Forest.
"So, you want to gain some experience by hunting Beasts?" Sect Master Lin questioned Alex, still bewildered by his choice. He had intended to offer Alex special techniques, but Alex had opted for experience instead—a decision that baffled him, considering the potential benefits of the techniques.
"Sect Master Lin, I believe I'm on the verge of a breakthrough in some of my techniques. I don't have time to learn new ones right now. Please grant me the opportunity to gain more experience before I achieve the breakthrough," Alex explained his reasoning.
Sect Master Lin continued to look at Alex, his expression a mix of confusion and curiosity. "You are quite an enigma, but alright. As your master, I can't deny you the chance to gain experience. I'll provide you with the coordinates of a unique forest. It's a highly diverse forest with many different types of beasts. However, I must warn you not to enter the Initiate Core section of the forest, as it's filled with Overlord-level beasts."
Alex raised a question, "Are there more Overlord-level individuals or beasts in this world?" He was curious, as he had heard that there were numerous Overlord beasts, but they seemed to remain inactive even after their races had been eradicated by people. He wondered if they were waiting for something.
"We can't be certain about that. However, in our known calculations, this world holds the most Overlords," Sect Master Lin replied, finishing up a talisman and handing it to Alex after putting his brush away for the future drawings.
"Remember to return promptly," Sect Master Lin reminded him. he wanted to teach Alex more techniques.
"Of course, thank you, Master," Alex said with a smile before flying into the sky. he wanted go for the levels fast and not miss any time, Strength was the king in thus world and if he didin't have it he would not be able to acomplish his goals, determination was eminent in Alex'es face as he rushed towards the forest, he was ecmxtremely interested in that forest as well... but it wasn't time to be interested in it, he flew fast in the sky like a star crossing many places, he was going towards the place he would have chance to level up.
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Alex soared through the sky, heading towards the forest. "Once I break through my technique, I'll level up as well. I've lingered in this realm for too long," he thought, his determination evident in his expression.
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On the outskirts of the Western Continent, there was a hidden mountain village where people worked in their farmlands, donning traditional spiky hats. Suddenly, a young girl appeared on a road within the farmlands. Despite her apparent age of five, she was completely unclothed as she walked along.
Village elders noticed her and were concerned. "Who is that?" one elder questioned.
"I'm not sure. She seems lost," another elder commented.
"She looks malnourished," an old woman said kindly, approaching the girl. "Hello, dear. Are you lost?"
The young girl's first question caught the villagers off-guard. "What year is this time?"
The old woman, unable to understand the concept of years and numbers, responded kindly, "Do you need food? Clothes? Water? You look hungry. What's your name?"
The girl's face lit up at the mention of food. "Food?" she exclaimed eagerly.
"Yes, food," the old woman chuckled.
The girl continued to repeat "Food" with increasing excitement.
"Alright, come with me," the old woman said, leading the girl towards her home.
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Three hours later, the girl and the old woman's family were seated around a table, eating together. Curious about the girl's identity, the husband of the old woman asked, "What's your name, little girl?"
The girl paused in her eating and replied, "You can call me Empress."
The room fell into stunned silence at her declaration.
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Meanwhile, Alex arrived at the forest he had been aiming for. "Finally, after all that travel, I've made it," he commented, looking at the forest below.
Descending, Alex gazed around, feeling countless dormant life forms. "There are so many beasts here, but most of them are weak. Nonetheless, it should be enough for my purpose," he thought.
"Time to get to work. I can't afford to rest here, especially when I'm so close to achieving my goal," Alex resolved, diving into the forest to begin hunting the beasts.
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After 30 hours of intense hunting, Alex was sitting beneath a tree, his body covered in the blood of his slain prey. He stared intently at his own form, eager to see his progress.
"Stats," Alex whispered excitedly, curious about how close he was to achieving his goal of breaking through.
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[Stats
Name: Alexander Simon
Cultivation: Soul Ascension Realm (3 Ascensions) (+ -)
Treasure: Heaven's Pillar (Restored) (+ -)
Element: Power (3%)
Bloodline: Ghost Demon Bloodline (100%)
Lifespan: 1,089,000
Technique: Heaven Space Cutter (+ -)
Soul Sword Technique (1 Soul)
Golden Viper Arts (1 Viper)
Dragon Twist Technique (Ninth Heaven)
Mountain Shatter Technique (10 Mountains) Max (Evolve) 785/5000
Aura Weaponizing Technique (15th Level)
Divine: Heavenly Divination Technique (3 Divinations) (+ -)
Demonic: Great Strengthening Demonic Ascension Technique (358 Level Comparable to Inner (Soul Ascension Realm (3 Ascensions))]
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"HAHAHAHAHA!!! FINALLY!!! BRING ON THE OPTIONS SYSTEM, I'M GOING TO EVOLVE MY TECHNIQUE," Alex exclaimed excitedly.
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--> Space Shatter Fist (Quasi-Absolute)
Cost: 1,000,000 Years of Lifespan
An upgraded version of Spatial Shattering Fist, capable of destroying space itself, creating stable wormholes, and shattering voids. As a Quasi-Absolute Technique, it grants +30 Evolutionary Paths.
Evolution Limit: Unlimited.]
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Selecting an option, Alex felt a massive surge of power engulf him, his aura transforming into a mesmerizing starry color. The white energy he had been using for his technique was changing, becoming something incredibly beautiful and beyond his imagination.
As the transformation took place, Alex felt a sense of calmness washing over him. He sat down on the tree, crossing his legs, and looked ahead in a state of tranquility.
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Three hours later, he opened his mouth and exhaled a starry-colored breath, a visual representation of his profound transformation.
Looking around, Alex couldn't help but murmur, "Is this…?"