NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 2: Novice Gift Package, Saint's Dao Fruit:
Chapter 2: Novice Gift Package, Saint’s Dao Fruit:
“System?!” Su Changsheng’s face froze in shock.
What in the world—was this really a system?
6,000 years!
Did the system know how he spent these 6,000 years? The system was 6,000 years late, did it realize that?
And what was this about detecting his idea of taking it easy to activate a system?
Did this mean that taking it easy was the key to unlocking a system? Were all his efforts for cultivation not enough?
“System, what functions do you have?” Su Changsheng had a whirlwind of emotions, grievances churning inside him like a storm. But he kept calm, suppressing his frustration, and asked in a gentle tone.
After all, this was his chance—his golden opportunity. His future might depend on this system’s assistance. He couldn’t risk cursing it out. What if the system refused to help him after that? Then what?
Deep down, even if he wanted to take things easy now, who wouldn’t want to soar higher if given the chance?
[Ding! The system has two main functions: marriage and taking concubines. As long as the host bears offspring, rewards can be obtained. The greater the talent of the offspring, the richer the rewards!]
[Note: The mother must have an evaluation score of at least 90 points, and the offspring must have a minimum talent level of either Divine Physique or Top Talent. The stronger, the better!]
“What… Divine Physique ? Top Talent?” Su Changsheng’s eyes widened in disbelief as a flood of question marks filled his mind.
“System, are you serious?”
He understood what the mother’s evaluation referred to—it was about the woman’s qualifications. But what did “Divine Physique” and “Top Talent” mean?
In this world, physical constitutions were ranked from Ordinary Physique, Spirit Physique, King’s Physique, Divine Physique, Saint’s Physique, all the way to Immortal Physique. As for talent, it’s graded from Lower Grade to Middle Grade, Upper Grade, Top Grade, Peak Grade, and even Supreme Grade.
A Divine Physique was already considered one of the highest-ranking physiques. Across the vast continent, stretching for billions of miles and teeming with countless beings, only a handful possessed a Divine Physique.
Such physiques were seen as treasures by the most powerful forces and sacred lands. They could cultivate to the level of Saint Realm, reaching the Divine Saint Realm or Divine King Realm. They were practically invincible against their peers and could even subdue regular Saint Realm.
Just one Saint Realm could guarantee the prosperity of a top-tier family or sect for 50,000 years!
Even the proud Son of the Great Sun Holy Sect, who once looked down on him, only had a Peak Grade Physique. Yet, here was the system telling Su Changsheng to marry a woman with at least a Divine Body?
Was this some kind of joke?
“System, who in their right mind would marry off a woman with a Divine Body to a 6,000-year-old man?” Su Changsheng asked, his expression filled with disbelief.
Though his appearance hadn’t aged, he still looked youthful and handsome, his snow-white long hair adding to his charm, making him appear peerless. However, for the top-tier families, the idea of such an ancient figure proposing marriage to their prized daughters?
If he dared to try, he’d surely be swatted to death by their Saint Ancestors.
[That is the host’s problem. The system will not provide wives and concubines directly. Please find a solution on your own.]
Su Changsheng: “…”
So, did this mean he had to take matters into his own hands?
Su Changsheng frowned in thought. He noticed that the system didn’t require the woman’s consent. As long as the conditions were met, could he simply marry them by force?
If it came down to that, he wouldn’t hesitate. After all, this was his chance to rise again. He couldn’t afford to let this opportunity slip away. He didn’t want his life to end like this.
[The second function is to develop the family. The stronger the family’s power and the more geniuses and experts it contains, the more resources will be rewarded. However, these rewards are less than those for having offspring.]
Su Changsheng’s eyes lit up.
Though the rewards from this function were much less than from marrying and having children, it still provided another path to improvement, albeit a slower one. Still, he would prioritize expanding his family.
“By the way, system, do I get a newbie gift package?” Su Changsheng asked, curious.
[…]
The system remained silent.
“System, oh dear system, for 6,000 years, I’ve been alone in this strange world! For a full 6,000 years! Do you even understand how I lived through those years? I’ve thought about you every single day!”
Seeing no response, Su Changsheng put on a pitiful face, speaking in the most sorrowful tone he could muster.
It was a performance to tug at anyone’s heartstrings, and even more so for a system.
6,000 years of cultivation and countless brushes with death had long since caused Su Changsheng to let go of his so-called pride. He knew well enough—crying children get candy!
[…]
[Ding! The system has detected that the host has an unclaimed novice gift package. Would you like to claim it?]
Apparently unable to withstand Su Changsheng’s shamelessness, the system finally responded.
However, despite the cold and mechanical voice, Su Changsheng could almost sense a faint hint of disdain.
“Heh, of course, I’ll claim it!” Su Changsheng said, beaming with joy.
What did he care about the system’s attitude? As long as there was a newbie gift package, everything else was secondary.
Even if the system showed disdain or stepped on his face with its little foot, he wouldn’t mind—as long as he kept getting rewards!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining the following rewards—]
[A 7th Grade Life-Forging Pill, 3,000 years of cultivation, and a Saint’s Dao Fruit! Plus, the Nine Tribulations Manual (Part One)!]
“Hiss! A Life-Forging Pill? A Saint’s Dao Fruit? 3,000 years of cultivation?”
Hearing these rewards, Su Changsheng gasped in disbelief, overwhelmed by excitement. This was the system at its finest, offering miraculous treasures beyond his wildest dreams!
A single 7th Grade Life-Forging Pill had the power to bring a dying Saint Realm powerhouse back to life. With the injuries he had suffered over the years, just one of these pills could heal him more than ten times over.
And a Saint’s Dao Fruit?
It was equivalent to inheriting the complete cultivation of a Saint Realm! If he could refine it, it would be like gaining a Saint Realm’s power without any negative consequences.
But obtaining a Saint’s Dao Fruit was no easy feat. It required slaying ten Saint Realm experts and refining their cultivation and understanding of the Dao into a single fruit. Only those with the strength of a Great Saint Realm could accomplish such a task.
This made Saint Dao Fruits incredibly rare.
Once one appeared, countless forces would battle for it until it was gone. Now, with this Saint Dao Fruit and an additional 3,000 years of cultivation, Su Changsheng believed he had a real chance of becoming a Saint Realm.
No, it wasn’t just a chance—he was certain he would succeed!
“I will cultivate, make a breakthrough, and become a Saint Realm!”
Su Changsheng’s eyes flashed with determination, his heart pounding with excitement. Once he ascended to the Saint Realm, those Divine Physique women who were once out of his reach would no longer be unattainable.
Yes, a 6,000-year-old man might seem undesirable, but a 6,000-year-old Saint Realm expert? That was an entirely different story. In the eyes of the world, a Saint Realm’s lifespan of 50,000 years was still considered youth.
With his newfound power, he might be able to win over a Divine Physique woman. And even if he couldn’t, he could always resort to other, less honorable methods. After all, weaker forces could be easily subdued or manipulated.
As the former ruler, the Starfall King, Su Changsheng had long since abandoned any concerns about clean or dirty methods. If it brought success, he would use whatever means necessary.
BOOM!
Without delay, Su Changsheng entered seclusion once again.
In the ancestral land, dazzling divine lights surged, filling the space with radiant energy. Bright mists and auspicious lights illuminated the surroundings, while endless spiritual energy flowed like a brilliant sun. The echoes of Dao laws reverberated throughout, creating a symphony of power.
In the midst of these divine lights, Su Changsheng’s aura grew rapidly. His cultivation soared, and his body seemed to undergo constant transformation, evolving into something far greater than before. He was on the verge of breaking through, preparing to shock the world with his power.
While Su Changsheng immersed himself in this transformative process, the Su Family outside was shrouded in tension.
A dark storm seemed to loom over the entire clan, a sense of foreboding growing with each passing day.
Three months later, in the main hall of the Su Family, the clan head and a group of elders gathered with grave expressions on their faces. Something immense was on the horizon, and they could all feel its approach.