Atticus, unaware of the brewing storm both amongst the beasts and the cultivators, continued his hunt, his senses heightened by the recent exertion. As he stalked through the dense undergrowth, a strange notification flashed across his mind.[Qi dispersion detected, traces of void energy detected.][Master Atticus, this energy source is very important in the potential upgrading of the system which will also benefit you.]Atticus's brows furrowed in curiosity. Void energy? He had never encountered anything like it before and he wondered what it would look like. The System's message, however, was clear – this energy was crucial. He adjusted his course, following the faint traces of energy like a compass guiding him north.Meanwhile, within the heart of the Forbidden Forest, Gorgon and the other beasts watched with grim satisfaction as the distant sounds of a Qi constantly churning echoed through the trees. Their plan was working. The chaotic spirit qi, generated by the ripening of the f
Panic erupted in the clearing as the disciples, caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the beasts and the horrifying scene of their fellow disciple being devoured by unseen insects, scattered in all directions. The clearing, once bathed in an eerie green glow, descended into chaos, echoing with screams, roars, and the clash of steel against flesh.Atticus, his instincts honed by years of training, remained rooted to the spot for a fleeting moment, assessing the situation. A monstrous wolf lunged at him, its eyes burning with predatory hunger. This beast emanated an aura of power, indicating it was at least in the early stages of the Spirit Gathering realm, far exceeding most of the disciples present.However, Atticus, despite being one cultivation realm lower, felt a surge of confidence. After killing his way through the forbidden forest and having several battles with peak Foundation Establishment and early stage Spirit Gathering beasts, he had regained his confidence. Reincarn
The air crackled with tension as Jing Hao and Gorgon stood facing each other amidst the chaos in the clearing. Gorgon's sinister smile widened as he welcomed Jing Hao."Welcome, I've been waiting for a while. At some point, I was afraid you wouldn't show up," Gorgon sneered, his eyes glinting with a malevolent gleam.Jing Hao, her expression stern, responded, "What gave you the confidence to slaughter the cultivators? Today is the day we cleanse this forest of your malevolence.""Hypocrites! Fools!" Gorgon spat. "You think you can stand against the tide of change? This forest has suffered for too long. It's time for a new era, a rebirth."Before Jing Hao could retort, a sudden disturbance emanated from the red plume tree. The entire tree shivered as if awakening, and all the fruits on it burst simultaneously. A surge of spirit qi filled the air, making the space in the area volatile. A large barrier suddenly appeared all around the area, it seemed that its intent was to seal them him.
Atticus knew that he wasn't going to remain safe for long if he kept being in such a passive position. Li ming who was in his arms had long since passed out, this can be seen as a small blessing for her as she would not have to experience whatever catastrophe occurred next."Rhea, isn't there something I could do. I mean I was brought back for a reason and I refuse to believe that I would just die this fast!"[Void energy has long since been detected, the spatial crack is fueled by it, its source being the peculiarity of the mutated red plume spirit tree][Master Atticus just needs to absorb this energy, and this will lead to the closure of the crack.]"Wait, so all this time I could just have absorb the energy?"Atticus stared at the waves of power that flowed all around the red plume spirit tree, it was so dense that trying to absorb something like this was akin to madness.[You had imposed restrictions on the system on absorption master Atticus] Rhea retorted, referring to Atticus'
The casualty of this years hunt was unprecedented and no one would ever have guessed that something like this would have happened. In fact sect had tried to make sure something like this never happened and it could be said that their very act of trying to prevent this also led to the very thing they were trying to prevent.Every year before the traditional sect hunt, Core formation experts would scout the entire forest pruning the beasts and reducing their numbers if it surpassed the amount they had set in stone.This led to the beast breeding immense hate for the cultivators and they and their offspring were being used as a whetstone to temper their young cultivators.Gorgon and the others had tried to fight back but they could not hope to win against the cultivators. The bloodhound sect isn't the only one they would have to face even if they won. The sect was built near the forest for the sole purpose of keeping the beasts in the forbidden forest in check and that was how this tradi
Atticus found himself in a dimly lit hall, surrounded by elders. The cold chains held him in a kneeling position, triggering an unsettling wave of déjà vu. The stark resemblance to his past life, where betrayal led to his beheading, struck him with an intensity that made his breath erratic. Flashes of memories, both from his current and previous life, haunted him."Atticus, I would have to apologize for the chains and awkward position you are in, but we have to take precautions," Elder Chen said, feeling complicated with how Atticus was being treated as a criminal immediately, even though it was not voiced. He didn't know what happened, but it was certainly clear that his granddaughter was only alive due to Atticus's interference, as that was the only logical explanation."Unchain me!" Atticus, whose breathing had become erratic, screamed loudly. This caught everyone off guard as they did not expect Atticus to immediately take an aggressive stance. But the position Atticus found himse
"Stat"Name: Atticus BloodhoundBone age: 18 years oldCultivation level: late Foundation Establishment Bloodline: Abyssal Inferno (partially locked)Unknown ???Unknown ???Physique: Chaos Immortal (locked)Titan Inferno (locked)Meridian Vein: Divine Chaos MeridiansLegacy: Mark of AmsodeusUnknown ????Title: Void DiscipleAtticus now really surprise the increase in cultivation base, this wasn't something he had expected at all."Rhea, I thought you said the void energy wouldnt affect my cultivation in anyway."(It didn't, this was as a result of the energy absorbed from a low tier demon)"Hold up, what demon? Are speaking of that entity? Is that a demon? How the hell did I even absorb energy from it?" Atticus asked these questions in confusion as he tried to make sense of his situation.(The death of the other cultivators was due to the demon absorbing their vitality. The system activated your bloodline potential as a defense mechanism. This in return unlocked one of your bloodli
In the heart of the Blue Sword Academy, a bright room with intricate design served as the meeting ground for Master Lin and his soldiers to report their findings to the enigmatic Dean. The room was adorned with ancient tapestries and shelves lined with dusty tomes, creating an atmosphere of silent wisdom. This was the Dean of The blue sword academy's office.Dean Feng, a figure draped in unassuming robes, sat behind an intricately carved desk. His eyes, however, held a keen intelligence that transcended the mortal facade. The soldiers, attired in the academy's regal blue, filed into the room with disciplined precision.Master Lin stepped forward, a crisp salute accompanying his report. "Dean, we've thoroughly investigated the scene of the incident as per your instructions."The Dean gestured for him to continue, his eyes betraying a spark of interest beneath their calm exterior.Master Lin cleared his throat before delving into the details. "We discovered evidence of a spatial anomaly