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With a flick of a finger, a black hooded cloak emerged from the ring, the fabric of this cloak has a special function that can conceal his features. The cloak also has a function which not only provided excellent concealment but also minimized air resistance, allowing him to move swiftly.
With a final glance back at the headquarters, his figure quickly disappeared.
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His movements were a blur, like a shadow darting through the streets. To the people around, he was nothing more than a fleeting, black arrow passing by. The fluttering of his cloak was the only indication that someone had even been there.
Conversations stopped mid-sentence as people tried to catch a glimpse of the fast-moving figure. Their eyes widened in surprise and curiosity, but before anyone could react, Ye Chen was already gone, leaving only the sound of the cloak rustling in the air. Occasionally, sparks of lightning could be seen, dancing around his figure which adds mystique into his presence.
"He was so fast! Did you see that?" someone sharp-eyed exclaimed.
"See what? There's no one here." he replied.
"Who could that be? And did you see the lightning around him." another one exclaimed aloud.
Along the way, Ye Chen paid no attention to the whispers and exclamations around him. His focus was to solely reach the manor as fast as possible and upgrade his system. He moved through the city like a phantom, blending into the shadows and avoiding any unnecessary attention. The lightning elements surrounding him not only enhanced his speed and agility, but also made him an even more formidable presence.
Upon reaching the manor, he swiftly entered through a hidden side entrance that is only known to the family. He navigated the corridors with ease, his familiarity with the layout allowed him to move around with ease. The lightning elements around him gradually dissipated as he's already close to his destination.
Finally, he reached his room and slipped inside, closing the door behind him with a soft click. He removed the cloak, and returned back to his ring. He let out a breath that he hadn't realized he'd ben holding in for quite some time already.
"Phew... Home at last," he murmured to himself, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.
He sat down, reflecting on the day's events. The visit to his mother, the revelation of her strength, and the possibilities the new function of the system had opened up for him. With the Spirit stones from his parents, he felt more confident in his ability to grow stronger and protect his family.
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Ye Chen sat down cross-legged, turned on the circle once again, feeling that familiar surge of aura seeping into his body yet again.
As the cultivation circle activated, the room was bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. The spiritual energy began to swirl around him, forming a vortex of power that converged on his body.
But, before the circle was fully activated, he suddenly thought of something and turned off the circle.
He looked at his recently repaired room. He scratched the back of his and thought. 'Dad would probably be mad at me if I broke my room again right?' he thought to himself, recalling the last time his intense cultivation session had caused some unintended damage.
With that thought in mind, he decided to find a more suitable place for his cultivation. He left his room and made his way out of the manor, heading towards a mountain owned by their family a few kilometers away.
A few minutes later, Ye Chen arrived at the foot of the mountain and made his way to the top.
Ye Chen looked around the summit of the mountain, taking in the familiar surroundings. This wasn't just any mountain; it also plays a vital part of their family's heritage. Known as Spirit Peak, this mountain was renowned for its rich spiritual energy. Their family had cultivated this land for generations, growing rare spiritual herbs, nurturing mystical plants, and this place also tends to those spirit beasts that their family use either for transportation, food, and etc.
As he walked further, he could see various sections of the mountain dedicated to different aspects cultivation. There were terraces filled with rows of spiritual herbs, their vibrant colors and distinctive aura can indicated their potent spiritual properties. These herbs were used for things like alchemy, healing, and enhancing cultivation, and were a precious resource for the Ye Family.
Ye Chen also saw a bunch of people catering, planting, and watering the spiritual herbs of all kinds.
Next to the herb gardens were plots of mystical plants, each with unique abilities. Some are even interacting to some of the farmers, others were spewing fire of some sort.
Further along, he came across a series of natural springs. The spirit springs were crystal clear, their waters infused with powerful spiritual energy. These springs were essential for the cultivation of the family's members.
In a different area, there were enclosures and habitats for spirit beasts. These creatures, nurtured from eggs were raised with special care.
Finally, Ye Chen reached the top of the mountain and found a flat, open area. This was where he had decided to set up his cultivation circle. The spiritual energy here was incredibly dense, making it the perfect spot for intense cultivation.
Sitting down cross-legged, Ye Chen then said anxiously, "System, upgrade!"
[Upgrade Materials detected!]
[High-Tiered Spirit Stones: 874 = 10 Square Meter each.]
[Top-Grade Spirit Stones: 398 = 100 Square Meter each.]
[Earth-Tiered Spirit stones: 37 = 1,000 Square Meter each.
[Increased size = 8,740 + 39,800 + 37,000 = 85,540 Square Meter.]
93350.7 Square Meter!
That's the total size of the Cultivation Circle after the upgrade.
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As soon as the system processed the upgrade, the circle began to expand wildly after sucking in the Spirit stones Ye Chen used.
Rumble!
The ground beneath Ye Chen trembled violently, sending ripples of shockwaves across the entire mountain. The sky, which had been bright and sunny moments ago, quickly turned dark and ominous. Thick, swirling clouds gathered above the peak, encircling it like a vortex.
Flames burst forth from the ground, their intense heat mixing with crackling lightning that descended from the sky.
Boom!
The cultivation circle, which was initially just a few kilometers wide, began to morph and shift. Its boundaries expanded rapidly, encompassing more and more of the mountain's peak until eventually, it managed to cover up the whole mountain. The intricate runes on the ground glowed fiercely, emitting beams of light that shot upwards, it formed a massive sphere around Ye Chen.
Within this sphere, the spiritual energy was so dense that it almost tangible. Vortexes of energy spiraled towards Ye Chen, these vortexes were then draw into his body as if he was the eye of a great storm. The air was thick with power, and every breath he took was filled with raw energy.
The ground shook with increasing intensity, causing rocks to tumble and trees to sway violently. The entire mountain seemed to resonate with the force of the upgrade. The animals, spirit beasts across the mountain felt the pressure, their movements halted as if they were momentarily paralyzed by the overwhelming aura emanating from the peak. Cultivators nearby gasped for breath, feeling as if an immense weight was pressing down on them.
Suddenly,
Flames and lightning dance around the sphere, creating a mesmerizing yet terrifying display of elemental fury. Everything plants and herbs in the vicinity seemed to respond to the energy, their auras becoming more vibrant and potent. The spirit springs bubbled with greater vigor, and the spirit beasts roared in both awe and fear.
Ye Chen, at the center of it all, felt an incredible surge of power flowing through him. The sphere around him pulsed with life, and in each pulse sends waves of energy into his body. The ruins within the sphere began to change, becoming more complex and intricate. The once flat circle now had a three-dimensional structure, its boundaries extending vertically and horizontally, forming a perfect sphere of radiant light and complex symbols on it's edges.
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