The sun dipped low, casting elongated shadows across the Temporal Ruins. Wei Tian stood at the heart of the labyrinth, a faint glow of the Chrono Crystal pulsing in his hand. The trial was nearly complete, but the system buzzed with an additional requirement.
[System]: Quest condition partially fulfilled. Reward artifact acquired. Reputation Points pending. Host must guide disciple to stabilize artifact and gain full reward.
Xuán Wèi stepped forward, his presence steadying the temporal distortions around Wei Tian.
"Don't just grab the artifact," he instructed. "Merge with it. Make it part of your Dao, or it'll be useless."
Wei Tian's Training Moment
The young disciple closed his eyes, focusing on the flow of time and void around him. Every breath synchronized with the ripples of energy. Wei Tian's innate affinity reacted perfectly to Xuán Wèi's guidance.
Silver energy swirled around him.
The Chrono Crystal levitated, embedding faintly into his cultivation aura.
Wei Tian felt the first tangible expansion of his Time & Void Dao.
"Good," MC said, his grin faint. "You're learning… but don't think this is the peak. The ruins were just the beginning."
System Rewards and Sect Reputation
[System Update]: Quest complete. Full rewards granted. Wei Tian +20% Time & Void Dao affinity. Chrono Crystal integrated.
Reputation Points +10. Sect Appearance Upgrade applied — temporal aura now visible around entire courtyard.
The courtyard shimmered, catching the attention of other cultivators and passing travelers. Even minor sect members noticed a subtle shift in aura — Xuanling Sect's influence was quietly expanding.
Post-Quest Reflection
Wei Tian wiped sweat from his brow, gazing at the glowing artifact in his hand.
"Master… this power… it feels different," he murmured.
Xuán Wèi leaned casually against a nearby pillar. "It is. But remember — power without control is meaningless. You'll learn to bend it to your will, not let it bend you."
The young disciple nodded, a newfound determination in his eyes.
[System Note]: Next plug-in quest queued for Wei Tian. Additional disciples recruitment pending.