Will of the Infinite

Chapter 7 - 3 Lion Shield

The friend is a stronger Pureblood werewolf. He slashes across Tanji’s already ripped and slashed shirt then slams him into the wall behind him. Another grabs the neck of his shirt and throws him into the window. The window cracks then Tanji slowly tumbles back down to the ground. He then starts getting stomped and kicked by the different people. He falls limp then the evil group of friends take Harry and zoom down the glass hall.

Tanji, after some time, gets back on his feet and quickly proceeds to swap out his bloody and ripped shirt for a new one in his bag. He has multiple spare shirts in case something happens at school like what just happened. He takes his grey schoolbag then opens the classroom door to go in there early. He holds his wounds in pain then drops down into the wooden chair that is there.

He ventures deep in his thoughts. “Can I actually become stronger than them? Even If I can’t, it won’t stop me trying. Not after everything they’ve done to me!”

[QUEST COMPLETE: Debut Fight.]

[+60XP]

[+1 XP Point]

As he opens the stats tab, he notices a section he has no knowledge of. It is simply displayed as ‘XP points.’ He talks to the system using his inner monologue “What’s an XP point?” The system replies to his query.

“The XP Point or the ‘Experience Point’ is a virtual currency within the system that allows the user to upgrade certain stats. 1 XP Point can upgrade one stat by +1.”

Tanji complies with the system’s knowledge and almost feels stupid about how he couldn’t get it. He then follows by putting 2 of the virtual points into strength and one into Constitution.

He opens his newly improved stats and gazes over each one.

Tanji Bjornulfsson.

Level 3 [5/150]

Strength: 5

Speed: 5

Defence: 4

Constitution: 7

Control: 78%

Intelligence: 4

Average human male has stats of 3 - 6)

Species: Half-Blood (NP)

HP [12/30]

XP Points: 0

He smiles from the fact his constitution is higher than that of the average male then continues his day.

A few days pass and he is cultivating his power. Through some minor sudden quests, he has racked up a good 70 or so XP. This places him at Level 4.

Right after this, a pop up appears in his face.

[NEW ART: 3 Lions Shield. Defence stat increased by +10. Arm Durability increased by 30%.]

“Wow! This means if my defence is 4 now, this can make my stat 14! Wow! I guess my arm durability makes that even better too.” He mentions.

After the last period, he gets some things from his locker to leave school. Marcus Dragunov stumbles upon him and clenches his fist. Smokey fire is released from his veiny fists and the noise already informs Tanji of his presence. He turns to see his glowing orange eyes. Dark green scales cloak around his right fist. To follow, claws slowly protrude through the rock-hard scales. He clenches his fist and goes in to punch him right in his neck. Tanji raises his forearms and then they begin to glow slightly. As the punch hits him, he tanks the hit and only jerks back a little. Marcus looks in confusion at the unbelievable sight. He has just taken a straight punch from him. How could this even be possible?

He slowly rotates his open hand then flames engulf his hand. He clenches his fist and Tanji opens his eyes wider. He thinks to himself. “I’m still on cool down! I can’t get hit by that!” He gets gut punched then he drops to both knees. Marcus replies by stating “Do not try and test me, Tanji. You know you’re alive because I pity you, right?” Tanji prepares to retaliate but he calms himself. He knows he can still get seriously hurt if he tries to fight back. He nods while looking down at the carpeted floor then Marcus walks away with his group. He gets up onto one knee almost instantly then back onto his feet in a few seconds. If this was him without his power, he would’ve been devastated by that punch.

More time passes and he notices the minor quests begin to dwindle. The amount of minor quests given decrease the higher the level you get. After a whole week, he is only halfway through Level 4. He eventually gets fed up of the slow progress and requests info on how to get stronger faster.

“You can get more combat training through increasing the amount of fights you get into. You can become a supernatural specie. You can learn the Heavenly Breathing Method and nurture one’s Soul Core.”

“No I can’t fight anyone. Nope there’s no one that would want to make me one. Heavenly Breathing Method? Explain.” He comments within his mind.

“The Heavenly Breathing Method is a way to gain qi strength through chanting a certain passage and slowly breathing. There are 3 classes for the Heavenly Breathing Method. The Umi Class. Slow and Steady. This promotes slow and consistent qi growth. The Kaen Class. This promotes quick qi strength growth but makes it harder for the user to keep up with the power growth. The power growth is also quite inconsistent. Then there is the Guntai Class. This class promotes chanting while performing a certain bodily sequence. This promotes physical strength and control but not much strength. All 3 classes should be used together in moderation.”

He notes what was said and replies. “Hmm. Seems cool. I want the Umi Class!” The system replies with “What Umi Class Breathing Method does the user want?”

He says monotonously. “What are there to choose from?”

“Shiroiumi - FREE, Akaumi - 500 XP, Kiumi - 750 XP.”

He goes for the free one since he has no where near the amount of XP required for even the Akaumi Breathing Method.

A white book spawns in his hand. He comments sarcastically on how he can actually touch the book then he opens the pages. The main passages are on the first few pages then info on qi and how it reacts to the breathing method is on the next few pages. He reads the needed pages for the method then recites over what should be said. He remembers the Breathing Method then eventually puts two and two together.

He performs the Shiroiumi Breathing Method. Hs releases as much qi as possible then it flows violently around his body as he does it. He opens one eye momentarily to look at the qi then closes it. His muscles slightly enlarge and his hair starts to flow from the qi’s influence.

He goes over the breathing method multiple times and takes about 20 minutes to finish.

[QUEST COMPLETE: Heavenly Breathing Method.]

[+75 XP]

[+1 XP Point]