As the stars shimmered overhead and the world quieted, Li Qingyun sat cross-legged in his courtyard room, the wooden floor cool beneath him. He had just returned from the awakening ceremony, and though his outward expression had remained calm the entire day, inwardly he could feel it—the slow boiling of something immense deep within his body. His blood felt warmer, his breath more steady, and even his senses had grown sharper.
Suddenly, a familiar mechanical chime echoed in his mind.
[Ding!]
[System has completed analysis of host's awakened physique.]
[New Interface Tab Unlocked: Physique]
Li Qingyun's vision blurred momentarily, and a transparent screen appeared before him once more. Unlike before, there was now a tab at the top of the system panel, beside [Realm],[Slot Space], [Energy], and [Techniques].
He tapped on the new tab: [Physique].
[Physique: Primal Chaos Vessel Physique]
Rank: Divine
Description: A legendary physique born from the union of all elemental roots. The Primal Chaos Vessel is known as the origin of all things, capable of containing and cultivating any type of energy, elemental path, or forbidden dao. Only one in ten million cultivators may awaken a divine physique—among them, the Primal Chaos Vessel stands at the pinnacle.
Nine Meridians Unlocked: Maximum potential for energy flow and cultivation speed. No blockage or impurity exists in the body.
Universal Affinity: Can cultivate techniques of any element with full compatibility—Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Metal, Wood, Lightning, Light, and Shadow. Even contradictory elements can coexist in harmony.
Physique Adaptation: Automatically adjusts body constitution to suit the type of technique cultivated, granting stronger compatibility and faster results.
Dao Path Compatibility: Capable of cultivating advanced laws and rare daos, including time, space, void, and fate (when encountered).
Resistance Boost: Natural resistance to elemental damage and spiritual backlash. Poison, heat, cold, and soul attacks are significantly less effective.
Cultivation Boost: +200% increase in cultivation speed for all techniques cultivated within the Slot Space.
Li Qingyun's heart trembled slightly as he read through the list. He had expected something special—divine, even—but the sheer potential laid out before him was more than he could have imagined. Any technique? Any dao path? No elemental conflict at all?
He slowly clenched his fist, marveling at the strength that surged in his blood.
"This physique… it was tailor-made for me," he murmured, his voice steady.
He nodded silently and switched over to the [Slot Space] tab.
There were now two available slots. One was already empty after the completion of the Jade Body Tempering Scripture. The other was newly unlocked due to his divine physique.
Li Qingyun leaned back, eyes sharp and focused.
"Next, I need to choose the right technique to cultivate… One for my guide to cultivation, the other for combat powers,..I will go with a sword for it."
Tomorrow, he would visit the family's ancestral library. With a physique like this, even the most guarded techniques might now be within his reach.
Next morning, During breakfast, he raised his head and said with quiet determination, "Father, Mother, I want to go to the family's library."
His mother, Lin Meiyu, put down her teacup with a warm smile. "You've just awakened your meridians, and you're already looking to cultivate?"
"I have no time to waste," Qingyun replied calmly. "My physique allows me to walk any path. I need techniques—one for my cultivation base, and one for combat. I must make the best use of my talent."
Li Tianyang looked at him, measuring his tone. "You've grown more focused since your awakening. Very well. Today, we will take you to the third floor."
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The family library was a massive structure at the back of the Li estate, constructed of pale spiritwood and reinforced with defensive formations. Sealed with bloodline locks and guarded by talismans, only core family members could enter its deeper floors.
A senior steward, Elder Zhou, bowed and opened the path for the family trio. "Young Master Qingyun, congratulations on your meridian awakening. Please, this way."
They descended into the third level, where more advanced techniques were stored—each behind spirit locks that required a parent's token to access.
"There are hundreds of techniques here," Lin Meiyu explained. "Some are elemental, some bodily. A few are ancient inheritances, too dangerous to practice. But within these scrolls are the legacy of our family."
Li Qingyun began to examine the technique crystals, each glowing faintly. His Primal Chaos Vessel Physique meant he could choose anything—but that didn't mean he should choose recklessly.
"System, analyze compatibility," he whispered mentally, allowing the interface to subtly flicker.
The system highlighted several cultivation techniques.
His eyes paused on three promising cultivation manuals:
1. Heaven Mending Scripture (Rank 3, High Grade)
Reconstructs meridians and stabilizes elemental absorption.
2. Mystic Origin Cycle (Rank 2, Supreme Grade)
Cycles and balances elemental energies for profound spiritual harmony.
3. Ninefold Essence Sutra (Rank 3, Supreme Grade)
Channels one element through each meridian, unlocking spiritual potential in sequence.
Qingyun's gaze lingered on the Ninefold Essence Sutra. "This one. It fits my path."
Lin Meiyu hesitated. "That technique is incredibly complex. Even talented cultivators struggle with it. Are you sure?"
"With my physique's help, I can handle it," he replied simply.
Next, he turned to combat techniques. The Voidcleave Sword Manual caught his eye immediately.
It wasn't the strongest—nor the flashiest. But it was pure, elegant, and adaptable to every element. It felt... right.
"Sword intent slices through falsehood," Qingyun murmured. "This will be my blade."
Li Tianyang's eyes twinkled faintly. "You've chosen well."
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That evening, Qingyun returned to his courtyard. The system automatically registered the two techniques into their respective slots.
With that, cultivation began.
He felt it immediately: the Ninefold Essence Sutra stirring his meridians—each one tingling with its corresponding elemental resonance. Fire, water, earth, wind, metal, wood, lightning, light, and shadow—all circulating in harmony, subtly nourishing his spiritual sea.
At the same time, the Voidcleave Sword Manual flowed into his mind. Though he didn't physically wield a sword yet, the mental forms and patterns sharpened his awareness.
His breathing grew steadier. His body stilled. The first motes of spiritual qi began to circulate, drawn in through his enhanced meridians.
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In just a day, Li Qingyun stepped into the Qi Gathering Realm – Stage 1, without any meditation.
His system interface flashed through his eyes.
[Host: Li Qingyun]
[Realm: Qi gathering realm(1st stage) ]
[Physique: Primal chaos vessel physique]
[Slot space: Not available (occupied) (requirements for unlocking third slot: 100 points) ]
[Techniques cultivating: Ninefold essence sutra( beginner), Voidcleave sword manual( beginner) ]
[Techniques cultivated: Jade body tempering scripture (perfect) ]
[Energy: 19 points]
He smiled faintly.
"This is only the beginning."
His road was long, but the foundation was solid. With his self-cultivating techniques silently refining his body and soul day and night, he had now officially embarked on the path to becoming a true cultivator.