NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12: Status
Eastern District, Mingdu City
In a spacious meditation hall, a young girl with silver hair and a mature woman with striking purple hair sat in silence.
The young girl, Ye Xue, had been undergoing rigorous training for three grueling months. Today marked the end of her physical conditioning—a moment she had both dreaded and anticipated.
Over these months, her body had been pushed to its absolute limits. Endless running, strength training, and drills left her feeling on the brink of collapse countless times. Yet, her mother, Ye Xishui, never allowed her to rest beyond the strict schedule. Any requests for extra breaks were met with punishment, ranging from additional exercises to cold, scolding words.
Determined not to falter, Ye Xue endured every hardship, completing her training without a single lapse.
Now, Ye Xishui stood before a golden crystal, slowly melting it with a soul tool. As the golden hue faded, the crystal transformed into a deep black—a rare and potent material known as a thousand-year whale rubber. This precious substance, which Ye Xishui had acquired, was known for its ability to strengthen the body and muscles while enhancing the meridians.
However, consuming such a powerful item directly could be fatal. Over the past months, Ye Xue had gradually acclimated herself by consuming smaller, weaker hundred-year whale rubbers. Although their effects had diminished recently, rendering them almost negligible, they had prepared her body for this critical moment.
As the whale rubber finished melting, it condensed into a small, jet-black crystal.
Ye Xishui gazed at her daughter lovingly, a rare softness in her usually stern expression. "Take this and swallow it," she said gently. "I'll help you control any abnormalities that arise."
She handed the black crystal to Ye Xue, then moved behind her, placing her hands on her daughter's back. Though Ye Xue was still a child, the whale rubber's potent side effects could cause serious complications if not carefully managed.
Without hesitation, Ye Xue took the crystal and swallowed it whole.
Immediately, her face flushed red, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Her small frame trembled as the potent energy coursed through her body, threatening to overwhelm her.
Ye Xishui channeled her soul power steadily, stabilizing her daughter's condition. Gradually, Ye Xue entered a meditative state, and her breathing evened out as the energy settled within her.
Satisfied that Ye Xue was safe, Ye Xishui stood up and exited the hall. Her demeanor shifted entirely as she addressed a figure waiting outside with a cold, commanding tone.
"Speak. Why has your leader sent you?"
The figure, cloaked in shadow, replied in a hoarse voice, "Supreme Elder, there's trouble on Prince Zhen's side. A serious incident occurred—Xu He solved the food poisoning crisis, disrupting our plans, we thought he was just a child but due to this situation has became serious. The situation is deteriorating rapidly. Additionally, Zhang Situ seems to have reached level 97. He managed to hold his ground against the leader."
Ye Xishui's eyes narrowed, her tone dripping with disdain. "Useless. You will stay here and watch over Xue'er."
Without another word, she vanished, leaving only the sound of the cloaked figure's breathing echoing faintly in the now-empty hall.
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Absorbing the whale rubber was a success. This marked a significant milestone for me—I could now handle a spirit ring with a range of at least eight hundred to nine hundred years.
Of course, I wouldn't aim for a thousand-year spirit ring as my first. That would be far too risky even if I strengthen my Physique.
Once I finished absorbing the whale rubber, I noticed my clothes were completely drenched in sweat. Seeing that my mother was nowhere around, I guessed she had something urgent to attend to. Lately, she had seemed unusually busy, though I didn't know why. Nor did I ask.
I made my way to my room, where a hot bath had already been prepared.
Sliding into the bathtub, I let the warm water soothe my aching body. This was the perfect time to assess my progress and browse through the system shop. After all, tomorrow would be a big day—I would leave to obtain my first spirit ring.
The system also had an option to purchase God-Given Spirit Rings, but I wasn't ready to reveal the system to my mother just yet. Instead, I planned to tell her that I was chosen by some higher deity and that the rewards came from this divine favor.
After a long time, I decided to open my status and take a proper look at my growth.
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[STATUS]
Name: Ye Xue
Age: 6
Martial Spirits:
- Frozen Sovereign of Ice
- Fallen Sovereign of Darkness
Spirit Power: 20
Spiritual Level: 400 Points (Spirit Connection Realm)
Spirit Skills: None
Fighting System: Not Chosen
Profession: None
Techniques: - Spiritual Augmentation Art (First Level) Skill Unlocked: Mind Barrier
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Special Cheat or Abilities:
1. Fateless • You have been marked by ****** . You are not bound by any fate or destiny. Instead, you have the ability to choose your own path. Moreover, you can devour the fate and destiny of others by subduing or killing them.
2. Physique of the Saintly Succubus • People instinctively feel close to you, perceiving you as special. Their hatred and resentment are suppressed and gradually devoured by your presence. This physique is not yet fully awakened. Full awakening requires intimate contact with another creature.
3. System • A divine gift from *******.
4. Appraisal • A unique system-given ability that can appraise anything.
5. Starlight • ???????
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Special Attributes:
- Charm: 500
- Luck: 0 (Null due to Fateless)
Alignment: True Neutral
Identity: Adopted Daughter of the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Church
System Points: 96,000
Lottery Coupens: 1 Legendary Level, 8 Gold Level, 21 Silver Level, 32 Bronze Level
[System Shop] [System Map]
Thinking I had accumulated enough points to shop, I scrolled through the system's massive store, filled with many items that could boost my strength. However, since I felt my power was sufficient for now, I decided to hold off on purchasing most things until I truly needed them.
In the end, I bought four items.
First, I purchased two Heavenly Source Crystals. Although I couldn't use them yet, these crystals could greatly benefit my mother. They would enhance her strength and perception, possibly even helping her break through to the God Realm. Once she reached that level, I wouldn't have to worry about anything. These crystals cost 40,000 points in total, but each person can only absorb one crystal in their lifetime. I needed to pass them and the accompanying spiritual technique to my mother before it was too late.
The second item I bought was a Spirit Soul Contract Method. This had been on my wish list for a long time. However, the system warned me it wasn't the perfect method, and I would need to search for a more refined version. I didn't buy it because I disliked killing soul beasts, but also because I thought it would be better to acquire a high-level soul beast so I wouldn't have to keep hunting for soul rings. Even if I didn't find a high-level beast, at least I could increase the beast's age. This method cost 25,000 points.
Next, I bought a Soul Tool Encyclopedia. Since I was interested in crafting soul tools, I planned to start learning once I obtained my spirit ring. This cost 5,000 points.
Finally, I bought five 10,000-year-old Ice Essences. These would accelerate my cultivation once I obtained my spirit ring. The total cost for this was 15,000 points.
Now, I was left with only 14,000 points, along with a few lottery coupons that I planned to use later.
Feeling satisfied I closed the shop and fell asleep.
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Spiritual Power Ranks:-
Spirit Origin Realm : 0~99
Spirit Connection Realm : 100~499
Spirit Sea Realm : 500~4,999
Spirit Abyss Realm : 5,000~19,999
Spirit Domain Realm : 20,000~49,999
Divine Origin Realm •
Ordinary Divine Origin Realm : 50,000~TBA
3rd Class Divine Origin Realm : TBA
2nd Class Divine Origin Realm : TBA
1st Class Divine Origin Realm : TBA
God King Realm :TBA
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This is all rant. To be honest I don't even know if it is right or not. Next one or two chapters will be about Sun Moon change and Xu He and after that Xue will go to Far North.
What should be first spirit ring choice. I am thinking of Soul which might pique Gu Yuena interest.
•Ice Empress
•Snow Empress (I don't know if she should be soul or Transformed human or Mc helps her in Calamity Crossing)
•Others