Chapter 15: Reality Path
Li Tianhuan stood up and bowed respectfully to Yan Shu. "Thank you for the Dinner and I will think about the offer," he said sincerely, his tone carrying a weight of gratitude. Yan Shu's expression was unreadable.
As Li Tianhuan left the study room, the quiet sound of his footsteps echoed in the dimly lit hallway. The faint scent of ink and wood lingered in the air. Reaching the entrance of the house, he saw Yan Yueqing standing there, her figure outlined by the soft glow of lantern light.
"Li Tian," she called softly, her amber eyes reflecting curiosity. "How did it go? Did he say anything inappropriate to you?"
He paused, offering her a faint smile. "No, it went well. Your grandfather is quite insightful and a good person. He gave me an opportunity to help me, if there is any help I need."
She nodded, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. "I'm glad. He rarely takes such an interest in anyone."
Li Tianhuan glanced at her for a moment before replying, "He sees potential in me, and I'll do my best not to disappoint. Thank you for inviting me again."
Yan Yueqing hesitated for a second, then said, "If you ever need help, just ask me."
With a slight nod, Li Tianhuan replied, "I'll remember that. Bye."
As the conversation ended, Li Tianhuan stepped out into the cool night. The rain had ceased, leaving the air crisp and fresh. He adjusted his robe and began the walk back to his house.
"Now, then who will invite me to their house again," he muttered with a faint smirk. "Sigh, I need to fastly advance my ranks and get out of this place."
As he reached his house, Li Tianhuan pushed open the door, the familiar creak of the wooden frame greeting him. The cool night air clung to him, but the warmth inside his home offered immediate comfort, wrapping around him like a protective cocoon. The soft glow from the lanterns illuminated the simple yet orderly interior, with a faint scent of dried herbs lingering in the air.
He shed his damp robe and selected a simpler garment. The new robe was plain but clean, a soft gray that reflected his preference for functionality over extravagance. Once dressed, he made his way to the center of the room and arranged a small mat on the polished wooden floor. Settling down cross-legged, he rested his hands on his knees and allowed his breathing to stabilize, each inhale and exhale slower and deeper than the last.
Closing his eyes, Li Tianhuan turned his focus inward. Within moments, the familiar image of his aperture appeared in his mind's eye—a swirling space brimming with green copper primeval essence, its liquid glow pulsing rhythmically. He began to circulate the essence deliberately, guiding it along the pathways in his body with practiced precision.
The quiet of the night deepened as he continued, the outside world fading into the background. The rhythmic patter of primeval essence against his aperture's walls created a meditative harmony, immersing him fully in the process.
Just like that, the rainy and winter seasons gradually faded, ushering in the gentle bloom of spring. The village was transformed as fresh greenery sprouted, and the soft hum of life filled the air.
In the West corner of the Yanxio clan a small wooden house with a yard in the back was there, and in the middle of the yard a yound man of 16 years old is sitting in a meditating position.
He slowly opened his eyes as he felt happy, "Fu*k yeah, I reached Rank 3 Initial stage."
It has been almost six months since Li Tianhuan arrived in this world. He had come during the rainy season, and now, spring had arrived, bringing with it the end-of-year examinations. These examinations would determine the future paths of every student, assigning them to different teams based on their performance.
"I managed to gather a significant number of primeval essence stones and relice Gu's from Gacha, which greatly aided my breakthroughs," Li Tianhuan mused to himself, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes. "And the Talent Upgrade Gu from the Gacha… It was a game-changer. Going from B-grade talent to A-grade talent has set me apart. With these, I fastly broken through Ranks and reached Rank 3 Initial stage."
"Status," Li Tianhuan commanded with a focused tone, summoning the system screen. Within moments, the translucent red interface shimmered into view, displaying rows of detailed information that highlighted his progress:
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Name: Li Tianhuan
Cultivation Stage: Rank 3 - Initial Stage
Primeval Essence: Light Silver Primeval Essence
Main / Current Path: Reality Path - Grandmaster
Other Path:
illusion Path - Quasi - Grandmaster
Rule Path - Quasi - Grandmaster
Refinement Path - Master
Space Path - Master
Sword Path - Ordinary
Vital Gu:
Reality Domain Gu (Rank 2) - Establishes the battlefield by creating a localized reality-infused domain. All constructs within this domain gain enhanced strength and durability.
Gu Worms:
Multi-Blood Mark Gu (Rank 2) - Marks multiple targets simultaneously, ensuring precise tracking and targeting for attacks.
Reality Fragment Gu (Rank 2) - Gu worm that creates small, localized changes in reality. For example, it can manifest a single solid object from an illusion, such as turning a shadow into a small dagger. (Thank you for "Sidi00" giving me the idea)
Four Flavors Liquor Worm (Rank 2)
Heavenly Essence Treasure Lotus (Rank 3)
Inventory:
Various cultivation resources and a few unused Gu worms.
Primeval Stones: 105
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Li Tianhuan created his own path called Reality Path, combining Rule Path and Illusion Path into a unified system. Unlike traditional illusions that are intangible and fleeting, Reality Path transforms those illusions into tangible constructs, making those illusions real.
"I got almost all those attainments from Gacha, except Reality Path and Huamn Path Attainment. It was generated through my hardwork," Li Tianhuan reflected. "I only got up to Quasi-Grandmaster on both Illusion and Rule Path. After that, I left them aside and concentrated on Reality Path, even in the Gacha pulls I didn't get any attainments, it became rare but I got rank 5 or rank 4 Gu's as S rank."
He continued musing, his eyes glinting with determination. "I comprehended Human Path by reading