It was a morning like always, everything was quiet as usual and Jang was sleeping soundly in his room, he was playing a game a few moments ago and it was almost 3 minutes away from 3:00.
Jang had Black hair and sharp Yellow eyes,he was soundly sleeping and turning on the bed, Jang shifted unconsciously to the edges of the bed and he slowly but steadily fell onto the ground. "Ouch?!"
Jang opened his eyes and saw the two moons in the sky, one was intact while the other was completely destroyed, Jang robbed his eyes groggily thinking he was dreaming when suddenly he felt a searing pain surrounded his index finger.
He brought it to his face and saw a gold ring with leaves surrounding the edges, he rubbed his eyes in confusion once more blinked more than five times and he still felt the sensation of realism.
Suddenly he saw a screen with five names being displayed on it.
[Congratulations on your Unification with the Juvenile Walking Plant habitat in the apocalypse, you have been given a gift by the class constellation of the [World Tree],[The Great Cupid],[The Love Star], [The Phoenix Of Fertility] and the [Dragon of Farming], good luck and be good to your wife]
[The Fruit of Vital flames has arrived from the gift given by [The Phoenix of Fertility], The Charm of Plantation has arrived from the gift given by the [Dragon of Farming, The Personal Space has arrived from the gift of the [World Tree], The Experience link has arrived from the gift given by [The Love Star], The Unification of Two souls cultivation technique has arrived from the gift given by [The Great Cupid]...Due to Five constellations taking interest in you, you have been given Blessing]
[The Blessing of Longevity: Everytime you and your wife breah through a major realm, you receive an extra 30% boost in all stats and skills]
"…What"
[The World Tree laughs at your reaction, she says suddenly being dragged into another world and getting married is indeed strange]
Jang still didn't understand anything, he stood up from the ground which was filled with countless stalks of tall grass and observed his surroundings, he wanted to freak out and even question existence.
[The Great Cupid Said "Do you want to see the cultivation realms currently available to this world also due note you are sitting on your wife and she is annoyed she can't talk to you so i advise you chec the realms and start cultivating, also if you didn't know she is the Juevenile Walking Plant which is this giant island looking walking plant"]
Jang's mind spiraled into chaos as he processed the absurdity of the situation. Sitting on his wife? A walking plant? Cultivation? He shook his head, pinching his arm to confirm this wasn't some twisted dream brought on by gaming until 3 a.m.
[The World Tree chuckles, "Yes, it's real. And yes, that's your wife under you. Apologize, human."]
Jang scrambled to his feet, stepping off the soft patch of mossy ground that seemed to pulse faintly beneath him. He looked down and realized the "ground" he had been sitting on wasn't ground at all. Vines, leaves, and what seemed like crystalline flowers formed a surface that shifted and moved subtly, as if alive—no, aware.
"Wait, wait, hold on," Jang muttered, holding up his hands. "So this… island… plant… thing… is my wife?"
[The Great Cupid sighs, "Yes, your wife! Why is this so difficult for you to grasp? She's a juvenile Walking Plant, still growing and learning. It's your responsibility to cultivate her potential—and your bond with her."]
Jang felt a twitch in his eyebrow. "Cultivate our bond? How? She's a—"
Before he could finish, the ground beneath him shifted, and a long, vine-like tendril extended from the mass of foliage. The vine looped around him gently, giving him what could only be described as a curious, slightly impatient squeeze.
[The Love Star beams, "Aww, she likes you! That's progress!"]
Jang stumbled backward, his mind racing. "Okay, okay. Let's start with the basics. What's this cultivation realm thing, and how do I not mess this up?"
[The Great Cupid smirks, "Finally asking the right questions. Let's start with the basics."]
A new screen appeared before Jang, filled with glowing text:
[Cultivation Realms]
1. Seedling Realm
2. Sprout Realm
3. Blooming Realm
4. Fruition Realm
5. Ancestral Root Realm
[The Great Cupid explains, "These realms are from the [World Trees] world, out own cultivation realms are too much for you to handle so reach the Ancestral Root Realm and you can choose a cultivation technique for one of our realms,"]
Jang stared at the glowing screen in disbelief. "Seedling Realm? Sprout Realm? Ancestral Root Realm? I feel like I just walked into a farming simulator gone wrong."
[The World Tree huffs, "Excuse me, but these cultivation realms are sacred! Show some respect, human."]
[The Phoenix of Fertility interjects, "Besides, your wife's survival and evolution are tied to your progress. Without your cultivation, she won't grow into her true form, and you'll both be vulnerable in this apocalypse."]
"Apocalypse?" Jang echoed, his voice rising. "Hold on, hold on. What apocalypse? I was just playing a game a few minutes ago! Now you're telling me I'm married to a giant plant in some post-apocalyptic world?!"
[The Dragon of Farming chuckles, "Oh, it's not just any apocalypse, human. It's a cultivation apocalypse. A world where resources are scarce, competition is deadly, and the strong devour the weak to survive."]
Jang rubbed his temples, feeling a headache forming. "Of course. Because a normal apocalypse would be too boring."
[The Great Cupid smirks, "You're catching on! Now, stop whining and focus. Let's start your cultivation journey. First step: bond with your wife. She's the key to your survival, and she's annoyed that you're ignoring her."]
Jang glanced down at the shifting mass of foliage beneath him. "Bond? How do I bond with a giant plant?"
[The World Tree explains, "It's simple. You'll meditate and share your energy with her. That golden ring on your finger is the key to channeling your life force into her roots. Think of it as… watering a very special plant."]
[The Love Star adds, "And don't forget to talk to her! She may not have a human form yet, but she can sense your emotions. Be kind, or she might just decide you're not worth the effort."]
"Great," Jang muttered. "So I'm basically a glorified gardener."
The vine around him tightened slightly, as if disagreeing with his statement.
[The Phoenix of Fertility snaps, "Enough stalling! Sit down and start cultivating! The apocalypse won't wait for you to figure things out."]
Sighing, Jang sat cross-legged on the mossy surface, the golden ring on his finger beginning to glow faintly. He closed his eyes, trying to focus despite the chaos in his mind. Almost immediately, he felt a strange warmth flowing from the ring into the ground beneath him, like a stream of energy connecting him to the living island.
As he concentrated, a soothing hum filled the air, and the vines around him began to move rhythmically, almost like a heartbeat. A faint voice echoed in his mind, soft and uncertain.
"…Hello?"
Jang's eyes snapped open. "Wait, was that… you?"
The voice came again, clearer this time. "Yes. I… I'm your wife. I'm still learning how to communicate. Please… don't call me 'plant.'"
Jang blinked, his heart racing. "Oh, uh… sorry about that. Do you have a name?"
There was a pause before the voice responded, shy but hopeful. "You… can give me one."
Jang was still confused at the whole situation but he beared with it. "I'm not good at naming things so what about Yggdrasil?!"
[The world tree asks. "Are you mocking me?!"]
[The Great Cupid Laughs]
[The Phoenix of Fertility comforts the World Tree]
[The Dragon of Farming says. "The World Tree might place you in a painful trial for using her name. i would advise you to change it]
[The World Tree nods in agreement]
"I…think…you should change….it" The walking plant said.
Jang stared out into the sky and sighed. "Fine what about Hyacinth"
[The Dragon of farming nods in satisfaction]
"I like it…but…What's your name?" Hyacinth asked curiously.
"My name is Jang and i'm twenty" Jang answered softly.
[The Great Cupid says you two are shy, also he said eat the gift given by the Phoenix of Vitality]
"hmm sure. you still don't mind me sitting here, right?" Jang asked awkwardly, glancing down at the living, shifting surface of Hyacinth. He carefully unwrapped the glowing fruit that had appeared earlier—a deep crimson orb with flickering golden veins, warm to the touch.
"No… it's fine. I… like it when you're close," Hyacinth's voice replied softly in his mind, and Jang felt his cheeks warm slightly at the unexpected intimacy.
[The Phoenix of Fertility grins, "Aww, how cute. Now eat the fruit."]
Jang rolled his eyes but bit into the fruit. As the juice ran down his throat, a surge of warmth and energy exploded through his body. His vision blurred as golden flames danced around him, and for a moment, he felt weightless. His body pulsed with newfound vitality, and a system notification popped up.
[You have consumed the Fruit of Vital Flames. All basic attributes increased by 10%. Your bond with Hyacinth has strengthened.]
The warmth spread beyond him, flowing through the connection established by the ring into Hyacinth. The vines around him pulsed with energy, glowing faintly. Her voice, now clearer and more confident, whispered in his mind. "oh i feel more in control, thank you"
Jang rubbed the bavk of his neck. "Well i guess you really are my wife now, so can i see my current cultivation realm, let's see, System.
[Cultivation Status]
Name: Jang
Age: 20
Current Realm: Seedling Realm I :1/100
Attributes:
Strength: 12 (+10%)
Agility: 14 (+10%)
Vitality: 18 (+10%)
Energy: 20 (+10%)
Current Status: Bond Established with Hyacinth (Juvenile Walking Plant)
Bond Level: 1 (Affinity: Warm)
Shared Energy Link: 5% Efficiency
[Hyacinth Status]
Name: Hyacinth
Growth Stage: Juvenile (Seedling Realm, Stage 1)
Potential: Mythical (World Tree's Blessing Applied)
Abilities Unlocked:
Adaptive Growth (Passive): Absorbs nutrients and energy from the environment to strengthen the bond and promote growth.
Vine Manipulation (Active): Can extend and control vines for basic defense and assistance.
Regenerative Flora (Passive): Slowly regenerates health and vitality for bonded partners.]
"My stats look week" Jang said with a sight. "But you seem a but stronger than me Hyacinth"
"I-i don't think you're weak…it's just i'm much bigger than you" She shyly denied that.
[The Love Star says. "Well i don't want to intrude on the one i'm sponsoring so i will let you two be for two weeks"]
[The Dragon of Farming nods in agreement]
[The World Tree sighs. "You don't have any techniques at the moment, so you should probably go find some, see you two in fourteen days"
[The Great Cupid waves his hand]
[The Phoenix of Vitality says. "Hey make sure you don't die, it's rare for someone to be sponsored by five constellations"]
"I still don't understand anything but since this is now my life i guess i have to deal with it, uhh so what were you doing before we got married Hyacinth?" Jang asked curiously.
The vines that were around him slowly retracted and Hyacinth spoke. "I gained consciousness today…i think this is the first night the apocalypse began"
Jang placed both his hands onto his face. "Oh, Since that's the case doesn't that mean there's danger here?"
"No all the monsters are weak so they are easily kill able, so we are safe for now" Hyacinth said calmly.
Jang smiled. "in that case should we check out the gifts we received ofcourse excluding the fruit"
"Okay i have no objections…uhm can i call you Jang or Husband?" Hyacinth asked.
Jang chuckled. "Sure call me Jang but you can call me husband too"