The Spirit Root Hall was gigantic.
Dozens of disciples stood in line.
At the center sat a glowing crystal pillar called:
The Heavenly Root Stone.
One by one, disciples placed their palms on it.
If the crystal lit up strongly, you had talent.
If it barely glowed…
You were doomed.
Arjun stepped forward.
Everyone watched with mocking eyes.
"Here comes the garbage."
"Zero talent."
"No root."
Arjun didn't reply.
He placed his palm on the stone.
For a moment…
Nothing happened.
The crystal stayed dead.
A cold laugh erupted.
"HAHAHAHA!"
"TRASH CONFIRMED!"
Even the elder sighed, ready to announce his failure.
But suddenly—
The crystal cracked.
A sharp sound like thunder split the hall.
KRRRRSH!
The Heavenly Root Stone shattered.
Silence.
The elder's eyes widened.
"What…?"
Arjun froze.
Before he could speak, a sharp pain exploded inside his chest.
He stumbled back, feeling like his bones were being crushed.
His vision blurred.
His heart stopped.
And he fell.
Darkness.
Endless darkness.
Arjun thought this was death.
But then…
A mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
🔊 [Martial Arts System detected.]
🔊 [Host suitable: Extreme humiliation, broken fate, hatred ignition.]
🔊 [Activating Heaven-Crushing Martial Arts System…]
Arjun's eyes snapped open.
He wasn't in the hall anymore.
He was floating in a strange black space.
In front of him was a glowing panel.
✅ HEAVEN-CRUSHING MARTIAL ARTS SYSTEM
Host: ArjunRealm: Mortal Body Stage (0/100)
Talent: Sealed (???)
Daily Missions:
✔ Survive humiliation (Completed)
✔ Refuse to bow your head (Completed)
Rewards:🎁 +100 Body Tempering Points
🎁 Skill Unlock: IRON BONE FIST (Beginner)🎁 Item: Heavenly Recovery Pill x3
Arjun's breath stopped.
"A… system?" he whispered.
The panel flashed again.
🔊 [First Rule: The Strong live. The Weak die.]🔊 [Second Rule: Gain points by defeating enemies and completing missions.]
🔊 [Third Rule: The System allows you to evolve infinitely.]
Arjun's heartbeat became thunder.
His bruises disappeared.
His bones felt… stronger.
His body… heavier.
His fists clenched.
For the first time in his life—
He felt power.
Then the system gave its first command.
🔊 [Emergency Mission!]
📌 Kill Intent Detected: Outer Disciple Karan is approaching to finish you.
🔊 Mission: Defeat Karan.
🎁 Reward: Skill Upgrade + New Technique
Arjun's eyes narrowed.
His lips curled into something dangerous.
"…Good."