After finishing his conversation with Aletia, Su Yuxuan took a deep breath before opening the front door.
The familiar scent of home greeted him.
Old Jack was sitting at the wooden table, mending a farming tool.
The old village chief immediately looked up.
"You're back!"
A smile spread across his weathered face.
"How was Elder Soul Village?"
Yuxuan smiled and sat down beside him.
"It was beautiful, Grandpa."
"There really was a very old Blue Silver Grass growing beside a large tree."
Old Jack looked interested.
"Oh?"
"So the merchant wasn't exaggerating."
Yuxuan nodded.
"There were Blue Silver Grass patches everywhere."
"The atmosphere there felt very peaceful."
For the next several minutes, Yuxuan described the scenery he had seen.
The ancient tree.
The vast field of Blue Silver Grass.
The peaceful environment.
Naturally.
He omitted everything related to his martial soul evolution, his first spirit ring, and the fact that he was now a Rank 16 Soul Master.
Some secrets were safer kept to himself.
After listening quietly, Old Jack smiled with satisfaction.
"It sounds like the trip was worthwhile."
He stood up and picked up his straw hat.
"I'll head to the fields."
"You should rest after the journey."
Yuxuan nodded obediently.
"I will, Grandpa."
Watching the old man leave, Yuxuan quietly returned to his own small house next door.
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Closing the door behind him, Yuxuan sat down on the edge of his bed.
The room became completely silent.
"Aletia."
The gentle voice immediately answered.
[I'm here.]
Yuxuan smiled faintly.
"From now on... Don't call me Host anymore."
"Just call me Yuxuan."
There was a brief pause.
Then the System A.I. replied warmly.
[Of course... Yuxuan.]
Hearing his own name instead of "Host" somehow made the conversation feel much more natural.
Yuxuan leaned back slightly.
"So... What do you think I should do next?"
Aletia answered after a moment of analysis.
[My recommendation...]
[Is for you to determine the path you wish to walk as a Soul Master.]
[Every powerful Soul Master possesses a clear direction.]
[A defined path allows future spirit rings, cultivation methods, and combat styles to complement one another instead of conflicting.]
As soon as her explanation ended
Ding!
Another translucent panel appeared before Yuxuan.
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[As a Soul Master, one must determine which path they will walk.]
[Option 1]
Become a Control-Type Soul Master, similar to Tang San.
Reward: 100,000 Gold Soul Coins.
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[Option 2]
Become a Support-Type Soul Master, like most ordinary tool martial soul users lacking offensive ability.
Reward: Mysterious Heaven Skill.
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[Option 3]
Become an Extreme Life-Type Soul Master, pioneering an entirely new path for future generations.
Reward: Heavenly Life Tree Technique.
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Yuxuan carefully read every option.
The first reward was tempting.
One hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins was an enormous fortune.
Enough for an ordinary family to live comfortably for decades.
The second reward attracted him even more.
"The Mysterious Heaven Skill..." There was no need to question its value.
It was the cultivation method that had supported Tang San throughout much of his journey.
Then his eyes settled on the third option.
"The Heavenly Life Tree Technique..."
Unlike the other rewards, he knew nothing about it.
Yuxuan looked toward the system panel.
"Aletia."
"Can you explain the third reward?"
The System A.I. responded immediately.
[Heavenly Life Tree Technique.]
[(天生命树诀 - Tiān Shēng Mù Shù Jué)]
[Classification: High-Grade Foundation Cultivation Technique.]
[Type: Soul Power and Spiritual Cultivation Method.]
[Suitable Starting Age: Three years old and above.]
[Origin: A cultivation art inspired by the vitality of the mythical Heavenly Life Tree, focusing entirely on building the perfect cultivation foundation rather than combat.]
Yuxuan listened attentively.
Aletia continued.
[Unlike the Mysterious Heaven Skill...]
[The Heavenly Life Tree Technique contains no martial techniques.]
[No movement arts.]
[No eye techniques.]
[No hidden weapon methods.]
[No Jade Hand.]
[No Crane Controlling Technique.]
[Its sole purpose is to establish the strongest possible cultivation foundation.]
The next explanation intrigued Yuxuan even more.
[The technique imitates the growth of a great tree.]
[Just as a tree first grows deep roots before reaching toward the heavens...]
[A cultivator first strengthens their internal foundation before pursuing higher realms.]
[Every circulation nourishes:]
- The meridians.
- The spiritual sea.
- The physical body.
- The life force.
[Instead of forcefully pushing soul power through the body, the technique allows it to flow naturally like sap through a living tree.]
Finally...
Aletia added one last detail.
[The Heavenly Life Tree Technique also contains a complete catalogue of spiritual herbs.]
[From ordinary spirit herbs to the rarest immortal herbs.]
Yuxuan's eyes widened.
"A complete herb catalogue?"
That alone would be an invaluable reference for any soul master.
Combined with a cultivation technique specifically focused on strengthening one's foundation...
Its value became immeasurable.
Yuxuan slowly smiled.
"I've already made my decision."
Without hesitation, he selected the third option.
"I choose Option Three."
The system acknowledged his choice.
[Option confirmed.]
[Reward distributing...]
Yuxuan leaned back against the wall with anticipation.
"There may not be movement techniques"
"There may not be hidden weapons"
"There may not be eye techniques like the Tang Sect's inheritance."
He wasn't disappointed.
Not at all.
Instead, his smile grew wider.
"But what I need most isn't combat techniques."
"It's a cultivation method that can support me for my entire life."
"The Douluo Continent lacks truly outstanding cultivation techniques."
"If this Heavenly Life Tree Technique can continuously strengthen my foundation and increase my cultivation speed"
"Then that's far more valuable to me than inheriting someone else's combat style."
After all combat techniques could be created.
Soul skills could compensate for offense and defense.
But.
A solid foundation was something that would accompany a cultivator from the very beginning until the very peak.
And Su Yuxuan intended to build the strongest foundation possible.
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