Not a System~

It had been a day since he had accepted the fact that he was, in fact, in a fantasy world.

During this time, Ning dedicated himself to adjusting his mindset and familiarizing himself with his new environment. One of his primary focuses was delving into the depths of his acquired memories, gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the body he now inhabited.

This process proved to be immensely beneficial for Ning. As he delved deeper into the recesses of his mind, he unearthed a wealth of knowledge that shed light on his newfound capabilities.

When comparing this new body to his previous one, Ning found that he possessed superior strength, agility, and overall prowess. The memories he accessed revealed that the original 'Ji Ning' had diligently practiced martial arts from a young age, and for that, Ning would like to thank 'his' father for that.

Of course, the most important thing he found was a panel.

Ning closed his eyes and whispered inwardly, "Status."

A flood of information cascaded through his consciousness as the panel materialized before him, displaying his essential attributes and capabilities:

[Name: Ji Ning.

Spiritual Root: Mid-grade Spiritual Root.

Attributes: Five Elemental Attributes.

Talent: Extreme Space-Time Sensitivity.

Cultivation: 1st realm of Qi Condensation (Consolidating).

Cultivation Technique: Pure Qi Sutra.

Martial Arts: Bone Forging Fist (mortal), Shadow Steps (mortal).]

A deep sigh escaped Ning's lips as he observed the contents of the panel. It was both intriguing and overwhelming to have access to such detailed information about himself and his abilities.

Initially, he had treated the idea of possessing a system as a mere joke, casually uttering words like "System," "Panel," "Properties," and "Status" in a playful manner. Little did he expect that he would really manifest a panel.

Initially, Ning's mind was blown by the appearance of the panel. After all, with a system, even a pig can fly but soon his elation gave way to a tinge of disappointment.

After spending an entire day exploring its functions, the panel turned out to be nothing more than a display of his current status—no shop function, no add button, just a simple reflection of his attributes.

His dream of becoming a heaven-defying handsome immortal cultivator vanished just like that.

Oh! How he wished that he could simply upgrade with just a click of a button and only come out of his cave after he became invincible.

But alas, it was not meant to be.

Of course, that was just a bit of theatrics. In truth, Ning was indeed disappointed that he did not have a full-fledged system, but he also did not mind it too much.

After all, the systems he read about were basically reality-warping devices, ones that would easily make even immortals jealous. So why would he be fortunate enough to get such a thing free of cost?

One thing Ning had learned in his life is that free things cost the most.

At least, looking on the bright side, Ning reminded himself that he was still alive, and in the grand scheme of things, that was already a tremendous blessing. So, he did not dwell on it too much.

Especially since the status reflected uplifted his mood.

The first piece of information that caught his attention was his spiritual roots. He possessed mid-grade spiritual roots, which could be considered a reasonably good aptitude. In the context of the entire sect, he could be regarded as a middle-to-upper-tier talent, offering him a solid foundation upon which to build his cultivation journey.

Five Elemental attributes, as the name suggested, meant that he possessed all five elements: Fire, Water, Wood, Metal, and Earth.

This revelation sparked a sense of excitement within him, as he recalled from his inherited memories that the original owner of this body had already possessed two attributes—Fire and Wood—which were considered highly commendable within the sect. Even the elder who had tested the attributes had expressed admiration, noting that if coupled with a higher-grade aptitude, such a combination could elevate one to the ranks of the top talents.

But now, after possessing this body, he had all five elemental attributes.

What did that mean?

He could learn cultivation techniques from all five elements and succeed in learning them. 'Succeed' is the key point here.

Anyone could attempt to learn techniques from elemental attributes other than their innate ones, but doing so would only serve to hinder their progress. It was a path fraught with obstacles and limitations, hindering their cultivation journey rather than propelling it forward. If, for example, a cultivator with a fire attribute were to pursue the study of a water attribute technique, their advancement would be minimal at best, and it could even potentially disrupt the delicate balance of their cultivation.

Conversely, when a cultivator dedicated themselves to a technique aligned with their own innate attribute, the results were vastly different. They would not only find it easier to comprehend and assimilate the teachings, but the power and potential unleashed by such a technique would be exponentially greater. The synergy between the cultivator's innate attribute and the technique would harmonize seamlessly, enabling them to tap into its full might.

It was a widely acknowledged principle that the elemental affinity of a cultivator would shape their chosen path, while their aptitude determined the extent of their progress along that path.

So, his elemental affinity granted Ning a lot of freedom.

And finally, his talent: Extreme Space-Time Sensitivity.

Ning held his own theory regarding the origin of this extraordinary talent. He believed that its existence was intricately tied to his process of transmigration. It was not merely the outcome, but rather the very act of traversing from one plane to another that he suspected had imbued his soul with this exceptional aptitude.

Of course, this was just a theory, a Film-no, talent theory. The realm of the soul was an enigma yet to be unraveled, lying beyond his current reach. Exploring the depths of this unique talent would have to be deferred to a later time when he possessed the necessary knowledge and capabilities.

Since he had already reached the first realm of Qi condensation, it was time to go to the Martial Arts Pavilion.

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A/N: Thanks for reading~