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Chapter 27 - Rewards

As Wu Zheng completed his breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm, his body expelled impurities that darkened his skin, soaking through his once clean robes. A thick layer of grime had covered him, and his clothing clung uncomfortably to his skin. He could feel the weight of the waste released from his body, the residue of his cultivation practices, now left behind as his internal energy surged with newfound strength.

The independent space that had served as his cultivation chamber was once again sealed. Wu Zheng rose to his feet, casting a glance around his dimly lit cave. He scanned the area out of habit.

His gaze drifted to the entrance of the cave, where the sky outside had turned a bright blue, and a gentle breeze blew in from the mountain path. Opposite the cave lay a peaceful lake at the edge of cliff. He removed his soiled robes, dropping them in a heap on the floor, and leaped from the cave entrance toward the lake below.

Wu Zheng dove gracefully into the cold water, the sharp chill biting at his skin. The lake was crystal clear, the depths of its waters shimmering in the early morning light. He submerged himself completely, allowing the cold to cleanse him of the filth and sweat that clung to his body. His muscles rippled beneath the water as he swam deeper, savoring the sensation of freedom that came with the purification of his skin.

The tranquility of the lake was matched by the steady sound of his movements. His long hair fanned out in the water, his pale skin glowing in the refracted light. Wu Zheng's form was beautiful, elegant, and striking.

For a moment, Wu Zheng floated in the stillness of the lake, his mind drifting back to the recent developments. Sighing ,as though everything was accerlating from the moment he got his memories back.

Breaking the surface of the water, Wu Zheng exhaled slowly, the cool air filling his lungs as he swam to the shore. Climbing out of the lake, the cold water slid off his toned, muscular body, leaving him refreshed. The impurities that had weighed him down moments ago were now gone, and he felt lighter, almost renewed. He stood there for a moment, his skin glistening under the sunlight, his body the epitome of a cultivator's grace and strength.

With a quick flick of his hand, Wu Zheng burned his dirty clothes, watching as they disintegrated into ash. He donned fresh robes, the clean fabric smooth against his skin. He reopened the independent space and changed the mat before sitting down again. The cave was quiet now, save for the soft rustling of his movements and the faint crackling of the fire from the burnt robes.

His heart still raced from his recent breakthrough, the excitement of entering the Foundation Establishment Realm again in his mind. Yet, despite the lingering euphoria, he knew there were tasks to attend to. He had only 48 hours to collect the rewards granted by the system, or they would vanish. Though his soul yearned for more meditation, he couldn't afford to let the rewards slip away.

As he focused, the familiar bright screen of the system materialized before his eyes.

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[Wu Zheng]

Lifespan: 16/200

Potential: 24%

Cultivation: 1st stage of Foundation Establishment

Cultivation Technique: Heaven Origin

Techniques:

Sword Serpent Technique (Mortal)

Swift Sword Technique (Mortal)

Two Bull Sword Technique (Mortal)

Spirit Wall Technique (Earth)

Qi Limit (Heaven)

Song of Inferno (Earth)

Moon Step (Earth)

[System Functions: Notice Board]

Rewards pending

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Wu Zheng's eyes scanned the screen until they landed on the glowing "Rewards Pending" icon. He clicked on it, and a list of options appeared before him.

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[Host has broken through to Foundation Establishment Realm]

[Host is rewarded with 20 Foundation Establishment Pills or 10 Potential Enhancement Pills, a new system function, an Earth-rank technique or a 4th-grade equipment]

[Host can choose only one reward in the optoned one]

[Time remaining: 46 hours, 1 minute]

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Wu Zheng pondered for a moment. The choice was critical. The Foundation Establishment Pills would provide him with a useful resource, but his sights were set on improving his potential. In his previous lives, he had seen firsthand how crucial potential was to surviving and thriving in higher realms.

Without hesitation, he selected the second option.

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[Host has chosen the Potential Enhancement Pills. Confirm? Y/N]

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Wu Zheng clicked "Y," and immediately, a small glass bottle appeared before him, materializing out of thin air. He grasped it, feeling the cool glass beneath his fingers, and set it aside. His attention then shifted to the second reward, the new system function.

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[Host wants to activate new system function? Y/N]

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His anticipation grew as he clicked "Y." Whatever this new function was same as from his second and third life or it would bring something unexpected.