Virtual Reality Cultivator

Ethan stood in the middle of the now silent arena. The golden, glowing scroll still floated before his eyes—the ultimate reward from the Valley of a Thousand Trials.

His hands trembled slightly as he reached for it.

[Cultivation Technique: Advanced Breath of the Spirit]

As soon as he opened the scroll, a wave of information surged directly into his mind.

[Advanced Breath of the Spirit]

A stronger version of the Basic Breath of the Spirit technique, allowing the user to absorb Qi at a much higher rate. Enables the storage of a greater amount of Qi in the dantian, accelerating the cultivation process. Unlocks additional meridian pathways, enhancing energy circulation and strengthening combat techniques.

Ethan could feel the Qi within his body stirring just by reading the technique.

"So this is the difference… With this, I can absorb Qi much faster!"

Without hesitation, he sat cross-legged in the center of the arena, closed his eyes, and began training.

He controlled his breathing, following the rhythm described in the technique. Inhale… exhale… slow and steady.

At first, nothing seemed different. But after a few minutes, he started to feel a change.

The air around him felt heavier, as if it was filled with an energy he had never noticed before.

And then—

WOOOSH!

Qi surged into his body at an unprecedented speed!

Ethan felt the energy flowing through his meridians, opening pathways that had been previously blocked.

[Qi +10][Cultivation Efficiency Increased!]

His body felt lighter, stronger, as if the limits that had once restrained him were now breaking apart.

Minutes passed, and finally, he opened his eyes.

[Congratulations! You have successfully mastered Advanced Breath of the Spirit.]

Ethan clenched his fists. "Incredible… I can feel the Qi in my body much more clearly now!"

But before he could celebrate any further, the mysterious voice echoed once more through the arena.

[Congratulations, you have conquered the Valley of a Thousand Trials.]

[The Exit Gate Will Now Open.]

Before him, a glowing gateway slowly emerged, signaling that his trial was over and he could now return to the outside world.

Ethan gazed at the gate for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"I came to this place as a beginner… and now I leave as a true cultivator."

With steady steps, he walked toward the light, leaving the Valley of a Thousand Trials behind.