Chapter 002: Full of Vigor, Driven by Rage
The extraordinary adventures of the Super Game System certainly brought great joy to Zhuge Xiang, but looking at his character interface and experience points, that joy quickly faded. No matter how excellent the magical treasures were, if he could not comprehend the Qi energy within half a month and become an official disciple of the Shura Sect, it would all be in vain
"Alright, alright, we are all roommates; harmony is of utmost importance. Let us not disturb the peace." Niu Geng, standing nearby, stepped in with an anxious expression to mediate the situation
Niu Geng intervened, causing Li Bin to realize that he had been intimidated by Zhuge's mere glance. In a fit of anger and embarrassment, Li Bin stubbornly refused to apologize, saying: "What about you? Just look at this room; you haven't even tidied it up. I, Li Bin, am ashamed to share the same roof with you."
In response to Li Bin's words, Zhuge Xiang chose not to reply, as any response would only serve to fuel his arrogance
Haha, you are all here. I have good news to share with you. My younger brother Zhao Feiyun has grasped the essence of Qi in just under two months and has chosen the Ghostly Step technique from the Cangwu Pavilion. He has already begun to understand its principles, and even the manager has said that my brother is a rare talent. " Li Bin said with a hearty laugh upon seeing Zhuge Xiang and Niu Geng in the room, his expression clearly one of boasting.
"Who are you calling uncultured? Do you want to die?" Li Bin's words caused Zhuge Xiang's expression to suddenly turn cold, his icy gaze fixed on Li Bin, filled with intense chill. For Zhuge Xiang, who came from a beggar's background, the term 'uncultured' was the most difficult thing for him to accept.
Hehe... Regarding Zhuge Xiang's gratitude, Niu Geng felt a bit embarrassed and scratched his head: "Li Bin said, we all live under the same roof, which is fate, so it is only right to help each other out."
So it was you, Niu Geng, who brought me back. Thank you very much. Looking at this tall and strong young man, Zhuge Xiang suddenly understood why he was in the room and sincerely expressed his gratitude
Among one hundred thousand disciples in training, if the possibility of independently comprehending the vital energy is only ten percent, then during the stage of breaking through to vital energy, consuming a Blood Spirit Fruit increases the success probability to at least ninety percent.
This ring, known as the Super Game System, has an unknown origin. Due to limitations in strength, its specific functions have not been fully developed. However, what Zhuge Xiang currently knows is that it opens a character interface, allowing one to view personal information. Additionally, it enables monster hunting and leveling up, where defeating targets can yield experience points as rewards, and may also drop various items, which could include equipment, magical artifacts, elixirs, materials, or even skill books. It opens a character interface, allowing one to view personal information, and enables monster hunting and leveling up, where defeating targets can yield experience points as rewards, and may also drop various items, which could include equipment, magical artifacts, elixirs, materials, or even skill books.
Li Bin? Upon hearing this name, Zhuge Xiang's eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure as he spoke: "I have told you before, do not get too close to Li Bin; he is not a person worth associating with."
Sitting up from the bed in confusion, Zhuge Xiang lowered his head. A black ring on his hand seemed to have rooted itself into his flesh, firmly encircling his finger. There was a sense of blood connection, as if this black ring had already become a part of himself.
Dazed, Zhuge Xiang opened his eyes and looked around in confusion, only to be astonished to find himself lying in his own bed, rather than by the small lake.
Looking at the information on his character panel, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly. According to the character panel, it seemed that reaching 100 experience points would allow him to successfully comprehend Qi energy. However, after nearly a year of hard training, he had only accumulated 80 points. With just half a month left, the possibility of raising his experience points to 100 seemed extremely slim.
The realm of martial arts is divided into four levels: initial insight, entering the hall, comprehensive understanding, and mastery. Li Bin's cousin, Zhao Feiyun, has indeed done well to reach the level of initial insight in just two months of practice.
Anyone who successfully comprehends the Qi energy within one year may select a martial art from the Cangwu Pavilion before the upcoming testing conference, thereby preventing the disciples from becoming complacent prior to the event.
Over this long period, Zhuge Xiang has come to understand Niu Gen's temperament, knowing that he is not receptive to advice. He silently shook his head and chose not to say more.
As if by instinct, Zhuge Xiang opened his character panel, and in his mind appeared the character panel displaying some basic information about Lin Xi: Zhuge Xiang, male, fourteen years and eight months old, ordinary person, experience points: 80 / 100
Under such extraordinary circumstances, I unexpectedly obtained such a miraculous item. Experience points, it seems, once filled, can automatically lead to a breakthrough in strength, with no so-called bottlenecks existing. Just this one feature alone would surely make even the elders of the Shura Sect envious
What a magical ring! Could this be the legendary treasure that surpasses all magical artifacts? Upon learning about the information regarding this game system, Zhuge Xiang felt both astonished and delighted
With these thoughts, Li Bin's courage swelled. Normally, he only dared to bully Niu Geng, but this time he stopped Zhuge Xiang and said: "Don't be in a hurry to leave with the books. I have some good news to share with you. My brother Zhao Feiyun has learned of a blood spirit fruit that is about to ripen. When the time comes, he will pick it and give it to me, helping me comprehend the energy technique. In half a month, I will surely become an official disciple of the Shura Sect"
Congratulations to you, but was it really necessary for you to deliberately stop me to say this? Zhuge Xiang's expression, however, was neither warm nor cold, and he did not even lift his eyes.
The cold, sinister gaze resembled that of a venomous snake, causing Li Bin to involuntarily take a few steps back. He had never seen Zhuge Xiang look so terrifying before, and for a moment, he opened his mouth but found himself unable to speak
I stopped you not to discuss this, but simply because the room is so messy. Don't you know how to tidy up? What an ill-mannered fellow. " Breathing a bit heavily, Li Bin glanced at the disordered room, somewhat taking the opportunity to express his thoughts, speaking without thinking.
Zhuge Xiang clearly displayed an impatient demeanor, which made Li Bin feel a surge of anger within. However, Zhuge Xiang was a man of spirit, unlike Niu Geng, who was easily bullied. Li Bin truly did not dare to go too far with him. Yet, upon reflection, he realized that he was on the verge of comprehending Qi energy and becoming an official disciple of the Shura Sect. In this Shura Sect, apart from those who have comprehended Qi energy, who else was there that he could not provoke
As Zhuge Xiang examined the ring on his finger, a surge of information suddenly emerged in his mind regarding this black ring. It was as if it were instinctual; Zhuge Xiang understood the extraordinary nature of this ring
Alright, Zhuge Xiang, don't hold too deep a grudge against Li Bin; we are all friends here... Without a care, Niu Geng clearly did not feel that he had suffered any loss.
Li Bin originally did not want to reveal the existence of the Blood Spirit Fruit, but Zhuge Xiang's attitude made him feel angry. He was willing to disclose the information about the Blood Spirit Fruit just to demonstrate that his status as an official disciple of the Shura Sect was a settled matter. Li Bin was still waiting for Zhuge Xiang to approach him and ingratiate himself, yet he did not expect that Zhuge Xiang's attitude remained completely unchanged, still bearing that condescending look.
Li Bin is another roommate, but in terms of personality, Zhuge Xiang does not agree with him. Li Bin, relying on the fact that he has a distant cousin who has already comprehended Qi energy, carries a sense of superiority, as if he himself were the one who had achieved this understanding. Niu Geng, due to his straightforward and honest nature, has often been manipulated by him. Yet, Niu Geng always feels that they are roommates and that helping each other is a matter of course. Generally, when looking for reasons to manipulate Niu Geng, Li Bin uses such justifications to brush him off.
Look at the boy who just walked in, appearing to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, yet standing at a height of 1.7 meters, with a robust physique and well-defined muscles, resembling someone who is actually eighteen or nineteen. His face carries a simple and honest expression. This boy is named Niu Geng, known for his straightforward and honest nature. He is one of the ten thousand youths undergoing rigorous training, with three individuals assigned to each room. Niu Geng shares a room with Zhuge Xiang.
With eyes wide open and bloodshot, Zhuge Xiang fixed his fierce gaze on Li Bin and declared, "Li Bin, I challenge you to a duel"
Zhuge Xiang feels somewhat frustrated by the lack of progress. While being loyal and able to endure losses demonstrates a broad-minded character, if the other party is deliberately targeting and bullying you, and you continue to endure it passively, that would be foolish.
The Blood Spirit Fruit is a rare spiritual fruit found in the world. When consumed, it contains a vast amount of vital blood energy, making it a significant tonic for cultivators at the Refining Essence to Transform Qi stage. This is especially true for individuals like Zhuge Xiang and others who have yet to comprehend Qi energy, as the abundant and rich vital blood energy plays an immeasurable role in their understanding of Qi energy
Zhuge Xiang, you are awake. The matter of cultivation should be approached step by step; overexertion may lead to counterproductive results. If I hadn't noticed your absence and happened to find you by the lake, you might have already been feeding a demon beast. Just as Zhuge Xiang was assessing his character panel, the door was pushed open, and a tall, robust young man entered, his eyes filled with concern.
You are quite proud of your own abilities, and Zhuge Xiang feels at a loss for words. However, he truly cannot stand such a person who relies on the power of others to intimidate. He looks down on you and sees no need to greet you with a smile. Cultivators of the demonic path act according to their own inclinations.
The Asura Sect is fundamentally a demonic path sect, emphasizing swift resolution of grievances and favors. It is characterized by a straightforward approach: if one likes something, they embrace it; if one dislikes something, they reject it, with decisiveness and clarity.
"You all continue your conversation; I am going to cultivate myself." There was no intention of politeness in this statement. Seeing Li Bin's smug expression, Zhuge Xiang could not bear it any longer. He casually dropped this remark and was about to leave
"Really? Then congratulations to you." Niu Geng said to Li Bin with great joy, clearly feeling happy for him
At that moment, a thin and short young man pushed the door open, appearing to be around fourteen or fifteen years old. With a sharp chin and a pointed face, his pair of eyes sparkled with a cunning glint, clearly indicating that he was the type who enjoyed scheming and plotting. He was none other than Li Bin, another roommate of Zhuge Xiang.
Zhao Feiyun is truly impressive; he managed to master a martial art in just two months. Niu Geng, however, widened his eyes slightly and expressed genuine admiration, then adopted a look of deep concern: "I also need to intensify my training. There are only half a month left until the testing conference, and I must strive to comprehend the vital energy before then"