It has been five days since Nightin awakened the LSGS system. In the four days he spent in the Nascent Mountain all alone by himself, he went around slaying countless number of demon beasts, one of them was even at the first cla.s.s seventh sub realm.
There were countless times he was near death, but every time he survived and fought through it, he could feel his strength and heart growing stronger. He could see the clear path ahead of him, he just needed to put in more effort and he would one day, stand at the peak of this world.
Looking back at his stats, he finds that all his current efforts were worth it. However he knows that his current strength is nothing compared to the enemy he"s facing. "If this is my current strength, I"ll be nothing but a piece of trash to the rosa family! I have to get stronger,much much stronger!" This was the only idea he had in mind at this point of time.
That"s right, if he was only going to remain at the Martial Apprentice fourth realm with stronger combat strength than the norm, how would he take revenge and step onto the grand path awaiting their owner?
In front of him right now is a Wild demonic ape at the Martial Apprentice eighth realm. "Take this,wind slas.h.!.+"
Clang
The full force attack of his did nothing to the wild ape besides getting it triggered. Not even the slightest wound or even mark could be seen on the ape"s skin, it was clear that this ape wasn"t as simple as it seems.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately dashed off deeper into the forest left without a choice, even though both ways led to great danger, the only way he can even survive right now would be the latter.
If he chooses to retaliate, it would be an instant death he faces, but it he chooses to venture deeper in, there"s still the slightest chance of escape.
Even so, after travelling for about half an hour, his legs started to give in and sweat was dripping down his face, his robes were sticking to his skin.
Huff
Huff
The sound of him exhaling deeply could be heard as they mixed in with the rustling of the bushes they get into contact with, many innocent nature beings were killed by their cat and mouse game, but Nightin was left without a choice even though he didn"t want this to happen.
Growlll
Hearing the ape which was still keeping up its chase, Nightin could only pressure his legs once again to keep up the speed, if he decides to rest for even just that one moment, he was sure that the ape would seize that small opening.
It was at this moment that his whole body felt relaxed all of a sudden, he felt his muscles strengthening and that the first strand of spirit energy has developed in his body at the Martial Apprentice fifth realm.
Circulating that one strand of spirit energy into both his legs, he made used of it to gain a speed boost and finally shook the demon ape off.
"Phew, I finally ditched that G.o.dd.a.m.n demon ape. If it was a female l.u.s.ting for a man, I would already have been done for." Nightin sighed to himself as he wiped off the sweat from his forehead.
Suddenly, Nightin felt a tug from below him and before he knew it, he was being dragged somewhere else by a mysterious force outside of his control.
Thud
Nightin landed on the cold hard ground and what appeared in his view was total darkness, even when he looked up, all he could see was pitch black darkness which he couldn"t see through.
Flicker
Suddenly, a ball of flame lit up above him and he could see the ball of flame dispersing itself into the torches by the side of the dimly illuminated cave.
Following the signs on the walls formed by scratch makes, he treaded carefully as he wandered deeper into the unknown.
He doesn"t know what was awaiting his arrival, neither does he know whether it"s a blessing or harm, but it was the only thing he could do right now.
As a mortal before he stepped onto the cultivation path, it was his hobby and interest to read up on general knowledge about the world and things that only the top experts are capable of doing.
There was one aspect about Martial Saints which he has never forgotten ever since the first he read it, the fact that they can steal someone"s soul and body to come back to life.
This may be a risky process with a high chance of both parties dying, but it"s still their best shot which is much better when compared to living in solitude alone and being neglected by everything and everyone, including the laws of this world.
One won"t be able to feel anything, there"s no warmth or coldness, there"s no five senses which means that they can speak, but that"s all they can do.
It was at this time that a old man appeared within his view at the end of the road.
The man may be old and he has a scar that cuts down diagonally on his face, from the forehead to the lower cheek. He was only wearing a robe tattered beyond belief and was clearly on his last breath.
"Young lad, come over here." The old man spoke out so slowly and softly that Nightin only barely managed to catch what he said in this absolute silence.
Ba Thump
Ba Thump
Nightin could feel his heart palpitating at a rapid rate which increases with every step taken, but he didn"t bother to retreat as he had a mysterious feeling towards the old man.
Walking up to him, the man looked through his right eye which wasn"t covered up by black hair that rests down and said "Young lad, just remember that my name is Phoenix."