[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-63":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Apocalypse, I Alone Severed Eternity",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2312445,4518,"Chapter 63: Advancement to First Rank (Revised)","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>In terms of value alone, a mid-grade spirit stone and the Earth Dragon Sword are equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can be seen from the Jianwutang exchange table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a swordsman, a weapon is paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a weapon, you can hunt demons faster and earn contribution points quicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What use are spirit stones?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the choice offered by Senior Brother was effectively only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earth Dragon Sword Model I”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hardness: 15”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sharpness: 6”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Durability: 15”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damage Type: Slashing\u002FPiercing”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damage Range: 1d8+1”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Effect: +2 damage when using Earth-element attacks”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Critical Range: 18-20\u002F×2”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weight: 10 kilograms”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Type: One-handed use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evaluation: Standard issue blade of Tianjian Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sword practice room, Fang Shi cleaved the newly arrived dummy in half with a single downward slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motion was smooth, offering almost no resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like cutting through melon and vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Know that the dummy in the practice room was no ordinary object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made of ironwood, a regular person’s blade would leave only a small dent upon impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone splitting it cleanly in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfected form of the Three-Cut Sword Technique, infused with the ultimate force of Earth-element spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, a slash is the most powerful attack among all weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a simple principle: arm length plus weapon length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This causes the weapon’s tip to accelerate dramatically during a downward strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the use of gravitational potential energy, the power is even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi had assumed this most powerful technique should be infused with Metal-element spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Metal-element energy governs sharpness and unmatched slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the sword slash used Earth-element energy instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the power of Earth-element energy was certainly substantial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade’s surface carried the weight of Earth-element spiritual energy, directly enhancing its potential energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power was no less than that of Metal-element energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Senior Brother chose a weapon with Earth affinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already selected the most suitable weapon based on his own habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s time to break through to First Rank.” Fang Shi murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four days had passed since he returned from Senior Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these four days, Fang Shi had trained relentlessly in the Sword Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the “Sword Art” given by Senior Brother contained not only the nine sword techniques but also the complete “Sword Scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on others’ experience, Fang Shi easily brought both the Metal-element Slice and Earth-element Slash to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing technique also reached its threshold during these four days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have perfected Fang’s Breathing Method IV; your attributes are now complete.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Strength gains permanent increase: 17→18.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Agility gains permanent increase: 17→18.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Constitution gains permanent increase: 17→18.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your life form is about to change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your total level has risen to Level 6.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You gain the following optional classes: Qi Refiner, Earth Sword Saint, Thunder Striker, Undying Warrior, Dragon Tamer, Wild Stalker…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After six days in Tianjian Sect, Fang Shi unhesitatingly chose Qi Refiner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether sword cultivator, pill cultivator, artifact cultivator, or body cultivator, all these cultivators belong to Qi Refiners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They refine spiritual energy into their bodies, open the three dantians, and transform it into magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus gaining power beyond ordinary humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have advanced to Level 1 Qi Refiner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You gain 4 + Intelligence (14-10)\u002F2 = 6 skill points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your HP increases by 8 + Constitution (18-10)\u002F2 + Strong Build 1 = 13 points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You gain one personal feat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have opened your Lower Dantian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An anomaly appeared three inches below Fang Shi’s navel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this place, known as the Lower Dantian, spiritual energy spontaneously arose and gathered within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a series of condensation, compression, and transformation, five strands of chaotic, inexplicable energy spiraled above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your magic power: 5\u002F5.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You gain the class feats: Magic Power Control I, Magic Power Conversion I, Spiritual Energy Absorption I.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Magic Power Control I】: Your control over magic power is exquisitely fine-tuned, allowing more precise manipulation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Magic Power Conversion I】: You may convert magic power freely among the Five Elements; conversion beyond the Five Elements requires corresponding cultivation techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Spiritual Energy Absorption I】: Your Constitution has been refined, enabling faster absorption of spiritual energy and its conversion into magic power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your life tier has risen to First Rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You gain a rank trait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Qi Refining】: Your life tier has been elevated; you gain +2 bonus to all identification checks related to any element.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the first player to reach Level 6 total level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You receive a Bronze Chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the first player to advance to First Rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You receive one free attribute point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the first player to advance autonomously.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You receive one feat point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Name: Fang Shi”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Race: Human”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attributes: Strength 19 (+1), Agility 19 (+1), Constitution 18, Intelligence 14, Perception 21, Charisma 15”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Class: 5th-level Martial Artist \u002F 1st-level Qi Refiner”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rank: Qi Refining”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HP: 75\u002F75”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Magic Power: 5\u002F5”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Experience: 6132\u002F21000”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attribute Points: 3”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feat Points: 1”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Survival Points: 1613.2”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Race Feat: Versatile I”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Life Skills: Focus 12…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Class Skills: Stealth 8…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Personal Trait: Extraordinary Perception”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Personal Feats: Iron Will II, Athlete I, Excellent Memory I, Resilience I, True Dragon Armor III, Fang’s Breathing Method IV, Divine Step I, Lightning Reflex III, Weakness Insight I, Longsword Proficiency I, Longsword Focus I, Longsword Mastery I, Longsword Lethality I, Strong Build I, Primal Resistance I”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Class Feats: Wind Strike Combo I, Unarmed Attack I, Iron Bones I, Shatter Punch I, Reflexive Dodge I, Improved Initiative I, Cannon Punch I, Leap Step I, Immunity to Illness I, Magic Power Control I, Magic Power Conversion I, Spiritual Energy Absorption I”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This powerful feeling is so wonderful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi reflected inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the easiest upgrade yet—no need to kill monsters, only autonomous cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not only that, the rewards were generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First to reach Level 6, first to advance, first to advance autonomously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving three rewards for one achievement was simply delightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the rank trait gained after advancing to First Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple and brutal—it directly equates to all attributes increasing by 4 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or put another way, to a First Rank lifeform, 10 attribute points function as if they were 14.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why creatures with low base attributes at First Rank can still crush unranked humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi’s greatest satisfaction from this advancement was gaining his own energy source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now freely wield supernatural powers without environmental restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi estimated his total energy: 5 magic power points were enough for five full sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t underestimate five uses—he couldn’t cast even one before reaching Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he could cast before relied entirely on high-spirit environments; back on Blue Star, it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, with magic power control and magic power conversion at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi didn’t need to go all out every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only needed to expend 0.1 magic power per attack, then convert attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed him to inflict 1d6 attribute damage with each strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In high-spirit environments like Tianjian Men, with spiritual energy absorption aiding him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he could unleash them endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, as Fang Shi cultivated, his total magic power would keep growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his personal specialty, Fang Shi thought for a moment, then chose Qingfeng Yun Ti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Qingfeng Yun Ti I】: Your movement becomes elusive, making it difficult for enemies to target your position. (Evasion +1)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the sword technique, he already had enough burst; what he lacked was survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Rank monsters were this fierce—constantly attacking at supersonic speeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fragile body, even with the True Dragon Armor, still demanded caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, the senior brother, seated in meditation with closed eyes, opened them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head toward Fang Shi’s small courtyard, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Heaven and Earth souls dwell outside; only the Life soul resides within the body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This boy has all three souls complete. If you do not stop him from breaking through, he will bring future trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint voice suddenly echoed in the courtyard, ringing in the senior brother’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need. It is fate.” The senior brother said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s different—he is from another world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His Heaven and Earth souls are bound by Heaven’s Dao; they will inevitably return, drawing calamity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior brother chuckled: “Are you afraid? A swordsman afraid of this? Then why even cultivate swords? Go become a tool cultivator instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe you could refine a few more immortal swords to strengthen your Ten Absolute Sword Array.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint voice replied: “Afraid? Of course I’m not afraid. The Ten Immortal Sects, the Ten Demon Sects—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is Tianjian Men number one? Because of the sword in my hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you must know—the celestial calamities from beyond are different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That man once pierced the Underworld with a single sword, triggering the invasion of the Abyssal Prison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The land sank, the stars shifted, ten out of ten homes in the mortal realm stood empty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Had it not been for a great being intervening and manipulating creation, the mortal realm would have already been replaced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior brother spoke indifferently: “That matter is past. Do not speak of it again. I will issue orders for Fang Shi to enter the Demon Valley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint voice snapped: “Are you going to deepen the karmic ties further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His Heaven and Earth souls are only slightly flawed—not beyond repair.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The deeper his connection to this world, the worse it is for him. Do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior brother shrugged: “So you want to stop him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me? I’m old. I can’t do this anymore. Do as you please. Even if I disagree, can you not still act?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I say you cannot see fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1592,"2026-06-20T12:43:33.559Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7d55edf801ec507fc14305fb99b5e42d287df1dfe4f897cf99568f52a4944069","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-64","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-62",109,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-cover.jpg"]