When Shen Yue thought the path to immortality was finally within his grasp, the system's voice echoed in his mind like a divine bell tolling his fate.
System Notification
Due to advancement in cultivation realm, host has now set foot on the Path of Immortal Journey.
There are a few changes in the system. System Stat function is removed and replaced with Spirit Energy. New functions unlocked: Clone Ability, Detection, and Soul World.
To check status, host must now call specific system functions mentally.
Shen Yue's heart pounded.
So many new functions… This is huge.
Eager to see the changes, he called out mentally:
System Interface
Name: Shen Yue
Age: 14
Bloodline:
Cultivation:
Skills:
Spiritual Root:
Talents:
Unique Traits:
Spirit Energy: 3.7
Seeing the new interface, Shen Yue's eyes brightened. A wave of satisfaction rushed over him.
Before, I had to scroll through everything just to find a small detail... But now it's finally organized. Much better.
He quickly focused on Unique Traits.
Unique Traits –
Clone: 0
Soul World
Detection
His curiosity flared at Soul World.
Let's see what this really is.
Soul World
A unique world created by the system. Only the host may enter. No other being can access this space without permission.
Current size: 1000 square feet.
The world expands as the host extracts more souls. Within this world, memories and abilities of extracted beings reside. Host can learn skills, summon souls, ask them questions, and gain knowledge. All summoned souls will obey the host's command.
Shen Yue's eyes widened.
A world inside me filled with the memories and skills of those I defeat... This is beyond terrifying.
He activated Soul World mentally. Instantly, he felt a miraculous sensation. His soul felt like it was drifting away, yet there was no pain or discomfort. It was surreal, peaceful.
After a few seconds, he opened his eyes.
A dark, eerie gate greeted him. It looked ancient, like it had stood since the beginning of time.
As the gate opened, he saw a mystical land stretched ahead. Ethereal light shimmered faintly. A straight path lay before him. He took a step forward without hesitation.
Small glowing pillars appeared along both sides of the path.
Just then, the system's Detection function activated instinctively.
These are Pillars of Memory.
They store memories and skills of beings whose souls have been extracted.
The host can touch them to learn skills, review memories, or summon souls.
Summoned souls will obey and answer any question asked.
This is... insane.
He continued walking. Suddenly, one particular pillar caught his attention.
A dark, sinister structure stood towering ahead — a massive black pillar nearly a thousand meters high. At its top was a heart-shaped statue glowing faintly with demonic light. An ominous aura surrounded it.
That's... not something I should touch. Not now.
His instincts screamed caution. He decided to leave for now. His physical body was still in an unsafe place.
The same sensation returned. Within seconds, he opened his eyes and found himself back in the real world. His body was fine. A long breath of relief escaped his lips.
That was... incredible.
Still overwhelmed, he turned his attention to the next function.
Clone Function
Allows the host to create clones. Host can define their personality, assign talents and abilities.
Clones can be resurrected within 24 hours after death by spending Spirit Energy.
System Notice
The first clone can be created for free. Future clones will require Spirit Energy. Cost increases with each clone created.
He muttered to himself.
Resurrection? Personalities? Talents? This... this is like playing god.
Suddenly, Detection activated again. This time, it showed hidden information.
Peng Lei was carrying a Space Bracelet. The bracelet had a space of 100 square meters.
Shen Yue froze.
Space item? 1000 square meters? Are you kidding me?
He knew what this meant.
Space items weren't something just anyone could have. Even some sect elders of big sect and top clans elder in luoxing county only had space items of 5 or 10 square meters, and even those were rare.
This... this is something only the top clans or sect heirs are allowed to use. And it's a bracelet, not a ring?
His thoughts spun rapidly.
Where did this bastard get something like that?
He clenched his fists.
No matter where he got it from, it doesn't matter. It belongs to me now.
He activated the system with a firm mental command.
System, Extract
System has absorbed 1000 square meters of space from the Space Bracelet.
Shen Yue chuckled.
Heh. I really am smart.
He opened his Talents section.
Talents
Mid-Level Sword – 17%
Low-Level Spear – 9%
Low-Level Archery – 0%
Mid-Level Comprehension – 0%
Demonic Heart (Sealed) – 0%
Low-Level Space – 0%
His face twisted slightly.
Low-Level Space...? That bracelet was 1000 square meters. Then what about those 10 square meter ones? Worthless in the system's eyes?
There were several items inside the space that he had overlooked.
He laughed bitterly.
So, this system… its standards are beyond the mortal realm. No wonder it's called Divine Clone System.
He took a deep breath and clenched his fists.
I will definitely become immortal. Through the Divine Clone Path, I will rise. I swear it.
He remembered how helpless he had been when he first faced the Demonic Heart. That fear. That pain. The sense of worthlessness.
Never again.
I'll become so powerful that no one can look down on me. I'll protect my family. My loved ones. I'll never let them suffer humiliation or fear again.
If anyone stands in my way...
I will destroy them from their very roots. Even their souls will remember my name — Shen Yue. I will become their nightmare. My name will be engraved into their minds, so deeply that even their future generations will tremble in fear upon hearing it.
He let out a long breath, calming his boiling emotions.
Now composed, he focused once more.
It's time. I'm going to create my first clone. And this... this is where I start to rule.
To be continued...