The sun had already risen when Lin Tian awoke in the simple dormitory of Nuoding Primary Academy. Soft morning light filtered through the wooden window, illuminating floating dust particles. He remained lying for a moment, absorbing the strange sensation of… inner fullness.
His body felt lighter. His breathing, deeper. His mind, sharper.
And his soul power, undeniably awakened.
A faint silver-blue glow covered his fingers as he focused his energy.
Still unstable, but present — his martial soul Heavenly Devouring Sigil pulsed faintly.
"Good… at least my reincarnation wasn't pointless," he murmured, rising to his feet.
The System's Notification
As soon as he stood, the mechanical voice echoed again:
[DING!]
Celestial Integration System Activated.
Daily Mission: Cultivate for 2 hours.
Reward: 50 system points + Random Doupo Ability.
Lin Tian blinked.
"A daily mission…? That's new."
It was like having a persistent master — but without the annoying scolding.
He opened the window and let the fresh breeze enter. The academy courtyard was still quiet; most children remained asleep.
"If it's just cultivating, I can finish it before class," he said, sitting on the floor.
First Cultivation With the Devouring Sigil
As he circulated his soul power, something unusual happened.
He wasn't merely gathering energy — he was absorbing, refining, and compressing it far faster than a level 1 cultivator should.
The silver symbol on his chest pulsed.
"This sigil is definitely a cheat…"
Minutes drifted into half an hour. Half an hour into two hours.
And then—
[DING!]
Mission Complete!
Reward Available: +50 system points and one Random Doupo Ability.
Claim reward? [Yes/No]
Lin Tian grinned.
"Yes."
[Reward Obtained!]
You have gained:
🌪️ 'Flame Mantra — First Stage: Energy Compression'
Effect: Increases energy absorption rate by up to 50%.
He almost thought he was dreaming.
"The first stage of the Flame Mantra…? This early?" He exhaled. "This will speed up my cultivation a lot."
But he knew one thing:
Even with the system, he couldn't break this world's rules.
Spirit rings only came at level 10.
Still… becoming stronger beforehand could only help him.
An Unexpected Summons
Just as he finished meditating, someone knocked.
"Lin Tian!" a teacher called. "Director Su Yuntao wants to see you in the main hall. It's about your martial soul awakening."
Lin Tian stood, straightened his clothes, and inhaled deeply.
Time to officially begin my journey in Soul Land.
With steady steps, he left the dormitory and walked down the bright hallway.
Unaware that, on this very day, his name would start to be whispered.
First around the small Nuoding Academy.
And later… across the entire continent.
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