II

Rokas opened his eyes and looked down to the sight of a distant waterfall where a strange dot… a person… seemed to be going into it constantly. He then turned to his surroundings, realising that he was at the very tip of a mountain. There were plenty of mountains around, indicating that it was a mountain range.

'This sight…'

[System: You're dead on target.]

'How long until the scarlet dragon gets jumped?'

[I'm not holding your hand, dummy. You figure it out.]

'Fine.'

Rokas, seeing as nothing of importance was happening, decided to go meditate. He crossed his legs, took several deep breaths and closed his eyes. Although he was making good progress initially, his lazy body felt more inclined to sleep… so he dozed off eventually.

[System: The most useless prospect far. How ironic that he who writes the most diligent characters is the absolute opposite!]

[System: Hmm… should I play some ear-rape…]

[Now playing: Cristiano Ronaldo siuuuuu earrape (gradually louder, 24hr edition)]

[SIUUUUUU, SIUUUUUUU, SIUUUUUU, SIUUUUUUUUU]

Rokas jumped awake, almost falling to the side of the mountain as his mind exploded with the same chant over and over.

'... What the fuck???'

[Turning off soundtrack.]

[System: You fell asleep so I woke you up.]

'… Fucking hell, I can't meditate for shit. Is there a less boring way I can get stronger?'

[System: Your four methods of growing profound strength are meditation, comprehension, dual-cultivation and combat. Meditation is the most accessible and dependable, dual-cultivation is the most effective (especially for you), combat is the most enjoyable (especially for masochists) and comprehension's effects vary. Learning a random kick won't give you much but each level of the Great Way of the Buddha would give a couple of levels, for example.]

'Are you… calling me a virgin masochist?'

[System: You said it not me :skull:]

Rokas sighed, deciding to keep trying to meditate. He did so with his eyes open this time to prevent himself from drifting off. After a while, his diligence was tested once again. The fallen and crushed pillar rose in a moment of desire as the image of an electro Goddess randomly popped up.

'Not Ei… oh no…'

[System: Everyone has trials and tribulations of their own.]

'Are you putting hentai in my head by any chance?'

[System: Not exactly… but I am enhancing the clarity of those countless memories.]

'I'm trying to get on my so-called Sigma Male Grindset and you pull this shit.'

Admittedly, he did need a good feeling in his life right about now. Losing his old life, getting humiliated by his new family and feeling a bit lonely… it was all getting to him.

'But… one time wouldn't hurt.'

Just as he went to grab his crotch and get himself comfortable, he imagined Raiden Shogun in all her purple beauty. His favourite colour… how could he resist it? 

Then, he felt a cold presence appear behind him and speak into his ear. It was a monotone voice… yet eerily chilling at the same time.

"What are you doing?"

'...'

Rokas paused.

"Did you forget? You want to be strong… so why are you wasting your time? Jiufang Yu made you his bitch for the second time and the first thing you do is touch yourself? Going through with that act will not change a thing except give you a false sense of happiness. Open your eyes to reality… Rokas."

Suddenly, he didn't feel like doing it anymore as Raiden Shogun's brilliant figure vanished from his mind. That voice… it reminded him of Eren Yaeger.

'Was that the Sigma Male Grindset at play?'

[System: Sigma Male Grindset B manifests teachings from characters in your memory bank. The more you liked them, the more prominent their appearances are.]

'... I see.'

Rokas took a deep breath and attempted to mediate again. In this attempt, as he drew in profound energy, he kept himself awake by focusing on the formation of his profound strength. He didn't doze off this time… but he did start growing restless by thirty minutes. Deciding to take a little break, he made his way down to the valley.

'You said I can grow through combat, right?'

[System: My pet turtle is more combat-ready than you… but yes.]

'You have a pet turtle?- You know what, I don't even need the answer to that.'

After a few minutes, he had made his way to the bottom of the mountain. He sensed quite the number of profound beasts but none of them were strong enough to pose a threat to him. As a matter of fact, as he approached, they all warily kept a distance. Rokas got more desperate and tried to run after one… but it sprinted away at a greater pace.

'This is so embarrassing.'

Rokas sighed, shaking his head in shame. 

'I'll just go back to the mountain range and meditate again.'

STOMP.

STOMP.

STOMP.

With each step of a colossal profound beast, the earth shook. Rokas looked up to see an absolute unit… it reminded him of a massive gorilla with claws longer than swords. The horns on its head were like mammoth tusks, beautiful yet Rokas scarcely wanted anything to do with them.

[System: This one's technically weaker than you. However, due to your lack of any profound arts, he would destroy you. Plus you ran after its cub… so it's ggs for you lmao.]

'Ain't no way…'' Rokas turned around and sprinted away.

In turn, the profound beast pursued him. And, much to Rokas' terror, it was faster than him. With each passing moment, it drew closer to crushing him. Seeing this, he decided to resort to his trump card.

'Alright… alright… so how do I transform into a nine-headed flood dragon!?'

[System: Stand your ground… and let your primal instincts take over!]

'Primal instincts…'

Rokas grit his teeth, stopping and turning. His pupils expanded, becoming more lizard-like as a vertical split formed. Within moments, seven massive heads erupted from his body and completely covered what once was a human form. Nine roars resounded at once… and the gorilla stopped in its tracks, trembling slightly.

'Kill… feast… consume…'

The nine-headed flood dragon slithered towards the gorilla and wrapped itself around it within an instant. As the gorilla tried to fight back, slashing several in the face, the other heads relentlessly feasted on its flesh. 

Crunch.

Crunch.

"WAH…." The gorilla roared, although it was more of a cry for help.

No one came.

The nine-headed flood dragon ripped away the beast's limbs, one by one and proceeded to have a pleasant lunch. Completely undisturbed, the colossal flood dragon finished its meal rather swiftly. After the fact, it slithered around, looking for a domain to occupy…

~

'Where… am I?'

[System: Well done, you've discovered your special skill 'Consume'. Through it, you will earn features of anything that you consume. This includes elemental affinity, legacies and even features like hair. I don't know why'd you want fur on a flood dragon… but yeah.]

Rokas woke to the sight of a cold yet humid cave. It was well-lit, with the sun's radiance emanating from the entrance. He felt that his body was overly… naked. Looking down, he realised that he was, in fact, completely naked!

'Oh hell no… ain't no way… ain't no fucking way I lost my only set of clothes!'

[System: What did you expect to happen to your garments when you transformed into a 15ft long nine-headed flood dragon?]

'I… had no other choice.'

[System: Well, you ought to find some leaves or something. By the way… the event you were waiting for, it's starting.]

'What event?'

[System: Can you hear the roar?]

'It's happening right now??'

[System: Yes.]

'Fuck's sake.'

Rokas jumped to his feet, running out of the cave like a mad man with his cock sticking out. It went side-to-side as he sprinted towards the nearest mountain. Using his profound strength, he was easily able to traverse the rough environment without suffering any wounds. 

Once he reached the top of the mountain, he looked at his surroundings and found the waterfall. Then, as he was looking around some more… he heard an earth-shaking roar.

'Right… I can't sense any other profound beasts in that direction. So that must be where the scarlet dragon's lair is!'

Rokas took a deep breath before sprinting down the mountain.

'This is turning out to be quite the day…'

After he was close enough to see the battle in the skies, Rokas hid behind a nearby tree and listened keenly. His heart was racing from all of the running… and the decisions he had to make.

'... Can I do it? Can I… kill…?'

The heavenly treasures in Yun Che's possession were absolutely invaluable, after all! Not only that but he also had something very important (albeit not as much)…. clothes! Rokas absolutely refused to go into public with his cock and ass sticking out for all to see. 

He overheard the dragon's arrogant, domineering remarks and the Heaven Burning Clan's elders spamming all of their moves out loud. He never quite understood it… the need to shout one's attack out loud. Weren't you just alerting your opponent?

[System: It's just like in Bleach, dummy. Shouting moves out loud gives them more power.]

'Really…?'

[System: No, I was lying. It's for the reader to know what the attacks are called."

'I thought as much.'

"Ignorant and endlessly insatiable humans, prepare to receive the punishment that you deserve!"

'... The dragon, it's bringing out its Emperor Profound Realm strength now, right?'

[System: Yes.]

…

"ROAAAAAR!! So it seems that you were lusting after this king's treasure all along… the gall of you humans! Repulsive scoundrels, this act is unforgivable… UNFORGIVEABLE!!!"

'Ah, Scum Che is right on queue.'

Rokas thought, watching as the scarlet dragon unleashed a ball of fire and swiftly turned back to its lair. Meanwhile, the battered elders from the explosion decided to beat a hasty retreat. They were glad to come out with their lives against an Emperor Profound Realm true dragon. Ironically, it would've been Yun Che who would have killed them later anyway… in canon, at least.

'So the dragon gets chopped up, Jasmine suffers the backlash, Yun Che feeds his blood… and she regains consciousness not long after. Would Jasmine have enough strength to kill me as well?'

[System: I don't know, would she?]

'... I hate you.' Rokas sighed, shaking his head. 'You know… fuck it, I don't have anything to lose. If I die, I die. If I live… can I consume Yun Che and take the Heretic God's legacy?'

[System: Consume Yun Che's dick? Kinda sus ngl bro.]

'... Shut the fuck up, I'm not gay. You know what I was trying to say.'

[System: Why don't you find out, hmm?]

'Can you answer one damn question for once?'

[System: Can I?]

'... Okay.'

[System: Apparently, I become more useful with a higher confidant rank.]

When he heard a massive drop, Rokas proceeded to run into the Scarlet Dragon's lair. There, he saw Yun Che feeding the air his blood. That made Rokas remember that Jasmine was invisible to most people, including himself.

Standing completely naked with only his hands to cover his dick, Rokas observed Yun Che feeding Jasmine his blood. He didn't intervene… and felt extremely shy all of a sudden. It was always like this with strangers. He preferred not to talk with them. And now… he had the thought of killing one. Being raised in a rather civilised and moral society (compared to a cultivation world), he just couldn't bring himself to do it.

Then, Yun Che was finished and instantly turned to him with a frown.

"Who… the hell are you?" 

Yun Che's killing intent was awfully frightening, despite being so much weaker than Rokas.

'Damn it… this is the only chance that I'll get… and I'm just standing here.'

"Uh… I need clothes… so you should…"

'Oh my god, this is BEYOND awkward… I'll have to do it again. It's the only way.'

Rokas took a deep breath, letting his beastly instincts take over.

Within a moment, Rokas transformed into his true form. Immediately after, one head jumped forward and took a bite off Yun Che, effectively slashing him in half. Then, the head chewed him inside and spat out a few undesirables. After that, Yun Che's chewed bits were swallowed whole.

…

Rokas woke with his cock out once again, this time in the scarlet dragon's cave. Although… he was not alone this time. Right in front of him was a monstrously beautiful red-headed loli whose red eyes gave him the most frightening look he'd ever seen.

He was at a loss for words.

Her soul-stealing beauty, the dreadful killing intent and the awkward situation of him being completely naked… all of these factors really made it hard for him to think of a good icebreaker. For that matter, his mind was all other the place.

"So… uhhm…"

"You… you perverted fiend!!!"