The setting sun bled crimson across Payne Manor, casting long, jagged shadows over the courtyard's cracked stone path. Lordi Payne, the Seventh Young Master, trudged homeward, his boots scuffing the stone path in a steady rhythm. Servants flitted past him—eyes down, hands clutching brooms or baskets, pretending he wasn't there. Their silence wrapped around him, thick and familiar, as if he were a nobody. Lordi Payne didn't mind. It was only when he reached the courtyard's edge that a maid's voice sliced through the hush, light yet bored, like she was reciting a chore list. "The Madam says the Immortal Masters from the Holy Sect are staying a few days," she drawled, barely glancing his way. "They've taken a shine to those pastries—the ones with Colourless Spirit Mushrooms. She wants you to head up Mountain Grimvale tomorrow and gather more. Do it well, Seventh Young Master, and there's a hefty reward waiting." "Understood," Lordi replied, his tone cool and even, untouched by her casual disrespect. He turned away, the words settling like dust. Truth was, he relished his place in the sprawling, decaying manor. Like his secluded cottage tucked far beyond the main halls, it was a quiet corner—unseen, untouched by the clamor of clan family politics or prying eyes. No one spared him a second thought, no one paid him any attention, and that suited him just fine. His cottage is so forsaken, you could slit a throat in broad daylight, bury the mess, and not a soul would blink. Nowadays, reckless bravado's gone stale—out of style. The new fashion main character, the ones who climb to the peak of the cultivation, they slink low, unseen, staying low-profile, dodging every spotlight. Steady steps outlast wild leaps—that's the real road to the Great Dao. And in this regard, Lordi Payne considered himself an expert. He prided himself on this very thing: steadiness. In his past life, he'd been a cautious soul—some sneered coward, but he wore it like armor. Reborn into this brutal new world, that instinct had only hardened, honed by a reality where every shadow hid teeth. This is not a peaceful world. Evil cultivators twisted the air, Horror phenomenas seeped from the earth, and Demon Beasts prowled as common as flies. The Payne Clan, while influential, was merely a subordinate force under the Abyss Pit Sect, a notorious demonic sect. Known for their ruthless nature, an Abyss Pit Sect immortal master would often unleash devastation across three thousand miles of land—all over a single word of disagreement or the slightest hint of disrespect. The mere thought of such horrors—and what the future might bring—sent a shiver down his spine. Thus, Lordi Payne had developed a habit ritual of daily self-reflection: Have I been steady enough today? Can I be even more steady in the future? What new methods of steadiness can I adopt? Thanks to this mindset mantra, Lordi Payne, who had been reborn (reincarnate) into this viper-nest-like world as an infant, successfully managed to survive and grow in an environment filled with danger. His birth mother had passed away early, his father chased skirts with reckless glee, barely paid him any care attention, his stepmother schemed with jealous venom, and the entire clan simmered with rivalries cloaked in smiles. Yet, through it all, Lordi Payne endured, he had remained steady, unnoticed, quietly biding his time and avoiding trouble. Steady steps outlast wild leaps, he told himself. It wasn't just survival—it was his edge. Like any typical transmigrator, Lordi Payne had stumbled upon a hidden advantage. The moment he stepped into his secluded cottage, he barred the door behind him. His movements were methodical—checking every window, testing every latch, his sharp eyes scanning for even the faintest trace of disturbance. Only after his third sweep, utterly certain of his solitude, did the tension in his shoulders ease. A thrill surged through him, but he forced calm into his voice as his mind reached inward. "System," he commanded, "I've collected enough spirit stones. No more delays—activate now." ~Ding! A soft ping chimed in his mind as a translucent interface shimmered into existence—visible to his eyes alone. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ~ System Activation Status >>>>>>>> > [USER PROFILE] - Name: Lordi Payne - Race: Human - Gender: Male - Age: 18 - Identity: Branch family disciple of the Payne Clan in Deerspring Town - Cultivation Level: Second Layer of Qi Refinement Stage > Pending... A neutral synthetic and emotionless voice resonated in Lordi Payne's mind, its tone mechanical and devoid of inflection. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] > Detected Activation Resource: [Spirit $tones] > Quantity: Sufficient for AllFullOS activation. > Analysing Resources Quality... - Quality: Acceptable (Grade: D+) > Proceed with activation? - Host, do you permit the system to absorb these spirit $tones and activate? - Input Required: [Y/N] Lordi Payne drew a steadying breath. This was it. The culmination of years of patience, scheming, and self-denial. "Yes!" His voice was ironclad, unwavering. In an instant, the 300 D$t (low-grade—or D-grade Spirit $tones) he had painstakingly saved since childhood—scrimping and even sacrificing his own cultivation resources—were siphoned away by an invisible force. The translucent panel before him exploded into a storm of golden fire, tongues of light lashing its surface violently. For one breathless second, chaos reigned—then, as suddenly as it began, the dazzling flames collapsed inward. The panel reformed and stabilised, pristine and humming with new energy. When the System spoke again, its once-flat tone now carried something different: a faint hint of enthusiasm. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] >>>>>>>> > SYSTEM BOOTING... > Welcome to the All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation SystemTM (AllFullOS v1.0.0) > Loading promotional message... ... >>>>>>>> [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] > All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System is at your service! > One-Click-Cultivation, Worry-Free-Ascension! - [Features] - Intelligent upgrades tailored to your cultivation needs! - Fully automated cultivation: Sit back, relax, and let the system do the work! - Eliminate accidents: No more qi deviation, guaranteed! - Avoid inner demons: Our patented "Mind-Calming Protocol" ensures mental stability! - Achieve your dream of ascension: From Qi Refinement Stage to Deity Immortality, we've got you covered! - Why choose us? 99.9% success rate in cultivation breakthroughs! Rated 5 stars by over 10,000 cultivators! ... ... ... The panel's base flickered as the [System Activation Status] dissolved into shimmering pixels. In its place, a sleek new interface materialized, revealing five buttons arranged in perfect symmetry—each pulsing with latent power. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ~ [Select Cultivation Technique] ~ [Select Spell] ~ [Select Divine Ability] ~ [Select Duration] ~ [Cultivation Now] For the first time in eighteen years, Lordi Payne's usually steady and cautious heart stirred with excitement. Without hesitation, he focused his mind and tap on the [Select Cultivation Technique]. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ~ [Select Cultivation Technique] > Function Please select your foundational cultivation path. ... The system's prompt voice resonated through his bones, the interface shimmered, revealing a single technique name, blazing in blood-red, bold characters calligraphy. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ~ [Select Cultivation Technique] > [Bone Tempering Art] This was the ancestral cultivation technique of the Payne Clan, and the only one currently available to him. The Payne Clan's Bone Tempering Art was cultivated into three stages: Iron-tier Bone, Refined-tier Bone, and Jade-tier Bone. Once the Iron-tier Bone level was achieved, the cultivator's body would become impervious to blades and spears, their fists as heavy as hammers, and their palms as sharp as swords. They could tear apart tigers and wolves with their bare hands. However, as a martial technique originating from the Abyss Pit Sect, the cultivation process of Bone Tempering Art was as brutal as it was powerful. Each session of cultivation required the practitioner to shatter and grind their bones into fragments, then use the martial technique's Qi circulation methods to refine and reassemble the skeleton piece by piece. This cultivation process was excruciatingly painful, and those with weak wills often gave up after their first attempt. Some, with particularly poor body constitutions, even died from the sheer agony midway through the cultivation process. In short, every cultivator who mastered the Bone Tempering Art possessed exceptional talent and an iron will. However, there was a "softer" way to practice this martial technique: by consuming Bone Tempering Pills. These elixir pills not only significantly reduced the pain but also doubled the effectiveness of the cultivation process. However, the Bone Tempering Pills could only be alchemized by the Abyss Pit Sect. The Payne Clan, a small fish in Deerspring's vast pond, wielded little sway. Their annual haul from the Abyss Pit Sect? A meager ten Bone Tempering Pills The clan chief, as the iron spine of the family, naturally claimed five pills to fuel his dominance. The three clan elders each took one, and the clan heir received one as a nod to his future. By the time it trickled down to Lordi Payne, a mere branch family disciple, there was nothing left. He had never even seen a Bone Tempering Pill in his life! Despite this, Lordi Payne had managed to forge half of his body skeleton to the Iron-tier Bone level and reach the second layer of the Qi Refinement Stage—a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. "Under normal circumstances, without the boosting support of Bone Tempering Pills, a full cultivation cycle of Bone Tempering Art would take at least three months, even with the aid of medicinal herbs. Rushing the cultivation process would only strain the base of body and lead to counterproductive results," Lordi Payne thought, rubbing his hands with eagerness and excitement. "But now... I have the system!" Lordi Payne was eager to test the AllFullOS System's capabilities. After selecting the [Bone Tempering Art], he immediately tap open the [Select Duration] option. He had initially planned to choose a shortest duration to get a feel for the system, but the first option at the top was [One Year], followed by [Ten Years], [One Hundred Years], and so on, stretching into absurdity. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ~ [Select Duration] > [One Year] > [Ten Years] > [One Hundred Years] ... Lordi Payne was speechless. It wasn't until he scrolled to the very bottom that he found the option he was looking for. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] ... > [One Cosmos Singularity Loop] ... > [Ten Million Cosmos Singularity Loops] ... > [OCC] - (One-click-cultivation. Features: Temporary practice. Smart duration.) Lordi Payne relieved, he selected this option and then pointed [Cultivation Now]. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] > All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation SystemTM is at your service! ~ Loading service announcement... >>>>>> > One-click-cultivation: Enabled > Cultivation hosting: Initializing... - Friendly reminder: During cultivation, the host will lose control of his/her body. - Do not panic. This is a normal system function. > Initializing body control override... The interface panel glowed twice before gradually fading away. The system's voice returned to its usual mechanical tone. Before Lordi Payne could react, a slight dizziness washed over him. An invisible force took control of his body, positioning him into the proper cultivation posture with effortless precision. A warm sensation spread from his dantian as the martial Qi of Bone Tempering Art began to circulate automatically. A sharp, tingling pain spread through his bones as they began to fracture and split apart. However, under the guidance of the system, the broken bones vibrated rapidly, undergoing a process of accelerated metabolism and regeneration. His pores opened, expelling impurities from his body in a steady stream. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and even carried a sense of natural harmony. Compared to his previous cultivation sessions—where he had to split his focus and risk severe injury with the slightest mistake—this system-hosted cultivation felt almost... enjoyable. "This AllFullOS system is perfect for someone like me—a cautious, low-key cultivator who just wants to stay out of trouble!" Lordi Payne thought gleefully. "It's like special Hacks crafted specifically for people like me!" Lordi Payne was still basking in his joy when the system suddenly chimed with a "Ding!" The previously hidden panel reappeared, displaying new text prompts. ~ Ding! *System Notification Chime* [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] > Scanning cultivation requirements... > Detected lack of Cultivation Material: [Bone Tempering Pills] (Error: 191) - Host inventory: EMPTY - Error: Insufficient materials for cultivation. > Analysing available options... > Pending... ... Lordi Payne: "???" "Wait... the AllFullOS System's One-Click-Cultivation requires Bone Tempering Pills?" Where can he supposed to get those for the system?! Before he could fully understand this, the system chimed again, and new text stream on the panel. [AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0] > Pending... ... > Executing optimal solution... > All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation SystemTM has decided to be *GENEROUS* today! > Bone Tempering Pills x10 will be gifted to the host for FREE. > Processing... Wow! Dang good?! Lordi Payne spirits lifted. But just as he was beginning to feel relieved, his body suddenly stood up on its own. Lordi Payne: "?" His body moved swiftly and decisively, striding toward the cottage exit. Lordi Payne: "???" Lordi Payne was momentarily stunned, but before he could react, his body—moving at a speed far beyond his current cultivation level—burst out of his cottage like a flash blur. In mere moments, he had dashed into the Evergreen Courtyard, one of the most heavily guarded areas of the entire Payne Manor. It was only then that Lordi Payne realised: the Evergreen Courtyard was where the immortal masters of the Abyss Pit Sect were staying! These were guests whom the entire Payne Clan treated with utmost caution and respect! What the HELL?!?!