So, disciple, let's start our journey together. I know I am late, but I am excited about our time together.
After I said this, I waited for his response. He looked at me with tears in his eyes and said, "Master, thank you for your encouragement. I promise to do my best to make you proud."
Hearing his response made me happy. He is eager to be my disciple. However, now comes the hard part. I need to create a teaching schedule that will strengthen both of us. People may think I am strong, but the truth is that I am still at the foundational level.
I needed time to think, so I told Lu Xiaoran to stay with Roman. I asked Roman to build a small pond nearby. Since I am becoming a formal teacher today, I also need a teaching building and housing for them. Unlike me, as a beast I can sleep in trees, but they need houses.
I will create proper buildings later. For now, I told them to focus on the pond because it is a great location for my teaching center and housing. The area has moderate grass, some trees, and a peaceful view, making it beautiful. The pond will serve as a water source. I asked Roman to carry water from nearby lakes and rivers for the pond.
I wonder why the fire that destroyed the whole forest didn't change the geography much. The water bodies still flow with clear water. Even the creatures in the deep lakes are missing. Just like the forest, they lack signs of life and are now simply plain water bodies.
Now, back to the task at hand. I need to develop a roadmap for Lu Xiaoran, and possibly for Roman if he asks. I've been thinking of ways to become stronger. This time, though, I understand more about the world's history and power system, mostly from Roman. Still, I need a deeper explanation, so I asked the system for more information about the power systems in this world.
"Host, this world's power system is mainly divided into three parts. The first is the Immortal cultivation system, also known as the eastern cultivation system. Practitioners are called cultivators. This system consists of nine realms: [Qi refining, Qi condensation, Foundation establishment, Golden core, Soul formation, Nascent soul, void travelling, soul and body integration, and tribulation crossing]. Each major realm is further divided into nine minor realms. The second system is the magic cultivation system, known as the western cultivation system, where practitioners are called wizards or mages. This system also has nine major realms: [1-circle, 2-circle, 3-circle, 4-circle, 5-circle, 6-circle, 7-circle, 8-circle, and 9-circle mage]. Each major realm is divided into four minor realms: early stage, middle stage, late stage, and peak stage.
The third system is body cultivation, which is different from the others and works with both the immortal and magic systems. In the magic system, those who cultivate their bodies are called knights; in the immortal system, they are physical cultivators or body refiners. This system consists of nine major realms: [level 1 body cultivator/knight to level 9 body cultivator/knight]. This realm is not as clearly defined as the other two, so people tend to prefer it less.
The above power systems are exclusive to humans. For beasts, there is a different system called the beast cultivation system. This system consists of nine major realms: [normal beast (F rank), Qi condensation (E rank), foundation establishment (D rank), Demon core (C rank), Lord level (B rank), king level (A rank), Overlord level (A+ rank), Calamity level (S rank), and Apocalypse level (SS rank)]. There is also a hypothetical level called World level (SSS rank), but no one has seen a beast of that level, so it is considered a myth. Beast cultivation is similar to the immortal system until the fourth level, known as the demon core realm. After that, it diverges, and since there is no information available, people's ranks are based on the destruction they can cause.
There are also smaller systems like beast taming and mechanical power systems, but these are not well defined."
"Host, are you satisfied with my explanation?"
Yes, system, you have been very helpful. Now that I have a basic understanding, I need to set up a proper teaching system for Lu Xiaoran that will help him rise in power and build a solid foundation. We will start with the Qi refining realm. If I understand correctly, this realm focuses on absorbing and refining spiritual energy from the environment. To help Lu Xiaoran reach this level, he needs to develop a deeper understanding of spiritual energy, which I call "Energy X." This will assist him in absorbing it actively.
"Host, sorry to interrupt, but in this world, cultivation depends heavily on the talent of the practitioner. Your disciple is currently crippled; his cultivation is broken, and his martial soul is destroyed. His meridians are blocked, so even if he tries to absorb spiritual energy, it would be as slow as a snail's pace."
Realizing the truth in the system's words, I asked if there was a way to fix this. The system replied.
"Yes, host. There are many methods to repair or upgrade broken meridians and the body, such as giving the user a 4th grade meridian repairing pill or a 5th grade healing pill. There are also artifacts that can provide such effects."
System, I don't have those items and don't know how to make them. Do you have any alternatives?
"Host, you don't need to worry. Remember the rewards I gave you for accepting your first disciple? Among those rewards, there is a technique called the Phoenix Nirvana technique. This is an Immortal grade technique, higher than what this world has. It has nine levels, and when the user reaches the first level, they will experience a rebirth like a Phoenix. After that, their body and talent will be repaired and upgraded. No matter the condition, this technique can help. You just need to get Lu Xiaoran to practice it."
Thank you for the solution, system. But can you first give me a copy of this technique? I want to read it before passing it on to my disciple.
"Yes, host, it belongs to you. But can I ask why?"
Actually, system, I am not like those naive protagonists in novels who trust the system blindly. I need to understand the technique first to ensure it is safe. I know this sounds a bit harsh, but I cannot trust you completely.
"I understand, host. I will do my best to earn your trust."
"DING. DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM REWARD: PHOENIX NIRVANA TECHNIQUE."