"Wait... the Aspect of Fear, Breathing, Shamelessness... Lust?!" Jiang Chen's jaw dropped as his eyes widened in disbelief. He leaned closer to the floating screen, as if the words would somehow change if he stared hard enough.
"What kind of profile is this? Shamelessness? Lust? Lying?!" His face flushed red, a mix of embarrassment and frustration bubbling up. Muttering under his breath, he grumbled, "What in the world is going on with me?"
Taking a deep breath, he tried to compose himself. 'System, please explain this Aspect thing to me. What is it?' he asked internally, his voice tinged with both curiosity and exasperation.
[Host, do you know about Dao?]
Jiang Chen blinked, caught off guard by the question. 'Yeah, I've read about Dao in some novels...'
[For now, you can understand them as similar.]
His brows furrowed, a flicker of irritation flashing across his face. 'You're confusing me, System. Just get to the point!'
[Host, if a cultivator truly wants to reach the apex, they must comprehend a Dao. The more one masters or comprehends a Dao, the closer they get to the ultimate truth. You can think of Aspects as something similar to Dao. Anything can become a Dao, like the Dao of the Sword or the Dao of the Saber. However, comprehending a Dao is incredibly difficult, and few ever achieve it. For now, you can think of an Aspect as a starting point, akin to a beginner's version of Dao.]
Jiang Chen's expression shifted between confusion and dawning realization. His lips twitched, but no words came out for a moment. Finally, he managed, 'So... you're saying Aspects are like... a weaker form of Dao?'
[That's correct. For example, your Aspect of [Breathing] is akin to the Dao of Breathing. However, understanding Dao usually requires a cultivation level far beyond yours. What makes you different is your Aspectual Body. With it, you can begin comprehending Aspects simply by performing related actions. For example, by breathing, you naturally increase your Aspect of [Breathing]. This will enhance the flow of spiritual energy in your body, creating harmony between your breath and the surrounding world. At higher levels, your mastery of an Aspect could awaken unique skills or powers.]
Jiang Chen froze, stunned by the revelation. His mind raced to process the implications, and his mouth hung open slightly. 'What kind of body is this...?" he whispered, his voice shaky. Then, as the realization sunk in, his face broke into a wide grin. "Isn't this overpowered? This... this is awesome!'
His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he clenched his fists, his heart pounding with anticipation. He imagined himself standing at the pinnacle of cultivation, having mastered countless Aspects, surrounded by awestruck onlookers.
'This is insane!'he muttered, unable to contain his glee. His thoughts raced to the possibilities. 'With this body, I could master all the Daos... No, all the Aspects... I'll become unstoppable!'
[Host, you are too naive.]
The system's words hit him like a bucket of cold water, and his excitement deflated slightly. 'Huh? What do you mean, naive?'
[Although your Aspectual Body gives you the potential to master many Aspects, it requires immense effort and dedication. This is not an easy path, and if you take it lightly, you will fail.]
Jiang Chen's grin faded, replaced by a determined expression. 'Don't pour cold water on my excitement, System. I know I have to work hard, but just the fact that I have the opportunity to master so many Aspects is already incredible!" His voice was resolute, his eyes gleaming with a mix of determination and ambition. "Many cultivators spend their entire lives trying to comprehend a single Dao, and I can master multiple? That's enough for me to push through any hardship!'
He exhaled deeply, calming his racing heart. 'I'll do whatever it takes,'
'System, tell me the most effective way to increase my Aspects!' Jiang Chen asked, his voice tinged with excitement as his eyes lit up with anticipation.
[Just experience the Aspect you want to increase.]
Jiang Chen tilted his head, his brows furrowing slightly. 'Hmmm... so, if I want to increase my Aspect of [Breathing], I just have to breathe, right? But wouldn't that take forever?' His expression turned skeptical as he thought it through. 'I can't just start breathing rapidly like a maniac. That'd mess up my body's natural rhythm and probably do more harm than good.'
[You are correct. You can't forcefully increase the Aspect of [Breathing] by unnatural means. However, practicing advanced breathing techniques or methods can help you improve it slightly. Still, there are limitations, Host. Instead of focusing on this Aspect, you should let it develop naturally as you live. It will grow steadily without much effort.]
Jiang Chen nodded thoughtfully, a look of realization dawning on his face. 'You're right. There's no need to rush. Some Aspects will grow on their own with time and experience.' His lips curved into a confident smirk. 'And besides, I can focus on mastering other Aspects for now. There's plenty of time to become a breathing master!'
After a moment of contemplation, he muttered, 'Since my spiritual root is related to fire, I should focus on that. My martial arts are also fire-based, so increasing my fire Aspect would be a good investment for future challenges. Especially if that lady accepts my proposal…'
His face turned serious, and his eyes glinted with determination. 'Alright, System, tell me how I can gain and increase the Aspect of [Fire]!'
[...]
[Jump into a volcano, Host. It will definitely help you gain and increase the Aspect of [Fire].]
Jiang Chen froze, his confident expression crumbling instantly. 'What…?'His voice came out weak and flat, as though he hadn't heard correctly. His mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water, struggling to process the absurd suggestion.
'You… want me to jump… into a volcano?' he repeated slowly, his tone laced with disbelief. 'Are you crazy?! Do I look like someone with a death wish to you?!'
[You asked for the most effective way, Host. This is the fastest method.]
Jiang Chen's face darkened as his lips twitched. 'Fastest? More like the fastest way to die! Do you want me to get roasted alive before I even make it halfway to my goals?!' His voice rose, filled with exasperation.
He ran a hand through his hair, pacing in frustration. 'System, sometimes I wonder if you're actually trying to help me or just enjoy watching me suffer!'
After a moment, he sighed heavily, rubbing his temples to calm down. 'Alright, fine. Let's assume jumping into a volcano is off the table. Is there another way to increase my Aspect of [Fire] that doesn't involve self-immolation?'
[Other methods include cultivating in fire-dense areas, practicing fire-based techniques, or experiencing intense fire-related events. These may not be as fast as jumping into a volcano, but they are safer.]
Jiang Chen let out a relieved sigh, his shoulders relaxing. 'Now that's more like it. Cultivating in fire-dense areas… I can work with that.' He clenched his fists, determination reigniting in his eyes. 'One step at a time. I'll master this Aspect without turning myself into charcoal, thank you very much.'
As the absurdity of the earlier suggestion faded, a small chuckle escaped his lips. 'Jump into a volcano… Seriously, System, you're something else.'
"Are you done , laughing on your own,like an idiot" Jiang Chen heard a cold voice.....
"M..master.."