Chapter 10: My Heaven-Defying Cultivation Speed
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The Overlord Dragon Technique had turned Alex into an insatiable eater. It seemed that every time he tapped into its power, his hunger grew exponentially. He devoured everything in sight until his stomach finally quieted. Reclining on a sunlit rock, he stared up at the deep blue sky, lost in thought.
“I can defend myself now, but… is it really enough?” Alex murmured. His mind wandered back to his recent struggle just to take down a single large bird. The Overlord Dragon Technique was powerful, but it wasn’t enough to rely on alone. He needed something more, something that could help him grow faster, like that technique. Something with instant results.
Ideas flooded his mind, each more ridiculous than the last. Ancient arts, long-forgotten techniques from his soul’s engravings, methods to refine his power… His time spent tormented in the Ghost-Face Banner had honed his soul to an extraordinary degree. And then it hit him.
"Wait… my soul!" Alex shot up, his eyes wide with realization. "My soul is stronger than ever—why not use it?" He couldn’t believe he hadn’t thought of it sooner. His soul could be a powerful tool if wielded properly.
His thoughts settled on a path he had once heard of in passing: the Spirit Master. These practitioners harnessed the power of their soul to control objects, fly, and even alter landscapes. Elite Spirit Masters could obliterate minds from miles away. A technique that might just suit him.
After sifting through the knowledge stored in his memories, Alex finally found the one he needed: Essence of Soul Refinement, a cultivation method that specialized in soul and spirit power. The very technique used by the one who had imprisoned his soul in the Ghost-Face Banner.
Alex found a secluded spot, settling into the silence of the forest. He focused, the energy of his soul surging. With his immense soul power, the cultivation process was… rapid. Too rapid, really.
Essence of Soul Refinement: First Level—Complete.
Essence of Soul Refinement: Second Level—Complete.
Essence of Soul Refinement: Third Level—Complete.
...Ninth Level—Complete.
Alex’s eyes snapped open after completing the ninth level, an intense awareness now swirling inside him. He had become a First-Tier Spirit Master. His mental acuity sharpened, and a strange energy filled his mind, like he could now perceive the world in a new way.
“Well, let’s test this mental probing,” he thought with a grin.
Concentrating, he released his spirit energy, watching as ripples formed in his mind’s eye. It was as though he could sense everything around him—every rock, every tree, every living creature. As his awareness expanded, he noticed a small creature hiding behind a distant boulder.
Gotcha.
His grin widened. This wasn’t just sight—it was something far more potent. It wasn’t long before he pushed his limits.
Detection Range: 100 meters… 200 meters… 1,000 meters… 5,000 meters.
At 5,000 meters, Alex felt a drain on his spirit energy, but it was worth it. The range for a First-Tier Spirit Master was extraordinary.
"Now this is what I call progress,” Alex thought, satisfaction flowing through him. “At this rate, destiny itself might be rewriting my future. Who says goblins are limited? Heaven-defying? I might actually be getting there."
Determined, he sat cross-legged, drawing on the Essence of Soul Refinement to replenish his spirit energy. Time slipped away as he meditated, his awareness floating in perfect harmony with the world around him.
When he opened his eyes again, his jaw dropped. His spirit energy wasn’t just replenished—it had doubled.
“Did I just double my spiritual strength?!” Alex blinked, still processing the surge. “Am I... some kind of cultivation prodigy?” A laugh bubbled up from his chest. “At this rate, I’ll be so powerful, I’ll have to dodge lightning strikes every time I level up!”
His stomach growled loudly, snapping him out of his reverie. Apparently, cultivating had worked up quite an appetite.
“Guess that’s my cue,” Alex muttered, rubbing his belly. “Time to go hunt for something to eat. With all this power, I’m going to need a feast.”
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