The evening sun bathed the Azure Cloud Sect in a warm glow as Lin Yuan returned to his small living quarters. The day's events had been exhausting, yet exhilarating. Each battle, each calculated strike, had strengthened both his body and his confidence. His mind, however, was not at rest.
The system's voice echoed suddenly in his consciousness. [System Alert: Major Upgrade Available – Activate?] Lin Yuan smirked. It was exactly what he had hoped for. "Activate," he said calmly.
A surge of energy exploded through his body. His muscles tingled, his senses sharpened, and his perception of the world changed in an instant. Colors seemed brighter, sounds clearer, and he could even sense the subtle flow of energy around him.
[System Upgrade Complete]
[New Ability Unlocked: Combat Analysis – Real-time prediction of enemy moves and weaknesses]
[Bonus: Enhanced Reaction Time +20%]
Lin Yuan flexed his hands experimentally. He could feel the power coursing through his limbs, but it was not raw strength alone. The upgrade allowed him to anticipate movements, predict attacks, and exploit even the tiniest openings in an opponent's defense.
He closed his eyes and visualized the battles he had fought that day. Feng Tian, Yu Jie—every feint, every strike—appeared in his mind in slow motion. With the system's analysis, he replayed their movements, identifying flaws he had missed in the heat of combat.
[Combat Efficiency: 95%]
[Suggested Improvement: Minor adjustments to footwork and timing]
A soft chime marked another notification. [New Quest Available: Demonstrate skill in upcoming trial rounds – Potential Reward: Heaven-Grade Martial Skill] Lin Yuan's lips curved into a faint smile. This system did not just enhance strength; it provided opportunities. Every reward was another step closer to unparalleled power.
He spent the next hour in his quarters, practicing the system-guided movements. Each punch, each step, each defensive posture was refined under the watchful eye of the system. He felt his body becoming faster, stronger, and more precise with every repetition.
When he finally stepped outside, the training grounds were quiet. Other disciples had retired for the day, unaware that one among them had just leveled up in a way that would soon shake the entire sect.
Lin Yuan looked toward the rising moon, its silver light reflecting in his calm eyes. The system had granted him an edge that no ordinary disciple could match. With this upgrade, he was no longer merely a survivor of the Outer Sect Trial—he was a force that could dominate it.
He took a deep breath, feeling the pulse of his cultivation circulate like never before. The trial was far from over, but with the system's guidance, he knew one thing for certain: he would not just pass it—he would leave a mark that no one in the sect would ever forget.