My Infinite Cultivation System

The office fell into complete silence.

Alex’s final words lingered in the air like an impossible prophecy.

"And if everything you said about these heavenly locks is true..."

"I believe I can also remove one or perhaps even two locks from Brother Berdin’s talent."

For several seconds, nobody spoke.

Even the breathing inside the room became unusually quiet.

The instructors exchanged stunned glances, each wondering if they had heard correctly.

Then, Principal Gayas slowly narrowed his eyes.

Unlike the others, he did not allow excitement to cloud his judgment.

He had witnessed countless geniuses throughout his unimaginably long life.

He had also seen ambitious prodigies make impossible promises in order to attract attention before eventually falling into darkness when reality shattered their pride.

His expression remained calm as he looked directly into Alex’s eyes.

"Young man. Do you understand what you are saying?"

His voice was neither angry nor mocking.

Instead, it carried the weight of countless years of wisdom.

"A few moments ago, you did not even know what Heavenly Locks were. You asked us to explain them."

"So tell me..."

"How can someone who learned about them only moments ago suddenly claim to remove them?"

The atmosphere immediately became heavy. Everyone looked toward Alex. Even Nolan unconsciously became nervous.

The Principal continued speaking.

"I have seen many gifted individuals. I have also seen those who believed themselves capable of miracles."

"They often walked the path of arrogance. And when reality proved them wrong..."

"They became monsters."

His sharp gaze pierced straight into Alex’s soul.

"So answer me honestly."

"Are you truly capable..."

"...or are you simply making blind promises to gain attention?"

The room became deathly silent.

Alex’s mouth twitched slightly.

"..."

He smiled helplessly.

"Principal! I understand why you doubt me. I would probably react the same way."

His voice remained respectful.

"I actually noticed something strange inside Brother Berdin’s body the moment we met."

"However, I did not touch it."

"What if it had been a fatal condition? What if interfering without understanding it had killed him?"

"So I chose not to act."

He paused before continuing.

"But now..."

"Now I know those restrictions are called Heavenly Locks."

He looked directly at Gayas.

"If my understanding is correct..."

"I am confident that I can remove at least one."

"Perhaps even two."

His confident tone contained no trace of arrogance. He was merely stating what he believed to be a fact.

Principal Gayas stared at him for several long moments. He searched Alex’s eyes for even the slightest hesitation.

There was none. Only calm certainty. Beside him, Nolan slowly inhaled.

His hands were trembling slightly.

"Principal..."

"Let him try."

Everyone turned toward him.

Nolan’s expression had become unusually solemn.

"He is my grandson. If something goes wrong..."

"I alone will bear the consequences."

Principal Gayas slowly nodded.

"If the family has no objections..."

"Then neither do I."

His gaze shifted toward Alex.

"But remember, if you encounter even the slightest danger..."

"You will stop immediately."

Alex nodded.

"I understand."

...

Meanwhile...

Outside the headquarters...

Berdin was personally supervising dozens of subordinates.

"No."

"Not that wine."

"Bring the Century Starfruit Wine from the treasury."

"And tell the chefs to prepare the Heavenly Dragon Steak."

"If anyone serves ordinary food today..."

"I will personally throw them into training for six months."

The entire headquarters had become chaotic. Everyone was running around frantically.

Just then...

Buzz.

His communication artifact vibrated. He looked at it.

"Grandfather?"

Without hesitation, he answered.

"Come back immediately.

"Right now."

The communication ended. Berdin blinked.

"..."

"They need something else?"

He immediately disappeared.

...

Only moments later...

He hurried back into the office.

"I came as quickly as I could. Do you need something else?"

Nolan pointed toward Alex.

"Stand in front of him."

Berdin’s eyes instantly brightened.

"Grandfather!"

"Is he finally going to heal me now?"

"Did you already gather all the required materials?"

His voice was filled with excitement.

Unfortunately...

Nolan remained completely silent. His expression was unusually serious.

"Stand still."

Berdin immediately obeyed. Alex walked forward. He smiled gently.

"Brother Berdin. This may feel a little strange. Please do not resist."

Berdin nodded.

"I trust you."

Alex extended both hands. Then he firmly grasped Berdin’s palms. He slowly closed his eyes.

Inside his consciousness...

"System."

"It is your turn."

"I have already analyzed these Heavenly Locks."

"They are nothing more than restrictive laws imposed upon talent."

"If that is the case..."

"The Immortal Energy from the island should completely overwhelm them."

The System immediately responded.

[Confirmed.]

[Beginning energy extraction.]

Deep inside Alex’s Inner World...

The mysterious cube fragment suddenly vibrated.

Far away...

The floating immortal island shook slightly.

An indescribably ancient energy slowly emerged from the land itself.

Unlike mana...

Unlike divine power...

Unlike origin energy...

This energy existed on an entirely different level.

It was Immortal Energy.

A higher-dimensional power.

Streams of silver-white energy flowed toward the cube fragment.

The cube refined them before sending only an unimaginably tiny amount toward Alex’s body.

Even that tiny amount made the surrounding space distort.

Alex carefully guided it.

He dared not lose concentration for even a fraction of a second.

Slowly...

The Immortal Energy entered Berdin’s body. It flowed through every meridian.

Every bone.

Every cell.

Finally...

It reached the first Heavenly Lock.The moment they touched...

Crack.

The enormous golden chain shattered instantly.

It was as fragile as dry wood.

Boom!!

An overwhelming aura erupted from Berdin. The office trembled violently. His cultivation surged upward.

His talent itself began evolving.

Behind him...

One clone...

Two...

Three...

Four...

Five...

The five familiar clones appeared.

Then...

A sixth clone suddenly materialized.

"What?!"

One instructor screamed. Everyone’s eyes widened.

Even Principal Gayas unconsciously stepped forward.

"This..."

"This is impossible..."

Before anyone could recover...

The Immortal Energy reached the second lock.

Alex frowned.

"This one is stronger."

Unlike the first...

This lock resisted. Alex increased the Immortal Energy.

Crack...

Crack...

CRACK!!

The second Heavenly Lock exploded apart.

BOOOOM!!

Another terrifying wave of power erupted. Berdin’s aura multiplied once again.His muscles strengthened. His soul expanded. His affinity toward laws increased dramatically.

Then...

A seventh clone quietly appeared behind him.

Silence.

Absolute silence. Nobody breathed. Nobody moved. They simply stared ahead.

Two Heavenly Locks had disappeared.

In front of their eyes.

Without heavenly tribulation.

Simply...

Removed.

Sweat slowly rolled down Alex’s forehead.

Even within his Arch Angel Transformation, exhaustion became visible.

He attempted to push the Immortal Energy toward the third lock.

The moment it touched...

His entire body shook violently.

It felt like trying to move an infinite mountain using mortal strength.

His face turned pale.

"No..."

"Not yet."

He immediately withdrew the energy. The pressure vanished. Alex slowly opened his glowing eyes.

"I’m sorry. I can only remove two for now."

"The third one..."

"...is beyond my current capability."

He smiled apologetically.

Yet...

Nobody answered him. The room remained frozen.

Berdin himself looked at his own trembling hands. He could clearly feel it.

His talent had evolved.

Not artificially. Not temporarily.

Permanently.

His lifelong limit had been rewritten. His eyes gradually turned red.

Tears slowly flowed down his face.

"I..."

"I became stronger..."

His voice trembled uncontrollably.

Then...

Thud!

Nolan suddenly knelt.

The elderly instructor lowered his head completely.

"Your Highness Alex Moriarty..."

"Please accept this old man’s gratitude."

Thud!

Varian knelt. Then another instructor. Then another.

Within seconds...

Every single instructor inside the room had fallen onto one knee except the principal.

Their faces contained nothing except absolute reverence.

To them...

Alex was no longer merely a genius.

He was someone capable of reshaping the future of the Genesis Realm itself.

Someone who could create supreme experts with a wave of his hand.

Someone who could overturn the balance of the entire realm.

Even Principal Gayas...

Although he did not kneel...

He slowly bowed.

It was the highest form of respect he had ever shown anyone.

Alex became completely flustered.

"Please! What are all of you doing? You are my seniors. You are respected teachers. I want to study under Origin Academy. I cannot accept this."

He hurriedly tried helping Nolan stand.

"Please. I only have one request. Let me enroll as an ordinary student."

"And..."

"If possible..."

"Keep today’s events secret."

Everyone exchanged glances. Almost instantly they raised their right hands.

"We swear upon the Heavenly Laws. If any one of us reveals today’s events..."

"May our souls be destroyed."

The terrifying oath immediately merged with the laws of heaven.

Alex sighed helplessly.

"There is really no need to be this serious. Just keep it secret as long as possible."

"That is enough."

None of them replied.

To them...

This secret was worth more than the survival of the entire academy.

Soon afterward...

The atmosphere completely changed.

The greatest banquet the City had ever witnessed was prepared exclusively for Alex.

Every rare spiritual fruit...

Every legendary delicacy...

Every treasured wine hidden for thousands of years...

Everything was brought out without hesitation.

Even Principal Gayas personally accompanied Alex throughout the feast.

No one dared neglect him in the slightest.

...

The following morning...

Rather than allowing Alex to travel alone...

Principal Gayas personally escorted him.

Alongside him were Nolan, Varian, Berdin, and every instructor who had witnessed yesterday’s miracle.

To outsiders...

It looked as though an emperor was visiting.

The journey lasted only a short while.

Soon...

The group arrived before an enormous dimensional gate suspended in the sky.

Beyond it...

Another world existed. Principal Gayas smiled.

"Welcome! This is Origin Academy."

The gate slowly opened.

The scenery beyond was breathtaking.

Towering mountains floated among endless clouds.

Ancient palaces stretched farther than the eye could see.

The density of Genesis Energy was several hundred times greater than City.

Alex quietly stepped through the portal.

The instant he entered...

The System suddenly rang.

[Ding! I have detected fifty-three Celestial Grade Talent holders within your current perception range.]

Alex’s pupils shrank.

Then...

A wide grin slowly spread across his face.

His heart began beating faster.

"So many..."

"If I obtain enough Talents, my Celestial Grade Talent can finally evolve."