Lily's body was exhausted, her muscles trembling from the strain of enduring the flames. But as she opened her eyes, she felt a rush of energy surge through her body. She knew that something had changed, that she was no longer the same person she had been before.
Stella approached her, a proud smile on her face. "Well done, Lily. You have completed your transformation and become a King Realm Cultivator," she said, her voice filled with admiration.
Lily felt a sense of disbelief wash over her. She had worked hard for this moment, but she had never truly believed that she would succeed. Yet here she was, a King Realm Cultivator, a title that only a select few in the world could claim.
As she looked down at her hands, she noticed that they were glowing with a soft golden light. She could feel the power coursing through her body, a power that she had never felt before.
Orion walked over to Lily, his eyes shining with pride. "Congratulations, little sister. You did it," he said, his voice filled with genuine happiness.
Lily felt tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at her brother. She had always admired him, and his words of congratulations meant the world to her. "Thank you, Orion. I couldn't have done it without your support," she said, her voice choked with emotion.
Orion grinned at her. "Don't sell yourself short, Lily. You worked hard for this, and you deserve all the credit. I'm just happy that I could be here to witness your achievement."
Stella chimed in, "Lily, you should be proud of yourself. Becoming a King Realm Cultivator is no small feat. You have proven yourself to be one of the strongest cultivators in the world."
Lily felt a sense of gratitude towards Stella as well. The older woman had been her mentor and guide throughout her entire training, and she had pushed Lily to be the best she could be.
"I couldn't have done it without your guidance, Stella. Thank you for believing in me," Lily said, her voice filled with appreciation.
Stella smiled warmly at her. "It was my pleasure, Lily. Watching you grow and develop over the past three years has been one of the highlights of my career as a cultivator."
As they all stood there, basking in the afterglow of Lily's achievement, a sense of peace settled over the group. They had been through so much together, and yet they had emerged stronger than ever before.
Suddenly, Orion's voice cut through the calmness. "Now let's see what is your talent that you have awakened," he said, breaking the silence.
Lily was a bit surprised by his words and asked, "Brother Orion, isn't my awakening already passed, and also doesn't it require a certain item?"
Orion chuckled. "Yes, your awakening ceremony has passed, but the process of unlocking your talent is ongoing. And also, you have undergone body tempering, so your talent has been unlocked," he explained.
Lily nodded in understanding but still looked unsure about how to determine her talent. "I understand, but how do we check what my talent is?" she asked.
Orion hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to explain it. He didn't want to reveal his secret power to his sister, but at the same time, he knew that it was the only way to help her. Suddenly, Stella spoke up.
"Your brother has a mysterious power for checking other people's information," she said, looking directly at Orion. "Perhaps he could use it to help you determine your talent."
Lily was surprised by Stella's suggestion. She had always known that her brother was talented, but she had no idea that he possessed such a power. She looked at Orion with admiration and curiosity. "Wow, is that true, Brother Orion?" she asked.
Orion could only sigh in resignation. He knew he couldn't keep his ability a secret forever, especially not from his little sister. "Yes, it is true."
Lily's eyes widened in surprise and wonder. She had always known that her brother was gifted, but she had no idea that he had a power like this. "Then check my information," she said eagerly.
Orion only nodded and said, "Okay, wait a minute." He focused his mind on the system that was in his mind. He could feel the familiar sensation of his consciousness connecting with the digital realm as he requested for Lily's information.
"System, show me Lily's current status panel," Orion said.
The system responded, [Wait a minute, Host] before the panel containing Lily's information began to materialize in front of Orion's mind's eye.
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[Name: Lily]
[Race: Human]
[Realm: King Realm]
[Talent: Draconic Queen]
[Tier: S]
[Beasts: None]
[Stats]
[Constitution: A]
[Physique: A]
[Agility: A]
[Magic: A]
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Orion's eyes roamed over the status panel in front of him as he took in the information. His chin was propped up on his hand, and his expression was one of intense concentration. He had never seen his sister's information before, and he was surprised by what he saw.
"Interesting," he murmured, mostly to himself.
Lily watched him anxiously, waiting for him to tell her what he saw. She couldn't see the status panel from where she stood, but she could tell from Orion's expression that he was deep in thought.
"What is my status, brother?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Orion's eyes turned to her, and he paused for a moment before speaking. "Your Talent is good," he finally said, his voice measured.
Lily was still confused. "If it is good, then what is it?" she asked eagerly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She clasped her hands together and held them tightly against her chest.
Orion took a deep breath before responding. He didn't want to get her hopes up too much, but he also didn't want to discourage her. "Your Talent is called Draconic Queen," he said, enunciating each word carefully.
Lily's eyes widened in surprise, and she gasped. She had never heard of that Talent before, but it sounded impressive. "What does that mean?" she asked, barely able to contain her excitement.
She couldn't wait to find out more about it and what it could do. As she looked at her brother, she wondered why he hadn't explained it yet, but she didn't want to press him. For now, she would have to be patient and wait for Orion to tell her more about her Talent.