Chapter 148: Path of Cultivation
The promise of a limitless future stirred something deep within Daniel, a call his SSS-Rank talent couldn’t resist.
He looked at Principal Finch, his earlier awe now solidified into a firm, unshakeable resolve.
"Tell me what I need to do, Principal. I accept the challenge."
Alistair’s smile grew, a blend of proud warmth and the focused satisfaction of a master ready to begin his greatest work.
"I knew you would, my boy. Your will is as formidable as your power."
He gestured towards a large, holographic star chart that glowed to life on one of the workshop walls, displaying not star systems, but detailed maps of Astralis Academy and its surrounding sectors.
"To reforge your foundation, we must first break down the old one. We will strip away the chaotic, assimilated energies and replace them with pure and potent, foundational essences.
This requires four specific, top-tier materials, each representing a core aspect of physical existence.
They are exceedingly rare and very difficult to acquire."
The Principal pointed to four blinking coordinates on the map.
"First," he began, his voice taking on the tone of a seasoned quest-giver, "you will need the heart of a Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Ginseng.