Gathering Strength

Ryker's journey continued as he sought to gather strength and uncover more secrets about the demonic invasion. He travelled to various locations, each filled with its own dangers and opportunities for growth.

During his travels, Ryker encountered various individuals and factions, some friendly, others hostile. He made alliances and fought battles, each encounter adding to his experience and AP.

[Experience Gained: Common Beast Defeated – 20 EXP, 10 AP]

[Experience Gained: Greater Beast Defeated – 50 EXP, 25 AP]

[Experience Gained: Lesser Demon Defeated – 30 EXP, 5 AP]

[Current Level: 6]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 320/1000

[AP:] 165

Ryker used the AP to purchase more items and skills from the System Shop, enhancing his combat abilities further.

[Purchase: Advanced Healing Potion]

[Price:] 100 AP

[Advanced Healing Potion purchased successfully]

[Description:] A potion that instantly heals all wounds and restores stamina.

[Effects:] Restores 100% health and stamina.

The potion would prove invaluable in dire situations, providing Ryker with a means to recover quickly during battles. He also unlocked new skills, each adding to his versatility in combat.

[Purchase: Blade Dance]

[Price:] 50 AP

[Blade Dance purchased successfully]

[Remaining AP:] 10

[Skill Acquired: Blade Dance]

[Description:] A powerful combat technique that allows the user to unleash a flurry of attacks in quick succession, overwhelming opponents with speed and precision. Increases the user's attack speed by 25%.

As Ryker continued his journey, he encountered a formidable foe, a rogue cultivator known for his ruthlessness by stealing people's belongings. The rogue cultivator challenged Ryker, seeking to take the weapons Ryker is holding as it was shining showcasing its grade.

The battle was intense, with both combatants showcasing their skills and techniques. Ryker used Shadow Step and Blade Dance to evade and counter the rogue's attacks, each move calculated and precise.

The cultivator was shocked to how powerful Ryker is, he looked so young yet he is so powerful to the point of overwhelming him.

"Forgive me I'm sorry! please let me live I will not steal again." said the cultivator. However, Ryker only scoffed at his pitiful attempt to live and drove the blade into his throat killing him.

[Experience Gained: Expert Rogue Cultivator Defeated – 300 EXP, 60 AP]

[Current Level: 7]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 620/1200

[AP:] 70

Ryker felt the rush of experience and AP, his power growing with each victory. The rogue cultivator had valuable items, which Ryker claimed as his own.

As he travelled, Ryker came across a known village, known for its unique cultivation techniques and rare resources. The villagers were wary of outsiders, but Ryker's reputation preceded him, and they agreed to help him.

The village elder, a wise and powerful cultivator, offered to teach Ryker a rare technique in exchange for his assistance in defending the village from a looming threat.

[New Mission: Defend the Hidden Village]

[Reward: Rare Cultivation Technique]

Ryker agreed, preparing to defend the village against an impending attack by a powerful demonic horde. He fortified the village's defences and trained alongside the villagers, readying them for the battle ahead.

When the demonic horde arrived, Ryker led the defense, his skills and tactics proving invaluable. The battle was fierce, but the villagers fought bravely under Ryker's leadership.

[Experience Gained: Lesser Demon Defeated – 10 EXP, 5 AP]

[Experience Gained: Common Demon Defeated – 20 EXP, 10 AP]

[Experience Gained: Elite Demon Defeated – 150 EXP, 50 AP]

[Current Level: 7]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 900/1200

[AP:] 135

The battle was hard-fought, but Ryker and the villagers emerged victorious. The village elder, impressed by Ryker's prowess, taught him the rare cultivation technique as promised.

[Technique Acquired: Dragon's Breath]

[Grade:] Rare

[Description:] A powerful technique that allows the user to channel their energy into a devastating breath attack, capable of incinerating enemies and creating powerful shockwaves. To incinerate the enemy, the user must be 2 levels higher than the enemy in terms of combat power.

With the new technique, Ryker felt his power surge once more. He thanked the villagers and continued his journey, ever closer to uncovering the secrets of the gates and the demonic invasion.