IDOLIZING CHAOS

Eve to the confrontation

*Bamm!*

Huffing out in exhilaration, Aeries clenched his fist as he took time to eat up the rewards from his victory.

Around him, a huge crater form during their titanic clash —him and the Peak ranked demon beast.

But his eyes saw none of it. Instead, it was what laid sprawled down almost 6 feet deep, that brought him such joy.

“At last! After the battle with the Soul Slime, I've broken past my limit. Now, I can battle against cultivators at the peak of the Martial Great General Realm. And I still have the strength to spare”

In all his near kill battle, he never once used the second tier of the Mountains Lakes and Man technique. If he had done so from the start of the battle, His victory would've been secured in almost an instant...

One plus One doesn't always equal two, they say. Have more than double his current prowess didn't mean the battle would be shortened to half of the time, instead, his punches and vigor— even muscle power would add up to make him perverse.

And up to that, his other hidden hand, the Manual to the Way of Finesse was still floating lazily in his sea of consciousness. He even seemed to reach a bottleneck during the fight. After completely comprehending his faults and the ways he can do better, Aeries believe he would soar above his limits, Even Flying Lords can not be able to kill him easily.

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[Ding!

Player Status: Player ‘Scourge’

Soul Points; 204,700]

“Ha! Perfect. I've almost got all the soul points I lost before.”

Making a gap through his fingers, he peeked at the falling sun and felt a sense of schadenfreude at the others actively plowing for Soul Points.

“I was lucky enough to make it this far. But although luck did play a role, my hard work and cautiousness brought me this far.

System, scan my surroundings!”

[Ding! Currently no life form in a 5km radius around you]

“Then why do I feel like the longer I wait here, the deeper pit I'll fall into? Then again, the rule was that of a dog-eat-dog. Anyone with enough Soul Points can override the system.”

“Maybe am overthinking things. But if am right, then this is very bad.”

The shiver he felt did not dampen a bit after defeating the Minotaur. Instead, it accumulated to a frightening level, that if he did not move soon, something disastrous might happen.

And Aeries instincts, as he grew in his cultivations, had always been precise.

’I need to run! And fast!’ He sprinted even before he finished that thought. And that split-second decision saved him from being killed...

†Honng!!!*

A sneak attack landed on that exact spot he had been a second ago. The attack was a bright ray of light that pulverized everything in its path. Even the surrounding trees that had unwittingly kept strong and tall after the confrontation between Aeries and the Minotaur were destroyed to splinters.

‘My f**k! An energy cannon!?’

Aeries was certain of that fact because he had seen the same type of blinding beam of light back in the River of Time... A thousand times better than this. But it cannot be debated that this mini cannon would quench his life with even a brush.

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/ Soaring Demi Body

/ Misty Steps!

/ Lakes as Lakes!

/ Way of finesse!

After looking back for that juncture, he increased his speed after activating all his escape techniques, and almost in an instant vanquished far from there.

Meanwhile, Far off, almost 700m from Aeries former spot, A group of 10 stood side by side with aggravated expressions on all their faces. Of those 10, 3 were huffing tirelessly with exhaustion written on them.

“I say, there is a need to reevaluate the strength of that Player called Scourge. To dodge an attack made by all then of us... and moving almost twice the speed of light. Truly entertaining.”

“7 Chains! Why do I hear glee in your tone? Should I remind you of the seriousness of things? The sun would set in just an hour. At most I could say we have just 5 hours to find him, kill him... and then battle it out against ourselves” the Fairy, Black Widow confronted 7 chains.

“Oho? I almost forgot that part of the plan. So, how many minutes do you think I need to defeat you?” He countered mindlessly.

“Tsk! Enough, both of you. The cannon couldn't hold on and it's broken now. So forget about sneak attacks. Although it would take some more time, let's all join to defeat him, what say you ?”

“It's alright. Although our battle would have to be rescheduled to an hour later, we should search for and eradicate him quickly."

Finally, it was the silent Prince K that pointed it out, “Finding Scourge isn't that hard of a deal... But, is it just me, or do you feel a lax attitude in each of us.” His eyes turned sinister all of a sudden, “We did not overestimate him, but each of us held back... greatly held back this time. It shouldn't happen the next time.

We shouldn't be so wary of each other... Yet.”

“....”

“Yay! I get to stretch my limbs and go all out the next time. Trust me, those Soul Points are mine” 7 Chains chorused.

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“Say, Prince K. Those 3 would be a distraction. Why don't we?...” The only person from the top dogs that had been silent this entire time, Ghost Beggar, pointed at the weak trio, which was; Rapier, Sonny boy, and the cute Fox Spirit. These three had, from the start been the weakest of the group, and during the time they cooperated to attack Aeries, the three of them used their Qi, down to the last drop while the others did minimal work, since they were being wary of each other.

Prince K made sure to stare fully at their weakened postures before gesturing as if shoving them off, “Do what you will. The last one from the four of you would go back empty.”

“What of him?” Blood Taoist pointed at the ever so still Hamman.

“It is not okay. He should be kept alive. The rest are your treats”

“Prince! You promise us! You said you'll protect us!” Fox Spirit shouted in fear.

“Just shut it off. Don't dwell on it.” Prince K did not bother with another glance.

“Prince K you i***t! Bastard! Douche bag!” All three shouted angrily, but their escape paths were suddenly blocked by three hungry folks.

Ghost beggar struck first, he chose Sonny boy, since he looked stronger. while Black Widow killed Rapier.

7 chains caught up with Fox spirit, but instead of finishing her off, he used an orthodox skill to bind her in smoking rooms that dripped with acid. The acid slowly burnt Fox spirit's clothes while he ogled beside while licking his lips.

“Bastard!” her struggled only seemed to awaken his bestial desires until he could no longer hold on, instead he asked Prince K

“Say Prince K? Can I have her? hehe... if pain can be replicated in this soul realm, then sure can pleasure. Ha! This daddy can feast on virgins again.”

Prince K, still with his apathetic look, “You disgust me. Did you not hear what I said before? The rest are your treats. Take her far away already. I can't stand those cries. I might not be able to hold myself and finish her off”

Black Widow, Black Taoist, and Ghost Beggar, “.....”

No one seemed to care. Or even said a word.

Only Hamman looked like he wanted to speak out, but in the end, he shook his head sadly and turned his face.

Fox Spirit, seemed to see the world in a new light. She sobbed endlessly as she was carried away.

“ I hate you, Prince K"

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A blood enmity was formed that day, one that would lead to a day that would be set in time as ‘The desolation of crones’

But without a knowledge of the future, none seemed to care, in fact, Ghost Beggar poked his ear and grinned sheepishly,

“he really couldn't help himself to go far enough before starting, Aiiaya! I can hear everything... look at that now, she's crying!”