Golden sunlight bathed the small backyard, where two tiny figures trained with unyielding determination. For days, Tang Yan and Tang San followed their self-devised routine, growing stronger at their own pace. Their movements became sharper, reactions quicker, and control subtly enhanced. Soul-Body Synchronization quietly rose: Tang Yan: 63% → 65%, Tang San: 76% → 78%.
The System, with mock seriousness, declared, "Host successfully upgraded from Stumbling Duck to Determined Duckling! Prepare the world for incoming waddles of doom!" Tang Yan rolled his eyes mentally and continued his training.
That afternoon, Bi Ji returned from Star Dou Forest, delicately holding a silver scroll sealed with Gu Yuena's faint energy. When Tang Hao opened it, they discovered a simple yet invaluable partial movement set designed for hybrid children. The exercises were soft, slow, and fluid, stimulating strength, agility, and intelligence without overwhelming their still-growing bodies. Even Tang Hao and Ah Yin nodded solemnly at the profound simplicity of the movements, while Di Tian offered an approving grunt from the shadows. For Tang Yan, it was a spark igniting a fierce fire.
That night, Tang Yan stole away into the backyard, moonlight bathing the earth in silver as he practiced alone. His small body traced flowing arcs through the night air, each movement syncing breath, muscles, and spirit. Yet, he felt something inside him was incomplete. Gripping his teeth, he resolved that it wasn't enough. He began to adjust his movements: shifting his weight, drawing energy into his core, and letting his spirit flow with each breath.
Inside his mind, the System yawned dramatically, saying, "Host attempting Freeform Interpretive Struggling™️ again. Estimated chance of spontaneous falling: 99%." Ignoring it, his heart blazed. He stumbled, swayed, and even fell face-first onto the ground, yet he never stopped. His tiny hands carved invisible symbols through the air, and his feet stamped ancient patterns into the earth. Slowly, carefully, deliberately, every breath synced a little better, every movement flowed a little smoother.
Hours later, his body shuddered, and a click echoed within his soul. A pulse of warmth spread through his blood, tingling under his skin. Tang Yan gasped, realizing he had done it! The Level 0, crude stimulation method he had pieced together transformed into a Level 1 Bloodline Stimulation Technique!
With breathing and bloodline pulses in perfect harmony, physical movements flowed naturally with internal energy, increasing energy conversion efficiency by 35% and laying the groundwork for future bloodline awakening. He fell backward onto the soft grass, panting heavily yet smiling brightly.
The System announced, "Alert! Host has evolved from Struggling Caterpillar to Mildly Competent Worm! Next evolution: Almost Useful Salamander!" Tang Yan laughed breathlessly, feeling happier than he had in days.
A golden window appeared in his mind: [Congratulations! Host has successfully created a Level 1 Bloodline Technique!] Rewards included a Mental Technique Boost Module for easier comprehension and creation of higher-level spiritual or bloodline techniques, and a Movement Exercise Pack for specialized mini sets to train Strength, Agility, and Intelligence control!
With the System's mock teacher voice, it declared, "Dear Host, with this miracle, you now have the ability to punch slightly harder, run slightly faster, and think... slightly less like a turnip!" Tang Yan groaned internally but recognized his undeniable progress. He felt his spirit clearer, body lighter, and mind sharper. Though the road ahead was long, he was now walking it properly.
In the following days, his synchronization stabilized at 65%. His physical control improved, deepening his bond with his bloodline without overwhelming his young body. Meanwhile, Tang San grew steadily beside him, their secret nightly training sessions filled with friendly competitions and playful teasing. Each day, each movement, revealed their hidden strength and future greatness, growing one heartbeat stronger. Under the silvered skies of Holy Soul Village, two tiny flames burned brighter each day, awaiting the moment they would set the world ablaze.
🌑 To be continued...