[: 3rd POV :]
"Since I don't have much else to do right now, could you explain to me what this system is all about?" Daniel asked with genuine interest.
[: The System has a total of 6 main functions, which are Status, Inventory, Auto-Absorption, Sect Creation, Farming Lands, and Mission :]
[: The Status Function could inspect anything. The system suggests trying it out by saying its function name :]
"Status"
He echoed, following the system's suggestion, and was immediately taken aback by the astonishing level of detail it provided.
"This is amazing" He exclaimed in astonishment with his eyes widening.
[: Status :]
Name: Daniel Marz
Rank: Mortal Stage 1
Race: Human
Exp: 0/100
Bloodline: None
Physique: None
Spiritual Root: None
Spiritual Beast: None
Beast Bone: None
Dao: None
Domain: None
Law: None
Weapon Intent: None
Talent: None
Cultivation Method: None
Cultivation Martial Art: None
Hp: 15/15
Qi: 100/100
Str: 1
Qi: 10
Def: 3
Mental: 10
Stat Points: 0
As he scrutinised his newly revealed stats, a mixture of emotions welled up within him.
"So this is how my stats look... and about the Cultivation... sigh," Daniel lamented, his face etched with concern.
This was a matter that had haunted him since the day he entered this world.
This vast world sprawled across countless continents, numbering at least a hundred or more, each with populations that exceeded ten billion.
Yet, the true power centres of this realm lie in the Ten Great Continents.
Each is governed by a formidable Ruler.
These ten rulers bore names etched in history, and they were known as Emperor Asmek, Emperor Seth, Empress Titania, Empress Lilith, Emperor Julius, Emperor Sabaq, Emperor Jade, Emperor Iztac, Empress Romia, and the final figure, Emperor Fulio.
Their dominion had remained unshaken for hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of years.
Despite the surface of stability, these continents remained embroiled in ongoing power struggles, as each Emperor and Empress harboured ambitions to dominate the world.
On the other hand, Daniel found himself on a continent ruled by Empress Lilith.
It was a place distant from the continent's centre—a remote corner.
In this world, power stems from cultivation.
Those who were born with rare talents in bloodlines, physiques, or comprehension were destined for greatness, regardless of their geographical location.
However, the first step in cultivating is the spiritual root to which Daniel had none at all.
"Sigh, System, for now, can you introduce me to how all of the functions work?" He questioned.
[: Why of course :]
[: First, Auto-Absorption allows the hosts to automatically absorb Qi. The current rate is 0.1 per second, and as the Host realm increases by 1 realm higher, the effect will decrease by 100% :]
Daniel's doubts about Auto-Absorption quickly turned into amazement.
He thought aloud, "You know, Auto-Absorption isn't just good; it's incredibly powerful"
"It might seem slow at first, but in the higher realms, it could save a cultivator a hundred years of effort."
In this world, cultivation starts from Mortal, Foundation, Origin, Daybreaker, Transcendence, Ascended, Ancestral, Emperor, Martial Emperor, Saint, Martial Saint, Deva, Half Immortal, and ultimately, Immortal.
Each realm is further divided into ten stages, and improving 1 stage could take a lifetime.
"That's why the limit on Auto-Absorption makes sense"
[: The Inventory Function holds a dimension to store anything without any limits of numbers or sizes except for living beings :]
Daniel grasped the idea of the inventory function, a common feature in stories.
However, the next function he explored left him astounded.
In both his past and current lives, resources held immense value.
Even necessities were costly, particularly in the realm of cultivation.
These resources were often the cause of conflict and even violence.
Yet, the system's resource acquisition method was nothing short of extraordinary.
[: The Farming Lands Function comes under 3 separate categories, which are Infinite Spiritual Mine, Time Farm, and Universal Farm :]
[: The Infinite Spiritual Mine generates all grades of Spiritual Stones per day, and all Stones claimed will be transferred inside the Inventory :]
White Spiritual Stone - 1 Million
Blue Spiritual Stone - 100K
Purple Spiritual Stone - 10K
Red Spiritual Stone - 1000
Orange Spiritual Stone - 100
Gold Spiritual Stone - 10
Immortal Crystal - 1
[: To increase the number of spiritual stones, recruit a hundred disciples to multiply the amount by 10, and every increment will increase the number of disciples recruited by 10 :]
Daniel's eyes widened with shock at the power of the system.
Looking at how he'd acquire these precious stones made his mouth dry in anticipation.
Born into a life of poverty previously, this newfound wealth left him practically starry-eyed.
The rarest spiritual stone he had encountered was the Purple Spiritual Stone.
It was worth letting an ordinary family survive for a year, but now, it seemed like child's play in comparison.
[: The Time Farm is like a special place where plants can grow without any limits on time :]
[: It's filled with the Highest grade of Spiritual Energy :]
[: The Standard Time Ratio is set to 1 Day in Time Farm to 1 second in the real world :]
[: The time ratio can be adjusted; however, it can only be unlocked when the Host recruits more disciples, and every 100 disciples can increase the time set :]
Understanding time is challenging, especially for those who study the law of time, like cultivators.
They've never had a way to speed up plant growth before.
For cultivators, Spiritual Herbs and Spiritual Plants are valuable resources, often more prized than Spiritual Stones.
They're graded based on how long they've been nurtured.
While rare plants are more valuable, even the most ordinary herb can become a treasure with thousands of years of care.
When a plant absorbs Spiritual Qi from the air, it becomes a Spiritual Herb, Plant, or Tree.
After 100 years, it's known as a Refined Spiritual Plant.
Add 900 more years, and it becomes a Pure Spiritual Plant.
It's so valuable that even Small Sects would compete for it.
But what if you wait another 9000 years?
It becomes a Sacred Spiritual Plant, attracting the attention of Kings and Queens who'd send their best warriors to find these rare treasures.
And there's even more to their quality.