NOVEL FROG Chapter 6: "Awakening Potential" 1
Chapter 6: "Awakening Potential" 1
| 7: Qin Mu, Age: 19 | Background: Green Shadow Mountain | Potential: 9 Star |
Elder Wei’s eyes widened in disbelief; he never expected his granddaughter to possess such terrifying potential. "What? How is this possible?"
Qin Mu glanced at her ranking, dropping her food in shock. "Huh? What’s happening? Is that really my potential?!"
As Qin Mu stood there, stunned, the villagers gathered around her house, their excitement palpable. "Qin'er, congratulations! I never imagined you had such talent," an elder exclaimed, with others nodding in agreement.
"Hahaha, Qin Mu, just remember us when you become immortal," the villagers chimed in, showering her with praise to curry favor.
The revelation of her potential sent shockwaves throughout the world, leaving many speechless. A heaven-defying genius had emerged from the lower realm, and no one had anticipated such a development.
"Sigh, how many more monsters will show up in the rankings today?" Lao Zhao, the sect master of the Fenghou Sect—whose name hadn’t been mentioned in the previous chapter—mused aloud.
"You’re right; we must recruit this genius. It seems this young talent hails from that mountain," an elder of the Fenghou Sect remarked, excitement evident in his voice as he looked to the sect master.
Meanwhile, Ye Min, Ye Lin, Ye Tian, and Ye Jun were equally taken aback by the unexpected results. Ye Tian was especially shocked to learn that Qin Mu, the beauty he had admired in secret, possessed such incredible potential.
"Senior Sister Qin Mu! Tsk, that’s terrifying," Ye Lin said, shaking her head in disbelief.
"Hehehe, Senior Sister Qin Mu, I admired you even as a child. Now that your potential surpasses mine, I’ll make you mine," Ye Tian thought to himself, a greedy smile creeping across his face.
On the other hand, Ye Min and Ye Jun appeared calm as they observed the rankings. However, Ye Min felt a surge of jealousy as he glanced at his younger brother Ye Tian. "Hmm, this brat is already thinking about a harem! Damn, as expected of the main character. I can’t help but envy such talent," Ye Min mused to himself, his gaze fixed on Ye Tian.
Five hours passed.
As the world awaited the announcement of the next 9-star potential, the sixth ranking lit up the sky.
| 6: Gu Xu, Age: 18 | Background: None | Potential: 9 Star |
When the name appeared, the world fell silent in shock.
"That— that’s Gu Xu? Yes, that’s the girl who lost her entire family and became a notorious criminal!" a bystander shouted, and an uproar erupted once again.
"How did that brat become a genius?" Lao Zhao growled, frustration lacing his voice.
"This ranking is getting out of hand," another elder muttered, shaking his head.
On the other side, Gu Xu looked at her ranking and burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! I didn’t realize I had this kind of potential until now. Those righteous fools keep chasing me; just wait until I become immortal. I’ll destroy this world, hehehehe!" she cackled, her madness echoing in the air.
While the world processed the shocking ranking, Ye Min stood alone in the forest, enviously staring at the sky.
Sigh, what’s the point of modifying the Qi-gathering techniques that are only useful in the lower realm? I even adjusted my leaking spiritual Qi so that no one would notice my cultivation level, he thought, deep in contemplation.
An hour later, an impossible idea struck him.
"What if I could change my potential? Is that even possible?" he wondered, skepticism creeping in.
After a moment of preparation, Ye Min examined his body but was unsure where to locate his star potential.
"What the— I don’t even know where to find my potential, and now I’m trying to raise it. Sigh, am I an idiot?" Ye Min lamented, feeling disheartened.
Pushing aside his doubts, Ye Min decided to imitate the cultivators he had read about in novels, those who explored their inner worlds.
Minutes later, he sat cross-legged in his quiet room, the moonlight filtering through the window.
Closing his eyes, he focused intently on the flow of his energy. Hours passed as he delved deeper into meditation, his surroundings fading away.
Suddenly, he found himself in a surreal, luminescent space, a realm that felt both familiar and foreign. "Where is this?" Ye Min wondered aloud.
It was the inside of his own body, where streams of energy flowed like rivers. In the center, he saw it: a glowing three-star emblem pulsating with vibrant colors—the embodiment of his hidden potential. "Ohh, so this is where my potential is hidden! Hahaha! Now I can modify it to the highest level, one that no one can surpass, hehehehe," Ye Min chuckled.
Driven by an instinctual pull, he approached the emblem, a surge of excitement coursing through him. As he reached out, he felt the powerful energy resonate with his essence. "Argh!"
He realized he had the ability to modify this potential, to reshape it into something far greater.
With newfound determination, he focused on his modifying talent, channeling his energy into the emblem. The moment his power touched the three stars, an explosion of chaotic energy erupted.
"Argh! What the hell is happening? Am I going to die because it can’t be modified?"
The once serene space twisted and turned, colors swirling wildly as the very fabric of his being began to unravel.
As the chaos intensified, a distant rumble echoed through the ethereal realm.
In the physical world, the ground trembled violently, shaking the very foundations of the lower realm sects. Buildings quaked, windows shattered, and the sky darkened ominously.
At the Lingyun Sect, disciples stumbled as their master shouted, "Everyone, hold steady! This disturbance is unnatural!"
In the Huoshen Sect, the head disciple gasped, "Is this some warning from the upper realm?"
Meanwhile, at the Shuiyuan Sect, a practitioner exclaimed, "The energy fluctuations are off the charts! Something momentous is happening!"
Panic spread through the Dishi Sect as another elder declared, "We must prepare for any repercussions! Gather the disciples!"
At the Fenghuo Sect, a young cultivator whispered, "What is this? Is this the end of the world?" He stared at the darkened sky, trembling in fear.
An hour later, the sky lit up, and the ranking changed, displaying shocking text that stunned the entire world.