Although it was his birthday celebration, Fang Yuan wasn't in a particularly good mood.
He knew that many of the guests weren't there because they wished him happiness, they most probably wished for his early demise!
As Fang Yuan brooded over the future of the Fang Clan, a sudden, strange sensation washed over him.
His vision blurred, and a hum filled the air.
A translucent blue screen hovered in his mind's eye, glowing faintly with runic script.
[ System Initialization Complete!]
[Welcome to the Clan Building System]
[Congratulations, Host, the true protagonist of this world has started his journey, it's time we embark on your own side story.]
Fang Yuan's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. The sensation was both foreign and familiar, and the voice was clear and commanding.
"What is this?" he murmured.
Although he said that, it wasn't because he didn't understand what it was but because of the shock.
As an avid reader of webnovel in his past life, how could he be ignorant of what the system is?
However, it has been years since he was born and although he hoped for a system, an ancient man in a ring or even a forbidden scroll to appear, it never did and he had given up hope after so many years had gone by.
It had been thirty years and the system was popping out like he was born just today.
"Hahaha!"
Fang Yuan's initial shock quickly transformed into an almost uncontrollable laughter.
The realization that a system had finally arrived, albeit three decades late, was both a source of relief and amusement.
Fang Yuan's sudden outburst of laughter puzzled the guests in the room.
Especially the Zhao, Liu, and Bai family who are against the Fang Clan.
"Brother, are you alright?" Fang Mei's voice broke through his reverie, her expression a mix of concern and curiosity.
Fang Yuan quickly composed himself, waving off her concern with a reassuring smile. "I'm fine, Mei'er. Just a bit of excitement."
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and forced a calm, reassuring smile. He waved his hand dismissively as he turned his attention back to the guests.
"Everyone, please, continue to enjoy the festivities. Eat to your heart's content, and forgive me if there's anything lacking in the arrangements. Today is a day of celebration, and I want everyone to have a good time."
He gestured toward the grand tables laden with delicacies and sumptuous dishes, their aroma wafting through the hall. "Please, don't hold back. Let's make this a joyous occasion for all."
The guests, sensing that the head of the Fang family had regained his composure, resumed their cheerful conversations and laughter.
While those hostile to Fang Clan couldn't understand the sudden enthusiasm from Fang Yuan.
However, they thought that Fang Yuan was unnecessarily happy on his birthday and looked down on his behavior. As a Clan leader of One of the Five Major Clan, how could one lose their composure easily?
"Laughing in the middle of a banquet? Has the pressure finally cracked him?" one of the Zhao family members muttered under their breath.
"Hmph, so this is the so-called genius of the Fang Clan... already lost to stress," an elder one from the Liu family added.
"Let's see how long his happiness lasts," a Bai family elder sneered. "Fang Clan better pray that Fang Yuan doesn't disappear like their previous Patriarch!"
The three families continued to mock Fang Yuan, although in a low voice to avoid being heard by Fang Yuan.
Although appearing arrogant, they didn't seem to want to mess with the Fang Clan at the moment. Especially when they were inside the Fang's family turf.
The festive atmosphere continued unabated, but Fang Yuan's mind was occupied with the sudden arrival of the Clan Building System.
The system, while having arrived late was not to be underestimated. It could even be the key to solving the very problems that had been weighing heavily on his mind!
It was his chance to ensure that the Fang Clan not only survived but thrived.
He glanced around the grand hall, filled with celebrants oblivious to the monumental shift occurring within him.
The system's arrival was a game-changer, and Fang Yuan couldn't wait to check what System could do.
"System," he muttered, "What functions do you have?"
[Welcome, Host. The Clan Building System has been activated. My Purpose is to assist you in forging the most powerful clan in the Immortal Domain.
You will receive strategic guidance, top-tier cultivation resources, and unique enhancements tailored to elevate your entire lineage.
With the system's help, you will raise a legacy that reigns supreme in the whole immortal domain. Your path to becoming the greatest clan leader in the Immortal Domain has already begun.]
Wait... elevate my lineage? Don't tell me... does this system expect me to... produce offspring? Am I about to become one of those harem protagonists I used to mock?
Fang Yuan stared at the screen for a while trying to really wonder what it really meant, and if what he really thought was true.
"What should I do first?"
Fang Yuan asked the system in his mind.
[ Host, the system will provide you with a Starter Kit containing basic cultivation resources. Additionally, you will begin to receive missions and quests with suitable rewards. ]
Fang Yuan's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. Although he has yet to see what the System could truly do, reading any System novel will let you know that System is a cheat to become the strongest.
"Proceed with the Starter Kit," Fang Yuan commanded.
[ Congratulations! Host has received: 10 Qi transformation Pill, 10 Marrow Cleansing Pill. Please access your Storage to claim your rewards. ]
"This is incredible," Fang Yuan muttered, a smile playing on his lips.
Qi transformation Pills are much more effective to those in the Qi Transformation Stage. For those cultivators, above the Qi transformation Stage, it wasn't as useful.
However, rather than that, the 10-Marrow Cleansing Pill was what caught his eyes the most.