Time flowed like a silent river, and a few more years passed as Tian Ling remained in deep seclusion. Solitude was not an unwelcome companion but a natural state, an essential part of his pursuit of refinement. In the absolute silence of his palace, each moment was an opportunity for progress, a chance to come even closer to perfection.
Then, a flash of light appeared before his eyes, breaking the tranquility of the atmosphere.
[It has been detected that you have completed 100 years and taken another step in your cultivation. You have the following choices:]
[1 - Seek opportunities, become famous in the world, and obtain a Heaven-grade treasure and a Celestial-level technique.] [2 - Remain secluded, continuing to cultivate in silence until you become invincible. Reward: a Heaven-grade treasure and a divine pet.]
Tian Ling's eyes widened, surprised by the familiar display. He leaned forward slightly, furrowing his brow.