Chapter 38-Practice (Revised)
Four days passed just like that. Dave attended school in the morning to the afternoon and engaged in dual cultivation every night.
Dave continued to work out with the ladies, including Lina. They grew closer and became comfortable around each other.
Even the typically reserved Lina melted under Dave's advances, and they formed a close-knit family within Dave's dorm.
Every night, Lina secretly visited his dorm, and they behaved like any normal student and teacher when inside the room.
The impact of dual cultivation on the girls' progress was substantial. Rose reached the Peak-tier King level, and Susan achieved the Top-tier King level. Lina, though still a Middle-tier Emperor, was closing in on the Top tier.
Such rapid progress would astonish anyone who learned about it, marking them as super geniuses in cultivation speed.
Dave, however, didn't increase his cultivation level as he is saving up points for a sword.
With 4,500,000 sin points, he only needed 500,000 more to purchase the sword.
While he refrained from leveling up his skills, he focused on using his power more efficiently. He opted not to rush his cultivation and aimed to solidify his foundation.
Dave continued dual cultivating with the ladies every night, finding it not only enjoyable but also addictive.
Whenever he had time, he visited Sophia, and the topic of Malcolm remained hot and widely discussed.
Rumors circulated that Malcolm had committed suicide out of shame, earning him the unfortunate nickname "Pervert Peanut."
Others claimed he secluded himself in his villa, too ashamed to face anyone. His friends distanced themselves, fearing the association would bring shame upon them as well.
The intense fight between the two Counts, which almost destroyed Count Michael's mansion, became a significant event.
Lasting for hours, they were evenly matched, leading to a tie in their exchange. Fortunately, the Royal Guards intervened, preventing any further disrespect as soldiers of the Emperor.
The general himself appeared to stop the confrontation, and both Counts were summoned by the Emperor to discuss their punishment and find a solution to their issues.
Meanwhile, the true culprit reveled in each passing day, growing stronger by the minute.
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The competition was set to start tomorrow, and excitement filled the air. Dave knew he could easily win the championship but decided to play it cool to earn extra points.
Forming numerous plans in his mind, Dave saw the competition as an excellent stage to showcase his power. He realized there was no need to hide it anymore, especially if it helped him collect sin points faster.
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Draco could now expand himself to 10 meters, although flying remained beyond his capabilities as he wasn't even a month old.
His chubby and cute appearance made the girls dote on him, despite his hefty weight from intense eating.
Growing up as a dragon required many years, with 100 years being equivalent to just a 7-year-old human for them.
Dave wasn't rushing Draco's growth but felt concerned because Draco lacked the dignity expected of a dragon and was easily swayed by food.
Without any techniques or skills yet, Dave anticipated they would surface when Draco awakened his bloodline.
Dave practically bought an entire store to keep up with the dragon's voracious appetite.
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In the Blue Serpent Forest outside the city, Dave found a secluded spot to practice his sword technique.
Inside a hut he created, he sat in a lotus position for many hours, calming his mind and soul.
Emerging from the hut after many hours, he began swinging his sword continuously, even as his arm grew numb.
Despite having numerous skills under the Sword Dragon Technique, proficiency eluded him.
More than 500 swords had been broken in his relentless practice, but this was his final day of training here as the competition awaited him tomorrow.
The trees bore countless sword marks from his intense training, pushing his endurance and speed to new heights.
Satisfied with his progress, he decided it was time to put his skills to the test.
"Time to hunt."
Venturing deeper into the forest, he sought prey to gauge his progress.
After a minute, he detected a creature wandering nearby—a large boar, three meters tall with black fur and long tusks. The boar stared at Dave, sizing him up as potential prey.
"Grrr!"
The boar charged at Dave with a speed akin to a car.
"Oh, you think I'm an easy target?"
Dave sneered, deciding to take down the aggressive boar without using his sword. Instead, he freely channeled his sword intent through his fingers.
Mastering his control of sword intent, Dave could channel his sword energy throughout his entire body, turning his very form into a deadly weapon.
His physique had also strengthened considerably.
Feeling confident in his progress, he decided to test his skills on the boar using only his fingers. Concentrating his energy, he executed a swift slash with two fingers.
"Die!"
Slash!
The boar, caught off guard, abruptly stopped in its tracks, now split into two halves.
Boom!
The sword's energy didn't cease after slicing the boar; it continued its destructive path, cutting through trees.
Boom!
Boom!
"Strong, hehe."
Dave was pleased with the outcome, confident in his ability to manipulate his sword techniques fully.
As he surveyed his progress, he dreamt of one day creating a sword technique so powerful that it could even slash through immortals.
Despite feeling like a villain, Dave was determined not to follow the trope of weak villains defeated by protagonists wielding the power of friendship.
He didn't want to end up like those villains who, despite enduring countless hardships to grow stronger, were ultimately defeated by the protagonist's friendship or love.
He found such endings unjust, unable to accept that his struggles would be in vain. Recognizing the unfairness of the heavens, Dave resolved to become stronger to the point where even fate couldn't dictate his destiny.