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[For every point of experience you gain, it counts as a day of cultivation. You can inject this experience into any martial art to enhance its progress.]
[Your current cultivation level is: Body Refining, level 0.5.]
[The martial arts you currently know are:
Five Elements Arts (Beginner)
Taizu Long Fist (Beginner)]
Looking at his cultivation level, Li Changye was dumbfounded. "level 0.5? That's way too weak."
But now, with this system (cheat ability), he finally had the means to rise.
A trace of hostility flashed in Li Changye's eyes.
"Weren't you the one who called me a loser? Who said I disgraced you?"
"The Li family, I could care less about."
"I must find out what happened with my foundation!"
"No matter who dares to harm me, I will never let them go!"
The officers around Li Changye looked uncomfortable.
After all, they had been chasing a wanted criminal all this time, only for him to be killed by a young kid in the end. How were they supposed to report this?
Sensing their thoughts, Li Changye quickly said, "The wanted criminal ran into me by chance. This is all your achievement and has nothing to do with me."
Hearing this, the officers relaxed, grinning.
"Fair enough, well said."
"In that case, we won't share the reward with you."
Li Changye ignored the officers and slipped away to a secluded corner to inspect his system.
"Hey, system, what exactly do you do?"
After calling out for a while, a slow voice finally echoed in his mind: "You can see the health bars of all living beings and gain experience by killing them. The bigger the strength gap between you and the target, the more experience you gain, and vice versa."
Hearing this, Li Changye understood.
"In that case, put all my experience into the 'Five Elements Arts .'"
The "Five Elements Arts " was a commonly practiced martial art in the Great Yan Dynasty, accessible to anyone. Almost everyone had a copy.
But that didn't mean it was ordinary.
On the contrary, it was crafted by the Great Yan Emperor in collaboration with numerous experts.
While none of its abilities were exceptional, it was well-balanced and without major difficulties. Even someone like Li Changye could cultivate it with his particular roots.
In an instant, strange memories appeared in Li Changye's mind, and a warm current surged through his body, transforming every part of him.
[You practice 'Five Elements Arts ' for the first year. Internal energy starts to manifest, and you feel a faint but pure power flowing through your meridians, laying a foundation for the path of cultivation.]
[Second year: Your meridians begin to open. You advance to beginner level in 'Five Elements Arts .' Internal power starts to reshape your body, greatly increasing your strength and flexibility.]
[Third year: Your understanding deepens, forming a stable internal energy cycle, enhancing both your perception and reaction speed.]
[Fourth year: You reach mastery. Internal energy flows abundantly, touching the skill's deeper essence, bringing your body and mind to a new level of harmony.]
[Fifth to tenth years: You continue to refine your understanding of 'Five Elements Arts ,' honing the application of internal energy, imbuing every inch of your skin with vitality.]
[Tenth to thirteenth years: Your cultivation reaches a highly skilled level. You control internal energy effortlessly, striving for higher realms.]
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[Twenty-seventh year: You finally attain the peak of 'Five Elements Arts .' You feel a transformative change within, raising your cultivation level to Stage 4 of Body Refining, with stable internal energy circulation.]
"Twenty-seven years to master it?"
"My talent is truly average, but it only took one kill to get here." Li Changye moved his body, feeling an unprecedented power coursing through him, a grin spreading across his face.
As he swaggered along the path to Tianxuan Martial Academy, he was surprised to see that while the world around him appeared normal at first glance, focusing slightly revealed health bars over all creatures—even a fly.
He reached out and swiftly crushed a fly buzzing nearby.
"You killed a fly. Due to the vast power difference, no experience was gained."
Li Changye scoffed and, seeing health bars over the heads of people on the street, briefly entertained the idea of a rampage.
But he quickly dismissed the thought, as he wasn't a psycho.
Li Changye headed towards Tianxuan Martial Academy, a prestigious school known in the martial arts world.
Graduates from here went on to various roles: some joined the military, defending the empire; others joined the Black an Sect to maintain order in the martial world; and some joined the Demon Extermination Bureau, waging deadly battles against demonic creatures.
Besides, numerous sons and daughters of nobility also came here for a "golden hand" and Li Changye was undoubtedly among them.
Situated in a scenic location with rolling hills and mist, the academy's architecture was grand, with elaborate eaves exuding an ancient aura. Two mighty stone lions guarded its entrance.
As Li Changye stepped inside, the spacious training grounds resounded with the cries of dedicated students practicing martial arts.
Just as he entered the academy gate, a sharp, mocking female voice rang out:
"Oh, look who's here! Isn't it our little prince?"
Li Changye frowned and turned to see a woman surrounded by men in luxurious attire, walking toward him arrogantly.
This woman was Guan Jiali, dressed in a pure white gown that floated gracefully like a blooming lotus.
With brows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn waters, she had a beautiful face, yet it was marred by an aloof expression that gave her a slightly twisted appearance.
Raised in a rich family, she was mostly concerned with her looks and status, as her wealth was the main source of her self-worth.
Yet, Li Xiao, a powerful martial grandmaster, had chosen her as his fiancée, a non-ralated blood prince.
Already in a bad mood, Li Changye had no interest in dealing with her.
He narrowed his eyes with impatience and turned to leave.
But the men around Guan Jiali quickly blocked his path. Each of them was tall and burly, with sneers on their faces.
Li Changye stopped and coldly addressed Guan Jiali: "What do you want, Guan Jiali?"
Raising her chin with disdain and sneering slightly, Guan Jiali replied, "My future husband must be a great hero, not a weakling like you."
With a mocking smile, Li Changye replied as though he had heard the joke of the century: "You want to break the engagement?"
"Yes." Guan Jiali responded without hesitation, looking down on him like an ant, "You don't deserve me."
Li Changye waved his hand dismissively, as if shooing away an annoying fly: "In that case, go ahead and break it off. I have no objection."
He turned gracefully, ready to walk away.
Guan Jiali's expression changed slightly. She knew in her heart that, although she did not like Li Changye, Li Xiao's influence loomed like a towering mountain that her family couldn't afford to offend.
If she dared to break the engagement, it would be a face-slapping humiliation for the Li family
Though Li Xiao wasn't fond of Li Changye, he would likely destroy her entire family for the sake of pride.
In a hurry, she called out, "I hope you will initiate the breakup."
"Tell your father you're too weak for me and feel unworthy, so you're asking to break it off. This way, we both save face."
Hearing this, Li Changye laughed, filled with scorn and ridicule, as if mocking a foolish clown:
"Smart plan. You get both face and freedom. Who knew someone as ugly as you would dream so big?"
Guan Jiali turned red with fury, her eyes flashing with malice. Her perfectly styled face twisted with anger.
"Li Changye, you must do as I say, or else..."
"Or else what?" Li Changye shot back, unafraid.
Guan Jiali sneered: "I wouldn't dare kill you, but do not think I will let you escape unscathed."
At her words, the men around her began cracking their knuckles, ready to pounce like a pack of wolves.
Li Changye scoffed, his gaze sharp.
He suddenly raised his hand, ready to slap her hard.
Guan Jiali shouted in surprise, "Go ahead, I dare you!"
She quickly took her stance, preparing herself to withstand this sudden move, underestimating Li Changye's speed.
With lightning speed, Li Changye's slap landed before she could react. A resounding "smack" echoed, and Guan Jiali spun through the air before crashing to the ground.
Her head spun, ears ringing, as she clutched her red cheek in disbelief. "How dare you hit me!"
"So what if I did?" Li Changye replied, his voice full of power and authority as he looked down on her without a trace of sympathy.
Those around were stunned, not expecting him to slap her in public.
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