《Fantasy: Life Simulation As A Sword》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The sound of iron being struck resounded from far away. At this moment, Lu Yu was quietly hanging on the wall. He couldn¡¯t see anything before him and was enjoying his peace. As for why he was hanging on the wall instead of standing on the ground, sitting on a chair, or lying on a bed¡­ It was because he was no longer a human. Instead, he became a low-quality, ordinary sword. At this moment, he was one of the many swords hanging in a warehouse. It had been a week since he had transmigrated from earth and become a sword. In those seven days, he listened to the conversations between the workers and blacksmiths outside the warehouse. He learned that this was a magical world similar to the original god. There were many people here who had powerful abilities. Rumors said that even gods were hidden in some places within this land. Based on what he had heard, these gods were the true rulers of this world. Additionally, they possessed terrifying power that ordinary people couldn¡¯t even fathom. As for himself, he resided within a smithery in a small town called Huska. Huska was located on the border of the Canglan empire. Lu Yu tried his best to recall. From his blurry memories, he knew he had been excavated from a relic by a Baron named Grant. The latter spent much effort obtaining Lu Yu. This Baron Grant belonged to a transcendent family known as the Stuart family. It was said that the Stuart family held a very high status not only in Huska but even in the border area of the Canglan empire. Baron Grant was delighted when he had entered the secret realm and dug Lu Yu out. He almost thought that he had dug out a Legendary artifact. In the end, after his excitement, he found an appraiser to appraise it. He discovered that the sword he had found was only an ordinary weapon slightly inferior to low-grade weapons due to its severe damage. It might be barely usable if given to a supernatural being without any background. However, as a Baron of a large family, he looked down on this kind of low-quality weapon. Moreover, it was utterly incompatible with his noble status as a Baron. Since then, Lu Yu had been thrown into the blacksmith shop under Baron Grant¡¯s family. The blacksmith had hung him on the wall in the warehouse and no one cared about him. Not a single customer was willing to buy him. After all, no one would want to spend their money on a useless and ugly weapon. Therefore, he had been alone for more than half a year. At this moment, his sheath was already covered in dust. Clang! All of a sudden, Lu Yu heard the sound of a door opening. The door of the blacksmith shop¡¯s warehouse, which hadn¡¯t been opened for a few months, released a glimmer of light. Two figures followed the light and walked in. Lu Yu looked at the two of them with curiosity. The warehouse of the blacksmith shop, which was usually empty, was actually visited today. One of the figures had a long golden beard, a strong body, and toned muscles. He was the Stuart family¡¯s head of the blacksmith shop¡¯s work and operations. He was Baron Grant, the one who had dug Lu Yu out of the secret realm. Baron Grant was the first person with an energy level of two in Huska. According to Lu Yu¡¯s knowledge, there was a massive gap between someone with energy level one and someone with energy level two. He had only become a transcendent creature at the first energy level. At that time, he was just an ordinary person with decent strength who had access to a few special abilities. Magic apprentices and knight apprentices were both at this level. However, everything changed when he reached energy level two. People who reach energy level two would have their strengths rapidly increased, and each of them possessed terrifying power that ordinary people couldn¡¯t achieve. Creatures at energy level two were more terrifying than all kinds of powerful wild beasts. Even without light, they had excellent vision and only needed three to four hours of rest daily. The higher Baron Grant¡¯s energy was, the more his strength, agility, thinking, and spiritual perception would increase. Additionally, he could keenly sense unknown dangers and existences in the dark. There were no weapons he couldn¡¯t use, and there were no fighting styles he couldn¡¯t master. With sufficient spiritual energy in his body, he could ignore conventional weapons. At that moment, a young boy, who looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, stood beside Baron Grant. The boy was dressed in a black and white magic apprentice¡¯s uniform. It was evident that he was a magician¡¯s new apprentice; a newbie in the world of magicians. ¡°Honorable Sir, this is the warehouse of our blacksmith shop. We have a lot of things that we have no use for. For those, we store them here.¡± Baron Grant was respectfully introduced to the apprentice. Lu Yu was surprised to see Baron Grant¡¯s respectful attitude. It was rare for a highly-ranked man to be so respectful to a magic apprentice. He observed the young magic apprentice and found a Bauhinia symbol on the corner of his clothes. Lu Yu immediately understood why Baron Grant was so respectful. The Bauhinia Clan was the symbol of a Duke in the Canglan Empire. Within the empire, this Duke had unimaginable power and influence. It wasn¡¯t hard to imagine that he was from the Bauhinia Clan. Additionally, seeing the symbol he had, the magic apprentice was indeed from the Bauhinia Clan. It seemed that he was here to learn some management experience. At the same time, he wanted to satisfy his exuberant curiosity. The magic apprentice nodded and looked around curiously. This was a rare sight for him as a person who had only been studying magic incantations all year round. Baron Grant followed behind and gave him a detailed introduction. Not long after, the magic apprentice noticed Lu Yu, who was hanging on the wall. He asked in a clear voice, ¡°What¡¯s the use of this sword? Why is it hanging here?¡± Hearing the magic apprentice¡¯s question, Baron Grant looked at Lu Yu and sighed, ¡°This sword doesn¡¯t have much use. It¡¯s truly a pity.¡± ¡°Eh? Why is it a pity?¡± the magic apprentice asked in confusion. Hearing that the two of them were talking about him, Lu Yu tensed up and listened carefully. ¡°I took this sword out of the secret realm around a year ago. That secret realm was magnificent. I thought that this sword would also be extraordinary, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be a completely useless piece of trash.¡± ¡°Its power can only be compared to low-grade magical tools. Due to damage, it¡¯s extremely ugly, so no one would be interested in it.¡± ¡°In the end, this sword just happened to pass the appraiser¡¯s evaluation. Apparently, the materials used to make this sword are very precious.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s forged into other tools, it¡¯s likely to become a mid-grade or high-grade magic tool. So, I¡¯ve decided to melt this ugly sword down and reforge it tomorrow. By then, I should be able to create a mid-grade weapon.¡± Baron Grant answered the magic apprentice¡¯s question thoughtfully. He shook his head in disdain when he mentioned the sword that Lu Yu had become. Obviously, he disdained the sword, which couldn¡¯t even be sold. Alas, it was better to take it back and reforge it. Who knows, he might even be able to sell it for a reasonable price. The magic apprentice nodded. He also felt that a broken iron sword wasn¡¯t suitable for the delicate nobles. He turned to look at the other tools in the warehouse. When Baron Grant talked about the other tools, he was beaming with joy. Baron Grant smiled in discomfort. It was apparent the magic apprentice liked these things. He liked everything else compared to the one that Lu Yu was in, which was a useless magic tool that nobody would buy at a glance. He preferred things that looked good and could be sold for a high price. At the same time as he was happy, Lu Yu felt numb when he heard that he would be remade! ¡°F*ck! You want to put me back in the furnace to be remade, but have you considered my opinion?¡± ¡°Are there any human rights left? Isn¡¯t it too ridiculous to melt it down and reforge me?¡± Lu Yu roared in his heart. He would¡¯ve been covered in cold sweat by now if he could. As a sword, he didn¡¯t know if he would still be alive if he were melted down and then reforged into another magic tool. Furthermore, his current state was similar to that of a weapon spirit. Getting sent back to the furnace and remade in such a state, he was almost destined to dissipate completely! Ding! Ding! Just as anxiety and uneasiness filled Lu Yu¡¯s heart from the current situation¡­ A crisp sound made him tremble. ¡°Congratulations on awakening the Life Simulation System, host.¡± a voice said in Lu Yu¡¯s mind. Immediately after, a series of information burst into Lu Yu¡¯s mind, familiarizing him with the system. Apparently, this system allows him to simulate a part of his life. To be precise, he could enter different paths in his life according to the choices provided by the system. After a simulation is completed, the hosts would receive different rewards based on their ratings. At the same time. A panel appeared in front of Lu Yu. ¡®Property Panel¡¯ [Name: Worn-out Iron Sword] [Owner: None] [Level: Low-grade Magic Tool (Damaged)] [Transcendent points: 100] [Skill: Psionic Absorption; obtain points by hunting transcendent creatures and obtaining the power in their bodies. (The host can exchange points to simulate life. One Life Simulation costs 50 points.)] Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Lu Yu¡¯s eyes were filled with joy when he saw the scene in front of him! As a transmigrator, this world didn¡¯t abandon him after all. The cheat he was expecting had only arrived now. Now, he had the chance to change his life and eliminate the fate of being a worn-out iron sword! ¡°Would you like to start the Life Simulation?¡± The system¡¯s voice rang out in Lu Yu¡¯s mind. ¡°Yes!¡± Without any hesitation, Lu Yu chose to start the simulation. If he didn¡¯t simulate it now, he would be thrown into the furnace and reforged! [Life Simulation has been activated.] [Year 1: You were dug out of the secret realm by Baron Grant, but because of your ugly appearance, you were of little use. You were thrown in the smithery shop¡¯s warehouse for a year, and no one asked about you.] [Year 2: One day, Baron Grant said he wanted to put you in the furnace for reforging. You panicked and suddenly advanced.] [Arthur, a magic apprentice whose family was exterminated by an influential person, chose you because he was short of money. He drew a blood-drinking formation on your body and took you for revenge.] [With your help, Arthur quickly achieved energy level two.] [Year 3: You killed everything while in Arthur¡¯s hands and absorbed blood to live. As you grew rapidly, you successfully advanced to an intermediate magic tool!] [Year 4: Arthur, whose strength had reached energy level three, used you to wipe out the entire Spencer family. After that, his name shook the nearby territory of the Canglan Empire.] [Year 5: Arthur successfully advanced and became an energy level four transcendent. He added all kinds of ores to you and upgraded you into a flawless intermediate magic tool. Thanks to this, you gained a new ability¨C [Repair].] [Year 6: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used the blood-drawing ability. The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. Arthur inherited your demonic nature as the wielder, causing his personality to change. He offended many people.] [Year 7: Enemies came to Arthur¡¯s door. In the end, Arthur was defeated and died in battle. Along with your owner, you broke into several pieces and also died.] [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade D. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.] [Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] Three options popped up before Lu Yu. He checked the information in the Life Simulation and complained to himself. As a magic tool, he really was a piece of trash. After six years, he had only become an intermediate magic tool, and this was only because his owner was an energy level four user. Moreover, it seemed that after ¡®Arthur¡¯ finished his revenge, his body and mind took a wrong turn. He made enemies everywhere he went. Ultimately, his level couldn¡¯t keep up with the number of enemies he had made. He died by the consequences of his own actions. However, Lu Yu would still be able to live for a few years after leaving this place. It would be much better than staying in the blacksmith shop and getting reforged. He weighed the options he was given. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining part of the ability from the Life Simulation.¡± ¡°With [Repair], you can repair yourself using a certain amount of points.¡± While Lu Yu was still thinking, a surprise appeared before his eyes! He hadn¡¯t even decided yet, but he had already obtained an ability! If he uses [Repair], he would no longer have to stay as a worn-out iron sword! Realizing this, Lu Yu was overjoyed. Immediately after, he turned his gaze back to the options he had received. He didn¡¯t obtain any valuable items in this Life Simulation, so the first option was a waste. As for the third option, he would only get memories, but he wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything as a sword. Moreover, there seemed to be no special memory from this Life Simulation. The second option clearly seemed like the best one. Although he would only be upgraded to an intermediate weapon, it was more than enough for now. ¡°I¡¯ll take the second option!¡± Lu Yu made his choice. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, host. You have obtained the grade and rank from the Life Simulation. You have now become an intermediate magic tool.¡± A series of notification sounds rang out. Lu Yu felt an indescribable change in the sword he was on. It was like when he was a human being. It felt like he had been sick for many years, but one day he suddenly woke up feeling much healthier and stronger. His entire being felt much more relaxed. While Lu Yu was busy with his Life Simulation, Baron Grant had already brought Arthur, the magic apprentice, out of the warehouse. The huge warehouse was tranquil again. Nighttime passed, and the sky was beginning to light up. Lu Yu heard workers getting up and working, and the entire smithery gradually became lively. Creak! Morning light shone in as the warehouse¡¯s door was pushed open. In the past two days, people had visited the warehouse that usually wouldn¡¯t have any visitors. Lu Yu looked over out of boredom. A familiar figure appeared in front of him. It was Baron Grant who was planning to reforge Lu Yu. He gently walked to Lu Yu and took him down from the wall. The moment he picked up the scabbard, he felt something was off! After a day, he felt that this sword was much heavier than before. He quickly pulled Lu Yu out of the sheath to inspect the sword. ¡°Hiss!¡± he quickly pulled his eyes away in pain. His eyes hurt from the sudden bright light released by the sword! When he came to take a look yesterday, it was only a worn-out iron sword. So why was the sword now glowing with a light so bright it could blind someone? Baron Grant pointed the blade at himself. When the tip barely grazed his skin, he felt a sharp pain as blood came out! This¡­ This was already an intermediate magic tool! Baron Grant¡¯s mouth was wide open, his eyes filled with disbelief. How could this damaged sword become an intermediate weapon within just one night? He had never heard of such a thing. He originally wanted to reforge Lu Yu, but now, he changed his mind. He left Lu Yu in the warehouse and quickly ran back home. Baron Grant vaguely recalled seeing a description of this in an ancient book. However, it had been a long time, so he couldn¡¯t remember many details. To satisfy his curiosity, he had to go over and take a look! After returning home, Baron Grant hurriedly opened the ancient book in his study room. It was already covered in dust, but he didn¡¯t mind dirtying his hands as he directly flipped through the book. He read the series of descriptions written in the book. ¡°In the legends, only holy weapons can repair themselves.¡± ¡°In the continent, the owners of every holy weapon are all extremely powerful and famous powerhouses!¡± ¡°In this era, only Saints, Grand Magisters, and Paladins have traces of these sacred weapons.¡± ¡°Year 764 of the Canglan Empire: Saint Joseph wielded a holy weapon. Holy light fell from the sky, instantly wiping out 10000 enemies in an instant.¡± ¡°Year 962 of the Canglan Empire: Holy Knight Pulitzer wielded a holy weapon and single-handedly defeated an army of 30000 griffins in the Demonic Abyss Canyon! He completely crushed the Sky Empire¡¯s ambition to swallow up the Canglan Empire!¡± The text recounted the historical events of the people who wielded holy weapons. With every sentence that Baron Grant read, his body trembled further from excitement! He had found it in the secret realm and initially thought it was just a worn-out iron sword, but it was actually a holy weapon! These were things that only the famous experts of the continent could control. Each of them was as precious as an heirloom! He had dug out such an incredible weapon from the ruins! Baron Grant could feel his heart thumping. He put down the book in his hand and ran back to the smithery. He could no longer leave this sacred weapon in the warehouse. Instead, he had to keep it in his hands to be at ease. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A golden-haired man in tattered clothes was standing in front of the blacksmith shop. Looking at the dazzling array of equipment inside, his eyes revealed a look of desire. It was Arthur, who had taken Lu Yu away in the Life Simulation. At this moment, he had a blood feud and needed a weapon to take revenge. ¡°How much are these weapons?¡± Arthur pointed at a row of intermediate magic tools and asked the saleswoman. ¡°1000 gold coins each. The two on the right are 1500 gold coins.¡± The saleswoman replied coldly. She knew that Arthur wasn¡¯t rich when she saw his shabby clothes. Arthur awkwardly took out his bag of gold coins and said, ¡°I only have 700 gold coins, can I get a discount?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll come back and pay the leftover fees once I have money. Is that alright?¡± Arthur¡¯s gaze was very sincere, and he was also very eager to obtain these intermediate magic tools. However, she didn¡¯t believe his words. ¡°We don¡¯t offer discounts here. If you want anything else, I can help you. But if you want to haggle, then I can¡¯t agree to it. After all, I¡¯m not the one who decides the pricing here.¡± The saleswoman¡¯s tone softened a little. Although the man in front of her couldn¡¯t afford to pay for an intermediate magic tool, he still had quite a few gold coins. It would be good for the shop if he decided to buy other things. Arthur was about to shake his head in disappointment. Now, besides a weapon for revenge, he didn¡¯t need anything else. The weapon he needed must be at least mid-grade. This was because only mid-grade magic tools could be enchanted, and only then could one use enchantment techniques at hand. He wanted to become stronger so he would have a chance for revenge. If he didn¡¯t have a mid-grade or higher magic tool, it would be meaningless to him. Then, he turned around to leave. The saleswoman behind Arthur saw that the customer was about to leave, and the golden coins were about to leave with him. She felt a little anxious. After thinking for a bit, she had an idea! ¡°Wait a minute! If you really want a weapon, there¡¯s a mid-grade magic tool that should be able to meet your requirements!¡± She quickly stood up and stopped Arthur. Arthur¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard he could buy a weapon. He stopped in his tracks and turned around. ¡°Come with me.¡± The saleswoman brought Arthur to the warehouse of the smithery. She picked up Lu Yu and said to Arthur, ¡°This weapon is also an intermediate magic tool, but it¡¯s slightly damaged. Due to that, It¡¯s now similar to a low-grade magic tool.¡± ¡°As long as you slightly repair it, it won¡¯t be any worse than a normal mid-grade magic tool. I¡¯ll sell you this weapon for 700 gold coins, what do you think?¡± As she spoke, the saleswoman handed Lu Yu to Arthur. When Arthur heard the sword was damaged, he wanted to give up. But he pondered his current situation and helplessly took the iron sword. He didn¡¯t have enough gold coins, so no matter where he went, he wouldn¡¯t be able to buy a mid-grade weapon. It wasn¡¯t easy for him to even get this broken one. He had to make do with what he had. Arthur handed over his gold coins and took Lu Yu with him. The salesgirl couldn¡¯t help but smile when she saw Arthur leave with the sword. She had sold this broken weapon that everyone despised for a price close to that of an intermediate magic tool. If the Baron knew about this, he might praise her and even reward her with dozens of gold coins! She was excited. Arthur looked at the weapon in his hand. He wanted to quickly engrave the blood-drawing formation he had obtained by accident. At the moment, he was in urgent need of power. Arthur carved the remaining materials he had onto Lu Yu. At the same time, he prayed in his heart for success. This was the blood-drawing formation. If the engraving works out, the sword will absorb the blood of others and slowly grow. Generally speaking, it would be difficult to successfully carve this formation even on high-grade magic tools. But now, he had no other choice. He could only give it his all. Lu Yu looked at Arthur, who was using special materials to carve a formation on the sword¡¯s body. A panel appeared before him. ¡°Ding! Congratulations, esteemed host. You¡¯ve obtained a new ability¨C [Blood-Drawing]!¡± [Blood-Drawing: The ability to grow by absorbing the blood of your enemies.] When the panel appeared before Lu Yu, Arthur suddenly felt the sword in his hand grow colder. The bright light emitted by the sword made Arthur turn his eyes away. ¡°I-It worked?¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes widened. He had only tried once and used the worst materials. Somehow, he had succeeded on the first try! He looked at the sword in his hand and felt enlightened, but that didn¡¯t last long. His feelings died when he thought of the aristocrat who destroyed his family. That man held tyrannical force and a tremendous amount of power. He immediately felt helpless and said bitterly in his heart, ¡°What a pity. Even with the blood-drawing formation, it¡¯s still not enough. In the end, it¡¯s still too low-grade. I don¡¯t know when I can ever take revenge.¡± Arthur¡¯s words were filled with grief. The thought of his powerful enemy instantly washed away the joy of successfully inscribing the spell. A low-grade magic tool won¡¯t become extremely powerful even if it had the blood-drawing ability. Alas, he was too delusional to only rely on a sword for revenge. Arthur¡¯s heart was filled with complicated emotions. Afterward, he picked Lu Yu up and left Huska. He walked in a direction that Lu Yu didn¡¯t recognize. On the other side, Baron Grant had just returned to the shop. He ignored the workers who greeted him and went straight to the warehouse! As he jogged over, he could feel his entire body trembling with excitement! However, when he opened the warehouse door, he saw the empty walls and the smooth and flat floor without any debris. Baron Grant was stunned. When he left, didn¡¯t he leave the sword on the ground? How did it disappear the moment he came back? His eyes were wide open as he anxiously rummaged around the warehouse. One weapon after another was checked and thrown to the side. Not long after, the entire warehouse was in a mess. He muttered, ¡°How did it disappear? I clearly put it here!¡± At this moment, a saleswoman walked over and asked Baron Grant in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯re you looking for, Sir Grant? I¡¯m very familiar with the warehouse. I should be able to help you find it.¡± This saleswoman was the one who had sold Lu Yu to Arthur. She had just sold a big business deal and couldn¡¯t wait to show off. If she could get the Baron¡¯s praise and get promoted, that would be great! Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Baron Grant¡¯s eyes were red from anxiety as he looked at the saleswoman in front of him. He continued to search the warehouse as he asked, ¡°I dug out an iron sword from the ruins and left it in this warehouse. Where did the sword go?¡± ¡°I remember leaving it on the ground this morning because I was in a hurry.¡± Hearing the Baron talk about the sword, the saleswoman became even more excited. She thought the Baron must¡¯ve realized that the sword had finally been sold and wanted to praise her work. How happy would he be if he knew she had sold a low-grade magic tool for the price of a mid-grade magic tool? She immediately raised her head confidently and shouted, ¡°Dear Sir Grant, I sold that ugly iron sword when you weren¡¯t around!¡± ¡°Additionally, I managed to sell that low-grade magic tool for a high price of 700 gold coins. That price is nearly comparable to an intermediate magic tool!¡± After that, the saleswoman stood quietly, ready to accept the praise. However, upon hearing the saleswoman, Baron Grant almost vomited blood from anger. At that moment, his body trembled even more violently! However, the shiver he felt now was completely different from the shivers of excitement he had felt earlier. Now, he was trembling with anger! It was a holy weapon! A priceless sacred artifact! Moreover, she only sold it for the price of an intermediate magic tool! Did she expect to be praised for that? Now, Baron Grant even thought of killing the saleswoman! However, this wasn¡¯t the right time. What he needed to do most was to get the holy weapon back! ¡°You idiot! Who bought the iron sword? Tell me now and I¡¯ll bring him back!¡± ¡°If the iron sword doesn¡¯t come back today, you don¡¯t need to come back forever!¡± Baron Grant almost roared out. The saleswoman in front of him was stunned. No matter how stupid she was, she knew she had made a grave mistake! However, she didn¡¯t understand why the Baron would be so angry after she sold that ugly iron sword at such a high price. Nonetheless, now wasn¡¯t the time to wonder. She hurriedly described Arthur¡¯s disheveled attire along with his physical appearance. Then, she pointed out which direction he went. While under the confused gaze of the saleswoman, Baron Grant quickly rushed out toward the direction that Arthur had left. Baron Grant ordered all the workers to go out and look for Arthur when he left the shop. He ran for dozens of miles and asked many people around him. However, he couldn¡¯t find any traces of Arthur. Arthur had left a long time ago with the holy weapon! Looking at the empty wilderness in front of him, Baron Grant gave himself two tight slaps in anger. That was a sacred weapon! That was a treasure that only appeared in legends, and he¡¯d hung it on the wall of the warehouse for an entire year! Furthermore, he even despised the holy weapon for being ugly. When he realized this sword wasn¡¯t ordinary, he casually left it on the ground! What a foolish act! Right now, he had just lost a holy weapon! He truly paid the most painful price in his life over his stupidity. On the other hand, Arthur was carrying Lu Yu and walking toward the source of his vengeance. Along the way, Lu Yu heard everything Arthur mumbled in his mind. When no one was around, he would talk to himself in pain. After a while, Lu Yu discovered the reason why Arthur¡¯s family was annihilated. Arthur was born into an ordinary family but became a transcendent by accident. Additionally, his blood-drawing formation had also come from that accident. Initially, becoming a transcendent would be a great blessing for a family. However, reality was never that simple. After becoming a transcendent, Arthur¡¯s status rose. This threatened the reputation of another transcendent who lived in the same town. Moreover, Arthur was kind-hearted. His various good deeds made people view him as the opposite of the other transcendent who bullied people. The other transcendent came from the Spencer family, which was under a Baron. Finally, the young and ignorant Arthur was attacked by Baron Spencer, who was an energy level two user. Arthur couldn¡¯t defeat Baron Spencer because he was only energy level one. In the end, the result of the battle was extremely tragic. Arthur himself had survived by pure luck. However, his family had all died in that battle. So now, his only goal in life was to take revenge. Even if he died along with the Spencer family, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate. Therefore, after the blood-drawing formation was successful, Arthur immediately went to Baron Spencer¡¯s territory. With such a powerful enchanted weapon, he might be able to drag the Spencer family down with him. Moving forward in the wilderness, Arthur brought Lu Yu to a church. Broken marble pillars surrounded the church. Inspecting the interior, it was clear that this church was used to worship the gods. But now, the church was already quite old. The statue in the middle was broken into pieces, and there were only some western patterns on it. The statue had lost its old value. No matter how hard he tried to identify it, Lu Yu couldn¡¯t tell which god this church worshiped. Cobwebs were everywhere, and the stained glass windows were smashed into pieces. It was evident no one had been here for a long time. Some worn-out goatskin papers were thrown to the ground, and the church¡¯s proverbs were now blurry and unreadable. The sky outside had already darkened, and Arthur could hear the cries of crows from time to time. Nighttime was approaching. Moving around in the wilderness at night, it was very likely that they would encounter wild beasts that were on the same level as transcendents. It was common for even powerful transcendents to die in the dark. Thus, Arthur stopped. He prepared to rest in the church for the night and set off the following day. He took out the bread and water he had prepared. The bread was as hard as a rock, and there was only a tiny amount of water. This was the food he had exchanged for with his remaining copper coins. He placed Lu Yu to the side and quietly ate. While Arthur was occupied, Lu Yu looked around and prepared for his second Life Simulation. ¡°Would you like to begin the Life Simulation?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation [Life Simulation has been activated.] [Year 1: You were dug out of the secret realm by Baron Grant, but because of your ugly appearance, you were of little use. You were thrown in the smithery shop¡¯s warehouse for a year, and no one asked about you.] [Year 2: One day, Baron Grant said he wanted to put you in the furnace for reforging. You panicked and suddenly advanced.] [Arthur, a magic apprentice whose family was exterminated by an influential person, chose you because he was short of money. He drew a blood-drawing formation on your body and took you for revenge.] [With your help, Arthur quickly achieved energy level two.] [Year 3: You killed everything while in Arthur¡¯s hands and absorbed blood to live. As you grew rapidly, you successfully advanced to an intermediate magic tool!] [Year 4: Arthur, whose strength had reached energy level three, used you to wipe out the entire Spencer family. After that, his name shook the nearby territory of the Canglan Empire.] [Year 5: Arthur successfully advanced and became an energy level four transcendent. He added all kinds of ores to you and upgraded you into a flawless intermediate magic tool. Thanks to this, you gained a new ability¨C [Demonize].] [Year 6: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used the blood-drawing ability. The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. Arthur inherited your demonic nature as the wielder, causing his personality to change. He offended many people.] [Year 7: Enemies came to Arthur¡¯s door. Arthur relied on his strength and your power to defeat them.] [Year 8: Arthur offended a much stronger enemy after endless slaughter. You helped fight along with Arthur. You managed to escape by luck, but Arthur was seriously injured.] [Year 9: Arthur¡¯s injuries were severe. He decided to look for the Great Mage Joisse. To cure his injuries, he must get a potion made by the famous doctor himself.] [Year 10: Arthur failed to find the Great Mage Joisse and died from serious injuries within time. Alone beside your dead owner, you were picked up by Arthur¡¯s enemy.] [This enemy immediately took you away to explore the secret realm. The both of you obtained some precious treasures amidst your adventure. However, Arthur¡¯s enemy himself died in battle at the center of the secret realm. Running out of power, you also collapsed on the spot.] [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade C. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.] [Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining part of the ability from the Life Simulation.¡± ¡°With [Demonize], when the user¡¯s strength and divine sense is insufficient to suppress your demonic nature, you can use [Demonize] on the user to enhance their power and combat skill.¡± Just like the first simulation, before Lu Yu could make a choice¡­ A new skill had already appeared before him. Lu Yu looked at this new skill and was slightly happy. This ability could help him directly control Arthur at critical moments and increase Arthur¡¯s strength. This way, the both of them still had a way to protect themselves in case things went south. Overall, it seemed like a helpful ability. After obtaining the new ability, Lu Yu focused on the options in front of him. As he¡¯d survived a longer time in this Life Simulation, he¡¯d improved in the three aspects. Recalling the secret realm exploration in this Life Simulation, Lu Yu¡¯s gaze was attracted to the first option, ¡®A precious item from the Life Simulation.¡¯ ¡°I¡¯ve chosen the first option.¡± After thinking for a while, Lu Yu decided to inherit the item. Although he wouldn¡¯t need it for now, it¡¯d been described that Arthur¡¯s enemies would try to get the item even if they had to risk death. Based on that description, the item must be extremely precious. If he gave these sorts of items to his future owners, it would help them increase their strength by leaps and miles! The stronger the wielder, the faster their strength would increase. Perhaps their strengthening speed would be much faster than the two simulations. ¡°Ding! The item has been placed in the host¡¯s inventory.¡± After finishing the Life Simulation, it was already late at night. Arthur¡¯s sleep didn¡¯t last long. With revenge in his mind, he¡¯d strive to cultivate more after ensuring he had enough sleep. After years of hard work, he¡¯d already reached the peak of energy level one. As long as he persevered, it was very likely that it wouldn¡¯t be long before he could enter energy level two. In such a focused state, Arthur didn¡¯t notice anything behind him. A pair of blood-red eyes appeared in the dilapidated church, like a demon in the night. Behind those eyes was a pair of black, featherless wings! This was a blood-sucking bat! With a large build, it held a terrifying face accompanied by blood-red eyes. Back on earth, these creatures were called vampires, terrifying devils, and so on. It opened its mouth and aimed toward Arthur¡¯s neck with its sharp, blood-stained teeth! This monster had reached energy level two. Arthur would die if he were bitten! Lu Yu, who was leaning against Arthur, began shaking and roaring to give a sharp warning. Arthur, who was in the middle of training, jolted awake. When he opened his eyes, he saw the hideous creature aiming for his neck. In a hurry, he quickly dodged. Arthur was completely taken aback. At the same time, he patted his chest with lingering fear. He looked at Lu Yu and sighed. If it weren¡¯t for the sword¡¯s warning, he would¡¯ve been sucked dry by now. A vampire bat¡¯s fangs would only take less than half a second to pierce through a person¡¯s neck. Once the fangs penetrated the skin, the potent neurotoxin would make the person instantly lose the ability to move. In the midst of all this, Arthur had some doubts in his heart. The iron sword he bought didn¡¯t look like a damaged intermediate magic tool. Instead, it seemed to have astonishing power. Additionally, it wasn¡¯t weaker than holy weapons recorded in the ancient books. However, he couldn¡¯t ponder for long as he was still in a critical situation. For now, dealing with the vampire bat in front of him was the top priority! Arthur had nullified the vampire bat¡¯s sneak attack, and it was furious. Its eyes were fixed on Arthur. Swoosh! The vampire bat spread its wings and charged at Arthur with terrifying speed! Boom! Lu Yu and the vampire bat¡¯s hard teeth collided, causing sparks to fly. Arthur didn¡¯t have time to dodge. As expected of an energy level two creature; the speed of the vampire bat was much faster than he imagined. Arthur¡¯s body moved like lightning. He picked up Lu Yu and engaged in a fierce battle with the vampire bat! However, the more he fought, the more cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He felt an unbearable amount of pressure. This energy level two vampire bat was much stronger than him, who was at the peak of energy level one! After each blow, the force made him suffer unspeakably. His body started to tremble as he gradually lost all his strength. If this continued, he might lose and die here! Arthur¡¯s eyes darted around rapidly, thinking about how he could defeat this creature. Suddenly, he had an idea. He thought of the iron sword warning him and its extraordinary performance when he engraved the blood-drawing formation. He immediately raised the sword in his hand and shouted, ¡°Divine artifact, please save me!¡± At this moment, Lu Yu shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He was wondering what Arthur had planned, and this was the result. However, he and Arthur were bound together, so Lu Yu had no other choice. Without Arthur, he might be abandoned in some corner and eventually become a pile of scrap iron. Immediately, the sword glowed with blood-red light. Lu Yu muttered, ¡°[Demonize]!¡± Instantly, Arthur felt his entire body being filled with demonic power. His eyes turned red, and he looked like a mad demon. Moreover, all his other attributes received a terrifying boost! After being demonized, his strength exceeded energy level two. Now, he was much stronger than the vampire bat in front of him! Lu Yu temporarily controlled his spiritual intelligence. Boom! Arthur released a powerful slash from the sword. The blow exploded in the desolate church! The attack was near-impossible to block. The vampire bat was cut into two when hit by the slash. Afterward, the two halves of the bat fell to the ground in a disheveled manner. Lu Yu activated his skill and began to absorb the vampire bat¡¯s blood. Soon enough, its body turned into a dried corpse. [Killed a vampire bat, points +30] Afterward, a line of notifications appeared. At this moment, Lu Yu felt a little stronger than before. After recollecting some of his strength, Arthur looked at the vampire bat¡¯s corpse. He couldn¡¯t get rid of the shock on his face for a long time! Arthur wiped the sweat from his forehead and steadied his trembling body. He looked at Lu Yu in disbelief. The damaged sword he had bought had such a powerful force! The sword could directly control Arthur and kill demons. What kind of weapon could do such a thing? Arthur was extremely excited. Holy weapon? No! Even holy weapons can¡¯t do this! This was likely a legendary weapon rarely found on the continent! For some reason, it had suffered significant damage and fell into the human world. To pick up such an artifact, Arthur must¡¯ve had tremendous luck! After all, it was very likely that a god had used this weapon! Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°If this really is a divine weapon, then won¡¯t I have a chance for revenge?¡± Arthur held Lu Yu in his hands as his entire body trembled with excitement. He found it unbelievable that an ordinary iron sword he had bought from a smithery could be so powerful. However, the energy level two bat¡¯s corpse was proof of the sword¡¯s true abilities. At this time, Lu Yu had already entered his inventory. In the Life Simulation, it was only mentioned that he had obtained a precious item. However, the system didn¡¯t specify what the object was. Thus, he had to confirm what the item was by himself. A jade bottle appeared in his inventory. On the outside of the bottle, there was some information about the bottle¡¯s contents. ¡°This is a health potion from the Great Mage Joisse?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, esteemed host. If consumed while injured, it will greatly heal the user. If consumed in a normal state, it will rapidly increase the user¡¯s strength!¡± ¡°So if Arthur uses it, he¡¯ll be able to enter energy level two?¡± Lu Yu looked at the life potion before him and had an idea. Arthur, who was holding onto Lu Yu, muttered to himself, ¡°I¡¯ve already reached the peak of energy level one. With this sword, I might be able to kill Baron Spencer!¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes turned red upon the thought of Baron Spencer. He would wake up in the middle of the night every time he recalled the tragic scene of his family¡¯s death. He wouldn¡¯t miss any chance to kill Baron Spencer. The longer Baron Spencer lived, the longer he would stay in grief. Now that an opportunity had arrived in front of him, he couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Seeing Arthur¡¯s current state, Lu Yu knew things weren¡¯t good. a Baron personally conferred by the empire was many times stronger than an energy level two creature in the wilderness. Moreover, from the looks of Baron Grant, it was very likely that powerful families were behind every baron. If Arthur were to begin his revenge now, he would undoubtedly die. However, Arthur¡¯s death wouldn¡¯t be that big of an issue. After all, Lu Yu would be fine as long as he had an owner. However, it would be different if he were to be shattered during a battle. At this thought, Lu Yu started to shake as he took out the jade bottle. Right now, increasing Arthur¡¯s strength would greatly help the both of them. Additionally, Lu Yu could quickly obtain more points for the next simulation if Arthur¡¯s strength increased. As long as he had enough points for life simulations, Lu Yu believed he could efficiently deal with any Baron. Arthur watched as the sword vibrated and let out a jade bottle. Seeing this, he was so shocked that he couldn¡¯t speak. ¡°This¡­ Is this a health potion?¡± His mouth and eyes were wide open. Did this weapon have the ability to create items? Or did it have its own storage space? After the initial shock, Arthur calmed himself down. ¡°This really is a divine artifact!¡± According to the legends, divine weapons possessed unfathomable power. When it was strong, it could be as bright as the sun; When it was weak, it could be as inconspicuous as the weeds on a roadside. Nonetheless, the most important thing was that only divine weapons could create items. Even if it didn¡¯t have the ability and only had a storage space, it was still an existence above holy weapons. Moreover, even with just an inventory, the sword would need to have its own consciousness to bring out items to him. Arthur had never heard of such magical power. ¡°Are you telling me to drink this health potion and increase my strength?¡± Arthur asked Lu Yu in surprise. Lu Yu nodded, his body trembling a few times. ¡°Alright!¡± Arthur didn¡¯t hesitate further because he had received permission from the godly tool. He opened the jade bottle, releasing a strong life force into the surrounding atmosphere. The many withered weeds around the church turned green upon coming into contact with this life force! Arthur picked up the bottle and drank it all in one go. The powerful force exploded in his body. Thanks to the potion¡¯s effects, every cell and muscle fiber in his body had changed. Initially, there was an almost insurmountable barrier between energy levels one and two. At this moment, it suddenly became fragile, and the second energy level was within reach! After sleeping, cultivating, and killing more vampire bats, the sky was already brightening. It was almost morning. Many wild beasts and transcendent creatures retreated to unknown corners of the vast wilderness. Humans, on the other hand, began to become active. At that moment, the Abbe Bandits, who had just returned from the neighboring town, were walking toward the broken church. There were six of them in the group. They were all laughing wildly. As thieves, they had done a huge job last night. They had entered a rich merchant¡¯s house and ransacked his treasury, taking over 7000 gold coins. This wasn¡¯t the end of it. When they were leaving, they bumped into the rich merchant who had woken up from all the noise. Immediately, they went all out. Not only did the bandits kill the man, but they also enjoyed the man¡¯s beautiful wife together. Furthermore, they even killed her child, who was crying. In the pool of blood, the entire family of the rich merchant was treated inhumanely before they died. This kind of behavior deeply pleasured the thieves. At that time, they suddenly felt that stealing quietly as thieves was far less effective than directly breaking into a house and robbing it. Under such circumstances, they barged into a few other houses and did the same thing. Even though it was obvious that some were from poor families, they didn¡¯t spare any mercy. They didn¡¯t leave the town until the sky was almost bright. At this moment, blood stained all of their hands with blood. Their eyes were filled with bloodlust more demonic than the devil itself. The bandit leader, Abbe, didn¡¯t think much of it. Instead, he was busy counting his gains with satisfaction. He thought of whether he should leave and do the same thing in other towns. Abbe was an energy level one transcendent, completely different from ordinary thieves. As long as he roamed the wilderness, a regular police regiment wouldn¡¯t be able to catch him. The Abbe Bandits laughed loudly as they walked toward the broken church. Suddenly, Abbe stopped. He stared at the church in front of him, which seemed to be emitting a slight glow. In the wilderness, the church seemed like a light source! As a transcendent, he could feel the powerful force surging out of the dilapidated building. This force felt strong enough to help him enter energy level two. It was a great temptation for an energy level one user like him. He swallowed his saliva excitedly. He motioned for the bandits to lower their voices and slowly walked over. Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Abbe¡¯s eyes widened when he saw Arthur, who was emitting a faint glow in the broken church. ¡°This guy is close to energy level two!¡± Abbe turned around and wanted to run. Last night¡¯s robbery made him assume the other party he stole from had hired strong people to kill him. Every time he encountered someone strong, he¡¯d immediately run. This fear, accompanied by the pleasure of sin, put him in a nervous state. But just as he turned around, he stopped. This guy in front of him seems like the other party didn¡¯t hire him. Moreover, he appeared to be occupied digesting some sort of medicinal power. Based on his speculation, there¡¯s no way that guy will attack him. ¡°Phew!¡± He heaved a sigh of relief and was about to leave the place. After all, the man was a transcendent who was about to enter energy level two. Once he successfully advanced, he wasn¡¯t someone Abbe could afford to offend. Now, it was better to leave quickly. However, just as he was about to call his men to leave, a blazing light made him turn around again! The sword beside the man who was in the midst of breaking through suddenly bloomed with light. This color. Even though he had never seen it before, he knew that it was the symbol of a treasure! The sword in front of that guy was an unimaginable treasure! If he could get it, he wouldn¡¯t just break through to energy level two like this person. Instead, it was possible he would enter a higher energy level and be conferred a Baron, Viscount, or even Count by the empire! At the thought of this, Abbe¡¯s eyes became bloodthirsty and cruel again. This young man clearly still needed a very long time to digest that unknown power. While doing this, he would have no strength to resist at all. As long as Abbe killed him, all of this would belong to Abbe! ¡°Kill him!¡± Abbe picked up his dagger and called out to his subordinates. They were all people who licked the blood on the tip of their blades. They weren¡¯t frightened by the magical scene in front of them. The bandit gang tightened the grip on their daggers and lowered their voices as they approached Arthur. However, just as they were about to reach him, the sword suddenly flew up! The young man, who had just broken through, opened his eyes! Stab! The sound of the sword cutting through the wind rang out. One by one, each bandit¡¯s head was slashed off. The speed was like thunder, and they had no time to react. Lu Yu absorbed the blood from the bandits. He could feel that he had slightly strengthened. Abbe looked at his blood in a daze and muttered, ¡°Was I too greedy?¡± After saying that, he fell down. Along with his men, they turned into dried-up corpses. A few boxes appeared before Lu Yu¡¯s eyes. [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] [Killed bandits, points +10] [Killed bandits that killed a rich merchant¡¯s family, points +10] [¡­] A series of entries appeared, and Lu Yu discovered that his points had already reached a hundred. Additionally, he had reached the requirements for the next simulation. He had already noticed the bandits the moment they appeared. He discovered that his perception range reached more than a hundred meters as a weapon. Due to that, he could hear everything those bandits were saying. When he heard that these thieves were still smug after doing such outrageous things, he had already been filled with killing intent. Since the other party had approached him, Lu Yu didn¡¯t mind taking the blood from their bodies. Furthermore, these people provided him with a lot of points. It could be said that he killed two birds with one stone. Arthur, who had killed the bandits using Lu Yu, also felt their bloodthirsty aura. Such aura had appeared before on Baron Spencer, who had murdered Arthur¡¯s family members, and on a poor man who had slaughtered several villagers. Arthur didn¡¯t know what these bandits had done, but it was certainly nothing good. After killing the men, he squatted down. He searched through the mummified bodies to see if he could find anything. He was stunned by what he found. There were many gold notes, which all accumulated to more than 9000 gold coins! At the same time, Arthur also saw through the identity of these bandits and the things they had done. As for Lu Yu, he chose to start a life simulation after his points had reached over a hundred. [Life Simulation activated] [Year 1: You were dug out of the secret realm by Baron Grant, but because of your ugly appearance, you were of little use. You were thrown in the smithery shop¡¯s warehouse for a year, and no one asked about you.] [Year 2: One day, Baron Grant said he wanted to put you in the furnace for reforging. You panicked and suddenly advanced.] [Arthur, a magic apprentice whose family was exterminated by an influential person, chose you because he was short of money. He drew a blood-drawing formation on your body and took you for revenge.] [With your help, Arthur quickly achieved energy level two.] [Year 3: You killed everything while in Arthur¡¯s hands and absorbed blood to live. As you grew rapidly, you successfully advanced to an intermediate magic tool!] [Year 4: Arthur, whose strength had reached energy level three, used you to wipe out the entire Spencer family. After that, his name shook the nearby territory of the Canglan Empire.] [Year 5: Arthur successfully advanced and became an energy level four transcendent. He added all kinds of ores to you and upgraded you into a flawless intermediate magic tool.] [Year 6: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used [Blood-Drawing]. The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. As the wielder, Arthur inherited your demonic nature, causing his personality to change. He offended many people.] [Year 7: Enemies came to Arthur¡¯s door. Arthur relied on his strength and your power to defeat them.] [Year 8: After this year, you understood more regarding your demonic nature and helped Arthur suppress his demonic nature. Due to this, the speed of your advancement slowed down.] [Year 9: Arthur had been unable to break through because he needed to suppress his demonic nature. Alas, he could only be at the peak of energy level four. As you obtained many rare materials and devoured blood from enemies, you obtained a new skill¨C [Dream].] [Year 10: Arthur couldn¡¯t break through, but he¡¯d become a famous powerhouse at the Canglan Empire¡¯s border from his battles over the years. Arthur felt an opportunity to break through was near.] [Year 11: Arthur was challenged by an energy level four transcendent. He defeated the other party with your help but was seriously injured. Due to that, the opportunity for a breakthrough disappeared.] [Year 12: Arthur rested for a year. His injuries recovered thanks to his demonic nature, but his strength declined.] [Year 13: Arthur could no longer sit still and took you to the secret realm. It was said there was a way for him to break through to energy level five. You both encountered two transcendent creatures five levels lower than you in the secret realm. In the end, you and Arthur were both killed by the creatures.] [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade C. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.] [Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining part of the ability from the Life Simulation.¡± ¡°With [Dream], you can enter the user¡¯s mind and communicate with him when he is asleep, meditating, or unconscious. In the communication process, you can create an environment and alter your voice at will.¡± ¡°Please make your choice, esteemed host.¡± Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I¡¯ll take the second option!¡± Lu Yu made his choice. He had improved a lot this time. If Arthur hadn¡¯t learned to suppress his demonic nature in the last few years of his Life Simulation, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to do this. Right now, he might even be able to go one step further and become a better weapon. However, it was already good enough that he became a high-grade magic tool after one simulation. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the grade and rank from the Life Simulation. You¡¯ve now upgraded to a high-grade magic tool.¡± Lu Yu could feel that his strength had significantly increased. His sword body seemed to be glowing with a faint light as if there was force surrounding it. The sky was almost bright. Arthur was meditating to stabilize his new level. Lu Yu observed Arthur and entered his mind. He wanted to test the new [Dream] skill he had received. At the same time, he could also inform Arthur of his need for points. Arthur, who was meditating, suddenly felt a powerful aura enter his mind. In his mind, he entered a vast realm he had never been to before. It was a sacred palace surrounded by golden lights. Gods flew around dealing with their matters. This place was connected to the heavens above and the netherworld below. Even the imperial palace he had seen before couldn¡¯t compare to this aura. This was a place only accessible to gods. Looking around, Arthur could vaguely sense a sword enshrined in the heavenly palace¡¯s main hall. The sword emitted power as vast as the ocean and bright as the starry sky. In front of such glory, Arthur felt like a speck of dust. When he went to take a closer look, everything disappeared in a flash. All that was left was a worn-out iron sword. ¡°Was that your past experience?¡± ¡°May I ask what I need to do to help you?¡± Arthur looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart trembled. Lu Yu nodded slightly. Then, an ethereal voice appeared in Arthur¡¯s ears. ¡°These are still too far away from you. The difference between heaven and earth is vast. Look at your own path, that¡¯s what you should be focusing on for now.¡± ¡°If you really want to do something for me, then go and offer me more blood of creatures.¡± Shortly after, the voice disappeared. Arthur¡¯s mind returned to its normal state. Nonetheless, the shocking scene just now would forever be engraved in his memory. He yearned for that kind of god-like power. However, the divine artifact had already warned him. If one were to always look at others, it was very likely that they would lose themselves. He looked down at his feet. He was on the path to becoming strong. ¡°I will give you everything, including my life!¡± Arthur solemnly saluted Lu Yu. The sword in front of him might have an unimaginable background. Nevertheless, Arthur was pleased to receive its help. After Lu Yu finished using [Dream], he didn¡¯t talk to Arthur anymore. As he was a high-grade magic tool now, he wanted to experience the strength and abilities he obtained properly. On the other hand, Arthur also packed his things. He began to bury the bandit corpses. He needed to avoid any sort of trouble in the future. After walking in the wilderness for half a day, Arthur arrived at a small town. When they arrived at the town, Lu Yu could feel Arthur¡¯s body trembling slightly. This was the small town he had once stayed in. It was also where he had a conflict with another transcendent, which ended with Baron Spencer slaughtering his whole family. After recollecting himself, Arthur used the money he took from the bandits to change his outfit before entering the town. He had dressed up as a robust and boorish middle-aged man. He didn¡¯t look anything like the initial Arthur. Even his deceased family members wouldn¡¯t be able to recognize him. On the surface, the town didn¡¯t seem to have changed much. The buildings were the same as before. The only difference was that fewer pedestrians were on the road than before. Lu Yu and Arthur saw some children who wanted to go out on the road but were stopped by their families when they stepped out of the door. The children were scolded and punished as if they would be in big trouble after going out. Suddenly, a beggar on the street attracted Arthur¡¯s attention. His clothes were tattered, his body was thin, and his eyes were dazed. It looked like he hadn¡¯t eaten for many days and was begging for food. Oddly enough, there weren¡¯t many people on the streets. Even the few people who were walking outside didn¡¯t stop at all and moved hurriedly. No one bothered to leave him money. His begging was rejected countlessly, and sometimes he would even be pushed down. The beggar stood up shakily and began asking other people. ¡°Sir, please do me a favor. I haven¡¯t eaten for three days.¡± ¡°Please, please¡­¡± the beggar stopped in front of Arthur. Arthur observed the man for a bit before his eyes widened in shock. He cried out, ¡°Verus?¡± ¡°You¡­ How did you become a beggar? Where¡¯s your family?¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. The beggar instantly quivered upon recognizing Arthur¡¯s voice! ¡°You¡­ You¡¯re Arthur?¡± he asked. His body trembled as he couldn¡¯t believe his ears. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Arthur lifted his beard that he had been using as a disguise. ¡°Why did you come back? They¡¯re all after you!¡± Verus carefully observed his surroundings as he spoke to see if anyone was eavesdropping on their conversation. ¡°You can¡¯t be here! Hurry up and follow me!¡± Seeing that no one was watching, he quickly pulled Arthur into a dark alley. Afterward, they took a detour for half an hour. They stopped after going around more than ten intersections, panting heavily. ¡°Verus, how did you become a beggar? Answer me, what happened to this place? ¡°Arthur looked at Verus and asked. Verus was his friend who grew up in the same village. Although his family wasn¡¯t wealthy, they definitely weren¡¯t poor. Moreover, their family had been working very hard. Under normal circumstances, it would¡¯ve been impossible for them to starve. Furthermore, Arthur also noticed that Verus¡¯s walking posture was a little strange. It was apparent he had injured his leg and couldn¡¯t use much strength. He took off Verus¡¯s rag-like clothes, only to see that scars covered his body in all sizes. There were new and old ones, and his entire body was covered in green and purple. Many of the wounds were already infected. If Verus wasn¡¯t treated in time, he likely wouldn¡¯t live long from inflammation. Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Verus! Who did this to you?!¡± Tears started to well up in Arthur¡¯s eyes. He had already figured out a few answers but still wanted to confirm. ¡°It was Matthew and Baron Spencer. They¡¯ve been looking for you ever since you escaped that day.¡± Just like Arthur in the past, Matthew was an energy level one user in this town. ¡°No one in the village knows where you went, and Matthew has become more and more reckless because Baron Spencer is backing him.¡± ¡°The day after you left, he took over the village¡¯s handicraft workshop. Additionally, he took everyone¡¯s fields and livestock. We went to ask for it to be returned, but we were beaten up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m only slightly injured, but my father¡¯s leg was broken by them. At the moment, he needs food more than I do.¡± ¡°In this whole town, no one is willing to take the risk of offending Matthew and Baron Spencer by helping us.¡± ¡°So now, I can only come out and beg.¡± Verus¡¯s expression was very gloomy. ¡°Where¡¯s the mayor and the others?¡± In the past, things were still quite fair when the mayor was there. They would definitely come out to uphold justice when faced with such matters. Verus shook his head. ¡°Nobody dares to offend the Spencer family. Many of the houses in this town have been occupied by the local ruffians. Even if they raise cows and pigs in those houses, they won¡¯t allow anyone to live in them.¡± ¡°Nobody dares to go back now. Some people have left, but the elderly, children, and the injured can¡¯t leave. We can only build some shacks and live with the livestock we have.¡± ¡°Furthermore, after the mayor couldn¡¯t uphold justice, we went to look for the security officers. Unfortunately, I heard that the daughter of Baron Spencer is going to marry Count Magnus¡¯s son.¡± ¡°Count Magnus¡¯s power is unfathomable.¡± ¡°We found an officer and hoped for justice to be served. Alas, not only did he not help us, but he also leaked everything to Matthew and Baron Spencer.¡± ¡°Now, the Security Bureau in town will beat us up when they see us. They said that if I don¡¯t tell them your location, they¡¯ll kill us sooner or later.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t been able to beg for anything these three days. If this continues, I might be able to hold on. But my father hasn¡¯t had any medicine, food, or water. He¡¯s on the verge of death.¡± ¡°Arthur, you shouldn¡¯t have come back. Anyone in this town might leak your whereabouts to them. You must hurry up and run.¡± Arthur looked at Verus, who was on the verge of a breakdown. He patted Verus¡¯s shoulder and gave him 600 gold coins. These were all the coins he had left. Verus had lived in this town for many years, so he should know where to spend money. With these coins, he and his family could at least survive. As for the gold notes, he needed to find a special place to exchange them. With the current situation, these exchange places were not places Verus could go to. ¡°I¡¯ll look for you again tomorrow, Verus. Believe me, I¡¯ll help you solve all this.¡± Arthur then left the alley. Too many things had happened in the town while he was away, and he hadn¡¯t fully understood everything yet. Arthur found a hidden location and lowered his head in deep thought. The marriage between Baron Spencer¡¯s daughter and Count Magnus¡¯s son had interrupted his plan. In the Canglan Empire, every conferred Count had the strength of energy level four or above. An energy level three transcendent could destroy an entire village at great speed. They were mighty as they had mastered several skills and magic that could destroy an entire village at great speed. At the same time, they had amazing senses and could spy on enemies from a hundred meters away in the dark. They were experts on the battlefield who could fight against a hundred enemies, and breaking a mountain was a piece of cake. Furthermore, they had strong physical strength and spirituality. Their spiritual energy was sufficient enough to launch energy attacks against conventional firearms. At this energy level, the most common jobs were bronze knights and bronze mages. At energy level four, rumors stated they could easily transport a town. They had mastered several kinds of intermediate magic, and a casual attack could destroy everything within a hundred meters. With increased magic power, their perception was better than ordinary people¡¯s. Even while surrounded by fog, they could sense the wind and grass thousands of meters away. Additionally, their heightened spirituality helps improve their fighting skills by many levels. On a battlefield full of transcendents, energy level four users could fight a thousand enemies alone. The legendary silver-tier knights and silver-tier mages were at this level. But this wasn¡¯t the main point. Some Counts with real power were above energy level five. Count Magnus¡¯s family was complicated, and their background was deep. For such a force to appear in opposition to his revenge, there was no doubt it would bring a strong resistance to his plan. Arthur¡¯s power had only just entered energy level two. His current strength was no match for these behemoths. He looked at Lu Yu. Alas, this divine weapon was the only trump card he had. The night wind blew. Arthur tried his best to calm down. It was useless to ponder about this now. The most important thing was to focus on improving his strength. After a while, he entered a state of meditation. Lu Yu used [Dream] on Arthur again. Shortly after, Lu Yu appeared in Arthur¡¯s consciousness. ¡°Do you know what I can do now?¡± Arthur looked at Lu Yu, not knowing what to do. ¡°The reason for your confusion is that you are too weak. You have two choices now.¡± ¡°The first is to temporarily forget about your hatred and work hard to improve your strength. It would be best if you could join a transcendent academy, preferably one that has produced paladins before.¡± ¡°When you have the strength and power, no matter if it¡¯s Matthew, Baron Spencer, or the powerful Count Magnus; they¡¯ll all be ants under your feet.¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re willing, you¡¯ll get many people to help you trample them to death. But it will take a long time, which means your enemies will live for a long time.¡± ¡°The second option is for you to seek revenge now, no matter what kind of power the other party has. As long as you kill Baron Spencer and his family, your revenge will be complete.¡± ¡°If you choose this path, your life will be filled with endless pursuers after finishing your revenge. I¡¯m afraid that you¡¯ll never be able to live a peaceful life anymore. Moreover, you¡¯ll never be able to enter a transcendent academy and become a big shot.¡± Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Lu Yu¡¯s voice thundered in Arthur¡¯s mind as he stated Arthur¡¯s choices. On one hand, Arthur could let his enemies live for a few more years. He would momentarily keep in his hatred and take revenge after becoming much stronger. On the other hand, he could let his enemies die. Afterward, he would wander around in a life where he could die at any time. Arthur pondered between the two options. He could see his once happy family in front of him. His father would teach him to be a responsible person and not to shirk his responsibilities. His mother would teach him to be kind. She would say that the gods would bless him if he remained kind with the virtue he had received. His sister would be very naughty, but she would run up to help him when he was working. Sometimes she was sensible and well-behaved, while sometimes, she was willful and mischievous. His neighbors, along with Verus and his family, would often send him delicious food. Everything seemed to be so beautiful. It was as if this all just happened yesterday. It felt as if all of this was still here¡­ At that moment, they had all disappeared without a trace. His family all died in a pool of blood. Verus, on the other hand, became a beggar on the street. ¡°I can¡¯t forget all of this, not even for a second!¡± he said. ¡°I¡¯m going to kill them all! Even if I die with them, I won¡¯t hesitate!¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. Lu Yu only watched indifferently. After all, Arthur had already made his decision. He didn¡¯t change his decision, but he made it more resolute. ¡ª The night of cultivation passed in a flash. The following day, the sky was still dark. Arthur, who had changed his appearance, came to the village with Verus. Smack! A brawny man raised the whip in his hand and gave a bloodied, half-naked farmer a whip. In an instant, the farmer¡¯s back became red and swollen! There were faint traces of blood that seeped out along the whip marks. At the moment, many of the farmers were being whipped on their backs. ¡°Trash! You¡¯re already slacking off so early in the morning! It¡¯s only been four hours and you¡¯re already slacking off?¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t plant my land well, you¡¯ll be done once Sir Spencer gets angry.¡± ¡°You lowlifes and Arthur¡¯s family will all end up the same! Even if he¡¯s a transcendent, he¡¯s still no match for Sir Spencer. If Arthur can¡¯t beat Sir Spencer, then do you guys think you can?¡± The brawny man spoke disdainfully to the farmers in front of him. As he spoke, he occasionally gave the farmers working hard a whip. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn¡¯t avoid being whipped. Verus¡¯s eyes turned red as he looked at the scene before him. He wanted to step forward and argue. The people who were being whipped were their neighbors. Moreover, these fields were supposed to belong to the farmers. But now, not only did these people occupy their fields, but they also forced the farmers to come and work. They would beat people at every turn and force them to work longer without compensation. ¡°This is a beastly act!¡± Verus cursed. ¡°Hiss!¡± His anger affected his wound, inflicting a sharp pain in his chest. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry.¡± Arthur stopped Verus. ¡°These people are Matthew¡¯s men?¡± Arthur asked. Verus rubbed his chest and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t think so. They¡¯re just a bunch of local ruffians. However, after invading our fields, they seemed to have connected with Matthew you and the Spencer family. Apparently, someone saw these people giving gifts to Matthew and the Spencers.¡± Arthur nodded. The two of them walked forward. As expected, the houses in the town were filled with animals. As for the people, they were all driven to the edge of the town and lived in simple and crude shacks. Inside the sheds, many people were injured, and some weren¡¯t even covered from the sun. Verus¡¯s father, who was once a determined and kind middle-aged man, was lying on a bed. His face was pale, and his body was fragile. Moreover, he also looked a little dehydrated. After his legs were broken, they hadn¡¯t been nourished for a long time. Due to that, they seemed to be a little smaller than usual. He didn¡¯t look strong at all, which was already the result after taking some medicine last night. On the other side, Verus¡¯s mother was also lying on the bed. She looked overworked and had a fever. Additionally, she looked just as thin and weak as her husband. It had only been a month since they last met, but she seemed to have aged ten years. Now, she looked like an old woman. Her eyes were closed, and she didn¡¯t even know someone had come. Arthur clenched his fists tightly. These local ruffians acted wantonly after they had a backer! At this point, they were driving the villagers to death! In such a state, no one could live for long. If he hadn¡¯t returned in time, the Verus family would¡¯ve lost three bodies today! Arthur¡¯s eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger. They left the shacks and walked to the place where the ruffians were. ¡ª At the village entrance. The two saw that only a bunch of farmers were left in the field. The ruffians had already gone out to drink. Before they left, they gave the farmers a workload that was impossible to finish even if they worked hard for an entire day. They also said if the farmers didn¡¯t complete their work, they would be whipped for the amount of work they missed. These hard-working farmers could only be beaten into a bloody mess even after working hard. On the other hand, the ruffians would enjoy the fruits of others¡¯ labor and beat the farmers into a bloody mess. Thinking of this, Arthur¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. He told Verus to hide at the side and not let anyone see him. Shortly after, Arthur found the place where these people were drinking. ¡°You¡¯re the ones who invaded this town and drove the residents out of their houses?¡± Arthur stood at the side and asked loudly. He didn¡¯t care that they were still drinking and playing. Hearing this, all the ruffians stood up. Oh?¡± ¡°Who¡¯re you?¡± ¡°Are you here to cause trouble?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, all the big and small matters in this town are now under my control! What, do you have something to say about that?¡± A ruffian stood in front of Arthur. He reeked of alcohol and spoke provocatively. At this moment, Arthur was dressed as a robust man with a full beard. He looked like a strong man who was willing to fight for justice. ¡°Nothing much, it¡¯s just that these lands aren¡¯t yours. I need you to return it to the people.¡± Arthur said calmly without any emotional fluctuations. ¡°Return it to the people?¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ Are you out of your mind? There used to be a troublemaker named Arthur in this town, but where do you think he is now?¡± he asked. ¡°The grass on his family¡¯s graves are already three feet tall!¡± ¡°Go around and ask! My name is Haussmann!¡± ¡°You think you can cross me? Even Matthew, the only supernatural in the area, has to give me face. Who the hell are you?¡± ¡°Do you believe that the bodies of your entire family will be hung at the village entrance tomorrow?¡± The ruffian named Haussmann sneered and even wanted to pat Arthur¡¯s disguised head. Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Whose family¡¯s corpses are you going to hang?¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes were filled with murderous intent when he heard the word ¡®family¡¯. He couldn¡¯t stop the killing intent from leaking out of his body. ¡°A transcendent!¡± The moment they felt the aura, all the ruffians were shocked. There was a trace of fear in Haus¡¯s eyes. However, after a brief moment of panic, Haus¡¯s expression returned to normal. He disdainfully said, ¡°You think you can go against me just because you¡¯re a transcendent?¡± ¡°Let me tell you. I, Haussmann, am backed by Baron Spencer. As a transcendent, I believe that you should know the Baron¡¯s strength, right?¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t want to offend Baron Spencer, would you?¡± Haus gave Arthur a prideful look. ¡°Since you¡¯re a transcendent, I¡¯ll let you go. Now hurry up and get lost. If you dare to disturb me again, don¡¯t even think about leaving Huska!¡± Then, Haus made a throat-cutting gesture at Arthur. He didn¡¯t pay any more attention to Arthur and returned to the table, drinking with the other ruffians. The townspeople who had followed them were worried when they saw the conflict between Arthur and Haus. Haussmann was supported by Baron Spencer and could receive the assistance of the Baron¡¯s guards at any time. Arthur could easily be mobilized by the Baron¡¯s dozen or so transcendents! Since Arthur had offended Haus, they feared that he wouldn¡¯t have a good ending! Seeing that Haus had sat down, they rushed forward and stopped Arthur in a panic. ¡°Honorable Sir, we know you want to help us, but Haus¡¯s power is too great!¡± ¡°He¡¯s not someone you can offend!¡± ¡°You should run! Once he holds a grudge against you, it won¡¯t be easy!¡± ¡°Even if you¡¯re a transcendent, you can¡¯t match with the Baron¡¯s power!¡± The residents¡¯ eyes were filled with unwillingness, but they had no choice. Although Haus wasn¡¯t a transcendent, the power behind him was stronger than most transcendents could compare to. In front of Baron Spencer, a lonely transcendent was no different from a weakling. If this kind-hearted outsider in front of them were to have a conflict with Haussmann¡­ They felt that another tragedy like Arthur¡¯s family might happen. Though everyone was trying to stop him, Arthur had already decided. He had the people retreat to the back and slowly walked to the table. Clatter! With a relatively soft sound, everyone¡¯s pupils contracted. Arthur grabbed Haus¡¯s neck, and he was lifted! ¡°This is¡­¡± The people behind Arthur shouted. Seeing Haus being lifted, the other drunk ruffians were all jolted awake! ¡°Put Sir Haus down!¡± ¡°You lowly being, do you plan to die?¡± They surrounded Arthur and shouted angrily. The townspeople were so shocked that their hearts almost jumped out of their chests! ¡°Sir, please put him down and escape!¡± ¡°When the Spencer family¡¯s deacons arrive, you won¡¯t be able to leave anymore!¡± Anyone related to the Spencer family was like a god in the townspeople¡¯s hearts. Arthur had offended Haus; he was indeed in big trouble now! Once the deacons of the Spencer clan arrived, it would be too late for Arthur! They looked out of the window anxiously. No one had arrived yet, so they kept persuading Arthur to leave. ¡°Go¡­Go and c-call¡­ The deacons¡­¡± The ruffian tried his best to shout at the people behind him. They were all frightened by Arthur¡¯s murderous aura. ¡°H-Hurry¡­!¡± In an instant, only Arthur and the ruffian were left in the tavern. Arthur tossed him to the side and closed his eyes, quietly listening to the footsteps around him. After a while, a few people wearing deacon robes walked in. There were seven energy level one transcendents, along with a few ordinary guardians behind them. Specifically, there were three mages and three knights, and their fighting habits differed somewhat. ¡°You¡¯re the transcendent who wants to help those people?¡± The leader of the deacons looked at Arthur with disdain. His attitude was somewhat arrogant as there were many other transcendents behind him. Evidently, he didn¡¯t take Arthur seriously at all. ¡°I¡¯m asking you to return the land to the residents.¡± Arthur said calmly. ¡°Return it? Hahaha¡­¡± The deacon sneered. ¡°So you¡¯re saying that you¡¯re going to stand up for those people?¡± ¡°You might not know this, but the residents in this town offended Baron Spencer. You¡¯re just an ordinary transcendent, how dare you meddle in the affairs of the Spencer family?¡± ¡°I advise you to come over and apologize to me, and¡­¡± The man pointed to the unconscious ruffian next to him and continued, ¡°Wake him up.¡± ¡°Otherwise, you and your family¡¯s bodies will be hung here tomorrow.¡± The deacon pointed at the place where they hung the animal skin. ¡°What if I say no?¡± Arthur sneered. These people were arrogant and overbearing, bullying the weak. Furthermore, they distorted the truth. Their actions were worse than demons, and they wanted him to apologize? ¡°No? Hehe¡­¡± The deacon sneered. He then shouted, ¡°Capture him! Skin him, pull out his tendons, and hang him up tomorrow! Let those lowly weaklings see the consequences of resisting the Spencer family!¡± The deacon leader wasn¡¯t concerned about Arthur at all. After all, he¡¯s just an outsider. How strong can he be? Additionally, his team had six other transcendents, which was enough to kill Arthur a hundred times. The six men charged at Arthur from different angles. The people still watching covered their eyes in despair. Alas, yet another transcendent who wanted to stand up for them was about to fall. It was impossible for an energy level one transcendent to beat Baron Spencer¡¯s seven deacons. Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, what puzzled the deacons was that this outsider didn¡¯t show any fear at all. Instead, he looked very excited! The deacon leader frowned at the sight, but his expression quickly turned into a scornful smile. Under such circumstances, this foreigner didn¡¯t have any way to resist. His current expression was likely just a pretense before he lost all hope. ¡°You want to kill me?¡± Arthur sneered. ¡°Then all of you can go die first!¡± In an instant, a sword slashed across the bodies of the deacons like a shadow. The deacons couldn¡¯t suppress the blood as it gushed out from their bodies. One of them tried to reach out and cover it, but it was utterly useless. The blood wouldn¡¯t stop flowing. Lu Yu swiftly absorbed the blood of those men! The deacon leader watched as the six people on the ground turned into dried corpses after being killed instantly. His stomach twisted and turned, seeing the demonic sight before him. Scared witless, his entire body trembled intensely in fear of death. [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] [¡­] A long list of notifications appeared before Lu Yu¡¯s eyes. The points he got from killing a transcendent were more than what he earned from killing an ordinary being. The townspeople were shocked when they saw the scene in front of them! ¡°How¡­ How is this possible?¡± They looked at Arthur in shock. This man had defeated so many transcendents of the Spencer family instantly! No one could¡¯ve imagined this outcome. At this moment, the deacon leader watched what was happening with intense fear. This foreigner had killed six transcendents in an instant. He had never seen such a scene before! ¡°I told you to return the land to the residents. Are you still planning to hang my body outside?¡± Arthur calmly said as he pointed his sword at the deacon leader. ¡°I-I¡­ I didn¡¯t do it! It was all Matthew¡¯s order, I didn¡¯t plan any of this!¡± The man was already scared out of his wits. His words didn¡¯t make sense anymore, and Arthur couldn¡¯t get anything out of him. ¡°What?¡± Arthur frowned and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re useless now, then you can go to hell!¡± Shluk! The sword¡¯s blade pierced through the deacon leader¡¯s heart. Soon after, blood flowed from his body and trailed into Lu Yu. This demonic scene scared the Baron¡¯s ordinary guardians and the other ruffians. They ran, shouting words like ¡®demon¡¯ and ¡®devil¡¯. However, their speed couldn¡¯t be compared to Arthur¡¯s. After a few steps, they had no way to avoid Arthur¡¯s lightning-fast approach. Before they could even react, Lu Yu had already drawn blood from their backs. [Killed the Baron¡¯s guard, points +10] [Killed a ruffian, points +10] [¡­] A long line of notifications appeared in front of Lu Yu. His points were stacking up at a rapid speed. Afterward, the disguised Arthur and some townspeople walked out of the door. On the other side, a group of people had just rushed over. Their eyes were filled with fear, shock, and disbelief. Arthur couldn¡¯t help but notice their wound-covered and emaciated bodies. Most residents looked completely different from the prosperous scene a month ago. The townspeople looked at Arthur and the corpses on the ground. They had puzzled looks on their faces. Suddenly, a resident who saw Arthur killing the transcendents shouted, ¡°The evil tyrant, Haussmann, has been stopped by this man. We are free from now on!¡± Instantly, a glimmer of light appeared in the townspeople¡¯s eyes. Some people exchanged looks with their companions and cried tears of joy. Other than that, others rushed up to beat Haus¡¯s unconscious body. After being oppressed for so long, they couldn¡¯t wait to get back at this tyrant. However, the family behind him rendered them unable to take action. But now, there was a new transcendent to stand up for them. They felt that there was finally a glimmer of hope in their lives. Many people thought that they had finally escaped those hellish days. An old man walked up to Arthur. He was the town chief. In Arthur¡¯s memory, he was very kind. He would always advise many young children. Arthur had once also received a lot of care from him. But now, the old man was sighing. He thought further than many people. He didn¡¯t think Arthur could help the residents solve their current problem. After all, the Spencer family¡¯s power was far greater than its personal guards. Soon, more terrifying forces would come for revenge. If Arthur didn¡¯t leave now, he might really not have another chance. ¡°Child, you should run. Your behavior today has already offended the Spencer family.¡± ¡°They can do anything they want in this town. Even if you¡¯re a transcendent, you can¡¯t deal with all of them.¡± ¡°There used to be a transcendent in our town, but he couldn¡¯t beat Baron Spencer. In the end, I could only watch a tragedy happen with my own eyes. To this day, I still mull over that occurrence.¡± ¡°But you can still make it if you run now. You¡¯re a transcendent, so they won¡¯t be able to catch up to you so easily.¡± The old man patted Arthur¡¯s shoulder and tried to persuade him. He had already witnessed Baron Spencer¡¯s power back in the day. Whether it was the mayor, the police officers, or even Viscounts and Earls, they all had connections with him. Going against such a person had made them experience bitter consequences. Therefore, it was almost impossible for a transcendent from outside to defeat Baron Spencer in this region. ¡ª In the small tavern, an unconscious figure stood up after being beaten up by the villagers. He was the ruffian, Haussmann, who had been grabbed by the neck and thrown aside by Arthur before fainting. When he was unconscious, the townspeople dared to beat him up. Now that he had slightly recovered his ability to move, the people didn¡¯t dare to make a move because of his backing. Everyone took a few steps back in unison. ¡°Motherf*cker! What¡¯re you lowly commoners trying to do?¡± ¡°When the deacons come, I¡¯ll break your legs! You think you can rebel now because a transcendent has come to help you?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, even a transcendent is useless in front of the Spencer family. In the end, those who offend us will be skinned, have their tendons pulled out, and then hung!¡± Haussmann sternly said. Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Haus couldn¡¯t see Arthur anywhere within the crowd of people. He thought that Arthur had fled after hearing that the deacons were coming. Therefore, he immediately said some harsh words to scare the residents. When he said that, he noticed many of their eyes changed as if staring at a clown in a circus. He was baffled. Why were these lowly people acting so strange today? Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of him! The moment he saw this person, he was so frightened that his legs trembled. This person hadn¡¯t left yet! ¡°The deacons are already on their way here. Brat, I¡¯m warning you. If you don¡¯t leave now, only death awaits you!¡± Haus broke out in a cold sweat as Arthur stared at him with a dark expression. He had said that the Spencer family¡¯s deacons were on their way. He wanted to use this opportunity to scare Arthur. As long as he didn¡¯t kill him, Haus could do whatever he wanted afterward once the deacons dealt with this man. That thought didn¡¯t last long when Haus saw something from the corner of his eye. In an instant, he fell to the ground. ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± He looked at the few figures and gasped. These clothes belonged to deacons of the Spencer family! All of them were energy level one transcendents! No way. This was impossible. Haus didn¡¯t want to believe it! These corpses had already dried up. He couldn¡¯t see their original faces as their blood had been drawn out. He wanted to assume that they were just a bunch of strangers, but these clothes and their remaining auras¡­ Haus swallowed his saliva. These people really were the deacons of the Spencer family! How were they all dead?! If this man really had killed them, his strength must be far from his imagination! ¡°It¡¯s time for you to die.¡± Arthur frowned as he looked at Haus. It was clear that he wasn¡¯t planning to leave Haus alive. ¡°No! I¡¯ll give you money, lots of money! Please don¡¯t kill me!¡± Haus was already kneeling on the ground. He frantically kowtowed to Arthur and begged for mercy, profusely saying he wasn¡¯t the mastermind behind all this. But Arthur wasn¡¯t going to let him go. ¡°Stop!¡± Just as Arthur was about to swing his sword, an angry voice came over. Arthur turned his head and saw a short, middle-aged man with a beer belly and two long beards pushing the people away. The man wore a tight-fitting, wide-sleeved noble outfit with black and red patterns. The square white scarf and shirt were particularly eye-catching against the black vest. Long, black boots with a crimson cross pattern wrapped around his knees, and a shimmering cross medal was on his chest. Arthur recognized that only the officials of the Empire had that medal. Seeing his blue eagle-like eyes, Arthur knew this man was Hesius, the mayor of this town. ¡°Mayor!¡± The moment Haus saw the mayor, he ran over. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Mayor Hesius looked around and frowned when he saw the dried-up corpses. ¡°Mayor, you¡¯re here just in time. Look, there¡¯s a foreigner here to beat up the people of this town.¡± After Haus approached the mayor, his previous wagging tail and begging expression instantly disappeared. Instead, he pointed at Arthur and said sternly. ¡°He used his identity as an outsider to beat up the people and kill many of my friends. The deacons of the Spencer family couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and wanted to uphold justice for us. However, they were all killed by him!¡± ¡°He also turned their corpses into mummies. This man is the incarnation of the devil! Mayor Hesius, you must arrest him!¡± Haus¡¯s voice was dripping with tears. It was as if he was the victim earlier. Seeing Haus spout such shameless lies, all the residents were instantly furious! ¡°You¡¯re lying!¡± they retorted. ¡°It¡¯s you people who¡¯ve been bullying us!¡± ¡°You¡¯re the demons and vampires!¡± Hesius took a look at the noisy scene. These villagers were sallow and emaciated, and their eyes were dull. Many of them were incredibly thin, with many scars on their bodies. Hesius understood what was going on. Of course, he didn¡¯t believe a single word that Haus had said. However, he had no choice but to side with Haus because of the family behind him. If he offended the Spencer family, the residents wouldn¡¯t be the only ones who would suffer. He reprimanded sternly, ¡°Outsider, I don¡¯t care who you are, but please leave this town!¡± ¡°The residents here don¡¯t welcome you! You¡¯ve bullied the people and killed the innocent. Sooner or later, someone will come and punish you!¡± Then, he pointed at Haus, ¡°This man is an honorary villager of our town. Therefore, I won¡¯t allow an outsider like you to harm him! If you don¡¯t leave now, don¡¯t blame us for being impolite!¡± Arthur frowned. As the mayor of Huska, Arthur didn¡¯t believe that he didn¡¯t know the situation. His current actions were biased towards the local ruffians who had invaded the residents¡¯ land. It was only because of Haus¡¯s identity that he didn¡¯t want to have a conflict with him! Before Arthur could speak, the people beside him couldn¡¯t hold back. ¡°This man is a devil, a demon! He¡¯s not an honorary villager at all! He took over our land, our houses, and even forced us to work.¡± ¡°We¡¯re suffering every day, but you never cared! You didn¡¯t do anything when we came to you for justice!¡± ¡°Now that someone has finally come to save us, you¡¯re trying to stop him!¡± ¡°You are the one who raised these demons! You¡¯re a demon who hides in the dark!¡± The people pointed and scolded Mayor Hesius. They had sought fairness countless times, but this man didn¡¯t do anything. Moreover, he only appeared now to stop the person who had come to uphold justice for them! Such an act ignited the anger of the villagers. However, the mayor was used to this kind of situation. His expression didn¡¯t change at all as he took nothing to heart. He simply stood there with Haus and looked at Arthur. Arthur looked at their hypocritical faces and sneered. ¡°No matter who it is today, I¡¯ll kill him!¡± After that, Lu Yu exploded like thunder! The sword shot out like an arrow, aiming toward Haus. The mayor¡¯s pupils widened as he tried to block it with his hand. However, the speed of the sword was too fast. Before he could react, the sword stabbed Haus in the forehead. Then, Haus turned into a dried corpse in less than a breath. [Killed a tyrant, points +10] Mayor Hesius¡¯s expression turned livid. He looked at Arthur, his expression dark. Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Fine!¡± Mayor Hesius snorted coldly. ¡°You¡¯ve killed the deacons of the Spencer family. If you simply ran away afterward, you might¡¯ve been fine.¡± After saying that, he pointed at Haus¡¯s corpse and continued, ¡°But, this man is a member of the Spencer family. Although he¡¯s not a direct descendant, he still has a certain position. Now, you¡¯ve completely infuriated the Spencer family. I¡¯ll be waiting for your corpse!¡± After saying that, the mayor ignored the people cursing him and left. Arthur stared at the mayor¡¯s departing figure and pondered over his words. On the other hand, the residents didn¡¯t seem so concerned, although they were still terrified. In their eyes, this was nothing worse than before. To be able to temporarily escape from being oppressed was already a blessing for them. From a distance, Arthur saw Verus distributing medicine and daily necessities to the people. These were all bought with the gold coins he had given last night. Arthur¡¯s eyes were moist as he watched the short and warm time between the people. This place used to be so blissful. He also had such happy times. Alas, everything had changed. Everything took a turn because of the Spencer family. Many people wanted to get close to Arthur, but his killing methods were terrifying. The people he killed turned into dried-up corpses, similar to how vampires dealt with their prey. Due to that, they didn¡¯t dare to come over. In the end, many people gathered around Arthur under the town chief¡¯s lead and thanked him. They even advised him to leave this place as soon as possible. Even if he was a transcendent, he might die here. Arthur had planned to repeatedly change his disguise to meet these people. But, in the end, he held back. At this moment, Lu Yu discovered that his points had reached 200 points after killing many people. A panel appeared in front of him. ¡®Property Panel¡¯ [Name: Demon Sword] [Owner: Arthur (Energy Lv. 2)] [Level: High-grade Magic Tool] [Transcendent points: 200] [Skill: Psionic Absorption; obtain points by hunting transcendent creatures and obtaining the power in their bodies. (The host can exchange points to simulate life. One Life Simulation costs 50 points.)] [Skill: Repair; repair the sword by consuming a certain amount of points.] [Skill: Demonize; when the user¡¯s strength and divine sense are insufficient to suppress your demonic nature, you can use [Demonize] on the user to enhance their power and combat skill.] [Skill: Dream; you can enter the user¡¯s mind and communicate with him when he is asleep, meditating, or unconscious. In the communication process, you can create an environment and alter your voice at will.] While the town was bustling with activity, there was a resplendent building outside the town. The mayor¡¯s house couldn¡¯t compare to the extravagance of this fortress. This building wasn¡¯t under the jurisdiction of the town. The surrounding towns had to offer offerings to the castle in front of them. This was because a powerful Baron was living here, a peak energy level two expert. At the moment, it was extremely lively inside the building. The old Baron Spencer was enjoying a performance by dancers with his sons. Soon, Baron Spencer¡¯s youngest daughter would be married to one of Count Magnus¡¯s sons. The marriage with a Count¡¯s family would bring him unparalleled benefits. This good news left him happy for a long time. It had been ten years since he had reached energy level two. He had been stuck at the pinnacle of energy level two for five years. If the marriage was successful, he would have a great chance at entering energy level three! Under such circumstances, he could no longer satisfy himself by only being the ruler of a small town. After reaching energy level three, his title would change from Baron to Viscount. By then, his influence would rise to an even greater level. ¡°The mayor of Huska just sent us a message saying that someone killed our family¡¯s deacons!¡± Baron Spencer¡¯s reverie suddenly interrupted the performance, exclaiming the piece of news he had received. ¡°Who is it that has such great courage?¡± The Spencers were shocked by such news. ¡°It¡¯s said that it was a traveling transcendent. After he saw the townspeople being oppressed, he killed our people.¡± ¡°And¡­¡± As he spoke of the last part of the news, the servant looked up at a noble lady and didn¡¯t dare to continue. ¡°And what? Just say it!¡± Baron Spencer said with a cold face. ¡°Aside from killing our seven deacons, he also killed Haus.¡± Haus was the leader of the ruffians that Arthur had killed. Additionally, he was the son of Baron Spencer¡¯s cousin. Hearing this news, a lady who was watching the dance immediately fainted. Obviously, she was Haus¡¯s mother. Baron Spencer threw his glass to the ground! Smash! The loud noise made the servant¡¯s heart skip a beat. He immediately knelt on the ground and didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. Baron Spencer roared out of fury, ¡°Those lowlifes can¡¯t even be compared to livestock! He actually dared to kill Haus for those weaklings!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the murderer now?¡± Baron Spencer stood up and wanted to kill the transcendent who dared to stir trouble. In the nearby towns, no one would dare to offend him. But now, he was about to become a Viscount. If he were provoked like this but let it slide, his status within the nobles would be much lower. The entire family of the last transcendent who had opposed him died in his hands. He was going to make this person pay the same painful price! ¡°Father, you don¡¯t have to do anything to this stranger. I just need to bring some security officers with me and deal with him.¡± While the Baron was furious, a firm and grim figure walked to his side. He was Baron Spencer¡¯s favorite son, Brour. He was only 19 years old but was already at the peak of energy level one. If given more time, he would be able to enter energy level two and become a powerful man like Baron Spencer. Baron Spencer looked at Brour¡¯s muscular body and sharp eyes. After some thought, he nodded. With Brour¡¯s strength, he shouldn¡¯t have many opponents among the first energy level transcendents. His son was enough to deal with an energy level one outsider. However, for safety measures, Baron Spencer disguised as an old man in a butler¡¯s uniform and said, ¡°Follow Brour and protect him. You had better bring me the head of that outsider.¡± Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°As you wish, honorable Sir.¡± An old man in a steward¡¯s uniform bowed toward Baron Spencer before following Brour out. This old man, Klein, was also a powerhouse at the peak of energy level one. Furthermore, he had reached the pinnacle much earlier than Brour, so he was more familiar with combat techniques. He couldn¡¯t advance to energy level two because of an incident when he was younger. After leaving the castle, Brour and Klein walked to Huska with a bunch of servants. They held prideful expressions and didn¡¯t care about anything around them at all. Soon after, they arrived at a building titled ¡®Public Security Bureau¡¯ and kicked open the door. Within the speed of light, a group of fierce-looking constables rushed out. However, this group of people immediately revealed flattering smiles when they saw that it was Brour and Klein. The chief of the Security Bureau was second only to the mayor in this small town. Usually, no matter who he met, he would always have a high and mighty attitude. But now, he lit a cigarette and placed it in front of Brour and Klein¡¯s mouths with a smile. ¡°A transcendent has appeared in Huska, killing the innocent. This man has provoked the Spencer family.¡± ¡°Chief, take your security officers with you. I, Brour, will help you deal with this transcendent.¡± Brour looked at the chief of the Security Bureau coldly and asked him to leave with him along with the security officers. Anyone could tell that his tone was commanding. Upon hearing this order, the usually lazy Public Security Bureau immediately lined up behind Brour and Klein¡¯s team. ¡°Young Lord Brour, the entire security team in Huska will obey your orders,¡± The chief of the Security Bureau, Alexander, said to Brour flatteringly. He didn¡¯t know who had offended Baron Spence¡¯rs son, but he didn¡¯t care. If he could get on Brour¡¯s good side, he would gain many benefits. Anyway, he didn¡¯t have to do anything much but follow. At this moment, the entire team was led by Brour and Klein. There were nearly 20 energy level one transcendents among the servants behind them. Additionally, the ordinary knights were well-built and held special spears, sabers, and other weapons. Moreover, some of them were even wearing heavy armor and excellent equipment. The hundreds of constables behind them were no weaker than the people in front of them, except that there were no transcendents. With such a squad, people couldn¡¯t help but think they were going to hunt an energy level two expert. People who saw this scene closed their doors and windows, not daring to take another look at the streets. The beggars who had come out of the town to beg were terrified when they saw this scene! They had to inform the man who had helped them to leave this place! ¡°Sir, you must run!¡± ¡°They¡¯re already here! Someone said they brought more than 20 transcendents. You can¡¯t win!¡± Arthur quietly stood in front of the town. Beside him, the town chief and his former neighbors were all trying to persuade him to leave. As long-term residents of Huska, they knew well about the prosperity of the Spencer family. It wasn¡¯t something that Arthur could deal with, even if he had a powerful weapon. However, before Arthur could reply, a large group of people appeared before him! Brour and Klein stood in front of Arthur. ¡°You plan to escape?¡± ¡°Nobody could escape after offending the Spencer family.¡± Brour sneered. Judging from this man¡¯s aura, he was only at the first energy level. Compared to the people behind him, his subordinates were weaker. Nonetheless, this entire team looked mediocre. Most importantly, the sword the other party had placed in their scabbard was slightly damaged from the hilt. It was like an unmaintained defective product that had been dug out of a secret realm. ¡°I¡¯m finished.¡± The town chief, who was standing behind Arthur, looked gloomy when he saw these people. No matter how powerful Arthur was, he didn¡¯t think Arthur would be able to win this. In fact, it was very likely that he would die here. The people before him were enough to deal with a transcendent who had just entered energy level two. Besides, the town chief knew that Arthur was only at level one. Everyone in the town knew of this man named Brour. He was Baron Spencer¡¯s most talented song, and he was almost the strongest among the first-level transcendents. Moreover, there was a record of him defeating dozens of energy level one users at once, shocking a large circle of forces around the town. He had also received the appreciation of a teacher from the transcendent academy last month. People said he would be able to join the Ancient Transcendent Academy in a month. The Ancient Transcendent Academy was a legendary place that produced holy knights and holy mages! Those who entered that kind of place to cultivate were all geniuses that ordinary people couldn¡¯t imagine. It was difficult to be their enemy. And now, such a person had appeared in front of them. The residents were in despair. ¡°No, not just Brour. They even sent the Devil Klein here!¡± Verus stood in the crowd. While the others were discussing Brour, he was the only one who noticed Klein standing beside Brour. ¡°What?¡± ¡°He¡¯s Klein?¡± ¡°That Devil Klein?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t he as powerful as Baron Spencer when he was young?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t he seriously injured and died?¡± ¡°Why is he still alive?¡± When they heard Klein¡¯s name, many older villagers revealed horrified expressions. During his youth, Klein was as talented as Baron Spencer. However, the difference between them was that Baron Spencer was more power-hungry. As for Klein, he was more passionate about killing! Rumors said he had killed thousands of people with his own hands. As a result, he was given the title of the Devil Klein. However, since the news of his death spread, he hadn¡¯t appeared for many years. Alas, he appeared here today! Looking at Klein¡¯s pitch-black eyes, all the villagers could feel a burst of fear. Although such a person hadn¡¯t broken through to energy level two, he was definitely more terrifying than the average second-level user. Brour and Klein obviously liked the terrified look on these people¡¯s faces when they saw them. They weren¡¯t in a hurry to make a move. According to their thoughts, Arthur couldn¡¯t escape from their hands. Mayor Hesius and Alexander stood beside Brour and Klein, their eyes full of ridicule. These lowlifes actually dared to resist. Aren¡¯t they just asking for trouble? Only by standing on the Spencer family¡¯s side could they be protected. Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Brat, you¡¯ve already offended the noble Spencer family. Now, you can only clear your name by presenting your head to me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even think about fighting back. Even if there were more people like you, they wouldn¡¯t be a match for Young Lord Brour and Mr. Klein.¡± ¡°Therefore, kill yourself and hand over your head. If you do that, we might forgive your sin!¡± Mayor Hesius took a step forward and talked as if he was looking at trash. At this point, he no longer saw the person in front of him as a living being. Brour and Klein had already decided his life and death. This first-level transcendent had no chance of survival in front of these two. Arthur¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he faced the group of heavily armed soldiers. He looked at the crowd coldly as a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. ¡°I was thinking of finding you guys one by one.¡± ¡°Alas, I didn¡¯t expect that all of you would deliver yourselves to me. Whoever wants to die first, come forth.¡± Brour¡¯s expression instantly darkened upon hearing the words of this man who was about to die. Bang! Bang! He suddenly stomped his foot on the ground. Then, his figure was as fast as lightning as he rushed towards Arthur! The moment Brour charged out, Klein also disappeared like a ghost. Halfway through, a cruel expression appeared on Brour¡¯s face. He pulled the longsword from his waist and aimed it at Arthur¡¯s neck! The weapon emitted a loud, thunderous sound. It was an enchanted intermediate magic tool! Moreover, the materials used were extremely precious, comparable to high-grade magic tools! As long as this weapon injured Arthur, he would still die even if he was an energy level two user. Just as Brour¡¯s sword was approaching, Arthur pulled out his sword! The blade of the sword looked sharp, different from the worn-out hilt. However, in this state, it was at most a low-grade weapon. Brour¡¯s saber was made of materials comparable to high-grade magic tools, and it had been enchanted once! The two weren¡¯t on the same level. After the collision, his sword will instantly split the other party¡¯s weapon into two! Clang! The sound of metal blades clashing could be heard! Brour¡¯s confident and mocking gaze suddenly turned into horror and disbelief! How was this possible? His own blade was broken! His longsword, made of precious materials and enchanted with lightning, had been broken by a defective product! Brour couldn¡¯t believe his eyes. He realized that the sword in front of him wasn¡¯t simple! He wanted to twist his body to avoid the sword. However, his opponent¡¯s sword seemed to have some magical power. No matter how many times he tried, the blade always pointed toward his chest. Stab! Lu Yu pierced through Brour¡¯s heart! ¡°How dare you!¡± A furious voice resounded in Arthur¡¯s ears. Arthur put Lu Yu down, avoiding the sword that came from behind. Meanwhile, Brour¡¯s hands gripped the longsword tightly, trying to pull it out. However, the rapid blood loss made him lose all his strength instantly. After vain struggles, he turned into a dried corpse and fell to the ground! Arthur quickly pulled Lu Yu out. Like a flash of light, Lu Yu slashed out! Clang! Clang! Soon after, the blade in Klein¡¯s hand also shattered! A crack appeared on his forehead, and blood flowed rapidly toward Lu Yu. In the blink of an eye, he became a dried corpse and fell! [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] Everyone was stunned by the scene in front of them! The town chief¡¯s eyes were wide open as he looked at everything before him in disbelief. ¡°This¡­ This is¡­¡± He stammered. The undefeatable Brour and Klein died here, just like that? The scene felt very unreal. In their hearts, these two people were like gods. But in front of this outsider, they were killed in an instant! What kind of terrifying strength was this? The town chief looked at the two bodies in a daze, feeling that he couldn¡¯t imagine it. On the other hand, the servants who had come with Brour and Klein all had wide eyes. Such powerful transcendents had died in an instant? They were covered in cold sweat. All of them, including the 20 first-level transcendents, retreated. They didn¡¯t know how strong a person who killed Brour and Klein in seconds was. However, there was one thing that they knew. This outsider was much stronger than them. If they continued to stay here, the only thing awaiting them was death! Mayor Hesius and Alexander were standing at the side. Initially, they waved the flag and shouted for Arthur to hand over his head. Now, they swallowed their saliva as their bodies trembled. This was the power of an energy level two user! The man before them wasn¡¯t energy level one, but he was actually at the second level! They had never predicted such an outcome! If they could, they would¡¯ve escaped right now. However, they were already being targeted by Arthur¡¯s sharp gaze. If they dared to move, they would also turn into dried-up corpses! Arthur glanced at the two coldly, then picked Lu Yu up. He didn¡¯t care about the others, but these transcendents could help revive the divine weapon. They had to die! At this moment, Lu Yu saw notifications appear before his eyes. [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +20] In a short while, he had reached six hundred points. While Arthur was killing, Mayor Hesius¡¯s eyes widened when he observed Arthur¡¯s figure. Although this person had become much stronger, there were still signs of his previous actions! It was Arthur! He had become an energy level two expert and returned for revenge! Within the one month he left this place, he had actually risen from energy level one to energy level two! The mayor¡¯s eyes were filled with shock. He couldn¡¯t believe this was real. This kind of cultivation speed was so fast that it was frightening. Additionally, he also felt a sense of fear every time he looked at Arthur¡¯s sword. It was hard to see through the weapon Arthur had obtained in the month he had left. It was like a living creature, endlessly sucking the blood of its prey and growing. The mayor felt that this sword was stronger than Arthur, an energy level two user. Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Not long after, Arthur killed all the transcendents sent by the Spencer family. Afterward, he walked over with a smile. With Lu Yu¡¯s reminder, he already knew about the change in the mayor¡¯s expression just now. It seemed that he had already recognized Arthur. However, Arthur didn¡¯t mind. He walked up to Mayor Hesius and the townspeople without his initial disguise. In an instant, the eyes of the people shouting earlier turned solemn, especially the town chief. His eyes were filled with tears, and his vision was blurry. ¡°Arthur? Is that you?¡± ¡°I was wondering why a transcendent would go so far to save us.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re Arthur!¡± The town chief held Arthur¡¯s hand tightly, unwilling to let go. The tragedy that happened to Arthur a month ago was still fresh in his mind. When that happened, he wondered if Arthur would be destroyed by hatred. But now, not only was Arthur fine, but he had even become stronger to the point where he could resist Baron Spencer! After seeing Arthur¡¯s familiar face, the other residents gathered around him. They gently touched Arthur¡¯s face and asked him about his situation in the past month. Such a scene brought warmth to Arthur¡¯s heart. After they left, Arthur glanced at Mayor Hesius and Alexander, the chief of the Public Security Bureau. The both of them gave Arthur flattering smiles. ¡°You go tell Baron Spencer that if I don¡¯t see him within an hour, I¡¯ll kill everyone in his building!¡± Arthur sternly said. Afterward, Arthur walked away. Mayor Hesius and Alexander exchanged glances before dashing to Baron Spencer¡¯s fortress. If they didn¡¯t bring the news over, they felt that the two second-level users wouldn¡¯t have a clash. However, they didn¡¯t want to risk their family members by disobeying Arthur¡¯s words. After a short while, Baron Spencer¡¯s mansion was filled with furious roars. After hearing that his son and Klein had died, Baron Spencer was in a state of fury. Arthur had come back as an energy level two user to take revenge. Baron Spencer took out his weapon and roared, itching to go out and grind Arthur¡¯s bones to dust. The mayor, who came to deliver the news, chose to shut up when he saw Baron Spencer¡¯s furious look. Previously, he wanted to tell the Baron that Arthur¡¯s longsword was very strange; however, he swallowed his words. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯ll be more beneficial for me to let him know one less piece of information. This way, both Arthur and Baron Spencer will suffer a great loss.¡± The news that Arthur was fighting the Spencer family spread over the town in a split second. Many constables, including Alexander, had spread the word to many people. It didn¡¯t only spread to Huska as other towns also heard the news. In the dark, many transcendents went to watch the battle. Of course, these people knew what Baron Spencer had done, along with the slaughtering of Arthur¡¯s family. They were impressed that Arthur had come back for revenge like a warrior. However, they didn¡¯t think Arthur would win this duel. After all, Arthur was too young. He didn¡¯t know the vast difference between those who had just entered energy level two and those at the peak of the second level. Additionally, Baron Spencer had been at the peak of the second energy level for many years. His current strength was already beyond imagination. Due to this, they felt that Arthur should find a transcendent academy and return after cultivating further. If he chose to face Baron Spencer now, he might die on the spot. On the other hand, the kind-hearted townspeople were trying to persuade Arthur to leave. ¡°Child, you still have a future. You¡¯ll definitely become stronger if you cultivate first.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t take any risks this time. Baron Spencer¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t be matched by those people who had just entered the second energy level.¡± ¡°Hurry up and run!¡± The town chief¡¯s expression was extremely anxious. They knew that Arthur had entered energy level two within this month. Moreover, it was likely that he had reached this level only a few days ago. In opposition, Baron Spencer had been in the second energy level for more than ten years. He had much more experience and power compared to Arthur. As minutes and seconds passed by, their hearts began to race. ¡°You want to leave after killing my son? I¡¯m going to use the blood of everyone here to accompany your death!¡± Everyone could hear a loud sound from afar. In the distance, a figure appeared. He was riding a black horse as he wore knight armor and held a spear. A group of people followed behind him. Arthur¡¯s eyes turned red the moment he saw the figure. This was the person who had taken everything from him. Lu Yu felt Arthur¡¯s hand, which was holding the hilt of the sword, tremble slightly. Hatred made Arthur unable to control his emotions. The transcendents who had already received the news had gathered to watch the battle. Looking at the scene in front of them, they had already determined the winner. ¡°Baron Spencer is too powerful. His strength could match those powerhouses on energy level three!¡± ¡°Even though Arthur has reached the second level, he doesn¡¯t understand the situation! how can a few days make up for more than ten years?¡± ¡°The gap is too big. Alas, I don¡¯t think Arthur can resist even one move from Baron Spencer!¡± The spectators made their judgments about the duel. Meanwhile, Verus and the town chief had retreated into the town, far away from the battlefield. They watched the situation in front of them nervously. Their hearts were beating fast. Facing Baron Spencer, Arthur could barely win. ¡°Brat, I didn¡¯t expect that you would cause such a problem after you escaped last time. Today, I¡¯ll end this and send you to hell with your dead family members!¡± Baron Spencer said in a cold voice. ¡°You can dream for another chance once you¡¯re in hell. I¡¯ll wipe out you and your family on this day!¡± Arthur¡¯s eyes were red from anger. Alas, the hostility between the two really could never be resolved. Bang! Bang! Clang! The battlefield was filled with all sorts of clashing sounds. To everyone¡¯s surprise, the two people were evenly matched! After rounds of fighting, Arthur, who was thought to be at a disadvantage, seemed to be as powerful and agile as Baron Spencer! The spectators were stunned. ¡°What? Arthur has just entered energy level two, but he¡¯s somehow on par with Baron Spencer!¡± ¡°This is too shocking! How strong would he get once he reaches the pinnacle of the second energy level?¡± ¡°However, I don¡¯t think Arthur will have the chance to reach the pinnacle. With Baron Spencer¡¯s armor, Arthur can¡¯t do anything to him at all.¡± Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Arthur is still much younger and hasn¡¯t accumulated enough experience. If this continues, he might die from exhaustion.¡± After a brief moment of shock, many viewers shook their heads. Although Arthur had great potential, he couldn¡¯t defeat Baron Spencer. Alas, he would probably still lose this battle. As expected, the energy consumption made it harder for Arthur to continue. Additionally, it was getting more difficult to resist the skills Baron Spencer had been practicing. Arthur knew he was in danger. He desperately prayed in his heart for power. ¡°[Demonize]!¡± Lu Yu muttered. Immediately, the sword glowed with a blood-red light. The light was even more intense compared to the first time! Instantly, Arthur felt his entire body being filled with demonic power. His eyes turned red, and he looked like a mad demon. Moreover, all his other attributes received a terrifying boost! After being demonized, his strength gained a significant boost. Just like before, Lu Yu temporarily controlled his spiritual intelligence. Boom! Under Lu Yu¡¯s control, Arthur released a powerful slash from the sword. Blood-red sword energy exploded on the battlefield! The attack was near-impossible to block. Baron Spencer, who had just seen the light of victory, quickly raised his spear to block the attack. But after being demonized, Arthur¡¯s power had reached a shocking level. The spear broke into pieces, and the sword stabbed Baron Spencer¡¯s forehead. The blade seemed slightly damaged from the clash, but it recovered in the blink of an eye. Soon after, Lu Yu absorbed Baron Spencer¡¯s blood. [Killed an energy level two transcendent, points +100] As of now, Lu Yu had already accumulated 700 points. The powerful Baron Spencer was dead! The town chief and Verus witnessed everything in front of them. Their mouths were wide open, speechless. ¡°Baron Spencer was really killed by Arthur? Is this really not a dream?¡± All the others were also dumbfounded! When Arthur disappeared a month ago, he was still a first energy level transcendent. How did he defeat Baron Spencer within such a short time? This young man¡¯s talent was genuinely terrifying. Some people noticed the light that Lu Yu unleashed at the last moment. They could faintly feel the scary power the sword had. Everyone had a hunch that the border of the Canglan Empire might undergo a massive change because of this. On the other hand, Baron Spencer¡¯s servants were under shock. They couldn¡¯t believe what they were seeing. Some of the servants reacted quickly and began to escape, whilst the townspeople caught the slow ones. Arthur didn¡¯t seem to be finished as he threw Lu Yu out and aimed the sword toward another person. This person was Matthew. ¡°It¡¯s this man who caused everything.¡± Blood also stained his hands; After all, he was the one who made Baron Spencer attack Arthur¡¯s family. Matthew¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at the sword flying toward him from behind. After finding out Arthur came back, Baron Spencer even challenged him. That was why Matthew had come over to watch. He wanted to see his enemy die a tragic death by the Baron¡¯s hands. Afterward, he would be able to enjoy the joy of being a transcendent without any worries. But he had never expected for Baron Spencer, who had ruled this region for almost ten years, to be ended by Arthur instead! One month ago, Arthur was still much weaker than Matthew. So what kind of fortuitous encounter helped him gain such power? Matthew couldn¡¯t find an answer to that. However, he understood something when he saw the sword approaching him. It seemed that this sword didn¡¯t only suck blood. Additionally, this sword was the one giving Arthur such power and strength! However, just as he was about to speak, the rapid blood loss in his body silenced him. [Killed an energy level one transcendent, points +30] The townspeople hiding in the town were amazed when they saw the situation! ¡°No way!¡± The town chief kept shaking his head in disbelief, ¡°This is crazy!¡± ¡°Arthur killed Baron Spencer!¡± Verus¡¯s eyes instantly burst out with strong surprise. ¡°If so, doesn¡¯t that mean we aren¡¯t oppressed anymore?¡± ¡°We can take back our land, livestock, and our houses!¡± ¡°Everyone, you can all go home!¡± Verus stood up and shouted. Many of the townspeople who were confused finally understood the situation. Baron Spencer, the source of the hell they had gone through, had been killed! They would be able to return to their houses and take back their fields and livestock. Moreover, they weren¡¯t anyone¡¯s slaves anymore! Tears of gratitude flowed out of their eyes as they ran while shouting, ¡°Arthur!¡± ¡°Arthur!¡± ¡°Arthur!¡± ¡°Arthur! Our hero!¡± All the townspeople gathered around Arthur. Arthur was their town¡¯s savior, their hero! Standing at the side, Mayor Hesius paid close attention to the battlefield. Initially, he wanted to come out and reap the benefits when Arthur and Baron Spencer were severely injured. Arthur¡¯s overwhelming strength left him dumbfounded. He wasn¡¯t injured at all, even after killing Baron Spencer. Mayor Hesius swallowed his saliva, and cold sweat dripped down his back. Fortunately, he didn¡¯t make a move. Otherwise, he would¡¯ve become a corpse by now. As for the other spectators from other towns, they couldn¡¯t calm down seeing Baron Spencer¡¯s corpse. After all, Baron Spencer had never had an opponent in this region for the past ten years. Who would have thought that he would die at the hands of a young man so quickly? Moreover, the sword in Arthur¡¯s hand was too demonic. They had never heard of a technique that could draw blood from a person¡¯s body and turn them into a dried corpse with just a tiny wound. After the cheers of the townspeople calmed down, Arthur walked out from the crowd. The mayor took advantage of the situation, sided with the nobles, and exploited his own townspeople. The security chief, who dispatched the security officers to beat up the townspeople and rob their belongings. The two were tied up. They held stiff expressions and didn¡¯t dare to resist. After all, their life and death were in Arthur¡¯s hands. If they didn¡¯t behave well, they would lose their lives on the spot. Thanks to that, they didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. Verus stood beside Arthur and said, ¡°Although Baron Spencer already died, his family¡¯s power is still there. As long as his castle doesn¡¯t fall, the other towns will always be under their control.¡± Arthur nodded. Baron Spencer had occupied this region for many years. Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Occupying this region for ten years, Baron Spencer¡¯s family would certainly have deep-rooted power. After Baron Spencer was defeated, the townspeople dealt with the clean-up. Shortly after, a group of residents brought Baron Spencer¡¯s corpse into the town. The townspeople who had tightly shut doors and windows heard the commotion outside. Out of curiosity, many of them stuck their heads out to look. Soon enough, more and more people heard the revelry and peeked outside. ¡°What festival is this?¡± Some of the residents were puzzled. ¡°Look, that¡¯s the mayor and the chief of the security bureau!¡± Someone pointed out when they noticed the two locked-up men. ¡°This is great!¡± The residents cheered when they heard that Mayor Hesius and Alexander were tied up. Moreover, one of them even opened their window and secretly threw rotten eggs at the two of them. As the town¡¯s supervisors, they had been oppressing the townspeople for many years. Additionally, with the support of Baron Spencer, they were overbearing and domineering all day long. Therefore, everyone hated them to the core. Now that they were tied up, the town was filled with joyful cheers. Besides that, some people looked at the scene and showed thoughtful expressions. ¡°Both of them have the support of Baron Spencer.¡± they said, puzzled. ¡°How dare these people tie them up? Aren¡¯t they afraid of Baron Spencer¡¯s revenge?¡± ¡°Baron Spencer¡¯s influence is out of our imaginations, and his strength is beyond many transcendents! How could they do this without fearing death?¡± ¡°Yup, there was a young man called Arthur in the past. He sought fault with Baron Spencer, and his whole family ended up getting killed by the Baron.¡± ¡°Alas, I¡¯m afraid that these people won¡¯t live for long. After offending Baron Spencer, they have no way to survive.¡± Some people sighed in their hearts when they saw the revelry. They felt they were at the end of their lives as they had offended Baron Spencer. Suddenly, someone pointed at a dried corpse and a horse the residents brought along. He exclaimed, ¡°You guys, look! That corpse seems to be Baron Spencer!¡± ¡°I saw this same armor on the Baron a year ago!¡± ¡°And that horse is surely his mount!¡± ¡°What?!¡± The residents in the town gasped! ¡°Was Baron Spencer really killed?¡± It was unexpected! A few townsfolk carefully walked out, trying to confirm the news before them. Finally, they caught sight of Baron Spencer¡¯s corpse. Based on Mayor Hesius and Alexander¡¯s expressions, the news was true! ¡°Baron Spencer was really killed!¡± Additionally, the same Arthur from a month ago killed Baron Spencer! It had only been one month since he left, but Arthur had already gained enough power to defeat that man! Arthur¡¯s growth speed shocked many people. Many residents ran in all directions, bringing the news to the forces behind them. The death of Baron Spencer and the birth of a new strong man. It would definitely change the long-standing division of power in this region. After discovering that the Baron had died, all the townspeople rushed over. Many cursed the mayor and the security chief. Others rushed into their houses and found a few dazed girls. Then, they hugged each other in pain. Arthur couldn¡¯t help but frown at their past evil deeds. ¡ª Outside the town, people were still singing and dancing in Baron Spencer¡¯s castle. It wasn¡¯t unprecedented that someone challenged the Spencer family. However, in the end, they would be killed by the Baron. In their hearts, Baron Spencer symbolized invincibility. All of Baron Spencer¡¯s wives were jubilant except for the one whose son had just died. Because one of the wives had lost a son, they could get more things. After a while, there was a noise outside. ¡°Did the Baron kill Arthur and bring his head back?¡± One of Baron Spencer¡¯s wives exclaimed. ¡°That¡¯s definitely the case!¡± ¡°I want to place Arthur¡¯s head on top of Brour¡¯s grave!¡± she said. As Brour¡¯s biological mother, she ran out with a venomous expression. Each time Baron Spencer left for an expedition, he would always bring a generous amount of loot. They were now looking forward to what the Baron had brought back. But the closer the sounds outside were, the more they felt something was off. It seemed a little too loud and didn¡¯t sound like servants who had brought back spoils of war. Usually, Baron Spencer would chop off their heads if these servants dared to be so noisy. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong! What¡¯s happening outside? Go and take a look!¡± One of the Baron¡¯s wives pointed at a servant and anxiously ordered. Before the servant could go far, he ran back in from outside. He ran before the madams and shouted, ¡°Baron Spencer is dead!¡± ¡°Run, the Baron has been killed by Arthur!¡± ¡°Those townspeople have already taken his corpse to the gate of our castle!¡± The Baron¡¯s wives and relatives exchanged glances with each other. They all saw the disbelief in the other party¡¯s eyes. Smack! A loud slap landed on the servant¡¯s face. ¡°Bastard!¡± One of the ladies cursed. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡± ¡°No one in the surrounding towns is a match for the Baron. Who would have the ability to kill him?¡± She gave the servant another slap. The entire place fell silent. ¡°Ma¡­ Ma¡¯am, It¡¯s¡­ It¡¯s true. The townspeople are already running over.¡± The servant said as he touched his face. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Everyone in the building was in disbelief. The invincible Baron Spencer was defeated? Furthermore, he was defeated by some kid? Was this for real? Could this servant be lying to them? They all looked out of the window of the castle. There was a sea of people outside. Standing in front of the crowd were a few young men instead of Baron Spencer. Beside them, the mayor and the chief of the Public Security Bureau were thrown to the side while tied up! Their clothes were torn and tattered, making them look like beggars. It was apparent they had been abused. Aside from that, behind them were all residents from Huska. None of them were servants of the Spencer family. None of the people sent by Baron Spencer came back! If the Baron were still alive, that would¡¯ve been impossible. Alas, they still couldn¡¯t believe that the Baron was dead. Chapter 20 - Storming the Castle, Rivers of Blood Chapter 20 Storming the Castle, Rivers of Blood However, one of the servants had a heavy feeling in his heart. ¡°Madams, that corpse seems to be Baron Spencer.¡± A servant pointed at a corpse below and said in a trembling voice. In an instant, all the madams¡¯ eyes narrowed! ¡°That¡¯s a dried corpse! What nonsense are you talking about?¡± ¡°The Baron doesn¡¯t look like that at all!¡± Someone said angrily as they kicked the servant. They wanted to hide the panic in their hearts. However, their trembling bodies revealed their nervousness. This matter wasn¡¯t settled yet as those people in front of the castle continued to approach! ¡°Lowly commoners, get back!¡± ¡°How dare you approach the Baron¡¯s castle. Do you want to die that badly?¡± Baron Spencer¡¯s family members shouted from above the castle. They wanted to order these people to leave. They broke out in cold sweat when these people clearly didn¡¯t intend to retreat as they approached the gate. Shortly after, they rammed a large wooden stake against the gate! These lowlifes wanted to force the castle¡¯s gate open? Everyone in the building felt chills run down their backs upon this sight. If these townspeople could go this far, then the Baron might really be dead! ¡°No!¡± Unable to handle the pressure, a few of the Baron¡¯s wives passed out with a scream. Bang! Bang! A powerful explosion erupted as the castle¡¯s gate opened. As no experts nor servants were guarding the gate, the initially indestructible gate was now weak and couldn¡¯t stand a single blow. Arthur stood in front of the troop and led the townspeople in. They felt dizzy the moment they stepped inside the extravagant building. The entire castle was filled with a luxurious atmosphere. Decorating the halls were expensive statues crafted by masters. Moreover, the silverware had a gold inlaid layer, shining with a faint luster. It was hard to imagine that such a luxurious fortress existed in a society where even food was a major issue. Arthur walked forward. Many of the castle¡¯s servants had already snatched up some things and fled. By contrast, some core members of the Spencer family were now under Arthur¡¯s control. All these people deserved death. After all, the members of the Spencer family had a bad habit of killing people for fun. Many people held grudges against them. Arthur didn¡¯t want to care about these people¡¯s lives, so he left them to the villagers. As he pondered, Arthur saw a few women approaching him. They slowly removed their clothes as they walked, seductively winking to Arthur. It wasn¡¯t a wonder Baron Spencer favored these women; they were incredibly beautiful. A normal man would certainly be tempted by these women, especially when they almost completely took off their clothes. They stuck to Arthur, wrapping their arms around his. ¡°All of you are the Baron¡¯s women?¡± Arthur asked with a cold smile. The few women who wanted to seduce him froze and nodded. They leaned their bodies against Arthur and said, ¡°We¡¯re the most beautiful women in our towns favored by the Baron!¡± ¡°We admire the strong, and you¡¯re more powerful than Baron Spencer. Therefore, we¡¯re offering ourselves to you!¡± ¡°In addition, we can help you sort out the Baron¡¯s properties. As long as you agree, those lowly townspeople will not get any share.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll become the king of this region!¡± Arthur shook his head and said, ¡°How many innocent people have you killed? How much blood do you have on your hands?¡± ¡°Rather than doing this useless thing, you should go out and explain yourselves to them. I might allow you to leave if they¡¯re willing to let you go.¡± Their faces paled because Arthur was unmoved by their bodies and instead wanted to hand them over to the villagers. They¡¯ve gotten power ever since they became Baron Spencer¡¯s wives. They abused their privileges by doing whatever they wanted. They oppressed many townspeople as they killed, burnt houses, and destroyed corpses. The townspeople had long wanted to turn them into ashes thanks to their actions. If they were to come out now, how could they stay alive? ¡°You can leave now. Someone will come investigate your crimes and convict you.¡± Arthur said indifferently, unfazed by their beauty. Although he had gotten revenge, there were still many townspeople who hadn¡¯t been avenged. Their stories were just as tragic as his, and it was all caused by these people in front of him. Right now, Arthur couldn¡¯t let these sinful people off for his selfish desires. ¡°You devil!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have the right to judge us! When we contact Count Magnus, he¡¯ll definitely help us!¡± ¡°You must hire the best carriage to send us to Count Magnus¡¯s territory!¡± ¡°My daughter Carlo is the fianc¨¦e of Count Magnus¡¯s son. Soon enough, I¡¯ll have a high position!¡± ¡°Without our support, do you think you can still rule this region?¡± ¡°That¡¯ll be impossible. Count Magnus will come and annihilate you very soon!¡± ¡°When the time comes, you¡¯ll be the one kneeling on the ground and begging us to spare your life!¡± Baron Spencer¡¯s wives warned Arthur with twisted faces. They didn¡¯t dare to go out and face the villagers. Thus, they hoped that their threat could buy some time. As long as the news reached Count Magnus¡¯s territory, there would still be a chance. Arthur looked at their naked bodies and hideous faces. He shook his head and revealed a determined smile. He had already made all the preparations and wasn¡¯t afraid of anyone¡¯s revenge. Arthur raised the sword in his hand. ¡°What¡­ What¡¯re you doing?¡± ¡°No!¡± ¡°You can¡¯t kill us!¡± ¡°Kill us, and you¡¯ll be met with the wrath of a Count!¡± ¡°That¡¯s something you won¡¯t be able to withstand!¡± The women panicked. However, Arthur¡¯s mind was calm as water. He wasn¡¯t affected by their words. Thump! Thump! The sound of bodies falling to the ground could be heard. In the room, Baron Spencer¡¯s several wives had also become corpses. After dealing with this matter, Arthur moved to the castle¡¯s hall. Verus and the town chief dealt with Baron Spencer¡¯s wealth, land, and illegal imprisonment matters. Now, the entire castle was in chaos. Many villagers were holding each other¡¯s heads, crying with relief. After so many years of torture, they thought revenge would never come. Making Baron Spencer¡¯s wives and children pay for their sins was impossible. But now, Arthur gave them this chance. Due to this, many people would call out Arthur¡¯s name when they saw him. They called him a hero. After a while, the sky darkened, and it was almost nighttime. A few people hurriedly arrived at the castle. They asked if Arthur was here and requested to meet him. Chapter 21 - Announcing a New Mayor and Starting Another Life Simulation Chapter 21 Announcing a New Mayor and Starting Another Life Simulation Verus ran over and told Arthur that these people were mayors of nearby towns. They came here because the initial ruler here, Baron Spencer, had been killed by Arthur. They came over to see Arthur¡¯s attitude. If Arthur decided to stay here, they wanted to worship him the same way they worshiped Baron Spencer. At this moment, a group of town mayors stood outside the castle. They felt scared as they looked at the chaotic castle before them. They feared that Arthur wouldn¡¯t accept their conditions and asked for more. The things Baron Spencer asked for before were already too much for them. Due to this, the few small towns nearby were all in a miserable state. If Arthur demanded more offerings, the residents would end up starving and becoming refugees. After waiting for a while, one of the townspeople told them Arthur had agreed to meet them. Immediately, they looked at each other in joy. They would have a chance as long as Arthur was willing to talk! They walked into the castle together. Arthur sat there quietly and looked at these people. Their bodies trembled with nervousness, and their hands rubbed the corners of their clothes. ¡°S-Sir Arthur, from now on, shall we pay you the same amount we paid Baron Spencer?¡± Arthur immediately shook his head. The town mayors held their breaths. As expected, this man in front of them was worse than Baron Spencer! Cold sweat started to form on their backs. One of the mayors put up a finger and observed his expression. ¡°Then do you want it 10% higher than before this?¡± Arthur shook his head again. The town mayors felt as if they had fallen into an icy cave. An increase of 10% wasn¡¯t enough for this man! 10% was equivalent to half a month¡¯s worth of food for everyone in the small towns. How many more people would starve to death if it increased further? They didn¡¯t even dare to imagine it. ¡°Th-then¡­ 20%?¡± A mayor asked stiffly. Arthur shook his head for the third time. The mayors were shocked. Was this transcendent not giving them a way out? ¡°Then how much do you want?¡± One of the mayors gritted his teeth and asked. ¡°I don¡¯t want anything, but you have to promise me one thing.¡± Arthur¡¯s lips curled into a faint smile. ¡°You¡­ You don¡¯t want anything?¡± It was as if thunder had exploded in the hearts of the mayors. This man didn¡¯t want anything from them? ¡°What¡¯s your request?¡± They couldn¡¯t believe their ears as they asked. After a short conversation, the town mayors were dumbfounded! Arthur didn¡¯t ask for money as Baron Spencer did; instead, he wanted to use the Baron¡¯s wealth to refurbish town buildings. He wanted to spend all the money on the townspeople! Furthermore, his only request was for Verus and Huska¡¯s town chief to become Huska¡¯s mayor and chief of the Public Security Bureau. Such a small request almost moved the other mayors to tears. Verus and the town chief widened their eyes in shock when they heard his request. Arthur wanted the two of them to manage Huska? Moreover, Arthur had also made them form alliances with the other small towns to prevent problems they couldn¡¯t solve in the future. Verus kept rejecting the offer, saying he wasn¡¯t capable enough and that Arthur should be the mayor. However, Arthur said that he wouldn¡¯t be staying for long and would leave Huska soon. In the end, Verus agreed. After getting a satisfactory answer, the mayors also went back happy. With such a change, they had a lot of matters to deal with. When night fell, Arthur didn¡¯t stay in the castle; instead, he returned to the village. He returned to his original home. This place was already dilapidated as someone had raised livestock inside. Although the residents had cleaned it up, it was still in a very bad state. Alas, Arthur was the only one left in his originally lively family. Many people cleaning up warmly greeted Arthur when he walked around the house. Now, many of the residents said that Arthur would definitely die as a hero. Arthur chuckled and replied to some of them. Afterward, he didn¡¯t appear in front of them again. Walking into the wilderness, he found a less visible location and began to meditate. He placed Lu Yu to the side. At this moment, Lu Yu seemed to have a stronger demonic nature as he had absorbed a lot of transcendent blood. Although he hadn¡¯t started a simulation yet, he had already reached the peak of a high-grade magic tool. If he could improve a little more, he could break through and become an epic-grade magic tool. After checking his current state, Lu Yu decided to activate a Life Simulation. This time, he wanted to become an epic-grade magic tool. ¡°Would you like to start a Life Simulation?¡± The system¡¯s voice rang out in Lu Yu¡¯s mind. ¡°Yes!¡± Without any hesitation, Lu Yu chose to start the simulation. (100 points have been deducted. Life simulation activated] [Year 1: Arthur, whose strength had reached energy level two, used you to wipe out the entire Spencer family. After that, his name shook the nearby territory of the Canglan Empire.) (After that, Arthur enrolled into the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy under your suggestion.) [At the same time, Baron Spencer¡¯s daughter, Carlo, learned of her father¡¯s death. She was extremely sorrowful and postponed her wedding with Count Magnus¡¯s son. She swore that she¡¯d kill Arthur.) (Year 2: After the extermination of the Spencer family, Carlo began her revenge as she constantly sent assassins to kill Arthur. You protected Arthur from the assassins using your power.) (Year 3: With your aid, Arthur advanced extremely fast. He made a name for himself in the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. Additionally, he successfully advanced and became an energy level three transcendent.] SO (Year 4: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used (Blood-Drawing). The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. Arthur inherited your demonic nature as the wielder, but both of you could still control it.) (Year 5: Arthur added all kinds of ores to you and upgraded you into an epic-grade magic tool. In the same year, Carlo died under Arthur¡¯s sword.) (Year 6: Because of Carlo¡¯s death, Count Magnus¡¯s son flew into a rage and sent people to kill Arthur many times. You protected Arthur from them using your power.] (Year 7: Your demonic nature has improved. You could still control it now, but Arthur¡¯s power was no longer enough to suppress it, causing his personality to change. Other than Count Magnus¡¯s son, he made new enemies.] VVO (Year 8: Arthur successfully advanced into an energy level four transcendent. More enemies approached him, but Arthur relied on his strength and your power to defeat them.] Chapter 22 - Upgrading Into an Epic-Grade Weapon Chapter 22 Upgrading Into an Epic-Grade Weapon (Year 9: As he was in a hurry to break through, Arthur didn¡¯t suppress his demonic nature. As a result, his behavior worsened, and he began making enemies everywhere. As you continued to absorb blood, you obtained a new skill- [Perception).] (Year 10: Count Magnus¡¯s son heard that Arthur was mentally unstable and needed help, so he tried to kill Arthur again. In the end, you and Arthur ended him. Count Magnus was furious.] (Year 11: Under Count Magnus¡¯s hot pursuit, you and Arthur began a life of escape.] (Year 12: Count Magnus found Arthur. Arthur managed to escape with your help but was still heavily injured. Due to that, the opportunity for a breakthrough disappeared.) (Year 13: Arthur rested for a year. His injuries recovered thanks to his demonic nature, but his strength declined.] (Year 14: Arthur could no longer sit still and took you to the secret realm. It was said there was a way for him to break through to energy level five. He wanted to use this method and advance so he could defeat Count Magnus.] [You both encountered two transcendent creatures five levels lower than you in the secret realm. In the end, the creatures killed you and Arthur.] [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade B. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.] (Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining part of the ability from the Life Simulation.¡± ¡°With [Perception), the host develops perception similar to an eagle, you can clearly see things within a radius of several miles.¡± ¡°Please make your choice, esteemed host.¡± The simulation this time wasn¡¯t much different from the previous ones. Even though Lu Yu became an epic weapon, it didn¡¯t make many changes in Arthur¡¯s life. However, he had obtained a new skill. The overall result of this Life Simulation wasn¡¯t bad. ¡°Option 3.¡± Lu Yu made his choice. He wouldn¡¯t have gotten anything beneficial if he had chosen the other two. Under such circumstances, the memory fragments were extremely precious. Afterward, a whole new memory appeared in Lu Yu¡¯s mind. The new memory included Baron Spencer¡¯s daughter, Carlo. Additionally, there were fragments about Duke Magnus and the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. After recalling the memories, more than half of the night had passed. At this moment, the sun was about to rise. After completing two simulations, Lu Yu didn¡¯t have many points left. He used all his remaining points to repair himself. ¡°[Repair)!¡± ¡°Ding! (Repair) was successful.¡± Lu Yu felt his initially damaged sword body shine when the notification appeared. The worn-out hilt now looked like it was made of epic-grade materials and had an extraordinary texture. After he was done repairing, Lu Yu checked Arthur¡¯s panel. [Name: Arthur) [Age: 17] [Ability: Energy level two(Beginner)] [Weapon: Epic-grade Magic Sword] (Occupation: Transcendent ¨C Trainee knight] Arthur felt the changes in his longsword and woke up from his meditation. He looked at Lu Yu and was pleasantly surprised. After one night, Lu Yu had upgraded to the level of an epic-grade weapon. This was truly shocking. However, thinking of Lu Yu¡¯s past identity as a divine weapon, Arthur was relieved. For an ordinary weapon to become an epic-grade weapon, the chances were slim no matter how many materials were smelted. It was much easier to restore it to epic-grade as a divine weapon. Arthur tensed up and asked Lu Yu, ¡°Senior, where are we going next?¡± ¡°Head to Cantero City first. Three days later, there will be people from the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy there to select new students. You need to pass this selection and join the academy.¡± Lu Yu said as he used the [Dream] skill on Arthur. Hearing Lu Yu¡¯s voice, Arthur was slightly shocked. The sword spirit had been with him all this time and never left him. Additionally, Lu Yu helped him fight against Baron Spencer¡¯s forces. Arthur never had time to search for any information, but this senior already knew there would be people from the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy in Cantero City within three days! Arthur was amazed. Within the borders of the Canglan Empire, there were four great transcendent academies renowned throughout the continent; Sky Radiance, Night Owl, Thunder, and Ice Snow. These academies had nurtured many famous holy knights and mages in history! This was especially so for the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy, which was still at its peak. Moreover, rumors said there were still living holy knights and mages in the academy. If this senior spirit could predict the actions of such an academy, then it must have amazing power! When Arthur heard Lu Yu¡¯s words, he was even more convinced that Lu Yu was once a divine weapon. No other force could have such mysterious power other than the gods and their weapons. In the legends, some divine weapons could predict the future! Arthur felt much more at ease. Although he¡¯d already gotten revenge on Baron Spencer and exterminated his entire family, Arthur wasn¡¯t safe. After all, Count Magnus¡¯s forces were slowly approaching him in the darkness. If he weren¡¯t careful, he would be devoured by the other party. Counts represented the power of the fourth or fifth energy level and could easily destroy a city. They were existences beyond the imagination of humans. Falling out with such a powerful being made Arthur slightly panic. However, he felt at ease when he thought of the weapon beside him that had infinite power and could only be completely controlled by gods. No matter how strong a Count was, he was no match for a god. Since Lu Yu pointed out the directions, Arthur didn¡¯t need to worry anymore. He just needed to keep moving forward. Afterward, Arthur asked Lu Yu respectfully, ¡°Senior, I still don¡¯t know your name. How should I address you?¡± ¡°A name?¡± ¡°It¡¯s been far too long.¡± Lu Yu¡¯s voice was filled with confusion as he hadn¡¯t come up with a name yet. He had already claimed to be a divine weapon. So if he had such a simple name, it wouldn¡¯t make sense. Arthur¡¯s heart skipped a beat when he heard Lu Yu say it was too long ago. As expected, the era in which the divine artifact existed was too ancient. It belonged to a period of history that nobody could comprehend, so much so that he had even forgotten his own name. ¡°You can call me Chaos. Since I¡¯m now in the form of a demonic sword, you can call me Chaos Demon Sword.¡± Chapter 23 - Guidance From the God, Lu Yu Chapter 23 Guidance From the God, Lu Yu ¡°As for a name like you humans, I recall my former comrades called me Lu Yu.¡± ¡°Lu Yu?¡± Arthur faced difficulty trying to say the two words. Saying it out wasn¡¯t as smooth as pronouncing ¡®Chaos Demon Sword¡¯. Arthur could only sigh in his heart. The name of the artifact was so different compared to the names he had seen and heard. Lu Yu saw Arthur¡¯s confused look and smiled in his heart. This was just a difference in pronunciation between eastern and western people. Arthur realized it was time to leave Huska. He walked toward the town, ready to bid farewell to his friends. However, when he arrived at the town¡¯s entrance, he was shocked by the sea of people! ¡°This¡­¡± Arthur looked at his best friend, Verus, who¡¯d changed into the mayor¡¯s uniform and looked much more energetic. ¡°Verus, what¡¯s going on?¡± Arthur pointed at the crowd and asked. The entire town gathered together as if they were having a grand celebration. Many held flower baskets, clothes, money, and other precious things. It was as if they were sending off an important person with heartfelt smiles. ¡°Arthur, you should ask them yourself.¡± Verus stepped aside and gave way to Arthur. Arthur walked forward. Suddenly, the sound of the surging crowd stirred up layers of huge waves! ¡°Arthur our hero!¡± ¡°The hero who defeated the evil Baron!¡± ¡°The one who saved the town!¡± ¡°The man who brought us light!¡± Everyone¡¯s voice was filled with sincerity. Moreover, some of them had tears in their eyes. They ran over and hung flower wreaths around Arthur¡¯s neck. Then, they kissed his cheeks and gave Arthur their most sincere blessings. Before returning to the crowd, they gave Arthur a sincere hug. Furthermore, some of them even knelt and kissed Arthur¡¯s shoes. This unique etiquette represented their highest respect and their most sincere gratitude. ¡°This is our gift. We hope you can accept it.¡± Many townspeople walked over. They raised the flower baskets in their hands. Inside it was cloth, food, money, and some other things. These were the foundations of their survival; nothing was more precious to them than this. But now, they were willing to give them to Arthur. Arthur, who had defeated the Baron, killed the town mayor and the security chief and brought them peace. ¡°Hero Arthur!¡± ¡°The hero who defeated the evil Baron!¡± ¡°The man who brought us light!¡± ¡°The one who saved Huska!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The waves of voices around them never stopped. Many people couldn¡¯t get close because there were too many of them. Thus, they used their own ways to express their gratitude. Arthur waved his hand, indicating that he didn¡¯t need any gifts. He pulled Verus over and said, ¡°I¡¯m already leaving Huska, you can ask everyone to return now.¡± ¡°Arthur, are you really going to leave?¡± Hearing that Arthur was leaving, Verus¡¯s eyes turned red. He grabbed Arthur¡¯s hand and asked in disbelief. The town chief, who was now the security chief, also walked over and said, ¡°Arthur, this is your home. Everyone wants you to stay.¡± ¡°You can stay here.¡± ¡°Everyone in this town is your family.¡± ¡°Everyone wants you to stay!¡± ¡°Yeah, Arthur, stay!¡± Everyone urged Arthur to stay with them. Arthur was touched, but Huska wasn¡¯t the end of his path. He raised his sword and pointed at it, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already received guidance from the gods for my next path.¡± ¡°The place I need to go is in another direction.¡± After hearing Arthur mention the guidance of the gods, the group of people who wanted to persuade Arthur were amazed! ¡°Did the gods guide you back here?¡± Verus asked with his eyes wide open. Arthur nodded and didn¡¯t say anything. Instead, he only gently raised Lu Yu. Seeing Arthur¡¯s actions, the townspeople were shocked. Could it be that the gods guided everything? Otherwise, how could Arthur, who was just at energy level one a month ago, defeat Baron Spencer within such a short time? Their expressions changed. Arthur wasn¡¯t the only one who saved them. The god watching them from the dark also saved them! Their breathing became a little rushed. So this was the truth? The town chief recalled everything that happened after Arthur returned. The sword in Arthur¡¯s hand seemed to have unfathomable power! It was obvious that Baron Spencer had the upper hand in the fight back then. But in the end, Arthur¡¯s sword exploded with a strange energy. After that, Arthur¡¯s strength suddenly increased by levels. Even Baron Spencer couldn¡¯t withstand the sudden burst of power and was finally killed! Now that he thought about it, wasn¡¯t that a miracle by the gods? The sword held mighty power that only gods could possess! Was it the incarnation of god? Was it truly the one that guided Arthur? Everyone¡¯s hearts were beating fast after realizing the truth behind everything. They were actually fortunate enough to witness such a miracle happen! Afterward, Arthur waved his hand and left the town. ¡°Arthur, this town will always be your home! We¡¯ll always be your family!¡± ¡°You¡¯re free to come back anytime!¡± Verus¡¯s eyes were red as he shouted behind Arthur. Arthur smiled and nodded at him. His back continued to walk into the distance until he finally turned into a small dot and disappeared at the end of the horizon. Besides Verus, the people were also moved as they watched Arthur slowly leave. After Arthur left, they thoughtfully built two statues in the town. One of the statues was a handsome young man holding a longsword. He was stepping on Baron Spencer and protecting everyone. The other one was a sword with a special appearance. There weren¡¯t many legends about this sword except that it was a powerful and merciful god. Rumors said that when humans were in trouble, this god had guided a hero to save the world. Chapter 24 - Jynx Chapter 24 Jynx Arthur, who had left the town, didn¡¯t know about the statues. He brought Lu Yu back into the wilderness and headed toward Cantero City. He had already reached energy level two, so his walking speed was much faster. Within a day, he was already over a hundred kilometers away from Huska. After another night, Arthur arrived at Cantero City. On the city walls, there was news that people from the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy would come in two days to select new students! Arthur was even more impressed with Lu Yu¡¯s incredible power when he saw this message. No matter if it were holy knights or mages, they would still be sensed by Lu Yu¡¯s perception. With the help of such a powerful force, Arthur¡¯s courage to face Count Magnus increased by a notch. Like Arthur, many people had received the news and came to Cantero City. The city was filled with young people, and the surroundings were very noisy. Many people who couldn¡¯t find an inn set up simple tents by the roadside to sleep. It was obvious they wouldn¡¯t be staying here for long. In this chaotic environment, many people held their wallets tightly in concern it would be stolen. At this moment, Lu Yu was looking at his surroundings with great interest using [Perception). ¡°Catch the thief!¡± ¡°The person in front stole my things. Come and catch the thief!¡± A blue-haired girl was frantically chasing after a figure in front of her. She looked very anxious as she cried while running. The item stolen from her seemed to be very important. However, nobody seemed to have any intentions of helping her, no matter how loudly she shouted. Instead, they all glanced at her indifferently and didn¡¯t take any action. Soon, the thief disappeared into the crowd. The girl couldn¡¯t track the thief down anymore. She looked at the crowd in front of her with a dejected expression, her eyes full of regret. She shouldn¡¯t have brought it outside with her. Just when she thought the stolen item would never come back, a young man wearing country clothes walked up to her with a bag and said, ¡°Is this yours?¡± Jynx glanced at the boy, and her eyes immediately lit up with ecstasy! ¡°Yes, It¡¯s mine! I¡¯m Jynx, thank you so much for helping me!¡± Then, she happily took her bag and deeply bowed to Arthur. Arthur waved his hand. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. The thief ran in front of me, so I just caught him.¡± ¡°Oh, you should check if there¡¯s anything missing. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anything precious in there, so the thief might¡¯ve taken something.¡± When Arthur saw Jynx, he immediately noticed the clothing she wore. This girl didn¡¯t lack any money, so why was she so sad over a stolen wallet? As Jynx heard Arthur say something might¡¯ve been stolen from the bag, she quickly opened it. It wasn¡¯t until she saw an ordinary iron ring that she heaved a sigh of relief. No matter which way Arthur looked, the ring seemed worthless. She put the ring on her finger carefully and said to Arthur gratefully, ¡°This is my mother¡¯s keepsake. It¡¯s really precious to me. Thank you for getting it back for me.¡± While Arthur and Jynx were conversing, Lu Yu used his display skill. (Name: Jynx) (Age: 17] [Ability: Energy level two(Beginner)] (Weapon: High-grade Magic Staff] [Occupation: Transcendent ¨C Apprentice mage] Jynx raised her hand in the direction of the light with a joyful expression. She stared at the ring for a long time before putting it away. She wrapped the ring many times with an expensive piece of fabric and finally put it in her pocket before sighing in relief. Jynx saw that Arthur had been staring at her with a curious smile on his face. Noticing this, she turned red from embarrassment. She touched her tear-streaked face because she couldn¡¯t catch up with the thief earlier. Then, she stood before Arthur and said, ¡°I really have to thank you for today. Can you tell me your name?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Arthur, and I came from a town called Huska. I¡¯m happy to be of help.¡± Arthur replied. ¡°It¡¯s great that you didn¡¯t lose your things. Since the matter is settled, I¡¯ll leave now.¡± Arthur patted his clothes, which were wrinkled from the strenuous exercise. He got up and prepared to leave. ¡°Wait a moment!¡± Jynx stopped Arthur as soon as he turned around. ¡°I would¡¯ve lost a very precious item if it weren¡¯t for you, so I must show proper gratitude. Is there anything you need?¡± Jynx¡¯s eyes widened as she looked at Arthur expectantly, ¡°Anything like gold coins, or a set of new clothes.¡± Arthur smiled when he heard Jynx¡¯s words. Jynx seemed to be an easy person to get along with. Based on her outfit, she shouldn¡¯t be short of money. However, Arthur didn¡¯t lack any of those things. ¡°Thank you,¡± Arthur replied with a smile. ¡°If you really want to show gratitude, then just don¡¯t lose the ring again next time.¡± ¡°As for the other things, I don¡¯t need them.¡± Upon hearing Arthur¡¯s reply, Jynx, who was supposed to be disappointed, thought of something ¡°You¡¯re here to participate in the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s recruitment, right?¡± she asked. ¡°How did you know?¡± Arthur¡¯s brows twitched. She had seen through his intentions, so he couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. Jynx placed her hands behind her back and confidently said, ¡°It¡¯s because you came from a very far place and you¡¯re still very young. Recently, a lot of young people from far away are here to participate in the recruitment.¡± ¡°Moreover, you¡¯re very good at fighting. You¡¯re obviously a kind transcendent. You helped me out, but you don¡¯t want anything in return. Such a person would definitely not hurt anyone or take advantage of the current situation in the city to steal around.¡± ¡°Through this, I guessed that you¡¯re here to participate in the recruitment. Am I right?¡± Arthur couldn¡¯t help but praise Jynx¡¯s reasoning ability. He thought she was just a normal noble girl who had been robbed, but he didn¡¯t expect her logic to be so clear. After only a few minutes of interaction, he understood what had happened. From the looks of it, the ring just now was so precious that she got flustered when it was stolen. Otherwise, the thief wouldn¡¯t have escaped so easily. After hearing Jynx¡¯s reasoning, Arthur nodded and said, ¡°Your reasoning is correct. I¡¯m indeed here to participate in the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s recruitment.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then come to my ball tonight!¡± ¡°My father is Viscount Alger. He¡¯s a teacher at the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. We just happened to be here, so we wanted to hold a banquet for Cantero City¡¯s nobles.¡± ¡°At the banquet, there will be many teachers in charge of the academy¡¯s recruitment. If you¡¯re willing to come, I¡¯m positive that with your strength, your chances of entering the academy will be high!¡± Jynx looked at Arthur with anticipation. Chapter 25 - Aristocratic Ball Chapter 25 Aristocratic Ball It would make her very happy if Arthur decided to accept her help. Arthur pondered for a while and finally nodded. Right now, he was still clueless about the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s recruitment procedures. He only knew that Lu Yu was guiding him there. Additionally, he had no idea how to get attention through the recruitment process. This party was a rare opportunity to introduce himself to the key people of the academy. ¡°You won¡¯t be disappointed. With your strength, those big shots will definitely favor you!¡± Jynx said with certainty. After deciding on the time and place for the ball, Arthur and Jynx went their separate ways. Arthur went to find an inn. Jynx initially wanted to help Arthur with these matters, but Arthur refused. He didn¡¯t want to receive everything from others just because he did them a small favor. However, Cantero City was indeed too crowded. Due to that, many inns were already full. The only unoccupied inns were all frighteningly expensive. Shortly after, Arthur found a hotel that looked rather ordinary. In contrast to the exterior, the price was as high as 30 gold coins a night. For an ordinary person, this was an incredible number. However, it was nothing for Arthur. After all, he had gained a lot of wealth from killing Baron Spencer and the bandits. Although he didn¡¯t voluntarily collect them, he had already gotten an astonishing amount of100000 gold coins and gold notes. After taking a bath and meditating for a while, Arthur brought Lu Yu and headed to the ball that Jynx mentioned. The party was held in a massive and lavish restaurant. From the outside, the building looked like a vast auditorium. Arthur observed the door. There were marble pillars decorated with gold patterns at the top beside the entrance. The door itself was exquisitely designed and looked grand, suitable for nobles. A group of guards stood by the door, smiling and elegantly greeting the guests. One by one, nobles in tuxedos took out their letters and were politely led in. As Arthur watched, a familiar figure ran out from beside the building Jynx wore a lace dress made of high-quality fabric embroidered with gold threads. The dress was exposed at the neckline and wrapped around her thin figure, revealing her curves. Additionally, the dress was adorned with beautiful pearls that shone as she moved around. She no longer looked like the crying little girl a few hours ago. Jynx looked at Arthur in surprise and said, ¡°Arthur, you¡¯re finally here. Come, I¡¯ll bring you in!¡± Then, she ran in with Arthur. The guards at the door wanted to persuade the young lady when they saw her running with her skirt. However, by the time they came to their senses, Jynx and Arthur had already disappeared from their sight. As soon as he entered the restaurant, Arthur smelled a pleasant fragrance. The food was mixed with special spices, enveloping the building with an aromatic smell. There were a group of nobles and their offspring talking around them. Wearing tuxedos, their mannerisms were completely different from Huska¡¯s townspeople. Arthur had seen the clothes of nobles before. The least nicely-dressed people were Barons, and some were even Viscounts. As a commoner, he seemed a little out of place. Due to that, Arthur¡¯s actions became a little uneasy. However, he touched his sword and observed his surroundings. His nervousness immediately dissipated. Many of the Barons in front of him were only in the second energy level. There weren¡¯t many people stronger than him, and only a few could match Baron Spencer¡¯s strength. Moreover, most of their children were only energy level one, and a majority of them weren¡¯t as strong as Arthur was a month ago. If he applied to the Officials of the Canglan Empire and paid enough money, he could also become a Baron after a while. However, he didn¡¯t have the corresponding fief. Jynx led Arthur forward until they reached a man in a Viscount¡¯s attire. The man wore a casual black hat and a black tuxedo with gold embroidery. The tuxedo was like a long robe that dragged behind him. Furthermore, he wore straight black pants with a small scimitar attached to his black gilded belt. Although his face was fair, there were some wrinkles on his face as he faintly smiled. It wasn¡¯t difficult to see he could make noble ladies drunk with his face when he was younger. Arthur noticed the Viscount in front of him was a peak energy level three user. He was the strongest person Arthur had seen so far. Jynx stood in front of the man and pulled Arthur over. She said sweetly, ¡°Dad, this is Arthur, the one I told you about this afternoon.¡± Then, she said to Arthur, ¡°Arthur, this is my father, Viscount Alger.¡± Without waiting for Arthur to speak, Viscount Alger walked over and said affectionately, ¡°Arthur, I¡¯d like to thank you on behalf of my daughter. Your actions today protected her mother¡¯s only keepsake.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even know how to properly thank you. If you need anything, do tell me. I¡¯ll definitely do my best to help you.¡± Arthur, who was still considering how to greet him, was startled by Viscount Alger¡¯s hospitality. At this moment, Lu Yu couldn¡¯t help but smile when he observed the Viscount¡¯s demeanor. Viscount Alger seemed to be a slave to his daughter and couldn¡¯t bear to see his daughter cry. Jynx might¡¯ve grown up under deep love. ¡°Sir Alger, I really didn¡¯t do much. The thief just so happened to run by me.¡± Arthur shook his head wryly and rejected Alger¡¯s offer to repay him. Standing at the side, Jynx was clearly annoyed by her father¡¯s actions. She pushed Viscount Alger aside and said, ¡°Dad, you go entertain the guests. I¡¯ll bring Arthur around the cocktail party.¡± Afterward, she brought Arthur and ran to another section of the ball. Meanwhile, two young nobles who had just filled their glasses with wine were about to approach Jynx when they saw her. As soon as they got close, Jynx ran away with an unknown person. In embarrassment, they looked at their drinks in a daze. They looked at each other and frowned. Seeing Arthur, who seemed close to Jynx, their expressions were unfriendly. Chapter 26 - You Dont Bark Back at Barking Dogs Chapter 26 You Don¡¯t Bark Back at Barking Dogs The two of them walked over to Jynx and Arthur with hostile expressions. At this moment, Jynx was introducing various delicacies to Arthur and the differences in food and drink between Cantero City and the capital. Grott was the first to approach Arthur. He stood beside Arthur and interrupted his conversation with Jynx. ¡°Beautiful Jynx, you really are like a bright pearl at this banquet tonight. I¡¯m sure that anyone who sees you will be stunned by your beauty.¡± As he spoke, he extended his hand and made an inviting gesture. ¡°If i can dance with a beautiful pearl like you, it would be the biggest blessing for me.¡± Jynx looked at the boy who suddenly came over and wanted to dance with her, frowning impatiently. ¡°Grott, thank you for your invitation, but I don¡¯t have any intention of dancing.¡± Then, she tried to pull Arthur to another place. She wanted to stay away from this person who made her feel uncomfortable. Ferguson also came over from the other side. He blocked Jynx and Arthur¡¯s path, and his mouth¡¯s corners curled slightly. He looked at Arthur with a dark expression and said, ¡°Sir, my name is Ferguson, a friend of Miss Jynx.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve seen you around here before. May I ask your name?¡± When Ferguson approached, his silver hair was already close to Arthur¡¯s cheek. In his gloomy eyes, there was no doubt that his gaze was unfriendly. Looking at Ferguson, Arthur frowned and said, ¡°My name is Arthur, and I¡¯m from Huska. I just met Jynx this afternoon, so it¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know me.¡± When Ferguson realized Arthur wasn¡¯t a noble and came from a remote town, he smiled and said to Jynx, ¡°Miss Jynx, you¡¯re a noble, and you¡¯re the most dazzling pearl at tonight¡¯s reception. Everyone¡¯s eyes are on you. In contrast, Sir Arthur is a commoner from outside this city. Therefore, you should stay away from this country bumpkin, otherwise it¡¯ll damage your noble image.¡± Ferguson¡¯s voice didn¡¯t sound like it was meant for a conversation. His voice was booming, and almost everyone around him heard his words. Many nobles looked over, and Grott, who was rejected, leaned to the side. In a surprised tone, he said loudly, ¡°Aiya, I was wondering where this uncouth kid came from. So you¡¯re a commoner from the countryside.¡± As soon as Grott finished speaking, many noble children around him laughed loudly. ¡°Look, the way he¡¯s holding the wine glass! Hahaha¡­ Does he think he¡¯s holding a sword? He shouldn¡¯t even be gripping a sword that hard!¡± ¡°What a country bumpkin! He wants to covet Miss Jynx without knowing any noble etiquette? That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± A group of people gathered around. ¡°Do you guys think this country bumpkin sneaked in? No one invited him.¡± ¡°We should check his invitation. If he doesn¡¯t have it, we should throw him out.¡± Under the deliberate guidance of Grott and Ferguson, many people frowned at Arthur and spoke ill of him. Jynx heard the voices around her grow louder, as well as the smug looks in Grott and Ferguson¡¯s eyes. How could she not understand that the two were trying to embarrass Arthur? Her expression was a little angry. She stood before Arthur and said, ¡°Arthur is my friend. I personally invited him to the party.¡± ¡°He helped me catch a thief and retrieved my stolen items. He¡¯s my benefactor, so no one has the right to kick him out!¡± When Grott heard that Arthur had helped Jynx catch a thief, his expression darkened, but he quickly returned to normal. He looked at Jynx with a smile and said, ¡°Miss Jynx, even if this country bumpkin helped you, you could¡¯ve just given him some gold coins. Why did you bring him to the banquet?¡± ¡°Bringing a commoner to this banquet is embarrassing for us nobles.¡± ¡°Moreover, this country bumpkin might¡¯ve been in cahoots with the thief,¡± Ferguson added. ¡°He must¡¯ve had an ulterior motive for doing all this.¡± As Grott and Ferguson finished their words, the nobles around them responded, ¡°This boy is not fit to enter this place where we nobles are. It¡¯s better to get him out.¡± Jynx¡¯s expression darkened when she heard how disrespectful these two were to Arthur, trying to incite the other nobles to become enemies with him. She stood in front of Arthur, her eyes filled with anger. She wanted to scold the two and chase them away. Before she could speak, Arthur patted her shoulder and shook his head. He casually said, ¡°No matter how elegant the occasion is, you can¡¯t avoid hearing a few dog barks.¡± ¡°If you only listen to barking dogs, it¡¯ll only affect your mood. If you retaliate against their barking, you¡¯ll seem like a joke instead.¡± ¡°Pfft!¡± Jynx covered her mouth and laughed. Both Grott¡¯s and Ferguson¡¯s faces were frighteningly gloomy hearing Arthur¡¯s words. The group of nobles around them also had ugly expressions. At that moment, a woman squeezed through the crowd and came over. She had a head full of shiny golden hair that flowed like a waterfall. She wore an off-shoulder high-slit black dress. Her skin was fair, and her face was a sharp oval. She was about the same age as Jynx, but she looked more condescending compared to Jynx¡¯s intelligent demeanor. She was the daughter of Cantero City¡¯s mayor, Catherine. Although she was young, she was already the leader of this circle of nobles. All the noble heirs shut their mouths the moment they saw her. It was evident that her status was the highest among this group of people. Catherine¡¯s gaze was a little cold. Today was the same as usual; she had always been the center of attention at the party, and everyone gathered around her. However, all the attention on her was snatched away when this boy entered the ball with Jynx. Furthermore, she had always liked Grott, but he was always trying to approach Jynx. Although Jynx wasn¡¯t at fault, Catherine still hated the girl over that. Now, she was even more furious when this commoner, who was close to Jynx, called Grott a dog. She rushed in arrogantly and glanced at Arthur coldly. Then, she raised her hand and gestured, ¡°This is a ball for nobles; not some animal barn for commoners.¡± ¡°Men, chase this country bumpkin out!¡± Chapter 27 - Come at Me All at Once Chapter 27 Come at Me All at Once Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall changed! The two guards behind Catherine rushed over. They held spears in their hands and aimed at the space between Arthur¡¯s arms and waist. They didn¡¯t have any intention of speaking to Arthur. Instead, they wanted to attack and kick Arthur out directly! Arthur¡¯s expression turned ugly. The two guards were strong, and their spears were fast and powerful. If he weren¡¯t a transcendent and tried to resist, he would¡¯ve been pierced through on the spot! His expression turned cold as he grabbed the two spears. Boom! A huge aura instantly surged out! The surrounding nobles who weren¡¯t strong enough were all forced to take a step back by this powerful aura. The two guards holding the spears were at the center of Arthur¡¯s force. Arthur¡¯s hands pushed the spears to the side. Boom! After a loud bang, the spears broke inch by inch. Meanwhile, the two guards fell to the ground unconscious. ¡°This is the power of an energy level two user!¡± Some of the nobles gasped when they felt Arthur¡¯s power. This commoner was actually a transcendent, and he had reached energy level two! As the nobles¡¯ children, many were only at energy level one, far from the second level. Due to this, they all retreated and didn¡¯t want to get involved. Judging from Arthur¡¯s strength, he could easily become a noble. It was reasonable for him to come and participate in this meeting. However, Catherine¡¯s expression became uglier as she looked at her knocked-out guards. This was her city, and he was just some commoner from the countryside. So how dare he hit her people? He wasn¡¯t putting her, the city mayor¡¯s daughter, in his eyes. Next to her, Grott and Ferguson didn¡¯t look too good either. They thought Catherine¡¯s guards would throw Arthur out like a dead dog and completely embarrass him. However, they didn¡¯t expect that this country bumpkin was an energy level two transcendent. Catherine¡¯s guards had no way of dealing with him. However, they didn¡¯t retreat like the other noble heirs. As students of the transcendent academy, they had already reached the second energy level. Furthermore, they had learnt specialized magic and martial arts within the academy. They were both powerhouses within many energy level two users. They were fearless when they saw Arthur, a transcendent on the same level as them. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be a transcendent. You¡¯re here to participate in the selection, aren¡¯t you?¡± Ferguson leaned over. Arthur didn¡¯t respond to him. Instead, he frowned and pretended not to see him. When Ferguson saw Arthur¡¯s attitude toward him, he was so angry that his body trembled slightly and his fists clenched. On the other hand, Jynx could no longer contain her anger when she saw how Catherine had tried to chase Arthur out. She glared at Catherine and said with a dark expression, ¡°Catherine, you¡¯ve gone too far!¡± ¡°Arthur is my guest. As another guest, you have no right to ask him to leave. Your behavior tonight is completely against the etiquette of a noble!¡± ¡°Hehe.¡± Catherine laughed coldly. ¡°You have no right to teach me noble etiquette when you¡¯re hanging around with country bumpkins.¡± When Grott heard the two arguing, he quickly came to smooth things over. He pointed his finger at Arthur and said, ¡°We¡¯re just teaching Arthur the etiquette that a noble should have.¡± ¡°Otherwise, who knows what he¡¯ll do when he becomes a noble. He might tarnish our reputation.¡± Grott looked at Arthur and said coldly, ¡°Although he has reached energy level two, he still won¡¯t be able to pass the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s selection.¡± ¡°However, we¡¯re all students of the academy. Therefore, today¡¯s occasion is suitable for us to give Arthur some pointers.¡± ¡°Perhaps, with our guidance, Arthur can improve and enter the academy.¡± Grott stared at Arthur and mockingly said, ¡°Or do you not have the courage to accept the guidance of others?¡± Ferguson also stood up and said, ¡°You¡¯re just a transcendent from the countryside; you¡¯ve never seen real magic and martial arts. So it¡¯s normal if you don¡¯t have the courage.¡± Jynx could tell they were trying to provoke Arthur. They wanted to use this method to fight them. She walked between them, her dress fluttering. She wanted to help Arthur reject their provocation. Her father was a teacher at the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. As a student of the academy, she naturally knew the difference between transcendents from the academy and transcendents from outside. Furthermore, Grott and Ferguson had already been in the academy for a year and received guidance from various teachers. Arthur, who had entered energy level two without any advice, was hardly a match for them. However, just as she was about to speak, Arthur pressed her shoulder and smiled confidently. He said to Grott and Ferguson, ¡°You two want to challenge me?¡± ¡°Sure, you guys can come together.¡± Jynx, who wanted to help stop the provocation, narrowed her eyes. Arthur was too impulsive! Without any systematic training, he was no match for these people. It was irrational to be provoked by a few words! When the surrounding nobles heard that Arthur accepted Grott and Ferguson¡¯s challenge, they all looked at Arthur with mocking eyes. In their eyes, non-students of the academy had no chance of winning against the academy¡¯s students when they were at the same rank. Arthur¡¯s actions were asking for trouble. Later, he would probably make a fool out of himself after being beaten up by Grott and Ferguson. Grott and Ferguson were overjoyed when they heard Arthur¡¯s words, their lips curling into excited smiles. This country bumpkin actually dared to accept their challenge. Alas, he really didn¡¯t appreciate his life. Today, he will see the vast gap between a commoner and a noble! ¡°Who do you want to receive guidance from first?¡± Grott asked. ¡°There¡¯s no need to go through the trouble of challenging me one by one. Since both of you want to fight me, come at me all at once.¡± Arthur said indifferently as if he didn¡¯t care about the two of them. Everyone gasped when they heard Arthur¡¯s words! This person wanted to fight two students from the academy simultaneously! He was too arrogant! At this point, he was practically courting death! Chapter 28 - Grotts Knight Martial Techniques Chapter 28 Grott¡¯s Knight Martial Techniques ¡°Challenging both of us at the same time?¡± Grott and Ferguson looked at each other and laughed without restraint. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Arthur, I didn¡¯t expect a country bumpkin like you to be so good at telling jokes.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never heard anything funnier than this in my entire life!¡± Grott said with a cruel smile. ¡°You¡¯re the first person I¡¯ve ever seen playing around with your life.¡± Ferguson said with a sneer. ¡°Arthur, don¡¯t listen to their nonsense! These people have gone through systematic learning in the academy. They won¡¯t be easy to deal with!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t fight them!¡± Jynx wanted to stop Arthur. She didn¡¯t think that Arthur could fight both Grott and Ferguson simultaneously. A hint of satisfaction appeared in Catherine¡¯s eyes when she saw Jynx¡¯s anxious expression. As long as Jynx was in pain, she would be happy. Afterward, she walked over to Arthur and Jynx, saying, ¡°You¡¯re indeed a commoner. Not only do you not understand the etiquette of nobles, you don¡¯t even have the courage to accept the challenge.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve accepted the duel, and you¡¯re going back on your word?¡± ¡°This is the most disgusting thing I¡¯ve seen today.¡± As she spoke, Catherine made a nauseous face. Jynx clenched her fists with a furious expression, ¡°You!¡± ¡°What did I do?¡± ¡°You should pay more attention, Miss Jynx. After all, you¡¯ve been with a commoner for so long that you¡¯ve forgotten all about noble etiquette.¡± ¡°To actually do something like breaking someone else¡¯s duel agreement, you really don¡¯t have the demeanor of a noble.¡± As she spoke, Catherine even picked up a glass of red wine and took a sip in the standard posture of a noble. The others at the side were naturally happy to see such a scene. ¡°Indeed, the duels between the nobles can¡¯t be broken, even if Miss Jynx is the host of this banquet.¡± ¡°Unless Arthur admits defeat, this duel should continue.¡± ¡°I think Arthur should just admit defeat. Against two powerhouses from the academy, he has no chance of winning.¡± ¡°In fact, his own life will be in great danger in this duel.¡± ¡°Arthur isn¡¯t a noble. What¡¯s the point of upholding his dignity?¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to kneel and admit defeat. That way, everything can be dealt with safely.¡± The surrounding nobles¡¯ voices grew louder as they pointed at Arthur. Jynx¡¯s expression became more and more unsightly. Just as she was about to fly into a rage, Arthur stopped her and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, trust me.¡± Arthur¡¯s ability to touch Jynx¡¯s shoulder at will made Grott and Ferguson narrow their eyes slightly, their anger intensifying. After Arthur finished speaking, he walked to Grott and Ferguson with his sword and said, ¡°You guys can choose a venue. Also, I wasn¡¯t joking just now.¡± Arthur pointed at Grott and then at Ferguson. ¡°The two of you can fight me together to save time.¡± ¡°You!¡± Grott and Ferguson¡¯s forehead veins bulged from anger at Arthur¡¯s carefree attitude. However, they were nobles, so they couldn¡¯t be rough before getting into the ring. They gritted their teeth and said, ¡°Good! Let¡¯s go to the exclusive dueling platform here. There are enough audience seats for everyone to see your defeat!¡± ¡°You¡¯ll regret not recognizing the gap between nobles and commoners!¡± Grott turned around and walked in a direction, letting Arthur follow. The others noticed the exciting show and followed behind to the venue. ¡°This commoner named Arthur is in danger.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a poor kid from the countryside. He doesn¡¯t know that there¡¯s a huge gap between the two of them even if they¡¯re at the same energy level.¡± Some nobles who came to watch the battle thought even a miracle couldn¡¯t save Arthur. While discussing with each other, the nobles revealed some of the secrets in the academy. ¡°I heard that last month, His Excellency Grott passed the 2nd rank Knight Examination that is exclusive to the academy.¡± ¡°To be able to pass that test, it proves that His Excellency Grott has mastered at least one knight technique!¡± ¡°There¡¯s a big difference between a person who has martial arts and someone who only uses their instincts to fight!¡± Upon hearing the news that Grott had mastered martial arts, a noble next to him widened his eyes and said, ¡°Are you saying that His Excellency Grott has already mastered knight martial techniques at energy level two?¡± ¡°This is too shocking!¡± ¡°I thought only those at energy level three could successfully learn knight techniques!¡± Everyone who heard the news widened their eyes, and their jaws almost dropped. ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean that even if he¡¯s up against an energy level three user with no martial skills, he can still fight?¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible, but I¡¯ve never seen him use knight techniques, so I can¡¯t be sure how strong he is!¡± Everyone looked at each other, feeling that this wasn¡¯t a duel but a personal performance by Grott. While the nobles were whispering to each other, everyone walked to the ring. A duel arena was built in this place where nobles gathered all year round. This was to prevent people from having fights during a ball that could involve other nobles and cause the situation to escalate to an irredeemable stage. Now, Arthur stood in the ring, standing opposite Grott and Ferguson. Jynx stood below the stage with her hands crossed in front of her chest. She was concerned for Arthur¡¯s safety. On the other hand, Catherine looked at Arthur with a mocking expression. Her eyes were filled with admiration when she turned to look at Grott. After all, she was well aware of Grott¡¯s strength. This transcendent from the countryside was no match for Grott at all. Alas, he was just a prop for Grott¡¯s performance. On the other side, Ferguson, who was Grott¡¯s helper, couldn¡¯t steal Grott¡¯s limelight. The other nobles no longer looked at the stage after learning that Grott had mastered a certain technique. Instead, they were busy whispering to each other. Even though it hadn¡¯t started, they thought this was a one-sided battle. Arthur stood on the stage and glanced at the two people in front of him. He said, ¡°Make your move.¡± Chapter 29 - Holy Cross Sword Chapter 29 Holy Cross Sword ¡°Hmph!¡± Grott snorted coldly. ¡°You¡¯re just putting on an act. I¡¯ll let you see the insurmountable gap between you and us!¡± Shua! A cold light flashed. Grott pulled out his sword from his waist. His entire body leaned forward as his left leg slightly bent. His right leg stomped backward, using his whole body to exert a large amount of force. Bang! Bang! The stone arena under Grott¡¯s feet exploded with a huge explosion. Soon after, Grott dashed forward, his sword aimed at Arthur¡¯s chest! Grott¡¯s speed made many energy level two users slightly narrow their eyes. If they were his opponent, it would be difficult for them to block this move! At the same time, Arthur pulled Lu Yu out. The sword trembled slightly as he held it in front of him. Without much effort, Arthur dodged Grott¡¯s attack. Grott¡¯s killing move had actually missed! Jynx¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight of this! She wanted to clap her hands but changed her mind, not wanting to disturb Arthur. On the other hand, Catherine glanced at him coldly and said, ¡°This country bumpkin¡¯s reaction is pretty fast, but he¡¯s no match for Grott.¡± As soon as Catherine finished speaking, Grott and Arthur quickly passed by each other. Grott looked at Jynx and gritted his teeth. He glared at Arthur and said, ¡°I wanted to play with you slowly, but I¡¯m not in the mood now.¡± After saying that, Grott¡¯s body seemed to have undergone strange changes! All the joints in his body were cracking. Grott held his sword like a knight as his entire aura changed. Swoosh! Swoosh! In the air, Grott drew a cross-shaped sword light. The terrifying speed was too much for the audience¡¯s eyes! ¡°Holy Cross Sword!¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually that intermediate knight martial technique!¡± The nobles below the stage shouted in surprise. ¡°This is one of the most difficult martial techniques to master!¡± ¡°Rumors said that in the previous batch, there was a second-level student who mastered this technique. He only used one minute to kill fourteen energy level two bandits!¡± ¡°Holy Cross Sword is extremely fast; it¡¯s impossible to defend against it. Without the protection of a powerful martial technique, a transcendent at the same level wouldn¡¯t be able to last even a minute!¡± Some students of the academy who were spectating immediately recognized the source of Grott¡¯s martial arts technique. They felt that if Arthur didn¡¯t surrender, he would die soon. Below the stage, Jynx¡¯s heart almost stopped beating when she saw Grott¡¯s powerful attack. As a student from the academy, she knew very well that someone who mastered this technique would have a great advantage when facing people of the same level! She only hoped that Arthur would survive. Claiming victory in front of this attack would simply be a dream! ¡°Wait!¡± However, as time passed, all the nobles were surprised that Arthur was able to survive the Holy Cross Sword attack! No matter how fast Grott attacked, Arthur could always block at the right time! Arthur wasn¡¯t using any martial arts, but he perfectly suppressed Grott¡¯s techniques! The nobles watching the battle widened their eyes when they saw the situation. To them, this was simply unheard of. What sort of ability did Arthur have? They all gasped. ¡°Phew!¡± Jynx heaved a sigh of relief. Arthur was much stronger than she had imagined. Moreover, it amazed her that he was on par with a same-level transcendent who had practiced knight martial arts. However, not long after she heaved a sigh of relief, her expression changed drastically! Standing by the side, Ferguson took out his staff and chanted an obscure spell. ¡°This is¡­¡± ¡°This is an intermediate magic spell!¡± Jynx felt chills run down her spine! If it took this long for an energy level two mage to chant, then it was definitely an intermediate spell. It seems Ferguson wanted to use this spell to finish Arthur off! ¡°Oh my god!¡± ¡°It seems it wasn¡¯t only Grott who improved. Ferguson has also learned intermediate magic!¡± ¡°They really are geniuses!¡± ¡°I can feel the terrifying aura of the spell!¡± ¡°Arthur is too reckless. If he had only challenged one person, he might¡¯ve won.¡± ¡°He has no chance of winning against two people!¡± ¡°If he wants to block Grott¡¯s attack, he¡¯ll be killed by Ferguson¡¯s intermediate spell. If he wants to interrupt Ferguson¡¯s incantation, he¡¯ll be slashed down by Holy Cross Sword!¡± ¡°This countryside transcendent will have to pay the price for his arrogance!¡± Some of the more knowledgeable nobles already saw the result of this fight. They thought Arthur was dead for sure! Jynx furrowed her brows and cheered for Arthur in her heart. ¡°Arthur, quickly destroy Ferguson¡¯s chanting!¡± Meanwhile, in the ring, Arthur was aware of the danger approaching him. His eyes lit up as he saw Ferguson chanting a spell from the corner of his eyes. Lu Yu¡¯s strength suddenly increased! His main goal was no longer to suppress Grott¡¯s onslaughts. Instead, he needed to finish Grott directly and stop Ferguson as soon as possible. But as Arthur increased his strength, Grott suddenly revealed a meaningful smile! Clang! The swords in their hands collided again, the sound of metal clashing ringing out. After the clash, the color of Grott¡¯s blade changed! A golden light bloomed from it! ¡°This is a high-grade magic tool!¡± The nobles below the stage shouted! ¡°Arthur wanted to defeat Grott with his outstanding strength, but he didn¡¯t expect Grott¡¯s high-grade weapon to revive!¡± ¡°A high-grade magic tool already has its own consciousness. Due to this, it will help strengthen Grott¡¯s martial arts!¡± ¡°So Grott had planned this out. It seems he doesn¡¯t need Ferguson to win this.¡± ¡°Grott¡¯s weapon will enhance the Holy Cross Sword attack. No matter how strong Arthur is, he won¡¯t be able to escape from Grott.¡± ¡°No!¡± Jynx¡¯s heart dropped down to her throat as she stood below the stage! ¡°Arthur, quickly surrender!¡± She was extremely anxious, but there was nothing she could do! She only wanted Arthur to survive. Arthur couldn¡¯t get rid of Grott, and he also couldn¡¯t interrupt Ferguson. As a mage, she knew what kind of spell Ferguson would release once he finished chanting. Chapter 30 - Stopping Grott and Ferguson Within Seconds Chapter 30 Stopping Grott and Ferguson Within Seconds Arthur¡¯s eyes revealed a trace of coldness. Out of the blue, a dark aura crawled out from his sword. The sinister and demonic power sent a chill down Grott¡¯s spine. It was as if a ferocious beast from the dark was targeting him. Cold sweat flowed down his back. Then, Arthur¡¯s aura suddenly became much stronger! Grott¡¯s sword trembled after blocking Arthur¡¯s attack a few times as if it would fall out from his hand at any time from the great force! There was a hint of anger in Grott¡¯s eyes! Being forced into such a situation by a commoner who didn¡¯t even know any knight martial arts was a great insult to him! ¡°Holy Cross Sword!¡± Grott held his sword with both hands as his entire body shone with dazzling golden light! ¡°Ha!¡± After letting out a shrill cry, Grott jumped up into the air. Then, as he unleashed an attack, the weapon in his hand transformed into a holy cross! An unstoppable force pressed down on Arthur. ¡°This is the profoundness of the Holy Cross Sword attack; Saint¡¯s Slash!¡± When they saw this sword, people within the spectators who were from the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy were shocked. ¡°The power of this slash can make a demon tool break. Even a high-grade magic tool will face difficulty blocking this sword!¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid this commoner won¡¯t be able to wait for Ferguson¡¯s intermediate magic spell.¡± They shook their heads and felt the huge gap between Arthur and the two of them. Catherine¡¯s mouth¡¯s corners curled slightly as she watched this scene. She felt that everything would be settled once Grott¡¯s attack landed! However, just as everyone thought Arthur would bite the dust, a sudden change occurred! Arthur raised his sword and followed Grott into the air. He was going to face Saint¡¯s Slash directly! ¡°Does Arthur not want to live?¡± ¡°This is suicide!¡± Someone immediately exclaimed. Jynx¡¯s feet unconsciously took a step forward as her heart raced. Boom! After a series of loud noises, the spectators squinted as they tried to see what had happened through the dust and rubble. Someone¡¯s pupils contracted as they exclaimed, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong!¡± ¡°What the?!¡± The surrounding nobles gasped. A crack had appeared on Grott¡¯s high-grade weapon! Grott was about to look closer as he brought the sword closer to his eyes. Crackle! Clang! With a soft sound, the longsword directly broke from the crack and fell to the ground! ¡°I used my high-grade magic tool to use Saint¡¯s Slash, only for it to be cut in half by this country bumpkin?¡± ¡°What kind of weapon does Arthur have?¡± The surrounding nobles said in shock as they looked at the broken high-grade magic tool. ¡°It must be an epic weapon. In fact, it might not be an ordinary epic weapon!¡± Many people stared at Arthur without blinking. They couldn¡¯t believe what they were seeing A transcendent from the countryside actually broke Grott¡¯s high-grade magic tool into pieces! They wouldn¡¯t have believed it if they hadn¡¯t seen it with their own eyes. Catherine stood at the side, her eyes wide open. Her face turned pale as she looked at the fallen Grott and his broken sword. Grott had knight martial arts. Moreover, he had a high-grade magic tool and even used Saint¡¯s Slash. In the end, he was still defeated! More importantly, he lost to some brat from the countryside! Everything was unbelievable. There was a trace of anger and fear in Catherine¡¯s expression. Jynx, who had seen everything just now, finally heaved a sigh of relief. She didn¡¯t expect Arthur to be so strong that he could defeat Grott. Now, as long as he could stop Ferguson from chanting, Arthur could win this duel. As she glanced at Ferguson, she saw blue ice arrows appear out of thin air behind him. In an instant, a strong sense of danger appeared in her heart. At this point, she couldn¡¯t care about noble etiquette anymore and shouted, ¡°Arthur! Be careful!¡± In addition to Jynx, others also turned to Ferguson. He had successfully chanted his spell as hundreds of ice arrows appeared in the air. The cold intent from the arrows enveloped the entire ring! The strong pressure made people feel suffocated. ¡°This is an intermediate spell, Frost Arrow!¡± ¡°He can actually construct hundreds of ice arrows!¡± ¡°Has Ferguson¡¯s magic power as a mage reached such a high level?¡± ¡°The intermediate spell has been completed. Now, the battle is truly over.¡± ¡°Every arrow has the power to kill transcendents. Moreover, nobody can block hundreds of ice arrows.¡± ¡°To use such a spell, one¡¯s magic power must be extremely close to energy level three.¡± ¡°Ferguson isn¡¯t weaker than Grott at all.¡± III1 The nobles felt the battle was over when they saw Ferguson controlling hundreds of ice arrows behind him. If Arthur had challenged Grott and Ferguson respectively, he might¡¯ve won with his strength. Alas, it was a pity Arthur had underestimated the two. Grott¡¯s presence made it impossible for Arthur to interrupt Ferguson¡¯s chanting, which eventually led to the completion of the intermediate magic spell. At this moment, Catherine stood at the side and looked at the ring angrily. All she wanted now was to see hundreds of ice arrows pierce through Arthur¡¯s body! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The arrows fell like rain, each charging at Arthur with terrifying speed! A huge layer of ice appeared whenever the arrows hit the ground. Due to this, the temperature around the arena dropped rapidly. Ferguson¡¯s power was so strong that it affected the environment! One or two ice arrows hit Lu Yu, covering nearly the whole sword with frost! If this continued, Arthur would become ice even if he blocked all the arrows with his sword! Without a weapon to block them, these sharp arrows could completely pierce through a transcendent! Bang! Bang! At this moment, Lu Yu suddenly burst with a red light. In an instant, all the frost that approached Arthur exploded into pieces! Boom! A loud sound of wind breaking resounded. Arthur directly faced the incoming ice arrows as he jumped up. The sword in his hand swiftly danced around, and the arrows exploded one by one! Ice shards flew everywhere as Arthur got rid of the arrows. Thump! A figure fell from the ring and landed on the ground like a dead dog. A huge shoe print was plastered on his face. A few seconds later, there was another ¡°Thump! Another person was thrown down, landing on the body of the one earlier. Catherine¡¯s eyes widened as she was stunned. ¡°No! This is impossible!¡± She looked at the two figures and muttered. At that moment, a huge fear enveloped her heart! Chapter 31 - Is Arthur the Genius? Chapter 31 Is Arthur the Genius? ¡°What? Grott and Ferguson lost?¡± he asked. Some of the nobles were stunned. Their eyes wide open, unable to believe what they¡¯d just heard. ¡°This¡­ How is this even possible?¡± ¡°This kid from the countryside defeated Grott and Ferguson at the same time?¡± Many people shook their heads as they watched Grott and Ferguson lying on the ground. This was simply too unbelievable! If they hadn¡¯t seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn¡¯t have believed it! Grott and Ferguson were high-ranking students from the academy, worthy of being called elites. When faced with ordinary transcendents, one of them could take on ten! In the end, they¡¯d actually lost. It was even more amazing that they lost without causing any harm to this commoner! ¡°How can this country bumpkin be so strong?¡± ¡°The sword in his hand must be high-grade!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that an epic-grade tool?¡± Some of them looked at the sword in Arthur¡¯s hand with fear in their eyes. ¡°Are you serious?!¡± ¡°This country bumpkin actually has such a weapon!¡± The other nobles¡¯ eyes widened when they heard the voice. Even in the capital city, not many people had epic-tier weapons. This poor kid from the countryside actually had one in his hands, and it wasn¡¯t an ordinary weapon! Immediately, many nobles looked at Arthur with jealousy. Jynx¡¯s eyes widened as he watched Grott and Ferguson being thrown out of the ring like dead dogs. She had never expected Arthur would be so powerful! He had actually defeated Grott and Ferguson, who had been studying at the academy for more than a year! From the moment Arthur accepted Grott and Ferguson¡¯s challenge, she was thinking about how Arthur would survive. She had never thought he would win. But now, Grott and Ferguson were unconscious, while Arthur was standing there with ease! ¨C In a room with soft lights. Viscount Alger raised his glass and clinked it with the others. Standing in front of him was Catherine¡¯s father, Mayor Isaac. He was Cantero City¡¯s mayor. Mayor Isaac was like Catherine as his head was full of thick golden hair. He was very tall, at 1.9 meters. Additionally, he had a strong body. He didn¡¯t have a beard, which made him look very young. Other than that, there were also a few nobles who stood beside the two of them. The two Viscounts, Viscount Morton and Viscount West, were Grott and Ferguson¡¯s fathers. Jynx¡¯s father, Viscount Alger, was in charge of the recruitment this time. He was currently drinking with Mayor Isaac, Viscount Morton and Viscount West while discussing the recruitment of academies. As for the nobles, with Viscount Morton and Viscount West as their representatives, they stood to the side and waited for Viscount Alger and Mayor Isaac to finish before they threw out a few words of flattery. They were being very respectful. This was because they were also Viscounts like Viscount Alger and Mayor Isaac. However, they were older, and their cultivation levels were much lower. If they didn¡¯t have special circumstances, they would only be energy level three for the rest of their lives. However, Viscount Alger and Mayor Isaac were different. They were younger, but their cultivation had already reached the peak of energy level three. The both of them could break through energy level three at any time and become a Count at energy level four! At that time, their status would be completely different from those two. Their current respectful attitudes were also for the sake of building a good relationship in the future. ¡°Since Sir Alger has already received approval for the recruitment of students to the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy, I¡¯ll definitely cooperate.¡± Mayor Isaac said calmly after drinking a glass of red wine. Viscount Alger didn¡¯t hesitate to express his gratitude. Afterward, Mayor Isaac changed the topic and said, ¡°Speaking of nearby geniuses, li¡¯ve recently heard of one who might have the chance to enter the academy.¡± ¡°Oh? What kind of genius could attract the attention of Cantero City¡¯s mayor?¡± Viscount Alger was intrigued. With the mayor¡¯s experience, he wouldn¡¯t pay much attention to the first and second energy level transcendents. But now, he actually mentioned that someone was a genius. This person must really have amazing aspects. Hence, as a teacher at the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy, Viscount Alger was immediately curious. ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal,¡± Mayor Isaac said with a smile. ¡°Yesterday, someone reported to me that a young man had killed a peak energy level two transcendent Baron named Spencer in Huska, which is located a hundred miles away from here.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen Baron Spencer before. He¡¯s one of the best within all the energy level two users.¡± ¡°If he wanted to escape, even an energy level three expert would face difficulty chasing him.¡± ¡°Not to mention he was killed in his own territory by a young man who¡¯d just entered energy level two. Additionally, the young man had no experience in any academy.¡± ¡°I also heard that this young man is only around 18 years old. Do you think he¡¯s a genius?¡± Mayor Isaac asked with a smile. ¡°According to what Your Excellency said, this young man should be a top-notch genius!¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then this person definitely has the potential to enter the transcendent academy!¡± Viscount Morton and Viscount West clapped their hands and agreed. To be able to kill a Baron at the age of 18 without any guidance. With such strength, he was definitely a top genius. His potential was more than enough to enter the transcendent academy. After hearing Mayor Isaac¡¯s words, Viscount Alger immediately asked with interest, ¡°Then, is there any news about this young man here, Your Excellency?¡± ¡°No.¡± Mayor Isaac shook his head. ¡°The young man disappeared after killing Baron Spencer. According to my subordinate¡¯s report, he returned to Huska for revenge. Since he succeeded in his revenge, he naturally left. Right now, other than knowing that he¡¯d been holding a sword in his hand, no one knows where he is.¡± Viscount Alger shook his head in regret when he heard that this person had disappeared without a trace. However, when he heard Mayor Isaac mention that the man wielded a sword, Viscount Alger suddenly thought of the youth Jynx had introduced him to. He always held a sword in his hand, and he looked like he came from the countryside. ¡°Could it be? Is Arthur the genius?¡± Viscount Alger pondered. However, he immediately shook his head. How could there be such a coincidence? Arthur was just an ordinary teenager who had helped Jynx catch a thief. Although he was also a transcendent, his strength was limited. There were so many young men in the world who came from the countryside and held swords. How could he be so lucky to have already met the genius? Chapter 32 - How Is This Possible? Chapter 32 How Is This Possible? Bang! Bang! Boom! Just as Viscount Alger shook his head, he suddenly heard a few muffled sounds. All the nobles present looked at each other, their expressions turning cold. As energy level three users, they all heard the noise. ¡°It¡¯s from the arena. We¡¯re the only ones using this place today.¡± Mayor Isaac said with a frown. ¡°Who¡¯s the one having a dispute to the point they have to use the ring?¡± The nobles all frowned, wondering if it was related to them. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Viscount Alger suggested With that, the others followed him and walked toward the arena. Just as they were about to leave the banquet, a servant ran over in a panic. ¡°This is bad. Grott and Ferguson are having a duel with a young man Miss Jynx brought back named Arthur!¡± The servant hurriedly said the moment he saw Mayor Isaac and Viscount Alger. After saying that, he panted heavily and was out of breath. ¡°What?¡± Viscount Alger¡¯s expression changed as he immediately asked, ¡°How¡¯s Arthur?¡± Grott and Ferguson were students who studied seriously in the academy. Their strength was no small matter. Arthur would probably be in danger if he dueled with them. Jynx was the one who had invited Arthur. If anything happened to Arthur, she would be in a terrible mood. On the other side, Viscount Morton and Viscount West looked at each other in surprise when they heard their sons were fighting a boy from the countryside. They were curious about what caused this situation. However, they weren¡¯t worried about Grott and Ferguson¡¯s safety. After all, both of them were nobles and had received professional guidance since they were young. Furthermore, they had improved even more after entering the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. Even if they faced a few energy level three transcendents, Viscount Morton and Viscount West wouldn¡¯t be too embarrassed. A transcendent without professional guidance wouldn¡¯t be an issue for their sons. The servant gasped for breath and waved his hand. ¡°Arthur is fine. But¡­ Grott and Ferguson have been beaten into a coma.¡± ¡°What!¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes widened upon hearing this news! ¡°How is this possible?!¡± ¡°How can a transcendent from the countryside defeat Grott?¡± ¡°Grott has already learned knight martial techniques and even Saint¡¯s Slash. Even in the academy, there aren¡¯t many energy level two users who can defeat him.¡± ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t see wrongly?¡± Viscount Morton¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes filled with disbelief. ¡°Ferguson has also mastered several intermediate spells. As long as he has time to prepare, no second-level transcendents could be his opponent.¡± ¡°So how could he be defeated by a kid who has never been taught professionally?¡± ¡°Where¡¯d you get this information?¡± Viscount West questioned the servant. The servant kneeled on the ground in fear and trembled as he said, ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth. Someone has already carried the two young masters over.¡± As the servant spoke, a large group of people walked in from the door, bustling with activity. Among the people, two collapsed figures were being carried over. Viscount Morton and Viscount West immediately walked over, Viscount Alger and Mayor Isaac following behind. They gasped when they got close to the crowd and saw the two people being carried. ¡°It¡¯s actually true!¡± The other nobles behind Viscount Morton and Viscount West said in surprise. They saw Grott and Ferguson, both unconscious and weak. There was a footprint on their faces. Obviously, they had been crushed and kicked by someone out of the ring! ¡°How did this happen?¡± ¡°How did he defeat two students from the academy at the same time?¡± The other nobles looked at Grott and Ferguson in disbelief. Viscount Morton checked on Grott¡¯s injuries. He coldly said with his fists clenched, ¡°Bring me that boy from the countryside. He dared to injure a noble at such an important ball!¡± ¡°I think he¡¯s ignoring the empire¡¯s laws!¡± On the other side, Viscount West also nodded. That boy had also beaten up his son during this important occasion. Due to that, he lost so much face in front of all the nobles. If it weren¡¯t for Viscount Alger, Mayor Isaac, and the other nobles being around, they would¡¯ve taken action personally. At this moment, a figure with golden hair pushed the crowd aside and ran to Mayor Isaac. Catherine had also returned to the cocktail party. She looked around in a panic and sighed in relief when she didn¡¯t see Arthur and Jynx. She looked at Grott and Ferguson, bruised and battered. Catherine¡¯s gaze turned cold as she said to Mayor Isaac, ¡°Father, Arthur had provoked Grott and Ferguson several times at the cocktail party. He took this opportunity to injure them.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a commoner, and he doesn¡¯t care about the dignity of us nobles!¡± ¡°Father, quickly send out your troops and take down this commoner who is causing trouble!¡± As soon as Catherine finished speaking, two figures appeared in front of everyone. They were none other than Arthur and Jynx. When Catherine saw Arthur walking over with his sword, she shuddered and shut her mouth as she stood behind Mayor Isaac. Mayor Isaac looked at the situation before him and frowned. He raised his hand, ready to give orders. No matter whose fault it was, the important thing was that two nobles were seriously injured. It was better to take down this commoner as soon as possible. ¡°Take this commoner¡­¡± He said halfway. Viscount Alger interrupted him and said, ¡°Wait a moment.¡± ¡°Mayor Isaac, this person helped my daughter before. Can you do me a favor and let me ask him about the situation?¡± With that said, Viscount Alger turned to look at Viscount Morton and Viscount West as he repeated his words. Viscount Morton and Viscount West were so angry that they wanted to kill Arthur. However, they couldn¡¯t say anything else since Viscount Alger had already spoken. They picked up their sons. Although it wasn¡¯t critical, Grott and Ferguson still had serious injuries. If they delayed this any longer, there might be residual effects. After snorting coldly, the two ran to a nearby medical hall. Soon after, the surrounding nobles also slowly dispersed. After Mayor Isaac and Viscount Alger bid each other farewell, Jynx jumped onto her father¡¯s back and excitedly said, ¡°Dad, you didn¡¯t see it just now, but Arthur shattered Grott¡¯s high-grade magic tool with one strike!¡± Chapter 33 - Soul Slayer Chapter 33 Soul Slayer Viscount Alger helplessly patted Jynx on her head and said, ¡°You cause trouble for me every day.¡± ¡°Hehe.¡± Jynx winked at Viscount Alger playfully and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t cause any trouble this time. Grott and Ferguson were the ones who provoked Arthur!¡± Jynx turned to Arthur and said, ¡°Arthur, my father will help you. So don¡¯t worry about what they¡¯ll do.¡± Arthur bowed and said, ¡°Thank you, Sir Alger.¡± Viscount Alger waved his hand, indicating that it was fine. He said, ¡°Your strength really surprised me. You have a lot of potential.¡± ¡°If you can enter the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy and continue to work hard, you won¡¯t have to fear anyone in the future.¡± Viscount Alger patted Arthur¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Perform well in tomorrow¡¯s selection. I believe that with your strength, you¡¯ll definitely be able to enter.¡± After Viscount Alger said that, he led Jynx out of the banquet. Arthur thanked him from behind. The stars in the sky were already bright when they left the ball. The cold night wind blew towards Arthur. Judging from the weather tonight, it should be a sunny day tomorrow. It would indeed be a good day for the selection. Arthur walked to his hotel and packed his things. Then, he started a night of meditation. Lu Yu, lying at the side, checked his points. Although he had obtained points from defeating Grott and Ferguson, the amount given was lesser than the points he would receive from killing them. But it was still a decent amount of points. In addition to the transcendent creatures Arthur had killed in the wilderness, Lu Yu had accumulated enough points to conduct a simulation. ¡°Would you like to start a Life Simulation?¡± The system¡¯s voice rang out in Lu Yu¡¯s mind. ¡°Yes!¡± Without any hesitation, Lu Yu chose to start the simulation. (100 points have been deducted. Life simulation activated] (Year 1: You and Arthur met Jynx in Cantero City. Arthur offended Grott and Ferguson at a ball.] [With Viscount Alger¡¯s help, Arthur temporarily escaped from entangling with Grott and Ferguson. The next day, he successfully entered the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy.) (Year 2: After the extermination of the Spencer family, Carlo began her revenge as she constantly sent assassins to kill Arthur. You protected Arthur from the assassins using your power.] (Year 3: Although Grott and Ferguson repeatedly targeted Arthur in the academy, he managed to escape danger every time with your assistance. Arthur¡¯s advancement speed was extremely fast.] (He made a name for himself in the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. Additionally, he successfully advanced and became an energy level three transcendent.] (Year 4: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used (Blood-Drawing). The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. Arthur inherited your demonic nature as the wielder, but both of you could still control it. On the other hand, Grott and Ferguson began to work with Carlo.] (Year 5: Carlo couldn¡¯t take it anymore and tried to kill Arthur again. With your help, Carlo died under Arthur¡¯s sword.] (Year 6: Because of Carlo¡¯s death, Count Magnus¡¯s son flew into a rage and sent people to kill Arthur many times. You protected Arthur from them using your power.] (Year 7: Your demonic nature has improved. You could still control it now, but Arthur¡¯s power was no longer enough to suppress it, causing his personality to change. Other than Count Magnus¡¯s son, he made new enemies.] (Year 8: Arthur successfully advanced into an energy level four transcendent. Grott and Ferguson brought more enemies to Arthur, but he relied on his strength and your power to defeat them.) (Year 9: As he was in a hurry to break through, Arthur didn¡¯t suppress his demonic nature. As a result, his behavior worsened, and he began making enemies everywhere. As you continued to absorb blood, you obtained a new skill- [Soul Slayer].] (Year 10: Count Magnus¡¯s son heard that Arthur was mentally unstable and needed help, so he tried to kill Arthur again. In the end, you and Arthur ended him. Count Magnus was furious.] (Year 11: Under Count Magnus¡¯s hot pursuit, you and Arthur began a life of escape.] (Year 12: Count Magnus found Arthur. Arthur managed to escape with your help but was still heavily injured. Due to that, the opportunity for a breakthrough disappeared.) [Year 13: Arthur rested for a year. His injuries recovered thanks to his demonic nature, but his strength declined.] [However, your quality has improved from the years of battles. You weren¡¯t far from becoming a middle-grade epic weapon.) (Year 14: Arthur could no longer sit still and took you to the secret realm. It was said there was a way for him to break through to energy level five. He wanted to use this method and advance so he could defeat Count Magnus.] (You both encountered two transcendent creatures five levels lower than you in the secret realm. In the end, the creatures killed you and Arthur.] [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade B. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.] [Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining part of the ability from the Life Simulation.¡± ¡°With (Soul Slayer), your blade has a sharpness that even souls can¡¯t resist. After activating this skill, you can cause massive damage to soul bodies.¡± ¡°Please make your choice, esteemed host.¡± ¡°I choose the second option.¡± Lu Yu made his choice. Although Lu Yu didn¡¯t become a middle-grade epic weapon in this Life Simulation, this was still better than nothing. No matter how small a mosquito was, it was still meat. As long as he accumulated more points, Lu Yu might be able to break through the next time successfully. After making his choice, Lu Yu felt changes go through his sword body. His demonic nature had increased by another notch. Arthur killed many transcendents in this Life Simulation. Lu Yu was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of (Soul Slayer). In this era, very few skills could directly attack souls. Due to that, many transcendents were restrained when facing soul monsters. This skill would undoubtedly give Lu Yu and Arthur a lot of convenience in the future. The next morning, the sound of people coming and going resounded outside the window. Arthur broke out from his meditation. When he opened his eyes, he realized that Lu Yu had undergone changes again during the night! An intense killing intent gushed out from Lu Yu. Arthur unsheathed the sword, revealing a sharp blade that could cut through iron like mud. This sword underwent such a great change within a night. Moreover, it had only been a week since Arthur had obtained this sword, but it had already improved by so many levels. Arthur marveled at the sight. As expected of a divine weapon that fell into the mortal world; no weapon could compare to it. Chapter 34 - Sky Radiance Transcendent Academys Selection Event Chapter 34 Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s Selection Event Arthur packed his things and ran to the selection venue Viscount Alger and Jynx had mentioned the night before. Many people had gathered to watch the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s selection. Even those who couldn¡¯t participate in the selection had joined to watch. Arthur could hear people discussing from a distance. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the assessment this time is much simpler than before. The academy will send one student to accept challenges from the participating transcendents.¡± ¡°As long as you can display enough potential and are under 20 years old, you¡¯ll be able to enter the academy.¡± ¡°What if someone defeats the student they sent out?¡± ¡°Defeating the student? How would that be possible?¡± ¡°Among many transcendents of the same energy level, the ones who came from a transcendent academy are definitely the strongest.¡± ¡°Do you know who¡¯s the student they¡¯ll be sending out?¡± ¡°They¡¯re sending out the famous Stron!¡± ¡°He was originally a famous expert in Cantero City. Before he entered the academy, he had already reached energy level two. He only has a few rivals within the other second energy level users.¡± ¡°He¡¯s been studying at the academy for half a year now. Even if he hasn¡¯t reached energy level three, he must¡¯ve improved by leaps and bounds! ¡° ¡°At this point, how can any outside transcendent be his match?¡± ¡°So they¡¯re actually sending Stron out? I can¡¯t believe the academy would make it so difficult for us. He was already an expert before he even entered the academy, so he must be stronger now!¡± Upon hearing this person¡¯s explanation, a few participants were instantly dejected. A student of the same energy level from the academy indeed had the strength to sweep away transcendents from outside. Therefore, it was almost impossible for them to defeat Stron. However, before they could finish, someone else lowered his voice and said, ¡°Who said that outside transcendents can¡¯t defeat students of the academy?¡± ¡°Last night, weren¡¯t there two students from the academy who were defeated by a transcendent from the countryside?¡± ¡°Eh? You¡¯ve heard of this too?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve also heard about it!¡± ¡°Is this true? I don¡¯t believe that at all!¡± ¡°It¡¯s definitely true! I even saw the two nobles, Grott and Ferguson, at the clinic.¡± ¡°They were beaten up and almost lost their lives!¡± ¡°Otherwise, they would¡¯ve come over today as examiners for the selection.¡± Someone gasped and said in shock, ¡°Is that really true? So there¡¯s actually an outside transcendent who could beat up students from the academy? I can¡¯t believe it!¡± ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s not that the outsider is strong, but that those two nobles are too weak?¡± ¡°Rumors spread last night, saying that Grott and Ferguson are simply uneducated and incompetent trash. Apparently, they sneaked into the academy and didn¡¯t have any strength at all.¡± ¡°If they had sent out Grott and Ferguson instead of Stron, we might¡¯ve been able to enter the academy!¡± ¡°Haha¡­ I think so too. Otherwise, how could a transcendent from outside beat them up so easily?¡± Many people nodded in agreement. Arthur frowned when he heard the discussions. Last night, the city mayor and the other nobles ordered to block news from spreading. In the end, it had only been one night, but the whole city already knew what had happened! It didn¡¯t make sense. Did someone deliberately spread the news? Arthur had this thought. But since he didn¡¯t have clues, he shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Ultimately, this matter didn¡¯t have much to do with him. His priority right now was to pass the selection and enter the academy. As Arthur squeezed through the crowd, he saw the high platform prepared for the assessment. On the high platform stood a man in knight armor, completely wrapped in steel. People would occasionally go up the platform to challenge him. However, no one could withstand more than two moves from the man. Instead, all of them were kicked off the stage right after they went up. Stron was also an energy level two user, but there was a vast difference in strength between him and other same-level users. ¡°My goodness, is this the strength of the academy¡¯s students?¡± ¡°As expected, it¡¯s not that easy to pass this selection.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already been more than ten people, and not a single one has succeeded.¡± The person who was just thrown off rubbed the part where he was kicked and sighed. The people around him all nodded. They originally thought as long as they persevered, they would have a great chance of entering the academy. But now, it seemed that it wasn¡¯t like what they imagined. Up until now, no one had been able to last two moves. ¡°Is there anyone else who wants to come up and try?¡± A staff member said. He furrowed his brows. There were so many people, but he still hadn¡¯t managed to recruit a single student. His expression was somewhat dissatisfied. It was one thing if no one met the requirements, but now, there weren¡¯t many who wanted to take the challenge. He felt disappointed. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± Suddenly, a man with a sword in hand and a calm look in his eyes stood up. The onlookers looked at Arthur as if they were watching a show. They felt that if they waited for a bit, Arthur would also be thrown down like the other people who challenged Stron. On the platform, Stron sized up Arthur¡¯s skinny figure and nodded. He could tell that Arthur had entered the second energy level. Therefore, Arthur should be a little stronger than the others before him. But to Stron, it was useless to be a little stronger. If he used 80% of his strength, he could easily kick Arthur out. ¡°Are you ready? Stron asked as he watched Arthur walk into the ring. ¡°I¡¯m ready.¡± Arthur nodded calmly. ¡°Then here I come!¡± When Stron said that, he ran toward Arthur like a cheetah hunting its prey! His entire body shot out like a cannonball, releasing a powerful aura. The spectators¡¯ eyes widened upon watching this scene. ¡°This kid would probably have at least three broken ribs,¡± they thought. The heavy armor didn¡¯t seem to affect Stron¡¯s speed and strength at all. Instead, it made his punches and kicks even more terrifying. Many people left an empty space behind Arthur, waiting for him to fall. However, something unexpected happened the next moment. Bang! Thud! With a loud bang, a figure fell from the ring, unable to move. Dust and debris flew around in the aftermath. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? This guy didn¡¯t even last one move.¡± Someone said to the person beside him when he saw the person fall. However, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. Everyone looked at the figure who fell down. Looking closely, they saw knight armor! ¡°What?!¡± Everyone gasped, and their eyes widened. ¡°The guy who fell down was Stron!¡± Chapter 35 - Passing the Selection Chapter 35 Passing the Selection ¡°Oh my god!¡± ¡°Who is this person?¡± ¡°Did he really defeat Stron in just one move?¡± ¡°This is simply unimaginable!¡± The audience looked like they had seen a ghost as they stared at Arthur. There was someone this strong from outside? Especially the young transcendent who had been kicked down by Stron. He looked at Arthur and gulped. They were all transcendents, but the difference between them and Arthur was like heaven and earth! The teacher in charge of tabulating the information also widened his eyes! He had never seen such a scene in his life. Someone actually defeated a student from the academy so easily! Just as he was about to walk over and ask for Arthur¡¯s personal information, two clapping sounds resounded from the side. It was Jynx and her father, Viscount Alger. Jynx was dressed in an exquisitely-made robe. It was smooth, flat, and embroidered with beautiful patterns. Additionally, she wore a gold brooch on her chest and a purple tassel belt around her waist, exuding a noble aura. ¡°Congratulations, Arthur.¡± Jynx said as she clapped. ¡°You¡¯ve done well.¡± Viscount Alger also nodded in satisfaction. Arthur was much stronger than he had imagined. On the other hand, the information registrar was astonished when he heard Jynx mention Arthur¡¯s name. The person in front of him was Arthur? The same person who defeated Grott and Ferguson simultaneously? He had thought it was just a rumor, but now it seemed true. Outside the platform, Stron was still groaning in pain. It was obvious that Arthur had injured him. ¡°Thank you, Sir Alger.¡± Arthur bowed to Viscount Alger. ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me. After all, you were able to enter the academy with your own strength.¡± ¡°All I did was help solve some problems that shouldn¡¯t have involved you in the first place.¡± As he said that, Viscount Alger glanced at Jynx. That gaze was obviously implying that she caused trouble every day. Jynx stuck her tongue out and made a face. They immediately burst out laughing. Then, Viscount Alger said to Arthur, ¡°Go in and wait for a while. After the selection ends in a few hours, we¡¯ll leave Cantero City in the afternoon on a magic spaceship.¡± Arthur nodded and walked into the lounge. He looked at the noisy crowd, and the academy qualifications close at hand as if he was in a dream. A few days ago, he was still weak at energy level one. Now, he had already become a student at one of the empire¡¯s top transcendent academies! Everything that happened these few days felt fake. Arthur couldn¡¯t believe he had come so far. He gripped the sword in his hand tightly; all of this happened thanks to Lu Yu. Outside, after Stron was carried out, another student from the academy replaced him. Seeing Arthur pass the test so easily, many participants were tempted to take the challenge. However, just as someone went on stage, they were thrown down with a loud bang. They were defeated one after another. Soon, the restless crowd gradually quieted down. Arthur rested in the lounge for a long time before he saw a few people walk in with swollen faces. These people had also passed the selection like him. However, they were in a much worse state compared to Arthur. Obviously, they had been beaten up frequently during the assessment. It wasn¡¯t until they had lunch and rested for a while that the crowd outside slowly dispersed. While Arthur was meditating, Jynx walked in and said cheekily, ¡°Let¡¯s go. The selection has ended, so let¡¯s go to the ship.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± he said. Arthur didn¡¯t refuse Jynx¡¯s invitation, and he immediately followed. The other new students behind him also followed behind under the guidance of some other teachers. After passing through a few buildings, the group of people finally saw light again. Opening the door, they saw a huge square surrounded by four walls. There was also a huge object inside the square. Lu Yu looked over. The thing in front of him looked like a ship in his previous life. It was enormous and looked like a ship from the last century, but it seemed to be fused with magic and technology. On the spaceship was a huge platform that could easily accommodate hundreds of people. At this moment, many people were already seated on the spaceship. Arthur looked up and saw two familiar figures. It was Grott and Ferguson. They had recovered and were sitting on the spaceship, looking at Arthur gloomily. Arthur didn¡¯t care about them. Instead, he inspected the ship, Many lines were drawn on the spaceship¡¯s surface, with gemstones of various colors arranged at the key points of these lines. Moreover, these gemstones flashed with light from time to time. The light would follow the drawn lines and become the power of the entire spaceship. Arthur, along with the others, curiously observed the view before them. It was the first time they had seen such a huge magic spaceship, and they were excited. ¡°Let¡¯s get on.¡± Jynx said to everyone. Then, she stepped up the stairs and got on the spaceship. Everyone, including Arthur, followed behind her. ¡°Everyone¡¯s here, we can take off!¡± After Jynx shouted to one of the rooms in the ship after doing a headcount. Immediately, all the gems on the spaceship¡¯s body burst out with dazzling light! The drawn lines also began to shine. After a crunching sound, the huge spaceship rose from the ground! ose A few transcendents looked down from the ship¡¯s side with a curious expression. Soon after, Cantero City quickly shrank, and the entire city¡¯s appearance came into view. The vast feeling of the sky made the students breathe faster, but they quickly calmed down as they were transcendents. On the spaceship, a group of students from the academy gathered together on one side. On the other hand, the newcomers who passed the selection sat on the other side. These people unconsciously moved closer to Arthur as if he was their leader. This was because Arthur¡¯s performance on the platform had shocked everyone. Among the newcomers, Arthur was the strongest. While Arthur was deep in thought, a freckled boy with a swollen face walked over. ¡°Hello. I¡¯m Victor, and I come from Hisri town. We¡¯ll be studying together in the academy soon, so I hope we can help each other while learning.¡± ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Arthur.¡± Arthur replied indifferently. Chapter 36 - The Wyvern and Professor Rudolf Chapter 36 The Wyvern and Professor Rudolf ¡°Arthur, do you come from a noble family? You were so fast that I couldn¡¯t even see how you defeated Stron with one move!¡± ¡°If you weren¡¯t taking part in the selection, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to guess that you were also an energy level two user like us.¡± Victor looked at Arthur with admiration. Upon hearing Victor¡¯s question, the other new students who were shy to approach Arthur slowly gathered around. As Arthur was quite strong, they thought he must¡¯ve come from a noble family. Hearing their questions, Arthur shook his head and chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m just from an ordinary town. I don¡¯t have any noble background.¡± ¡°What?¡± hearing Arthur¡¯s words, the new students around him widened their eyes. ¡°How is he this strong if he¡¯s from a normal town?¡± ¡°It took him one move to defeat Stron!¡± ¡°Just how does he already have an unimaginable amount of power for his level?¡± Their mouths were wide open as they exclaimed in shock. These students were already the cream of the crop among energy level two users. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have had the opportunity to join the selection. But today, they could only be beaten when they faced a senior student in the academy. However, Arthur was able to beat the senior in one move! It was unbelievable that he had such terrifying power without any noble upbringing. At this moment, Jynx, who was in charge of managing the staff, seemed to have finished her work as she walked over. She was listening to the discussion from the side. She couldn¡¯t help but smile as she said, ¡°Arthur¡¯s strength is not limited to just defeating Stron.¡± ¡°Last night, he fought one against two and even won in the end!¡± Upon hearing Jynx¡¯s words, the freshmen instantly recalled the rumors from this morning, exclaiming, ¡°Could it be that Arthur was the genius who single-handedly defeated Grott and Ferguson?¡± Their faces were full of shock. They had thought it was a great achievement for Arthur to finish Stron so quickly. However, they didn¡¯t expect him to be the one in the rumors! Instantly, all the freshmen looked at Arthur with even more respect. This man had potential that they couldn¡¯t compare to. Of course, Arthur¡¯s future achievements were beyond their imagination. If they could form a good relationship with him now, there would naturally be many benefits in the future. While the crowd surrounded Arthur and Jynx, Grott and Ferguson looked at them coldly. The two of them looked at each other and then quickly looked away. Arthur had caused them to lose face in Cantero City. Once they returned to the academy, the news of them being defeated by a transcendent from the countryside might spread to the academy. This was something that they, as nobles, couldn¡¯t tolerate. Grott looked at the sword in Arthur¡¯s hand from the corner of his eye. He could vaguely sense that this sword was extraordinary. When the sword cut through Holy Cross Sword, the force that surged out wasn¡¯t something ordinary weapons could release. At the moment, getting that sword was more important than defeating Arthur. The spaceship flew smoothly for half a day. Perhaps due to the powerful magical wave on the spaceship, no birds or transcendent creatures appeared in the sky. ¡°We¡¯ll reach the academy in another half an hour.¡± ¡°There are often transcendent creatures in the mountain range below. Due to that, the teachers and students of the academy usually come here to train.¡± Jynx pointed at the mountain range below and introduced it to Arthur. Arthur looked below. Below them were endless mountain ranges shrouded in clouds and mist. He could feel many powerful creatures watching the magic spaceship. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, they heard a high-pitched cry! A wyvern suddenly emerged from the mountain range! It had a godly green body, ferocious scales, and eyes as black as ink. Its wings spread to twenty to thirty meters when stretched. The powerful aura from the wyvern made the freshmen on the ship scream. The wyvern¡¯s whole being cast a shadow over the entire spaceship, making people¡¯s legs tremble! They were afraid the creature would attack the spaceship in anger. Fortunately, it didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of attacking them. Instead, it only patrolled the area above the spaceship twice before letting out a long whistle and flying away. Everyone sighed in relief after the wyvern flew away. ¡°Wait! Look! There¡¯s someone on the wyvern¡¯s back!¡± One of the students said in shock. Hearing his words, the others also raised their heads to look. Consequently, their pupils shrank in astonishment. A person was standing on the wyvern¡¯s back, but his face wasn¡¯t visible as he was far away from the ship. Nonetheless, everyone could tell it was definitely a person. The new students couldn¡¯t be any more shocked when they saw this. After all, wyverns were part of the dragon race. Although their bloodline wasn¡¯t pure enough, they were still nearly as powerful as dragons! Even the weakest wyvern would have the terrifying strength of an energy level five transcendent once reaching adulthood! And now, a person was riding on the back of a wyvern as a mount. What kind of terrifying strength did this person possess? Everyone swallowed their salivas, feeling like they were dreaming. They had yet to enter the academy officially, but they had already witnessed such a scene. They were stunned! At this moment, Jynx¡¯s voice resounded in the ship, ¡°Don¡¯t panic. That person on the wyvern was Professor Rudolf. He¡¯s one of the honorary professors in our Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy.¡± ¡°The famous apocalyptic paladin came from his tutelage.¡± ¡°He must¡¯ve been exploring the mountain range and happened to see us, so he came to check on us.¡± After hearing Jynx¡¯s introduction, Arthur¡¯s eyes lit up. This was the professor who had taught the famous figure from history? Like Arthur, all the new students looked at Rudolf with longing. This was a teacher who produced a paladin! Wouldn¡¯t their future paths be much smoother if they became his disciple? Even if they couldn¡¯t become an invincible holy knight or mage, it was still possible to become an expert respected by thousands of people! Jynx, who had seen through their thoughts, immediately smiled and said, ¡°Professor Rudolf hasn¡¯t personally taught any students for a long time.¡± ¡°If you have the chance, you may have the opportunity to attend his public classes once or twice a year.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t be depressed,¡± Jynx added. ¡°Although you don¡¯t have the guidance of a teacher who produced a paladin, you¡¯ll still receive the best resources on the continent from today on.¡± ¡°As new students, you can go to the library later and get a magic or martial arts technique for free!¡± Chapter 37 - Arriving at the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy Chapter 37 Arriving at the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy Jynx smiled as she spoke to the new students on the ship. ¡°Of course, this isn¡¯t the only preferential treatment you¡¯ll be receiving from the academy. As freshmen, you can also go to the academy¡¯s arsenal and get a low-grade magic tool for free.¡± ¡°But you have to go early. Although there are many magic tools, the quality of the tools vary. You¡¯ll be able to snatch the better weapon if you¡¯re earlier than the others.¡± Meanwhile, Arthur sat quietly in a corner, deep in thought. He hadn¡¯t learned any martial skills yet, so his strength would undoubtedly improve if he could get a suitable one. At the moment, a low-grade magic tool wasn¡¯t necessary to him. As Arthur pondered, many freshmen stood up and looked outside the spaceship. They shouted, ¡°Heavens! So this is Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s magnificent. Even the imperial palace doesn¡¯t have such a large area, right?¡± The speed of the ship was extremely fast. In just half a day, it had crossed several provinces of the Canglan Empire and arrived in front of the academy. When he faced the enormous building, Arthur finally felt the true depths of this academy. He thought that a magic spaceship was already very expensive and rare. However, hundreds of magic spaceships appeared in the sky when they landed. The overwhelming scene opened the new students¡¯ eyes. Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy¡¯s wealth wasn¡¯t something they could imagine. Looking into the distance, the buildings were mainly white. The whole academy was surrounded by a vast mountain range that spread endlessly, to the point one couldn¡¯t see the end of it. The main building had a classic gothic style, and exquisite carvings decorated the flying handrails. Meanwhile, in the distance, a tall tower-like building reached into the clouds. The eye-catching spire and pointed archways stood tall and straight. Besides that, colorful elemental clouds swirled around the tower¡¯s tip, which bloomed with gleaming brilliance. Additionally, every student could see the other buildings lined up in rows. ¡°Jynx, come over here. I¡¯ll take you to see a great mage.¡± Just as Jynx was about to tour Arthur around the campus, Viscount Alger¡¯s voice rang out beside her. Jynx looked at Arthur apologetically and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Arthur. I¡¯ll show you around the campus next time.¡± Arthur smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright,¡± he said. After that, Jynx turned and left. Afterward, a teacher came over to distribute a map and explained some things to take note of. ¡°This is the map of the academy. You can choose to go to the library to collect martial arts and magic skills, or you can go to the arsenal to collect magic tools.¡± ¡°Remember, follow the map and don¡¯t run around.¡± ere Many freshmen, including Victor, were excited when they heard they could receive a magic weapon. After all, they were born in commoner families and had never used a magic weapon. Now that the chance had come, they immediately rushed over. They feared that the better-quality magic tools would be snatched away by others. On the other hand, Arthur looked at the map and walked in the opposite direction. Compared to magic weapons, none of them could compare to Lu Yu. Therefore, he needed martial arts and magic skills more. Following the map, Arthur walked toward the library marked on it. The library was a huge white building with an arch. Looking closely, there seemed to be something like a lightning rod attached to it. From the outside, one could see many patterns on the window. There were designs of giant beasts like dragons and behemoths, as well as gods and stars with profound meanings and beliefs. On the marble walls outside, there were gemstones shining from time to time. Additionally, strange little patterns were flowing inside the stones. Observing further, Arthur sensed powerful energy within them. Arthur could vaguely tell that these were all powerful magic circles. If someone tried to break into the library by force, they would probably suffer a destructive blow. Arthur walked to the main door and pushed it open. There was a large hall inside without any books in the surroundings. Other than that, there were many doors and stairs leading up. On one side of the hall, there seemed to be a teacher. He didn¡¯t seem to notice Arthur¡¯s arrival as he was sitting at the only desk, immersed in a book. Arthur looked up. The teacher was a white-haired old man with wrinkles on his face. Contrary to his age, he was in good spirits, and his deep brown eyes were full of energy. Besides that, he had a short, stiff mustache and wore a white robe. From Lu Yu¡¯s point of view, this person looked a little like Gandalf from a particular movie in his previous life. Arthur walked toward the old man, but before he could say anything, the old man¡¯s voice reached his ears. ¡°The second door to the left has a martial technique suitable for you. Everyone can only choose one.¡± ¡°When time¡¯s up, you must return it back to the library.¡± The old man didn¡¯t even look at Arthur or communicate with him. However, he already knew what techniques Arthur needed the moment he arrived. Arthur¡¯s heart trembled. A person who could make such a judgment must be a terrifying master. He bowed and accepted the old man¡¯s guidance. Afterward, he walked toward the door the latter had mentioned. When he opened the door, all he could see were books and scrolls. The rows of bookshelves were seven to eight meters tall and more than a hundred meters long. There were dazzling arrays of books on the shelves that couldn¡¯t be overlooked. Arthur picked up a few books. ¡°Knight Martial Technique: Holy Cross Sword. After mastering this technique, the user¡¯s body will be wrapped in a holy light impenetrable by evil spirits during battle. Not only does this technique have a powerful restraining effect on dark forces, the user¡¯s strength will also increase greatly. Additionally, the user¡¯s weapon will be enhanced with an ¡®anti-magic¡¯ effect. One who swings this technique will have difficulty finding a match in the same energy level.¡± ¡°Knight Martial Technique: Nine Frost Slashes. After mastering this technique, the user can use energy to create an indestructible ice armor during battle. Besides increasing the user¡¯s attack power, this armor has extremely high defense attributes. For this technique, there are nine consequent slashes. After the nine slashes, the user will be able to fight beyond their energy level. Moreover, the user¡¯s weapon will receive the ¡®Ice Blade¡¯ effect.¡± ¡°Knight Martial Technique: Flaming Death Arrow¡­¡± Arthur was dazzled by the various martial arts techniques. Each skill seemed to have its own unique effect. For example, one could significantly increase combat strength after successfully cultivating a certain technique. However, Arthur needed to find techniques that were easier to master. Moreover, he needed to find ones that could help raise the bar for his future and help him break through to higher energy levels. Alas, Arthur¡¯s mind was a mess as he didn¡¯t have any knowledge of this. He had never experienced education among transcendents before, so he was at a loss. After a long time, he decided to get Lu Yu¡¯s help. ¡°Senior, which martial arts technique should I choose?¡± Chapter 38 - Shining Sun Asura Strike Chapter 38 Shining Sun Asura Strike Lu Yu looked at the generous number of books arranged around the room. He was secretly shocked seeing how many there were. At this point, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find Arthur a suitable book even after several years. He looked around and saw that he had enough points to start another Life Simulation. Not having any other choice, Lu Yu immediately chose to create another simulation. (Year 1: You and Arthur met Viscount Alger¡¯s daughter, Jynx, at Cantero City. Arthur successfully entered the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy.) (When Arthur was choosing a martial arts technique at the academy, he randomly chose one because nobody was there to guide him.) (Year 2: After the extermination of the Spencer family, Carlo began her revenge as she constantly sent assassins to kill Arthur. You protected Arthur from the assassins using your power. Arthur¡¯s cultivation speed slowed down because his martial arts technique wasn¡¯t suitable for him.] [In the same year, a new student named Aiden had chosen a martial arts technique called Shining Sun Asura Strike. He was the first to show brilliance among all the new students in the academy.) (Year 3: Although Grott and Ferguson repeatedly targeted Arthur in the academy, he managed to escape danger every time with your assistance. Arthur¡¯s advancement speed was extremely fast.] (He made a name for himself in the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. Additionally, he successfully advanced and became an energy level three transcendent.] [At that time, people were saying that Shining Sun Asura Strike was a martial technique left behind by a paladin of the academy when he was young. One can directly cultivate one of the top martial arts techniques called Shining Sun Judgment after cultivating Shining Sun Asura Strike to its later stages.) (Year 4: As you killed more and more people, you continuously used [Blood-Drawing). The demonic nature in your body gradually deepened. Arthur inherited your demonic nature as the wielder, but both of you could still control it. On the other hand, Grott and Ferguson began to work with Carlo.] (Year 5: Carlo couldn¡¯t take it anymore and tried to kill Arthur again. With your help, Carlo died under Arthur¡¯s sword.] (Year 6: Because of Carlo¡¯s death, Count Magnus¡¯s son flew into a rage and sent people to kill Arthur many times. You protected Arthur from them using your power.] (Year 7: Your demonic nature has improved. You could still control it now, but Arthur¡¯s power was no longer enough to suppress it, causing his personality to change. Other than Count Magnus¡¯s son, he made new enemies.] (Year 8: Arthur successfully advanced into an energy level four transcendent. Grott and Ferguson brought more enemies to Arthur, but he relied on his strength and your power to defeat them.] (Year 9: As he was in a hurry to break through, Arthur didn¡¯t suppress his demonic nature. As a result, his behavior worsened, and he began making enemies everywhere.] (That year, the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy sent out news that Aiden had become an energy level five expert. Aiden became famous throughout the Canglan Empire, which made Arthur envious.] (Year 10: Count Magnus¡¯s son heard that Arthur was mentally unstable and needed help, so he tried to kill Arthur again. In the end, you and Arthur ended him. Count Magnus was furious.] (Year 11: Under Count Magnus¡¯s hot pursuit, you and Arthur began a life of escape.] (Year 12: Count Magnus found Arthur. Arthur managed to escape with your help but was still heavily injured. Due to that, the opportunity for a breakthrough disappeared.) (Year 13: Arthur rested for a year. His injuries recovered thanks to his demonic nature, but his strength declined.] [However, your quality has improved from the years of battles. You weren¡¯t far from becoming a middle-grade epic weapon.] [At the same time, Aiden had successfully broken through to energy level six and became the pillar of the Canglan Empire. He had quite a prominent reputation throughout the continent.) [[Year 14: Arthur could no longer sit still and took you to the secret realm. It was said there was a way for him to break through to energy level five. He wanted to use this method and advance so he could defeat Count Magnus.] (You both encountered two transcendent creatures five levels lower than you in the secret realm. In the end, the creatures killed you and Arthur.) [Life Simulation completed. Current score: Grade C. You will inherit part of the abilities from the Life Simulation, and you will receive a talent!] [The grades are SS, S, A, B, C, D.) [Inheritance 1: A precious item from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 2: The grade and rank you achieved from the Life Simulation.] [Inheritance 3: A memory fragment from the Life Simulation.] Lu Yu looked at the results of the simulation. This was the first time he had gotten a Life Simulation where he didn¡¯t get a new ability. Additionally, his quality didn¡¯t improve at all. However, the most interesting part was that he had gained new information. Shining Sun Asura Strike was a powerful technique that originated from paladins. The person who learns that technique could increase their potential and break through their limits. In the future, when practicing true martial arts passed down by paladins, the person could get twice the result with half the effort using Shining Sun Judgment. Arthur¡¯s advancement speed would be much faster if he were to obtain that martial arts technique. ¡°I choose option three.¡± Lu Yu said. He mustn¡¯t hand over such a powerful technique to someone else. Therefore, the most important thing to do now was to get the memory first. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a memory fragment from the Life Simulation.¡± Afterward, all the information regarding Shining Sun Asura Strike entered Lu Yu¡¯s memory. ¡°Senior, which martial skill should I choose?¡± Arthur¡¯s voice also resounded. ¡°Go forward. On the second bookshelf to your left, in the ninth row from bottom to top. It¡¯s the seventeenth book.¡± Hearing Lu Yu¡¯s words, Arthur was ecstatic! He quickly walked over and picked up the book. The words ¡®Shining Sun Asura Strike¡¯ were written on the cover. The book seemed to emit a blazing aura. Arthur felt a strong feeling just from holding the book. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the cultivation room to learn this first.¡± Lu Yu¡¯s voice reached Arthur¡¯s ears. Arthur nodded in compliance. He was also looking forward to the technique recommended by the divine weapon. At the library entrance, the old man saw that Arthur had chosen a martial arts technique. He looked away from his book and glanced at Arthur in surprise. Then, he nodded and let Arthur leave. A while later, a student named Aiden appeared in the library. After searching the library for some time, he still couldn¡¯t find a suitable technique. When he saw an empty spot where Shining Sun Asura Strike was placed, he felt distraught. Finally, he sighed and left the library. On the other side, Arthur had entered the cultivation room. It¡¯s only the first floor, but the energy concentration here was already five times higher than in the outside world. Apparently, the energy concentration would be higher on the upper floors. Chapter 39 - Swindling People Using My Name Chapter 39 Swindling People Using My Name However, renting one of the cultivation rooms was also extremely shocking-one hour in these rooms priced around 100 gold coins or a low-quality energy stone. More than 2000 gold coins could be consumed within a day. Energy stones were stones with transcendent energy. The colorful stones Arthur had seen on the magic spaceship were also energy stones! Energy stones were divided into four grades: low, medium, high, and top quality. Both mages and transcendents could absorb the energy contained inside of the rocks. Furthermore, energy stones were very pricey. In fact, even the lowest-quality energy stone held a price of 2000 gold coins. After Arthur entered the academy, he exchanged gold coins for more than ten energy stones. At the door of the cultivation room, Arthur paid a sufficient deposit and entered the room. After sitting cross-legged, Arthur felt his entire body being enveloped by a shocking amount of energy. Even if he didn¡¯t meditate, even breathing slowly already increased his strength. The effect was even better when he sat inside the room to practice martial arts techniques. Arthur calmed down and opened the book in his hand. Suddenly, the aura of an asura and the glorious sun appeared in Arthur¡¯s mind. The two opposing but equally powerful forces left the book and rushed into Arthur¡¯s body. Color filled Arthur¡¯s eyes. His left eyes shone with golden light like the sun, while his right eye was cold and powerful like an asura. The two forces wildly traveled Arthur¡¯s body, attacking every cell and muscle fiber in his being. After being hit by these forces, Arthur felt his strength increase rapidly. He was immersed in the pleasure of becoming stronger as he cultivated during both day and night. While Arthur was in cultivation, the students who passed the assessment from other places had also arrived. Soon, the vast academy became livelier. After seven quiet days passed, Arthur stopped his cultivation. He opened his eyes, a compelling aura pouring out from his body. The two forces of the asura and the sun had perfectly fused in his body. Arthur waved his hands, making everything return to normal. Seven days of cultivation had already allowed his grasp of Shining Sun Asura Strike to reach its limit. Additionally, he had also risen from the early stages of energy level two to the middle stages of the level. His body had become even stronger. As for his combat strength, he had already reached the peak of energy level two. With Lu Yu¡¯s support, he could even fight against an energy level three user. After feeling the tyrannical power flow around in his body, Arthur didn¡¯t want to continue. After a week of cultivation, he had already reached his limit. Therefore, he needed to stabilize his new strength. Arthur walked out of the cultivation room. He took out the map that hadn¡¯t been opened for a long time and walked toward his dormitory. Halfway through, Arthur saw a group of plainly-dressed freshmen. He could hear what they were discussing. ¡°Did you know? Yesterday, a genius came to the academy. I heard that he¡¯s Viscount Hegnarse¡¯s son.¡± ¡°He became a transcendent when he was ten years old. This year, at the age of eleven, he had already reached energy level two. Apparently, he was personally recruited by this academy¡¯s dean to enroll here!¡± ¡°Moreover, a student from the neighboring dukedom didn¡¯t awaken an ordinary energy, but instead Red Flame energy!¡± ¡°A lot of people have said that with this kind of energy, you won¡¯t encounter any bottlenecks before energy level six, and the height of potential you have is terrifying! You would be a genius among geniuses!¡± ¡°What?!¡± As a student shared his recent knowledge of geniuses, the other students all gasped. They were also transcendents, and they were already stronger than many others as they were able to enroll into the Sky Radiance Transcendent Academy. However, after enrolling into the academy, they felt their talent wasn¡¯t worth mentioning. Alas, they couldn¡¯t be compared to true geniuses. At this moment, another freshman walked forward and said, ¡°The people you¡¯re talking about are all nobles. They are talented, but their strength hasn¡¯t grown yet.¡± ¡°But I know one person. He¡¯s a commoner and he¡¯s already very strong. Moreover, he¡¯s probably the strongest person in this batch of new students.¡± ¡°He once defeated two seniors who had studied in the academy for more than a year. Those who came from Cantero City all know about this!¡± Hearing this student¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s eyes widened. They looked at each other and said in shock, ¡°Is that really possible?¡± ¡°The academy¡¯s cultivation period lasts for a total of four years, and the students¡¯ improvement in each year is terrifying. Those who can defeat the higher-grade students while in the lower grades are considered geniuses.¡± ¡°But this person was able to defeat a senior before he even entered the school. What kind of talent does he have?¡± Everyone was dumbfounded and in disbelief when they heard the freshman¡¯s words. Out of the blue, a confident voice resounded in everyone¡¯s ears. OW ¡°Are you talking about Arthur? Hey, I know him!¡± ¡°He¡¯s my junior. Back then, I lived in the same place he did. Additionally, I was the one who trained him. You could say that Arthur wouldn¡¯t be where he is today if it weren¡¯t for me.¡± A fat man wearing an exclusive uniform which belonged to senior students said. With a big shoulder and a round waist, he also had a red face and eyes that seemed like lines. He spoke in a proud tone. Then, he lowered his voice as if he was telling a secret, ¡°I know everything about him, especially his victory over Grott and Ferguson.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also well aware of his affair with Jynx, one of the famous beauties in this academy.¡± His face revealed a perverted smile that all men understood as he spoke. The freshmen saw that the senior knew Arthur and had even taught Arthur before, so they immediately leaned over. To guide the number one freshman, he must be an expert. If he could teach them, they would receive great benefits. Arthur looked at the fatty who was surrounded by the freshmen and frowned. On the other hand, Lu Yu laughed when he saw the situation. It had only been a few days since school started, and someone was already using Arthur¡¯s name to spread rumors. Wasn¡¯t this the case of a swindler? Arthur frowned. He didn¡¯t want to waste time by getting involved with this. Thus, he turned to leave. However, he clearly heard the fatty¡¯s following words. ¡°As freshmen, if you can get to know a top-notch expert, it will bring you countless benefits in the future.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll introduce you to Arthur if you give me two low-grade energy stones or 5000 gold coins.¡± ¡°Think about it, this is an opportunity to befriend a top genius in advance! After you succeed, you won¡¯t have to worry about neither the resources in the academy nor your future outside!¡± Chapter 40 - How Come I Didnt Know I Was a Marquiss Illegitimate Son? Chapter 40 How Come I Didn¡¯t Know I Was a Marquis¡¯s Illegitimate Son? The fatty continued to bewitch the students as their eyes were filled with eagerness. They were commoner transcendents. Although they weren¡¯t rich, they could still afford two low-grade energy stones or 5000 gold coins. ¡°Here, 5000 gold coins!¡± one of the freshmen gritted his teeth and handed over a bag of money. ¡°I have two low-grade energy stones here.¡± The other student took out a bag filled with energy stones. Soon, more people were preparing to spend money so that they could meet Arthur. Arthur frowned. He didn¡¯t even know who this fatty was. It was apparent he was using his name to deceive others. If this fatty was bluffing, it would¡¯ve been fine. Arthur would¡¯ve ignored it as he didn¡¯t want to be a busybody. However, this boy was using his name to lie and swindle people¡¯s wealth, so in the end, everyone would blame Arthur for this. If such a thing were to continue happening in the future, Arthur was afraid it would cause him a lot of trouble. He pushed the crowd aside and walked up to the fat boy. He interrupted his talking and said, ¡°He¡¯s a liar; he doesn¡¯t know Arthur. Don¡¯t be fooled by this guy!¡± As soon as Arthur finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent. Some freshmen who had taken out their money bags felt something wrong and slowly retreated. When the fatty saw this scene, his expression changed, and he clenched his teeth tightly. He glared at Arthur. He was furious at the person blocking his path to wealth, wanting to attack him on the spot. But as there was still a circle of new students around, he smiled. He walked over and said to Arthur, ¡°New student, I don¡¯t think you know enough about our academy.¡± ¡°Let me tell you. My name is Morris, and I¡¯ve been famous in the academy since a year ago. My reputation is well-known throughout this place, so why would I lie to you freshmen?¡± ¡°You just need to give me two low-grade energy stones or 5000 gold coins. Once you do, I¡¯ll introduce you to the geniuses in this academy.¡± Then, as if he was telling a secret, he squatted down slightly and said in a low voice, ¡°You guys probably don¡¯t know this, but Arthur is actually the illegitimate son of a powerful Marquis! He has only been temporarily placed in a commoner family¡¯s care!¡± ¡°After he graduates from the academy, he¡¯ll return to the Marquis¡¯s residence and become one of the top noble families in the Canglan Empire.¡± ¡°If you get to know him now, you¡¯ll be able to soar in the future!¡± ¡°Additionally, Arthur can now kill a second-level prodigy with one move. In less than half a year, he¡¯ll be able to defeat an energy level three prodigy. Within ten years, he¡¯ll most likely become a famous powerhouse in the empire!¡± ¡°There¡¯s still a chance to get to know him now, but you won¡¯t get any more chances once he starts making a name for himself.¡± Morris was still talking big. They were a little tempted when the freshmen heard him talking in such detail. He was a Marquis¡¯s illegitimate son? Arthur almost laughed out of anger when he saw Morris¡¯s serious expression. Arthur had lived for so many years, but he had never encountered a Marquis before. So how could he be the illegitimate son of one of them? Arthur sighed and shook his head, ¡°Arthur isn¡¯t like what this person said. He doesn¡¯t have any noble background; he¡¯s just a commoner from the countryside.¡± ¡°Additionally, Arthur has neither been taught by this person before nor does he even know him.¡± Arthur turned his face to Morris and coldly said, ¡°Return the money that you scammed from the new students.¡± After Arthur finished speaking, the surrounding freshmen realized that something was wrong. After frowning, some students kept their money bags and stood back. Moreover, some even showed intentions of taking back their money from Morris. Morris¡¯s face instantly darkened. He coldly grabbed the money bag one of the students wanted to put away, snatching it back. Then, his eyes spewed fire as he looked at Arthur angrily, ¡°Freshman, you¡¯re not Arthur. So how do you know if I¡¯m lying or not?¡± he asked. ¡°You might anger someone you can¡¯t afford to offend if you keep talking nonsense.¡± The meaning of Morris¡¯s warning was obvious, but Arthur wasn¡¯t afraid. With his current strength, he wasn¡¯t scared of this warning. If Morris wouldn¡¯t repent, then Arthur wouldn¡¯t mind attacking him. Just as Arthur was about to ask Morris to return the money he had swindled, a figure hurried over from a distance. When he saw the figure, a hint of evasion appeared in Morris¡¯s eyes. He lowered his head, not wanting to be recognized. The person who came was also a freshman. Additionally, his strength was average, and he didn¡¯t have any strong background. Morris had no reason to be so afraid. However, as a know-it-all, he had long known that the student coming over was Victor. Victor had arrived at the academy with Arthur, and rumors claimed he was very close with the latter. If Victor saw him using Arthur¡¯s name for swindling, he¡¯d be in trouble. After all, no matter how arrogant Morris was, he didn¡¯t think he was Grott¡¯s or Ferguson¡¯s opponent. On the other hand, Arthur seriously injured the two of them. This level of strength wasn¡¯t something he could easily provoke. Morris felt like he was about to survive as he saw Victor turn to leave. Suddenly, Victor¡¯s eyes lit up as if he had seen an important person! He immediately jogged to the group, making Morris break out in cold sweat. However, this wasn¡¯t the end of it. Victor¡¯s following words sent chills down Morris¡¯s spine as his eyes widened. Victor jogged to Arthur, who was exposing Morris¡¯s lie, and said, ¡°Arthur!¡± ¡°So you were here. We¡¯ve been looking for you for many days, but we couldn¡¯t find you!¡± Upon hearing this, Morris was so scared that his legs went soft, unable to move. The other freshmen at the side also had their mouths agape in disbelief. Arthur, who was likely to be the strongest among all the freshmen, had actually been standing here beside them! But not only did they not recognize Arthur, they even wanted to give money to a scammer! The freshmen gathered around were so shocked that they couldn¡¯t speak. Morris opened his mouth and stuttered, ¡°I-i-i¡­ You¡­¡± His entire body was paralyzed with fear, rendering him speechless. He had used Arthur¡¯s name to trick others. After Arthur found out, Morris didn¡¯t even admit his mistake. Instead, he threatened the man. Thinking back to his actions, Morris was extremely afraid now. Arthur saw through his emotions and coldly said, ¡°Return the money you swindled. If you do this again, I won¡¯t let you off so easily.¡± Arthur waved his hand and motioned for Morris to leave. His state of mind was completely different. Such a weakling probably wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to see his back in the future. Thus, it would be a waste of time for Arthur to argue with him. After Arthur finished speaking, Morris hurriedly took out the money he had cheated, flustered. Many money bags and gold coins fell to the ground. However, no one dared to fight for it as Arthur was around. After retrieving their money, some new students excitedly ran over and thanked Arthur. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the real Arthur to be right beside us. We almost believed the liar¡¯s words!¡± they said regretfully. ¡°Thankfully, it wasn¡¯t too late. Just be careful next time.¡± Victor looked at Morris¡¯s face and said with a smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± Arthur wasn¡¯t planning to stay any longer. Instead, he was going to find his dormitory. It had been seven days since the school term started, but he had yet to show himself before the other freshmen. Moreover, Arthur didn¡¯t know which dormitory he was in. Victor came up from behind and said, ¡°Arthur, I¡¯ll take you to your dormitory.¡± ¡°The dormitories have been divided. Therefore, we¡¯ll be in the same dorm.¡± ¡°What?¡± Arthur was pleasantly surprised. Everything was much more convenient this way. Two people watched Arthur leave in a castle far away as Arthur and Victor returned to the dormitory. Viscount Alger and a highly-respected mage were watching Arthur the whole time. If Arthur were here, he would¡¯ve recognized this great mage as the old man he had seen in the library. ¡°Your Excellency Ferde, this Arthur has offended Count Magnus because of the enmity I told you about.¡± ¡°Presently, Count Magnus is in an exchange with the academy, asking us to hand Arthur over. I would like to know your opinion regarding this.¡± Viscount Alger bowed and asked with a respectful expression. ¡°Hmph!¡± the white-robed mage, Ferde, snorted. ¡°These nobles are getting more outrageous. This is an academy, not their territory. Just ignore them.¡± After saying that, he closed his eyes. As for Viscount Alger, he was ecstatic hearing those words! If this great mage protected Arthur, nobody in the Canglan Empire could put pressure on him!