" They will not possess you again after I refine them. On the contrary, they are useful to you. You will gain their techniques after absorbing them. That would be like cultivating a profound technique for minutes which is usually cultivated for hundreds of years to reach the maximum level, profound. "
Gaining an already cultivated technique? Who wouldn't want that. Do you know how long and tiresome it takes to cultivate just a single technique? He was intrigued.
" You can only absorb mortal realm apparitions with your low realm. As for higher ups like the saint realm, don't even dream. Their souls can not be broken down by a mere mortal like you. They may even replace you if you are not careful. Unless you evolve to higher realms, don't think about those profound saint techniques they have. "
Ryan sat in a meditative state facing the book that was hovering in the air. A dark apparition slithered from the hole to his forehead, attracted to the only person in front of him. He run his level one ability following the path shown in the book carefully and absorbed the surrounding dark energy to power the bonding with the soul successfully. After several circulations, the apparitions had completely bonded with him.
" Ding. "
" Mortal soul gained +1 "
" Mortal soul gained +1 "
" Gained Ingenious Rabbit Movement Technique. "
" Gained Light - Dark Punch Technique. "
" Soul binding constitution 0.5 percent awakened. "
Hearing the system's notifications he was complacent.
Ryan opened his eyes which flickered with a green hue unknowingly. Observing his surroundings, he was surprised in realization that he can now see in the dark. After absorbing the apparitions, he had not only gained their techniques but also their ability to see in that weird darkness.
He looked into the abilities he had gained from the two higher mortal apparitions after merging with them. To him, it was as if he had practiced those techniques for many years since birth. Now, he was just getting himself used to it.
The first technique was a footwork technique called, Igneous Rabbit Movement Technique. It involves taking advantage of the enemy blind spots or flaws in their movement to attack or to dodge them after analyzing their move. It was like putting himself together with the opponent on the chessboard as chess pieces . Trickery, illusions and judgement are all parts of the technique.
The technique was easy to learn for him because he was a master of trickery, complimented with his innate instinct, he brought down all his opponents in the games like go, chess, pac-man, solitaire and all the brain drain games he had taken part in his past life.
The second technique, Light- Dark Punch was an ancient technique that was lost in the river of time because of how less those who cultivated it were. It required the wielder to be able to cultivate using both spiritual and dark energy, a very rare and abnormal occurrence. It also required the wielder to have a higher predictive sense and courage or else, it may harm them. It was like a double edged sword. Only the clever and the brave can cultivate it.
" I would have liked to test these techniques Miao. I wish you were a person, we could have had an exchange for a while. " He said while fully immersed in his training.
whuuu! whuuu!
He punched the air unpredictably with his right hand that was oozing spiritual energy while the left was engulfed in dark energy. His movement was also unpredictable as he jerked, ducked and inclined his body at different impossible angles as if he lack bones in his body.
" The apparitions were not the only habitants of this planet. You will find other annoying beings to spar with. They are just like you, stranded here after being left behind by their patrons. " She said uninterested.
" What did you say?! " His eyes narrowed. Surprise and refusal appearing on his face.
Did Mr Blind say that there are only apparitions in this planet? Where did the rest of the group pop up from. It seems this Mr Blind guy relies on second hand information. What a lazy cat! Ryan was not pleased with Mr Blind since he left him behind on this dark planet to fend for himself. He despise the guy.
After walking for a long time, he finally saw life in front of him. A single baobab tree with some yellow leaves stood in the desert lively as if it was in the rainforest. There were only five fruits that were almost ripe hanging on each branch. Their intoxicating fresh scent lingered heavily in the air tempting those who smell it.
" Ha! Ha! Ha! Finally, my starving stomach can be replenished now! " He trembled ceaselessly with excitement and hunger even drool started coming out of his wide opened mouth. His legs didn't wait for his command and they took the initiative to move without his knowledge bringing him towards the tree like a puppet.