Chapter 24

In the Hangzhou Empire Lies the Mountain lands, and in the eastern territory of the mountain lands lies Fu kingdom.

Fu kingdom, contains many powerful factions, forces, sects, and mansions. While it housed so many powerhouses, the number of mediocre establishments were even more, such as low tier associations, and the likes.

Places like the Alchemist guild, blacksmith guild and physician guild were naturally among the bigger forces to be named.

Maple Leaf city was considered small in the greater span of things.

Within the slums outer district, in a certain area, there was nothing but absolute silence.

If not for the small houses and shops on the way, there was a high chance that the place would be mistaken for a graveyard or an abandoned part of the city.

Even the sound of a dropped pin would be heard, as there was no noise besides the cool breeze as well as the violent billowing of heaven and earth energy.

Everyone's mouths hang open as if their jaws would fall off their faces. Amazement and disbelief could be clearly seen in their pupils as those same eyes stared at the black-haired youth standing in the middle of the street.

The powerful aura his body emitted left them speechless, as they couldn't fathom how the other party was able to accomplish this feat.

Qi Apprentice realm!

A youngster that was barely 18 had managed to reach such a phenomenal level.

Have the younger generation always been this impressive?

For a moment, no one could wrap their heads around it.

DANG!

The silence was finally broken when the sound of metal hitting the floor resounded in eveyones ears.

Turning their heads a little, they discovered the sword in Lu Gang's possession had already fallen off his hand.

However, the latter still had a frightful expression, seemingly too scared to notice.

Even if he did, be probably wouldn't have cared anyway. His eyes that were usually haughty and contemptuous to anyone below his level were now screaming fear as they stared at the youth who had a casual expression on his face.

Seeming as if he had just done a trivial matter.

Seeing his expression, Lu Gang felt like he had taken ten thousand blows to the head as dizziness overcame him.

He staggered backwards by a couple of feet while trying his best to suppress the urge to throw up blood.

What the hell is with that expression?

You just broke through multiple levels in one go.

If he knew that Ru Chan didn't even think much of his cultivation, then nothing in this world would have been able to stop him from puking blood in anger.

"What kind of monster did I provoke today?" Lu Gang asked himself as his face sported a livid expression.

He was arrogant and conceited, but he wasn't stupid. After everything that had happened in the last few minutes, he was certain that this kid wasn't simple.

Who the hell can break through 5 phases in less than 10 breaths today?

For a moment, he began to wonder if he had accidentally provoked a direct descendant of a powerful clan who had come to experience life.

If that was the case, then even his usually arrogant and domineering scorpion gang wouldn't be able to save him.

Pui!

Stretching his hand forwards, an arc of Qi condensed over his palm until his entire arm was coated in a layer of condensed heaven and earth energy.

Qi! This was Qi!

Nodding his head, Ru Chan took another look at his character panel.

Qi Needed: 8/ 10000

After breaking through to Qi apprentice realm, the amount of Qi he needed was already at 5 digits.

"10000 Qi!" Ru Chan mused inwardly. The 19000+ essence energy was barely able to take him from 5th phase Dantian establishment to 1st stage of Qi apprentice realm.

The medicinal effects of the rebirth pill had been completely used up during his overnight cultivation.

Therefore, his cultivation speed would be many folds slower than before, even if he had a Skye Tier cultivation technique.

[Congratulations on breaking through a major realm. Distributing rewards now]

[Congratulations, you have unlocked special Tab, Inventory]

[Congratulations on receiving an increase in your affinity cultivation]

[You received Flame affinity skill, Fireball]

[You have received a special bloodline skill Lesser Regeneration]

[Congratulations on successfully activating 1st stage of your physique]

[Congratulations on breaking through a major realm, your body cultivation has increased by one minor realm]

[Congratulations, you have activated....]

Seeing the barrage of notifications, Ru Chan felt a bit dizzy. He didn't expect that breaking through a major realm would have such an effect.

However, he didn't have the luxury to pay attention to it at the moment.

Ignoring the system and focusing on the despairing Lu Gang, he sneered inwardly.

"You struck first last time. Now... It's my turn". As soon as his voice faded, Ru Chan's figure blurred, then disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Shit!" Lu Gang screamed as he immediately turned around and bolted.

Maybe others would be shocked speechless and stand on the spot when they saw such a thing, but how could he not know better?

He had fought against someone at the 9th Phase dantian establishment before and the other party's speed had left him helpless to the extent of being defeated in less than 5 moves.

At that time, he could still keep track of the other party's movements, albeit barely.

However, what the hell just happened now?

His opponent, who had broken through 5 phases in the span of less than 10 breaths, had disappeared from his sight.

What else would it mean apart from the fact that the opponent's speed had reached the level surpassing his eyesight?

Against such a person, all hope of victory was completely void.

The only chance he had was to run.

However, how could Ru Chan let him off so easily?

A figure materialized right in front of the fleeing Lu Gang, shocking the other party before he could even react. With a frosty expression, Ru Chan kicked out with his right leg, accurately landing on Lu Gang's chest.

He didn't save any strength in his attack.

Lu Gang felt a horrifying force land on his chest. Almost like he had been hit with a battling ram, instantly, he was thrown several feet into the air.

"Since you decided to pay me a visit, don't even think about leaving so soon" Ru Chan snorted.

With the massive increase in his cultivation level, his speed had risen to new heights. The power coursing through his veins was more than enough for him to defeat ten Lu Gangs' simultaneously.

Not even giving him any time to activate his Martial ability, Ru Chan dashed forward with a speed no one present could keep up with.

Before his body had gotten far, Ru Chan had already appeared behind him and sent him flying back the way he came from with another kick at the same chest area.

Crashing heavily against the ground, Lu Gang's chest caved in as blood spurted out of his mouth, nose and eyes. His body laid unmoving.

Dead! The always tyrannical Lu Gang was dead! Not to mention that he died at the hands of a teenager.

Silence!

The atmosphere was terrifyingly quiet.

If the crowd was shocked when he had simply repelled Lu Gang with a lower cultivation base, then now, they stared at him with fear and trepidation.

To be able to kill the other party instantaneously, how terrifying was his strength?

Breaking through multiple levels in one go.

Unbelievable.

"Qi apprentice realm!" One of the lackeys that had been hiding a distance away from Lu Gang cried out in fear.

Feeling the powerful aura emanating from his body and seeing the strand of Qi that had been formed earlier, there was no doubt that this youth had reached Qi apprentice realm.

If that weren't the case, how was he able to defeat Lu Gang without the other party being able to put up a fight?

They were just skin tempering realm cultivators. Against people with such power, they could only lower their heads in fear.

In the scorpion gang, someone with that level of cultivation was equivalent to a level 4 member. Despite not being rare, they were still people that they could only hope to meet.

They regretted it deeply. Why did they have to be the ones to come over to this area to collect the month's loot?

Without even thinking twice, they all fled in panic and ran in separate directions.

Ru Chan, couldn't be bothered to chase after some small fry. Even if he chased after them, killing them would change nothing at all.

Countless people had already seen the whole thing go down, so there wasn't any use in tying to cover it up.

If he had the time to do that, he might as well use it to increase his strength and wait for the gang to come looking for him.

After all, Qi apprentice realm was nothing special as well. Not even a foundation establishment realm cultivation would make him feel safe.

Without sparing Lu Gang's body a second glance, he walked towards the still stunned Tang Ning.

"Go back to the house, grab whatever stuff you value and let's go. We can't stay here anymore".

Ru Chan said in a single breath.

He had just killed a level 3 member of the scorpion gang. No matter how useless Lu Gang could be in their eyes, his death was still something they couldn't turn a blind eye to.

In due time, they would come to take revenge.

Also realizing this fact, Tang Ning nodded solemnly before rushing back towards her apartment.

Killing a level 3 member was not something to scoff at, and that point was further proven when another notification appeared on the screen.

[You have killed Dantian establishment phase cultivator Lu Gang]

[You have incurred enmity with the Tier 9 association, Scorpion Gang]

[Your favorability level has fallen to Hatred, host is advised to be cautious in his movement from now on]

[For killing a dantian establishment phase cultivator, You have received 5 Affinity points]

[For obtaining your first kill after stepping i to Qi apprentice realm, you have been awarded +10 Affinity points]

[New Quest issued: Destroy an association]

[in The path of cultivation, one must be willing to destroy every obstacle in their path. Destroy the scorpion Gang and raze its headquarters to the ground]

[Rewards: Physique activation stage 2/ Mysterious Ring]

Ru Chan took a deep breath. As soon as he killed Lu Gang, his destiny had already been tied with the scorpion gang on this small road of life until one side was destroyed.

However, he feared nothing nor did he regret his actions.

If the other party hadn't come looking for trouble, none of this would have happened.

Since he had already attracted their attention, then there was no need of trying to downplay his actions and keep a low profile.

Only with sufficient strength would he be able to stand tall at the peak of the world. A mere scorpion gang was destined to be only a stepping stone on his path to greatness.

After a while, Tang Ning came out from the house with a medium-sized bag strapped across her shoulder.

Following which, they didn't stay any longer and walked away under the amazed gazes of the crowd.