The information was simply too much to process all at once.
Ethan stood there in silence, his breathing slightly unsteady. Excitement surged through his chest, mixed with disbelief and confusion. The sudden awakening of Spirit Power, the system notifications, and the mountain before him—everything felt unreal.
He steadied himself and spoke inwardly.
"System, display my stats."
The moment he gave the command, a familiar notification appeared before his eyes, expanding into a translucent panel that displayed all of his current information in detail.
Name: Ethan Hunt
Daoist Name: Fool
TALENT POOL
Spiritual Roots: General GradePhysique: King GradeSpirit: King Grade
HEAVEN CULTIVATION
Cultivation Level:5th Level of Elementary Stage
Cultivation Techniques:Alpha and Omega Heavenly Sword Arts
NATURE CULTIVATION
Cultivation Level: NoneCultivation Technique: None
SOUL CULTIVATION
Cultivation Level: NoneCultivation Technique: None
COMBAT SKILLS
Nature's PunchHeavenly Steps
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS
Disguise MaskHeavenly Gaze
PHYSIQUE
Heaven's Equality Body
Level: 4EXP Points: 105 / 200
POINTS PANEL
Skill Points: 50 (Credit: 90,185)Attribute Points: 213Golden Points: 0System Currency: 51,020
ATTRIBUTES
HP: 150 / 150QP: (Locked)Strength: 130 / 130Stamina: 125 / 125Endurance: 115 / 115Speed: 110 / 110Agility: 107 / 107Spirit: 10.0Luck: 10
SIDE PROFESSION
Profession Name: DoctorLevel: BeginnerEXP: 0 / 100Skill Level: Beginner
Description:A Doctor is treated as a God in the world of cultivation.
Skill Set:HOPE: When you place your hand on the head of a patient, they will place their hopes on you and enter a tranquil state.
…
SIDE PROFESSION
Profession Name: TeacherLevel: BeginnerEXP: 20 / 100
Description:A teacher is someone who produces the future greats of the world. They are well respected in society.
Skill Set:EYES OF IMMERSION: When activated and eye contact is made with disciples, there is a 5% chance to draw their concentration. This increases their learning ability and comprehension by 5%.
Ethan carefully scanned every line.
Only after thoroughly reviewing the panel did he notice something important.
Two additional energy-related sections had appeared.
Nature EnergySoul Energy
His expression slowly grew serious.
He had obtained Nature Energy earlier through Mother Nature itself. As for Soul Energy, it had only been added moments ago—an entirely new development triggered by the awakening of his Soul Attribute.
But instead of feeling relieved, Ethan felt conflicted.
A crucial question surfaced in his mind.
He already possessed Heaven Energy, Nature Energy, and now Soul Energy.
Were there other cultivation energies beyond these three?
Ethan frowned.
He had no answer.
Even with all his gaming experience and extensive reading of cultivation novels, this was unfamiliar territory. He had accidentally unlocked two additional cultivation paths, something that most cultivators would never experience in their entire lives.
Yet instead of excitement, uncertainty dominated his thoughts.
He temporarily set the question aside.
Right now, even though he technically had access to three different cultivation energies, he could only properly use Heaven Energy. Nature Energy had been awakened, but he lacked any understanding of how to manipulate or cultivate it. He didn't possess even a single Nature Cultivation technique.
As for Soul Energy…
Thinking about it felt pointless.
He had awakened it accidentally. That was all. He had no knowledge of Soul Cultivation, no techniques, no guidance, and no foundation. Discussing Soul Energy at this stage was nothing more than an idle fantasy.
That was Ethan's initial conclusion.
But deep down, he knew something had changed.
He slowly raised his head and looked toward the Golden Immortal Mountain once again.
This mountain was where the Soul God rested.
The Soul God was a being who cultivated Soul Power, mastered Soul Energy, and dominated the mental and spiritual domains. If there were any place where answers regarding Spirit Cultivation existed, it would be here.
Previously, Ethan had approached this place purely out of curiosity.
Now, it was no longer curiosity.
It was a necessity.
If he wanted to cultivate Spirit Energy, then this mountain was unavoidable.
Ethan's expression hardened.
He inhaled deeply, forcing his emotions to settle. This time, he approached the mountain with far greater seriousness than before. He adjusted his breathing, focused his mind, and mentally prepared himself.
He remembered clearly what had happened the last time.
The moment he placed his foot on the mountain's entrance, he had been assaulted by an invisible force—an attack that targeted his mind directly. The pain had been unbearable, overwhelming even with his naturally high Spirit.
He would not forget that experience.
Yet now, things were different.
His Spirit Attribute had reached 10.0.
With resolve burning in his chest, Ethan stepped forward once more.
This time, as his foot touched the sloping edge of the Golden Immortal Mountain, nothing happened.
No pressure.
No pain.
No mental attack.
Ethan paused, then slowly exhaled.
It worked.
A faint smile flickered across his face, but he immediately suppressed it. He knew better than to relax too soon. This mountain was still dangerous. The absence of immediate resistance didn't mean safety.
He maintained maximum vigilance.
Just as he was about to take another step forward, a sudden system notification exploded into his vision.
[A major quest has been triggered]
Ethan's pupils contracted.
Quest Name: Soul God's InheritanceQuest Rank: V
Description:In the past, the Soul God was feared for his mental and spiritual attacks. The Soul God possessed the Temporal Spirit World. Whenever he encountered powerful enemies, he used the Temporal Spirit World to escape successfully.
Main Quest 1:Win the Soul God's inheritance, no matter what—if it exists.
Main Quest 2:Obtain the Temporal Spirit World at any cost.
Reminder:The System will assist the Host during this mission. Upon successful completion, rewards will be granted generously.
Warning:This is a critical mission for the Host's future development. Failure is not advised.
Ethan stood completely still.
A 'V' Ranked Mission.
For a moment, his mind went blank.
The difficulty and importance of missions were divided into ranks. F Rank was the lowest. V Rank was the absolute highest. Such missions did not appear unless they were tied to earth-shaking events or irreversible developments.
And now, one had appeared before him.
Even during his time as a top-tier gamer, he had encountered a 'V' Ranked Mission only once—despite being one of the most senior players in the game.
How could he not be shocked?
In the game, players desperately chased after such missions, but since the game's launch, only two 'V' Ranked Missions had ever appeared. Out of those, only one had been completed successfully.
And the person who completed it…
Was Ethan himself.
That mission was the very reason he became famous in the gaming community. Even the game company had rewarded him personally, awarding him $10,000 USD for his achievement.
Recalling that memory, Ethan forced himself to calm down.
As someone who had completed a 'V' Ranked Mission before, he understood its difficulty better than anyone else. Success required more than talent or strength—it demanded unshakable confidence, endless patience, and an indomitable will.
After steadying his breathing, Ethan made his decision.
Without hesitation, he accepted the mission.
Then, with firm steps, he continued climbing the Golden Immortal Mountain.