Earth Tier Martial Art, Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin

When Lin Fan pushed open the door to Teacher Zhang's office, he discovered that Teacher Zhang wasn't alone.

An old man with white hair and beard sat in a wicker chair by the window, leisurely savoring his tea. It was none other than Old Man Li, the mysterious librarian.

"Old Man Li?" Lin Fan said, momentarily taken aback.

Old Man Li looked up. A glint flashed in his murky eyes. "Young man, I hear you smashed Wang Zhenshan's Golden Scale Armor?"

Lin Fan bowed respectfully. "I was just lucky."

"Lucky?" Old Man Li laughed, revealing a neat row of white teeth. "Wang Zhenshan had that Golden Scale Armor made by the best blacksmith in Jiangnan City. It was made with solid materials, and its formation was intact. You'd need the strength of a 3rd Grade Martial Master just to break through it. Calling that 'luck' is far too modest."

Teacher Zhang smiled from the side. "Old Man Li came by especially today to see which cultivation art you chose."

Lin Fan's thoughts stirred, and he took the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art manual from his robes.

Old Man Li took the manual. His thin fingers brushed over the gilded characters on its cover, and a complex expression flashed through his eyes—nostalgia, regret, and a trace of pain he tried to hide.

"The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art... Three hundred years, and someone has chosen it again." Old Man Li's voice seemed to drift from far away.

"You're familiar with this cultivation art, Old Man Li?" Lin Fan asked.

"More than familiar." Old Man Li sighed. "The Mysterious Origin Martial Saint who created this cultivation art was my senior brother."

At that, Lin Fan and Teacher Zhang both froze.

Teacher Zhang was even more shocked. "Old Man Li, you... you're the Mysterious Origin Martial Saint's junior brother? Then you must be..."

"That's all ancient history." Old Man Li waved a hand, cutting off Teacher Zhang's questions. "I didn't come here to reminisce. Lin Fan, since you've chosen this cultivation art, there are some things I must tell you."

Old Man Li's expression turned serious. "The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art has nine revolutions, each corresponding to a level of the martial path. The first revolution refines qi, the second refines the body, the third refines the spirit, and the fourth refines the void... When all nine revolutions are united, one can reach the divine."

"But this cultivation art has one fatal flaw."

Lin Fan's expression tightened. "Please enlighten me, Old Man Li."

"It's too perfect," Old Man Li said slowly. "A perfect circulation route, perfect Vital Energy conversion, perfect combat enhancement. But precisely because it's perfect, its demands on the cultivator are so high they're despair-inducing."

"Physical strength, meridian resilience, Mental Power, comprehension, Bone Structure... Every single one must reach the absolute limit to withstand the strain of circulating this art."

"Worse still," Old Man Li said, looking at Lin Fan, "once you begin cultivating this art, you can't stop. It'll circulate automatically, constantly absorbing Vital Energy and tempering your body. If your foundation isn't strong enough, the art will eventually drain you dry and leave behind nothing but a withered skeleton."

Teacher Zhang's expression changed. "That dangerous? Then why does the academy offer it as a reward?"

"Because among Earth Tier Low Grade cultivation arts, it's the only one with the potential to reach Heaven Tier power," Old Man Li replied. "Besides, the academy has safeguards. Every student who chooses this art receives a Spirit Locking Pill. If they run into trouble during cultivation, they can take the pill to temporarily seal the art's circulation and switch to another cultivation art."

He took a small jade box from his robes and handed it to Lin Fan. "The Spirit Locking Pill is in here. Keep it safe. It could save your life at a critical moment."

Lin Fan accepted it solemnly. "Thank you, Old Man Li."

"Don't thank me yet," Old Man Li said. "The Spirit Locking Pill can seal the art for only three months. Within those three months, you must decide whether to keep cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art or give it up for good and switch to another cultivation art."

"If you haven't decided after three months, or if you force yourself to keep cultivating..." Old Man Li paused. "Then you can only pray for good fortune."

A brief silence fell over the office.

Sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows across the tabletop.

Lin Fan gripped the jade box and manual in his hands, then drew a deep breath. "Old Man Li, Teacher Zhang, I still want to give it a try."

"I knew you'd say that." Old Man Li smiled. "But I should warn you: the first week of cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art is the most crucial. During that week, the art will completely remake your body. The pain will be no less than having your skin peeled off and your sinews torn out. Many people give up during that first week."

"I understand." Lin Fan nodded.

"Also," Old Man Li added, "you'll need to replenish your blood and qi in great quantities while cultivating. Demonic Beast meat, spirit herbs, pills... The more, the better. Otherwise, the art will wring your body dry."

Teacher Zhang chimed in. "I'll take care of that. Lin Fan is my personal disciple now, so he receives extra monthly resources. And he just earned 200 Academic Credits, so he can exchange them for plenty of cultivation resources."

"Good." Old Man Li stood and patted Lin Fan on the shoulder. "Young man, when my senior brother created this art, he once said: 'Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin—only those with great perseverance can cultivate it, only those with great wisdom can comprehend it, and only those with great courage can master it.'"

"I hope you can accomplish what he could not."

With that, Old Man Li swept out, leaving Lin Fan and Teacher Zhang deep in thought.

After returning to his dorm, Lin Fan didn't rush to cultivate.

First, he went to the academy's exchange office and spent 50 Academic Credits on a Mortal Tier Top Grade movement technique, Wind Chasing Leg. His reason for choosing it was simple: it focused on straight-line speed and explosive power, making it ideal for shoring up Lin Fan's weakness in movement.

With the remaining 150 Academic Credits, he exchanged them for thirty jin of 2nd Tier Demonic Beast "Ironback Bear" meat, ten "Blood Ginseng" roots, and five bottles of Qi Recovery Pills.

These resources were enough to support a month of cultivation.

By the time he'd finished, evening had fallen.

Lin Fan sat cross-legged on his bed and brought himself into peak condition.

[Vital Energy: 400/400]

[Mental State: Good]

[Physical State: Iron Body Skill perfected, able to withstand high-intensity strain]

Every figure on the system panel showed "Good."

Lin Fan took a deep breath and silently said, "System, begin cultivating the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art."

[Instruction received. Beginning to circulate the first-revolution technique of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art...]

[Vital Energy mobilizing...]

[Meridian route confirmed...]

[Acupoints activating...]

A warm current rose from his dantian and began to flow along a complex route.

Unlike his earlier attempts, when the process had felt clumsy, this time Lin Fan could clearly sense the flow of Vital Energy.

It started from his dantian, passed through Huiyin, crossed the Caudal Pass, climbed his spine, and reached Dazhui...

Each time it passed an acupoint, the point warmed slightly, as if a lamp had been lit inside it.

But when Vital Energy flowed through the fine branching meridians, Lin Fan felt a distinct, painful swelling—as if a narrow stream had suddenly been flooded, its banks buckling under the strain.

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

One cycle.

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

Two cycles.

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

Three cycles...

By the tenth cycle, Lin Fan's face had begun to pale.

It wasn't that his Vital Energy had run out. After being strengthened by the Body Tempering Pill, his Vital Energy Cap had already reached 400, enough to keep the art circulating for much longer.

It was pain.

The kind that welled up from deep within his bones, as if every inch of flesh were being torn apart and remade.

Old Man Li hadn't exaggerated.

Cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art really was no less painful than having your skin peeled off and your sinews torn out.

Lin Fan clenched his teeth. Beads of sweat, as large as beans, broke out across his forehead.

But he didn't stop.

Because he could feel his body undergoing subtle changes even as the pain raged.

His Vital Energy grew purer, circulated faster, and fused more closely with his body.

More importantly, the system's notifications kept appearing:

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +1]

His proficiency increased by one point with every cycle.

At this rate, he'd need only a hundred cycles to reach the introductory level of the first revolution.

"Keep going!" Lin Fan growled inwardly.

The fifteenth cycle.

The twentieth cycle.

The thirtieth cycle...

By the fiftieth cycle, Lin Fan's body had begun to tremble.

It wasn't from exhaustion, but from something deeper—a shudder rising from the very source of his life.

The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art was changing the structure of his body!

His muscle fibers broke and reformed, growing denser and tougher.

A faint jade sheen appeared on the surface of his bones as their density rose sharply.

Even his blood flowed thirty percent faster, delivering more nutrients and oxygen throughout his body.

But the pain caused by this transformation grew exponentially, too.

Lin Fan felt his consciousness starting to blur.

His vision doubled.

A ringing sounded in his ears.

But he still didn't stop.

The system notifications were coming faster now:

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +2]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +2]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +2]

As the cycles accumulated, his proficiency was increasing faster!

It had gone from one point per cycle to two!

That meant his body was adapting to the art and circulating it more efficiently!

"Not enough..." Lin Fan gritted his teeth. "Keep going!"

The sixtieth cycle.

The seventieth cycle.

The eightieth cycle...

By the ninety-ninth cycle, fine beads of blood began to seep from Lin Fan's skin.

His capillaries had ruptured under the pressure.

But his eyes were growing brighter and brighter.

He could feel that he was only one step away from some critical threshold!

"The hundredth cycle... Break through!"

Lin Fan growled, focusing every ounce of his concentration to push Vital Energy through the final cycle.

His Vital Energy surged through his meridians like a mighty river.

Acupoints blazed brilliantly wherever it passed.

Had anyone been there to see, they would have seen pale golden lines appear across Lin Fan's skin—the circulation paths of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art!

At last—

"Boom!"

It was as if some barrier had shattered.

A muffled rumble sounded inside Lin Fan.

The next moment, all the pain vanished, replaced by a sensation of indescribable comfort.

Like rain after a long drought, like a blind man seeing the light again.

Every cell in his body rejoiced, leaping with joy.

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art first-revolution proficiency reached 100/100]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art first revolution mastered at the introductory level]

[Attribute bonus gained: Vital Energy Cap +100, Vital Energy recovery speed +50%, Vital Energy quality increased by 30%]

[Technique trait unlocked: Profound Origin Qi (can slowly temper the body and raise Base Attributes)]

[Conditions for completing the beginner tutorial mission have been met]

[Mission "The First Step of Cultivation Art" completed]

[Rewards received: Skill Points x5, Storage Space expanded to 2 cubic meters]

The string of system notifications lifted Lin Fan's spirits.

He immediately checked his status:

[Character: Lin Fan]

[Age: 16]

[Realm: 1st Grade Martial Trainee (Ninth Rank Peak)]

[Lifespan: 100 years]

[Strength: 85 (+25 Iron Body Skill bonus)]

[Defense: 87 (+30 Iron Body Skill bonus)]

[Speed: 52]

[Spirit: 35]

[Comprehension: 20 (maximum)]

[Bone Structure: 20 (maximum)]

[Vital Energy: 500/500 (+100)]

[Skill Points: 5]

[Cultivation Arts: Iron Body Skill (Perfected 10000/10000), Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art first revolution (Introductory 100/100)]

[Martial Techniques: Basic Fist Technique (Major Accomplishment 5001/10000), Basic Sword Technique (Proficient 650/1000), Basic Footwork (Proficient 550/1000), Wind Chasing Leg (Not Learned 0/100)]

[Special: Gale Sword Intent prototype (Introductory 50/1000)]

[Storage Space: 2 cubic meters]

All his attributes had improved!

His Vital Energy Cap had soared from 400 to 500 in particular!

And with his Vital Energy quality up by 30%, he could unleash greater power with the same amount of Vital Energy!

"So this is the power of an Earth Tier cultivation art..." Lin Fan murmured.

Even the first turn, at only the Entry Level, had produced such an effect.

How powerful would it be at Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, or even Perfection?

What surprised him even more was that he'd completed the beginner's tutorial and earned five Skill Points!

According to the system, one Skill Point could be exchanged for 100 proficiency points.

That meant he could spend Skill Points to raise a skill by one level!

But Lin Fan didn't rush to use them.

Skill Points were precious. He had to save them for the moment they'd make the biggest difference.

He was even more curious about the Storage Space. It had expanded to two cubic meters, which meant he could carry more supplies.

With a thought, Lin Fan "saw" a space about 1.26 meters long, wide, and high.

It was empty except for a few fragments of Golden Scale Armor in one corner—the pieces he'd picked up from the arena.

"Let's try putting something away."

Lin Fan picked up the bottle of Qi Recovery Pills on the table and focused.

Whoosh!

The jade bottle vanished from his hand, then appeared inside the Storage Space.

With another thought, it returned to his hand.

"Convenient!" Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

With the Storage Space, he'd be able to carry more supplies on missions and when hunting Demonic Beasts. He could also store any materials he collected without worrying about the weight.

Just as Lin Fan was about to continue cultivating and consolidate his first-turn foundation, the system suddenly displayed another prompt:

[First turn of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art detected: Entry Level]

[Unlocking hidden information about the skill...]

[Unlock successful]

[Special cultivation path discovered: Nine Revolutions as One]

[Description: When every turn of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art has reached Perfection, you may attempt to unite all nine turns and awaken the "Mysterious Origin Sacred Body."]

[Mysterious Origin Sacred Body effects: All attributes +100%; Origin Qi recovery speed +200%; automatically absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate.]

[Current progress: First turn, Entry Level (0/9)]

Lin Fan froze.

Nine Revolutions as One?

The Mysterious Origin Sacred Body?

Even Old Man Li hadn't mentioned any of this!

Could the system have unlocked this hidden information because it had detected the skill's deeper structure?

If so, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art was worth far more than anyone could imagine!

It wasn't merely an Earth Tier Low Grade skill.

It might be a... skill that grew stronger over time!

Would its rank rise with every turn he completed?

And after reaching Perfection in all nine turns, he could unite them and awaken the Mysterious Origin Sacred Body... What rank would the skill reach then?

Heaven Tier? Or... even higher?

Lin Fan's heart began to race.

He'd chosen the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art because it suited his "grind-it-out" nature best: he could keep building proficiency through repetition.

But now it seemed the skill held an even greater secret!

"I need to build proficiency as fast as I can." Lin Fan made up his mind. "Entry Level in the first turn is only the beginning. I need to reach Minor Accomplishment at least before I can start to reveal the true power of an Earth Tier skill."

He looked at the five Skill Points in his possession.

Should he use them or save them?

If he spent them, he could raise the first turn's proficiency to 600/1000 and reach Mastery Level.

But Skill Points were too precious. Higher levels of skills and martial techniques would require more proficiency, making each point even more valuable.

"I'll save them for now," Lin Fan decided. "I have the system, so I can grind proficiency endlessly. I should use Skill Points when they'll matter more."

But he had another idea.

Cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art required a great deal of blood and vital energy.

He had Demonic Beast meat and blood ginseng on hand, so he could test how much faster he'd cultivate with enough resources.

No sooner said than done.

Lin Fan took out a pound of Ironback Bear meat and wolfed it down in a few bites.

The Demonic Beast meat hit his stomach and immediately turned into surging waves of heat, nourishing his badly depleted body.

At the same time, he held a slice of blood ginseng in his mouth, letting its medicinal power seep out slowly.

Once he was ready, he began circulating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art again.

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +3]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +3]

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art proficiency +3]

With resources replenishing his body, his proficiency climbed even faster!

Instead of two points at a time, he was now gaining three!

As he circulated the art, his body rapidly absorbed the energy from the Demonic Beast meat and blood ginseng, turning it into blood and vital energy to replenish what he'd used up.

Lin Fan could feel his physical strength slowly increasing.

The effect wasn't as obvious as with Iron Body Skill, but this kind of comprehensive reinforcement—from the inside out—was more thorough and solid.

So this is real martial cultivation... Lin Fan realized.

Body-refinement skills strengthened the body's exterior.

Internal skills strengthened its foundation.

The two complemented each other. Neither could be neglected.

Time slipped by as he cultivated.

By the time Lin Fan had consumed all the Demonic Beast meat and blood ginseng, it was already late at night.

He checked his progress:

[Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art, first turn: Entry Level (350/1000)]

In one night, he'd gone from 100 to 350—a gain of 250 points!

If word got out, it would be enough to scare countless people half to death.

After all, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art was an Earth Tier skill! Its cultivation difficulty was more than ten times that of a Mortal Tier Skill!

An ordinary genius would be lucky to reach Entry Level in the first turn after a month.

Reaching Mastery Level (1000 points) would take at least half a year.

But Lin Fan had covered in one night a distance that might take someone else two or three months.

"Still not enough," Lin Fan said, dissatisfied.

At this rate, it would take him three days to reach Mastery Level in the first turn.

And reaching Minor Accomplishment Level (5000 points) would take twenty days.

Too slow.

"I have to find a way to speed things up," Lin Fan thought. "The system has a Cultivation Acceleration function, but it consumes at least twice as much stamina. My body's strong enough now. I can try activating it at double speed."

"But first, I need to replenish my energy."

He looked at the remaining Demonic Beast meat and blood ginseng.

He'd planned to make those supplies last a month.

At this rate, they might not even last a week.

"Resources are never enough." Lin Fan gave a wry smile.

That was the cruel truth of the martial path.

Talent, willpower, and resources—all were essential.

Without resources, even the finest talent would be buried, and even the strongest willpower would be worn down.

"Looks like I'll have to find a way to get more resources." Lin Fan had a plan. "Tomorrow I'll check the mission hall for a suitable task. I can earn Academic Credits and resources while honing my skills in real combat. Two birds with one stone."

The next morning, Lin Fan finished cultivating and was about to head to the mission hall when someone knocked on his dormitory door.

Two people stood outside.

One was Chen Dahu. His arm was still wrapped in bandages, but he looked well.

The other was a girl Lin Fan had never seen before.

She looked about sixteen or seventeen, with twin ponytails and big, bright eyes. When she smiled, dimples appeared in her cheeks, and she looked mischievous.

"Brother Fan, this is my cousin, Zhao Ling'er," Chen Dahu introduced her. "She heard about you and insisted on meeting you."

Zhao Ling'er looked Lin Fan over with curiosity. "You're Lin Fan, the guy who beat Wang Hao into the ground? You don't look very muscular."

Lin Fan smiled. "I was lucky."

"Come on. Wang Hao's a jerk, but he's got some strength. You broke Golden Scale Armor, so you must have the strength of a 3rd Grade Martial Master at least. But you're only 1st Grade... How'd you do it?"

"I just train a lot," Lin Fan said casually.

"Hmph. Fine, don't tell me." Zhao Ling'er didn't press him. Instead, she asked, "Dahu told me you chose the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art?"

"I did."

"Then you're in trouble." Zhao Ling'er looked delighted at his misfortune. "That skill's a trap. One of my elders in the Zhao Family chose it years ago. After three months of cultivation, he hadn't improved at all. In fact, he damaged his Origin Qi, and he still hasn't recovered."

Lin Fan's thoughts stirred. "The Zhao Family? Are you from the Zhao Family of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce?"

"Yeah." Zhao Ling'er admitted it readily. "But I had a falling-out with my dad, so I'm on the run from home. Keep it secret, okay? Don't let anyone know I'm here."

Chen Dahu awkwardly scratched his head. "Brother Fan, Ling'er's just like that. Don't take it personally."

"It's fine." Lin Fan looked at Zhao Ling'er. "You said the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art was a trap. Can you tell me more?"

Zhao Ling'er thought for a moment. "I don't know much, either. I only heard my dad say it was a fragment passed down from ancient times, missing its most crucial part. That's why anyone who cultivates it eventually hits a bottleneck and can't go any further."

"Missing its most crucial part?" Lin Fan frowned.

"Mm." Zhao Ling'er nodded. "I think it was... the method for 'Nine Revolutions as One'? I'm not sure. Anyway, my dad said it was impossible to complete all nine turns. Six turns was the limit."

Lin Fan's heart jolted.

The method for Nine Revolutions as One was missing?

But the system had clearly unlocked information about it!

Had the system... filled in the missing part?

Or did the complete Nine Revolutions Mysterious Origin Art contain the secret of Nine Revolutions as One, with the knowledge lost somewhere along the way?

"Thank you for telling me," Lin Fan said sincerely.

"You're welcome." Zhao Ling'er waved a hand. "By the way, Dahu told me you're short on resources. Want to work with me?"

"Work with you?"

"Yeah!" Zhao Ling'er's eyes sparkled. "I'll provide the resources, and you'll cultivate and grow stronger. Once you're strong enough, you'll keep my dad from dragging me back. Sound fair?"

Lin Fan smiled. "It sounds like I'm getting the better end of the deal."

"So, you agree?"

"I'll consider it." Lin Fan didn't give her an answer right away. "But I need to know what kind of resources you can provide."

Zhao Ling'er puffed out her chest. "The Zhao Family is one of the three major merchant guilds in Jiangnan City. We've got money and resources to spare. Demonic Beast meat, spirit herbs, pills, weapons, armor... If it's available on the market, I can get it."

"Of course, nothing too advanced. I don't have enough authority for that. But I can supply you up to 4th Grade Great Martial Master, no problem."

Lin Fan fell silent.

It was certainly tempting.

Resources were what he needed most right now.

With Zhao Ling'er's support, he could cultivate several times faster.

But in exchange, he'd be responsible for protecting her.

And he might end up making an enemy of the Zhao Family.

"Let me think about it." Lin Fan didn't decide on the spot. "I'll give you an answer in three days."

"Fine." Zhao Ling'er didn't push him. "Take the next three days to think it over. Oh, and here. This is for you."

She handed him a small cloth pouch.

Lin Fan took it and opened it. Inside were ten red fruits, each about the size of a pigeon's egg.

"Crimson Flame Fruits. Second-tier spirit fruits that quickly replenish blood and vital energy," Zhao Ling'er explained. "A little welcome gift. Whether or not you agree to work with me, you can keep them."

"Thanks." Lin Fan didn't refuse.

He really did need resources like these.

"We should get going," Chen Dahu said. "Brother Fan, be careful. I heard Wang Hao woke up yesterday and was raging at home. The Wang Family might come after you."

"I know." Lin Fan nodded.

After the two left, Lin Fan returned to his dormitory and stared at the Crimson Flame Fruits in his hand, lost in thought.

Zhao Ling'er's appearance had thrown his plans into disarray.

Should he work with her or not?

The benefits were obvious, but the risks were significant too.

Besides, he couldn't help feeling that Zhao Ling'er had another reason for approaching him.

Why would the daughter of a merchant guild boss run away from home? And why had she sought him out in particular?

"Forget it. I'll think about that later." Lin Fan shook his head. "The priority is to get stronger. If I'm powerful enough, none of these problems will matter."

He put the Crimson Flame Fruits into his Storage Space and prepared to leave.

But just then, the system's prompt tone sounded again:

[Host is facing a choice]

[Side quest triggered: The Olive Branch of the Chamber of Commerce]

[Quest: Decide within three days whether to cooperate with Zhao Ling'er]

[Choice 1: Agree to cooperate. Reward: Zhao Ling'er's favor increases significantly; gain a stable source of resources]

[Choice 2: Refuse to cooperate. Reward: Skill Points x3; unlock an independent route for obtaining resources]

[Choice 3: Propose your own terms. Reward: Depends on the outcome of the negotiation]

[Time limit: 72 hours]

[Failure penalty: None]

Lin Fan froze.

Did the system even manage choices like this?

But after a moment's thought, he realized it made sense.

The system was called the "Martial Arts Panel," and its purpose was to help him grow. The major choices he made along the way would indeed affect the direction of his future development.

"I'll leave it for now." Lin Fan didn't decide right away. "I'll check out the mission hall first."

He pushed open the dormitory door, and sunlight spilled across his face.

A new day had begun.

And waiting ahead of him were more choices, more challenges, and... more opportunities.

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