"Huh?" Xue Ren appeared genuinely confused.
But upon scanning his body with a newly formed Divine Sense, he realized that he really had broken through!
Just like that!?
How simple!
"To think I struggled for so many years in an attempt to accumulate enough Spiritual Energy, only for the breakthrough process to be so… pathetic."
All the Experts around the world who cried home to their mommies after experiencing their first major breakthrough suddenly felt an ache in their hearts. They looked around confused, wondering who dared to curse them.
"Whatever," said Xue Ren as the spiritual phenomenon spiraling around him slowly dispersed. "I guess I should go and inform Mother and Father of this development—"
Just then!
*Ding!*
[The Destined Host has met all of the requirements necessary to begin his assimilation with the |FIREBALL EVOLUTION| System!]
[1st Innate Skill has been unlocked! FIREBALL!!]
[2nd and final Innate Skill has been unlocked! ???????]
[Destined Host will be knocked unconscious during the Assimilation Process for System and FIREBALL! In 3… 2… 1…]
"Wait, what—!?"
Before Xue Ren even had the time to process the situation, his vision blurred, and he was forcefully put into deep sleep.
Some hours later.
"...."
Xue Ren woke up like a zombie, listless and confused. "What happened to me? And what was that voice?"
Fortunately, no Monsters tried to eat him while he was asleep, most likely because of the menacing aura he gave off. But that still left the question of what that Australian feminine voice belonged to—
[I am the Fireball Evolution System, but you can call me Fireball for short.]
"!!!"
Xue Ren went on the defensive, wearily surveying his surroundings.
However, he found nothing…
BLING!
[I'm right here.]
An illusory blue screen with a beautiful woman's holographic image placed in the middle appeared in front of Xue Ren. It shocked him not only because of its sudden appearance, but also because of how closely it resembled a digital 4-D screen from his previous life.
"Who are you!? And what are your attentions!??"
[I already told you, Destined Host.] The holographic woman folded her hands over one another, appearing like the epitome of professionalism. [I am Fireball, the AI Assistant for the Fireball Evolution System.]
[And before you begin to doubt the capabilities of my functions because of the seemingly lackluster name, just know that in terms of raw firepower potential, no other entity in existence can compare to me.]
Xue Ren had no idea what this little lady was talking about, but it didn't seem like she was a hostile threat. His nerves tremendously relaxed as he steadied his heartbeat.
Calmly, he asked, "Why have you come to me?"
Fireball smirked.
She stretched out her arms, replying with a divine voice, [Because you're the chosen one, Destined Host! Out of countless trillions of living beings, only you were worthy enough to assimilate with the Fireball Evolution System and inherit all its abilities!]
"Abilities…?"
[Yes!] Fireball beamed, clearly having anticipated this part. [Would you like me to introduce them to you?]
Xue Ren considered it, ultimately nodding.
There was no harm in hearing this unusual thing out. Then he could decide where to go from there.
BLING!
[Opening System Interface! This is the main basis for which your progression will be jotted down! Very useful!]
{[Fireball Evolution System]}
[Host: Xue Ren]
[Lifespan: 13/165]
[Cultivation: Qi Condensation Realm (1st Layer)]
[Spiritual Root(s): Empty Spirit Roots (??? Rank)]
[Element(s): Fire (Highest Affinity), Blank (Highest Affinity)]
—
[Most of the components in your System Interface are self-explanatory, but I suppose the Rank of your Empty Spirit Roots would confuse you. However, fear not, for I am here to tell you… that you're not yet allowed to access that information!]
"...."
"Okay…"
Xue Ren was still curious, but if there was no point in continuing to ask, then there was no point.
"But aren't you called the Fireball Evolution System? Where is the Fireball and Evolution at…? Also, I'm not a fan of external influence helping me on my path, so I'll probably reject whatever it is you're offering."
[First off, I am not an external influence. I'm an extension of your own being, a part of you—like your arm. It's difficult to explain, but you use your arm and techniques, don't you? Well, just think of me as the same! As for your first questions, I'm so glad that you asked!]
[Beep, boop, beep, boop, opening Fireball Evolution Tree!]
BLING!
A brilliant array of connected screens appeared before Xue Ren, nearly blinding him.
{[Fireball Evolution Tree]}
:[Fireball]: (Insert image of a dark orange-colored Fireball)
[Tier: Orange (Dark)] - [Evolution Gauge: 0%] - [0/10 EP]
[Skills: Fireball (0%)]
—
[Improve the percentage value of your Fireball's Evolution Gauge by increasing the proficiency of your Skills. Do this by repeatedly using them!]
[Get your Evolution Gauge to 100% and your Fireball will advance to the next Tier, increasing every attribute of your Fireball. Moreover, more powerful and more versatile Skills related to Fireball will open up the higher your Fireball's Tier!]
[Do you have any questions, Destined Host?]
"...Yes… How would I go about conjuring this 'Fireball' if I can't even use the Fire Element right now…?"
Fireball grinned, saying, [Behold, Destined Host, for this next thing will blow your mind!]
BLING!
[2nd Innate Skill: Inexhaustible Spiritual Energy]
Inexhaustible…!?
Inexhaustible Spiritual Energy!??
"Surely this thing is exaggerating—"
{[Inexhaustible Spiritual Energy]}
— [Just as it sounds, the User now has access to a truly unlimited supply of Spiritual Energy!]
— [The only downside is that you won't ever be able to use any other Skill, Technique, etc., that isn't directly related to the Fireball Evolution Tree.]
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