Ch 5: Let them believe me
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"Quasi God King-level Martial Soul and also chosen by a God to inherit his position as God" ×4
"How is that possible?! How can you be chosen by a God? Not only that, what is this 'Quasi God King-level' Martial Soul?" Er Ming asked, disbelief etched across his face as he stared at Xu Mo.
"Xiao Mo," Ah Rou said, her tone cautious, "your mom isn't saying she doesn't believe you... but are you even sure about this? Do you even know who this 'God' is? What if it's an evil creature or some kind of manipulative soul master? How can you be certain?"
Ah Rou's voice softened. "How did you even come to know that you were chosen by a God? Did He tell you Himself?"
"Mom," Xu Mo replied confidently, "I know because of the test given by the God Himself. He said I'd receive rewards based on my innate soul power level. If my innate soul power had been below 20, I would've failed the test and lost my chance to become a Quasi God King in the future."
Hearing Xu Mo's explanation, everyone fell silent, staring at him with dull, stunned expressions.
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[MC's POV]
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, letting their stunned expressions sink in. They won't believe it until I show real results, I thought. Without wasting any more time, I summoned the system.
[Ding! Starting a new 'Life Simulation'...]
I couldn't help but smirk. The Star Cultivation Manual was already under my belt, but my body wasn't strong enough to begin cultivating it. With my fist strength stuck at 900 kg, I still needed 1,600 more to even attempt it. But the simulation might just give me the boost I needed.
I focused on the options in front of me and began making my selections.
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[Year 4:] You've been admitted to primary school, but you dislike it and secretly practice martial arts.
[Year 5:] You used family connections to peek at a cultivation technique since you can't yet practice the "Star Cultivation Manual."
[Year 6:] Your father caught you, but after a long discussion with your mother, he reluctantly allowed you to practice. Thanks to your talents, he avoided an accident that would have occurred otherwise. However, during a training session, you lost consciousness due to a severe headache.
[Year 7:] You broke through to Student Level 1 (Peak) as a warrior and Student Level 3 (Initial) as a Mental Master, thanks to your family's heavy investment in your growth. You've joined the HR Alliance to further your training.
[Year 8:] You were selected to train in the Elite Training Camp, where your talents started to shine among your peers. You worked tirelessly, secretly integrating insights from your family's techniques with your own knowledge.
[Year 9:] You participated in a reward competition held within the training camp. Despite being younger than most participants, you secured second place. As a result, you received Dragon Blood—a reward you weren't supposed to get. The judge, "Hong," decided to give it to you as an investment in your future potential.
[Year 10:] Thanks to Dragon Blood, you've broken through to Student Level 6 (Initial) as a warrior and Student Level 7 (Mid) as a Mental Master. You graduated from the "Elite Training Camp."
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[Ding! Simulation complete. Generating rewards...]
1. Student Level 1 (Mid) warrior cultivation level: Instantly adapt without practice.
2. Dragon Blood: A rare potion that boosts physical fitness, cell activity, and strength by at least two levels in early cultivation stages.
3. Box of Black Water (×10): Carbonated water with a great taste.
4. Artist (Blue): No need for further explanation.
5. Shadow Sword: A Level 1 Peak-grade sword with exceptional sharpness.
I chose 1 (Student Level) and 2 (Dragon Blood) without hesitation.
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"Haaahhh..." I exhaled deeply, feeling the changes in my body.
"What happened, Xiao Mo? Are you feeling unwell again?" Ah Rou asked, worry clear in her voice.
"Mom, I just received two rewards from the God. Look!" I punched a tree with my newfound strength, shattering it effortlessly.
Ah Rou staggered backward, her hands trembling as she held her chest. "You mean… you'll never need soul rings for advancement?"
Xiao Wu's jaw dropped, her eyes wide in disbelief. "But Brother Mo, that's impossible! How can you fight without soul skills?"
Da Ming furrowed his brow, leaning forward intently. "That energy you just used—what was that? It didn't feel like soul power at all."
Er Ming scratched his head, clearly frustrated. "This makes no sense! No soul rings? No soul power? Are you pulling our tails, Xu Mo?"
I smiled at their confusion. "That, everyone, is Universal Energy. It's a higher-grade energy compared to soul power here in the Douluo Continent. And thanks to it, I don't need soul rings to advance my levels anymore!"
"What?!"
Ah Rou took a deep breath, her expression serious. "You mean… you'll never need to hunt soul beasts for rings? But what about your soul skills, Xiao Mo? Without rings, how will you create techniques for combat?"
I nodded confidently. "Yes, mom! I don't need soul rings anymore. But don't worry about soul skills—I've already developed my own cultivation technique thanks to everything you and Aunt explained to me about soul power and beast abilities. If I can't create techniques on my own, the God has promised to help me with them. Simple!"
Ah Rou's eyes softened as she walked up to me. "So, you'll never have to harm soul beasts for power… and you're saying the God will even grant you techniques if needed?"
"Yes, mom," I replied firmly. "And there's more. According to the God's explanation after my test, if I can complete all the trials and inherit his God Throne, I'll be able to bring my family with me to the God Realm. Even if you and others can't cultivate to Godhood because of restrictions, I'll take you there so you can still grow stronger. I promise, mom—I'll make sure you and everyone else are safe and happy."
Ah Rou's eyes filled with tears, and she pulled me into a tight hug. "My son… you've truly grown up."
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Three Hours Later – Inside Xu Mo's Room
I let out a deep sigh, sinking onto my bed. "Huff! Finally, everything is in motion. I don't think I need to hide my strength completely anymore. I'll reveal about 20-40% of it, just enough to keep everyone from asking too many questions. As for my rapid progress... well, I'll just blame it on the God and my natural talents. Not my fault, right?"
A grin spread across my face as I closed my eyes, already planning my next steps.
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Hello there how are you everyone. Here's today's chapter.... I was busy yesterday so can't say if there's anyt mistakes. I've edited this chapter on Chatgtp thanks to Daoist_Empereur who have given advice. Also I don't know if there's any mistake in the chapter as Today I've a Math test so don't have much time to check 🤧