Sitting on the edge of his futon, the weight of his new reality settling upon him, Qin Tianyu contemplated his next steps. "First things first," he mused aloud, "I can't keep calling you system. If you're going to be with me forever, I need to think of a name. How about Sophia?"

The system replied promptly, [Understood, host! Changing name to Sophia]

With a newfound sense of familiarity, Tianyu's thoughts turned toward understanding the intricacies of the system that had become an integral part of his existence. "Sophia, give me more details about how the system works."

[Understood, host!] The response was punctual, followed by a deluge of information that poured into his mind.

Sophia provided a comprehensive explanation of every facet of the system:

Experience Reserve: He could store excess experience points in a reserve, allowing him to control when to allocate them for his cultivation, skills, or other enhancements.

Earning Experience Points: He could earn experience points by sleeping, cultivating during the day, or by engaging in battles with creatures or cultivators.

System Shop: The shop allowed him to spend experience points on various items, including pills, formulas, spirit beast eggs, techniques, and weapons.

Sign-In System: He could sign in daily to receive rewards, including experience points, items, and other valuable resources.

Feats of Strength: Achieving remarkable feats would earn him system rewards, enhancing his progress and capabilities.

Gacha System: He could use experience points to spin the gacha for random rewards that scaled with his cultivation level.

Alchemy: He could fuse ingredients using the system to perform alchemy, creating powerful pills and items.

Equipment Forging and Enchanting: With the system's guidance, he could forge and enchant weapons and equipment to enhance their attributes.

As Sophia continued explaining, Qin Tianyu sat wide-eyed and amazed. The sheer scope of what the system offered left him both exhilarated and overwhelmed.

"Wow," he murmured as Sophia's explanations came to a halt, "that's a lot."

The system's reply oozed with pride, [Yes, host! Sophia is the most advanced system that is able to help you achieve all of your dreams.]

Tianyu took a moment to absorb everything he had learned before delving further into his inquiries. "So I can spend my experience points from my 'exp pool' to directly raise my cultivation level."

[Yes, host!]

"And what is my current cultivation level?" he asked, curious to know where he stood.

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[Host, you are yet to start on the road of cultivation. Currently, the host is a normal human.]

"I see," he muttered to himself, contemplating his starting point. "So if I can gain 1 exp for every hour I sleep, how long will this take me to raise myself to the next level?"

Sophia's response was swift and precise, providing him with the information he sought.

[Host, the next level requires 500xp to advance to the Foundation realm - initiate. This will take the host 500 hours of sleep, or 62.5 days, providing the host sleeps 8 hours per night.]

Tianyu's lips curled into a thoughtful smile. "Two months to step onto the path of cultivation isn't bad," he mused aloud.

Interrupting his thoughts, Sophia chimed in, [Host! Sophia would like to remind the host that the host can also cultivate himself during the day, provided the host learns how.]

The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. "Why didn't I think of that?" he exclaimed, a mix of excitement and regret welling up within him.

Sophia was about to respond, but he anticipated her response, quickly adding, "No sarcastic remarks from you, please."

For once, Sophia remained silent, her absence of a retort confirming the point he had just made.

"Sophia, explain to me the realms of martial arts," Tianyu's curiosity led him to seek a deeper understanding of the world he was now a part of.

[Yes, host!] Sophia's voice conveyed an air of expertise as she meticulously elucidated the ten realms of cultivation, each one representing a pinnacle of power and skill.

[Initiate Realm: The starting point of cultivation, where one learns the basics of Qi manipulation and begins their journey into martial arts.]

[True Qi Realm: Practitioners begin to cultivate their internal energy, enabling them to perform basic Qi-based attacks and defensive techniques.]

[Spiritual Embryo Realm: At this stage, cultivators start forming their spiritual core, which enhances their strength and allows them to utilize more complex techniques.]

[Elemental Attunement Realm: Cultivators gain the ability to attune with elemental forces, such as fire, water, wind, and earth, adding elemental attributes to their attacks.]

[Celestial Harmony Realm: This level signifies a harmonious fusion between the cultivator's body, Qi, and spirit, resulting in a significant power boost and access to higher-tier techniques.]

[Void Serenity Realm: At this transcendent stage, cultivators can manipulate space and time on a small scale, granting them incredible speed and reaction abilities.]

[Ethereal Sovereign Realm: Cultivators at this level can harness ethereal energy to unleash devastating attacks, manipulate the environment, and even exhibit minor control over life and death.]

[Divine Ascendant Realm: One of the highest mortal ranks, practitioners attain god-like power, with control over natural elements, celestial bodies, and the ability to heal severe injuries.]

[Mythical Apex Realm: A realm rumored only in legends, where cultivators approach the boundaries of immortality, wielding immense cosmic power and the capacity to shape reality itself.]

Tianyu's excitement couldn't be contained. "That sounds really cool!" he exclaimed with genuine enthusiasm.

Sophia tried to mimic his excitement, but her artificial tone only made him chuckle.

"Sophia, how many exp points are in my pool right now?" he inquired, curious about his current resources.

Sophia promptly responded, explaining that the pool contained zero experience points after he used some to access the memories of the previous Qin Tianyu.

"I see," he pondered, "So there's nothing I can do right now until I sleep, as I currently have no cultivation technique."

Sophia chimed in, her tone eager, [Host! There is still a newbie gift pack to open - a welcome into your new life!]

Tianyu's surprise was evident. "I get a gift now on top of all of this?"

"Open it," he instructed, a mix of anticipation and gratitude coloring his words.

[Yes, host!] Sophia's response was swift, as a sense of excitement emanated from her digital presence.

The gift pack unfolded before him:

1x Blood Cleansing Pill

1x Marrow Cleansing Pill

1x Ticket for a Free Gacha Spin

1x Low-level Technique Manual for the Polearm

1x Free Weapon Redemption

Tianyu's eyes widened as he processed the contents. "This is... incredible."

Sophia's digital voice conveyed satisfaction, [Yes, host! It is a gesture to welcome you into this new world and aid you on your journey.]

A grin tugged at the corners of Tianyu's lips. "Alright, Sophia, let's make the most of this." He glanced at the low-level technique manual for the polearm, a weapon he had always admired. "Maybe it's time to learn something new."

Sophia responded, her tone encouraging, [Certainly, host! The path to greatness starts with the first step.]

Tianyu's excitement grew as he picked up the technique manual, the words of his new life echoing in his mind. With each turn of the page, he felt a surge of determination to mold himself into a formidable cultivator, protect the love he had found, and rise above the challenges that lay ahead.