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Chapter 6: The Best Physique For A Miner

  Gon tapped on the holographic screen and read the description for the first physique.

  System Reward!

  Physique No. 1: Chaotic Sword Immortal Physique

  Description- a supreme grade physique that embodies the essence of chaos and pinnacle of sword mastery. This physique is said to be born from the chaotic source that predates the universe, embodying the essences of disorder, destruction and rebirth. Those who possess this physique will achieve supreme might and dominate the universe.

  They will have a perfect body, with pure jade skin and silky hair with each strand as indestructible as their chaotic blade.

  Slay demons! Slaughter gods! Trample the heavens!

  Characteristics:

  


      
  • Chaotic Source Essence- a unique form of energy that existed long before the formation of the universe. It contains the essences of creation and destruction, allowing the user to shape reality to their will. This is enhanced when you defeat enemies and absorb the remnants of their essence.


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  • Sword Dao Affinity- the user will have unparalleled affinity for the Sword Dao. Swords will resonate with their soul and become extensions of their will. They will be able to unleash devastating techniques that can cut through space, time and reality. The more you kill, the higher your affinity will increase.


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  • Chaos Aura- a perpetual aura that surrounds a Chaos Sword Immortal at all times. This maelstrom of energy will distort their surroundings, making their attacks unpredictable, and even more difficult for enemies to attack them. This is strengthened the more you go against opponents higher than your realm.


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  Gon stared at the screen with a blank expression, yet within his heart the seeds of disappointment bloomed further.

  "Skip."

  He let out a sigh and clicked on the second option.

  System Reward!

  Physique No. 2: Five Elements Rebirth Physique

  Description- a legendary grade physique that encompasses the five elements; Metal, Wood, Fire, Earth and Water. An extremely rare physique that bestows the user with unmatched elemental prowess and ultimate spells that contain the cycle of rebirth. Those who possess this physique are guaranteed to attain immortality and freedom from the endless cycle of rebirth.

  They will have the perfect body, with radiant clean skin and soft hands with the power of destroying continents with a wave of their palm.

  Five Elements beget one another…endure the cycle and achieve immortality!

  Characteristics:

  


      
  • Elemental Harmony- this physique grants the cultivator an innate connection to the five fundamental elements. Unlike ordinary cultivators who may specialise in one or two elements, a Five Elements Rebirth cultivator will achieve true perfect harmony with all five elements and achieve versatile and devastating prowess.


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  • Elemental Fusion- the cultivator will be able to fuse elements together seamlessly and create never before seen elements that will be able to reshape combat and the world. The more you kill opponents that encompass these elements, the further you will refine your physique.


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  • Cyclical Rebirth- Metal generates Water, Water nourishes Wood, Wood feeds Fire, Fire creates Earth and Earth bears Metal. This endless cycle of creation and destruction is mirrored within the cultivator's body, allowing them to undergo rebirths. Each rebirth strengthens their body, refines their spirit and enhances their cultivation.


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  Gon's expression slowly began to change. His brows furrowed and mouth tightened. The disappointment slowly turned into anger.

  "Skip."

  This time he let out a deeper sigh, yet tapped on the final option, hoping it was something he desired.

  System Reward!

  Physique No. 3: Primordial Nirvanic Fiendgod Physique

  Description- a paradoxical physique that contains two opposing forces; the Primordial Fiendgod representing destruction and fury at the cosmos, and the Nirvanic Essence, symbolising rebirth, enlightenment and the cycle of life and death. Cultivator's that train in this will achieve an indestructible and undying body that wages war against the rules of the very universe.

  Their body will boast the power of deities, yet not even a single blemish would exist on their skin, and their body would be the most beautiful form in the world.

  Primordial intertwines Nirvana… indestructible body, unbreakable spirit, undying soul!

  Characteristics:

  


      
  • Primordial Nirvanic Essence- a rare essence that contains the mysteries of creation and destruction alongside life and death. User's of this will eclipse other cultivator's in all aspects, being able to obliterate planets, shatter dimensions and disrupt the flow of time. This can only be improved the more you wage war and destroy your enemies, understanding the meaning of life and death.


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  • Fiendgod Bloodline- a unique bloodline that is awakened, granting the cultivator the body of a primordial deity. Their body becomes indestructible and undying, being able to withstand attacks that would ruin normal cultivators. In return, your body will be strengthened the more you fight, perpetually enhancing your body.


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  • Nirvanic Rebirth- at the peak of their state, cultivator's can use the intertwining primordial and nirvanic energies to undergo rebirths. These rebirths strengthen their body and cultivation bases to unimaginable levels.


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  "Skip, skip, skip! When does this get good!"

  By this point, Gon had lost all hope.

  "Why the hell are you wasting so much time explaining these physiques? You're word padding it like you have some essay quota to fill. Next time, sum it up in a line or two!"

  He waved away the blue screens in anger and shouted towards the sky, towards the system.

  "And what's with this obsession with soft hands, silky hair, and jade skin? Are you describing your type of person?!"

  Gon sighed. Shaking his head, he looked up at the sky once again. This time, he didn't yell, but just spoke in a soft and tired voice.

  "That's the best you could come up with? I expected more from the great System." Gon said with sarcasm.

  "I just bled my heart out to you and this is what you give me? Give me something suitable."

  "Give me what I want."

  The host does not understand the severity of the situation. This world is nothing like your previous world. Over here, strength is all that matters. Whoever has the stronger fist, defines the laws of this world.

  Please select from the above physiques to ensure a safe and robust cultivation experience.

  "Safe and robust?! By requiring to kill and fight non stop to fulfil the requirements of each physique?!" Gon felt like a blood vessel was going to pop in his head from the hypocrisy of the System, but he took a deep breath, before exhaling with a ha sound, similar to an ocean wave.

  It was a breathing style he had learnt when he had traveled to Nepal for work, the standing ocean breath. It was back when he got into the hatha yoga scene, which focused on long and stretched out postures for peace and calm.

  New Skill Acquired! The Standing Ocean Breath!

  Coughing out air when he got interrupted, Gon rubbed the ridges on his nose.

  This thing is taking the piss on purpose! No, I have to be calm, maybe this is what this thing wants.

  Gon scratched his head, tired of hearing the same old monotone voice that kept droning on. "Yes, yes, I got that. But, I need you to understand something. Sword Immortal? Elemental Cultivator? Primordial Fiendgod? Don't make me laugh. Those mean nothing to me."

  "Do you take me for a fool?" Gon glared at the sky, saying those words in a cold tone.

  "The moment I select one of those physiques, my path will be set and my future controlled… by you. Did you think I would be swayed by these flowery descriptions? All of them require me to wage battles constantly to keep growing."

  System: …

  "What I want is to become the greatest miner to ever exist. I understand I need strength for that, but you need to understand these physiques will not help me at all! Scan my memories and use your power…. Give me what I want."

  Gon flexed his muscles, observing every part of his emancipated and scrawny body.

  "I need a physique that won't break even under extreme conditions. A body to withstand the day to day of being a miner. Muscles that can mine for as long as needed with stamina that never runs out! Give me the effects of creatine but on crack. Something like steroids but without the downsides. I don't wanna die by 30. You know what that is right? Give me that."

  System recalibrating….

  Previous rewards will be rescinded.

  Scanning hosts memories… Analysing stored data on cultivation manuals and physiques.

  A new physique suitable for the user will now be given in accordance with the user's wishes.

  System Reward!

  Physique No. ???: Blue Collar Physique

  Description- a one of a kind, never before seen physique within the cultivation world. It prioritises muscle growth, endurance and toughness. With this physique, even the laziest bum will eventually become a man worthy of enjoying a hard day's work.

  They will not have pure skin, or jade hands, or silky hair, but rather a robust and ugly muscular body.

  Characteristics:

  


      
  • Indestructibility- this physique will mold the cultivator's body into one of the toughest metals within the universe. The user will be able to withstand mining in the toughest conditions present.


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  • Endless Stamina- the user will never tire and will be able to accomplish a day's work without breaking a sweat.


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  • Perfect Rest- once the user is done with the job, his body will recover at a frightening speed.


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  "Who're you calling a bum?"

  A smile surfaced on Gon's face as he read the description. Satisfied he clicked accept.

  "Now this I can work with."

  Are you sure with your choice?

  Gon raised an eyebrow and ignored the prompt. He clicked 'Yes' again.

  Are you sure you want to select this?

  A vein throbbed on Gon's forehead. He clicked his tongue in annoyance and accepted it… again.

  Are you su-

  "Can you stop!" Gon raised his fist and slammed it down on the accept button one last time.

  The blue screen disappeared and the system's robotic voice rang out one last time.

  Congratulations!

  We pray for your success on the path you have chosen Kuang Gong, no… Gon.

  "Finally, it sure was a pain in the ass. Now that it's over, let's get some shuteye."

  Gon laid down within his dream and fell asleep.

  Gon and the miner's slept like logs atop the grass. It had been a long time since they experienced such a blissful sleep on a full stomach. The mumblings of the miners could also be heard as a few of them happened to sleep talk.

  "Hehe, show me what's underneath Lan'er."

  "Allow my jade hands to let you experience a new world."

  "I want more meat."

  And just like that, the night passed without trouble.

  Well, aside from Gon's body going through a transformation.

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