"Pow!"
He raised his hands before allowing the buster sword to descend upon the man.
The man atop the flying spear was decapitated instantly. His face maintained an expression of fear in death as his lower body was still floating atop the flying spear.
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing a Golden Core Stage cultivator. The reward is 50,000 experience points and a golden core!"
As the system beeped and announced the reward to Xu Que. He then extended a hand and grabbed onto the fallen man’s knife. He scrutinized it before chucking it within the inventory space within the system.
He then slowly returned to the ground and started picking up the items left behind by the dead group of people. He picked up the bows, arrows and even flying swords and placed them into the system’s inventory.
Soon after, he collected their golden cores and placed them within the system as well. Each golden core could be traded for 50,000 experience points and were extremely useful to Xu Que!
"Ding! Used up 5 golden cores. You’ve received 250,000 experience points!"
After finishing up, Xu Que then walked over to the ugly frog’s side.
According to the five of them, this frog was called Three Eyed Poisonous Toad. The third eye was probably referring to that abscess atop its head!
Xu Que thought for a while before walking up to it. He then retrieved the sword and stabbed it down into its brains from atop!
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing an Original Infant Stage demonic beast. The reward is 200,000 experience points and random loots. Would you like to take a look?"
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for gaining a level. The current cultivation level is Golden Core Stage level 3!"
Eh? Random loots as a reward?
Xu Que was stunned as he nodded his head, "Let me see!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for acquiring a Three Star Demonic Core!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for acquiring the fluid from the poisonous toad!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for acquiring the tongue of the poisonous toad!"
Following the system beeps, 3 flashes of light appeared within the system as 3 new additions to the inventory could be seen.
[Three Star Demonic Core]: The core within a demonic beast which can be made into medical ingredients or can be forged into weapons!
[Fluid from the Poisonous Toad]: The Three Eyed Poisonous Toad contained a very powerful fluid which can be made into medical ingredients or can be smeared onto the edge of your blade. Anyone who gets cut by the blade will feel the full effects of the poison which includes severe hallucinations and deep paralysis!
[Tongue of the Poisonous Toad]: The body part used by the Three Eyed Poisonous Toad to catch its prey. It’s extremely tough and durable and can be forged into weapons!
"Damn. Every single part of this beast was something valuable!"
After looking at the descriptions of the 3 items, Xu Que was extremely satisfied.
When it came to killing Original Infant Stage cultivators, it was clear that killing a demonic beast of the same stage was more worth it in terms of rewards!
He then shut the inventory space of the system before accessing his own personal stats.
Host: Xu Que
Cultivation Level: Golden Core Stage Level 3 (Close to Perfection)
Experience Points: 0/500000 Points
Acting Tough Points: 680 Points
Skill Path: <Ancient Five Elemental Arts> Intermediate Stage
Abilities: Soaring Dragons Nine Transformation (Maximum); Lightning Haste (Maximum); Troop - Secret Character (10% progress); Flame - Devouring Wave (Maximum); Six Corporeal Forms (Maximum); Buddha’s Fiery Lotus (30% progress)
Mystical Fires: Molten Green Lotus, Bone Freezing Fires
Essence: Skill Essences (30 points)
Occupation: None
Status : Prince Consort of the Eastern Fire Country
After fighting it out at Celestial Sect and this half a month of killing, he had already made huge progress in his cultivation level. Even the system has changed its comments from "Clear Understanding" to "Close to Perfection"!
With regards to the cultivation level, he attained the level 3 of Golden Core Stage and is not far away from the full foundation which was level 10. The most important thing at this point was that he had 680 acting tough points!
This had broken past his all time high record and was also the richest he had ever been!
Xu Que recalled clearly how the battle at Celestial Sect had contributed greatly to his wealth. Especially after destroying the infrastructures and buildings, the system rewarded him with 100 acting tough points.
He then realized that as long as there was an Infant Transformation Stage person as the leader of an area, Xu Que would be deemed to be inferior compared to him by the system. Hence, whatever damage he dealt to the person’s stronghold would be rewarded with additional points.
This was why when he wrecked the entire Fallen Spirits Sect, he didn’t get any rewards. To the system, Xu Que was deemed as stronger and thus no rewards would be granted!
Xu Que definitely wouldn’t intentionally seek out Infant Transformation Stage leaders to mess around just to earn acting tough points. His main principle was extremely simple. He wouldn’t cross people if they didn’t cross him. When someone crossed him, he would be sure to kill every living person related to him.
An example would be the group of 5 people from Blood River Sect.
Just by hearing this name, Xu Que knew that nothing good can come from them. In fact, since they were sly, crafty and experienced, it was clear that it wasn’t the first time they were stealing slain beasts from others before killing them.
Xu Que felt that if he ever had the chance to meet more of these evil Blood River Sect members, he would certainly harm them… Oh no, he would certainly protect the innocent by getting rid of the Blood River Sect members!
After handling all the matters regarding the system, Xu Que went on his way once more.
After getting handsomely rewarded for killing the Three Eyed Poisonous toad, he decided to spend more time here in the Withered Bones Forest and wait for those ugly looking demonic beasts to deliver themselves up for him to kill for they would give insane amounts of experience. He would then ascend rapidly in level and be able to upgrade the acting tough system and revive Xiao Rou!
Besides, Withered Bones Forest was the playground and breeding ground for many of these demonic beasts. After walking for only a short while, he met with another Original Infant Stage wild beast.
However this time, it was a dark Blood Python. It was being cornered by several cultivators within a swampy area.
It was spitting words from its slit of a mouth as it spoke coldly, "You bunch of weak humans, how dare you interrupt my cultivation. Are you sick of living?"
The few cultivators were dressed in daoist robes. There were 3 men and 3 women, their flying swords soaring around in the air. Killing intent radiated out from everyone.
A pretty looking woman then shouted out, "You bastard of a beast! A few days ago, my senior sister came around here to pick some medicinal herbs. She didn’t offend you and yet you killed her!"
"Also last month, my junior brother was infected by your poison and is in critical condition. I shall take revenge for them today."
The minute the python heard this, it burst out in laughter, "Haha! You can only blame them for having poor luck for meeting me out here and becoming a meal for me. Since I see some food, why shouldn’t I eat them? Come to think of it. The little girl which I ate some days back had such soft and smooth skin. It felt good in my mouth."
"Damn it, you bastard. To hell with you! I shall take your demonic core and heal my junior brother from the poison he sustained!" The few of them roared out in anger as they floated about atop their flying swords. Then they conjured spells before charging down upon the Blood Python.
This Blood Python’s strength and powers were not weak at all. Although it had a big body, it was not hindered in terms of speed and was extremely agile and sly.
The six men and women attacked it from all directions, using different spells but were dodged by it effortlessly. From time to time, it would spray out red poisonous mist, causing the six of them to retreat in fear.
The fight eventually reached the climax!
Xu Que however watched on in extreme boredom as he yawned repeatedly.
The six cultivators were all of the Golden Core Stage and were around level 7 or 8. The Blood Python was of the Original Infant Stage.
According to logic, this Blood Python shouldn’t have any problems defeating all of them. However, it was extremely strange that the python’s movement seemed to be heavily restricted. It seemed to remain within the swamps and refused to leave. As a result, it was surrounded by all 6 cultivators.
That didn’t make sense and the Blood Python didn’t seem to be foolish as well. Why was this happening?
Xu Que started becoming suspicious. He then recalled back to his previous life when he was reading several comics. All of a sudden, an idea came into his mind as his eyes lit up.
According to whatever he saw, it was extremely possible that the Blood Python was protecting some sort of a treasure. It was afraid that if it came out, it would be stolen away by those men.
"Oooh… that’s interesting! Looks like it’s time for me to make an appearance!" Just thinking of this, Xu Que smiled to himself. He decided to stop hiding and reveal himself in a bid to act tough.
The minute he decided to stepped out, more than 10 shadows emerged from the thick forest and descended upon the swamps.
The 6 cultivators in daoist robes gazed curiously at the ten shadows and were alarmed. After some moments, it seemed like they all reached an understanding of what was happening.
A tall and big sized man stood out from the ten shadows as he looked at the group of six and spoke out, "This place has been surrounded by us from Blood River Sect. The few of you, drop your weapons and spirit stones, then get lost!"
Damn it, Blood River Sect?
Great! More experience points for me!
Xu Que remained in hiding and was elated beyond words.
Whoosh!
Seeing so many people appear, the Blood Python contorted its body and slithered down into the depths of the swamp.
The 6 cultivators who were floating in the air no longer felt like pursuing after the Blood Python. Their faces fell as if they had an immense fear for the Blood River Sect.
One of the men hesitated for several breaths and gave an unsure look before speaking out, "We… We are disciples from Great Change Sect..."
"Didn’t you hear a word I said? Leave your weapons and spirit stones and then get lost. I shall not repeat myself a third time. Do you understand?" The tall and big sized man interrupted him straight away, his tone was extremely unsympathetic.
"..."
The nervous looking man looked towards his 5 other companions for help before eventually sighing and responding softly, "Let’s leave our weapons and spirit stones down."
When he finished, he then threw the sword in his hands down to the ground before unstrapping a bag from his waist and placing it down as well.
The other 5 companions looked at him and gritted their teeths as they followed suit.
"Guadang! Guadang!" The few of them threw their flying swords and bags down onto the ground with a clang.
The 6 of them looked extremely unhappy as they walked away.
"Wait a minute, I asked you to get lost and scram. I didn’t allow you to walk away." At that moment, the big sized man shouted out coldly.
The entire group of them paused, deep hatred could be seen from their eyes.
The pretty and sweet looking girl in the group looked up at the burly sized man and spoke out softy, "Master Song, please don’t go overboard! Although our Great Change Sect has declined over the years, you must not humiliate us to this extent."
"Hehe... I was actually in a good mood and allowed you to escape here without getting hurt but you didn’t cherish that opportunity. Since you don’t want to scram and get lost, then you would have to die here." Master Song laughed out loud as certain coldness radiated from his eyes.
As soon as he waved a hand, they were immediately surrounded by more than 10 other people.
The 6 Great Change Sect disciples turned pale.
Xu Que was still hiding some distance away and could see clearly everything that was happening.
He was thinking to himself, "Looks like that Master Song was good with acting tough and being a prick too. Besides, he looked like he was doing fine acting tough."
These Blood River Sect were rather prestigious and renowned around the area. Although they were all Golden Core Stage cultivators, as soon as they heard his command, all of them obeyed and dropped their weapons and spirit stones.
Oooh... looks like I have to show myself now!
At this point, Xu Que patted his own black robes before placing his Dark Buster Sword across his shoulders and started whistling to himself, while taking big strides towards them.
"Who’s that?" The Blood River Sect disciples heard some movement and turned around immediately as they whispered among themselves.
Xu Que’s eyes were squinted as he gave a loud laughter. He then raised his Dark Buster Sword and pointed it at everyone else before shouting out loudly, "Everyone don’t move! This is a robbery! All the men stand on the right side and the women on the left! Hand me all your belongings! Hurry!"
Rob-Robbery?
All the cultivators present were astonished.
Within this Withered Bones Forest there were only the Blood River Sect who would rob from others. Nobody has ever robbed from them before. Besides, this person was alone.
Great Change Sect disciples looked dumbstruck as well and paused to look at Xu Que. When they realized that Xu Que was only of the Golden Core Stage level 3, they almost passed out.
Big brother, even if you wanted to rob, can you be more professional about it? Bring more people to help you! Can’t you see that even the 6 of us have to obediently surrender?
Besides, you’re only a Golden Core Stage cultivator, level 3. What do you think you can do?!
"What are you staring at? The entire area has already been surrounded by me. Hurry and take out your valuables and hand them over. After that’s done, scram and get lost. I shall not repeat myself a third time!" Xu Que spoke as if he took a book out of Master Song’s words as he shouted out.
The Blood River Sect disciples all had strange looks on their faces.
The leader Master Song’s expression turned cold as he smiled at Xu Que, killing intent radiated out from his eyes.
The 6 of them from Great Change Sect opened their eyes wide and looked at Xu Que as if they were looking at a crazy person.
A mere level 3 Golden Core Stage junior cultivator robbing an entire group of level 7 and level 8 Golden Core Stage cultivators?
My god. They’ve seen many people who didn’t want to live anymore but they’ve never seen someone giving up their lives so easily for slaughter like this!
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully acting tough. The reward is 30 acting tough points!" The system rang out in his head, causing Xu Que to be filled with smiles.
"Break his bones and flay his skin off his body then feed the remains to the dogs!"
Master Song waved a hand and instructed his subordinates before casting his glance into the swamp in front of them. He didn’t bother about Xu Que and the other 6 Great Change Sect disciples anymore.
Xu Que sucked in a breath of cold, fresh air.
Ssssss, how could this damned idiot act tough so well? He even ignored the enemy standing right in front of him? Looks like I’ve met my match when it comes to acting tough.
Is that all?
Xu Que was extremely dissatisfied as he pursed his lips and withdrew a sharp spear, a pair of flying swords and a pair of long bows from the system inventory.
He then threw it down with a loud clang before speaking out, "I met with 5 blind idiots on the way here and they professed to be Blood River Sect disciples. Guess what happened after that? We, the Exploding Heavens Faction killed them instantly."
"Eh? This person has a storage ring on him!" The Blood River Sect disciples weren’t interested in his sharp pointed spear or his bows. However, they casted their glance right at him, expressing greedy looks.
He clearly retrieved all these items out of thin air, which caused them to presume that he had a storage ring on him.
Master Song directed his glance towards him and laughed coldly, "We have many disciples in Blood River Sect. So what if 5 of them dies? As for you little thing, you actually delivered yourself right to my doorstep."
"Why don’t you think to yourself, ‘how can a single person like myself, dare to come all the way here?’. Let me tell you the truth. My Exploding Heaven Faction already surrounded this area. If you are sensible enough, you should drop all your weapons and surrender." Xu Que spoke out confidently as though he was assured and secure that his backup would arrive any moment now.
Master Song puckered his eyebrows as everyone else paused in shock. They then looked around trying to catch a glimpse of his surroundings.
"Exploding Heavens Faction? What kind of sect is that? Why haven’t I heard about it before?"
"We aren’t really surrounded by them, are we?"
"Why isn’t there any movement at all? Is this kid trying to scare us?"
…
At the same time, the group of 6 Great Change Sect had a curious and suspicious expressions on their faces as well.
One of the younger girls asked quietly, "Senior brother, senior sister, what Sect is Exploding Heavens Faction from?"
The few of them looked at each other before shaking their heads, "I’ve never heard of it as well. Could it be a newly formed sect?"
"Possibly. Wind City has been thrown into a state of chaos of late and many foreign cultivators established themselves within the city. The formation of new sects was rather common."
The girl then snuck a glance at Xu Que before asking, "Then… Are we saved? But that person looks very strange. Even his weapons and spells are strange…."
The few of them were thrown into hushed discussion as they occasionally glanced at Xu Que, each with their own thoughts formed of him.
…
At this point, a big sized man from Blood River Sect walked out and glared at Xu Que, "Hey kid, where on earth do you came from? You dare to mess with us Blood River Sect. Are you sick of living?"
Xu Que glared back at him and scolded him, "Why should I care about your shit dog sect. You dare to mess with my Exploding Heaven Faction. The ones who are tired of living are you."
"What sect does Exploding Heavens belong to?" The big man asked, enraged.
Xu Que’s expression turned fierce, "You don’t even know of Exploding Heaven Sect and you dare to come out and speak rubbish? Exploding Heavens Faction is short for Violent Ruthless Cruel Cool Hanging Exploding Heavens Faction!"
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