The Oracle Ruler

1254 Pushups.

“Nora,” Bradley said thoughtfully while looking at the floating interface.

“Why are some of my cultivation manuals locked? And why is the Soul section locked too?”

He paused before continuing.

“I can also see that my bloodline and physique are unawakened. What does all of this mean?”

Leonora responded calmly.

[Your cultivation manuals and soul techniques are currently sealed because your bloodline has not awakened yet.]

Bradley raised an eyebrow.

[Once your bloodline awakens, your physique will automatically awaken as well. At that moment, the cultivation manuals hidden within your bloodline will unlock.]

[That will mark the true beginning of your cultivation path.]

Bradley leaned back in his chair, listening carefully.

Leonora continued.

[As for the empty defense and movement technique sections…

Mortals cannot use them.]

“Why?” Bradley asked.

[Because mortals lack Spiritual Qi. Without Spiritual Qi, they cannot circulate energy through their veins or channel it into the muscles of their legs to increase speed or agility.

They also cannot form energy-based defenses.

Therefore, mortals can only train their bodies to become stronger and develop sharper reflexes.]

She paused briefly.

[However, you are different.]

Bradley’s eyes narrowed slightly.

[There are many anomalous aspects about your existence. But revealing them now would be meaningless. In time, you will discover them yourself.]

Bradley nodded slowly.

“So what should I do first?”

[Raise your Body Cultivation to Tier 4. Only then should you attempt to awaken your bloodline.]

Bradley smiled.

“Understood. I’ll train hard.”

Leonora seemed satisfied.

[Good. Now take the Bone Cleansing Pill and consume it.]

Bradley blinked.

“…And how exactly do I do that?”

[Simply think about it. The pill will appear in your hand.]

Bradley closed his eyes for a moment and focused.

Bone Cleansing Pill.A faint flash of light appeared.

In the next second, a white pill with faint golden patterns appeared in his palm. The pill released a refreshing fragrance that instantly filled the room.

Bradley swallowed involuntarily.

“That smells… incredible.”

[Go ahead and eat it.]

Bradley didn’t hesitate.

The moment the pill entered his mouth, it melted.

A cool sensation spread through his body. Soon that cool energy reached his bones. Bradley felt an indescribable comfort spreading throughout his skeleton. It felt as if his bones were being soaked in a warm spring.

His mind relaxed completely.

He almost fell asleep from the pleasant feeling.

Inside his mind, Leonora giggled mischievously.

[Hehehe…]

[I can't wait to see his face when the real effect starts.]

Minutes later…

Bradley suddenly frowned.

The pleasant feeling was changing.

The cool sensation slowly transformed into something else.

Something painful.

Very painful.

Then suddenly, the energy exploded inside his bones.

“AHHH!!”

Bradley screamed.

“F–FUCK!!”

The pain was unbearable.

It felt like his bones had been thrown into a volcano. From his skull to the bones in his toes, everything burned.

The pill was now forcing impurities out of his bones. And that process required extreme pressure and pain.

Bradley collapsed to his knees.

His body trembled violently.

Sweat poured down his face.

If he knew Leonora was actually enjoying the show, he would have cursed her endlessly.

The torture lasted two entire hours.

Finally,

The burning sensation faded.

Bradley fell onto the floor, breathing heavily.

“Haah…”

Suddenly he coughed.

A cloud of black gas escaped from his mouth.

Bradley blinked.

Then he noticed something disgusting.

His entire body was covered with a black, sticky, foul-smelling liquid.

“…What the hell?”

He sniffed.

“Ugh! That stinks!

Were these impurities really inside my bones?!”

Bradley immediately rushed into the bathroom to wash himself again.

After cleaning up and changing into fresh clothes, he returned to his room and laid down on the bed.

“Nora,” he said.

“Show me my stats.”

The system screen appeared.

[Body Cultivation

Level: Level 2 Body Refiner

Strength: 48

Agility: 54

Intelligence: 72

Health: 100/100

Stamina: 60

Perception: 60

Bradley sat upright instantly.

“What the?!”

“My stats doubled!”

Leonora calmly responded.

[A normal Level 2 Body Refiner usually has stats around this range.

Strength: 16

Agility: 18

Intelligence: 24

Health: 100/100

Stamina: 20

Perception: 20]

Bradley whistled.

“That’s a huge difference.”

Leonora continued.

[You are not normal. For reasons you are not yet aware of, your physical attributes are roughly three times stronger than others at the same level. In fact, your current stats are comparable to those of Level 5 or Level 6 Body Refiners.]

Bradley grinned.

“Sounds good.”

But Leonora immediately warned him.

[Do not attempt to fight people at those levels. Your body may have similar stats, but their combat experience and refined techniques would easily kill you. Your safe combat limit is two levels above your current stage.]

Bradley nodded.

“Understood.”

Satisfied, he prepared to sleep.

Suddenly,

BANG!! BANG!! BANG!!

A loud noise echoed throughout the dormitory. It was 4:30 AM.

A powerful voice thundered through loudspeakers.

“All novice recruits must assemble at the training field within one minute!

Wear your uniforms before arriving!”

Confused voices erupted across the dormitory.

“How are we supposed to dress and get there in one minute?!” The Novices complained.

Meanwhile…

Bradley remained lying on his bed.

He yawned. Then stretched lazily.

Leonora sighed.

[Get up, you lazy cocoon. It’s your first day here and you already want to break the rules?]

Bradley reluctantly stood up.

He brushed his teeth, took a quick shower, and put on his uniform.

Then he casually walked toward the training field.

When he arrived, Everyone was already there.

“Good morning, novices!” one of the senior instructors shouted from a raised platform.

“Good morning, sir!!” the recruits responded loudly.

“There should be 1200 recruits present today,” the instructor said.

“Begin roll call!”

The recruits began shouting their numbers.

“1!”

“2!”

“3!”

“…

“290!”

“909!”

“1199!”

The instructor frowned.

“I was told there were 1200 recruits. So who the hell is...”

Before he finished, a calm voice echoed from behind.

“1200.”

Everyone turned.

They saw a tall, handsome young man walking casually toward the formation.

It was Bradley.

The instructor’s expression darkened.

“Who are you?”

Bradley smiled calmly.

“I’m Novice Number 1200.

And I’m here for my first training.”

His relaxed attitude instantly angered many people. Especially the male recruits. The instructor’s eyes burned with irritation.

“Oh, so you think you’re above the rules?”

Bradley said nothing.

The instructor sneered.

“Let me teach you something. Here, I am the law. For being late…

You will perform push-ups equal to the number of seconds you were late.”

He glanced at his watch.

“1,254 push-ups.

Now get down and start your punishment!”

Bradley slowly smiled.

“Sir…

Yes, sir.”

Then he dropped to the ground.

And began doing push-ups.

With a devilish grin on his face.