After a long journey through the dense, ancient forest and having a delightful conversation with his disciples, Xenos and his disciples arrived at the sect leader's residence. Behind the grand sect leader's hall, a level higher than the ground level, the residence stood quietly.
Just below it, four smaller houses are present, two on each side of the master residence and one for each of Xenos disciples. Towering trees framed the path leading to the residence, their leaves rustling gently in the wind. At the same time, the occasional ray of sunlight pierced through the canopy, creating a serene, almost ethereal atmosphere.
From the outside, Xenos home looked modest—just a plain, unassuming and rustic wooden structure.
Misaki thoughts raced. "This… is where Master lives? It looks so old. I should ask my father to build something more fitting of his stature." Valdir glanced at the house, his mind reflecting similar thoughts, wondering if this could really be the home of someone so powerful. Even Kori and Maximo couldn't hide their surprise, gazes lingering on the humble structure.
Xenos seeing them and understanding their thoughts, smiled amusingly. Without explaining them, he led them inside the house.
After arriving inside, the scenery changed from an old, rusty wooden house outside to a modern villa.
Seeing the changes, Misaki and the other disciples were shocked; not only was the inside luxurious, but the villa was much larger than the outside.
Seeing their expression, Xenos laughed, and noticing his laugh, Misaki and others pouted. Looking at them, Xenos replied, "This will be your first lesson; never judge anything from outside appearance."
Even though annoyed, all the disciples nodded. After giving them the lesson, Xenos took them to the study hall. After asking them to sit on the sofa, he went to the cupboard to retrieve 4 small tokens. After retrieving the tokens, Xenos gave each to his four disciples.
After receiving the token, all four of the disciples examine the token given. The tokens are tear-drop shapes with black-gold lining around the edges and a diagram in the middle; the diagram looks lifelike in 3D mode. It contains a blazing fire that looks like it will burn for eternity, representing Humanity, and in front of the flame is a shield and sword, representing protection and defence.
Xenos sat on the chair opposite his disciple and said thoughtfully, " The token represents 'Eternal Flame Sect'; it means to protect humanity and let the flames of humanity burn Eternally. Always remember that.
With their back straight, Misaki and others replied, " Yes, master."
Observing the reaction, he nodded and continued, " Take the lancet, pick your finger, and drop blood on the token; it will help you bind yourself to it."
After understanding the instruction, Valdir, Misaki, Koria, and Maximo followed it by puncturing their fingers with the lancet and dropping the blood on the token.
The token absorbed the blood drop, which suddenly started to glow black-gold. Then, suddenly, it zapped and was inserted into their head.
All the disciples are bewildered by the incident. When they are about to ask, they start to see a screen from the right eye; a small rectangular blue box appears.
On the box, it was written.
[Congratulations on becoming the disciple of the 'Eternal Flame Sect.']
[Congratulations for becoming a personal disciple of the sect leader of 'Eternal Flame Sect.']
After the two notifications, another notification appeared.
[ Please wait for a moment; an analysis of the host body will occur in 30 seconds]
Seeing the new notification, all four disciples looked towards their master. Understanding their thoughts, Xenos replied, " The token is made of particular soul blood ore; it binds to your body and soul. I have also used virtual technology to engineer it. It will act as your identity and give you basic information about your body, cultivation, age, affiliation, etc. You don't have to worry. Let it inspect your body.
As he finished his explanation and before they could process what he said, they felt energy pass from their brains to their whole body, every corner of the body; they felt like the energy inspecting their veins, organs, nerves, bones, muscles and skin. After 5 minutes, the inspection was completed.
Then, another notification appeared.
[ The inspection of the body and soul is completed
1) There is no sign of possession/ negative influence
2) All body condition is healthy
3) No injuries to the soul
All the conditions meet]
[Displaying the statistic of Misaki/Kori/Valdir/Maximo]
As four of them received the message, another box appeared different from the other's notification.
[ Name: Misaki Aira Tanaka
Age: 15
Sect: Eternal Flame sect
Physique: Wargod Body (Earth Tier)
Body attribute: Earth (Earth Tier)
Soul Physique: nil
Soul attribute: Fire (Mortal Tier)
Spirt root: nil
Cultivation level: Mortal ]
[Name: Valdir Sigrún Bjork
Age: 16
Sect: Eternal Flame sect
Physique: Steel Tempered Body (Earth Tier)
Body attribute: Metal (Earth Tier)
Soul Physique: nil
Soul attribute: Fire (Mortal Tier)
Spirt root: nil
Cultivation level: Mortal ]
[Name: Kōri Takashi Ishikawa
Age: 16
Sect: Eternal Flame sect
Physique: Nine-Yin Nether sword body (Earth Tier)
Body attribute: Ice (Earth Tier)
Soul Physique: nil
Soul attribute: Fire (Mortal Tier)
Spirt root: nil
Cultivation level: Mortal ]
[Name: Maximo Hermes Garcia
Age: 18
Sect: Eternal Flame sect
Physique: Evergreen longevity body (Earth Tier)
Body attribute: Wood (Earth Tier)
Soul Physique: nil
Soul attribute: Fire (Mortal Tier)
Spirt root: nil
Cultivation level: Mortal ]
The moment Misaki caught a glimpse of the window that materialized before her, an insatiable curiosity bubbled within her. "Master, what is it?" she asked, her voice barely containing the excitement.
Valdir, Kori, and Maximo exchanged glances, each wearing a mask of intrigue as they turned their attention to Xenos, who stood with an air of calm authority.
"What you're seeing is known as the status window," Xenos explained, his tone steady yet captivating. "It's reminiscent of the gaming worlds you know, revealing details about yourselves. You're already familiar with your names, ages, sect affiliations, and cultivation levels. Now, let me delve deeper into the rest."
He paused, allowing the weight of his words to sink in. "Your physique reflects your body's innate potential for cultivation and martial arts. The stronger your physique, the greater your mastery in various disciplines."
Xenos continued, his voice resonating with knowledge. "Next is the body attribute—this defines your physical body's elemental alignment and how it interacts with energies. Then we have the soul physique, which reveals the condition of your soul and its impact on your spiritual cultivation."
He leaned slightly closer, intensity flashing in his eyes. "The soul attribute speaks to your soul's elemental affinity, determining the spiritual techniques at your command. Lastly, the spirit root forms the bedrock of your cultivation journey, dictating how effectively you can absorb and wield spiritual energy."
As Xenos's explanation lingered in the air, he observed the captivated faces before him, waiting patiently as they absorbed this newfound knowledge. "To uncover the true essence of your physique, simply focus on it," he instructed, a hint of a smile gracing his lips. "A new window will open, unveiling its secrets."
Driven by curiosity, Misaki, Kori, Valdir, and Maximo took a collective breath, their minds racing with anticipation. Following their master's guidance, they concentrated, and instantly, shimmering windows appeared before them, ready to reveal their destinies.
[Wargod Body (Earth Tier)
Attribute: Earth
Description: The Wargod Body is a powerful physique honed through relentless training and combat. It grants immense strength and durability, allowing the warrior to withstand the fiercest blows while delivering devastating attacks. Those with this physique can tap into the earth's energy, enhancing their physical prowess and creating shockwaves with their strikes.]
[Steel Tempered Body (Earth Tier)
Attribute: Metal
Description: The Steel Tempered Body is forged through blacksmithing and unwavering discipline. It enhances the blacksmith's strength and precision, allowing for the crafting of superior weapons and armour. The metallic nature of this physique provides increased resilience against physical attacks and the ability to easily manipulate metal.]
[Nine-Yin Nether Sword Body (Earth Tier)
Attribute: Ice
Description: The Nine-Yin Nether Sword Body is a mystical physique that grants the swordsman agility and finesse. It allows for manipulating ice energy, enhancing sword techniques with chilling precision. Those who wield this physique can freeze opponents with their strikes, creating openings for powerful follow-up attacks.]
[Evergreen Longevity Body (Earth Tier)
Attribute: Wood
Description: The Evergreen Longevity Body is a nurturing physique that enhances the alchemist's connection to nature and vitality. It allows the alchemist to draw energy from the earth, promoting healing and growth. It also provides greater control over herbal concoctions and nature-based techniques.]
As Xenos observed his disciples reading the descriptions and grasping their physiques, he announced, "Now that you've understood your foundational attributes, it's time to establish the hierarchy."
"Maximo will take the lead as the eldest, followed by Kori, then Valdir, and finally, Misaki will be the youngest."
With no objections to this arrangement, everyone replied, "Yes, Master."
Nodding his head in approval, Xenos continued, "Now, let's delve into the crucial topic: the path of cultivation."
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