Once Atlas had returned home he then cultivated the night away near the Cyan lakes remains, but if one looked closely they would see that the Cyan lake had begun to grow and sustain itself once again.
And as he sat cross-legged near the lake, he shut his eyes as his mind seemed to enter another plane of existence.
In this state, Atlas began to circulate his low Life Force, as his main goal currently was to liquefy the gas of energy into a solution- doing this would lead to stronger and more denser life force meaning he was killing two birds with one stone.
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-The Next Day, Atlas' Immortal Cave:-
With a halt as if practised numerous times, Atlas' body awakened with a shock as he the stared in amazement at his hands.
He could subconsciously feel the flowing and fluttering force of energy pumping through his veins, as no longer did it feel nonexistent instead it felt like his blood was boiling due to it taking a liquid form.
And like usual he punched out with his fist at the empty air to feel the force within. And the results brought a smile to his face.
Soon after it was breathing time as he inhaled and then exhaled, like a swing of a heavy sword it cut another mark on his wall causing the former Jian like slash to become an 'X' in shape.
After this, Atlas leapt off of his mountain cliff landing on the ground with one swift leap, once on the ground Atlas, rushed towards the Sand Bag Department, as it was the easiest way to gain strength and with it, he would gain experience in battle.
Which was crucial in any fight, currently Atlas had never really fought other than being a clever and brave person dashing to the opposite of a battle meaning no battle experience was ever gained.
And the Sand Bag Department was more like a gladiator brawling arena, to be honest- as long as he lasted a few rounds he'd make enough Spirit Stones to use for Cultivation and shopping.
But as he neared the Sand Bag Department, he saw three boys around his age picking on a young girl with light pink hair as she merely backed away with fear present in her eyes.
"Hey talk then, Are you dumb or something-..."
"Can't you speak Zenish, or what Hey I'm talking to you!!"
After this, the boy put his hand on the girl's ears and pulled at it revealing a Spirit Aid as it smashed to the floor with ruthlessness cracking and breaking the components that made it function.
[Spirit Sense Aids - Are items used by deaf, mute and visually impaired people, as it allows them to experience the senses that they lack and is extremely expensive- causing many families and clans to become bankrupt to buy one.]
Seeing this the girl fell to the ground as she placed her hands on her ears with pain as soon the deep red scarlet coloured her palms.
It was obvious the girl truly hurt as her face began to let out tears of sadness, as she tried to wipe them away.
At this point, the main bully aimed a kick at her head ready to fling her who knows where.
"BOOOMM!!"
"WHOOOSSSHH!!"
"BAAAANNNGGG!!"
Echoed the noises as just when the kick was about to land, Atlas' body stepped in the way taking the kick head-on as the sounds of bone-shattering ruptured the silence.
"CRAAACCKK!!"
"AAARRGGHH!!"
Screamed the head bully as his demented out of shape leg twisted backwards before he fell limp to the ground.
"Hey, this is an organised robbery, hand over all your valuables to yours truly before I really break your bones!"
Screamed Atlas as he tried looking imposing while crossing his arms, instead he looked like a weirdo trying to be menacing but failing instantly.
Seeing this suspicion plagued the other bullies hearts as they all stepped forward trying to connect their attacks on Atlas, however every time they tried attacking they failed, and so it was a scene of elegant and graceful speed defeating raw strength
That is until Atlas broke the silence and palm strikes each bully backwards and in the process, he broke their ribs- causing them to spit out blood as their chests clothing was shredded to pieces showing the sight of their ribs and torso remaining with only bruises while looking abnormally out of shape.
Now you might be wondering why doesn't Atlas just take their stuff? Well, he can't because he is near guarded sect territory- basically if you are near a department you can't rob, pillage or destroy territory but in a place like Atlas' Immortal Cave things like that are fine as long as you have the strength.
So to truly take their belongings he will have to sell them something for their items which was easy enough they were literally half dead.
"Now listen up you all, as long as I receive two Spirit Stones from you all then I'll help you out and give you the corresponding potions for your injury."
"Fuck off you think you can commit robbery in broad daylight- You shameless piece of shit-!!"
However Atlas seemed to ignore his words as he pleaded to the injured bullies beneath his feet- "Fellow apprentice brothers I know you're all capable and Strong Warriors and if you'd trained more you could of kicked my ass- however which is more important dying with vengeance or living with the will for revenge to train and destroy me- Tell Me!!"
"You're all half step into your mouldy coffins, and you have the ability to prevent this- pay me two Spirit Stones and I'll give you the Healing Potion. The healing potion will restore you to your peak and remove all injuries you are facing and maybe you can even break through a level or two- who knows but to survive, no to live to see another day this is your last chance."
And as Atlas said this one of the fodders tried throwing a dagger at Atlas but ultimately failed as it repelled off of Atlas and hit back the guy on his solar plexus causing him to bleed out like a fountain.
"Bully #01 come on you can survive this as long as you pay me the two Spirit Stones - come on can a piece of rock imbued with Life Force really be this worth it- answer me!! Save your life!!"
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"... ... ..."
"... ... ..."
"... Give me the potion- Here!"
With that Bully #01 handed over two Spirit Stones from his bag of holding- And with that Atlas chucked him the potion and quickly consuming it, instantly Bully #01 began to heal in front of there eyes.
And seeing this exchange the remaining four bullies could only lower their heads in shame as they too have their Spirit Stones to Atlas.
But instead of bothering with them Atlas began to examine the Stones to see if they were legitimate Spirit Stones and they were as he placed them inside his bag of holding- that he'd took from the Bully that ripped out the girls Spirit Sense Aids.
However after he turned to see her she was making movements with her hands however since he didn't understand Sign Language he could only nod- as she saw him nod she began to blush and tried running away.
But before she ran away Atlas arrived and grabbed her by the arm causing her blush to increase as he took out a Potion of Healing and gave it to her entrusting it in her hands before he left.
'Hmm so I've made 10 Spirit Stones from just one act of justice and commerce- if I continue then wouldn't I become rich!!'