Kieran had checked the contents of the ten cultivators' storage rings; he found many resources that could be used to increase strength.
"Mason, how are you? How's your wound?" asked Kieran as he saw the Black Panther walking towards him.
Mason walked back and forth in front of his Lord, showing that all his wounds had healed; even his scars were gone, making him look like he had never been injured. The pill Kieran gave him made Mason stronger, so it healed the wounds. He could ascend to the third level of the Emperor realm with a little push.
Mason's situation made Kieran smile happily as he returned to the cave to finish training before leaving the Wild Animal Park.
"Peter, do you know where the hundred masked figures who killed ten cultivators, who were my opponents, came from?" Mason said to Peter once they reached the mouth of the cave.
Peter just shook his head. Peter didn't know where the figure Mason was referring to came from, but he believed that the hundred masked men were His Lord's shadowy bodyguards.
"What if we ask Kieran? He might know where they're from!" said Mason.
"Of course. He must know who the figures behind the masks are, or perhaps they are his shadow guards because their arrival almost coincided with the appearance of his Dragon Emperor's anger aura," Mason said.
Peter didn't think Mason would have the same opinion as him. Now, he was even more convinced that the masked figure he saw earlier was Kieran's shadow bodyguard.
Kieran was refining the Shadow Binding and Shadow Body techniques in the cave, which he could learn after reaching the Ultimate Power realm.
The man smiled happily and said, "With the Shadow Binding technique, I can use it to control someone weaker than me. As for the Shadow Body technique, I can create a shadow body with a power one realm below my realm of strength, but I can only open up one realm for now."
Kieran wanted to learn the sky-shaking sword method, which was a sky-level method which was only weaker than Avatar and God-level methods.
"I will learn this technique before leaving the Death Forest," Kieran said as he unrolled the technique.
The sky-shaking sword technique combines three equally powerful sword techniques: the thousand shadow sword, the flying sword, and the illusion sword.
As Kieran finished reading the contents of the technical scroll he was holding, the writing inside suddenly disappeared and turned into a haze of smoke that instantly faded into his mind.
Like when he learnt the four-level shadow technique, Kieran understood the sky-shaking sword technique very quickly after the grain of light entered his mind.
He said in just a few seconds, "The sky-level technique is indeed extraordinary; with just a move, the sky-shaking sword technique can split a Continent."
Although he hasn't tried it yet, Kieran recognises the power of celestial techniques. However, the man believes that the method is very effective from his point of view.
Curious about the increase in his strength, Kieran opened his status table. "My strength has increased, but I no longer have any system points left to purchase items in the system shop."
Kieran could only bemoan his fate when he saw that his system's point count was zero.
[Sir, you take it easy; many methods exist to earn system points. As a benevolent system, I will tell you. From now on you must complete several missions to earn a certain amount of system points. The number of system points you will get depends on the level of missions you can complete]
After hearing the system's praise, Kieran frowned. He didn't know that the system was so selfish.
"Became the winner of the young cultivator competition in the Kusuma Empire and was accepted as a disciple of the Skeleton Graveyard Group in Lunaria." One of the missions that attracted Kieran's attention was reading.
Kieran smiled widely as he looked at the number of ten million system points as the mission reward. The huge reward of the mission caught his attention.
Without thinking, Kieran immediately made his choice to complete the mission. "I want to see how strong the young cultivators of the Kusuma Empire are," he muttered.
The man wanted to explore Lunaria and leave Mali, which was only filled with conflict between the two Empires controlling the southern region. Although he could purchase all the resources from the system store, Kieran did not want to stay in an area with limited resources.
If Kieran could get what he needed for free, why should he use system points to buy items in the system shop? With only the little knowledge of Lunaria that he had gained from Mason. Kieran believed that he could save system points while he was in that place.
Kieran not only did medium-level missions but also high-level missions, which had no time limit to complete. This mission required him to kill demonic beasts in exchange for experience points and system points, which was very rewarding for me.
"I'd better go out now and meet them. I also want to ask Mason who the ten cultivators attacked him. From the cultivation traces, it seems they are not cultivators from this Continent."
Kieran concluded that the ten people who attacked Mason were not cultivators who came from Mali because, from the information he got from the system, in Mali, there were no cultivators in the Emperor's realm other than the Black Panther, who became his contract beast.
"What are you guys doing?" asked Kieran as Mason and Peter looked at him from head to toe.
"Sorry, my Lord, we just wanted to confirm the whereabouts of your shadow guardian figure," Mason replied.
Kieran looked confused when he heard Mason's answer. "Shadow guards? Are you saying my shadow guards are the hundred masked figures who saved you before? If they are, then to be honest, they are not shadow guards but shadow troops that will appear when I need them."
After hearing his Lord's answer, Mason nodded, showing his curiosity for the identity of the hundred masked men who had saved him.
Kieran stated that he wanted to leave the Death Forest with his subordinates to avoid the strange gazes of the contract beasts, and he would do so tomorrow when the sun began to appear.
Peter would surely follow his Lord's wishes as an obedient and loyal subordinate. However, the ruler of the Death Forest, Mason, asked for his Lord's permission to visit a golden eagle, who would be chosen as the new ruler.
Kieran nodded clearly. He would let Mason meet the person taking over his position, but he reminded him to return as soon as his task was completed.
Kieran wanted to earn many system points to purchase resources from the system store. Kieran still had a hundred high-level immortal cultivation pills and various resources inside the loot storage ring, but he didn't believe it would make him the strongest cultivator.
Kieran only needed to grow stronger to get the information he needed, even though he didn't know the world's strongest cultivator figure. He had the power to get whatever he wanted.
Being strong is the only way to survive and get what Kieran wants in a world that prioritises strength.
"Maybe becoming the strongest cultivator can bring me back to my former life," Kieran said to himself.
The man still hopes to return and continue his mission as an Air Force soldier.
"If the opportunity comes to me, I will grab it without thinking."
A golden eagle, who had become the new ruler of the Death Forest, flew over Kieran, Peter, and Mason while they were outside the Death Forest. Several other beasts had deliberately come outside the Death Forest to escort Mason. They saw Mason as a very responsible ruler who could protect the forest territory he owned.Suddenly, the golden eagle swooped down and arrived near Kieran."I hope you'll occasionally come to visit this forest, sir," said the golden eagle, who, with the help of the two high-level immortal cultivation pills Kieran had given it, managed to reach the Emperor's territory.Kieran nodded slowly, then responded, "I'll come to see you guys after I get what I want to get."Upon hearing that, the golden eagle bowed its head, followed by all the beasts in the Death Forest. All the beasts respected Kieran because they could sense his bloodline.Receiving their salute, Kieran then rode Mason and Peter out of the Death Forest.Beyond the territory was an ordinary forest, wh
As Peter and Mason progressed quickly, Kieran was thrilled to see the progress. In a short period, each of them managed to double their scores.Mason ate all the demonic beasts' bodies. Meanwhile, Peter used two high-level immortal cultivation pills to increase his strength rapidly.Due to the many experience points gained after killing the demonic Beast, Kieran managed to break through four times.As Kieran's cultivation realm expanded, he needed more experience points to increase his strength.However, Kieran did not have to worry about the many experiences once he arrived in Lunaria. Millions of demonic beasts were there, and their strength was definitely greater than he had experienced before.One thing Kieran was facing right now. He could not cross the sea separating Lunaria from Mali with his current strength. Without an artefact that could protect him, even cultivators in the Emperor's territory would think twice about crossing that sea.Keiran had considered using the Celesti
After travelling for four days to one of the cities in the Kusuma Empire, Kieran could feel the presence of a group of people coming closer. He was less than forty kilometres from Babylon, the largest city after the Kusuma Empire's Capital. Kieran continued to ride Mason but suddenly stopped and jumped off the Black Panther's back three metres high.Kieran felt some people approaching him and asked, "Mason, can you reduce your body size?"Mason responded, "My Lord, I can reduce my body size to the size of a normal cat. No one can sense my power if I change form."Mason dispelled his power aura and turned himself into a cat. Kieran immediately hugged Mason's small body and left with Peter. Five cultivators appeared from behind and passed them quickly.Before long, more and more cultivators were chasing after them with the same goal: Babylon. The Kusuma Empire's annual competition was held there, and this year, representatives from the Skeleton Graveyard Group attended.When they arrive
Kieran descended to the inn's first floor, with Peter trailing behind him and Mason in his arms. He sat at one of the seats in the ballroom area, which used to be a public restaurant.The waiter who had served Kieran yesterday suddenly came over to him. The sailor asked politely, "Sorry to interrupt your time, what would you like to enjoy in this place?"Not long after, Kieran nodded, "Serve the best food for the three of us."When Kieran glanced at Mason, the waiter understood and would immediately prepare three meals for three people, even though Mason was not a human. The waiter bowed his head and quickly headed to the kitchen."My Lord, what are we going to do after this? Are we going to go straight to the competition registration?" asked Peter."I want to explore the city to get to know the area better. Then we'll go to the competition arena," Kieran replied as he stroked Mason's soft fur.Peter could only nod in agreement at what Kieran wanted and would continue to follow what t
After travelling around Babylon, Kieran and Peter went to the competition registration area in the town square. They registered as participants while Mason comfortably slept in his Lord's carrier, making him look like a lazy, spoilt animal.It took some time to register as a participant and get a number. All cultivators under 50 could enter the competition, regardless of their strength domain.After getting the participants' numbers, Kieran returned to the inn. He wanted to boost his strength a little before the start of the Empire competition the next day.***Morning, Rosegold Residency.Kieran opened his eyes after spending most of the time increasing his strength."Spending ten high-level immortal cultivation pills only makes me go up one level," he said disappointedly."My Lord, it's about time we went to the competition," Peter's voice came from outside his room.Kieran asked Peter to wait while he first wanted to clean h
The restaurant patrons who saw the scene before them disbelieved what they had just seen.[Master, that woman has an Immortal Crystal body type that only Immortals have. Her Immortal Crystal body is at the golden level, the highest of the five levels of the Immortal Crystal body type. This woman's future is very bright; I hope the Lord will establish a good relationship with her."]Knowing the veiled woman's privilege made Kieran's lips curve into a smile. However, he did not know what rapport to build with that woman."Damn it! Why didn't I try to establish a good relationship with a woman back on Earth and learn how to behave towards her," he lamented."You dare attack our friend! Damn woman, you'll pay dearly for her life," threatened one of the man's friends who had become a corpse, and instantly he darted forward to attack the woman who remained calmly standing in place.Seeing someone attacking her, the woman only quickly moved the sword in h
Knowing that two young men easily received offers to become Skeleton Graveyard Group disciples after completing their first battle made the competition participants who had also completed their first battle feel furious at the decision."Master, how is it that those who have just finished one battle just like us, you immediately make an offer to become a sect disciple?" asked one of the competition participants."Because they deserve it," said Andrew."I see that they are no different from us. If you'd like, tell us where you see their worthiness?" the same person asked.Kieran suddenly raised his hand, making Andrew pause, not answering the question directed at him. He turned his attention to the young man in the arena and waited to see what he would do."You feel that there is no difference between us; how about you go up to the top of the arena to fight with me and prove the truth of what you feel," Kieran said calmly, with a sharp look at the f
After the departure of the Skeleton Graveyard Group, two elders, Kieran, Helena, and Peter, left the Babylon square amidst thousands of pairs of eyes that continued to watch their every move. The three of them decided to go to the city park to relax, waiting for the night to come. *** Kusuma Imperial Palace. Charles Kusuma gathered the Generals and leaders of the Empire's elite troops in the Imperial hall. He gathered them to discuss the Wijaya Empire, which had sent hundreds of thousands of soldiers to besiege the Kusuma Empire's border near Babylon. He ordered three generals with fifty thousand soldiers each to immediately go to the border region. In addition to them, Charles also sent two thousand elite troops to help secure the border region. Thousands of free cultivators had also been hired to help his Imperial soldiers. Charles had sent a message to Aaron to lead the soldiers alerted at the border. However, news that Aaron was injured and unlikely to recover shortly made hi