As soon as Neil accessed the inventory, he noticed an icon containing a drop of mysterious blood. The drop glowed with a golden-red hue, making it appear like something from ancient legends. With excitement and anticipation, Neil selected "Absorb," but the moment he did, waves of searing pain surged through his small body. It felt as if every cell in his body was being torn apart and reconstructed. The pain was indescribable, so intense that he couldn't resist, and he immediately lost consciousness.
When the morning sun's light made its way through his room's window the next day, Neil slowly awakened. As he opened his eyes, he noticed that the world around him had changed in a strange way. His vision had become significantly sharper, as if everything around him was more vivid and detailed. Even faint sounds that he couldn't hear before now reached his ears clearly. Neil felt as though his body had evolved into something beyond ordinary human limits.
As he assessed his new state, a ringing sound echoed in his ears:
"Ding: Congratulations, you've reached the First Level of the Knight Realm."
Another screen appeared before him, displaying the reward he had received:
"Reward: Immortal Body Training Technique - First Chapter (Advanced). A powerful technique that allows you to train your body to become incredibly strong, to the point where it can destroy mountains, split lands, and even shake entire continents. With this technique, you can strive for the pinnacle of the world with unstoppable power."
Neil was astonished as he read this reward. How could someone like him, just one year old, possess the power to destroy continents? Wasn't that a bit exaggerated? However, there was a small note beneath the description that stated:
"The technique is divided into seven chapters; this first chapter allows you to confront a Ninth-Level Knight when fully mastered."
When Neil read this clarification, he felt a bit relieved. It turned out that the technique, despite its immense power, required complete mastery to reach its full potential. This meant that his journey to achieve supreme power wouldn't be easy or swift, but it would require a lot of training and dedication.
Afterward, Neil shifted his attention to the Dragon Ancestor's Blood and was deeply amazed by what had happened to him. This drop of dragon blood had been able to enhance his physical strength in an unprecedented way, leading to his breakthrough into the First Level of the Knight Realm in an incredibly short time. He knew that this was just the beginning of his journey toward power, and that the road ahead was long and difficult.
Despite the incredible physical strength he had gained, Neil didn't notice any other remarkable changes at the moment. However, he was certain that this was only the beginning, as the future held many gifts and rewards. He knew that the next gift packages would arrive when he turned seven years old, as well as when he reached the Fourth Level of the Knight Realm and when he reached the Fourth Level of the Mage Realm. These packages would open new doors of power and abilities for him.
With all these thoughts in mind, Neil knew he had to remain calm and patient, and keep these abilities hidden from everyone. The road to the top would be filled with challenges, but he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.