BTTH: Auto Cultivation System

[Ding!]

[The Auto-Cultivation System has started.]

[Do you want to see Auto-Cultivation System?]

 

“…” Xiao Hua was speechless and took couple of minutes to process the whole system. After he went back to his room, he proceeded to check the hovering blue screen.

 

“Let me see it.”

 

[Ding!]

[Confirmation Received.]

[Proceeds to Display Function.]

[You have received a Starter Pack.]

 

The blue screen changes and displays a figure of a boy sitting and cultivating. On the front of the boy, displays 10 points. Under the figure of a boy, there are three options: Upgrade, Shop and Convert.

 

‘I see. The design and its function are simple and easy to understand.’

 

Xiao Hua decided to check each option, starting from the Upgrade. From upgrading talent to buying the egg of Divine Beast, all of it is using the Auto-Cultivation Point, ACP. Within the Upgrade Menu, there are two things I can upgrade. Talent and Auto-Cultivation.’

 

It can upgrade the Element-Type talent, like fire, water, ice, and there is even space and time. Weapon-type talent like swordsmanship, spearmanship, and so on. Profession Talent like Alchemy for Alchemist, Refinery for Artifact Refiner, Poison Making for Poison Masters, Array Comprehension for Array Master and so on.

 

For Auto-Cultivation, there is only an upgrade button. From System’s explanation, the upgrades will decrease the time to receive the ACP and then increase the amount once it reached a certain level.

 

The time decreases from 12-hour, 6-hour, and 1 hour. Once it reaches 1 hour, it will increase the number of points received. From 5 ACP to 10 ACP. However, once the amount of points upgrades, the time will revert back from the beginning, into 10 ACP per 12 hours.

 

Xiao Hua checks the Shop Menu, and he was surprised by the things he can buy. From High-tier Weapons, Herbs, and Technique to Godlike Bloodlines, Elixir & Poison Recipes, Refinery & Array Blueprints. It even has Heavenly Flames, Divine Beasts’ eggs and Sovereign Celestial Body from The Great Ruler series.

 

Lastly, he checks the Convert Menu, which can convert the ACP into gold coin with the ratio of 1:100.

 

After a while, he decided to check the Talent Upgrade Menu. He saw that talent has 5 different major realms, which separated into 4 minor realms.

 

Major Realms:

Perfection-Level Mortal Realms – Dou Di Realm

Perfection-Level Spiritual Realm – Heavenly Sovereign Stage

Perfection-Level Celestial Realm – True God Realm/Great Ruler Realm

Perfection-Level Divine Realm –???

Perfection-Level Eternal Realm –???

 

Minor Realms:

Initial, Intermediate, Advanced, and Perfection

 

Each Major and Minor Realm would have a different comprehensive and foundation level for that affinity. Just by having one minor realm less is equivalent to the differences of comprehensive and foundation level between Dou King and Dou Ancestor.

 

‘I see. From what I remembered, Dou Di is equivalent to Ancestor Realm and Sovereign Realm. Heavenly Sovereign and Saint Realm are equal. Meanwhile, the Ruler Realm and God Realm is equivalent to each other.’

 

(Note: The Ancestor Realm originates from "Wu Dong Qian Kun" (Martial Universe), while the Sovereign and Heavenly Sovereign Stages are from "The Great Ruler." The Saint Realm and God Realm belong to the "Dragon Prince" (Yuan Zun) series.)

 

'However, is there really anything beyond the realms of Great Ruler and True God? If so, why haven't I heard of it, and what could they be? I don't think any novel the author has written mentions a realm higher than Great Ruler and True God. Unless it's in one of his new and incomplete works, Absolute Resonance...'

 

Xiao Hua thought about the new work he had created, but he hadn't really read it due to lack of time. Now, he found these things troublesome since he didn't know that the new work had connections to the previous ones. For example, Dragon Prince Yuan was where the Saint Clan originated before fleeing from the main character and entering the Great Thousand World.

 

They started calling themselves the Fiend Clan once they decided to invade and conquer the Great Thousand World, using it as a new foundation for their race before returning to the Heaven Genesis World, the setting of Dragon Prince Yuan.

 

The Saint Clan, now calling themselves the Fiend Clan, planned to invade the Great Thousand World to use it as a new foundation for their race. They intended to return to the Heaven Genesis World, the setting of Dragon Prince Yuan, to reclaim their rightful place.

 

Unfamiliar with the details, Xiao Hua set these thoughts aside and focused on the present. He turned his attention to the ACP System and noted the upgrade costs: 5 ACP for a minor realm in the Mortal Realm, 500 ACP for the Spiritual Realm, 50,000 ACP for the Celestial Realm, and 500,000 ACP for the Divine Realm. The final stage, the Eternal Realm, required a staggering 1,000,000 ACP.

 

Initially, Xiao Hua was pleasantly surprised by the System’s capabilities, however, after looking at his ACP, he was deflated as he only has 10 ACP.  Nevertheless, he won’t be depressed for so long as with this System, he can ensure his life and safety and enjoy his journey to the peak.

 

After contemplating this whole situation, he took a glance on the Talent Option and saw that his talent for Flame and Wood Affinity is at Perfection-Level Mortal Realm. Meanwhile, Swordsmanship is on Advanced-Level Mortal Realm. The rest is practically empty.

 

He decided to save the ACP to upgrade his Auto-Cultivate as it required 20 ACP. With his current capabilities, he doesn’t really require upgrading anything just yet. What he truly needs right now is time for cultivation and that’s all.

 

So, he stands up and walks towards the back of the mountain to find a secluded and quiet place for him to cultivate.

 

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The day after the initial uproars by Xiao Yan, time passed quietly; Xiao Hua proceeded to continue his cultivation at the back of the mountain. After he had finished his cultivation, he went down to the dining hall for dinner.

 

Once he sat down, a group of little girls gathered around his table, seeking his attention. Since he didn't mind, he entertained them to ensure they wouldn't feel sad or dejected. As he engaged with them, the girls grew excited and noisy, thoroughly enjoying their time.

 

‘Although it may sound narcissistic, I knew that I was blessed with extraordinary appearance, after looking at the System’s window. However, even I didn’t realize that it was this much.’ Xiao Hua thought.

 

He was minding his own business until something the little girls said caught his attention. Curious, he began to focus on their heated discussion.

 

“By the way, I heard from the elders this afternoon. Apparently, there will be valuable guests that will come tomorrow.”

 

“What?! Where did you hear that from?”

 

“I happened to overhear what the elders were whispering while walking around.”

 

“But why does it make you this excited?”

 

“Fufufufu. Don’t be surprised but you see, these guests will be personally entertained by Patriarch himself!”

 

“WHAT?!”

 

“Shhhhh! Be quiet, you idiot!”

 

“Oops, my bad. But if I’m remembering correctly, isn’t our Patriarch a Dou Grandmaster powerhouse? Does that mean our guests will have a Dou Grandmaster?”

 

“From how respectful the elders are talking; it seems it may be higher than that.”

 

“Higher than Dou Grandmaster…? Does that mean Dou King?!”

 

“Maybe. I don’t know the specifics, but it seems going to be a huge news.”

 

Listening to what the children are talking about, Xiao Hua rubs his chin and contemplated. ‘Is it the Patriarch of Gu Clan — Gu Yuan, and Gu Xun Er? It seems like tomorrow will be a noisy day.’

 

After entertained the little girls and went to his room for some sleep. However, before sleeping, he upgraded the Auto-Cultivation making him gain 5 ACP per 6 hours.

 

[Ding!]

[You have upgraded the AC System.]

[Now you will gain 5 ACP in one hour.]

 

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After two days, the elders ordered us to gather around in the square. It seems they are explaining about the guests that will come in the later in the morning and told us to be respectful.

 

However, as Xiao Hua doesn’t really care, he went to the back of the mountain to continue his cultivation.

 

Last night, he can feel that he was about to breakthrough to the 4-Star Dou Disciple. So, he decided to breakthrough before noon.

 

Time passed quietly and it’s about to be noon. After a while, Xiao Hua took a deep breath and exhaled quietly.

 

“Seems like I breakthrough without any problem. As expected since my talent can reach Dou Di. Of course, that doesn't mean I should be arrogant. In this world, even one misstep can have huge consequences.” Xiao Hua mumbling quietly.

 

Afterwards, he shook his head to clear his thoughts away and went down the mountain. However, on the way to the dining hall was buzzing. Apparently, it was because of the ‘esteemed guests’ had arrived.

 

“Hey! Did you see that man just now? Just by him standing, we can feel the pressure that his presence emitting.”

 

“I know! He didn’t have any intention to harm us, and actually held back his pressure.”

 

“Yet it still that strong, huh? Seems like the guests is more monstrous than our Patriarch.”

 

“Yeah. Apparently, he leaves his daughter here for certain reasons, and she’s the same age as us. I saw her and let me tell you! She’s such a beautiful little girl.”

 

“I know, right! I wonder if I can talk to her…?”

 

“With her? Should I slap you awake?”

 

“Shut up! I know, none of us are actually on her level.”

 

““Haaaaa…!””

 

Hearing the conversation happening at his surroundings, Xiao Hua couldn’t help but smiled wryly. Although in the future she was smiling and all, the child version of her was indifference towards everything. That is until Xiao Yan melted that ice.

 

‘Well, I’m not going to lie that she’s a beaut. And loyal to boot once you make her fall in love with you. But I feel like she’s a ticking time bomb, with her background and what not.’ Xiao Hua shakes his head wryly.

 

Afterwards, he took a seat after receiving his portion of food. While eating, he glanced at the blue screen and saw that he had 15 ACP. It seems that he received the first ACP at midnight.

 

He decided to put all the 15 ACP into Alchemy Talent turning it into Advanced-Level. Satisfied, he grinned happily and left the dining hall after finishing his early lunch. However, as he was about to leave, a voice chimed in, stopping Xiao Hua on his track.

 

He turned around and saw that it was the little boy that was talking about Gu Xun Er. Behind him there were a bunch of little girls, with sparkly eyes looking my way.