All-around Cultivation System

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In a sunny afternoon. In the inner circle of the Great Sun Dynasty

"Ughh..." Ye Chen groaned, waking up from his afternoon nap.

"It's been 18 years and there's still no sign up of the system. Isn't it the norm for a traverser to travel to another world with a golden finger then reach the top of the world. And yet here I am, although my background is good, my talent is pretty average."

Taking a deep sigh, he got up from the king-sized bed.

Ding!

[Deep wish for the system has been detected.]

[Now activating.]

[5%...]

[30%...]

[80%...]

[99%...]

With his eyes wide-opened, he exclaimed: "Is my system finally here?!"

[100%!]

[Cultivation System has been activated.]

[First activation detected. Now distributing 'Starter Pack'.]

"Uh... Open?"

[Starter Pack Opened]

Please choose one:

1. Cultivation Circle System: It is a mystical space that directly influence's the host's cultivation abilities. As it's main ability, with the host as the centre, it is an ethereal area where the concentration of Spiritual Energy is magnified.

Introduction:

The Cultivation Circle starts with an area of 1 Square Meter, it is infinitely upgradeable depending on the Spirit Stones used. It can also provide isolation, and even protection. As the area expands and reaches a certain size, it can grow spiritual herbs, springs, and even artifacts.

2. Sect System: Like what the name says, you start a Sect and for each milestone, disciples with certain qualifications, missions, and anything that is considered an 'Achievement' that is related to the sect will be given a reward.

Introduction: The host will be given a flag to plant anywhere, creating a Sect recognized by the system.

3. Plundering System: Plunder the talent, cultivation, and qualifications of any person.

Introduction: The host will be given a constitution that can plunder 100% of the talent, cultivation, and qualifications of a deceased person. (Note that there's a time limit after death.)

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"Hmm, so there are 10 things to choose from, and except for choices 1, 3, and 7, the rest are pretty troublesome."

"Choice 3 would be good if it weren't for the time limit. Who knows how long that time is, and it's not my nature to be a villain, which is what choice 7 involves."

[Depending on luck, the host can also get other types of systems from tasks in the future, even after choosing one.]

"Oh, that's good." He stared at one of the choices longer than the rest.

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After tinkering with the system for a long time, he finally made a decision and clicked confirm on number 1.

[Cultivation Circle System has been activated.]

Woosh!

An illusory circle slowly expanded beneath him, reaching exactly one square meter in size.

After it stopped, before he even reacted, aura within a square meter continuously poured into him.

Aura within the square meter continuously poured into him, and his cultivation level, which was at the peak of Qi Refining, finally made a breakthrough.

[Congratulations to the host for upgrading his Cultivation Level to the Body Refinement realm.]

[Reward: 100 Low-Tiered Spirit Stones]

"Nice! With all my savings, I can increase it significantly, right?" Fingers crossed, he hoped the upgrade price wasn't too high.

"Ah! Almost forgot about these." Ye Chen retrieved a small bag from under his bed, his arm disappearing into it despite its small size.

"Yes! This should be enough, right?" He took out a handful of low-tier and medium-tier Spirit Stones from the bag and placed them on the ground alongside the 100 low-tier ones he just received.

"Upgrade!" He tapped the upgrade option on the square illusory screen in front of him.

Swoosh!

[Upgrade Materials detected!]

[147 Low-Tiered Spirit Stones = 0.1 Square Meter Each]

[28 Medium Tiered Spirit Stones = 1 Square Meter Each]

[Increased size = 14.7 + 28 = 42.7 Square Meter!]

Swoosh!

As the last pieces of Spirit stones vanished inside the illusory circle, he felt a sudden surge of energy, and at the same time, the ground beneath him trembled slightly as the circle expanded.

Woosh!

In almost an instant, the circle expanded from one square meter to exactly an impressive 43.7 square meters. The air within this area became visibly denser with spiritual energy. Ye Chen could feel the potency of the energy that is seeping into his body, further enhancing his cultivation.

[Congratulations for reaching the first milestone: 10 Square meter.]

[Rewards: 5 Medium-Tiered Spirit Stone.]

[For every digit that is added on the size, a milestone award will be given.]

...

he sat down cross-legged with him as the center of the circle, closing his eyes to meditate and absorb the abundant energy seeping into his body. He felt his cultivation base stabilizing and strengthening.

...

Hours passed in deep cultivation, when he opened his eyes, he felt that he can break through the middle body refinement level any time.

"No... I need a better foundation for the future." Ye Chen forcibly stopped his breakthrough to the middle level of foundation refinement.

"System, are there any ways I can hide this circle from other people?"

[Host, this circle is only visible to you and me alone, even those immortal gods can't see this thing with their divine eyes.]

"Okay good." He stood up from the ground and walked outside his room.

Before fully opening the door, a beautiful maid stood in front of him then handed him a warm towel.

With a gesture of her jade white hand she said: "Dinner is almost ready young master."

As he prepared went out his room alongside the main, the system chimed in once more.

[Reminder: The host can also earn Spirit Stones by completing tasks and challenges issued by the system.]

"Oh? This could be interesting," Ye Chen thought. "System, show me the tasks."

[Tasks:

1. Defeat a Body Refinement Level Beast in the nearby forest.

Reward: 25 Medium-Tiered Spirit Stones.

2. Have dinner with your family.

Reward: 1 High-Tiered Spirit Stone.

3. For every Qi Refining Level Beast killed, the reward will be given.

Reward: 10 Low-Tiered Spirit Stones.]

"These tasks will not only help me gather spirit stones but also give me valuable experience," Ye Chen thought: "I'll start with the weird high-rewarded task."

"Accept."

...

As they walked into the luxurious hallway they both heard a rapid footstep.

Hearing this familiar sound he shook his head and prepared himself by covering his whole body with aura.

Seeing this, the maid chuckled lightly. As she recalled the previous experiences.

"Brother! I'm back!" A petite figure jumped towards him.

"Wenling!" He shouted as he took a few steps back.

'What?' The maid saw this scene and was surprised.

She was already mentally prepared to call the manor's doctors in case Ye Chen was knocked out again.

She knew that Ye Wenling was a talented girl in the field of Martial Arts, in the state of the Great Sun Dynasty, her talent is considered the top one out there. She's the youngest one to break through the Mortal Core Realm, beating the record by a full 3 years! Shocking the whole empire! 

Because of that, she was accepted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, a tier 6 Sect that has the absolute say within a million miles. It was also because of this that the royal family of the Great Sun Dynasty has to give some face to their Ye Family.

"Hehehe~~ I missed you brother..." Ye Wenling laughed as she hugged Ye Chen tighter.

"Ugh..."

Ye Chen groaned as he felt the strong hug coming from his sister.

'Thankfully I broke through or else I'll probably lie in bed for a day again.' He thought.

"Let go Wenling!" Ye Chen tried to pull her out from her grasp.

"No!" Ye Wenling shook her head and her two ponytails swayed hitting Ye Chen's face.

Pffttt!

The maid on the other side couldn't help but laugh seeing the state of Ye Chen.

...

On the lounge, Ye Wenling was still attached to Ye Chen like a little monkey swaying while holding Ye Chen's neck.

'System, is this considered or part of the challenge in the task?'

[Yes, the host will be given a surprise at the end.]

"I see."

At the manor's dining hall he looked at the dozens of sumptuous dishes lying on the large table that is a few meters long. There's also a dozen maids catering each dishes, making sure their quality is the top.

On that table there are already his Father and Mother, and his siblings which is his' older brother and sister, plus a younger brother.

Before taking a few step to his usual seat, a deep voice was heard.

"Did you breakthrough?"

"Yes, father." He replied respectfully.

His father, Ye Jianguo the leader of the Ye family, their family is one of the four major families in the Great Sun Dynasty, be it in business, martial arts, and government, they all have a say in it.

On the surface, they are one of the major families in the Dynasty, but those with status knows a fact.

Even with the combined power of the three major families and the royal family, their strength wouldn't be enough to take down the Ye Family.

Everything lies from it's deep background.

Ye Chen's great-grandfather, Ye Changming is the Saint of the Great Sun Dynasty and also a Nirvana Tribulation powerhouse, he saved the Great Sun Dynasty multiple times throughout his life. With his deeds alone, most of the people on the kingdom will be on their side, not only that, his mother comes from another place. Zhu Xinyue, which is now Ye Xinyue is the second daughter of the brother of the king of Star Empire. It is a tier 5 kingdom on the north that covers tens of millions of miles of land. These things alone is enough to prove their deep foundation.

...

Sitting down, he was quickly asked by his father.

"How's your cultivation these days?"

Ye Chen took a deep breath, before settling down to his seat at the large dining table. He glanced at his father, Ye Jianguo, the imposing leader of the Ye Family, whose stern gaze was fixed at him.

"My cultivation these days has been progressing pretty smoothly, father." Ye Chen replied respectfully, "I've recently broken through to the Body Refinement Realm."

A slight approval appeared cross Ye Jianguo's, but it was quickly replaced with a slight frown.

"Breaking through to the Body Refinement Realm is a small step, Ye Chen. Given your background and resources at your disposal, you should be progressing much faster than this."

Looking at the slightly disappointed face from his son, his expression softened and said: "Tell you what, I'll double... No, triple your resources as long as you break through the Foundation Establishment Realm within a year." With a slight pause, he continued, "If you fulfill this, I'll allow you take anything on the second floor of our Ye Family's treasure."

[Ding! New task obtained]

[Fulfill Ye Jianguo's task.]

[Reward: 25 High-Tiered Spirit stone.]

"Good." With a firm gaze, Ye Chen replied.

Hearing this, he nodded lightly.

Ye Chen, feeling a mix of relief and disappointment. His father's approval was hard-won and meaningful, but he knew he wasn't able to meet his father's high expectations.

But put those aside, he was able to gain another task which is good.

'With the system, I'm confident I can fulfill his was within this week alone.'

...

As the family began to eat, the atmosphere lightened. Ye Wenling, still clinging to Ye Chen, chattered about her experiences at the Heavenly Sword Sect. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and even Ye Jianguo's demeanor softened as he listened.

"Brother, you should visit the Heavenly Sword Sect someday. The cultivation resources there are amazing." Ye Wenling exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. 

Ye Chen smiled at his sister's enthusiasm. "Maybe one day, Wenling, For now, I need to focus on my own cultivation."

Hearing this, she pouted. "But it gets pretty lonely in there!"

He patted her head and said: "Okay, okay, brother will do his best so he can follow Wenling to the sect."

"Hehe good!" Feeling the warmth of his brother's hand, she smiled.

The dinner continued pleasantly, with the family exchanging stories. The warmth of the gathering made Ye Che momentarily forget about the challenged ahead that he will surely face.

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