C6 The First Creation!

"Lee, I'm begging you, please open your eyes and look at me, just once, okay?"

"Lee, you can't leave me. You're all the family I have left. Please, don't go!"

In the shattered courtyard, the only sounds were the mournful cries of Wang Feng and the howling of the desolate autumn wind.

Lee had been with Wang Feng since he was a child, caring for him with great attention to detail. Though their relationship was nominally that of master and servant, Wang Feng had long since come to see Lee as family, an irreplaceable part of his life.

"Beep. The System has identified the Chosen of Fate, Lee Er. Host, would you like to implant the Chosen of Fate's cultivation technique?"

Amidst his grief, Wang Feng was startled by a mechanical voice in his mind.

"Lee Er? Who's that? Never mind him for now. System, can you check if there's a way to save Old Lee?" Wang Feng asked urgently, his earlier elation replaced by concern.

"Host, please be aware that the System is not all-powerful and cannot resurrect the dead. However, Old Lee is not deceased; he is merely in a coma due to severe injuries. Furthermore, he is Lee Er, the Chosen of Fate!"

"Not dead? Then please, save him!" Wang Feng exclaimed with relief.

"Would you like to implant the cultivation technique of the Sage of the Hidden Jade Mountain?"

"Yes, implant it! It's imperative!"

"Beep. The System is now implanting the Sage of the Hidden Jade Mountain's cultivation method into Lee Er—progress at ten percent, thirty percent, seventy percent, ninety-nine percent, complete!"

Boom!

As the System Elf announced completion, Wang Feng's mind was rocked by a thunderous roar, echoing like a clap of thunder, stunning and overwhelming.

"Beep. The Host has successfully implanted the cultivation technique into the first Chosen of Fate. As a reward, the System has enhanced the Host's physical constitution!"

With the System Elf's announcement, Wang Feng felt a burning sensation throughout his body. A fiery energy surged within him, invigorating his muscles with a seemingly inexhaustible vigor.

"Ah!"

It was an exquisite sensation that made Wang Feng involuntarily let out a groan of pleasure.

"Cough, cough!"

While Wang Feng was basking in this newfound feeling, a series of coughs snapped him back to reality.

"Lee, Lee, you're finally awake!" Seeing Lee's eyes open, Wang Feng quickly embraced him, gripping his arm with intense concern.

"Young Master, what's this? Why are you covered in blood? Are you hurt?" Lee, now awake, looked at Wang Feng with confusion and worry.

"Hmm? You've forgotten?"

"Forgotten? Forgotten what?"

"What's the deal with the System?" Wang Feng inquired of the System Elf internally.

"Due to the System's implantation of the cultivation technique, the recipient has lost some memories, but it also increases their loyalty to the host!"

"I see. Well, that's probably for the best. It's better to forget those memories anyway."

With the System's explanation, Wang Feng grasped the situation and chuckled, "No worries. I'm just hungry, Lee!"

"Alright, I'll get started on the meal. Young Master, you should freshen up first!"

"Okay!"

Back in his room, Wang Feng freshened up and changed into clean clothes before sitting on the bed's edge, feeling the transformation in his physique.

"I feel so powerful, as if my whole body is brimming with strength. With this power alone, I should be able to hold my own against a six-star Warrior!" Wang Feng thought confidently as he clenched his fists.

"Even if I faced the six-star Warrior Wang Jian, I might not win, but I wouldn't be outmatched in strength."

"Having strength alone makes one merely a brute. I need a cultivation technique to harness this power properly."

In the First Land, martial arts are held in high esteem, with everyone practicing. There are two paths: body refining, which focuses on physical prowess, allowing one to knock down stars with a mere gesture, suited for close combat; and Qi Refining, which involves controlling objects with Qi, using weapons and magical treasures for long-range attacks.

However, with the collapse of the Way of Heaven and the ensuing environmental shifts, body refining has become a rarity, with most practitioners opting for Qi Refining.

"Young Master, dinner is served!"

Lee's voice reached Wang Feng as he pondered.

"Coming right now."

Responding, Wang Feng pushed open the door, only to be met with a startling sight.

Lee stood before him, his complexion glowing, his breath steady, and his appearance youthful. Gone was the aged look he once had. If not for his tattered clothes, one might mistake him for a reclusive sage.

"What's happened here?" Wang Feng was at a loss.

"Host, there's no need for surprise. The cultivation technique the system implanted is simply taking effect. However, since your current strength is quite low, the Chosen of Fate's power is also limited. You possess the cultivation level of a Blademaster, which is less than one-thousandth of your original potential," the System Elf inside his mind clarified.

"By the way, which deity did Lee manage to seal?"

During a meal, Wang Feng inquired of the System Elf.

"The Sage of the Hidden Jade Mountain! The progenitor of alchemy! His Golden Core is eternal, never to perish!"

The Sage of the Hidden Jade Mountain is a figure of myth from ancient China, revered as the Dao Ancestor. Legend has it that in his past life, he was Lao Zi, the venerable Lee Er of the Spring and Autumn period. His cultivation was immeasurably profound, and his alchemical prowess unmatched.

"That powerful? Does this mean I'll have access to an endless supply of pills in the future?"

In the First Land, aside from martial arts, there are also the arts of alchemy and weapon forging. Becoming an alchemist or a weapon forger comes with stringent requirements, making such individuals exceedingly rare. Each one is held in high esteem by the major powers.

Even a prominent family like the Wang family only has a single low-level alchemist, and no weapon forgers at all, which speaks volumes about the scarcity of these experts. But now, Wang Feng had his own personal alchemist, which thrilled him to no end. His gaze towards Old Lee grew more fervent.

Confronted with such an intense stare, Old Lee was somewhat perplexed and asked, "Young Master, is everything okay?"

Due to his memory loss, Lee was unfamiliar with many things, which is why he found Wang Feng's behavior somewhat odd.

"It's nothing. Actually, Old Lee, do you know how to refine pills?"

"Hmm? Why do you ask? I do have some knowledge of pill refining, though it's been quite some time since I've practiced it!" Lee was slow to catch up with Wang Feng's train of thought but responded honestly nonetheless.

"Really? Could you refine some pills to aid in body refinement?"

"You wish to pursue the path of body refinement, Young Master? With the collapse of the Way of Heaven and the changing world, I fear..." Lee's brow furrowed, leaving his sentence unfinished, but Wang Feng understood his implication.

"I really don't want to, but I'm left with no choice. My meridians have been sealed by Lesser God energy, and I can't unlock them. Body refining is the only path open to me!" Wang Feng mused internally, yet he voiced, "There are three thousand great paths, but they all lead to the same goal. It's all cultivation in the end!"

"But..."

Lee was about to continue, but Wang Feng cut him off, "Enough, no buts. Are you able to refine it?"

"I'll give it my best shot!"

"You're the Sage of the Hidden Jade Mountain, the progenitor of alchemy. Surely, this minor task is well within your grasp!" Wang Feng thought to himself.

After his exchange with Lee, Wang Feng returned to his room. During their conversation, he had received a prompt from the system.

[Beep! By choosing the path of body refining, you are eligible for the system reward: the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique! Do you accept?]

In the room, the System Elf inquired in a mechanical tone.

"Accept!"

No sooner had he spoken than Wang Feng felt his head spin, as a torrent of information rushed into his mind.

"The Celestial Nine Revolution Technique, through nine revolutions, sanctifies the flesh!"

These few words filled Wang Feng with immense joy. The Divine Path was an elusive concept, yet the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique offered a direct route to it.

"Haha, with the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique, Wang Jian, Wang Cheng, just you wait. I'll make you repay me twofold!"

Wang Feng's days thereafter were tranquil. Besides practicing the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique, he explored the capabilities of the Creation System.

Through his exploration, Wang Feng realized his deep connection with the Chosen of Fate. Once he established the Heavenly Court and amassed enough power to shape the Chosen of Fate, they would ascend to godhood and wield authority over the heavens.

Additionally, with the increase in the Chosen of Fate, the System would continually reward Wang Feng, even aiding him in unblocking his meridians.

Of all the features, one brought Wang Feng the greatest joy. Although the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique could elevate the physical body to sainthood, the First Land still had its deficiencies in the Way of Heaven, and the success of the body refining path remained uncertain.

Moreover, the System had allotted only a hundred years for Wang Feng to work with the Chosen of Fate. After that, each additional path would represent an extra chance at life!

Atop the desolate mountain owned by the Wang family, Wang Feng stood shirtless, his sweat pouring down like rain as he relentlessly pummeled the thick trunk of a tree that could be embraced by two people.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

His palms struck one after another, seamlessly transitioning without a moment's pause, his movements as fluid as drifting clouds and flowing water. The muscles along his back were perfectly sculpted, highlighted by the sunlight.

"Ha!"

With a forceful shout, Wang Feng switched from palm to fist, unleashing a powerful blow. The force of his punch seemed to tear through the air, almost audible as if the very void was shattering.

Crash!

The punch landed, and the sturdy Wang Tree couldn't withstand the ferocity of the blow, splintering instantly, wood chips scattering in all directions.

"The Celestial Nine Revolution Technique is truly remarkable. I've only completed the first revolution, yet my strength is already on par with an ordinary Blademaster, and my overall power could even rival that of a six-star Warrior!"

Wang Feng was immensely pleased with the might of his all-out punch, his heart brimming with dreams for the future.

In that moment, he saw the Creation System's mission not as a deadly weapon but as a challenge to be overcome!

"Hey, look who it is! Isn't that our very own Wang Feng, the young master of the Wang family?"

As Wang Feng reveled in the wonders of the Celestial Nine Revolution Technique, a jarring voice of mockery rang out from behind him.

Turning around, he saw Wang Jian standing a short distance away, wearing a look of contempt.

"I was wondering where our dear Young Master Wang had disappeared to these past few days. Turns out he was hiding here. But no matter how hard you try, you'll always be a worthless non-cultivator!"

Wang Jian approached with his cronies, looking down at Wang Feng with scorn. "A piece of trash should know their place. Now, I'm giving you a chance. Crawl between my legs, or else..."

Wang Jian let out a cold, mocking laugh, leaving his threat hanging in the air, while his lackeys watched with ill intent, eagerly anticipating the sight of Wang Feng humiliating himself.

Wang Feng fixed his gaze on Wang Jian and his group, then suddenly flashed a wide grin. "Alright!"