A pleasant chime sounded, indicating the activation of the skills associated with the title. Examining the effects, Kai felt a surge of determination and courage welling up within him. The aura around him seemed to change, dissipating any lingering gloom and replacing it with an unmistakable air of confidence and power.
[Little Conqueror]
[King of all Kings] Let no odds, chastisement, exile, doubt, fear, pain, or any mental viruses prevent you from accomplishing your dreams. Never be a victim of life. Be its Conqueror. [Boost Courage, Bravery, and Positivity]
[Conqueror] Don't bend yourself to anyone as you're the Conqueror. [Remove all debuffs]
Feeling emboldened, he couldn't help but utter, "Well, I'll only kneel when I'm fucking a woman."
[Conqueror's Aura] Make your enemy feel that they want to submit | inflict fear | inflict pressure (The Conqueror's Aura can get stronger as the Little Conqueror's cultivation raises and continues to conquer)
Unable to contain himself, Kai's lips curled up into a broad smile, his eyes shining with newfound vitality. In that moment, he felt an indomitable urge to conquer all that lay before him. The power coursing through his veins filled him with an intoxicating zeal.
"Oh! I feel the power overflowing inside me! Hahaha!"
Feeling the surge of energy, Kai couldn't help but burst into peals of laughter, his joyous amusement echoing through the room. In the midst of his mirth, however, a sense of embarrassment crept in, his face turning crimson. Scanning his surroundings, he breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that no one had witnessed his exuberant outburst. The last thing he needed was for Reika to catch him in such a vulnerable moment, or else he would dig a hole and bury his face for eternity.
"Damn," he muttered softly, his embarrassment fading into a mischievous grin. "Can't blame me, though. These effects are making me feel like a laughing lunatic. The power within me is too exhilarating to resist."
Kai shook his head and, after calming himself, he returned to the requirements.
[Conqueror's Title] Title of Little Conqueror (Activated) [Requirement met]
Kai nodded in satisfaction, seeing that the requirement was met, and clicked the next button. A new requirement appeared but there's no skip button anymore.
[Dragon blood] Needs to have dragon blood inside the body. (0%) No Dragon blood inside the body. Required (100%) [Requirement not met]
Note: Don't absorb the energy of heaven and earth to form qi inside your body, or you won't be eligible to cultivate the Star Dragon Conqueror Body Art.
Kai was reading the new requirement, and when he saw it, he almost wanted to cough up blood. "Dragon blood? How the hell am I supposed to get dragon blood inside my body?" he exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice.
And he continued, "Is the dragon even real? Even if it's real, how the hell could I get dragon blood from a mythical creature? Can I get it by just asking nicely?" he muttered sarcastically.
Kai shook his head, but he didn't get discouraged as he might find it yet again in the system.
"If I remember correctly, I should have cleared the first quest. I still haven't received the reward for it."
Remembering that he still hadn't received the reward for the first quest, he quickly navigated to the Random Quest section of the system. Two quests appeared before him: "Steal Reika Sakazuki" and "Conquer Reika's friend Lian Li." Surprisingly, there was no time limit to accept or decline the quests, as indicated by the Yes and No buttons beside Lian Li's quest.
Without hesitation, Kai eagerly clicked on the first quest, and a notification window instantly popped up with a cheerful ding sound.
Ding! Congratulations on clearing the first Quest [Steal Reika Sakazuki]
Rewards: Ring of Oath | $100,000
"Whoa! $100,000! Is this for real? I'm so freaking rich!" Kai's excitement burst forth as he jumped around, throwing punches and shouting, 'I'm hella rich!' The rush of adrenaline coursed through his veins, but soon reality set in, and he found himself pondering his predicament once again.
"Well, I guess luck isn't on my side this time. Maybe I can get a gem from the future rewards of the quests, but the problem is, it requires a ridiculous amount of gems that I have no idea how to obtain," Kai sighed, scratching his head. But he didn't let it bother him too much, as he had already gained plenty of benefits from the system and felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Curiosity got the better of him as he examined the Ring of Oath in his inventory. The sight that met his eyes was enchanting — two intertwined rings, one silver with a ruby gem and a delicately carved phoenix, and the other an azure crystal with an intricately carved dragon.
Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Kai clicked on the ring and was presented with three choices: Use, Requirements, and Item Effects. Intrigued, he selected Item Effects, and to his surprise, a poem materialized on the screen.
The Dragon, with its formidable presence and regal countenance, sailed across vast oceans, transcending boundaries and exploring the farthest corners of all realms. Its majestic figure commanded respect and admiration, embodying strength and resilience in the face of any adversity.
The Royal Phoenix soared through the boundless skies, effortlessly traversing the heavens and unraveling the intricate tapestry of the nine lands. Its ethereal beauty and graceful flight symbolized a newfound sense of freedom and triumph, igniting a wave of inspiration within Kai's very core.
Seas of blood may block us, but we will never give up on our path. Dragon and Phoenix will both live to old age.
Kai found himself absorbed in the essence of the poem and got inspired, feeling as though the writer's unyielding confidence permeated each line. It was a declaration, a solemn vow to accompany their beloved through the stormy seas of life, undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead.
"I'd love to meet the person who wrote this," Kai muttered with a sense of awe. How remarkable it would be to encounter someone whose words could ignite such ferocious passion within others.
As Kai continued scrolling through the effects of the ring, he couldn't help but be amazed at its power.
[Special Effects]
Note: Cannot be removed once worn by the couple.
[With the Power of Love] Can boost the couple's strength and reduce damage taken.
[I Will Protect You][Dragon] Can travel to space and appear before his beloved. [Travel: Can be activated when the Phoenix wearer needs help!]
[I Will Comfort You and Revive You][Phoenix] Can heal the body of her beloved, even if it is on the brink of death, or revive him if he dies. [Heal: Cooldown 168 hours] [Revive: Once only]
[The Flame of Love Phoenix and Dragon] Is immune to any poison. The flame from the ring can remove and burn any poison under the heavens.
"Damn!" Kai exclaimed. "This ring is so OP! It's priceless!"
Reika's beautiful face suddenly appeared in his mind. Her gentle smile was like a ray of sunshine, always lighting up the darkest corners of Kai's heart. It was her gentle, comforting smile that pushed away his pain and worries about the future, replacing them with a feeling of warmth and happiness. And now, as Kai looked at the beautiful phoenix ring, he knew deep down in his heart that he wanted to give it to Reika.