"Outer Space?" I repeated, my brow furrowed in confusion. The concept felt alien, ripped straight from a science fiction movie, not the realm of cultivation I was just beginning to grasp.
"Ding!"
Host, You don't have enough cultivation to know that.
Well, that was... unhelpful. "So how can I find the Swords then?" I asked, my gaze sweeping across the unfamiliar forest.
"Ding!"
Scenario Mission
Mission:- Find the First Sword.
Reward:- 200 xp Points
Hint:- First Sword, Sword of Inferno is Here around 100 m.
"Here? Within 100 meters?" I scanned my surroundings, a renewed sense of urgency washing over me. Lush greenery stretched in every direction, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and unknown blossoms. I explored the area, my footsteps crunching on fallen leaves. I peered into a small stream, circled a cluster of ancient, moss-covered rocks, even ventured around a small hill, but there was no sign of a sword, fiery or otherwise.
Returning to the base of the large tree where I had first awoken, I slumped down, frustration bubbling inside me. "Wtf are you talking about, system? There's nothing here! Is it just messing with me?"
In a fit of pique, I punched the thick trunk of the tree. The impact reverberated through my hand, and I immediately regretted the impulsive action. But then, a low groan emanated from the tree, and with a sickening crack, it began to tilt. Panic flared within me as the massive tree crashed to the ground, revealing a gaping maw in the earth beneath its roots – a dark, ominous cave.
My breath hitched. At the center of the clearing where the tree had stood, a stone monument pulsed with an eerie heat. Fiery runes snaked across its surface, and the air around it shimmered with intense heat, like the ground above a volcano.
"Wh-what the hell is this?" I stammered, cautiously approaching the strange structure. My eyes were drawn to the center of the monument, where a sword hilt protruded from the stone. Flames danced around the exposed metal, yet they cast no light, only an oppressive heat.
Hesitantly, I reached out and grasped the hilt. Surprisingly, the fire didn't burn me. It felt strangely... warm, comforting even. I gripped the hilt firmly and pulled. The sword didn't budge. It felt as if it were fused to the very core of the monument. Gritting my teeth, I strained with all my might, my muscles screaming in protest. With a final, desperate heave, the sword shrieked as it was torn free, the surrounding flames momentarily erupting before subsiding.
I stared at the weapon in my hand. The blade was a deep crimson, swirling patterns of fire seeming to writhe within the metal. It felt strangely alive, humming with a latent power. "Oh... what is this sword?" I breathed, mesmerized.
"Ding!"
Host, You have successfully completed the Scenario Mission.
Reward granted: 200 xp Points
"Huh? What are these xp Points?" I asked, still gazing at the fiery sword.
"Ding!"
Xp Points that can help you to level up your cultivation.
"What? Really? But I haven't even started my cultivation," I exclaimed in disbelief. "System, show me my status window!"
A new window shimmered into existence before me:
STATUS WINDOW
Name: Zhen Huan
Level: None
Title: None
HP: 100/100
MP: 0/100
Strength: 10
Agility: 8
Intelligence: 9/10
Charm: 90/100
Luck: ???
Skills:- None
"What? I'm that weak? Lmao," I muttered, a self-deprecating chuckle escaping my lips. The stats seemed... underwhelming.
"Ding!"
Host, You have 200 points. Do you want to level up to Foundation Establishment 1 level?
My eyes widened. "What? Really? Then do it!"
"System," I commanded, a thrill coursing through me, "take my 200 xp Points and breakthrough my level into Foundation Establishment 1 level!"