2 Cognition
A feminine boy was seen running through the streets in a fury. Luckily no one was awake at the moment so he didn't bump into anyone.
'I need to make a story that appeals to the current society of the world. Before I publish it though, I need to gain a certain amount of prestige. To do that I need power. The way to gain power right now is either connections or personal strength. Seeing as how I'm treated connections won't work. Also, personal strength is the only thing you can rely on anyway. So I'm going to have to learn for once!' The boy thought as he hopped over fences and gardens.
He ran for some time till he found the place labeled, "Zhao Clan's Library".
He entered through the doors and saw an old homeless looking man cleaning the bookshelf. If it was any other normal person, they would have ignored the old dude and go for whatever they were looking for. But this was Zhao Bing, reincarnated from earth. Any old homeless man in the library is secretly the clan's pillar. Every east fantasy reader knows this.
Zhao Bing went up to the old man and bowed with his fists facing each other.
"Hello senior. Would you please point me to the low-martial arts section?" Zhao Bing asked politely.
This caught the old man by surprise. Most disciples ignored his presence or just talked to him rudely. But this youth not only asked politely but also bowed down to show respect to his elders. But being an old man, he regained his composure quickly and showed Zhao Bing to the core martial art section.
"You are only allowed access to the first floor. You have half an hour to choose a mid-rank skill or two low-rank skills." The old man said as he went back to fixing a bookshelf.
Zhao Bing sighed as he quickly started to read the description of the skills provided by the robotic voice.
The first book was titled [Crazy Wind Blade].
-It is like the wind, and as powerful as lightning. Utilizes speed to win.
Minimum requirement: First rank of the Martial Path,
Difficulty: Average
Rank: Low.
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The next book was [Angered Dragon Fists].
-It can increase the strength of the cultivator and put all of the power into one attack.
Minimum requirement: Second rank of the Martial Path,
Difficulty: Hard.
Rank: Peak of the middle rank.
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The next book was [Wind-like Foot].
-A close combat skill that uses speed to win. When trained to the fullest potential, it can fight against many people and not lose.
Minimum requirement: First rank of the Martial Path
Difficulty: Very Hard.
Rank: Middle
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The next book was [Metal Sand].
-Increases the defense of the body. Under full activation can go head to head with same rank opponent. Someone who can train it to a high level can use their body to defend against swords and blades.
Minimum requirement: Second rank of the Martial Path + High Willpower
Difficulty: Very Hard.
Rank: Middle
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Zhao Bing almost used the entirety of the time debating on which skill to pick.
[Host has the Ice-Deep bloodline. It is recommended that host uses something related to the concept of ice or water]
[Recommended book: Fluid Motions]
-Increases the agility of the body. Under full activation can go head to head with same rank opponent. Someone who can train it to a high level can avoid major damage from opponents under the Seventh Martial Path.
Minimum requirement: Peak of Second rank of the Martial Path + High Willpower
Difficulty: Very Hard.
Rank: Peak of Middle
'What? I didn't see this in the library? Where did you get it?' Zhao Bing asked in his head
[Classified information]
'Fine, I pick that book.' Zhao Bing sighed.
[Subtracting 10 points...Transaction Complete]
[Item transferred to your inventory.]
Zhao Bing looked at his inventory and the skill book was there.
A hand grasped Zhao Bing's shoulder and said "Times up. Did you pick a book?"
Zhao Feng thought it would be weird and odd if a person didn't take a book so he picked the closest one to him.
"This one sir." He answered.
"Leaf-Piercing Sword? Not a bad skill." The elder commented pleased for the first time that a person didn't pick a book based on the rank it had.
"Train this skill well. It emphasizes explosive movement and the damage depends on how fast the blade is thrusted. Use a rapier for this sword skill as the weapon is already made for piercing." The elder advised.
"Thank you for your advice." Zhao Bing said as he bowed.
The elder smiled and bid Zhao Bing farewell.
Zhao Bing took off running to the courthouse and read through the [Leaf-Piercing Sword]. He was halfway there before he was interrupted by a flash of lightning and a torrent of rain.
'What is this? It was perfectly sunny today with little to no clouds! Is Zeus fighting the Olympians or something?" Zhao Bing yelled out loud as he tried to run faster.
The storm was getting wilder and wilder.
'This isn't good!' Zhao Bing thought as he ran even faster.
Suddenly a heavy pressure pushed on Zhao Bing's back which caused him to fall to the floor. His clothes now dirtied and tore were hanging loosely on his body.
Zhao Bing looked at the sky and a black compacted lightning bolt shined from above and went to an area in Sun Feather City.
"Was that the God Eye?" Zhao Bing asked to no one in particular.
[Yes] the robotic voice answered.
"It was a rhetorical question!" Zhao bing yelled as he went back to his courthouse to get a change of clothes and a bath.
