Heaven Dou Imperial City,
Tianlong Palace.
A young boy is writing something outside the walls of the first layer of the 9 layered exquisite looking pagoda with a brush in hand.
Off to the side a silver haired girl is sitting on a chair to the side, sipping tea occasionally watching the boy with a smile on her face.
Just then a blonde haired young man with brown eyes walked over and stood beside the silver haired girl, not disturbing the duo who were busy enjoying the tranquility of the evening air doing their own thing.
Li Nan who guided the blond haired young man bought a chair over for him and bowed respectfully before leaving.
The young man sat down and waited for the boy to finish what he was doing. And poured himself a cup of tea and enjoyed it.
It's only after a complete hour had passed did the boy stop, and checked his work carefully while twirling the brush on his finger.
Strangely enough there is not a single drop of ink on the brush nor were there any marks left behind by ink on it.
Even the writing on the walls, written by using the brush started disappearing on their own.
Satisfied with his work, the boy started leaving the Pagoda and headed towards the silver haired girl and noticed the intruder and froze for a second.
'Have I zoned out while working on the Pagoda that I didn't even notice someone came over?
Sigh, I should put a proximity sensor seal on myself to alert me when I'm distracted at this rate.' The boy thought.
"What brings you here *Brother* Xue." The boy asked the blond young man who was staring at him lost in thought, jolting him awake.
"Oh brother Hanrui why the distance, I'm here to see you, after all, your palace was just built, I wanted to know if you needed anything." Xue Qinghe replied.
'I lost myself staring at him, again.' Qian Renxue thought as she sighed.
"I thought brother Xue is busy, it's really rare of your highness to come and see little ol me." Hanrui said with a deepan look.
'Seriously, what's up with this brainless Golden retriever? She barely visited once after we talked that day.
With the enthusiasm she displayed, anyone would wonder if she would start pestering. But nope she did the opposite.' Hanrui thought.
Xue Qinghe, hearing the sarcasm in his tone, shifted in his seat uncomfortably and looked away in guilt.
'I mean, I had to confirm my feelings for you, so I didn't have much of a choice. And before I knew it, nearly five months had passed,' Qian Renxue thought in her mind.
"My apologies brother Hanrui, I was distracted and couldn't come look for you." Xue Qinghe apologized shortly after adjusting his emotions.
Hanrui just nodded, not commenting further.
"So, what were you doing brother Hanrui? And what is that brush, it didn't have a single ink stain, even though you have been working with it long before I came here." Xue Qinghe asked in wonder.
Hanrui smiled mysteriously as he stopped rotating the brush on his finger. Then in the astonished eyes of Xue Qinghe the brush turned into matter and then it started swirling in an infinity ♾️ pattern.
Hanrui, satisfied with his reaction, spoke up. "This is my 2nd Martial Soul —Void Weaver. It can take any known Martial Soul's form and mimic their abilities.
It's a real God tier Martial Soul unlike a certain 6 Winged Angel. After all, so long as I see the Martial Soul it can even mimic Poseidon and Angel God as Martial Soul."
'A second Martial Soul and it can even mimic God tier Martial Soul's. My Seraphim and my level 20 soul power feels like trash compared to this Martial Soul.' Qian Renxue thought self-deprecatingly as her expression turned sour.
"Now now, stop feeling down. Your martial soul ain't that bad, little Xue'er." Hanrui said,patting her shoulder, seeing her defeated expression.
Qian Renxue who was about to calm down hearing me call her Xue'er, panicked and started looking around anxiously.
Hanrui just pinches her cheeks in exasperation seeing her reaction.
"Do you really think I'll call you like that without taking precautions? Stop panicking." He said.
'Right, he has that sealing technique to trap sound. Hmm? Strange, why am i not mad at him for calling me "little Xue'er"?' She thought as she started relaxing, but she still shot him a resentful glare.
"As for that Pagoda and what I was doing. Well let's just say it's a pet project I started to train my subordinates and myself.
My family can use it too but they are busy so they might not get the chance to use it as often. I'll come up with something for them later." He says ignoring her glare.
"Pet project? Training? Is it like 'Mimosis Training Ground'." She asked, getting intrigued.
"Yes and No. Yes, because the tower will include that later. No, because it's a prototype tool that once finished revolutionizes the continent." Hanrui said smugly.
"Revolutionize the continent? Brother Hanrui, are you joking?" Qian Renxue asks him in disbelief.
But seeing his expression of "What do you think". She started believing him and got excited to know the details.
"This is going to be a long explanation and in my opinion,so,listen carefully." He stated, getting both Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena's attention before starting the explanation.
"The pagoda currently has three levels. But only the 1st level is finished.
Level 1, anyone can enter this stage, even commoners without Martial Souls or without soul power and change their destiny.
Once someone enters their body will be scanned. Then their details will be processed and a replica of themselves will appear and teach them Martial Arts that suits them best.
Martial soul, in my opinion, is a cultivation—companion. Its growth and potential will depend on you, but everyone forgets that and gets stereotypical about it and only follows the old rules.
So,I designed this level to break those stereotypes, even the Food System and Support System will have fighting power if they start training in this pagoda.
Commoners without Martial Soul will have a chance to gain one if they pass the tests but that is for the complete version, not included in this one, especially since this includes level 2.
Commoners with Martial Soul but without soul power or low soul power are given a Cultivation technique and time limit. If they can cultivate to set goals they will be trained by the Pagoda under my name.
Level 2 is Martial Soul and soul power, it will guide you in using your Martial Soul in ways you never thought of, giving you new ideas on the path you want to choose for your next soul ring.
It will train your soul power control first and foremost. Then if you have a flying type martial soul but relies on soul skill for flying. This level teaches you alternate ways.
Even if you don't have a flying type martial soul, this level will teach you to float.
Although I think the flying part should be left to level 3 or 4 instead, because I'm planning for the Pagoda to have 9 levels. We will see how it goes.
So yeah, level 2 is still a work in progress and level 3 is Cultivation,I didn't think about 'MimosisTraining Ground' .
But I think I should include it here." He finished the explanation as he brainstormed ideas for the development of the Pagoda.
As he was thinking he suddenly noticed something wrong and looked at Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena who were staring at him as if he was speaking a foreign language until now.
'He calls something like this a pet project? This will completely change the continent. No,Wait, he did say that this will revolutionize the continent, didn't he?' thought Qian Renxue as she processed his words.
I initially didn't care but this *pet project* of his, is too advantageous for humans.i should ask him for advice for improving soul beasts.
Although why do I feel like he is going to lecture me when I do ask him? Is it just my imagination?' Gu Yuena thought, perplexed.
Hanrui ignoring their strange looks,addressed Qian Renxue
With a bit of mischief in his eyes.
"So, little Xue'er, will you try the Pagoda, for a test drive?"
Qian Renxue snapped out of her thoughts at Hanrui's call.
"It would be my honor." She says, although she felt something off with Hanrui's words, she couldn't help getting excited at the prospect of being the first to test the Pagoda that will change the future.
"Good good good, youth should be like this, fearless of danger." He says, like a wild old sage, while stroking his non existent beard, getting a laugh from Gu Yuena while Qian Renxue blushes.
"Just go in and follow the instructions. Fair warning though, the replica is pretty strong, so be careful of your actions and words." Hanrui says, despite wanting her to suffer a little.
Qian Renxue nods her head and goes inside, while Hanrui sits down beside gu Yuena in the seat Qian Renxue vacated.
[Ding…
New User Detected.
Scanning in progress….
Scanning complete.
User: Qian Renxue/ Xue Qinghe
Martial Soul: Seraphim/ White Swan.
Cultivation: level 62.
Age :21
Status: in disguise.]
"The Pagoda, can actually detect my disguise? And the information seems pretty accurate too." Qian Renxue thought aloud as a screen appeared in front of her while a voice spoke from nowhere.
[Checking the clearance level….
Level 4 clearance issued.
Devising optimal Cultivation Technique…
1. Holy Angels Breath.(Being used, Low grade)
2. Celestial Judgment Scripture(recommended, High Grade)]
Qian Renxue who is initially wondering what this mysterious screen is made of and where the voice is coming from, has her eyes widened as she stares at the cultivation techniques and their description.
"To think the Cultivation Technique researched by so many members of the Qian family across history, is graded —Low.
Is this a mistake? Or is that really the case? Let's try this high grade technique and find out."
She thought as she tried to touch the holographic screen in front of her eyes, but couldn't,as she was puzzled, the cultivation technique transferred to her mind.
Surprised she sat cross legged on the ground and started practicing the technique, and instantly she felt the difference.
" 10% increase in Cultivation speed and that's just by initiating the practice." She muttered in disbelief.
She stood up and asked the Pagoda. "What's next?"
[Devising optimal Martial Arts techniques…
1. Heavenly Angel's Light Fist (Focus): Blends powerful, light-filled strikes with flowing, aerial movement.
Features: Attacks emit radiant energy, purifying and burning evil or dark elements.Defensive postures manifest as shimmering shields.
Strike sequences are elegant and fluid, symbolic of divine judgment and mercy.Ideal For: Seraphims desiring both potent offense and healing support effects in battle.
2. Heavenly Angel's Sword Arts (Focus): Sword-based techniques inspired by angelic guardians.
Features:Emphasizes rapid, precise, and elegant swordplay—often incorporating flashes of white or golden light.Sword qi can heal allies, smite foes, or create radiant barriers.
Advanced users can summon "Wings of Light" for aerial agility and sword-empowered flight.Ideal For: Seraphims who excel at noble dueling and battlefield leadership.
3. Radiant Sky Steps (Focus): Supreme movement/footwork technique with ethereal and graceful steps.
Features:Allows user to move effortlessly through the air, change directions mid-flight, or hover above ground.
Each step leaves trails of holy light that can blind enemies or create supportive zones for allies.
Integrates well with all offensive or defensive actions.Ideal For: Seraphims desiring unparalleled mobility and crowd control.]
"T-this is incredible. It's a perfectly tailored martial arts technique for me." She mutters,as the knowledge transfers to her mind, while she closes her eyes.
As she opens her eyes she notices an exact replica of herself is standing in front of her while the surroundings change to white.
As she looks around,everything around her disappears and she is now in what seems to be an enclosed space that is painted completely white.
The replica took a fighting stance and signaled her to make her move.
Intrigued by the replica's actions and confident in her own fighting ability she dismissed the taunt from her replica.
"Hmph, I can defeat 5 of you with my eyes closed." She said arrogantly.
The replica, hearing this, raised an eyebrow, as if it understood what she was saying and nodded to her.
Then in the astonished eyes of Qian Renxue,4 more replicas appeared. And all 5 took their fighting stance while a gold coloured blindfold cloth appeared on her hand.
Qian Renxue looked at the 5 replicas and the blindfold speechlessly for a long while.
She gulped as she looked at her replica's once again and ignored the blindfold and tried to fight as she recalled Hanrui's warning.
She resigned herself and went closer to one of the replicas and threw a straight forward punch to the stomach.
In the next second, before she knew what happened, her back hit the ground with a thud.
[Welcome to the first layer's Combat Simulator.]