Capítulo 20: Strength of the Four Directions Desolation
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"Boom!"
A loud crash resounded as Xu Que stepped onto a bolt of lightning while he charged towards the second elder to finish him off.
"This is bad. Run!"
The rest of the elders panicked as they ignored the shocks within their hearts. They hurriedly drew energy from deep within their core and attempted to escape as quickly as possible. Their expressions were contorted with fear and deep dissatisfaction.
However, after fleeing for a short period of time, Elder Liu’s expression fell as he opened his eyes wide and shouted out, "Oh no! The mountainous roads ahead are being obstructed by the black turtle! We cannot get past it!"
"What?"
The few of them started to feel anxious.
If a person wasn’t able to win a fight, he would just flee. At this point, even the option to flee was being taken away.
Could it really be that after several hundred years of diligent cultivation, it was all going to end today?
"No. That little rascal is just a mere Core Bearing Stage cultivator. I’ve waited and cultivated for so long to become a Golden Core Stage cultivator and finally became an elder of my sect. I must not perish to his hands!" An elder bellowed out after being forced into the corner as he exploded in fury, convincing himself not to give up.
The rest of them seemed to snap back as they recovered some stability to their emotions and thoughts.
"That’s right. That little bastard could suddenly increase his strengths. I’m certain that it must have something to do with a secret spell. As long as we drag it out so that his body and core energy cannot handle the prolonged stress of the spell, we should be able to kill him after."
"But his speed is so quick. We cannot drag him out for long."
"That’s right. This kid is doing all these to protect the villagers of Pan Shan Village. As long as we control the lives of those mortals, he’s doomed."
"So the villagers of Pan Shan Village are his weaknesses. Come, let’s go. We can combine our efforts and strike. No matter how fast he moves, he’s still alone after all. Let’s see how many people he can rescue."
The few of them were the sect elders from different sects and were renowned in their own rights. They were all experienced, wise and crafty. The minute they found a way out, they stepped atop their flying swords and dashed down towards Pan Shan Village from different directions.
Xu Que noticed their sudden change in action and was astonished. Soon after, his lips curled into a smile.
"Looks like this bunch of people aren’t stupid as well. They actually thought of using the villagers to put me in a tight spot."
"Such a shame… The Four Direction Desolation spell already killed so many people just because they were close to it. Now that you’re thinking of breaking through it, isn’t that suicide? But that’s good for me as well. It saves me the trouble of hunting each one of you down."
Thinking this way, Xu Que slowed his speed down. He then turned around and laughed to the elders, "Why’s everyone running so fast? Are you rushing to be reincarnated when you die?"
The muscles on the elder’s faces twitched as their expression revealed one of utter desperation.
With their status, the entire Fire Country would recognize them as superior immortals.
However, they were being mocked and chased around by a mere Core Bearing Stage kid. They were all incensed by the current situation which they found themselves in. It would be strange if they weren’t upset.
Elder Liu’s face contorted in ugly anger, "Everyone, please don’t be anxious. He’s trying to agitate us to go back and fight with him. At this point, the four legendary beasts are already outside of the protective spell. That means that the spell is at its weakest point. As long as he charge straight for Pan Shan Village, that little bastard would have to kneel down and kowtow to save his villager’s life.
Xu Que was just behind them, listening to Elder Liu speak.
This Elder Liu is truly a "genius"!
To be honest, if Elder Liu wasn’t present to mix, stir bullshit,and haphazardly make wrong guesses, Xu Que wouldn’t have been so successful in his plans today.
The most important thing was that Elder Liu unknowingly gave him a necessary boost at this critical juncture and even decided to take his friends with him to die. It was so touching that Xu Que was almost reduced to tears that Elder Liu had actually helped him.
He started to feel that not only was this Elder Liu a genius, but he was a close and intimate family member— one who raised him up.
It’s just that although Elder Liu was as good as family for helping him, he still deserved to die!
"Heheh!"
A gleam of craftiness could be seen in Xu Que’s eyes as he decided to play along and poke fun of them.
He then stepped onto the bolt of lightning as he started to chase down the rest of them.
At this time, he decided to pretend to be angry and thus wore a look of furiousness. In a loud and hoarse voice, he shouted, "All of you stop now!,Don’t force me to use my ultimate spell which will summon dragons from hell and will place an unholy seal upon this land. That would wipe out everyone in this area. Frankly speaking, even I’m afraid to use that spell!"
Xu Que randomly fabricated a spell which sounded extremely horrifying and threatening.
After hearing this, Elder Liu and the rest of them were astounded as their expressions took a great turn.
After seeing Xu Que summon the horrifying "Soaring Dragon Nine Transformations", everyone was already tense and severely afraid of this man.
"I was right. The villagers on Pan Shan Village is his weakness. If not, he wouldn’t be angry that we aren’t chasing him any longer and are heading for the village now. Let’s rush onwards!" Elder Liu gave a loud shout as the rest of the elders increased their speed while they charge towards Pan Shan Village.
They were extremely clear that once they capture the villagers and use them as hostages, they would be able to control Xu Que.
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully acting tough. The reward is 20 acting tough points."
Xu Que watched on contentedly as they seemed determine to head towards their death. After hearing the message ring out within his head from the system, he started to wear an expression of exasperation as he chased after them, all the while extremely happy deep down.
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In the breaths of a several seconds, Elder Liu and the rest of the elders were heading fast towards Pan Shan Village.
As they glared at the protective screen of light, they sped up instead of slowing down, rushing straight into it as they casted protective and offensive spells.
"Boom!"
Wraps of fire circled the elders’ bodies. With a wave of their hands, a long stream of fire emanated from their hands as it shot towards the protective screens.
"Once we’re in, capture those mortals and hold them hostage. Let’s go!" Elder Liu led the charge as he waved his hands and shouted. It was a formidable sight.
The rest of the elders following behind him revealed cold laughters. They were already imagining using the lives of the villagers to threaten and blackmail Xu Que. With the villagers, they could subject him to insurmountable abuse and torture.
Xu Que was following closely behind when he stopped all of a sudden. With a cheeky smile, he waved his hands and shouted out aloud, "Balding old men, safe journeys! I hope you get reincarnated to a good life, I shan’t see you off then."
The few elders were stumped.
What’s happening?
What did that kid say? Safe journeys?
Damn it. Why do I have a bad feeling about this?
"Boom doom ------!"
Even before they could react, the fire shield around their bodies clashed against the protective screen and disintegrated instantaneously.
Soon after, a huge wave of energy rippled out from within the protective shield and converged upon them. It was as if they were charging straight into the mouths of a gigantic beast, swallowing them whole.
"No!"
Elder Liu finally reacted as he opened his eyes wide and gave out a loud cry.
But everything was too late!
The Four Directions Desolation was nicknamed, "Destroyer of Trespassers!"
This phrase really wasn’t playing around.
Prior to this, when the group of elders were still lingering beyond the screen, there was a limit to the strength and powers of the beasts, who were controlled by Xu Que via the amulet.
At this point however, the several Golden Core Stage elders rushed straight into the protective screen. It was as good as surrendering themselves to the spider’s web!
The Four Directions Desolation doesn't just possess the four legendary beasts. The strength of the shield would really manifest in protecting an area!
After the few elders were taken to be trespassers and hostile people, they were swallowed by the protective spell. Instantly, they could see everything warp and distort around them before eventually settling down into a desolate land.
They were trapped within an illusory realm as their mortal bodies were being taken captive by the protective shield. Thus, they were stripped off of all other powers and forced to linger along the desolate plains as mere mortals.
There were extremely hot and dry deserts, in addition to swamps housing thousands of poisonous animals. There was also a snowy and frozen area, upon which only hunger and cold were present…
But everything was just an illusion!
The old elders were being taken captives by the protective enchantments. In the illusory realms, their aged bodies were stripped off of their powers and cultivation efforts. Instantly, the toll of their ages came back to them all at once as they were unable to sustain the torment.
Even before they could reach the third area of desolation, their spirits were vanquished and destroyed. With a ‘dong’ they all collapsed to their deaths and ceased to exist!
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing one Golden Core Stage cultivator. The reward is 50,000 experience points and a single golden core."
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing one Golden Core Stage cultivator. The reward is 50,000 experience points and a single golden core."
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for successfully gaining a level. The current cultivation stage is Core Bearing Stage, level 4."
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing one Golden Core Stage cultivator. The reward is 50,000 experience points and a single golden core."
"Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Xu Que’ for killing one Golden Core Stage cultivator. The reward is 50,000 experience points and a single golden core."
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Capítulo 21: Off the Charts Acting Tough Points
Editor: Translation Nation
Following a series of system reward beeps, the surroundings gradually regained its original silence.
Several elders landed within the Four Desolation realms and were trapped there ‘till death. The rest of the remaining disciples— without any exceptions, were slaughtered by the four legendary beasts, turning all of them into experience points for Xu Que.
"Rustle! Rustle!"
A slight gust blew past Xu Que’s hair strands.
He reached for the amulet and gently spun it. Immediately, the four legendary beasts disappeared with the wind, dissolving into dense Qi and flowed into Pan Shan village.
"I am done, finally."
Xu Que heaved a long sigh of relief, opened the system interface and his character stats appeared in front of him.
Host: Xu Que
Cultivation Stage: Core Bearing Stage Level 5 (Clear Understanding)
Experience progress: 0/200000
Acting Tough Points: 350 points
Skill path: <Ancient Five Elemental Arts>, Intermediate Level
Abilities : Soaring Dragons Nine Transformation (Maximum), Lightning Haste (Maximum)
Essence: Skill Path Essence (330 points)
Occupation: None
Status : Prince Consort of Fire Country
Just one battle moved him from Core Bearing Stage 1 to Core Bearing Stage level 5.
More importantly, it allowed him to acquire a whole 350 points of act tough points.
This 350 act tough points was a very big sum to Xu Que. It was also the most act tough points he had obtained to date.
"Hahahaha! I’ve earned it big this time." Xu Que let out a big laugh momentarily.
However, the experience required for him to level up also increased. From Core Bearing Stage Level 1 to 2, it only required 30000 experience points. But now, to level up from Core Bearing Stage level 5 to 6, it required a whopping whole 200000 experience points. The difficulty has increased substantially.
Still, compared to the other cultivators in this world, who mostly meditate to train and absorb Qi, Xu Que’s speed of advancement is frighteningly fast.
That was the reason Xu Que didn’t really feel the difficulty. Furthermore, acquiring the 350 act tough points made him extremely happy.
With this much act tough points, he could buy many more items, including the Advanced Rank page <Ancient Five Elemental Arts>, which was just a mere 100 act tough points. Time to buy, buy, buy!
What a wonderful feeling to have such happy events happening. Xu Que recalled obtaining a few golden cores after killing those Golden Core Stage elders and quickly opened his system item bag.
A few brightly shining, fist-sized golden colored beads were inside.
<Golden Core>:
Originated from within the bodies of Golden Core Stage cultivators. It contains the cultivator’s accumulated life origin and skill paths. Upon swallowing, it has a 30% chance of obtaining the previous cultivator’s skills path obtained throughout their entire life, but has 30% chance of the swallower going out of control. If sold to the system, 50000 experience points can be obtained!
"Damn it, who knew golden cores have this type of effect." Xu Que shockingly exclaimed.
Previously, the beginner experience gain pill he ate was able to raise his experience points by 10000. But this golden core, on top of being able to sell to the system for 50000 experience points, it could be swallowed to obtain the previous Golden Core Stage owner’s skill path but at a risk of losing control. This core is definitely an upgraded edition of an experience pill!
However, since Xu Que has no lack of skills at the moment, he definitely will not take the risk and swallow the golden core.
Also, he is not in a hurry to level up. He’d rather leave it in his system item bag for times of need.
After reading the golden core’s description, Xu Que switched to the view of the system store. With pockets full and good condition, he immediately centered his focus on the skill book bundle of the store.
A dazzling line-up of many types of skills, Xu Que was in a spoilt for choice situation once again.
According to importance, he should acquire the <Ancient Five Elemental Arts> expert level, but his current Cultivation stage was still a long way more from the Original Infant stage which in other words, also mean that there was no present need to buy the expert page.
Also, after the fight, Xu Que found out a problem.
He realized that his skill books were too one-way. When he fought, he did not have a wide variety of moves to use and he felt that although he was acting tough, he wasn’t enjoying it.
Although the combination of the Soaring Dragon Nine Transformations and the Thunder Haste were very swift and powerful, all he was doing was using his bare fists to engage in combat, far from his imagination of riding on a flying sword and drifting high into the mountains of celestial beings.
How was he supposed to act tough with a tough-appearing sense of style?
Therefore, Xu Que decided to exchange for a few more skills books and at the same time, might as well buy new valuable equipments. It would be even better if he could get hold a set of golden, shiny clothes— shiny enough to blind all those other cultivators.
With the 350 act tough points, he immediately chose to browse through the sky-rank skills.
<Imperial Thunder Excalibur Art>
Originated from one of"Zhu Xian"story novel’s skill book, low level skill of Sky-rank. Unique technique from within Qing Yun Men’s main mountainous region. With power through the Nine Heavens, it turns into godly thunder. Using the sword to draw its power, a brilliant might is unleashed.
Selling price: 50 act tough points.
<Buddha’s Fiery Lotus>
Originated from one of"Fight Break Spheres"story novel’s battle skill, low level skill of Sky-rank. From the novel, this was Xiao Yan’s personal skill and was created through the fusion of many different types of flames to create a destructive force. The power of the Fiery Lotus itself depends on the number of the various flames combined. Capacity and potential of this skill is unlimited! (Warning: This battle skill requires possession of 2 or more fusion of different flames to execute.)
Selling price: 50 act tough points.
<Six Reincarnation Fist>:
Originated from one of"Zhe Tian"story novel’s skill book, mid-level skill of Sky-rank. Attack and defense is merged into one. With this skill, earth-shaking strength is achieved, breaking through any forms of obstruction. In the story, body physique was merged with the "Emperor" to hone this skill to its pinnacle, able to shatter any Buddha artifact weapons or even better, rip them into nothing!
Selling price: 100 act tough points
<Nine-Characters Secret> (Remaining Volumes):
Originated from one of"Zhe Tian"story novel’s skill book, high-level skill of Sky-rank. Originally the power of the Nine Secrets into one. However, due to the skill defying the natural order, it was forbidden by Buddha. Hence, since ancients ago, it was divided into nine parts, namely, "Arrive", "Troop", "Battle", "People", "All", "Count", "Group", "Forward", "Move"!
Within them, the "Arrive" Secret character and the "Count" Secret character were lost in translation. When exchanging the remaining volumes, there is a chance on obtaining any of the other 7 remaining secret technique. Repeated Secret characters possible with more purchases.
Selling price: 200 act tough points.
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Upon reading till this point, Xu Que knelt down on the spot!
So many skill books and all of them were the signature skills from the main characters of various novels. It was absolutely mouth-watering to read the descriptions.
However, this bundle of skill books had very little skills which needed or made use of magical weapons to activate. The only attractive one which fits this description was the <Imperial Thunder Excalibur Art>. Xu Que wasn’t very keen of it though.
What really perked his desire were the <Buddha’s Fiery Lotus> and the <Nine-Characters Secret>.
Buddha’s Fiery Lotus didn’t need much explaining. After fusing the flames, the power unleashed would be enough to wipe out everything in an instant. Also, the more variety of mystical flames fused, the more devastating the effects of the skill. This skill was an absolute bargain.
Obtaining the flame was a problem. Xu Que searched through the store and was shocked at their prices.
For example, the ranked 19th flame, Molten Green Lotus, required an expensive 300 act tough points.
"Looks like the road of acting tough is filled with obstacles. I have no choice but to buy the Nine-Characters Secret first, and wait till I strike it rich to buy all the top ten ranked flames." Xu Que nodded and focused on the Nine-Characters Secret.
This skill, originally from"Zhe Tian"’s as an unsurpassed skill, showed valiant might.
Other than the 2 lost secrets, the remaining 7 all had descriptions.
"Troop" secret character: Weaponry type secret skill. Using it allows the smooth and natural maneuver of weapons and even temporarily seize control of enemies’ weapons, causing friendly fire even before the battle has begun. An absolute nightmare for opponents.
"Battle" secret character: Attack type secret skill. First sacred attack art, being able to copy many moves. Using "Battle" secret character, one can raise their attack power. Also, steal moves for own usage will be available.
"People" secret character: Aid type secret skill. An unsurpassed sacred healing art. Able to heal physical and spiritual injuries. Upon control, bodily injuries regenerate. Upon mastery, able to revive using the dripping of own blood. The user can even be nicknamed "The unkillable cockroach."
"All" secret character: Amplifying type secret skill. Can raise one’s attributes by 10 folds but lowers the hit probabilities.
"Group" secret character: Aid type secret spell. A special type of troop formation line tactic which created the Ling Bao Deity.
"Forward" secret character: Aid type secret skill, can be used to assist cultivation, heightens the sixth sense. As a result, user will be able to anticipate attacks. Therefore, always maintaining the combat lead.
"Move" secret character: Speed type secret skill. Once under control, speed is unmatched and nobody will be able to catch or block the user. It will be akin to strolling amongst the ranks of enemies. When trained to the limit, user will be able to bend time with extreme speed.
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