Chapter 9: Heightened Strength

Yu Yuanshan was still eating like a hungry lion. Drinking and ripping the fresh, juicy steak chewing it quickly, and then gulping it down to his stomach.

While also drinking tens of liters of water in one gulp every time. He was mad and hungry.

[1 Hour Passes]

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"G-god d-dammit... This is the most intense eating record of my life... *Huff*. Damn... that swelling and itching was unbearable! I wanted to just rip my flesh and dig my fingers to soothe ... These nightmarish sensations.."

Looking again at the system panel, he thought about what more things he could buy.

"Oh yeah! How can I forget the mastery level!"

He was so engrossed in the matter that he forgot his mastery.

"Quasi-apprentice on Qi and Sword path"

[Request has been made]

[Quasi-apprentice mastery on Qi path-15000 points]

[ Quasi-apprentice on Sword path-33000 points]

"Hey system, why is the price inconsistent and so much higher?"

The system appeared in its panel, revealing the reason.

[Host, all the prices on the marketplace have a lowering and increasing price. This is due to the item or artifact having a much broader use in the Cultivation World. If checks on the condition of the current world and marks prices in corresponding worth to the actual Cultivation World]

I neglected to mention that. That is a pain in my side right now.

He expressed gratitude to me for this matter's potential. Due to the possible uncertainty of this situation, either positive or negative outcomes could have disastrous consequences. He might even benefit from it at this very now!

However, he is ignorant of the Cultivation World and its infinite supply of goods, relics, and medications; he is even ignorant of the location of his empire. Hell, he had no idea what the name of his empire was.

"Hey, system, where the hell am I?"

The voice of the machine said, "Host is presently in the Han Empire." at the eastern portion, near the coast. Right now, you're in the state of Tuanzhi. Sky View City is the closest city, and Jade Mountain Sect, an elite-level sect, is the closest sect. You are 167 kilometers from Jade Mountain Sect. and 39 miles from Sky View City.

"Ummm... Tuanzhi State... Is it a strong or a middling state?"

[Just because of the Jade Mountain Sect, it is considered a mediocre state.]

For the time being, Yuanshan relied on that general information.

However, before purchasing the mastery levels, he cultivated again and, after a few hours, reached the 5th layer of the Foundation Stage.

In my opinion, the energy flow is quite satisfactory, despite my limited experience. My primary pathways will be mastery of the Sword, Qi, and Strength paths."

He requested the quasi-apprentice level of strength, sword, and Qi mastery from the system.

Without any delay, the machine responded, [Quasi-apprentice for Qi path-15000 points]

[Almost an apprentice for the 33000-point Sword route]

[Semi-apprentice for the 36000 strength path]

[The total number of points, 84000]

[Note: The user's account now only has 70,000 points.]

"Hell how could I forget about that *sigh* seems that strength path is gonna have to wait"

He then soon bought the mastery of the two paths of Qi and strength.

Instantly feeling that his understanding related to this path exploded.

Then, using his newfound proficiency, he once more practiced. The impact was minimal, but he managed the energy flow and prevented additional leaks. But his physique played a major role.

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[Thirteen Days Later]

The milky cloud of Qi was swirling and approaching Yuanshan's dantian.

After a few minutes, the energy suddenly disappeared as he reached the 6th layer of the Foundation Stage.

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He was now in the vicinity of a larger mountain range. He used Qi to feul his hands. As it covered his hand, the Qi flowed, turning first somewhat gray, then grey, then dark grey, and eventually pitch black.

A whole, black, demonic claw appeared on his right hand. There were no outlines or other features.

The demonic claw continued to change until it became a black, dragon-like claw. It was straightforward and lethal, lacking any outlines.

He attacked the adult lion stealthily, ripping it to shreds with a single stroke of his arm.

[You've killed a common beast named Lion.]

[You now have 35 more points]

As he moved on to his next move, he paid little attention to the notification.

Then he slammed his Dragonic Claw into a tree trunk, tightening its grip.

The tree gave way violently, tearing apart a large portion of its trunk in the process. Then he crashed into the nearby rocky mountain.

He smashed into it, leaving a huge hole and a tiny crater.

Relentlessly, he released the Dragonic black claw and called forth his Moon Sword.

The sword had razor-sharp blades and was as dark and colorful as the moon.

He filled it to the top with Qi fuel.

He then turned his gaze to another animal. Its physical makeup is ox, with taut muscles. It has a dark reddish hue and white horns that curve out of its head. Red and black eyes in a pair.

*Swish* A strange slash that resembled a moon cut the beast's body, taking it by surprise. causing a serious wound.

It let forth an agonized cry. It looked at the boy standing close to it, its eyes getting bloodshot.

However, Yuanshan moved first before it could.

Now both his hands were dark claws of the dragon. He nearly got it and gave it a brutal beating.

Recall that a fully grown tree's trunk could be torn by each punch.

The ox's body shook like water, sending ripples that fractured its bone, and its howls were pleasurable and urgent.

*Crack* *crack*

The bull attempted to topple him with its enormous legs, but instead of breaking them, the bones continued to shatter.

Yuanshan made a linear motion with his Dragonic hand, puncturing the beast's flesh. Lowering it until it was almost at its heart.

The ox continued to move, fighting for its life, but Yuanshan merely became irritated and pounded with his fists.

The ox was careless in his revenge, clutching its heart and then tearing and squeezing it till it was gone.

The ox let out a loud scream. It was able to intensify its retaliation, but only for a brief period of time before it perished.

Its eyes have turned entirely white from crimson red.

The words,

[You have slain a Medium beast Red Eyed Wild Bull]

[You have gained 70 points]" echoed in his mind.

"Hah... *Huff* My dantian is down to roughly 20% Qi. Still not up to par, but... I beat the bull to death, and it's amazing to watch.