably soaking in blood. When he meets Long Jin Tian, it'll cause a ruckus."
He looked back at the spiritual mirror. "That old dragon still doesn't know the kid's name, does he?"
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "No. But he will."
Wu Lin laughed.
"Wait till he hears that Little Miss named the kid Tian Long. He'll explode."
One of the disciples blinked. "Wait—he was named by Young Miss? Not the Master?"
Wu Lin grinned wide. "Who else? Only that arrogant little princess of ours dares do such a thing."
He gazed again at the boy in the mirror.
"So the brat bears the Master's name… not by order, but by devotion."
The wind stirred again.
"But who knows it might also be fate decreed by destiny itself" said little Bai TianFeng
"Interesting… Let's see how high this flame climbs."Wu Lin laughed and took a swing from his wine gourd
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