A Big Reward.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The sudden explosion startled Alex, causing him to instinctively throw a punch into the air, although he refrained from using any advanced techniques.

"GAHH... GAHHHHH... GAHHHHH... WHO WAS THAT???!!" Alex's heart raced as he jumped up from his bed.

"Pl... Please wait, young man—"

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!

Before the elderly person could finish, Alex's fist halted just in front of his face, creating a momentary silence.

"Who are you?" Alex's playful demeanor transformed into a serious expression as he demanded an answer.

"My name is Elder Ming Shaowu. It's nice to meet you. I have a deal for you, young man," Elder Ming introduced himself with a hint of caution.

"Not interested," Alex stated, retracting his raised hand.

"WAIT! I can offer you treasures—"

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

"AAAAGHGGHHH!!!" The elderly Elder Ming barely managed to put up a barrier before Alex's punch shattered it instantly.

A loud crack echoed, followed by another explosion as the necklace burst into pieces.

Alex slumped down onto a chair, sighing, "Well, there goes my sleep..."

As he glanced out of the window at the full moon, a wave of memories rushed back.

[Congratulations!! You have defeated a Quasi-Ascendant Realm Demonic Cultivator

+[Great Strengthening Demonic Ascension Technique]

[Congratulations!! Bloodline Buff has been activated. Limitations on Great Strengthening Demonic Technique have been removed]

Alex's stern face gradually gave way to a victorious grin.

"Hah... Hah... Hah... HAHAHAHAHA!!! WHAT A REWARD! FINALLY, I HAVE THE DEMONIC TECHNIQUE!!!" He joyfully leaped onto his bed.

"I'M SO LUCKY!"

His spirits soared, and after ten minutes, he settled into a calm state.

He walked over to his bed and laid down, intending to get some rest. He closed his eyes and let the weariness take over.

15 Minutes Later.

"Ugh... I can't sleep," Alex groaned, sitting up and then abruptly jumping out of the window. He left the payment on his bed and strode purposefully toward the sect's exit.

Somewhere remote.

Alex's determined trek led him to a continuous range of mountains. After three hours of exploration, he identified a suitable testing area.

"This looks like a good spot to test [Mountain Shatter Fist (9 Mountains)]," he muttered to himself.

He positioned himself and unleashed a powerful punch.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

A massive crater measuring 300 meters in diameter marked the impact of his attack on a nearby mountain.

Satisfaction crept onto his face. "Alright, now it's time for [Aura Weaponizing Technique]."

Closing his eyes, he channeled the technique's power.

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The area was bathed in immense pressure, leaving Alex in awe. He mused about the potential of not being able to sense auras.

"Hmm... this Aura sensing disability can be a blessinf This kind of power is incredible."

As he examined the cracked ground, his aura revealed its might.

"Alright, that's enough." Alex dissipated the aura, focusing on the moonlit surroundings.

However, his attempt to activate the new technique yielded no visible results.

"What the hell?" Frustration crept in as Alex inspected his body and surroundings for changes.

"Stats," he demanded, hoping for some insight.

[Stats Name: Alexander Simon

Cultivation: Inner Qi Realm (1000000 Energy) (+ -)

[Element: Power (Infant)

Bloodline: Lower Demonic Bloodline (100%)

Lifespan: 24398

Technique: Dragon Twist Technique (Ninth Heaven)

Mountain Shatter Technique (9 Mountains)

578/3300 Aura Weaponizing Technique (3rd Level)

Divine: Heavenly Divination Technique (1 Divination) (+ -)

Demonic: Great Strengthening Demonic Ascension Technique (1 Level Comparable to Inner Qi Realm (10 Energy)]

"Puzzling... Does it need a specific trigger?" Alex wondered aloud, experimenting with different methods of energy release.

ROOOOOOOOAR!!!

A deafening roar snapped Alex from his musings, his fear palpable. Turning around, he was met with the sight of a colossal creature resembling a bison, its enormous horn gleaming with a starry radiance. It easily towered over 800 meters in height.

"SHIT! I NEED TO ESCAPE!" Alex reacted instinctively, trying to outrun the impending danger.

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!

Despite his speed, he found himself in the creature's colossal presence.

BRRRRRRR!!! ROOOOOOOAR!!!

The ground shook with the colossal bison's every step, its strides dwarfing Alex's.

"SHIT! IT'S SO FAST!"

The forest echoed with the powerful stomps of the massive creature, and as it drew nearer, Alex knew escape was futile.

BRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

The bison's horn shimmered with starlight before it lunged at Alex.

BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The impact of the horn's strike sent waves of pain through Alex's body, but surprisingly, it didn't pierce through him.

[Congratulations! You have taken 368 Points Of Damage.

+100 Years of Lifespan]

[Great Strengthening Demonic Ascension Technique Leveled up!]

Alex's eyes widened in disbelief. His body was injured, yet it didn't feel fatal. He scrambled to a nearby tree, breathing heavily, and looked at the enormous bison.

"I need to fight... can't outrun it. It's weak, maybe a little stronger than Lan Yang," Alex mused, his voice tinged with laughter. "Looks like I've found my technique-leveling sparring partner."

Bounding from the tree, he dashed away again, the bison's horn narrowly missing him.

As the horn grazed him, Alex shouted, "AGGHH... I COULD DIE NOW!!! I HAVE NO HOPE!"

"SUCH A SHARP HORN!!!"

"GOSH!!! THIS MONSTER IS SO FAST!!!"

2 Hours Later.

The bison stared in disbelief, perplexed by this human's resilience. It had never encountered such tenacity.

Alex perched on a tree, grinning down at the bison. "Tired yet, big guy?" he taunted, his mockery evident.

BRRRRRR!!! ROOOAR!!!

Summoning its last reserves of strength, the bison lunged once more, piercing Alex's belly.

Yet, it found that its once-potent horn now met an iron-like resistance.

"Damn... seems like you can't hurt me anymore," Alex chuckled. He eyed the bison, his laughter growing More manic. "You're useless to me now."

Fear welled up within the bison, and it attempted to flee.

"[MOUNTAIN SHATTER FIST (9 MOUNTAIN)]"

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

ROOOA!---

In an instant, the bison met its demise.

[Congratulations! You have used Mountain Shatter Fist to defeat an Inner Qi Realm (100000 Energy) Cultivator.

Mountain Shatter Fist (9 Mountains) --> Mountain Shatter Fist (10 Mountains) Max]

[Congratulations! You have killed an Inner Qi Realm (100000 Energy) Cultivator

+4500 Years Of Lifespan]

Alex grinned, calling out "Stats."

[Stats Name: Alexander Simon

Cultivation: Inner Qi Realm (1000000 Energy) (+ -)

[Element: Power (Infant)(Bloom)

Bloodline: Lower Demonic Bloodline (100%)

Lifespan: 28898

Technique: Dragon Twist Technique (Ninth Heaven)

Mountain Shatter Technique(10 Mountains) Max 578/3300 Aura Weaponizing Technique (3rd Level)

Divine: Heavenly Divination Technique (1 Divination) (+ -)

Demonic: Great Strengthening Demonic Ascension Technique (28 Level Comparable To Inner Qi Realm (10000 Energy)]

Alex's smile remained, yet something caught his attention.

"Bloom?"

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