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I walked unsteadily down the mountain with hurried steps. I don't give a damn about my tired body. I will make sure to murder that bastard.
Using quintessence to level up my Mind's Eye, I made sure to add the function of 'marking', so that I won't lose my target… and then I spent more of my quintessence to create a superpower.
Ping! -33 quintessence.
Ping! The Mind's Eye has now new functions!
Among the many fantastical superpowers I can think of, I chose telekinesis for its flexibility.
Ping! -20 quintessence.
Ping! Acquired Telekinesis.
Also, I remade the lightning rod I used while I was creating the 'system' by spending more quintessence. The rod was filled with lightning essence, thus making it a brilliant material for refinement.
Ping! -20 quintessence.
Ping! The Lightning Rod has evolved into a Light Saber.
With this Light Saber, I won't need any qi to maintain its destructiveness. With the lightning essence stored in this thing, I believe I will be able to use this weapon for a long time.
"I will slice, stab and reduce the bastard to ash! I swear on my name he will die a miserable death. I will make sure he will suffer for what he did!"
I won't show any mercy to that bastard!
While it may seem reckless and pointless since I can resurrect the dead, it is necessary I make that bastard regret what he did. In any case, this isn't just for the little bunny, but also for me.
"I'll kill him for the mental damages I suffered."
For a modern earthling, I sounded barbaric but I can't think of any reason why it is wrong that I want to kill that bastard.
Considering the progression of how I want to turn this world into a game, the idea of 'respawning' isn't anything new. Still, it annoys me that Bi Yuan died like that.
I guess… there is a first for everything.
"I am pissed because Bi Yuan died helplessly… Sigh… Fucking shit…"
I spent my remaining quintessence recovering some of my physical strength through age regression.
Ping! -10 quintessence.
Ping! Age Reversal by 100 years.
I felt my body becoming lighter. Now, my body isn't as frail as it used to be. According to old Fu Shi's memories, I am 813 years old.
With this age reversal, I am now effectively 713 years old. I still feel old, but my strength now is on par with a young adult, so it's not that bad. My hair is still grey though…
[Name: Fu Shi
Quintessence: 0
Players: 1/1]
Though my quintessence is reduced to zero, I don't feel bad at all. I don't know about my strength exactly. Killing an Essence Gathering expert might be difficult, but I am confident of not dying for anyone below that level.
Though I have murderous intentions, I have no plan of being careless.
After all, I don't like finding trouble with reckless rage.
"Anyway… I was once a Perfect Immortal at the pinnacle of cultivation. What can a meager Spirit Mystery realm can do to me?"
It is not really me who was the 'Perfect Immortal', but old Fu Shi. Still, that didn't bother me. More than confidence, I have faith in my strength as the Game Designer who will reshape this world.
A meager demonic cultivator at Spirit Mystery realm won't stop me!
Using telekinesis to assist my body, I have become far nimbler in my movement, allowing me acrobatic movements in the air. I jumped from one branch of the tree to another, eager to stick my Light Saber to the filthy demonic cultivator.
Flying with telekinesis is possible, but I am not confident I would be able to maintain it throughout the journey. I maintained my pace as I zigzag across the forest.
While at it, I used my Mind's Eye to check on my target.
In my Mind's Eye, I see Zha Dong frantically flying in the air. He seemed to have a destination in mind. I will intercept him by tracing his path.
"You won't be running so far."
Though my target is flying, and I am only jumping from one tree's branch to another, my resolve didn't waver.
I felt bad that Bi Yuan died. I think I won't be able to get over it if not for my quintessence resurrecting her.
This quintessence is truly unbelievable. But despite how miraculous it is, I believe that even it has its limitations.
I have the gut feeling that these resurrections are only possible for 'players'.
The 'system' was modeled on my 'dream' of creating the best MMORPG game in the world. Nay, in the universe! It's a fancy dream I pursue in fervor.
But my 'coming' here in this fancy cultivation world made that almost impossible. If not for my 'system' now, I would have long committed suicide.
It is only through unconditional acceptance of my situation--- was I able to create this 'system', and recreate my 'dream' of making the best game yet.
It is only through acceptance of the idea that I won't be able to return to my past life— did I have come this far. The little bunny's recent death made me realize how powerful the system truly is…
I value life. The fact that I now hold the power of resurrection in my very palms feels uncomfortable.
If I expand my 'system' with the idea I have, will I lose my sense of value in life?
It is scary.
That's why I really want that bastard dead!
It is only through blood would I be able to calm my chaotic emotions.
*ROOOOOAR!
A bear's roar filled with qi came at me like a tsunami. The bear smashed the tree where I was about to land. I already saw it beforehand with my Mind's Eye, so I was able to react just fine using my Telekinesis.
I levitated in the air without any worries using Telekinesis.
"You filthy beast, wanna have a go? I will mince you to small bits until all you have are bones."
It just happens that I trespassed on this big guy's territory, and the bear just can't help but be offended.
"Move out of the way, or else..."
*ROOOOOAR!
It looks like my threat didn't work.
As expected of wild beasts... unintelligent... unlike my lovable Bi Yuan.
"Fine, have it your way!"
I took a piece of metal resembling a flashlight under my robe. With my fingerprints, the Light Saber was activated with a thought.
Streaks of lightning, an agglomeration of energy extended from the piece of metal— it was an azure shaft of light. This is the Light Saber, a sci-fi fantasy weapon!
I rushed at the massive bear in the peak of the Martial Tempering realm. Its giant paw tried to smash me but missed.
My Mind's Eye's new functions include tracking and heightened perception. There is no way this lump of fur would hit me.
I slid under the stupid bear, and then extended my weapon to its belly. The sound of flesh being cut by heat is exhilarating.
But I don't have time to admire my work.
"You are lucky to die so easily, you beast! I have no time to mince you until all you have are bones. Consider yourself lucky, you dumb beast!"
I didn't even bother to look back as I dash forward.
Ping! Received 1 quintessence.
Huh? Looks like I now have a new avenue of earning quintessence. Though 1 quintessence looks cheap, I don't dare ignore its value. After all, it is still 'income' in the end.
While at it, I fought my way into the forest, earning cheap quintessence from random beasts.
"Slaughtering beasts at the martial Tempering realm earns me 1 quintessence... Not bad, if it accumulates in time, I'll be able to have more quintessence to work with."
I would love to do side quests while on the way and kill more beasts, but I have to be satisfied with killing the ones barring on my path.
After all, I cannot have that demonic cultivator escaping from my palms.
The last thing I want to happen is for the demonic cultivator to escape.
...
Zha Dong as if surfing in the air, rode on his sword in fury. He has a bad premonition. Though he cannot see it, he can intuitively feel the aura of a strong presence directing its gaze on him.
"Fuck, I better finish this fast..."
It doesn't help at all that Zha Dong is seeing the suddenly migrating birds from his rear. Through his Spiritual Senses, Zha Dong saw the frantically migrating beasts on the ground.
This cannot be a coincidence.
If the beasts were only herbivores or omnivores like boars and deers, it wouldn't be a source of concern for him.
But the fact is... the migrating beasts consisted of ferocious bears, tigers, and all sorts of predators. Some of them even have cultivation bases ranging from the 1st stage to the 3rd stage.
"Just what kind of monster did I provoke?"