Ethan sat beneath a large tree, calming his breath after the brief battle with the Black Wolf. The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a sense of peace after the adrenaline rush of the earlier fight.
He stared at the notification still floating in front of him.
[First Quest: Survival]✅ Find a basic weapon.✅ Find food and water to survive.✅ Face your first challenge.
[Quest Completed! Reward: 50 EXP, 1 Basic Spirit Stone, and Beginner's Meditation Guide.]
"Basic Spirit Stone? What's this?" Ethan opened his inventory and saw a small stone emitting a faint glow.
[Basic Spirit Stone: A source of spiritual energy that can be used to assist in the cultivation process. Absorbing it will accelerate strength enhancement.]
He also noticed a small book with a dark blue cover titled [Beginner's Meditation Guide].
Ethan quickly opened it.
[Fundamentals of Cultivation]
Cultivation is the process of strengthening the body and soul by absorbing the spiritual energy present in nature. In this world, this energy is called Qi, and those who can control it will become stronger.
To begin cultivating, a beginner must go through several stages:
Stabilizing the Breath – Regulate the breathing pattern so the body can absorb energy more efficiently. Absorbing Qi – Use the Spirit Stone or energy from the surrounding environment to begin filling the dantian. Refining Qi – Compress and distribute the Qi throughout the body to be used for combat techniques or physical enhancement.
Ethan exhaled deeply.
"So, I have to start with these basics?"
He closed his eyes and tried to calm his mind. Following the instructions in the book, he began to slow his breathing, allowing the air to flow in and out in a steady rhythm.
At first, nothing happened. He just sat in silence. But after a few minutes, Ethan began to feel something different. The air around him felt heavier, as if some energy was slowly flowing into his body.
He opened his eyes, startled.
[Congratulations! You have begun absorbing Qi.]
Ethan smiled.
"I can really feel this Qi. No wonder this game is called the most realistic cultivation experience."
However, he realized this was only the first step. To truly progress, he needed to find better cultivation techniques and face even greater challenges.
With growing determination, Ethan stood up and prepared to continue his journey into this mysterious world.
His adventure had only just begun.