An old woman, dressed in a flowing black dress, stood before him and made the entire room feel ominous.
The darkness that surrounded her made it difficult to make out her features, but the way she stood sent shivers down his spine. The tattered fabric of her dress clung to her thin frame, and her hair was a wild and tangled mess.
He narrowed his eyes and peered into the dark, trying to make out the woman's face. But the room was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.
"Devour Life." The woman spoke with a grating, chilling voice that sent shivers through him.
His palms grew slick with sweat as his hands trembled uncontrollably. He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself for the worst.
"Devour Death." A cold breath tickled the back of his neck, but the woman in front of him remained still, making the situation unnerving.
Then suddenly...
"hehehehehehe!!!!"Her crazed laughter filled the room as she ran towards him with wild, crazed eyes. He could feel his heart pounding and every muscle in his body tensing up, but he was too scared to move. He was frozen in place, held captive by fearThud...
Mo Shen's heart was pounding with fear as the old woman suddenly stopped right in front of him, her face so close that he could feel her breath on his skin. He was paralyzed with terror, his body shaking as he realized what was about to happen.
"Destroy... the worlds."The corners of her mouth curled upward in a twisted, sadistic smile.
The room fell deathly silent, and his vision blacked out briefly. He could feel his pulse pounding in his ears as he struggled to stay conscious.
Then...
He bolted upright, sweat pouring down his face as he frantically scanned the room.
"I..." He opened his mouth to speak but found that no sound escaped his lips.
Mo Shen was now fully awake, but the feeling of terror still lingered within him.
"What happened, Mo Shen?" one of his female classmates asked, getting up from her seat and sitting beside him.
He turned to look at her, still trying to shake off the remnants of his nightmare.
"I just had a really vivid nightmare," he said in a low, weak voice.
"No wonder you looked so pale when you woke up," she said with concern, examining his condition.
"Let me check your temperature, you might have a fever." She placed her palm on his forehead.
"Tsk, lucky bastard," some of the male students gritted their teeth in annoyance. They were pissed to see such favorable treatment.
The girl had a perfect oval face with charming innocent eyes that fully emphasized her dazzling beauty. She was wearing a miniskirt under her uniform, which further showed off her long, soft-looking legs.
The girl in front of him is their class president and his childhood friend. Her name is Mia, and she's the top flower in their school.He felt the piercing eyes of his classmates but decided to ignore them.
Well, that's his opinion about her; he couldn't think of any reason to explain her intimacy to him."You don't have a fever, but you're so sweaty." Mia pulled out her hands.
"I'm fine, I just had a bad dream," Mo Shen played down his concern because he did not want her to worry too much.
"But why do you look so ill?" Mia got closer. She was not concerned about other people looking at them. From her perspective, Mo Shen is her long-time childhood friend, so things like this are only normal.
"Really?" Mo Shen was stunned.
"Go see for yourself," Mia said, taking her cell phone out and opening the camera app. A small mechanical camera snapped out on top of her phone.
After snapping a picture, Mo Shen hurriedly looks at the screen. He saw his face as soon as he looked up. It was pale, and there were little cracks in his lips. He looks like someone who hadn't drunk water for days.
"Maybe you have a fever? Why don't you go to the nurse's office?" Mia was concerned about him. They had been friends for so long."Got it." Mo Shen nodded his head, he was also concerned about his current condition.
He lifted his backpack, checked his phone for the time, and hurried out of the door. Mia wanted to accompany him, but he refused.
'I don't want to experience that kind of situation again,' Mo Shen muttered to himself. He walked out of his classroom, passing by some students on the way. He needs to hurry up because their lunch break is about to end.
He finally reached the nurse's office, and the school bell rang as soon as he stepped into the room."Devour life." He heard another sound coming from the nurse's office.
The old woman showed herself again. Although this time, Mo Shen was able to see her more clearly.
She was sitting in an office chair, her back facing him, so he was not able to verify her identity, but he could hear her weeping voice. It sounded like she was mourning for someone.
"Devour death." The old woman murmured the exact phrase again.
Time seemed to slow down. He could hear his sweat dropping to the floor.
"Deeeeevour the Gods!!!! "
With terror in his heart, Mo Shen watched as the old woman lunged towards him, her head suddenly twisting in a complete circle as she moved. The sound of her neck bones snapping and cracking echoed in the room, adding to the already haunting atmosphere."What the fuck!!!" He was so scared that it was the only thing that came out of his mouth. Forget about running, he couldn't even lift his legs.
He was completely powerless, unable to escape the terror that was unfolding before him. He lay there, waiting for the inevitable, his heart pounding in his chest. The last thing he heard was a sinister laughter, and then everything went black.
Suddenly, a pair of arms caught him just in time before his head hit the floor. He opened his eyes groggily to see the nurse's worried face looking down at him. She helped him to a nearby chair and checked his pulse and breathing. She looked relieved when she found that he was stable and just in shock.
"Hey, are you ok?"
The sound of whispers and murmurs echoed through the halls of the school, as students and staff rushed to gather around the nurse's office. They craned their necks, trying to catch a glimpse of what was happening.As Mia heard the news, her face lost color, and she felt a pang of guilt in her chest. She wished she had gone with him, but instead, she was left with regret.Meanwhile, some girls who were envious of her took the chance to spread rumors and attack her reputation. They surrounded Mia and taunted her, their voices filled with cruelty and jealousy. "She's so insensitive," one of the delinquent girls sneered, as they huddled together and pointed toward her."I can't believe she let her boyfriend go to the nurse's office all by himself," another chimed in, shaking her head in mock disapproval. "What kind of girlfriend is she?" the third added, making a show of tutting and clicking her tongue.But she simply walked past them with a straight face, unaffected by their insults.
As Mo Shen entered the classroom, most of his classmates had already taken their seats. He made his way to his designated seat located in the fourth row, settling in for the day's lessons.He was gone for almost a week when he was hospitalized, so most of his classmates look at him curiously. None of them came and asked him about his condition because they thought that he wanted to be left alone. "Am I not sociable?" Mo Shen realized his classmates were distant and began to reflect on his behavior. He concluded that perhaps it wouldn't hurt to be a bit more sociable from time to time. As he pondered, he understood that his lack of socializing was causing them to keep their distance.'Yeah, I remember that I'm bad at talking before' Mo Shen remembered that he used to struggle with communication, and as he shook his head, he acknowledged his past struggles with socializing."It's lucky that Mia was there to take care of me," Mo Shen thought to himself. He looked up at the blackboard a
Mo Shen had a busy day at school and was eager to continue his training to strengthen his body and improve his skills. The first thing that came to his mind is Mount Ming. Mount Ming is a dormant volcano between Incheon and Seosan. It's a tall mountain that faced the sea and had a lot of natural resources. Places like this are abundant in natural energy because they have all four major elements.He walked towards the station and boarded the train. His priority is to strengthen his body.Mo Shen sat near the window seat, looking at the old highways that connect the two cities. He could see the vast highway that quickly flew past him. The bundle of flowers and herd of birds on the railings reminded him of his past life.Mo Shen gazed at the ocean in front of him, sighing as he remembered a time when the platform was guarded by hundreds of cultivators. Doo."Next stop, Seosan ." The announcement jolted Mo Shen. He grabbed his black-colored bag, got to his feet, and stood up. Then he he
Mo Shen beamed with satisfaction as he felt his newly transformed body. He now had a more muscular physique, with bulging muscles that could be clearly seen through his clothing. This transformation was a significant change from his former average build. It was a good thing he had a spell to reduce his muscle mass. If not, Mia will surely be surprised to see such an abrupt change.After spending a night reinforcing his newly improved physique, Mo Shen went back home. Just as he expected, his body had become more vigorous despite not sleeping. He feels fresh and full of energy. The feeling was something no ordinary human could achieve."The improvement in my body is good enough to fight Martial Warriors. With this strength, I can go forward with my plan to earn more money."He was worried about the interruptions of big sects. They had a covert organization that dealt with individuals who broke their rules of confidentiality or cultivated without authorization. This group was known for
It was already 5:30 pm by the time they arrived at the mall; the sun was setting and casting a warm glow over the city. The night lights of the city had started to twinkle, creating a beautiful display. Meanwhile, the mall was bustling with activity, with people coming and going from its stores and restaurants. "Mo Shen... "Thank you for saving me back then." She tried her best, but she still mumbled some words. She was too self-conscious and did not know what to say."It's ok, it's nothing." he calmly replies while checking the menu. He never considered that incident a big deal after all. "What will happen now?" Mia's voice was still shaky from being overwhelmed. She realized the consequences of their actions."What do you mean?" Mo Shen continues to read the menu, he wants to taste some sushi. He was craving some Gunkan Maki, Sasazushi, and Nigiri paired with some cold ginger ale"That guy, Nathan, he's the son of a very wealthy family; he might do something underhanded."Mia's co
A series of muffled sounds can be heard over the roofs of multiple buildings. His body flickered while the darkness of the night covered him. His movements were so swift, so elegant, yet so deadly. It was like seeing death descend on earth. That's what he thought an overpowered main character in a novel would do, but Mo Shen was different; he would not do something so stupid and unnecessary. He took a cab and went to Nathan's house like an ordinary boy with a normal working mind. Power is everything in this world. And regardless of how much knowledge he had, it will be useless if he doesn't reach his full potential. He can't be complacent just because he had an arsenal of spells at his disposal. He was like a nuclear reactor without enough uranium to work properly. "Oh, so this is his house?" Mo Shen smiled the moment he saw the mansion. His eyes shine as if he had discovered a gold mine. As he approached the massive gate, he took note of the intricate details that adorned it. Th
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"Let's focus. The enemy is too strong, and we need to do our best if we want to survive. " Butcher prepared his stance and focused his willpower. He was prepared to die today . He knew that the only thing he could do now was fight to his very last breath and hope that it would be enough for him to survive."Overdrive " Butcher shouted, and his body started emitting white smoke. His eyes turned red, muscles expanding and veins protruding from pressure. This is one of the clan's strongest techniques, and it can allow him to reach half step Middle Stage Master Rank temporarily. The downside is that it would cripple the user permanently because he's now sacrificing his own life force to attain more power.His gaze focuses on Mo Shen. He's planning to unleash his strongest attack in one go. He prepared his sword stance. With a deep breath, he closed his eyes and focused his energy . Taking a step forward, he felt the tension around him build as he prepared to unleash his attackA humming s
Ring Ring RingThe phone made a ringing noise. Immediately, a man in his forties with black undercut hair answers the phone. On the other end of the line is the voice of a woman who, based on her tone, appears anxious."Hu? Someone is attacking our clan head quarters. "Who's dumb enough to do that? " He shouted from his throat; he's clearly pissed off."That's the thing, Elder Chen. The person attacking is very powerful, and we believe that his strength is at least Master Rank.""Master Rank ??? Which powerful clan sent a master into our clan ?""I have no idea . We failed to know everything about him, but he seems to be a master of flame ki. His control over elemental Ki is very precise, and he is burning our clan to the ground." Her anxious voice trembled with fear as she watched the fiery destruction in front of her."How many people die?""I don't know , but he's only fighting those who refused to surrender ""Wait for me." I'll go there myself. Despite the fact that Elder Chen ha
Inside an office located in a 30-story building within the urban area of a bustling city, lies an office filled with employees ready to work. But this is just a front; behind the scenes, this office is just a facade for the biggest underground criminal organization in Korea.A man in his 60s, together with 5 other people is discussing something of utmost importance. The rest of them bore grim looked on their faces. Some of them are agitated, while others are furious and gritting their teeth."How did he die?" An old man raised his voice in a fit of anger. The murmuring around him grew louder as the question resounded in the air.The old man has an aged look, but his eyes are still full of vigor. He has low-faded, slick-back hair that makes him look like a badass gang boss. He was the father of the person that Vincent killed."He was impaled by a sharp object in the neck." One of the men responded slowly. He was the one who looked into the horrific scene, so his voice has a faint under
It was not until early morning that Mo Shen and Vincent arrived at the godly sect headquarters. The building grounds that used to be empty had also been renovated, making them more beautiful and inviting . Now, it was filled with people coming and going. All of these people are his members, and their souls have been bound to him to prevent any spy from discovering this location.They saw Mo Shen but chose to ignore him. They were told to act normally when they were outside the building. Their role in the godly sect is to pretend to be a resident of this residential compound. Every morning they would follow their daily routines; some would go shopping, some would gather to chat, and others would take their children to school . It was a very elaborate plan to hide in plain sight. On the outside, it appeared to be a typical residential compound, but in reality, it was the base of operations for their sect."This is your new home now " Mo Shen smiled and pointed his finger to the huge bui
"God, this the house of that motherfucker gang boss" Vincent pointed his hands towards a 20 story skyscraper at the far end of the block, its glass windows made the whole building stylish and modernMo Shen chuckled; his code name "bloodlust" suits him as his face was filled with murderous intent and rage whenever he's angry."How did you know he lives here?""God, I have been following them secretly to get a piece of evidence that they do illegal activities. Sadly, I was caught and that's the reason his goons almost beat me to death. " Vincent explains, but this time his tone of voice became more respectful."That's good and all but can you stop calling me god?" Mo Shen sighed "I know its a sign of respect, but its getting quite annoying. ""But you're god to me so I don't think it's appropriate for me to call you any other title""You can just call me Young Master; it's better that way ."Vincent looks at him with a complicated expression. He wanted to refute his words, but in the e
Inside a well-lighted meeting room is a long table surrounded by chairs, with a projection screen at the front.Mo Shen is currently looking at the data that Jonathan had gathered. He task him to find the name and address of specific individuals he needs to recruit for his sect. Mo Shen begins to go over the information Jonathan give, asking questions and making suggestions so Jonathan could find the remaining people he needed.Mo Shen has begun reading their information with a great interest in order to get a better understanding of themName: Vincent LeeAge: 13Gender: MaleLocation: Seoul-KoreaStatus: Currently studying in the local middle school -Priority: Five StarName: Jinn KazumaAge: 13Gender: MaleLocation: Seoul -KoreaStatus : Currently studying in the local high schoolPriority : Four StarName: Laine MoiAge: 15Gender: FemaleLocation: Daegu - KoreaStatus: Currently studying in the local high schoolPriority: Five StarName: Noir RichardAge: 15Gender: MaleLocati
Mo Shen check the exclusive training room he requested from Jonathan to make sure everything was prepared according to his specifications. He found that all the necessary equipment was present and the space had been set up exactly as he had asked.It is a place where the students can test their physical strength and learn how to use the latest technology to their advantage. This training room also provides a safe place for the students to practice their combat skills and perfect their hand-to-hand combat techniques. There is also a padded room for sparring, which allows the students to apply their knowledge and training in real-world scenarios where there is no risk of serious harm.Mo Shen sized up the twelve students in front of him. He could tell by their confident expressions and determined gazes that they were all more than ready to prove themselves. They become more motivated to train after his show of power . They're young and hot-headed, so they immediately felt attracted to t
Mo Shen keeps practicing his palm technique. He is determined to reach the perfect accomplishment in one week, but the difficulty became harder after breaking through the major accomplishment. In order to keep up with his intense practice, Mo Shen began to consume all types of medicine, herbs, and tonics, but his improvement had already stagnated.Swosh Swosh Swosh. The sounds of his palm hitting the air made the whole room vibrate. He keeps repeating the same palm technique to gain some insights. Yet, his progress remained stagnant, and he realized his limit. His palms became hot and heavy, almost like a dozen needles were inserted into his flesh.Maybe this is my limit. Mo Shen stopped his practice after noticing no improvement at all despite his continuous efforts.I guess it's time for me to stop my seclusion. Staying here would do more harm than good. As he finished speaking, Mo Shen slowly walked out of the room. Closing the door behind him, Mo Shen took a deep breath of fresh a
Mo Shen opened his eyes, and a sudden burst of negative energy escaped his body. A black substance began dripping out of his face. He was expelling all the harmful residue from his cultivation, and the amount he was expelling is far from normal. He had been cultivating too quickly, and the backlash of spiritual energy was almost unbearable.This black substance is a natural phenomenon because the body cannot filter the energy it absorbs and releases all the time. Like an engine, there will always be residual oil that will accumulate over time, and this residual substance is more prominent in Mo Shen's case because he absorbs and uses a lot more energy compared to other cultivators on a daily basis.Mo Shen's body trembled from the intense energy that he could not expel. He felt like vomiting every liquid in his body.My body could not handle the rate of my cultivation. I have the fundamental knowledge to advance, but my body is still incapable of storing that much mana in my muscles.