The Tenth Awakening

These are the time limits for using your weapon again after recalling it, and now, let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both cultivation systems.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Weapon Masters and Seed Masters

The first major advantage for Weapon Masters is that when they transform into their weapon master form, their physical attributes are doubled. This allows them to fight physically even at level 30 against opponents at level 40 or 45, provided their opponent doesn't use ring skills. This shows how beneficial the path of a Weapon Master can be. However, the biggest drawback is that they cannot use ring skills, including fusion skills, which is why most Weapon Masters don't focus on them.

On the other hand, Seed Masters are physically weaker than Weapon Masters, but they have the advantage of possessing strong ring skills and greater control over their elements.

The true power of Weapon Masters is unlocked at level 70 when they obtain their "Man and Weapon" form. At this stage, they are freed from time restrictions and can summon or recall their seed weapon at will.

Seed Masters use stone seeds to acquire better and more powerful skills, while Weapon Masters rely on higher-quality seeds to strengthen and evolve their weapons.

Now you understand how different and extensive both cultivation systems are, and why most people choose to cultivate only one path. Of course, there may still be information I've missed, but once you reach a higher level, you'll naturally discover more on your own.

All the knowledge you've received today is incredibly deep—knowledge that even the elders of our village do not fully understand. You must remember it well. Once you reach level 20, I will give you the ancient book from which I gathered this information.

Now, you must decide which path you want to follow—whether to become a powerful Weapon Master or a powerful Seed Master. However, don't worry about your Blood Seed. It is compatible with both cultivation paths.

After learning about the existence of Weapon Masters and receiving so much information, Arya had already made up his mind about what he wanted to become. So, without hesitation, he declared:

"I want to cultivate both and become both a Weapon Master and a Seed Master!"

His father, Bryan, sighed. "You understand the difficulty of cultivating both, right? You also have two elements, which is already rare. I advise you to focus on the Seed Master path. If you try to follow both, you may not reach your full potential in either. So, I'll ask you again—are you sure about your choice?"

Arya nodded firmly. "I've already decided. I will cultivate both Weapon Master and Seed Master techniques. If I find it too difficult, I'll focus on the path that suits me best at that time."

Although Arya said this to reassure his father, deep inside, he had already resolved to master both paths. Even if it meant becoming a cultivation maniac, he was determined to achieve his goal and become truly powerful.

Bryan sighed again. "I can't change your mind. It's your choice. But don't push yourself too hard."

Then he added, "In six months, our village will hold the Young Generation Competition to determine the strongest under-10-year-old cultivator. You still have plenty of time to participate in the next competition two years from now. However, since you've already reached level 14 and obtained your first Seed Stone, you'll enter this year's competition."

"The rewards for winning are valuable. The top-ranking participants receive monetary rewards, and the top seven will qualify for the Four-Village Young Generation Tournament, where our village competes against three neighboring villages."

"For the next six months, focus on cultivation. Get familiar with both your Seed Weapon and your Ring Skills. Since you've chosen both paths, you must train in both areas."

After talking with his father, Arya returned to his room, his mind filled with everything he had learned. Successfully obtaining the Blood Seed was a major milestone, and he recalled the sensation he felt while absorbing it. At first, he could sense its immense power, but once fully absorbed, that feeling faded. Perhaps the seed's true potential depended on its wielder—how much power they could unlock.

He also thought about the skill the Blood Seed had granted him.

The first unique trait of the skill was its invisibility—its energy did not travel visibly toward the target. Instead, it directly attacked the opponent's heart, burning it from within. This made it difficult for enemies to predict or block the attack.

The second trait was its suppression ability. Although it didn't cause direct damage, it created a burning effect inside the opponent's heart, making them feel extreme discomfort. This effect allowed him to suppress stronger opponents. However, the skill's energy consumption was still relatively high. With his current level-14 cultivation, he could only use the skill three times at peak condition.

Arya clenched his fists. "I will master both paths, no matter what it takes!"