The sun had barely set when Lin Xuan returned to his private cultivation chamber—a place now remodeled to withstand extreme temperatures, boast an unnecessarily scenic lotus view, and feature five cranes that bowed on command.
Lin Xuan, of course, walked in as if he owned the entire world.
Because he was starting to feel like he just might.
DING!Status: Extreme Yang Physique – Fully ActiveEnvironment Warning: Prolonged exposure may cause wild grass to ignite and nearby disciples to develop "spiritual heatstroke."Recommended Cultivation Mode: Overbearing Furnace Mode
He sat down cross-legged atop a Blazing Red Jade meditation platform—a gift from a trembling elder earlier that day—closed his eyes, and drew in a breath.
The temperature spiked instantly.
Outside, a nearby lotus withered from sheer intimidation.
Inside Lin Xuan's body… chaos was elegance.
🔥 The Body of Extreme Yang – Internal Mechanism Breakdown™
Normal cultivators slowly absorb spiritual qi from the environment and store it in their dantian.Lin Xuan's Extreme Yang Physique does not absorb qi.It drinks it. Boils it. Compresses it. Spits it back out.Every breath pulled qi into his lungs like a flaming vortex.Every exhale refined it.Every heartbeat was a small detonation of spiritual fire.
DING!Internal System Status:– Qi Intake Rate: 500% of average– Qi Purity: 92.7%– Qi Processing Speed: "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!" – Elder Diagnostic Tool™
Lin Xuan focused, letting the Heavenly Tyrant Scripture guide him.
Step One: Circulate qi through the 108 meridians.For most? Years of careful progression.For Lin Xuan?
10 seconds.
His qi burst out like a firestorm, smashing through blockages as if they were wet paper.
⚡ Qi Condensation Realm – Shattered in Style
Normal cultivators gather qi drop by drop. Lin Xuan?
His dantian filled so fast, the system had to momentarily pause to avoid oversaturation.
DING!Qi Condensation Realm Complete.Internal capacity exceeded. Overflow detected.Automatic promotion initiated…
🌀 Foundation Establishment – Birth of the Core
Inside his dantian, qi twisted like a spiral galaxy of fire. At its center, a glowing orb began to form—the spiritual core of all Foundation Establishment cultivators.
But while others crafted simple golden cores, his condensed into a Flaming Spiral Core, burning with Immortal-grade density.
Side Effect: Surrounding temperature increased by 12°CNearby mice have achieved enlightenment and spontaneously combusted
Lin Xuan's veins pulsed with power.
He could feel it.The world around him slowed. His perception expanded. He could hear a butterfly flapping three walls away.He could also hear three outer disciples arguing over which one of them "accidentally" saw his shirtless silhouette earlier.
DING!Foundation Establishment – Early Stage AchievedTitle Unlocked: Blazing Core, Arrogant HeartPassive Aura: Junior Cultivators within 10 meters lose 30% self-esteem
Lin Xuan exhaled slowly, steam rising from his skin.
He opened his eyes.
They glowed faint orange.
"Not bad," he said to himself. "But this is only the first step. I haven't even flexed yet."
Then he stood. As he did, the jade beneath him cracked from residual pressure.
DING!Side Effect: Your presence now warps the air slightly.+1 Floating Hair Aura Effect+10 Dramatic Wind Appearances, even indoors
🧯 Bonus Surprise: Spirit Fire Visitor
As he calmed his qi, a flicker of flame danced through the window—a small, sentient fire spirit, glowing like a baby phoenix.
It hovered in front of Lin Xuan, pulsing with heat and what could only be interpreted as... admiration?
New Encounter: Wild Flame Spirit (Level: Adorable)It seems drawn to your body.Would you like to name it?
Lin Xuan extended his hand. The flame gently landed and curled up like a cat.
"…Fine. You may follow me," he said. "But only if you burn my enemies on command."
The flame chirped in agreement.
Flame Spirit Acquired: Name PendingBonus: +10 to passive aesthetics+1 floating companion for dramatic walks
🌅 Final Words, for Now
Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the balcony, shirtless, because of course he was.
Below him, the lake reflected the fire in his dantian.
His body burned like a small sun.
His cultivation surged.
His ego grew.
"This world thinks it's ready for me," he murmured. "It has no idea."
DING!Mission Update:Next Objective: Visit the Bai ClanOptional Bonus: Arrive with flaming spirit pet, shirtless, and on a beast that breathes lavaSuggested Dialogue: "You threw away a stone… and I became a sun."