《Art of Mortality》Chapter 37: A New Journey
Advertisement
It was a place surrounded by mountains. There was a forest nearby, and a small river flowing through. The place was called "Beast Valley". In this valley, ferocious beasts roamed around. Sometimes, hunters come here to hunt beasts. Most of the beasts here are not that strong, all within Grade 1. But recently, there have been reports saying that a powerful Grade 2 beast has appeared in the valley and it goes to rampage the villages above the mountain. It also killed many hunters and now, the hunters dare not come here to hunt. Finally, a request for help was sent to the southern academy after the locals sent a complaint to the Governor of this region.
Although there are cultivators even in the Shell Shattering realm in the Southern Academy, it is only because it is one of the four great academies of the Green Veil Country. Throughout the country, most people are common folks without any cultivation. Less than 10% of the country's people are cultivators, and the majority of them are in the Physical Essence realm. Only in the four great academies and the Royal Capital can someone find cultivators in the Body Metamorphosis Realm and higher. In this country, Body Metamorphosis realm cultivators can Govern an Entire Region, and a Shell Shattering realm cultivator can become a mayor in a big city. As for someone in the Qi Accumulation realm, they can even become the principal of one of the four great academies or can get a high position in the Royal Capital.
At this moment, two shadows were seen walking out of the Beast Valley. One of them was dragging a dead body of a beast. The body was bloodied. It seemed that before dying, the beast put up a big fight.
"No wonder even the local authorities had trouble dealing with this beast. To think it was in the Eighth level of Grade 2!", said the shadow dragging the beast.
Advertisement
"Well, you are still not good enough with your combat capabilities, or you could've finished off this beast without me needing to interfere.", said the other shadow.
"You expect too much of me, how do you expect me to take down a beast in the eighth level of grade 2 while only being in the sixth level of the Body Metamorphosis Realm? I am two-level lower, and beasts are even more powerful than the same level humans!", the first shadow grumbled.
"Well. Ferocious Beasts are mindless beings. Although they have greater raw strength compared to cultivators, they are not smart enough to use them properly. On the other hand, while beasts do have a fierce instinct for battle due to their beastly nature, if you know what type of beast it is and know their behavior patterns, you can predict the way they fight and easily find a weakness to counter them. Beasts aren't smart enough to adopt a new fighting style after their weakness is discovered.", the second shadow explained.
"Well, I guess I am still not an expert fighter like you.", the first shadow sighed.
"You can slowly learn from experience. Now that I am guiding you, you aren't that bad either.", the second shadow said.
At that moment, both of the shadows were finally out of the valley. Sunlight finally fell upon them and revealed their faces. One of them was Robert, the other one was Edward. Robert was the one dragging the dead body of the beast.
It has been almost three months since Robert and Edward left the Southern Academy for their training while completing missions. Although they were supposed to take only two B-rank mission and a single A-rank mission, in the end, Edward decided to exploit his connections with Old Summer to get ten B-rank missions and 3 A-rank missions. By now, they have already completed all the B-rank missions they took. Currently, they were in an A-rank mission, which was to kill this level eight grade 2 beast in the beast valley. With this, they have now completed two A-rank mission. The final A-rank mission they are going to complete is in a place near Tulip Village, so they left that mission for the last since they were going there anyway.
Advertisement
In these three months, Robert has broken through to the Sixth Level of the Body Metamorphosis realm, and his seventh Physical Essence Sphere was 90% formed. On the other hand, Edward was currently at the peak of the Body Metamorphosis realm, with all nine Essence Spheres completely formed.
"We have to give this beast's corpse to the local authorities as proof. Man, that's a pain.", Roberts cried.
"Let me handle that. You are about to break through to the Seventh Level of the Body Metamorphosis realm, so you should meditate here and focus on your breakthrough.", Edward said.
"That's great! Thanks for the help. By the way, I still can't believe our cultivation progressed so fast in these three months.", Robert said with a satisfied tone.
"Well, I have already taught you to control your inborn aura. Those with control over awakened inborn aura can cultivate faster much than normal in the early cultivation realms, and the same goes for me. What helped us boost our hidden potential was all the challenging missions we completed in the past three months. After all, a battlefield is the greatest place for training.", said Edward.
"Anyway, don't get complacent with this meager cultivation speed. The higher the level, the tougher it becomes. See how I am stuck at the peak of the Body Metamorphosis realm for almost a month? Breaking through to the Shell Shattering realm is really tough. This is the final shackle of the body in the mortal's path. After crossing this realm, we reach the shackles of the spirit. To reach the Shell Shattering realm is to shatter the shell of your mortal body. It is a complete qualitative change, unlike the previous realms. Even a hundred peak Body Metamorphosis realm cultivators put together can not beat someone who has just stepped into the Shell Shattering realm. The power gap is vast." , Edward explained.
"Well, from what I have seen from you, I think it wouldn't be too tough for you to breakthrough.", Robert said with confidence.
"I hope so.", Edward said with a smile. Then he left taking the corpse of the beasts they killed in the valley.
Robert sat on meditation, preparing to break through to the seventh level of the Body Metamorphosis realm.
Their next destination was a place called "Lake of tears." It is only a few miles away from Tulip Village. This place was a major place for cultivators to visit until recently when mysterious disappearances started occurring there. Since then, the place has become haunted. The southern academy was sent a request to investigate that place. This mission is at the top among all the recent A-rank missions in the academy. No one has yet dared to take that mission, but Edward wasn't afraid. He was more interested. After Robert breaks through and Edward returns from delivering the beast corps, they will start there journey again towards the Lake of Tears.
Who knows what secret awaits them in that mysterious place?
Advertisement
- In Serial102 Chapters
Apollyon Game of Thrones Fanfiction [Written in Second Person]
This Game of Thrones Fanfiction will follow Apollyon, the main Villainess of the For Honor Universe, as she is reincarnated into House Lannister. Following are three Points I would like to mention: The time between the upload of new Chapters will be irregular. No other For Honor Characters will find themselves in this new World. Apollyon will gain some Abilities, making her even more dangerous, and one might say Overpowered. https://youtu.be/lqomLKshkkE https://www.patreon.com/JohnKoenig?fan_landing=true
8 557 - In Serial8 Chapters
Plains and Hills under the SUN
In the Great plain of Faeilan. There resides the monsters of incredible heritages and humanoids who are monsters as well. In one of the Great Meadows there resides the Great Pride of Tituan who occupies it. A cub who is seemingly weak desire to lead the change on a tribe whose leaders are corrupted by greed and malice. Is he the sign that the sun will shine again in the vast and bountiful plains? Is his ambition enough to overpower the existing powers? Will he rule the plains and hills under the sun? /-----/ This story heavily emphasizes kingdom building and War&Strategies. There will be also romance and adventure as the story progresses. Photo not mine.
8 141 - In Serial15 Chapters
Waterbrand (completed)
Larry was a med student on the verge of graduation when he is transported to another Earth. After losing what he loves the most, will he prove to this new world that those who keep death at the gates can also usher him inside unexpectedly? ************** This is my first story and it has no editor, so please keep that in mind. It is only 14 chapters, so probably expect it to be finished posting after a week or so.
8 203 - In Serial16 Chapters
The PageTurners Awards
[JUDGES NEEDED]Does your book lack the recognition that motivates you, or does it not have the fame and glory it deserves? Whatever it is, we are here to help. Unleash your inner confidence and competitive edge with PageTurners Awards 2022.Read on to find out more!
8 264 - In Serial10 Chapters
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum: Sìriüs The Ether Star Of Destruction
Young Man Is Reincarnated in DXD with powersBorn as a Half Demon Half Dragon with A Soul of a HumanHas a Sacred Gear Last Seen in The Summerian PantheonUnique mystic eyesOverpowerd loli protagonistZashuness 100%Eventual Crossover withNaruto MHAMCU and OthersPls dont criticize me much I am a novice writterI dont own the picturesI dont own dxdI dont own naruto I dont own anything eccept my own CharcterTy.
8 153 - In Serial11 Chapters
Writer's Room: Nicole Knight
Welcome to your source for all the inside information about my characters, books, and everything that it takes to make their stories come to life! Ever have questions about how characters were created or why they make certain choices? Wonder about the writing process and what goes into a story? You'll find all of that plus more in this blog-style journal!
8 159