NOVEL NEXT Chapter 3: time
I started thinking about what I should buy. I asked the system to show my character panel.
Martial Soul: Red Thunder Snake
Soul Power: 7
Age: 1 year
Bloodline: Red Thunder Dragon (5%)
I examined my panel, taking in the details of my current state. My martial soul, the Red Thunder Snake, seemed to pulse with latent energy, and my soul power, though modest, was a foundation I could build upon. The bloodline percentage caught my eye—only 5%. I needed to increase this if I wanted to unlock my true potential.
"System, how can I increase my strength?" I asked, eager to find a path forward.
"Host can get a herb to increase soul power, host can get body tempering pills to strengthen the body, or the host can buy Red Thunder Dragon bloodline," the system responded in its usual monotone.
"Any suggestions, system?" I inquired, hoping for some guidance.
"Host, I suggest you buy the bloodline as other materials can damage the host's baby body," the system advised.
The logic was sound. My body was still that of an infant, and introducing powerful herbs or pills could have adverse effects. "Then system, buy me a Thunder Dragon bloodline," I decided.
"Okay, host. Bought Raiju bloodline. This is a Thunder Dragon in this world with a red color and an eastern dragon-like appearance, and it possesses ultimate thunder and space attributes," the system explained.
I was taken aback by the specifications of the bloodline the system had chosen. Ultimate thunder and space attributes? The possibilities were exhilarating. I could tear apart space and teleport like a Bone Douluo. "Initiate merging process," I commanded, bracing myself for what was to come.
"Process initiated," the system confirmed. As the words fell, I went blank. When I woke up after what felt like an eternity, I noticed subtle changes. My height had increased by at least 6 cm. I felt a surge of energy coursing through my veins. "System, show panel," I requested.
Martial Soul: Red Thunder Space Dragon (Raiju)
Soul Power: 10
Bloodline: Raiju Dragon (100%)
Age: 1 year
"System, why is my soul power not level 20? I can feel my martial soul is superior," I questioned, puzzled by the discrepancy.
"Host, it is done to not attract the attention of the plane's consciousness, which might lead to difficulties for the host's luck," the system explained.
That made sense. Drawing too much attention could bring unforeseen complications. "System, recommend a cultivation technique that will strengthen my body and mind and also has core formation at level 70," I requested.
"Yes, host. This technique is custom-made. It will forge your body, increase soul power and spiritual level, and a core will be formed at level 70, which will be strengthened with tribulation at level 80 and 90. It will break and transform into a black hole," the system detailed.
"This sounds like a powerful technique, system," I remarked, impressed by the description.
"Host, it is a very high-grade technique, top among the system inventory. The host's soul power cultivated by it will be four times more concentrated, and after core formation, it will passively start cultivation," the system elaborated.
"Yes, system, purchase it," I confirmed.
"Initiating the purchase. Initiating learning process," the system responded.
A flood of information started appearing in my mind. I began analyzing it, absorbing the intricate details of the technique. After two hours, I woke up to find my body covered in a black liquid. I must have started practicing it automatically, leading to my meridians being cleared and my body being purified. It was morning. I went to bathe and then headed to eat.
As I arrived at the table, everyone was startled by the changes in me. They started asking questions. I had prepared an answer. "I woke up like this. I also had a black liquid on me. After waking up, I felt stronger," I explained.
They all started thinking, and then my father said, "I have a theory. I think his dragon bloodline must have awakened."
After my father said this, they all agreed it could be the reason and soon forgot about it. Five years passed like this. My grandpa had broken through level 80 and transformed his martial soul into a Red Thunder Dragon when I was four years old. Now, as I am six years old, he is a level 83 Soul Douluo.
Tomorrow is my martial soul awakening. I was excited, as everyone would be. I was trying to sleep on my bed when I said, "System, show panel."
Martial Soul: Red Thunder Space Dragon
Soul Power: 10
Age: 5 years 11 months 29 days
Bloodline: Raiju (100%)
Though much had not changed, I could feel that my first ring would be a 1000-year ring. The spirit ring had become more powerful compared to other rings and more deadly. If I could observe around the 8000-year ring, now 1010 was my limit. Then I fell asleep.