Exploring System Functions

Luke blinked as the blue screen floated in front of him, the words,

[There are only six functions host—Sign-In, Quests, Inventory, Sect Management, Disciple Cashback, and World Hopping] 

"Explain each of these functions for me," Luke said, trying to keep his voice calm, though his mind was racing with anticipation. 

[ Sign-In: You can sign in to receive rewards. ]

[ Rewards are divided into different grades: F to EX, Mythic, Legend, God, Primordial, and Origin. You can sign in every day for a week, then every week until a month, then every month until a year, and finally every year for as long as you are alive. ]

[ Quests: There are four types of quests—Main quests, Side quests, Emergency quests, and Hidden quests. Rewards are based on the difficulty of the quest.]

"Got it," he murmured to himself. This was beginning to feel like a game.

[ Inventory: Infinity inventory with stagnant time and space. You cannot store living or conscious beings. ]

Luke's eyes widened. Infinity inventory? That meant he could carry as much as he wanted without worrying about space. No more worrying about backpacks or weight limits. Not only that but the time and space in the inventory were frozen. If he put food in there, it wouldn't spoil. If he stored weapons, they'd stay in pristine condition. 

[ Sect Management: This function helps you manage your sect. Explore more to unlock additional features. ]

Luke's lips twisted into a thoughtful frown. Sect management? He hadn't considered that yet. Would he be some kind of leader, then? In charge of training disciples, building an organization, and maybe even guiding them through other worlds? The system wasn't giving him much here, but something told him this would become one of the most important aspects of his new life. If the whole "sect" thing was anything like he'd read about in cultivation novels, it could mean managing an entire force of powerful warriors, magicians, or even deities.

[ Disciple Cashback: You will receive cashback for anything you provide to your personal disciples.]

"Cashback?" Luke muttered, furrowing his brow. The term was more familiar to him in terms of credit card rewards than managing disciples, but the system was implying something different. So, if I invest in my disciples—give them resources, weapons, or knowledge—I'll get something in return? That made sense. The stronger his disciples became, the stronger his sect would grow, and in turn, his power would increase.

[ World Hopping: You will be transported to a random anime or any other world to complete missions and spread the influence of your sect. You can visit worlds you've already visited anytime you want. ]

World hopping. That was it. The ultimate function. The thing that tied everything together. Luke couldn't help but grin at the idea of being sent to anime worlds, he could go to the worlds he loved as fiction and he could meet his favourite characters.

"So, this is real," Luke whispered, his mind buzzing with excitement. This wasn't just some far-fetched fantasy anymore. It was happening.

Luke felt a surge of excitement as the concept of sect management began to take shape in his mind, it was a dream come true. He had always been drawn to stories where the MC built something grand from the ground up—a powerful sect, an organization with loyal followers, or an empire that could stand against the world. The idea of guiding a group of individuals, training them, and watching them grow into formidable forces was intoxicating. It was no wonder one of his favorite anime was Tensura.

"System," Luke asked, his mind racing with possibilities, "can you tell me more about this sect-building part? How does it work? What exactly am I supposed to do?"

[ Yes, host. The main mission would be to build the strongest sect in the entire multiverse. ]

The words hung in the air, filling Luke with a sense of purpose. The strongest sect in the entire multiverse. He could already picture it: a powerful organization that spanned worlds, with disciples who could rival the gods themselves. The idea of it sent a thrill through him, and he felt more alive than he had in years, despite being technically dead.

[ And this wasn't random, host. ] 

[ The system itself is just an essence before binding to a host. Once binding is completed, the type of system depends on the desires of the host. ]

Luke's eyes widened as the realization struck him. So this system… it's tailored to my desires? That explained why the focus was on sect-building. It was what he had always wanted, even if he had never voiced it out loud. It was like the system had reached into his soul, found the thing he desired most, and made it a reality. A smile crept onto his face as he thought about the sheer potential of it all.

"So, does that mean there are other system users out there?" Luke asked, curiosity piqued. If this system was tailored to him, what about others? Could there be people in other worlds with systems of their own, each one uniquely suited to their desires?

[ No, host ]

[ I am an artifact created as a side product during the birth of the multiverse. Like me, there are eight other artifacts scattered somewhere across the multiverse. They are ranked by birth, which correlates with their strength. And I am ranked first.]

Luke's heart skipped a beat. Ranked first? That meant he had the most powerful artifact in existence, something that predated the multiverse itself. The weight of that realization was staggering. He couldn't help but wonder what the other artifacts were like, and who—if anyone—might have found them.

"Cool!" Luke exclaimed, unable to hide his excitement. "But what about the other artifacts? Are they bound to someone? If they're anything like you, they must be super strong!"

[ I'm not sure, host ]

[ While they aren't as strong as me, the multiverse is vast. They could be anywhere, and it's hard to pinpoint where they are. However, you can try to find them, and if you do, you could bind them to yourself or let me absorb them to upgrade my capabilities. ]

Luke's mind whirled with possibilities. Tracking down other artifacts across the multiverse? It sounded like an epic quest, one that would take him to the farthest reaches of existence. But he knew he wasn't ready for something like that yet. Still, the idea of eventually collecting and absorbing those artifacts, becoming even more powerful, was thrilling.

"Noice!" Luke grinned, already imagining the adventures that lay ahead. "But I'm sure that's something for the far future. For now, my goal and your goal align perfectly! Let's build the strongest sect in the multiverse!"

[ Don't get me wrong, host ] 

[ I have no goal. It is your goal. My existence is meant to help you reach your goal, whatever it may be. ]

Luke paused, letting that sink in. The system wasn't some sentient being with its desires and ambitions; it was a tool, a powerful one, designed to help him achieve his dreams. Everything depended on him—his choices, his actions, his vision for the future. The weight of that responsibility settled on his shoulders, but instead of feeling burdened, he felt empowered.

"Right," Luke said, his voice filled with newfound determination. "It's my goal, and with your help, I'm going to achieve it. I'll create a sect that will be remembered for eternity, a force that will shape the multiverse itself."

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Yes, I have used grammrly and AI since English is my third language.

I am planning to release it in patreon. Please let me know wether is this something you guys would pay to read or not. And would be the appropriate price.