Following the manual, Su Chen learned that for the first three months, they could get resources from the sect. After that, they had to do missions to earn points for things like spirit stones or cool stuff from special pavilions.
He told his sister and then went to collect the resources. Back home, he started practicing the meditation exercise called The Spirit Qi Sutra. It felt amazing, like flying on clouds, making him more aware of the spiritual energy around. So, he decided to focus on meditation until the three months were up..
After three months, inside Su Chen's hut, a vortex of spiritual energy surrounded him, pouring into him. Accompanied by the sound of a click, shackles seemed to release from him.
"Finally reached the second realm of physical training."
[HOST HAS BROKEN SMALL REALM ]
[REWARD : LUCKY DRAW *1]
Satisfied Su Chen thought 'Status'
[
NAME : SU CHEN(REX)
AGE :15(35)
SPECIES: HOMO SAPIENS
TALENTS : SEMI IMMORTALITY
SKILLS : FIREBALL TECHNIQUE (YELLOW LOW), WIND WALK(YELLOW MEDIUM), EARTH WALL(YELLOW LOW)
QUALIFICATION : *$$#*$#*( EARTH-MED)
CULTIVATION : PHYSICAL TRAINING(2 LAYER)
MEDITATION : SPIRIT QI SUTRA(EARTH-LOW)
LUCKY DRAW : 2
COMMENT : CONGRATULATIONS! HOST CAN NOW BEAT A DEMONIC ANT SOLO, BUT BEWARE, FACING TWO MIGHT TURN THE VICTORY INTO A PICNIC FOR THE DEMONIC ANT ARMY!
]
Ignoring the comment, Su Chen was happy with the outcome of his three months of hard work when he looked at his current status.
Tomorrow marked the day for Su Chen to take on his first sect mission. Contemplating this, he decided to use both of his lottery draws to acquire additional life-saving cards.
"System, use both lucky draws."
[DRAWING....]
[DRAWING.....]
[YOU GOT THE SKILL "BLOOD MANIPULATION"]
[YOU GOT THE ITEM "Quill of Alzuhod"]
[ Blood Manipulatation :Granting the Ability to Shape Blood at Will. From fashioning one's own blood into lethal projectiles to asserting dominance by manipulating another's blood, the efficacy of this skill is intricately tied to energy provided to it.]
[ Quill of Alzuhod : Anything written by it, within logical boundaries, will come true. The people written about will be unaware that they are participating, instead thinking that they are just going about their everyday life. They will not realize that they are being manipulated and controlled.
The more illogical an action is, the stronger the backlash to the user. It also has the unfortunate side-effect of trying to write its owner to death. ]
Looking at the new skill and item, Su Chen felt really happy. Even though using the Quill of Alzuhod has some side effects, during life-and-death situations, it could be a crucial advantage.
The next morning, after getting ready and making sure his sister would be safe, Su Chen headed to the mission hall. On the way, he took a food-sustaining pill, part of the basic necessities that replaces the need for regular food during the physical training stage. Regular food can introduce impurities into the body, and he didn't have the funds for spirit food.
Inside the mission hall, he went straight to the mission board. Suddenly, the crowd began gossiping while looking towards the mission hall's entrance.
"Look, it's Brother Shu Feng from Thunder Wind Peak! He came in 3rd during the last inner sect disciple selection."
Pointed out by the crowd, a man with a feminine appearance, wearing a purple-green robe, stood at the mentioned spot, appearing approachable.
"See, Senior Sister Chen Ruyu and Senior Brother Pang Bo are here too."
According to the crowd, Chen Ruyu and Pang Bo were in the top 10 in the previous inner disciple selection. While Chen Ruyu had an icy beauty, like she stepped out of a painting, Pang Bo resembled a humanized tiger with explosive muscles, ready to pounce on anyone.
After entering the mission hall, the trio gathered.
"Sister Chen and Brother Pang, as agreed, we're all here. Now, let's wait for Junior Brother Sun, and then we can go for the pre-selected mission," said Brother Shu.
"Hmph, what nerve does he have to make us wait? Brother Shu, let's leave. The three of us can complete the mission on our own."
Chen Ruyu remained silent with the same frozen expression.
"No, Brother Pang, let's wait for Brother Sun for some time."
Pang Bo wore a dissatisfied expression, but he kept quiet. As they waited for Sun, a fellow disciple hurried toward them.
Brother Shu inquired, "What's going on?"
The disciple explained, "Senior Brother Sun sent me. He won't be able to join; he's stuck at a tough point in his cultivation."
"Tsk, just like I said, no need to wait for him."
"Then let's choose a teammate right here. We can manage the mission on our own," Brother Shu proposed.
Scanning the room, when Brother Shu's eyes landed on Su Chen, he noticed Su Chen's relatively low cultivation. To avoid splitting the reward, he decided to invite him.
"Hey, little brother, would you like to join us? We only need one more member, and you won't be in any danger. Plus, you can complete your monthly compulsory mission."
"Thank you, Senior Brother! I would be happy to join you."
Seeing them, Su Chen didn't say no because he knew refusing could be bad for him and his sister in this tough world.
After that, Senior Brother Shu took them to register for the mission at the counter.
They rented a flying beast from the sect and started their journey to the next place.
Sunset Forest,
It took them approximately one hour to travel from Taiyi sect to the edge of Sunset Forest.
Leaping down from the beast, they stowed it in the beast bag provided by the sect.
"Senior Brother Shu, what are we supposed to do here?"
"Hmph, you're just a replacement, so just follow us instead of asking about the mission," Fang Bo replied.
Senior Brother Shu simply smiled and said nothing. Since it seemed like nobody cared about him, Su Chen decided to silently follow them.
Gazing at the vast Sunset Forest, Su Chen felt a mix of tension and anticipation for his first (forced) mission.