Cultivation Cap

"Since you now know my approximate identity, I wish for you to keep it a secret as I do yours. It wouldn't do us much benefit if powerful figures were to find out that we both possess heaven defying treasures."

Understanding that Lu Fengyi's words were right, Zhang Xuan nodded before deciding to end the conversation for the day. Not only would he have to adjust to everything that had just happened, but he would need to make sure that not only he, but Lu Fengyi's secret would not be found out. Otherwise, it could spell the end for him.

Lu Fengyi walked back towards the dorm with his hands within his robes. Although he was truly unwilling to reveal his identity, it was only a matter of time before Zhang Xuan would obtain his eye of insight and other such abilities, possibly forcing him to obtain some countermeasures. Since he would most likely reveal it in the future anyways, there shouldn't have been any major problems with revealing it now.

Just as Lu Fengyi was still contemplating upon his actions, the system's voice rang out.

[ Did everything go according to how you wanted it to go? ]

Knowing that the system had the same suspicions as him, Lu Fengyi could only admit his uncertainty.

[ Sigh, why are all newbies so unsure of their actions? ]

[ Listen up boy, there are two archetypal styles that Fictional Transcension System users generally use. Those who reveal their identity to those within their designated world in order to gain an advantage like you just did, or those who keep their identities secret in order to prevent troubles. Since you're currently equipped with the Cultivation Affinity, you have no fears regarding the releasing of your identity to Zhang Xuan, however, did you think of what would happen if a 6 star master teacher were to hear of your growth? ]

Lu Fengyi nodded.

[ Since this is the tutorial, we make it especially easy and forgiving for the user. That's also a large reason why the system representative has been set there, so even if you get yourself into some deep sh*t, we can bail you out ]

[ As a beginner, your moves are still within our scopes of protection, however please think carefully about what you do before you do so. Always note that changing the present will change the future. For some of your future worlds, you will not have the advantage if you do as you please, revealing your identity and such ]

Although Lu Fengyi had already considered vaguely the consequences of his actions, he hadn't thought too deeply about how it would implement his future. The system's words had enlightened him about what he had just done. Even though Lu Fengyi knew the saying that 'the damage had already been done' he still wished to ask, "Is there anyway that this can be reversed?"

[ Why else do you think I'd be telling you all this? Although I will not be rectifying your actions during your stay within the current world, if you ever revisit the world once again, I can alter the related party's memories to forget everything to do with your real identity, replacing the gaps with artificial memories or even just coming up with an excuse for your sudden disappearance. However, for now, you must live with your actions. There will be no learning without trying different things after all ]

Nodding at the System's words, Lu Fengyi felt slightly more relieved. A novel as prominent as Library of Heaven's Path would not be majorly influenced by his existence, however if Zhang Xuan knew that he were a transcender as well, it would spell a completely different future. Given the chance to change his actions in the future, Lu Fengyi could only feel the safety belt upon his chest, saving him from himself before he did too much wrong.

[ Don't beat yourself over it too much. Everyone makes these bold moves from time to time after experiencing overwhelming power. If you were to know exactly what to do right away, there would be no difference between experienced users and newbies of the Fictional Transcension System ]

[ While I'm not yet authorised to formally introduce you to the rankings, I can at least tell you some fun facts about your opponents. I guess the most important thing you need to know is that the most experienced competitor right now has over 18 years of experience inside the Fictional Transcension System. While he still may not be perfect in terms of using the system and may not be the best at manipulating the rewards to his own benefits, it is almost certain that he would completely destroy you in a Fictional Competition ]

Lu Fengyi widened his eyes in surprise, '18 years? How many novels has he browsed through already?'

[ You may have misunderstood something. What is my name ]

'Um, the Fictional Transcension System?'

[ Indeed, you're correct. However you seem to have neglected the 'Fictional' part. What is fiction? ]

Confused by the question, Lu Fengyi constructed an answer before replying, 'Fiction is literature in the form of prose that describes imaginary events and people.'

[ Once again, correct. What does that mean? That means that you're open to not only Chinese eastern fantasy novels, the entire world's original fiction that's been posted onto your internet is at your fingertips. In order to become a professional user of the Fictional Transcension System, visiting multiple genres is the minimum requirement. Only with a large knowledge base of fiction archetypes will one become the best author! ]

'You mean that I bring all my memories from this experience back to my original world? To become an author again?' Lu Fengyi couldn't help but feel excited.

[ Why do you think I exist then? Technically you can leave at any time you wish, however since there is nothing to lose from gaining experience inside this world, I don't see why one would want to leave. In fact, I've never heard of anyone leaving the Fictional Transcendence System within a year of starting it ]

Thanking the system for the information dump that he had just received, Lu Fengyi hurried over to his room. While the system had said it was possibly to revisit a world, it hadn't specified whether he would keep the Cultivation Affinity or not. If he would visit the world again, the smartest use of time right now would not be to learn about the world, or complete his remaining quest, rather, it would be cultivating as much as he could!

Several hours later, Lu Fengyi emerged from his cultivation state, shaking off the dust that had gathered upon him, smiling sadly at the red warning that had appeared on the interface before him.

[ Cultivation limit has been reached. Due to this being the tutorial, you have been limited to the cultivation of Zhizhun realm pinnacle ]

Slightly annoyed, Lu Fengyi called out to the system, 'Hey! Why can I not cultivate anymore?'

[ Huh? Obviously to stop you from abusing the Cultivation Affinity. If you were able to obtain the highest cultivation realm possible in a matter of days, the experience wouldn't be any fun for both you and I anymore would it? ]

"F*ck!"