Nyx's father, Aldric, stepped forward in the room filled with anticipation for the Awakening Ceremony. He looked at Nyx and asked, "Nyx, what path do you want to take? Do you want to become a mage or a sword cultivator?" Nyx, who listened to his father's words, was shocked and asked, "Father, I know our family is known for swordsmanship, and all family members are bound to become sword cultivators. Why are you giving me a choice?" Hearing her son's words, a small smile appeared on Aldric's face. He responded, "Yes, as the family head, I want my son to be a sword user. But as a father, I want my son to follow his path."
"Yes, my dear child. Mama also wants you to follow your path. Whatever path you choose, we will support you as a family. So, decide carefully," Nyx's mother, Seraphina, added warmly. Nyx, who listened to his father and mother's words, felt grateful for having a loving family. He cherished the warmth and support they offered. At that moment, he couldn't help but feel gratitude for his life and the chance to live it.
Feeling grateful for his parents, Nyx replied, "Father, I want to be a sword user." Aldric, listening to his son's words, felt happy and asked, "Are you sure about your choice?" Nyx confidently replied, "I am sure, Father." Seraphina, listening to her son's choice, felt slightly disappointed because, as a powerful mage, she wanted her son to follow the path of magic. However, as a caring mother, she felt happy about her son's decision.
However, Nyx also felt a twinge of guilt for not revealing the truth to his parents. He couldn't tell them that he could cultivate both body and mana cultivation. How could they believe that a six-year-old child could comprehend the intricacies of cultivation? For now, he chose to follow the path of a sword user, keeping the truth hidden until the time was right.
Suddenly, his father's voice broke through the silence, bringing Nyx back to the present. Aldric, with the wisdom of an experienced cultivator, began to impart crucial knowledge to his son.
"Nyx, to become a sword user, you must delve into the path of body cultivation. Every individual in this world possesses a core within their body. Sword users, like us, utilize aura as the medium. We draw upon the surrounding energies and channel them into our cores, enhancing our physical prowess. On the other hand, mages use mana cultivation technique, uses mana as their medium, tapping into the elemental forces around them to empower their magical abilities."
For body cultivators like us, the sword served as more than a weapon; it was a conduit to channel the latent elemental forces within them. To become a skilled sword user, one needed to possess an innate affinity with specific elements. In Nyx's case, the elements of lightning and wind held particular importance.
Aldric explained that elemental affinity provided an additional layer of prowess in combat. While it wasn't a strict requirement for sword cultivation, having a connection with elements like lightning or wind bestowed cultivators with a distinct advantage. Even without a specific elemental affinity, a sword user could engage in battles at the same level of cultivation. However, facing an opponent with elemental affinity could prove challenging, as it granted them a supplementary edge in combat.
Nyx absorbed this knowledge, understanding that mastering the sword wasn't just about physical prowess but also about aligning oneself with the natural elements. somehow nyx felt the mastering sword in this world was different from his past life worlds.
Continuing his explanation, Aldric provided Nyx with the crystal and directed his attention to its pristine surface. "Now, Nyx," Aldric instructed, "you shall uncover the mysteries of your elemental affinity. A single drop of your blood, placed atop this crystal, shall unveil the colors that resonate with your core." Aldric explained the significance of each hue that might manifest. Orange for fire, blue for water, brown for earth, white for wind, yellow for light, black for dark, violet for lightning, and silver for ice.
Nyx carefully examined the crystal in his hands, fully absorbing his father's words. The significance of the forthcoming moment wasn't lost on him. With a sense of both excitement and trepidation, Nyx took a deep breath. Placing a single drop of his blood atop the crystal, he watched intently as it mingled with the surface. and the crystal began to glow in all colors seeing this nyx felt excited to see their father and mother but what he thought did not happen instead he saw slightly disappointed faces but suddenly they turned their faces happy.
Nyx, puzzled by the shift in his parents' expressions, turned to Astra and asked, "Astra, can you tell me why they showed a disappointed face after revealing my elemental affinity?"
"master in this world having all elements means one has the worst talent for cultivation". Astra replied.
Nyx, wearing a puzzled expression, questioned, "What do you mean, worst talent for cultivation? Having an affinity with all elements should be a sign of genius, shouldn't it? How does it become the worst?"
Astra explained, "Master in this world, to cultivate, one must comprehend the laws governing their chosen elements. As cultivators progress, they need to understand all the elements at a certain level corresponding to their cultivation stage. However, fully comprehending even a single element takes an immense amount of time, ranging from a thousand to ten thousand years, depending on the talent. Having an affinity with all elements means they must individually grasp and master each one, an almost impossible feat even with countless years of dedication. Moreover, utilizing these elements in cultivation requires a deep understanding, making it an arduous task."
Nyx, as he absorbed Astra's explanation, understood the importance of comprehending the laws behind each element at different cultivation levels. However, a sense of reassurance filled him. Despite not having completely grasped the laws behind every element in his past life, Nyx realized that he had already comprehended around 90% of the laws behind all the elements. This realization eased his concerns.