As I stood there, feeling the power of my newfound abilities, Arin nodded in approval. "You have passed the trials, Riven," he said. "Now, it is time for you to begin your cultivation."
I nodded, eager to learn more about the cultivation process. Arin led me to a secluded area, where a special cultivation platform was set up.
"The cultivation process will take time, Riven," Arin warned. "But with dedication and focus, you can achieve immortality and become a true master of the mountain."
I nodded, determined to succeed. Arin began to guide me through the cultivation process, teaching me how to harness my energy and focus my mind.
As we began, I felt a surge of energy flow through me. It was exhilarating and intense, like nothing I had ever experienced before.
The cultivation process was grueling, requiring me to focus my mind and control my energy. But with Arin's guidance, I was able to make rapid progress.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. I spent every waking moment cultivating, pushing myself to my limits and beyond.
And then, one day, I felt a sudden breakthrough. My energy surged to new heights, and I felt like I was on the verge of a major transformation.
Arin nodded in approval. "You are close, Riven," he said. "Just a little further, and you will achieve immortality."
I gritted my teeth, determination burning within me. I would not rest until I had achieved my goal.
As I continued to cultivate and train, I began to feel a strange sensation in my body. It was as if two powerful forces were clashing, trying to combine into a single, unified power.
At first, I thought it was just a side effect of my training, but as the sensation grew stronger, I realized that something was seriously wrong.
My body began to feel like it was being torn apart from the inside out. My meridians were on fire, and my energy was raging out of control.
I tried to focus my mind and calm my body, but it was no use. The two powers were too strong, and they were determined to merge into a single, immortal entity.
As the battle raged on, my body began to weaken. My vision blurred, and my breathing grew shallow. I felt like I was dying, like my body was shutting down.
And then, everything went black.
When I "died", my body was consumed by a brilliant light. The two powers had finally merged, but at what cost?
Arin found me, lying on the ground, my body still and lifeless. He checked my pulse and nodded, a look of relief on his face.
"He's not gone," Arin said to himself. "He's just...transforming."
Arin waited patiently, watching over my body as it underwent the transformation. Days passed, and my body remained still, but Arin could sense the changes taking place within me.
And then, one day, I began to stir. My body was glowing with an intense, golden light, and my energy was surging to new heights.
Arin smiled, a look of pride on his face. "Welcome back, Riven," he said. "You are now an immortal, a true master of the mountain."
But as I looked at Arin, I knew that this was just the beginning. There were still many challenges ahead, many adventures to be had.
And I was ready.