Chapter 3

'The stamina of this little girl is terrible! We've been throwing this ball back and forth for hours, and yet there's not a drop of sweat on her face!' Yuan smiled bitterly, his whole body drenched in sweat.

Even though Yuan knew her cultivation was high, he didn't think that even after hours of playing, this little girl still didn't break a sweat! After all, he hadn't had time to try the Qi Gathering Technique yet.

"What's wrong, Brother Yuan? You don't look very well... Are you sick?" Xiao Hua's words caused significant damage to his self-esteem.

"No... I'm just a little tired..." he said in a tired voice.

Hearing his words, he no longer threw the ball at her.

"Then, do you want to rest before we continue?"

Yuan thought furiously, 'this girl, if your cultivation is not high, I've been wanting to beat you for a long time'

Yuan sat on a nearby tree trying to rest before trying the Qi Gathering Technique, and Xiao Hua followed him, sitting next to him.

"Where is Brother Yuan from?" Xiao Hua asked.

"I am from a faraway place called Earth."

"Earth?" Seeing her sparkling eyes, Yuan smiled.

"Do you want to hear the story of the earth?"

"Yes! I want to hear stories about this Earth!"

"Well, then... Once upon a time, the earth was only inhabited by dinosaurs but God sent the first human being named Adam down to earth..." Yuan began to tell Xiao Hua about how the first humans descended to earth and what happened, Xiao Hua became engrossed in the story.

After an hour of endless storytelling, when Yuan finished telling stories, Xiao Hua opened the book in her hand and said, "Since Brother Yuan is playing with Xiao Hua and also telling his story, Xiao Hua will also tell." he said.

"This is Xiao Hua's thanks to you, Brother Yuan!" Yuan did not refuse because he knew that what Xiao Hua was going to tell was not a story but a divine level skill.

Xiao Hua started reading the book in her hand, Yuan tried to listen carefully to what Xiao Hua said even though he couldn't understand a word that came out of her mouth.

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[You have learned the Secret Art of Heaven]

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[Heaven's Secret Art]

[Rank: Divine]

[Mastery Level: 1]

[Description: There are nine heavenly stages for Heaven's Secret Art. Each new stage will unlock a new ability.]

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[Heaven's First Secret Art — Consuming Heaven Technique]

[Rank: Divine]

[Mastery Level: 1]

[Description: Absorbs 5 Qi per second. Can only be activated when sitting in the lotus position.]

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[Dang!]

[You have learned Heaven's First Secret Art — Consuming Heaven Technique and gained enlightenment!]

[You have leveled up Heaven's First Secret Art — Consuming Heaven Technique to 100]

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[Heaven's First Secret Art — Consuming Heaven Technique] [Rank: Divine]

[Mastery Level: 100]

[Description: Absorbs 500 Qi per second. Can only be activated when sitting in the lotus position.]

...

'Hahahaha' Seeing the notification, Yuan laughed inwardly.

And suddenly, above the sky for every player to witness, a huge system notice appeared.

[Player Yuan has become the first player in the world to have learned a Divine Rank Skill! Congratulations!]

The announcement shocked every witness out there, especially the Players.

The game hasn't even been out for a day yet someone has managed to obtain a Divine Rank Skill? Who is this 'Yuan' Player, and what did he do to get it?

Hearing the announcement Yuan ignored it.

"Thank you, Xiao Hua!" Yuan pinched Xiao Hua's plump cheek.

"welcome" Xiao Hua smiled.

Let me try this…" Yuan closed his eyes and positioned himself to sit cross-legged before activating the skill.

[Dang!]

[You have planted for the first time, unlocking Qi Experience]

[500/5,000]

[1000/5,000]

[1500/5,000]

His Qi experience increases by 500 for every second he cultivates.

Also, when he activated the Heaven Taking Technique, his breathing naturally became calm and rhythmic, and his entire body felt fresh and full of energy, almost as if breathing through every available pore.

In just 10 seconds, Yuan suddenly felt his whole body explode with a cold feeling, almost as if he had been thrown into a pool of cold water on a hot day.

[You have successfully broken through your mortal shackles, becoming a Spirit Apprentice!]

[All stats +100]

'Is this what farming feels like, even if it's boring! But it feels pleasant, almost like I'm relaxing in a warm bath or something, and I don't need to meditate for too long with the understanding against heaven my cultivation will increase quickly' Thought Yuan.

[Name: Yuan]

[Cultivation: First Level Spirit Apprentice]

[Legacy: None]

[Bloodline: None]

[IQ: Comprehension Against Heaven]

[Physical: Heaven Refiner Physical]

[Physical Strength: 130]

[Mental Strength: 380]

[Soul Power: 1,300]

[Physical Defense: 110]

[Mental Defense: 1,200]

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"Congratulations on becoming a Hermit, Brother Yuan." Although she was surprised at how fleeting Yuan's cultivation was, Xiao Hua said to Yuan with a smile.

"This is all because of you, Xiao Hua. You have my gratitude, and I will repay this favor."

"Then let's continue playing!" Xiao Hua stood with the ball already in her hand, ready to be thrown.

Yuan laughed, but he didn't refuse and continued to play with her.

Both started playing again, but the speed of the ball being thrown seemed to be at a much faster pace than before.