The Hunt

His body brimmed with explosive power, it was like a ferocious wolf was hiding underneath his calm and handsome face. He was lost in cultivation, he woke up the next day feeling refreshed, glancing around, his mind ruminated about what happened the previous day, his heart became heavy.

Although, he had no idea of how terrifying the Blind Feind was, a future clash was inevitable.

His mind wandered about the possible ways, he could increase his strength faster but it came blank.

The system had emphasized that there was no goodies for him until the Spirit Realm. The Awakening Ceremony was just three weeks away, he made up his mind to fight Spirit beast to improve his combat experience.

He took out the small pouch, and poured out its content, different bottles of pills fell to the ground, a ragged map. Ye Mo was dissapointed, as expected of thieves, they never bring their properties when going on a mission. Energy replenishing pill, strong enhancing pill, thanks to the alchemy encyclopedia, he recognized the pills at first glance, he took out the map, it was a very ancient map, some blurry places were marked on the map.

Ye Mo kept the map carefully, his instinct told him that it was precious.

Tidying up his clothes, he set out on his journey to strengthen himself. Going deeper into the Wild Forest, the gloomy aura got thicker and the feeling of danger became more discernible.

A flame of fire shot out from the distance accompanied by a prideful Lion roar, it was a roar of dominance and arrogance. The surrounding trees were burnt, the land became a dry land. Ye Mo advanced quickly, passing through the burnt land, what greeted his sight was a Lion standing in the middle of the forest, it was covered in flames, the surrounding Spirit beasts backed away repeatedly. It was a Flame Lion known for their control and usage of fire, a third stage Spirit beast.

Ye Mo jumped out excitedly, looking for a worthy sparing partner had not been easy luckily he encountered the perfect one.

The flame lion was incensed, the Spirit beasts had yielded to his domineering stance and yet this puny human just came to challenge his authority, the ingrained pride and arrogance of the lion race in his bones made it feel like it was insulted.

A more ferocious roar was heard, the flames on its body spread outward forming a circle around Ye Mo.

The scorching heat made Ye Mo feel overjoyed instead of fear. A perfect sparing partner and a perfect body cultivation aid.

Punch!! Ye Mo dissapeared from his position appearing before the flame lion unexpectedly, the flame lion was thrown back, its body shook vigorously. His eyes widened in disbelief, the flame lion was shocked. 'That puny human had such incredible strength?' Rage overtook the better part of him, a ball of scorching and burning flame was thrown at Ye Mo in a rapid sucession.

In no time, Ye Mo body was in flames. His clothes were burnt, his skin started to scald. Spiritual energy flowed into his body, repairing his burnt skin. Veins popped out of his hand, his skin became brighter and brighter.

He was basked in the moment of pain and joy, his body potential was being discovered. The flame lion noticed that the human stopped attacking and was using it's own fire to cultivate, a more ferocious fire was thrown at Ye Mo. Caught off guard, Ye Mo roared in pain, opening his eyes, he saw the approaching flame lion carrying a thick killing intent, he swingled his sword, and boom!!!..... A fire cut appeared on its stomach which extended way down to its tail.

The two halves of its before seperated into different directions. The flames of Ye Mo gradually died out.

A third stage Spirit Beast wa so killed in one strike, 'looks like cultivators under the middle stage were no match for him any longer.

" The flame lion will increase the speed of your body cultivation". The system voice sounded in his mind.

Ye Mo got up to his feet and dug out the flame embedded in the lion's stomach, his palm got burnt, it was scorching hot, cold sweat dropped down his back, but the next words the system said made him cursed out aloud.

"Find a secluded place to train, swallow the flame lion's core, it will polish your body faster"

"Fuck!!! Swallow this ball of fire? Are you out of your mind? Do you want me to die so badly? This fall of flames! I will be burnt in no time". Ye Mo shouted angrily, he had always doubted the purpose of the system.

"The flame lion's core contains the essence of the flames in its body, the concentration of flames in the core can polish your body and your fire viscera to perfection". The old voice explained calmly, not throwing a tantrum.

"Is there another way of using this flame core? Ye Mo asked; tears veiling up his eyes

"No!! As far as I know, this is the only way to use the flames core". The old voice answered calmly. Ye Mo was dejected and saddened, "okay, but in a unforeseen situation, do lend a helping hand, okay?"

"Absolutely not! You are the product of your willpower and strength, you are to endure this on your own, and I wouldn't render any form of help". The system said as a matter of fact.

Ye Mo quietly went to look for a secluded place to cultivate, he was just trying his luck, but he never really wanted to put his fate in the hands of the system. He only trusted himself.

In a magnificent manor miles away from the wild forest, servants were cleansing, the manor was located in the outskirts of a city, no one knew that such a magnificent manor had been here for a very long time, a thick layer of fog covered the manor. From the outside, it looked just like a foggy area and no matter where you enter, all you will see is fog.

In the inner chamber of the manor, a middle aged man with a rough beard and evil face was sitting enjoying the massage of the beautiful woman by his side.

Huh!! He got up suddenly, stretching his hands, he caught something mid-air, a tiny little bugs rested on his palm. His face turned grave, he slowly closed his eyes, the face of a young boy holding a lion sword appeared before him, 'Mission failed! He has a Kung Fu Body Technique to the Ninth Stage' were the words he heard, his breathing became rapid.

He glanced at the young beautiful lady who wore a puzzled look and calmed down, his face twisted into rage, "How dare you?" His furious roar startled those in the manor, they all came running to the inner chamber, they got on their knees.

"Listen, some naive looking boy killed the Guo, who I sent on a mission, the Soul Cleansing fruit is in his hand and for killing my concubine's sister, he has to die!" The man shouted in anger.

"Yes! Tenth Master". They chorused.

This man was the well known Tenth Master who inspired fear in the heart of cultivators.

"What!! Sister Guo is dead?" The beautiful young woman cried out in a brisk voice.

"I'm sorry, it is all my fault. Don't worry, I will avenge your sister. Remember don't kill him, bring him to me, I want to torture him personally". The tenth master declared loudly, no one noticed a greedy light flashed in his eyes.

"Yes! Tenth Master". The people kneeling answered, they murmured, 'why would the Tenth Master personally torture that trash?'

"His love for his concubine has gotten deeper".

"Relay my order, all middle stage Spirit Cultivators are to set out to bring me that brat, here is a sketch of his face". The Tenth Master waved his hand and the face of a young man holding a lion sword appeared mid-air.

"Nan, come here, you will be in charge of supervising this mission". He called upon his trusted surbordinate, while the others, left to carry out their task.

An evil glint flashed past the Tenth Master eyes, the value of the Ninth stage Kung Fu Body Technique was immeasurable, the news would certainly cause a bloody storm, so he had to keep it to himself.

After calming his concubine, he issued a secret order, all his surbordinates gathered in his secret chamber. They quickly got on their knees, their master never issued a mission in public or call for a secret meeting unless it was extremely important.

The aura the Tenth Master exuded was absolutely terrifying, the oppressive feeling made them akin to an ant.

"I want this to be carried out flawlessly, no news of this mission must get out. Anyone who divulges the news of this mission will be killed with no exception." The solemnity in his voice made his people on their knees wear a grim expression, they knew in their heart that the mission was far from being simple.