Morning mist drifted slowly over the river, shrouding both banks in a hazy veil.
The willows along the bank showed only blurred outlines through the mist. Their branches drooped over the water, swaying gently with the current.
As the little fishing boat drew up to the bank, Fang Han prepared to disembark, placing one foot on a bluestone along the shore.
Just then.
A thought stirred in Fang Han's mind. He drew back his foot and stood firm at the bow again, his gaze settling on the panel before him:
[Forged to Excel] [Name: Fang Han] [Age: Twenty-three] [Innate Aptitude: Average (able to cultivate)] [Comprehension: 499] [Realm: Grade-Entry Realm · Ninth Grade Beginner] [Martial Art: Flood Dragon Gale-Breaking Fist · Subtle Mastery · Yellow Grade] [Martial Art: Spirit Tortoise Stake Skill · Subtle Mastery · Yellow Grade] [Martial Art: Acala Saber · Subtle Mastery · Profound Grade] [Martial Art: Myriad Cups Demon-Transforming Art (Earth Grade)] [Proficiency: 5300/5000, Major Accomplishment] [Martial Art: True Immortal Way Qi Observation Art (Daoist Method)] [Proficiency: 3200/5000, Major Accomplishment] [Martial Art: Daoist Life-Nourishing Skill] [Lifespan Increase: 200 days] [Martial Art: Clear Breeze Step (Mortal Grade)] [Proficiency: 3000/5000, Major Accomplishment] [Martial Art: Mountain-Shaking Leg (Yellow Grade)] [Proficiency: 2600/5000, Major Accomplishment] [Martial Art: Thunderclap Leg (Mortal Grade)] [Proficiency: 700/1000, Minor Accomplishment] [Martial Art: Rebirth Secret Art (Earth Grade)] [Proficiency: 1700/5000, Major Accomplishment] [Martial Art: Seven Star Steps (Profound Grade)] [Proficiency: 600/1000, Minor Accomplishment] [Talents: Forged (never regresses), Rising Talent (improves comprehension)]
"No wonder. I was wondering why I still only had four martial soul avatars when I'd already trained the Huo Family Saber Technique to limit break perfection. Turns out my comprehension stat is only 499, one point short of 500."
He scanned the entire panel.
Finally, his gaze settled on the comprehension stat at the