Chapter 36
[>>[REWARD]<<]
• You have received 15.000 TOG Coins
• You have gained one level!
• + 10 Strength
• + 10 Qi
• + 10 Agility
• You have received a passive skill: Deflecting Blows (E)!
[!] You will be immediately transported back to the Challenger Private Lobby!
...
The spacious lobby materialized around Ji Wuye in shimmering blue light particles. As the mystical glow faded, he stood there, his long white hair cascading down his back like a pale waterfall.
His intense hawk-like eyes scanned his surroundings, while his chiseled features exuded an aura of focused determination.
He gazed intently at the transparent screen hovering before him, his brow furrowing slightly as the bewildering events sank in.
With a slow blink, a verdant emerald light enveloped his body. Ji Wuye's lips curved into a slight, confident smile as he murmured in an low, even tone laced with awe, "Incredible..."
[!] All temporary injuries had been healed!
The residual aches and pains from his recent battles melted away, leaving Ji Wuye's body feeling refreshed and invigorated, pulsing with renewed vigor.
Without hesitation, he eagerly summoned another transparent screen labeled "Stats."
STATUS SCREEN
[->] Name: Ji Wuye
[->] Level: 14
[->] Strength: 52
[->] Agility: 51
[->] Qi: 46
[*] Skills:
- Quick Adaptation(E)
- Healing Art Primer(1st)(E)
- Cloudsoaring Steps(1st)(E)
- Pulse of Blade Sword Art(1st)(??)
- Deflecting Blows(E)
His eyes narrowed slightly as he noted his elevated level of 14 and two core attributes at the 50 threshold.
A faint smile played across his lips, revealing a glimpse of his white teeth, as he realized his level was just a single step below the fearsome hobgoblin he had recently faced. "Well... This is great... I mean, really great..."
Though the difference seemed minor on the surface, Ji Wuye understood it represented a significant power gap between beings at level 15 and those below.
A level 15 was equivalent to a 4th stage martial artist, while at level 14, he was only a half-step away from reaching that pivotal tier.
A 1st stage artist could envelop their body or weapon with Qi energy.
2nd stage masters used their Lower Dantian spirit centers to sustain Qi consumption.
3rd stage martial artist relied on their Middle Dantian as a backup if their Lower Dantian reserves depleted.
Middle Dantians also served as a bridge to master various beginner movements in any martial art, transitioning from basic forms to more advanced techniques.
In this scenario, Ji Wuye successfully executed the third move of the Meridian March form, his body flowing with practiced grace as the potent energies converged.
"Reaching level 14 also provides more clues on how to reach the 4th realm," he chuckled inwardly, a hint of satisfaction in his deep voice.
Although he had surpassed level 14 in the previous timeline, Ji Wuye had achieved this result only after reaching the end of his prime age years.
The prime age represented the optimal window for martial arts training, when the body's meridians were still youthful and unencumbered by issues that came with aging.
While there was no strict age limit for practicing martial arts, progress inevitably slowed compared to younger, more vigorous practitioners.
"But now, I've already reached this level while still in my prime," Ji Wuye murmured, his fist clenching as he brushed aside the glowing status screen with a sweep of his arm. "So I can practice 'that' martial art this time around."
Furthermore, apart from serving as a tangible sign of his progress, the level milestone had another special significance in this mystical tower realm: it granted access to the 'Shop' function.
[*] SHOP
[>] Skill [<]
[>] Items [<]
"Skill," Ji Wuye stated.
[*] SKILLS
TOG COINS: 19.480
Beginner's Meditation (F) - 300 coins
Farm Boy Fisticuffs (F) - 300 coins
Village Healer's helper (F) - 400 coins
Reading Primer (F) - 400 coins
Kitchen Chemistry (F) - 500 coins
Herbalist Apprentice (F) - 500 coins
Journeyman Tools (F) - 600 coins
Basic Stealth (F) - 600 coins
Feline Reflexes(E) - 300 coins
Beginner's Fire Affinity (E) - 500 coins
Elementary Punching Form (E) - 500 coins
Weaver's Warding Spell (E) - 700 coins
Basic Acupressure (E) - 700 coins
... ... ...
From Floor 3 onwards, the shop underwent changes, including adjustments to prices and skill grades...
"Well, welcome back, my skills..." Ji Wuye smiled faintly as familiar techniques from his previous timeline resurfaced, the ones he had once relied upon as his primary weapons to reach 50th floor.
However, there was evidently more in store for the him, as he anticipated the appearance of another transparent screen shimmering into existence before him.
[!] The challenger level has surpassed 13, resulting in the removal of restrictions on the shop!
Ji Wuye's eyes narrowed as a new notification flashed before him. "Let's see the 'privilege' that Seniors mentioned, the one that those geniuses effortlessly obtain," he exclaimed eagerly, leaning forward with rapt attention.
[*] SKILLS
TOG COINS: 19.480 [*] Restriction Unlocked !
Novice Chi Techniques (D) - 1000 coins
Woodland Summoning Chant (D) - 1000 coins
Intermediate Kicks (D) - 1000 coins
Runic Stone Carving (D) - 1200 coins
Elementary Weapons Primer (D) - 1200 coins
Mountain Style Stances (D) - 1500 coins
Mystic Sight Incantation (D) - 1500 coins
Pressure Point Target Practice (D) - 1800 coins
Arcane Fortitude Technique (D) - 2000 coins
Unarmed Katas (D) - 2000 coins
Flowing Water Forms (D) - 2500 coins
Spirit Communication Ritual (D) - 3000 coins
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