IDOLIZING CHAOS

The last hours

“Wu! I can't believe it. I've been marked! And the person used the invisible power of the system to do that. No matter how I try. I won't be able to escape from it”

The thought of using his Soul Points to buy off his freedom had crossed his mind once, but Aeries immediately shook it out. Not sure if he was just a miser or it was because of the many ‘Fine’ excuses he managed to bring up on the spot, he managed to convince himself running and hiding was the worst option he could choose.

‘First off, using my hard-earned Points to negate that command is like crippling your horses to be free of tax[1]. In the end, I'll be left with few points and would not make the mark for the top positions.

Also running away is just a tiring concept. Better to face things ahead with a smile

And with the workings of his brain, he succeeded in transforming himself into a battle maniac, a masochist, all in a bid to hold on to his Soul Points.

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“Instead of running with my eyes behind my back. I better bring my condition back to its utmost state”

Aeries sat motionlessly on the hard floor and propped his head with his hands. Since it was only the Soul Avatar that was brought here, there wasn't a need to cultivate per-ser. Only comprehending your techniques and veering for a breakthrough.

This means that Refining The heaven and earth Qi could not be done here. Only sensing insight into one's skills and techniques.

Sitting now, Aeries managed to replay every scene of the fight he had with the Minotaur, and also the Soul Slime, and from these battles, he managed to make some conjectures.

First off, when he battled the two monsters, they weren't in their utmost condition— even worse was the Soul Slime.

The second was the fact that due to their bugersome physique, their speed was minimal, this he had managed to zip past a countless number of times.

“During the fight against the Demon beast, I did not use the second layer of the Mountains as Mountains. And also my Way of Finesse made a breakthrough.

But in all of that, there's one thing am lacking severely.

I need a freaking weapon.”

After the normal weapon, the Axe that he had broken into splinters, Aeries had nothing to use as a weapon apart from the Knuckles, which did not suit him at all. It was left back at the Joran’s capital because it out used its purpose.

Except those two, Aeries hadn't been fortunate enough to have gotten a perfect weapon all this while. Not because he was lacking in gold... But that there wasn't any that fitted his fighting style.

Warriors and cultivators in the Joran Kingdom and Blue-winged Empire specialized in swords and spears. These weapons held no interest to him, and he could even receive a backlash[2] if he uses them.

“After this, I must get one— Aiiya! What can of fool could I be for not realizing this from the start but only now. With the system, one can be invincible in the Soul Realm and even the real world, as long as one has the appropriate Points... I wonder if,”

[Ding!

Special inventory for the Soul Realm Competition Opened.

Note that weapons available are limited to those at the Peak of High Rank, giving a 50 percent increase to the user.

Check inventory?]

“Y-Yes!” He couldn't be blamed. Back on earth, the costliest phone he had held was a t*cno w2[2] and it was his dad's. In their lowest of low, technology had always been like magic to them. Things like RPG games, Super A.I, drones, and fuel-less cars were dreams for them... Even the hovering hoverboard [3]

So as much as he had been used to the system, seeing a new interface on it made him a bit hesitant and confused.

[Ding, System's weapon inventory...

] Aeries was transported to a dark plane which he had seen time and again when conversing with the system.

Weapons and artifacts were suspended in a straight line in front of him till far off in the distance.

“System, remove swords and bows. I won't use them.”

...

“I can use spears.”

“I meant all types of swords, even daggers”

...

Holding the hundredth weapon. He scratched his head in frustration. Seeing this wasn't getting him anywhere, a thought formed in his head,

“System, bring up weapons that can fit me.”

[Beep...

— War Axe #3:

Perks—

Sharp double blade, with 20% damage.

weight of 200Kg. Colored jade.

Handle, refined Star gold with rank 9 battle serpent bones. malleable and strong.

Comes with innate skill, Wild Swipe

Tier: Peak of High Rank. Cost 18,000 Soul Points.

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— Fire Staff

Perks;

....

]

Aeries carefully read all the descriptions of the various weapons before testing each of the weapons with a flip or something.

Finally, he strode to the one he chose and gripped it firmly.

[

—Baseless Sever Rod (Damaged)

Perks:

Rod made from meteorite, rumored to be from a dying star and the tree of life from the elven kingdom.

Change shape and form: Can extend up to 50 meters. And can weigh as much as 9 tonnes!

Suitable to those with body techniques.

Tier: Peak High Rank (Upgradable)

/

Cost: 28,000

]

“This, is, it!”

Holding it in his clasp, it felt like he had found a long-lost cloth in his closet that still fit so perfectly like it was made for him.

With only a bit of practice, he could feel himself getting used to the weapon. And the good news was that, unlike other weapons, this one did not come with a skill or quirk. Instead, it could fuse with any other skill or technique of the Body class, and all Aeries skills were of that class.

His Mountains as Mountains, Soaring Demi Body, Misty Steps, Golden Sky Fist...

They were like a hand-to-hand combat form that required brute force, and not those like daringly wind... or like the Air blades.

[Ding! you have selected Baseless Rod. Do you want to buy it? Cost: 28,000 Soul Points.]

“Yes. I want it”

[Ding! Success on getting Baseless Rod. With 2,000 Soul Points, you can get a free training arena with opponents that would aid you in incorporating with your new weapon.]

‘Why does it sound like a salesperson trying to promote a good. But at least it won't harm me in any way

“I want a training Arena”

[Ding!

Congratulations to Player ‘Scourge’ for purchasing weapons... Proceeding with the training arena. Time would be accelerated in a 20X fashion for first-timers.]

let's do this...

——————

“What! What dumbass would suddenly lose a whole 5-foot plus-size person on his radar!? And he's a freaking cultivator!”

“Now, now. Calm down. Blood Taoist. Whatever tool Prince K has been using up till now, it seems to have run out of batteries. Or maybe...” 7 Chains ended his sentence with a mutter still loud enough to be heard by his colleagues.

The already frustrated Prince could not hold back anymore, he had been excessively confident in his schemes that this situation broke through his calm facade.

“If you've got something to say, very well say it to my face!”

“Do I look afraid of you? All am saying is, you're not that intelligent, since all your careful plans have been laid to waste, in just an hour by the same person you feel was beneath you."

“How dare you talk to this Lord in such a manner!"

This humorous and absurd stance immediately had gunpowder diffusing through the air. The other four— Hamman included— made no effort to quell the arising fight, but instead folded their arms in preparation for the show.

“That is enough. keep your squabbles for later, and see this. Over there, it seems like his Aura ostensibly disappeared all of a sudden. like he was taken out of the Soul Plane.”

“But that is impossible. I questioned the System and learned he hasn't left this Plane. What is going on?” Prince K hurriedly caught the bait Black Widow offered? No sane person would want to battle it out when hungry tigers were gazing at them.

Whether Winner or Loser, both would surely meet a bad end.

Ghost Beggar rubbed his belly in defeat, “Does that mean we would be able to feed on that Apple Pie? Aiiya! If he is still in the Soul Plane, then damn, he might still be around here. Why can't we find him?”

“It shouldn't be possible. Unless...”

In unison, “Unless what?”

Prince K, “Unless he used some sort of camouflage from the system to mask his Presence. Or created some sort of Void in space to hide.

I have Soul Points to inquire about one thing from the system. I wanted to keep it for... Don't bother. I'll do it now.”

The faces of the other three top geniuses doubled up in infuriation.

‘Why are you putting on such kind of look of depression. Wasn't it the Soul Points you snatched from the Special Reward box? You bastard!’

“System, When is Player Scourge going to show up?”

[Ding!

....]

“Sigh. The System said exactly 1 hour from now."

“Great! That would give us less than 20 minutes to fight for the Soul Points. Hehe! Looks like it won't be a battle against the four of you, but for who would first kill the Guy and take the soul points.”

“Oho? So I just have to Kill the carrier, and the gold is mine huh? Now that is easier than the complicated plan Prince came up with.

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[1: Story about a man who lived in a kingdom that paid horses as taxes every year. He was once a rich man, but due to unhanded means, he fell into debt at the same time the King was to conduct another national tax day. And the man had a feeling the perpetrator was the king himself.

Filled with an unwillingness to offer up a time to the King, The Man crippled all his horses so that the king won't get a share from him. But after the tax day was over, there were no horses to tend the man's field...

2: Backlash in Xanxia's. When a part of your cultivation or technique goes wrong and causes injuries.

3: Silver Surfer, guys! Wiki him if you don't know... ]