Dhames

Dying unexpectedly, a human is reborn into a brutal cultivation world as the weakest of all: a goblin runt. When his new tribe is annihilated by powerful human cultivators, despair turns to fierce ambition. A mysterious System awakens within him, offering a path to power unseen by his kind.
Determined to never be weak again, he begins a perilous journey to defy his lowly origins. He'll cultivate, grow stronger, and build a new, formidable goblin empire through any means necessary – even resorting to kidnapping and forced reproduction. Watch as a despised goblin runt rises to become an unholy overlord in a world that never saw him coming.

Cultivation of Goblin

The Mana Vein was a godsend. He spent the next cycle in the small chamber, not cultivating Earth Essence, but ravenously devouring Mana Moths. Their delicate bodies offered a surprisingly potent burst of energy. Each crunch of a translucent shell sent a rush of pure Mana surging through his veins.

[Mana Gained]: 0.5 (from Mana Moth)

[Mana]: 2.5/2.5 (Mana Cap Reached)

His mana pool, once pitiful, filled rapidly. The feeling was exhilarating. He'd never experienced such mental clarity or boundless energy. He could almost feel the world around him with new depth.

The system then chimed, a notification he'd been waiting for.

[Notification]: Host's Mana pool is full. Excess Mana will be slowly converted to Mana Attributes.

[Notification]: Host's Cultivation progress has reached a bottleneck. Advance to [Mortal Realm, Mid-Grade] to increase Mana Cap and unlock new capabilities.

A bottleneck. He understood the term from his past life's gaming. It meant he needed to break through. But how?

[Hint]: Breaking through requires sufficient accumulation of primary essence (Earth Essence for Goblin Path) and a strong will. A small amount of Mana can be used to aid the breakthrough process.

So, he still needed to focus on Earth Essence. The Mana was fantastic for skills, but Earth Essence was his core power.

He used his now abundant Mana to continuously activate [Earth Sense (F)]. The skill, previously a drain, was now a constant stream of information. He could feel the strong currents of Earth Essence in the main cavern, beckoning him. He could also sense every tremor, every movement of the Cave Boars.

This constant awareness was a new luxury. It allowed him to move with greater confidence. He could predict the boars' movements, slipping in and out of the shadows with uncanny precision to steal essence.

He dedicated the next period to intense Earth Essence cultivation. With full Mana, he could use [Earth Sense] non-stop, pinpointing the densest spots of essence, maximizing his absorption rate. He barely slept, fueled by a relentless drive to break through.

The sensation of the Earth Essence flowing into him grew more pronounced. It felt like his entire body was a sponge, soaking up the raw power of the earth. His skin felt harder, almost like rough stone. His small fangs seemed sharper.

Then, after what felt like an endless grind, a sudden, powerful surge. It wasn't just a flow; it was a flood. His entire body vibrated, a dull ache giving way to a profound sense of release.

[Cultivation Breakthrough Achieved!]: Host has advanced to [Mortal Realm, Mid-Grade]!

Mana: 5.0/5.0 (Mana Cap Increased!)

* [Minor Earth Manipulation (E)]: Allows subtle control over small amounts of earth or stone. Consumes 0.5 Mana per use.

A roar of triumph, low and guttural, escaped his lips. He was no longer just a runt! He was a Mid-Grade Mortal Realm goblin! The strength coursed through his veins, undeniable. He felt stronger, faster, more resilient. And he had a new skill, one that could finally affect his environment.

He looked towards the main cavern, towards the unsuspecting Cave Boars. His beady red eyes gleamed with a predatory light. The rules had just changed.

Mana Feast