In the Inner area of City of Datura a wide field was provided for juniors of Arsln Family for the sake of training. Only people belonging to the lower three realms are allowed to train inside this Training Area.
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On field number 26 Lucas was throwing punches at a humanoid target with a silver color. Upon each hit the place that got hit deforms due to the intensity and power behind the strikes but in a couple of seconds it will be repaired and be back as good.
The humanoid target is an puppet made from a specially altered memory metal. As soon as the place that is deformed or broken it will automatically return to it's original form and repair itself after some time.
Using memory metal for a punching target puppet for junior members of the family, such luxury can only be seen in a few ancient and royal families.
After each strike the force exhibited is shown on a nearby screen.
Sweating all over Lucas steadily hit again and again, muscles in his body was trembling due to the exhaustion but even so his eyes radiated a resolute determination. It has been more than a couple of days since the incident with Blood Hawk Mercenaries happened.
Lucas was in the same realm as the three of them. He cultivated mana and body, he was a dual cultivator and it is said that body cultivator had an inherent advantage over the same realm especially when comparing with fighters and warriors.
Lucas in his previous life had a good combat sense he knew how to fight, he knew how to hit and where to hit. But all the fights he had were all street brawls against gangsters like him.
Those mercenaries had much experience in fighting and have lived through many life and death situations. In a straight fight even ten Lucas was no match for them.
He was too reckless, he didn't know about the current world, he couldn't imagine what type of wondrous abilities are there in this world.
He put too much trust in his equipment and potions. Fortunately they didn't failed him. Until then he never knew about the Qi Suppressing Lock, it was unknown why but Book of Runes helped out so he could access his space ring and use the poison. If not he would have to use the power of artifact and it would be very troublesome.
He have read that there is a huge gulf between a lower realm and higher realm. But he don't know the significance or even have a clue about the true gap in strength between them.
There may be other equipment that are capable of suppressing his artifacts, in the future something like this shouldn't happen, I can't put all my faith in some treasures.
At first Lucas felt that they got the upper hand only because of the successful sneak attack but thinking through he felt the best result will only he lasting a dozen moves.
When Lucas cultivated True Life Origin Scripture to Purification Stage peak, he felt the power coursing through his veins and was overwhelmed and got overconfident.
Even though he had power he didn't know how to utilize it, martial arts were never an interesting subject for Lucas
A human have limited time and limited energy so learning and practicing martial arts were not a viable idea to Lucas. But a similar situation should not happen, as they say 'once bitten, twice shy'
Right now he need to sharpen the senses to detect any possible danger and need to know an effective means to exert full power of his body, even if he didn't learn any top martial arts he need to learn some for self defense. Operating core function [Scan] all the time is not realistic option.
Lucas did know that in lower three realms the capability and destructibility of martial arts, magical arts or spiritual arts are very low, but it is still fatal to ordinary people and people in the lower three realms.
After draining all the energy Lucas tiredly sat on the ground and took deep breaths, to speed up his recovery Lucas brought some energy drinks with him after drinking some he resumes his training after some time. This was a repeated routine for Lucas these days.
But interrupting his training the Steward Jacob came before Lucas.
"Young Master, Master Merlin asked me to pass this to you."
Steward Jacob passed Lucas a golden card, it was emitting a mild comforting light in which each word was filled with magical energy.
Flipping over Lucas glanced at the card.
"Invitation?"
"Yes, it is the invitation for today's evening auction at Sky Imperium Palace. Since Young Master decided to arrive separately, this invitation card is necessary for entering the VIP room Master Merlin has booked."
Lucas nodded slightly and moved the card to his storage space.
Steward Jacob smiled and bid his farewell since his task has completed.
"Wait, Uncle Jacob you are a warrior, right?"
After being confused for a moment Steward Jacob right away replied, "Yes, I am at the mid stage of Core Realm."
Lucas nodded and after thinking some time he asked, "I want to learn a martial art, for self defense. Any recommendations?"
Lucas didn't asked this question on a whim. Among the people that Lucas knew Jacob was oldest and most experienced, he had a vast experience travelling the world and have fought many battles against both humans, demons and other races.
So enquiring details regarding warriors, Steward Jacob is the number one choice before Lucas.
Steward Jacob didn't disappointed Lucas, after hesitating for some time he slowly said.
"Young Master Lucas, I believe you must be studying a body tempering technique, is it a battle-oriented or life-oriented ?"
Battle-oriented? Life-oriented?
Upon realizing that Lucas didn't understand his question Steward Jacob properly explained.
"Battle-oriented techniques are body tempering techniques that are specialized in battles. These techniques make the body extremely hard,durable and tough they give extreme strength and if reached peak it will be nearly indestructible some rare techniques will give special battle capabilities after training their body. Like Indestructible Vajra Body, Golden indestructible Body, Five Metal Body, Immovable Mountain Body, Mountain Sea Body etc.."
"Almost 95% body techniques are like this. Life-oriented type body techniques are specific techniques that move towards a specific type of body. Training these techniques is hard, but with some specific resources it is easy. It is gives the body strength, toughness and high endurance but it can't be compared to battle-oriented techniques."
Steward Jacob looked at Lucas and in a low voice spoke.
"Young Master most likely practices a Life-oriented techniques"
Lucas looked up at Jacob and said, "I practice 'True Life Origin Scripture', Jacob you just now said life-oriented practise towards a specific type of body, what do you mean by it?"
"Hmm " After pondering for a bit Steward Jacob said.
"Cultivation of a body technique ultimately leads to a type of special body, battle oriented type finally leads to a tough indestructible body, but life-oriented is different because of it's varieties, example if one cultivates 'Azure Emperor Art of Life' he will get a Azure Wood Life Body. A top rated wood element body. Similarly there are Pure Yang Body, Three Purity Body etc."
"True Life Origin Scripture is a good choice, it mainly focus on upgrading the Life Level. After practicing this technique lifespan, regeneration rate and foundation of the body increases. For Young Master Lucas it is a good choice."
Lucas was immediately interested in this new term
"Isn't breakthrough to higher realms means upgrading Life Level, every technique upgrades life level after breaking through"
Steward Jacob smiled as relied.
"After studying at University, you will come to learn these knowledge. I have heard that Young Master Lucas will be leaving with Mr. Ivan tomorrow, I will prepare some suitable techniques before then"
Lucas was irritated, "Alright, you can go. Tell Uncle Merlin that I will be on time."
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In the free market today was no different, more merchants started to take some of the merchandise they were going to sell in the capital city. They knew that some big-shots have arrived at the City of Datura and after today's auction everyone will be dispersed.
Away from the heart of free market, in a corner a small building situated, in ordinary times that place was used as a warehouse but now it was occupied by Blood Hawk Mercenaries.
Some twenty-26 people were holding a meeting inside the building. Everyone was wearing dark leather armor and each had a malevolent face.
In middle of them a cold faced man sat presumably their leader, from his expression it is easily identifiable that he was right now quite angry.
"Did you got any news?"
The three men in front shuddered hearing the cold voice.
"Sorry Captain, We couldn't find any leads."
The reply only made their captain's face colder, a small amount of killing intent leaked and instantly the three men kneeled.
"Forgive us Captain, give us an another chance, this time we will definitely find him."
The Captain retrieved his killing intent, his cold eyes scanned through the crowd, everyone shuddered as soon as his cold eyes fell upon them.
"Rain, what do you think?"
A man on the right side looked up and in a leisure manner said.
"The one we are searching for is likely someone from the City of Datura."
Everyone looked toward the man speaking. Rain was their think tank of the group. He leisurely sat and continued to spoke.
"From inspecting the scene we are sure that no higher realm powerhouse interfered, those three died in the shop number 3, since those three didn't sent any signal after finding a suspect, it means they were trying to surround someone they thought they can handle. He is most likely a lower realm ant."
Rain shook his head and said, "They underestimated him or her and fallen into a trap. A poisonous trap and died, He was most likely someone related to Saddik and may even know Antonio as Mr.Maverick."
"Finding him is going to be extremely difficult. Searching him in the black market will only offend other people. This may even be a trap by Antonio so we offend everyone. Showing power will draw unnecessary attention and this is City of Datura. It is not a place we can show off."
"Even if we capture him, we aren't going to get anything important. What I'm most interested is the poison he used, to poison those 3 without them knowing, there aren't much available in the market."
The Captain closed his eyes after hearing Rain's analyzes. After being silent for a long time he took a deep breath and stood up, in a emotionless voice he spoke.
"Antonio have deep hatred towards us and he will strike us today or tomorrow, everyone needs to be prepared, if you spot anything suspicious report to me."