Hell-Bent Anger
Kil is the boy and Eden is the girl. What do I expect? They were standing beside the protagonist, I'm not surprised.
Not to mention, without the system, I cannot sense their cultivation base. Mina must have done something.
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[Kil Jamie]
7th Stage of Qi Condensation.
Rare Turtle Spiritual Roots.
A commoner boy who was one of the weakest in his Academy before he met Mina who awakened his spiritual roots.
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Spiritual roots...
The core of a cultivator, spiritual roots is like a talent that grants different things. In Kil's case, he has a high defence due to his Turtle spiritual roots.
For my spiritual roots... Well...
I don't even want to talk about it. My spiritual roots were the worst spiritual roots a human could ever have. If I didn't extract from Mina, I would only be able to reach the 6th stage of Qi Condensation today with the River Flow cultivation method.
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[Eden pine]
8th Stage of Qi Condensation.
Rapier Talent B
A commoner girl who was bullied by her peers for using a rapier. Mina's guidance allowed her to break through her limits and become one of the strongest swordswomen in the future.
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Now that I think about it, I have heard of the name Eden and Kil back when I was a wandering adventurer. Their achievements include saving several villages from monster raids and defeating a vicious band of bandits, saving thousands of women kept captive.
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I press yes.
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Extraction complete.
Plot Armour rank: 4->5
(Congratulations! You have unlocked the shop feature by reaching rank 5!)
Current plot points: 500
Talent extracted:
-Rapier B
Spiritual roots extracted:
-Rare turtle spiritual roots.
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Shop? There's such a feature?
Uhh... Shop.
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{Welcome to the dimensional shop}
Daily Deals:
- 1x Qi Condensation pill (20 points)
- 1x Earth Sword Array[tier 1] (500 points)
- 2x Foundation Establishment Pill (200 points)
(Search:___________)(filter)
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Sword array?! What the...
Sword Arrays or formations are one of the best ways to suppress someone without putting in much effort except for the preparation.
One sword array is priceless in this world, just getting one would be considered a fortune of a lifetime.
I gulp as I press on the Earth Sword Array.
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Successfully purchased [Earth Sword Array(tier 1)]
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!!!!
A sudden sharp pain occurs in my head.
"Argh!"
I held my head as I try to endure it.
After a short moment, the pain subdues.
I...
A bunch of images and words appear in my head. The positions of the sword, Qi(mana) manipulation for activating the array, and procedures. All of it is in my head.
This Earth Sword Array is relatively weak compared to other arrays but it should be enough for now. This array allows the ground to be manipulated into a weapon using the manipulation of Mana and sword intent. It can easily be countered, however, by reversing the flow of mana in the array. Thus, disrupting the mana manipulation and breaking the array.
But the only ones who can do that are those in the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment.
The match after Mina's is Irina's. Her opponents are a group of boys in the 3rd year. They gulped as they sigh. Coldness starts to fill the arena once the match begins, it is Irina's family style. The icy cold can pierce even the deadliest defence once mastered, a formidable style I wish I could learn.
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Note: completing her quest might yield more rewards such as styles of the target.
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Yeah, thanks for the heads up.
"Ugh fuck. We surrender!" says her opponent.
"As expected of the rising genius of the academy! Even the 3rd-years are no match for her." says the emcee
Tch, that easy? People are too intimidated by her style.
Even though Irina's style is vicious, compared to the region of death, her style is nothing...
I sigh.
I breeze through the next two rounds with ease and everyone was given an hour break. Vendors have already set their stores outside the colosseum, selling delicacies and different stuff. However, Participants can order anything they want for free and it will be delivered to their room. I take full advantage of this and orders the most expensive dish with the best appetizer and drinks with deserts.
Soon, a bell can be heard and I open the door, the waiter served the dish on the coffee table and left swiftly.
T-They are actually giving this for free?! This dish is made from the meat of a category 7 dragon. I've never tasted dragon meat before. Suddenly, I notice a small note sticking out from below the plate.
I take the note out and it reads "If you do not want your family to get hurt, lose to Kelsey in the next match."
I instantly lose my appetite. I look out of the window to see Carl and his father Henry smirking at me.
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For the fourth round, I am going against Kelsey Igniz, the rising star of the igniz
I originally planned to leave Kelsey in one piece but it seems like that is not possible. I walk out of my room and find my father.
I walk to the first level and leave the colosseum. Once again, heads turn as people see me and they start gossiping. I finally spot my family enjoying a meal together at a vendor. Their smiles and glee...
I immediately clench my fist, I can feel my rage boiling.
I walk to them with a smile.
"Oh Loi! You brat!" My mother runs to me and grabs my cheek once she sees me.
"AH AH AH!! Spare me please, I still have 3 matches later."
"You brat, you really think you will make it to the finals?"
My mother constantly nags me for doing something so dangerous. This nagging, a warm nostalgic memory that I missed.
I simply smiled and say "Don't worry about it, I will be fine."
"How can I not worry-"
"Let's believe in Loi a little alright?" Says my father.
My mother stares at me and hugs me. "Please take care of yourself."
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"Yeah," I reply.
I will not let the Igniz family touch my family; I will end their entire heritage.
My father notices my clenching fist and throws a glance at me. "Ah, Loi. Want to grab a drink with me?" He says
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"Sure. Mom, we will be right back."
My father and I went into a secluded spot behind all the vendors. Without saying a word, I pass the slip of paper I found to him.
My father starts to narrow his brows in rage as he reads it.
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He passes the paper back to me and I store it in the storage ring as evidence. "Are you going to comply?" my father asks.
"Of course not, I want to mess up that piece of shit." I curse.
My father smirks. "The Igniz family have been a thorn at my side for a long time, it's time we teach them a lesson. Don't worry about us. In addition to the scroll you placed, I have also sent several 7th stage core formations to patrol the colosseum in secret and a few more to keep a lookout on our family. Of course, if they are by my side, you don't have to worry. But, when I cannot follow them without becoming suspicious, that is when we need to worry."
After an awkward silence, my father pat me on my back and smiled. "Let's go back. Don't worry too much and just continue in what you do."
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"Yeah."
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"Welcome back everyone! We hope you enjoyed the short break because we still have many more exciting battles to witness. For our next match, we will have our famous solo player Loi fighting against the rising star of the Igniz family, Kelsey!! Well, let's not keep our fighters waiting shall we? From the north, we have Kelsey!"
A young man with a slim build walks into the arena elegantly. He is wearing a white coat and blue pants like some exquisite prince. On his shoulders are a board of gold medals attached. He swipes his brown hair aside and waves at everyone.
"And on the Southside, We have Loi!"
I walk in, gripping my sword tightly.
"Without further ado, let the match begin!"
A horn is blown and Kelsey immediately charges at me.
He raises his sword as a dark reddish aura expands from his sword, turning it into a bigger one.
"Take this you little shit! HAHAHA!" says Kelsey.
One swift slash down, an explosion occurred, dissipating the reddish aura from his sword. a gigantic cloud of dust and smoke spreads as a result.
As the dust clears, a silhouette can be seen. The silhouette steps out of the dust and reveals himself as Kelsey. He grips his sword tightly and raises it high with a big smirk on his face.
"OHHH!!" The audience claps and cheers.
However, the cheer died down when another silhouette can be seen as the dust completely clears up.
"What?" Kelsey mumbles.
Kelsey looks behind him to see me completely unscathed.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He immediately jumps away in retreat.
"IS THAT ALL?" I ask.
My glare becomes stronger as I click my tongue in frustration.
"What, impossible!" Says Kelsey.
I plunge my sword into the ground and channel mana into the ground, activating the Earth Sword Array. A powerful shockwave is sent throughout the entire arena. Kelsey tries to stand his ground as he set up a barrier to resist it.
"A sword array?!" Kelsey gasps. "No, this cannot be! How can a useless commoner like you-"
A block of land below Kelsey spikes up, sending Kelsey flying. I jump up and raise my leg, using my calf to hit Kelsey's head and send him back down.
*BOOM!*
"ARGH!"
Kelsey groans in pain as he realises his abdomen has been pierced by a sharp rock.
I land back on land and the ground around me starts distorting. Particles of dirt, sand, and stone gather around me, forming countless swords. I extend my right hand towards the pierced Kelsey and the swords slowly moved to Kelsey.
"w-wait... stop." Kelsey attempts to speak.
"YOU BASTARD! STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!!!!" Henry shouts.
I glare at Henry. "What's wrong, the barrier can save his life, he will not die."
"YOU! STOP!!!" Henry jumps down from the third row and tells the mage to quickly reactivate the barrier.
I swing my right hand down, all the swords start flying toward Kelsey.
The mage managed to activate the barrier in time as the countless sword stabs into Kelsey.
"Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!"
Although Kelsey will not die, he can still feel the pain. I draw my sword and walk toward Kelsey.
"NO! STAY AWAY FROM KELSEY!" Henry shouts.
"Don't interfere, old man, the battle is still ongoing. Kelsey hasn't surrendered yet." I say.
"Wait, I surrender- AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
About 30 more swords stab into Kelsey.
"Hm? What was that? You will not give up no matter what? Wow, you are resilient." I say
The barrier is a barrier that can constantly accelerate metabolism and allow incredible healing of wounds but what if I completely separate a part of the body, will another one grow out? Let's test it out.
Two more swords shoot into Kelsey's shoulder, pinning him down.
"Wait wait wait!!!" Kelsey tries to plead his way out.
However, it's no use. I slash his right arm off.
"ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
His cries of pain can be heard everywhere. The audience is neither cheering nor enjoying this, they are horrified. I do not care.
The arena is painted red with Kelsey's blood.
Mucus and tears are covering Kelsey's face, causing him to gasp for air.
"So the right arm doesn't regenerate huh, let's try the left hand-"
"That is enough!"
A rough voice demands me to stop.
I look in the direction of the voice, it is the king. "The result is clear, let him go," Ardeus says.
I glare at Ardeus before sheathing my sword and dispelling the sword array. With just a silence of horror, I left the arena and went back to my room, leaving a lump of "Kelsey" on the arena.