As Lucas sat in the secluded back garden of his mansion, a place where the royal family seldom ventured, he continued to stare at the screen floating before his eyes.
The words "The Nine Simulation System is activated" were still hovering in front of him. His heart raced, pounding in anticipation.
Suddenly, a new message appeared:
[Draw the Novice package?]
He blinked, momentarily taken aback. "Is this... really happening?" he whispered.
His excitement was palpable, but he tried to keep himself composed.
He could already feel that this was no ordinary opportunity—this was his long-awaited Golden Finger, the kind of miraculous system every transmigrator in stories hoped for.
"Draw," Lucas muttered, his voice barely above a whisper.
The screen responded immediately.
[Drawing the Novice package]
Lucas held his breath as a list of rewards appeared:
[Novice package: 1 Immortal grade cultivation technique "The Void Sovereign" + 1 Immortal grade auxiliary technique "The Heaven Secrets" + 1 Immortal grade natal weapon "The Emperor's Sword"]
His heart nearly stopped as he read through the list.
His excitement was so overwhelming that it felt as though his veins were humming with electricity.
He knew what these rewards meant. This wasn't some random, low-grade system—this was the highest level of cultivation techniques and weapons that anyone in the world could dream of.
In the Fairy World, techniques and weapons were classified into tiers:
Mortal
Yellow
Black
Earth
Heaven
Immortal
The cultivation stages of this world—from Energy Accumulation to Emptiness Ascension—were tied directly to the strength of these techniques.
To receive Immortal grade techniques and weapons meant he could cultivate directly into the highest realm of Emptiness Ascension, the pinnacle of power in this world.
For years, Lucas had struggled with his lackluster talent, barely making progress despite his best efforts.
Now, in an instant, he had been handed the tools to rewrite his destiny. He clenched his fists, barely able to suppress the laughter that threatened to burst from his chest.
The system chimed again:
[DO YOU WANT TO LEARN THE TECHNIQUES?]
Lucas didn't hesitate for a second.
"YES!" he exclaimed, his voice trembling with eagerness.
The moment he gave his consent, a searing pain shot through his skull.
He winced, but gritted his teeth, enduring the discomfort.
His mind was flooded with knowledge—ancient symbols, profound techniques, and insights into a world of cultivation far beyond anything he had ever known.
The Void Sovereign technique was a method of cultivation that could take him directly to Emptiness Ascension, and the Heaven Secrets technique could allow him to mask his true cultivation level, hide secrets, and even perform divinations about the future.
The pain subsided as quickly as it came, leaving Lucas panting but exhilarated.
He could feel the immense power that had been implanted into his mind, knowledge so deep and profound that it left him dazed for a moment.
The system's next prompt appeared, drawing his attention:
[WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EMPEROR'S SWORD AS YOUR NATAL WEAPON?]
This was it—the moment when he would bind himself to a weapon of immense power. A natal weapon was unique to its owner, a part of their soul and cultivation.
Having a sword of Immortal grade was nothing short of extraordinary.
"YES," Lucas affirmed.
In an instant, a small, pea-sized sword appeared within his energy core.
It shimmered with ethereal light, humming softly as it absorbed minute amounts of his energy. Despite its tiny size, Lucas knew the potential power of the Emperor's Sword.
In battle, this weapon could expand into a mighty force, its power matching that of its master's cultivation.
The system wasn't done yet:
[The Novice Package is given.
Now, the host has nine chances of simulation.
The simulation is a text-based process where the actions in the simulation are based on your subconscious.
At the end of each simulation, the host can retain the Peak cultivation realm + Insights during the simulation.]
Lucas's eyes widened. Simulations?
And he could retain cultivation realms and insights?
His mind raced as he tried to grasp the full potential of what he was being offered.
With only nine simulations available, each one was a precious opportunity. If he played his cards right, he could ascend to power unimaginable to those around him.
But he knew he couldn't afford to make any rash moves.
The simulations would only be useful if he approached them with the right mindset.
He needed to make the most out of each opportunity, and ensure his actions were carefully calculated.
[GOOD LUCK TO THE HOST FOR HIS COMING EXCITING JOURNEY]
[DO YOU WISH TO START YOUR 1ST SIMULATION?]
Lucas took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm.
His hands trembled slightly from the adrenaline coursing through his veins.
He couldn't allow excitement to cloud his judgment. He needed to prepare carefully and ensure that no one disturbed him during the simulation.
Without a second thought, he hurried back to his training room, locking the doors behind him.
This was his sacred space, the one place where he could focus without interruptions. He made sure to center his mind, pushing out any errant thoughts.
His success would depend on a focused, steady approach.
Once he felt ready, he gave the command:
"Start."
The system began its countdown.
[Starting Simulation One]
[5, 4, 3, 2, 1….]
In an instant, Lucas's consciousness was drawn into the simulation.
It was as though his body remained seated in his training room, but his mind was elsewhere, deep in the flow of time and space.
***
Power system: Life expectancy
Energy Accumulation: 300 years
Core Building: 1,000 years
Spiritual Condensation: 5,000 years
Soul Embryo: 20,000 years
Spirit Fusion: 50,000 years
Emptiness Ascension: Immortal