by D cat
A thousand years ago, the hero of humanity took a risk and publicized this exact cultivation technique, benefiting mankind all over the world!
Ever since then, humanity gradually stopped cultivating other techniques and focused all their time and energy to master the Infinite Heart Sutra.
"Unfortunately, that was the only time that a high-level cultivation method was made public."
Su Lang felt somewhat regretful of that fact. Then, he scrolled down the Property Panel and continued reading. Suddenly, his eyes lit up in astonishment. "Wait a minute... Level 1? Does this mean that the One-Click Cultivation Function can be further upgraded?!"
[Host, the One-Click Cultivation Function can indeed be upgraded.]
[Level 2 requires 100 gold coins, cultivation speed will be 2 times the base speed.]
[Level 3 requires 1000 gold coins, cultivation speed will be 4 times the base speed.]
[Level 4 requires 10,000 gold coins, cultivation speed is 8 times the base speed.]
[Level 5 requires 100,000 gold coins, ...]
"What in the world?!"
"Since the skill doesn't have a limit to its upgrades, wouldn't my cultivation speed eventually be dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of tiems faster than the base speed?"
"In that case, one year of training would then be equivalent to dozens, hundreds, and maybe even thousands of years worth of training for others?! I have hit the jackpot!"
Su Lang was overjoyed. He stood up from his chair in excitement.
He really wanted to upgrade his One-Click Cultivation Function to the advanced level now. That way, he would be able to break through quickly.
At that time, he would be able to get revenge for the Broken Axe Hunting Group with ease.
Having been carried away by his ambitions, Su Lang then realized that he did not have the sufficient funds to upgrade his skill as he was only left with six gold coins after activating the basic functions of the system.
He was now 94 gold coins away from level 2 of the One-Click Cultivation Function.
"Money! Money! Money! I need money!"
Su Lang paced around the room and fell into deep though, "I don't have money. What should I do?"
Suddenly, Su Lang's eyes fell on Chu Gang.
Although this bastard must be quite poor, he should still have a small amount of money.
With that thought in mind, Su Lang dragged Chu Gang to his house and began plundering everything.
"Only one silver coin and 62 copper coins? You damn bastard!"
Looking at the small change in his hand, Su Lang slammed the door of Chu Gang's house in a fit of frustration.
CHAPTER 6 - BENEFITS OF THE LEAGUE OF MARTIAL CULTIVATORS
After returning back home, Su Lang began to worry again.
Now that he thought carefully, it was simply impossible for him to earn 94 gold coins through normal means. No matter how many jobs he worked at the same time, he would never be able to accumulate such a ridiculous amount in his lifetime.
Thus, he could only think of other ways to accomplish this.
After pondering for a moment, Su Lang thought of two possible ways.
The first one was to sell the house!
Although Su Lang's house was ordinary, it would still be worth twenty to thirty gold coins at the very least.
While he may end up homeless after doing so, as long as the system continues to upgrade, he would become a high-level martial cultivator in a matter of a few minutes.
When that time comes, he would have already made a name for himself and could take a look at the big villas that took up several acres of land.
The second method was to go to the League of Martial Cultivators Hall to receive the allowance given to cultivators of the Initial Body Tempering Realm.
The League of Martial Cultivators was established a thousand years ago in order to resist the invasions of the Vicious Beasts.
The league had developed to the point where it had become an official organization. Furthermore, it was in control of many strongholds and bases of varying sizes. Thus, it naturally stood as one of the most influential organizations.
As a way of motivating people to train and become stronger in order to protect their homes from the Vicious Beasts, the League of Martial Cultivators came up with an idea that would reward the martial cultivators for their achievements.
Firstly, any ordinary people who managed to break through to the Initial Body Tempering Realm could go to the League of Martial Cultivators to receive ten gold coins as their reward.
Moreover, every time they break through a small realm, they would be able to go to the League of Martial Cultivators to receive an allowance. The higher the realm, the more generous the reward would be.
For example, when one breaks through from the Initial to the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm, they would be able to receive 20 gold coins.
Apart from the rewards earned by breaking through the cultivation realms, the cultivators would also receive a monthly allowance. Of course, it could not be compared to the amount they receive after breaking through the realms.
"The benefits are far too generous!"
Su Lang exclaimed in excitement, "For now, I will sell the house before going to receive my reward for breaking through. After that, I will head over to the territory of the F-class Wing Wolves and scout out the strongholds of those scumbags from the Broken Axe Hunting Group."
Su Lang was certainly a man of his words. Immediately after, he began packing up his belongings.
Since the house was simple and crude, Su Lang did not end up packing many things. Very soon, Su Lang carried his backpack and went out with the Tang Blade.
After leaving the district, Su Lang found pawn shop nearby and sold his house for a total of 25 gold coins.
The owner of the shop — extremely familiar with Su Lang's residential area — accepted the deal before he even inspected the house. Su Lang found it rather convenient.
With 31 gold coins now in his pocket, Su Lang got onto the spirit public bus and rushed to one of the buildings of the League of Martial Cultivators.
Ever since the initial calamity which befell humanity, technological advances had come to a sudden halt, and most of the technological products had been deemed useless — traditionally used cars being one of them.
Whether it was cars that ran on gasoline of electricity, none of them could be used for whatever reason.
It was not until two thousand years later when humans developed a new means of transportation, known as spirit vehicles.
However, not only were spirit vehicles extremely expensive, but even the cost of running and maintaining them was no joke. While awakening as a Standard Martial Cultivator was a feat to be celebrated, they would still find it difficult to purchase a spirit vehicle for themselves.
As for catching Vicious Beasts and taming them as mounts...
That was simply impossible. For thousands of years, countless people had attempted to do so, yet none of them came out successful....
As the spirit public bus continued to move forward, Su Lang sat languidly in his seat and focused on the small white figure that was cultivating non-stop in his mind.
Having just tasted the sweetness of breaking through, Su Lang could not bear to look away from the small white figure for even a moment.
Looking at the golden stream constantly circulating around the figure's body and feeling the Spiritual Qi automatically flowing into his body was simply too satisfying for him.
...
Half an hour later, the spirit public bus of spiritual energy arrived at the building of the League of Martial Cultivators.
"This is the building of League of Martial Cultivators? How grand and imposing!"
Thinking that he had experienced almost everything there was in the world, Su Lang stood petrified in awe upon stepping out of the spirit public bus and witnessing the majestic architecture before him.
The building — mainly built out of black crystal — s
tood several times taller than Burj Khalifa in Dubai according to his memory.
In addition to occupying a vast area in the midst of the city, you could clearly see the mountain-like building no matter where you stand in the city.
The building, also known as the Union House, stood as the base of the League of Martial Cultivators. Not only were there all kinds of offices and departments within, but there were even all kinds of shops, training facilities, cultivation rooms, etc.
Despite that, Su Lang was specifically going to the office to receive his reward for breaking through and his allowance.
This office was located on the ground floor, the main hall of the Union House. The place lived up to its name indeed. Not only was it extremely spacious, but it was also filled with magnificent decorations.
Countless people come in and out of the bustling main hall with more than a hundred reception windows present.
These reception windows were divided according to the realms of the martial cultivators. Thus, one would have to look for the window corresponding to their cultivation realm for handling matters.
In this hall, the martial artists who are in the top portion of a certain realm would naturally be prioritized over the ones who are still in the lower portion of the corresponding realm. For example, a martial cultivator of the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm would take precedence over the ones who are stuck in the Initial Body Tempering Realm.
In this era where martial cultivators were respected, an individual's power meant everything to them. As such, a system was created to reward the stronger martial cultivators for their achievements, which further motivates people to improve their cultivation.
"The reception window for the Body Tempering Realm should be... here."
Su Lang looked around the hall and walked to the left.
Since the Body Tempering Realm was the weakest realm of martial cultivators, there were naturally many people who came over to receive their monthly allowance. Consequently, a long line had formed in front of the reception windows of the mentioned realm.
CHAPTER 7 - TOTAL GARBAGE
Su Lang entered the line and waited patiently.
However, the line seemed endless. Aside from the countless people waiting in line, certain Standard Martial Cultivators would occasionally lead their juniors and cut the line. Consequently, it would take even longer for the line to shorten.
Su Lang waited for a full three hours before it was finally his turn.
"Hello."
Su Lang passed his ID card to the woman behind the window.
"Which level of allowance are you applying for?"
The woman with heavy makeup asked in a numb tone.
"Initial Body Tempering Realm."
Su Lang smiled back and touched the crystal beside the window. The crystal lit up with a white light.
This kind of crystal could accurately determine a martial cultivator's strength. The cultivators in the Body Tempering Realm would show gleaming white lights. Furthermore, the number of white lights increases corresponding to the cultivator's smaller realm.
"Hmm? You really are in the Intital Body Tempering Realm."
The woman revealed a surprised expression as she looked at Su Lang with disdain.
"Ahem! Please hurry up."
Catching the hint of disdain on her expression, Su Lang's face turned cold in annoyance.
"Su Lang? You have only broken through to the Initial Body Tempering Realm at the age of twenty? Should I call you an ordinary warrior or a useless piece of trash?"
As the woman spoke, she grabbed ten gold coins and placed them under the window. Purposely speaking with a loud tone, she made sure that everyone around could hear her words.
"He's only reached the Initial Body Tempering Realm at his age? He's clearly cursed with the lack of talent!"
"It's a pity to waste such precious resources on such a useless person."
"That's right. He shouldn't even think about breaking through the higher realms of martial cultivators in his lifetime. He will probably reach the peak of his cultivation at the Advanced Body Tempering Realm."
"Mhmm. I doubt he will be able to break through to the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm even after receiving his allowance for the next few years."
"..."
The ridicules continued for a period of time before someone interrupted.
"Heh!"
Su Lang revealed a cold smile, "You guys aren't that young either, so why are you still in the Body Tempering Realm?"
"Can we really be compared to you?"
A young man with a pony tail that seemed to be the same age pulled his collar and clamored, "How can a trash like you compare yourself to me, a Quasi Martial Cultivator?!"
"Wow! He has already become a Quasi Martial Cultivator at such a young age? He's even stronger than someone at the Peak Body Tempering Realm! He's a genius!"
"Yeah, he's soon going to be full-fledged martial cultivator. How amazing!"
"Handsome, what's your name? Do you lack an errand boy?"
"..."
The surrounding Body Tempering cultivators immediately exclaimed and looked at the pony-tailed man enviously.
"Don't you see?!"
The pony-tailed man raised his chin and looked at Su Lang with incomparable contempt as he said, "You will have to work extremely hard in this world to reach my level of cultivation!"
Su Lang shifted his gaze at the pony-tailed man and peered into his Property Panel.
[Name] : Yang Shi
[Race] : Human
[Aptitude]: Intermediate
[Realm Level]: Quasi Martial Cultivator
[Attack Level]: Quasi Martial Cultivator
[Defense Level]: Quasi Martial Cultivator
[Movement Level]: Quasi Martial Cultivator
[Endurance Level]: Quasi Martial Cultivator
[Skill Mastery] : Infinite Heart Sutra
"Intermediate Aptitude? Useless Trash."
Su Lang rolled his eyes.
The pony-tailed man's Intermediate Aptitude was 300 to 400 times weaker than his current aptitude. From Su Lang's perspective, such a common aptitude was complete trash.
"Woah, you're finally talking back."
Yang Shi patted Su Lang on his shoulder and burst into a fit of laughter, "Yes, you're a genius. You're clearly a genius who was born to be trash."
"Hehe."
Su Lang sneered, "Since you said I am a piece of trash, why don't we make a bet?"
"A bet? I like it!"
Yang Shi clapped his hands. "What are we going to bet on? I'll gladly play with you!"
Su Lang said indifferently, "We'll be betting on how long it will take for me to breakthrough from the Initial Body Tempering Realm to the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm. I will bet 50 gold coins."
"Alright, I accept the bet!"
Yang Shi said with a cold smile, "I bet you will take ten years to break through to the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm. If you manage to do it, come to Pu Yuan Villa District north of the city to find me, Yang Shi. I will give you 50 gold coins!"
"If you fail to do so, on the other hand, I will be generous and not make things too difficult for you. All you have to do is take off all your clothes and run three laps around the Union House while shouting, 'I am a genius'. Make sure to introduce yourself to everyone too, okay?"
"Good, that is a good idea!"
"Stripping in public and shouting 'I am a genius'? How exciting. That's not a bad idea!"
"Hahaha! I can't hold back my laughter just from picturing that exact scene!"
"..."
The surrounding people began to jeer one after another upon hearing the conditions of the bet.
None of them truly believed that Su Lang would be able to break through into the Intermediate Body Tempering Realm within ten years.
After all, everyone had already begun cultivating the moment they were aware of their surroundings even before adolescence. Even when Su Lang cultivated for more than a
decade, he had only just broken through to the Initial Body Tempering Realm. Thus, how could he possibly break through to an even higher realm within a shorter period of time? That would be ridiculous!
CHAPTER 8 - OPEN YOUR BLIND EYES!
"How about it? Do you still dare to take the bet?"
Yang Shi smiled contemptuously. He too had the same idea, which was why he proposed this bet.
"Why would I not dare?"
Su Lang laughed, "However, I would like to make a minor change to the bet!"
"If you lose the bet, not only will you give me 50 gold coins, but you will also have to run three laps around the Union House naked. You will also shout 'I am a genius' as you run. How about it?"
Alright, I accept the change!"
Yang Shi spoke with utmost confidence before returning to his team.
"Wait."
Su Lang waved his hand with a smile.
"What? Are you going back on your word?"
Yang Shi sneered, "It's too late to go back on your word now, Genius Su Lang!"
"No, no, no!"
Su Lang smiled languidly, "I don't think our verbal agreement is formal enough. I would like us to sign a contract instead."
"Huh?"
Yang Shi stood into astonishment before he looked around and asked, "He wants to sign a contract? Did he really think he could win?"
"How amusing? He actually wants to sign an official contract?"
"I have certainly learned many things from Su Lang today!"
"He is simply a useless piece of trash, yet he still dares to make a bet with a Quasi Martial Cultivator. Furthermore, he even wants to sign an official contract. He may be one of the biggest clowns in history!"
"Aiya, what are you laughing at? Since he's so serious, he will definitely win the bet."
"..."
At this moment, more and more people began surrounding the commotion in that area.
Everyone would either reveal expressions of disbelief or ones of ridicule.
There was not a single person in the hall who believed that Su Lang could win.
"Alright, since you are so confident, I will be merciful and accept you conditions."
Yang Shi smiled mockingly and spread his arms. Walking towards the reception window, he then said to the woman with heavy makeup, "Beauty, could you lend me a pen and paper?"
