Chapter 2: System Initiation
Early next morning, as the first rays of dawn entered the room and caressed his closed eyes, Shawn stirred from his slumber. A wide yawn escaped from him as he rubbed his eyes, casting a groggy gaze around the room. Suddenly his expression changed into one of surprise as he recalled last night's events.
"What happened to me? All I remember is that I was hit by that shooting star. I thought I was going to die. Was all that a dream?"
Suddenly, breaking his chain of thoughts, the same lucid voice again sounded in his head.
[Immortal Cultivation System integration complete.
Congratulations! You have been selected as the host of the great Immortal Cultivation System. The path to Ascending the Heavens and achieving Immortality has been opened.
You are now able to cultivate
Please ask if you have any queries]
"What?! What was that? Am I still asleep? Is this a dream?"
[Negative. What you hear is real, host. The system was programmed to send messages directly to your head.]
"What system? Are you the star that hit me last night?" Still perplexed, Shawn tried to get more information to know what had happened to him.
[Affirmative. The system did indeed hit you]
"Then where are you right now? Why can't I see you and why was I in such pain after getting it?"
[The Immortal Cultivation System has fused with your soul. To ensure integration, the system had to modify your constitution on a spiritual level]
"I see. But why did you choose me? I am just a normal kid."
Even though he calmed down, he was still confused and wary of the uninvited guest occupying his head.
[You were chosen because your soul was the most suitable to host the system]
"What do you mean by 'most suitable host' and what does the system do?"
[The system gives you the ability to cultivate as well as resources to improve. Cultivation is the process of refining spiritual energy between heaven and earth, absorbing the refined energy and increasing your strength and lifespan as you reach higher stages.]
"You mean like those novels?" Shawn was still suspicious of the so-called Immortal System's credibility. To him, it was something straight out of fantasy, too good to be true. Yet the xianxia lover inside him still held hope. He was a hardcore Xianxia fan. Reading Cultivation stories about Gods and Immortals was one of his favourite pastimes.
[Affirmative. The sysChapter 2: System Initiation
Early next morning, as the first rays of dawn entered the room and caressed his closed eyes, Shawn stirred from his slumber. A wide yawn escaped from him as he rubbed his eyes, casting a groggy gaze around the room. Suddenly his expression changed into one of surprise as he recalled last night's events.
"What happened to me? All I remember is that I was hit by that shooting star. I thought I was going to die. Was all that a dream?"
Suddenly, breaking his chain of thoughts, the same lucid voice again sounded in his head.
[Immortal Cultivation System integration complete.
Congratulations! You have been selected as the host of the great Immortal Cultivation System. The path to Ascending the Heavens and achieving Immortality has been opened.
You are now able to cultivate
Please ask if you have any queries]
"What?! What was that? Am I still asleep? Is this a dream?"
[Negative. What you hear is real, host. The system was programmed to send messages directly to your head.]
"What system? Are you the star that hit me last night?" Still perplexed, Shawn tried to get more information to know what had happened to him.
[Affirmative. The system did indeed hit you]
"Then where are you right now? Why can't I see you and why was I in such pain after getting it?"
[The Immortal Cultivation System has fused with your soul. To ensure integration, the system had to modify your constitution on a spiritual level]
"I see. But why did you choose me? I am just a normal kid."
Even though he calmed down, he was still confused and wary of the uninvited guest occupying his head.
[You were chosen because your soul was the most suitable to host the system]
"What do you mean by 'most suitable host' and what does the system do?"
[The system gives you the ability to cultivate as well as resources to improve. Cultivation is the process of refining spiritual energy between heaven and earth, absorbing the refined energy and increasing your strength and lifespan as you reach higher stages.]
"You mean like those novels?" Shawn was still suspicious of the so-called Immortal System's credibility. To him, it was something straight out of fantasy, too good to be true. Yet the xianxia lover inside him still held hope. He was a hardcore Xianxia fan. Reading Cultivation stories about Gods and Immortals was one of his favourite pastimes.
[Affirmative. The system has modified your body. You now have the Heaven-Grade Constitution: Transcendent Human Physique.
Transcendent Human Physique Perks:
1. Your body will be at the pinnacle of physical prowess regardless of what realm you are at.
2. Your body will refine and absorb spiritual energy at a rate 10 times faster.
3. Efficiency of learning and casting Martial Techniques +100%
4. Energy Regeneration and Healing +100%
5. Efficiency of absorbing medicinal plants, elixirs, pills and treasures: 100%
Further perks will be unlocked once you become an Immortal.]
"So cool. This is great. I feel like I can lift a house with bare hands." Shawn was ecstatic seeing his newly gained powers. If he was skeptical before, now he had lost all suspicions. He was eager to learn more about cultivation.
"Hey, system. How do I cultivate? Do I have to sit down and feel the spiritual energy or something? Do I need a technique? Hurry up, show me."
[Affirmative. The system will now impart to you all the necessary information till the Immortal stage.
Brace yourself as you might feel a slight headache]
As soon as he heard the words, Shawn felt his head splitting open. He screamed in agony as he felt a load of knowledge suddenly being sent to his head.
tem has modified your body. You now have the Heaven-Grade Constitution: Transcendent Human Physique.
Transcendent Human Physique Perks:
1.Your body will be at the pinnacle of physical prowess regarless of what realm you are at.
2. Your body will refine and spiritual energy at a rate 10 times faster.
3. Efficiency of learning and casting Martial Teachniques +100%
4. Energy Regeneration and Healing +100%
5. Efficiency of absorbing medicinal plants, elixirs, pills and treasures: 100%
Further perks will be unlocked once you become an Immortal.]
"So cool. This is great. I feel like I can lift a house with bare hands." Shawn was ecstatic seeing his newly gained powers. If he was skeptical before, now he had lost all suspicions. Infact he was eager to learn more about cultivation.
"Hey system. How do I cultivate? Do I have to sit down and feel the spiritual energy or something? Do I need a technique? Hurry up, show me."
[Affirmative. The system will now impart to you all the necessary information till the Immortal stage.
Brace yourself as you might feel a slight headache]
As soon as he heard the words, Shawn felt his head splitting open. He screamed in agony as he felt a load of knowledge suddenly being sent to his head.
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