Tony's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Anos, "What are you talking about?" Anos flashed a sly smile, "Oh, come on, Tony. You know exactly what I mean. But let's just say I had the pleasure of her company over dinner yesterday, and even escorted her home... only to find my interest in her mysteriously vanishing into thin air." As he spoke, a notification echoed in his mind: 'Ding... successfully taunted Emily, scum value + 10000.'
Emily's face fell, her expression twisting in indignation as she jabbed a finger at Anos, her voice trembling with anger. "Anos, stop spewing rubbish! Tony, don't listen to his lies - he's got a vendetta against me, don't believe a word he says!" Her eyes flashed with a mix of hurt and fury, her words dripping with venom as she tried to defend herself against Anos's taunts.
Tony sneered, his lip curling in contempt.
"Please, Anos is right? The worthless trash who was rejected by the God's Blessing System? A pathetic excuse for a man who can't even cultivate? What's the point of your existence? And now, you're shamelessly fawning over Sasha? How pitiful!"
Tony's words were like a spark to dry tinder, igniting a wave of snickers and guffaws from the onlookers, who couldn't help but mock Anos's misfortune.
In a world where might made right, strength was the ultimate currency. Without it, one was nothing but scum, destined to be scorned and belittled by others.
Anos's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing, but his face remained serene, betraying no hint of anger. "Oh? So, you're incredibly strong, then?" he asked, his tone laced with subtle sarcasm.
Tony guffawed, his eyes gleaming with contempt. "Hahaha... I wouldn't say I'm that strong. But I'm at the Qi Building Realm, 3-star level. I can kill a cow with a single punch." He sneered at Anos, his disdain palpable.
The Qi Building Realm was merely the first realm, and Tony's 3-star ranking was nothing impressive. In contrast, Anos had already reached the 2-star level of the Spirit Condensation Realm, the second realm, with a staggering 12-star ranking. The gap between them was astronomical!
Anos stroked his chin thoughtfully, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Kill a cow with a single punch? How quaint. Why don't you demonstrate?" The crowd gasped in shock, wondering if Anos was courting death.
Tony's face darkened, his brow furrowed in concern. "Anos, are you seeking death? Don't be foolish!"
"Tony, teach him a lesson! Put an end to his arrogance!" Emily goaded, her voice dripping with malice.
Anos chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, I'm right here in front of you. But you don't dare to hit me, do you?" He taunted, his words laced with a hint of mockery.
Tony burst out laughing, his voice dripping with contempt. "Hahaha, I don't dare to hit you? Even if I kill you on the spot, what's the big deal? You're just a worthless piece of trash who can't cultivate!"
Anos waved his hand dismissively, his expression unbothered. "Alright, alright, spare me the act." He turned to walk away, his back to Tony.
Tony's face turned beet red with rage at Anos's nonchalant attitude. With a snarl, he slapped Anos across the face, the sound echoing through the air!
Many onlookers couldn't bear to watch, thinking that Tony's slap would surely be fatal. After all, a Three Star Qi Building Realm martial artist like Tony possessed the strength to uproot a tree with a single punch - a force capable of obliterating an ordinary person.
Just as the slap was about to land, a voice rang out, "Stop!"
Sasha and the others returned just in time to witness the scene, but it was already too late to intervene. The two school belles instinctively closed their eyes, bracing for the worst. However, instead of the expected crunching sound, they heard nothing.
Curiosity got the better of them, and they opened their eyes to find a shocking sight: Anos had grasped Tony's wrist with one hand and delivered a resounding slap with the other. Tony's body spun 720 degrees in mid-air before crashing to the ground with a thud.
The onlookers' jaws dropped in unison, their minds reeling in shock. What was happening? Why had the tables turned? Tony, a formidable Three Star Qi Building Realm martial artist, lay defeated, while Anos, supposedly just a ordinary person, stood victorious.
Anos's smile was laced with mockery as he taunted, "Tsk tsk tsk, didn't you boast about killing me? Yet, here you are, lying on the ground. How the mighty have fallen."
Tony sprang to his feet, his face covered in anger and humiliation. "Anos, you're begging for death!!" he bellowed.
A fierce flame erupted from Tony's body, condensing into a blazing inferno that hurtled towards Anos with unrelenting fury.
But before the flame could reach its target, Anos's hand flashed out once more, delivering a resounding slap that sent the fire flying back towards Tony.
The scene unfolded with eerie familiarity. Despite Tony's attempts to harness his fire attribute energy, he was once again sent flying by Anos's effortless backhand slap.
The onlookers were left speechless, their minds struggling to comprehend the absurdity of the situation. The collective silence was deafening, punctuated only by the sound of Tony's body crashing to the ground.
Mia's eyes were wide with wonder, her voice barely above a whisper. "Sasha, this Anos doesn't seem like a weakling at all... He can effortlessly defeat a Three Star Qi Building Realm martial artist, which means he should be at least two stars higher."
Sasha shook her head, her expression equally perplexed. "I have no idea what's going on either."
Anos turned to face Sasha and Mia, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Sasha, I knew you couldn't resist my charms. Did you come here to accept my confession? Love you, muah."
Sasha's face turned beet red as she struggled to find words, her mouth agape in shock.
Just then, a notification echoed in Anos's mind: "Ding... successfully teased Sasha, scumbag points + 10000, mission progress: 30%."
"Let's go!" Sasha growled, her teeth clenched in frustration. She turned on her heel and stormed off, her anger palpable.
She had come to the scene fearing that Anos would be overwhelmed by their suitors, and feeling a pang of guilt at the thought. But she hadn't expected Anos to be so brazenly flirtatious.
Just as she was about to disappear into the crowd, Mia's voice called out, "Wait for me, Sasha."
Anos sighed from behind, his voice laced with exasperation. "Sigh, women are creatures who say one thing and mean another. Look, when I said that, she ran away shyly."
Then, he shouted again, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Hey, little chest girl, why are you so shy? I'm not even interested in you."
Sasha and Mia's figures stumbled, their strides faltering in unison. Mia turned to Sasha, her expression wronged. "Sasha, I wanted to beat him up, but I held back. I want to be a lady."
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"Ding … successfully teased Sasha, scumbag points + 10000, mission progress: 40%."
"Ding … successfully teased Mia, scumbag points + 10000, mission progress: 30%."
Anos listened to the system's notification with a satisfied smirk, his eyes fixed on Tony, who had just struggled to his feet. He raised his right hand, and Tony, still wary, instinctively flinched, expecting another blow. However, instead of attacking, Anos examined his hand, muttering to himself, "Your flame earlier wasn't impressive. It burned for so long, but my hand is completely unscathed."
The onlookers exchanged bewildered glances, their faces etched with confusion.
Tony shot Anos a venomous glare, his face twisted in anger. "Anos, just you wait! I'll definitely get my revenge today!" He spat out the words before storming off in a huff.
Anos's voice rang out behind him, "Hey, you left your girlfriend behind!"
Tony's figure faltered for a moment, but he didn't turn back. Emily, who had been watching the scene unfold, looked around awkwardly before scurrying after Tony.
Anos, meanwhile, smirked to himself as he walked away, leaving behind a trail of shocked onlookers. His casual defeat of Tony, a Three Star Qi Building Realm martial artist, had left an indelible mark on everyone's minds. It dawned on them that Anos was not the weakling they had thought him to be, but rather, he was incredibly powerful.
The question on everyone's lips was: had he been pretending all along?
As they entered the classroom, their classmates seemed oblivious to the dramatic events that had just transpired outside. Anos and his companions took their seats in the corner of the last row, drawing no special attention from their peers.
The ordinary atmosphere of the classroom provided a stark contrast to the extraordinary scene that had unfolded just moments before.
Anos didn't have many friends in class, but his deskmate, Fatty Tom, was a notable exception. The two of them chatted frequently, despite their vastly different interests. While Anos was focused on his mysterious pursuits, Fatty Tom's passions revolved around food and drink. He didn't cultivate his abilities, instead indulging in culinary delights all day long.
Previous Anos thoughts ,couldn't help but feel envious of Tom, who possessed the coveted God's Blessing System. Why hadn't he been bestowed with such a gift? Despite this, Fatty Tom was kind to Anos and often treated him to snacks and treats.
"Anos, Anos, I've got some great news to share with you!" Fatty Tom exclaimed, his face beaming with pride as he wiped the grease from his chin. "I've just reached Qi Building Five Star Cultivator level, which means I'm now eligible to take the Sky Martial Court's examination!"
Anos's eyes widened in surprise. "So fast? Weren't you just a Qi Building Two Star Cultivator yesterday?" He couldn't believe the sudden leap in Fatty Tom's abilities.
Fatty Tom chuckled, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Hehe, I went on a mission with the Bounty Hunter Guild last night. We stumbled upon a pack of Bloodthirsty Wolves and two Level 11 Spirit Focus Demonic Beasts. Luckily, my teammates were incredibly strong. In the chaos, I managed to take down a few of them, and I even landed the final blow on a Spirit Focus Demonic Beast. I leveled up to Qi Building Five Star in one go! It was awesome!"
Anos's eyes grew even wider, his mind racing to process the extraordinary events Fatty Tom had just described.
Anos's mouth twitched, a hint of amusement dancing on his lips. "Kill steal, huh? Then how did you manage to come back alive?" He asked, his tone laced with skepticism, implying that Fatty Tom's story sounded too good to be true.
Fatty Tom's grin faltered for a moment, before he let out a hearty laugh. "Haha, well, I may have had a bit of help from my teammates... and a lot of luck!"
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In the world of "Horizon Down", there were only two known ways to level up. The first method was to slay monsters, accumulating Experience Points within the God's Blessing System. By defeating Demonic Beasts, Mutated Beasts, and Demons, one could fill their Experience Points and eventually level up. This method was akin to a game, where monsters represented Experience Points and Realms. However, killing a Demonic Beast was a coveted opportunity, and no one would willingly relinquish their claim to the kill.
The second method was to defeat a Demonic Beast, a feat that required immense strength and skill.
However, Anos possessed a unique advantage - a third method exclusive to him. Through the System Store, he could exchange for Experience Fruits, a luxury no one else could afford.
Anos smirked mischievously. "Hehe, I'm rich. I'll give each of you a million Experience Points, and we'll consider this matter settled." He said, his eyes glinting with amusement.
Fatty Tom's eyes widened in shock, while Mia's jaw dropped in disbelief.
Just then, the back door of the classroom swung open, and Sasha walked in, her presence commanding attention.
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