Gift Box

Time flew by quickly.

"I can sign in again!" A new day has begun, and William happily begins to sign in!

[Ding, the host checked in successfully!]

[Sign-in reward: Total Concentration Breathing Technique!]

[Total Concentration Breathing Technique: is an esoteric breathing technique used by Demon Slayers. This breathing technique involves expanding one's lungs to intake as much air as possible, accelerating one's blood flow and heartbeat while increasing their inner body temperature, resulting in their bones and muscles becoming more excited.]

[Using Total Concentration Breathing essentially enhances the user's physical traits and capabilities while still remaining human. Such traits include superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, endurance, and the mental abilities needed to keep up with their superhuman bodies, such as a faster thought process and reaction time.]

"This technique will help me as I am a body cultivator who's still stuck at body refining stage, Looks like I will need to train and get stronger" William said as the techniques information appeared in his head.

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De La Salle University

Josh was simply wearing baggy shorts and a pair of flip-flops as he holds a freshly bought pandesal and milk in his hands, before heading towards his dormitory apartment for which he specifically rented for streaming purposes.

Suddenly, a pleasant notification sound came from his pocket.

He hesitated for a moment, wiped his greasy hands on his white undershirt, before casually pulling out his smartphone from his pocket.

On the screen was a brief text message that says,

"Congratulations! You have been selected as one of the first batch of beta-testers for 'Cultivation Online'! Your invitation code is: 233-124-466."

"On June 1st, 'Cultivation Online' welcomes your arrival!"

Josh was stunned for a second and seemed to have not yet recovered from the initial shock but after double-checking the text message if it was really authentic.

"Hah looks like my luck was good!"

At this moment, various gaming chatrooms have already exploded as well.

"Ah ah ah! I was selected! I was selected!"

"What happened? Why are you so excited?"

"'Cultivation Online'! I was selected as a beta tester!"

"Wait, do you mean the one who promise a 100% realism?"

"Uh huh"

"Bah it's just a scam how can there be a game that can give a 100% realism, If that game really do become popular, then I'll live stream myself eating shit lmao"

"Don't back out now bro, I already take a screenshot "

"I won't and to be honest, I think this game's publishers are exaggerating with their claims… It's way too fake dude."

"I am also skeptical since I've read a lot of arguments about the game online. But let's just wait and see. There should be some big-name streamers broadcasting it when it's finally out."

Josh, who was munching on a pandesal on the side, slightly curved his mouth as he peeked at the group chat in his phone.

After some thought, he decided to typed in a message,

"I got an invitation. At 12:00 pm on tomorrow, I'll start livestreaming 'Cultivation Online'. Everyone's welcomed to watch my stream."

In an instant, the groupchat exploded yet again.

"Damn! It's Idol Josh!"

"Boss Josh got the qualification?"

"Ah I can't wait! I'll be on the front row with some popcorn! This game's hyped up so much by trolls that I want to see what it's like!"

"@Josh_Cullen, Josh, I'm 'Elgin', and I got the invitation too. Add me as a friend in advance! Please carry me in the game!"

"…"

As Josh watched the constant stream of messages popping up without stopping, he inwardly felt delighted and put his phone back in his pocket before rushing back home.

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Ubuyashiki Mansion

William stood still for a moment. He took a deep breath, focusing on the Total Concentration Breathing Technique he had learned through the system. As he inhaled, he felt his chest expand and his muscles tighten. He felt the immense energy and strength that's coursing through his whole body.

"Haaah," With a shout William unleashed a punch. The force of the blow was immense, sending gales of wind rushing forward. The sheer power of the punch was astounding, creating a gust that rippled through the air, scattering leaves and debris in its path.

"This is incredible"

He took another deep breath, feeling the strength build within him once more. With a sharp "haaah," he unleashed another powerful punch, sending another gust of wind tearing through the air. The exhilaration of the power coursing through him was intoxicating.

He quickly shifted his stance, executing a series of punches and kicks. Each movement was precise, powerful, and fluid. He threw a side kick that cracked like a whip, followed by a spinning back fist that seemed to slice the air. The gales produced by his strikes rustled the leaves around him, creating a symphony of movement and sound.

With each breath and every strike, he felt more connected to the techniques embedded in his mind. He transitioned smoothly from one stance to another, combining high kicks with rapid punches. His body moved with perfect coordination, as if the techniques had always been a part of him.

"The power that can be unleash with the use of Total Concentration Breathing Technique can be considered as Peak-Qi condensation stage even though it's only temporary"

William couldn't help but smile. He then continued to practice. He performed a jumping roundhouse kick, the force of which created a small whirlwind upon landing. Another deep breath, another powerful punch, each strike demonstrating the incredible benefits of the knowledge he had gained through the system.

"The benefit of getting the knowledge through the system is incredible," he repeated to himself, marveling at the ease with which he executed each technique. "You don't need to train the technique; it's already inside you. You just need to unleash it."

He paused, a flicker of recollection crossing his face. "Oh, right," he murmured, "the gift box."

Without wasting any more time, he opened up the inventory which revealed a panel of empty boxes while inside one of it is a golden box.

Using his fingers to open up the gift box, he received items beyond his expectations.

In an instant, the air before him shimmered, and with a soft hum, a golden box materialized.

Its metallic sheen gleamed under the light, intricate engravings of gears and circuits decorating its surface. The box pulsed once, as if alive, then opened with a blinding flash. William squinted, raising a hand to shield his eyes from the dazzling glow.

As the light dimmed, a white seed appeared with cascade of prompts flickered into view, hovering in the air just above the open box:

[Ding, You've open the Gift Box and received: The Wisteria God Tree seed, Chakra Activation technique]

"T-This... "

[Wisteria God Tree Seed]

[A seed of a unique amalgamation of the God Tree seed and Wisteria Flowers, crafted by a whimsical deity.]

[Unlike the standard God Tree, which drains life force from the land and its inhabitants, the Wisteria God Tree sends out dormant energy known as Chakra, nurturing the humans and the environment.]

[P.S: To plant this you have to bury it in a big open space, drop your blood and run away swiftly as if your life depends on it]

William's eyes widened in shock. "What in the world...? Isn't this the God Tree from Naruto, the one the Ōtsutsuki clan uses?"

He muttered under his breath, "And why do I have to flee like my life depends on it?"