Cultivation level: None
Overall strength: Not yet ranked
Luck Points: Zero!
Looking at the panel with no magic treasures, no cultivation techniques, and no cultivation level, and then at his strength that hadn't even reached the next level, Xu Xian immediately felt a sense of familiarity.
Xu Xian knew that, according to the system's division, the world's masters were divided into seven stages, from the very beginning of those who had not entered a stage, to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth stages.
This classification is quite simple and clear. Among them, the Lady's strength is at the peak of the fourth rank, Guanyin Bodhisattva's strength is at the peak of the fifth rank, the Great Monk Fahai's strength is at the mid-fourth rank, and Xiaoqing's strength is at the early fourth rank.
His brother-in-law, Li Gongfu, was very skilled in the Li family's sword technique, which was passed down in the family. However, his strength was only at the mid-stage of the second tier.
Such strength is only good for showing off among mortals. If they were to encounter a demon, let alone those thousand-year-old demons (fourth rank), even a demon that has cultivated a demon core for more than five hundred years (third rank) could easily defeat my brother-in-law!
This is why, ever since his rebirth, Xu Xian has been searching for this cheat code. Without it, how could he become powerful?
My brother-in-law's family has practiced swordsmanship for generations, and after more than thirty years of arduous training, they have only reached the mid-stage of the second rank. Fahai has cultivated for more than a hundred years, subduing countless demons and monsters, but he has only reached the mid-stage of the fourth rank.
As for myself, I want to change everything and rebel against the mastermind behind it all. I guess I need to be at least at the fifth level of cultivation. I just hope that this treasure can really do it!
"System, list the exchange options and cultivation methods."
"Martial arts: By cultivating the twelve regular meridians, the eight extraordinary meridians, and the hidden meridians throughout the body, one can enter the second stage of the Innate Realm. After that, one cultivates acupoints and..."
"The path to immortality involves visualizing and cultivating one's spirit to continuously strengthen one's spiritual power until the Yin and Yang spirits awaken. Then, one cultivates magical power, followed by a series of cultivation methods such as the Golden Elixir Path, the Primordial Spirit Immortal Path, the Earth Immortal Path, the Divine Immortal Path, and the Ghost Immortal Path! The core is..."
"The Way of Literature, through constantly reciting the writings of the sages, comprehends the principles contained within, and cultivates a righteous and righteous spirit, a spirit that is incomparably powerful and supremely radiant..."
"Saint Seiya warriors need specific Cloths and undergo brutal training to unleash their legendary potential and cosmos. This method allows for extremely rapid advancement, but it is not something ordinary people can cultivate. Among them, the seventh sense cosmos corresponds to the fourth rank, and the eighth sense corresponds to the fifth rank..."
"Ninjutsu is a method of cultivating chakra. This method allows for extremely rapid training, enabling rapid advancement within just a few years! Once a suitable bloodline is transplanted, one can quickly become a fourth- or even fifth-tier being! The drawback is the short lifespan; one cannot live forever, and once potential is exhausted, strength cannot be further increased!"
"Gene Lock is a cultivation technique particularly suitable for protagonists. This technique emphasizes the explosive development of one's potential! Once this potential is unleashed, one can advance by leaps and bounds! In the hands of the right person, one can transform from a mortal to an immortal in just a few months! However, the probability of success is extremely small!"
Looking at the cultivation methods listed by the system, Xu Xian's face turned pale and then green. This path of immortality is quite good, but the problem is, what exactly is the purpose of seclusion for thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years?
If that much time had passed, the lady would probably have become an immortal by now, or been reincarnated!
As for the ninjas who awakened faster, became stronger, and died faster, Xu Xian was speechless. Was this cultivation or courting death?
And that so-called gene lock—is that cultivation? It's clearly a demonic technique! It relies entirely on one's innate essence and desperate cultivation, right? What's even more absurd is that sometimes, even if you try your hardest, you might not be able to unlock it!
After a long time, Xu Xian finally found a path that suited him quite well. This method allowed for extremely fast cultivation with minimal side effects. Someone had even used this method to become a seventh-level powerhouse within just a few years!
The thought of the system's introduction filled Xu Xian with excitement—it was a seventh-tier system! But he quickly calmed down.
"So, how do we obtain Luck Points?"
"By disrupting the course of the universe, by altering the fate of others, by killing those with abundant destiny, by bringing blessings to the world, by..."
"Disrupting the natural order of things is too complex. It's simply impossible to do in a short time. Changing someone else's fate is also abstract. Killing is the simplest and most direct way. However, I will not kill good people!"
"Well, let's start by finding a chicken, killing it to test it out, then finding a pig to test it out, and finally finding some notorious bandits. Once my strength has improved, I can directly hunt monsters, or even demons!"
Over the next three months, Xu Xian transformed into a butcher, traveling thousands of miles and visiting slaughterhouses in dozens of prefectures. Although the time was short, he still managed to slaughter thousands of pigs, hundreds of sheep, tens of thousands of chickens, and thousands of rabbits!
At this point, through small profits and quick turnover—no, it should be said that little by little, Xu Xian's strength also skyrocketed like a rocket!
With his newfound strength, he transformed from a weak and helpless pretty boy into a peak second-tier cultivator. In just three months, through his own efforts, he surpassed his brother-in-law Li Gongfu's thirty years of hard work, which greatly boosted Xu Xian's confidence.
For the next six months or so, Xu Xian turned his attention from piglets and puppies to notorious bandits who committed murder and arson, innocent philanderers, and villains who traveled thousands of miles. Sometimes, he would also hunt down ferocious beasts such as tigers, lions, and elephants.
Unlike cats and dogs, humans possess a great deal of luck! Perhaps this is the origin of the so-called destined protagonist!
Before they knew it, nine months had passed. And now, a year had passed since they obtained the system, and only about a year had passed since they met their wife!
Time is running out, and at this moment, Xu Xian's strength has reached the peak of the early stage of the third rank!
"Whether it's a cat or a dog, a pig, a cow or a sheep, a notorious bandit, or a tiger or a lion, the benefits they bring me are getting less and less! I entered the third rank three months ago, but after three months of hard work, my cultivation is still stuck at the peak of the early third rank. It seems that it's time to go and hunt monsters!"
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Chapter Five: Immortal Martial Arts and Muscular Men
There was a desolate mountain, a very barren place, the entire mountain looking completely bare. There were very few trees and very little water, perhaps that was the root cause of its barrenness.
Meanwhile, Xu Xian was hiding in this inconspicuous, desolate mountain, cultivating his skills. The straight-line distance from here to Hangzhou was about three hundred li, but in reality, including mountain roads and waterways, it was at least five hundred li!
For the average person, this distance would take at least half a month to make a round trip, and with the preparations made in advance, it would take at least two months!
But for Xu Xian at this moment, it would only take one night to get here from his home. Even a round trip would only take one day and one night!
Today, he came here to cultivate again.
First, they carefully inspected the area around the cave entrance and found that none of the markings left before leaving had been destroyed! This was good news, indicating that no one had entered the cave during this period, and it was safe for the time being!
After carefully inspecting the interior of the cave, they began setting up an array outside. Actually, it wasn't a particularly sophisticated array; it was simply for concealment and disguise.
"System, Properties panel."
Life: Xu Xian
Age: Sixteen
Luck: Deep yellow
Magical items: Bull Demon Gauntlets, Patchwork Robe, Tiger Head Greatsword, Running Shoes...