Quests

Soon the familiar system interface materialized before his eyes. Among the notifications and statistics, one message stood out, glowing in an ethereal light.

[Hidden Quest] - "Become a Sect Master or Establish a Sect" (Completed)

Achieve the ultimate status of a Sect Master or create your own sect from scratch.

Reward: You can use 10 Strikes of Peak Martial Emperor.

Arion's heart raced as he read the words. The hidden quest was now marked as completed. He couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation as he considered the reward: 10 Strikes of Peak Martial Emperor.

With a determined resolve, Arion decided to claim the reward. He focused on the message, his mind and spirit converging on the task at hand.

However, this power didn't immediately enter his body. Instead, it was stored within the system, awaiting his command.

Arion saw the newly acquired skill, converted from the 10 Strikes of Peak Martial Emperor, bearing the name "Emperor's Decimation" – a testament to its destructive potential.

Skills:

- Emperor's Decimation (10 uses)

  - Description: This skill represents the power of Peak Martial Emperor. This skill, can be incorporated into various forms whether it be a fist, a kick, a sword swing, or any other combat technique. It's domineering force can be channeled through different martial maneuvers for maximum impact.

It appeared in his system panel and he checked the quests once again.

Name: Arion

Age: 15

Race: Hybrid

Level: Level 1 (Martial Novice)

Experience Points: 0/100

Health: (100/100)

Attributes:

- Strength: 50

- Agility: 65

- Intelligence: 398

- Wisdom: 274

- Vitality: 70

- Attack: 129

- Defense: 198

- Speed: 110

- Charisma: 50

Inventory and Equipment:

- [Equipped Weapon]: Infernal Blade (Grade 4 Sword)

- [Equipped Armor]: Storm Guard Plate (Grade 5)

- [Consumables]

  - Healing Herbs x5

  - Internal Energy Enhancement Pills x500

  - Healing Pills x50

  - Spirit Ascension Pill (Used to breakthrough to Martial King)

- [Currency]

  - Gold: 1,683,093

  - Spirit Stones: 1

Quest Log:

- [Main Quest - Completed] - "Join a Sect to Unlock the Secrets of the World"

  - Embarked on a journey to find and join a sect that holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the world.

  - Note: You can become a Martial Artist whenever you choose.

- [Main Quest] - "Recruit 10 Disciples to the Sect" (Time Limit: 30 days)

  - Recruit 10 disciples to the sect with a talent of F and above.

  - Reward: Increase your talent by one level.

  - Penalty for Mission Failure: Decrease in a single attribute.

- [Main Quest - Completed] - "Become an Outer Disciple"

  - Achieve the status of an Outer Disciple within the sect.

  - Reward: Thunderstrike (Grade 8 Sword).

  - Note: Became a Sect Master.

- [Main Quest - Completed] - "Become an Inner Disciple"

  - Ascend to the rank of an Inner Disciple within the sect.

  - Reward: Become a Martial Warrior.

    Note: You can become a Martial Warrior whenever you choose.

  - Note: Became a Sect Master.

- [Main Quest - Completed] - "Become a Core Disciple"

  - Attain the esteemed position of a Core Disciple within the sect.

  - Reward: Stormbringer (Grade 6 Sword).

  - Note: Became a Sect Master.

- [Main Quest - Completed] - "Become an Elder"

  - Rise to the revered rank of an Elder within the sect.

  - Reward: Spirit Ascension Pill.

  - Note: Became a Sect Master.

Arion examined the completed system quests and decided to claim the rewards for all of them, except for the Inner Disciple reward.

He then examined both the quest log and his inventory.

Inventory and Equipment:

- [Equipped Weapon]: Infernal Blade (Grade 4 Sword)

- [Equipped Armor]: Storm Guard Plate (Grade 5)

Consumables:

   - Healing Herbs x5

   - Internal Energy Enhancement Pills x500

   - Healing Pills x50

   - Spirit Ascension Pill x2 (Used to breakthrough to Martial King)

- Thunderstrike (Grade 8 Sword)

- Stormbringer (Grade 6 Sword)

Currency:

   - Gold: 1,683,093

   - Spirit Stones: 1

Quest Log:

1. [Main Quest - Completed] - "Join a Sect to Unlock the Secrets of the World"

   - Embarked on a journey to find and join a sect that holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the world.

   - Note: You can become a Martial Artist whenever you choose.

2. [Main Quest] - "Recruit 10 Disciples to the Sect" (Time Limit: 30 days)

   - Recruit 10 disciples to the sect with a talent of F and above.

   - Reward: Increase your talent by one level.

   - Penalty for Mission Failure: Decrease in a single attribute.

3. [Main Quest - Completed] - "Become an Inner Disciple"

   - Ascend to the rank of an Inner Disciple within the sect.

   - Note: You can become a Martial Warrior whenever you choose.

   - Note: Became a Sect Master.

Arion stood before the main quests, their tantalizing promises of instant power and transformation beckoning him. With his level locked at 1 and his experience points still a barren zero, the allure of becoming a martial artist and martial warrior in the blink of an eye was almost too tempting to resist.

However, Arion was not one to rush into decisions without careful consideration. He was a thinker, always seeking to uncover the "why" behind every aspect of his journey. It was this insatiable curiosity that had brought him to this moment, and it was this very quality that would now shape his choice.

As he gazed at the quests, he couldn't help but think about the implications of each path. Becoming a martial artist or a martial warrior instantly sounded like a dream, but it also felt like cheating himself out of the true essence of his journey. What was the purpose of power if he didn't understand how it worked or the sacrifices required to attain it?

Arion's thoughts drifted to his long-held philosophy: knowledge was the true power. He had always yearned to unravel the mysteries of the world and understand the inner workings of things. This desire to know, to comprehend, and to master through learning was at the core of his being.

With a firm resolve, he made his decision. He would eschew the allure of instant power and choose the path of patience and understanding. He realized that rushing through the quests might make him strong, but it wouldn't make him wise. He wanted to learn and grow, step by step, discovering the secrets of martial arts from the ground up.

Arion knew that this choice wouldn't be easy. It meant embracing the struggles and challenges that lay ahead. It meant accepting that he would remain at his current level for a while, working diligently to earn every bit of experience and power. But he was willing to walk this path because he believed that true strength, both of body and spirit, came from the journey itself.

Arion shifted his focus to the quest of increasing his talent, a task that initially seemed rather straightforward. The quest called for him to recruit ten F Rank disciples, and he didn't anticipate any major challenges on this front. His reasoning was simple: F Rank talents were abundant throughout the world, and locating individuals with modest abilities akin to his own should be a breeze. Finding recruits who were equally modest in their talents would be a manageable endeavor.

The idea of mentoring these recruits didn't even cross his mind. His sole objective was to recruit them, not to invest time in their training. Arion was purely focused on fulfilling the quest's requirements efficiently.

As he contemplated this, Arion couldn't help but think about his primary quest – joining a sect. It was then that a bold idea struck him like lightning after he received the sect token and the information of sect transfer. What if he established his own sect? He believed that this system operated like a game from Earth, offering a continuous chain of quests. This notion emboldened him to make a daring decision: he would become the sect master of this sect.

Despite the potential risks of revealing his true identity, Arion felt that taking the role of sect master aligned with the system's gamified nature. It seemed like a calculated gamble. To his astonishment, as soon as he made this choice and became a sect master as per the sect council, the notifications for completing the quests of becoming an inner disciple, core disciple, and elder all flashed on his screen in an instant. The system had recognized him as a sect master, bypassing the usual progression hierarchy.

This unexpected turn of events left him intrigued. He was now the master of a sect, and the possibilities before him were limitless. The world is his chessboard, and he is ready to make moves to uncover the mysteries of this intricate system and the world.

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