Chapter 6: Time to Make a Move
The Great Elder at the front continued to speak.
"I am the Great Elder of the God-Temple. I have come today to congratulate you all on your graduation. As a gift, the three of us will grant each of you a special item."
With a wave of his hand, countless streaks of light shot out toward the players. These lights automatically materialized into rings upon everyone's fingers. As the crowd marveled at their new rings, the Great Elder's voice rang out once more.
"As alumni of the God-Temple, may your names resound with glory across the corners of this world. Now, choose the continent you wish to journey toward."
As he spoke, he gestured again, and the plaza was divided into four sections by barriers of light. Status lines flickered before everyone's eyes as they looked at the four sectors of the plaza:
• [Azure Dragon Continent]
• [Vermilion Phoenix Continent]
• [Black Tortoise Continent]
• [Great White Tiger Continent]
Every player was free to choose and take their place in the section of the continent they wished to visit. The players quickly caught on and moved toward their desired destinations. Bai Feng, as in his past life, chose the Vermilion Phoenix Continent once again. After everyone had taken their positions, the Elder's voice echoed.
"Good. Now that everyone is in place, I shall commence the transport. Prepare yourselves. Your landing locations will be random, so I wish you luck."
The Elder moved his hands, forming three distinct seal signs, and shouted loudly, "Four Directional Transport!"
SWISH—!
The players in all four sections vanished instantly, leaving the plaza completely vacant.
When Bai Feng opened his eyes, he saw the vast sky and white, drifting clouds. He sat up and realized he was lying in a meadow. The surroundings were lush with trees, and there was even a waterfall nearby. It was a serene location. As he stretched and prepared to stand up, a notification rang out.
[Global Announcement: Notice for all players]
[Time in this world moves twice as fast as the outside world.]
[May all players strive in their cultivation and assist in the battle against the Demons. Good luck.]
Bai Feng nodded. The Demon Battle—he knew it well. It was a war between the Four Great Continents and the demonic realms. That war would break out exactly two years from now. It would be a terrifying conflict led by Sovereigns. Though perilous, the war was a double-edged sword of profit and death, offering immense treasures. Bai Feng shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside for now. He immediately summoned his status screen.
[Name: Bai Tianyun]
[Race: Human]
[Class: Taoist Master]
[Cultivation Rank: None]
• Strength: 1
• Agility: 1
• Endurance: 1
• Spirit Power: 1
• Shop: Open
[Talent: Not Unlocked]
[Weapon: None]
[Cultivation Technique: None]
[Skill: None]
[Inventory: Storage Ring (Cultivation Guidebook, 1 Random Basic Martial Art, Basic Qi Technique, 100 Silver Coins, 3 Grade-1 Cultivation Pills (Low-Grade))]
Bai Feng took out the Cultivation Guidebook and began to read. Information regarding cultivation ranks appeared on his status interface.
[This world is known as the Demon and God World, a realm filled with cultivators and evil demons. Cultivators are divided into various ranks, growing stronger with each level. The ranks are as follows:]
1. Five Foundations Body Refining Realm
2. Origin Internal Strength Realm
3. Element Manifestation Realm
4. Cloud Layer Core Realm
5. Spirit Out-body Realm
6. Shattered Divine Bridge Realm
7. Heaven-Shattering Divine Lord Realm
[Each major rank is further divided into sub-ranks; specific details will be revealed as you progress. The Five Foundations Body Refining Realm consists of five sub-stages: Muscle, Bone, Viscera, Skin, and Vessel. Each stage makes you significantly stronger and faster. Strive to become a supreme being on this continent. Good luck, dear player.]
As soon as he finished reading, Bai Feng used the system interface to withdraw the Qi technique from his storage ring.
[Basic Qi Technique (Can accumulate +1 Qi per second)]
[Would you like to learn?]
"Learn."
Once he learned it, the 'Basic Qi Technique' appeared under the technique section of his profile.
[Name: Bai Tianyun]
[Cultivation Rank: Starting Muscle Refining Stage (Qi 0 / 1,000)]
(...Other stats remain at 1...)
Bai Feng immediately took out a cultivation pill.
[Grade-1 Cultivation Pill x3 - Low Grade (Increases cultivation speed by 50% for one hour)]
He swallowed a pill and immediately sat down to cultivate.
[Qi +1.5]
[Qi +1.5]
[Qi +1.5]
Ten minutes later, a muffled sound echoed from within Bai Feng's body.
[Congratulations! You have reached the Five Foundations Body Refining Realm - Muscle Refining Stage. Strength +10, Agility +10, Endurance +10, Spirit Power +10]
He instantly felt power surging through his body. At this level, a single punch could send an ordinary person flying. Checking his status, he saw his progress was now (Qi 1,000 / 10,000), indicating it would take more time to progress further. He sighed and continued his meditation.
Two hours later...
[Congratulations! You have reached the Five Foundations Body Refining Realm - Bone Refining Stage. Strength +20, Agility +20, Endurance +20, Spirit Power +20]
"Phew. I guess it's time to make a move now."
Bai Feng looked at his updated stats.
[Name: Bai Tianyun]
[Race: Human]
[Class: Taoist Master]
[Cultivation Rank: Bone Refining Stage (Qi 10,000 / 50,000)]
• Strength: 31
• Agility: 31
• Endurance: 31
• Spirit Power: 31
• Shop: Open
[Talent: Not Unlocked]
[Weapon: None]
[Cultivation Technique: Basic Qi Technique]
[Skill: None]
[Inventory: Storage Ring (Cultivation Guidebook, 1 Random Basic Martial Art, 100 Silver Coins, 1 Grade-1 Cultivation Pill (Low-Grade))]
[To be Continued...]