NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20: Survival Rewards
'Ding,
Congratulations to the host for surviving a week without using the [Godly Reviving Ability].
'Ding,
The host has received the following rewards for his achievement:
1) 100 Life Points.
2) A Free Voucher worth 200 Life Points.
3) A New Safe Point.
4) A Multiplier Life Card (Small).
5) A Revival Life Card.
Ethan was expecting rewards for surviving an entire week without using the [Godly Reviving Ability]; however, he didn't expect to receive so many.
'I got another Revival Life Card just like that.'
He had exchanged one Revival Life Card earlier, and now, he got another one.
'If I exchange it, I can increase my cultivation to the Foundation Establishment Realm.'
The moment Ethan saw the last item in his rewards, he thought about exchanging it.
Previously, Ethan had spent one Life Point to prevent the items in the [Interface of the Killer's Stats] from resetting. Now that he had received a Revival Life Card, which could be exchanged for 1000 Life Points, he seriously considered exchanging it.
'Before that, let's check out the other rewards.'
Ethan was not in a hurry to exchange and upgrade his cultivation, as he could do it anytime now. Instead, he checked out the other rewards.
'100 Life Points and a Voucher worth 200 Life Points… If I had died, I would have received only 99 Life Points, but I got 201 extra Life Points for surviving.'
Ethan was already satisfied with 300 Life Points, but he had received even more than that.
'I can choose another Safe Point now.'
His first Safe Point was in the Hidden Cave, nearly a thousand kilometers from Silvermoon Village. So, having a new Safe Point around Silvermoon Village was a good thing for Ethan.
'Finally, there's a new card that I don't know.'
Since Ethan was already familiar with the Revival Life Card, he was curious about the Multiplier Life Card.
As soon as he focused on it, a silver-coloured card appeared in his hands, followed by a system notification detailing the card.
'Ding,
Item Name: Multiplier Life Card.
Grade: Small.
Effect: The host can randomly multiply the Life Points received upon death by a factor between 2 and 5.
System Exchange Value: 100 Life Points.
'It can increase the Life Points I receive? Excellent item.'
Ethan was fully satisfied with the card's effect, though the last row caught his attention.
'Unlike the Revival Life Card, it can only be exchanged for 100 Life Points, which is totally not worth it.'
Even in the worst case, Ethan could get an extra 99 Life Points. However, if he was extremely lucky, he could get an extra 396 Life Points.
Moreover, even if he was only slightly lucky, he could still gain either 198 or 297 extra Life Points.
Therefore, Ethan had no plans to exchange the Multiplier Life Card.
'Of course, these calculations are based on my current situation. However, after I break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, my lifespan will increase by 150 years, meaning I can earn even more Life Points with each death.'
Since Ethan was planning to upgrade his cultivation, the value of the Multiplier Life Card would also increase significantly.
'Also, its grade is Small. I wonder how much a higher-grade Multiplier Life Card can multiply my Life Points.'
Ethan could not help but wonder about higher-grade Multiplier Life Cards before focusing on the [Interface of the Killer's Stats].
'Ding,
[Interface of Killer's Stats]
1) [Cultivation] Level 1 Foundation Establishment Stage - 1000 Life Points.
2) [Cultivation Technique] Shadow Steps (Great Completion Stage) - 1000 Life Points.
3) [Inventory] Rank 1 Spirit Plant Seeds - 100 Life Points.
4) [Cultivation Talent] Essence of Harvesting - 1000 Life Points (Purchased).
[Available Life Points: 324, (+200)].
'I have more than 500 Life Points; however, it's still not enough to buy cultivation.'
Ethan was not disappointed; instead, he exchanged the Revival Life Card.
'Ding,
The host exchanged a Revival Life Card and received 1000 Life Points.
'Ding,
The host has spent 800 Life Points and a Voucher worth 200 Life Points to purchase the Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivation.
'Swoosh'
As soon as he completed the purchase of [Cultivation], Ethan felt a mysterious energy surging inside his body, threatening to burst him apart.
'Aargh!'
Ethan groaned in pain but quickly placed a hand over his mouth to avoid waking his parents and causing them unnecessary worry.
'Ughh…hm…hm.'
The process lasted for a couple of minutes; however, for Ethan, it felt like an eternity. Nevertheless, he endured it.
'Ding,
Congratulations, the host has successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Just when Ethan thought he could not endure the pain any longer, he received a system notification, and the pain disappeared completely.
'First, let's check the changes in my body.'
His meridians, once narrow and prone to strain, now coursed with vitality, their channels widened and reinforced, while his internal organs were fortified, as though tempered by an unseen fire.
As for his spirit senses, the world seemed to open before him in ways he had never imagined. He could feel the gentle hum of spirit energy in the wind and the faint pulse of life from distant plants.
Most importantly, within his dantian, the once-roiling sea of spiritual energy had stilled, transforming into a dense and luminous foundation.
'What was once a dream for Kai, I achieved in just a month after arriving in this world.'
Feeling the changes in his body and his heightened spirit senses, Ethan could not help but be amazed.
'Now, it's time to check my lifespan…'
'Ding,
Due to the host's major realm breakthrough, a new feature has been unlocked.'
Just as Ethan was about to check the changes in his lifespan after his breakthrough, he received a system notification that gave him a pleasant surprise.