Translator: CinderTL
After acquiring the "Adamant Fangs" talent ability and prefix title, little black still hadn't appeared.
Returning to Star City Shelter for refuge was clearly impractical.
Without the protection of the Suction Cup, coupled with the long journey and little black's pursuit, Feng Qi was certain he would die en route.
Seizing the remaining time, he decided to continue hunting domain creatures nearby to acquire more talent abilities and strengthen his power.
Obtaining bloodline evolution points was particularly crucial, as they were essential for accessing Mu Yao's memories.
Those memories might contain detailed information about the dark force.
However, Feng Qi couldn't discern the strength of domain creatures himself, relying instead on the Narrator's scouting ability.
With this in mind, he immediately spoke up:
"Narrator, while the Blood Source Ability is still active, help me find another weakling."
Miserable Wage-Slave System, no pay and constantly demanding I do this and that. It's heartbreaking! I really hope you can acquire a special talent ability like the Eye of Truth and find them yourself.
"Eye of Truth? What kind of talent ability is that?" Feng Qi asked, bewildered.
Similar to my own investigative abilities, the Eye of Truth allows you to read detailed information about your target. It's an incredibly powerful soul analysis and perception ability.
Intrigued by the Narrator's explanation, Feng Qi immediately asked, "How can I acquire this ability?"
Domain creatures possessing the Eye of Truth are undoubtedly terrifyingly powerful. Given your current strength, you should forget about it. A gold-tier talent ability like that is beyond your reach for now.
"Gold-tier talent ability?" Feng Qi repeated, his voice filled with confusion.
This was the first time he had learned that talent abilities, like personal strength, were also classified into tiers.
In the real world, humans' standards for judging strength were derived from domain creatures.
The original architects of the cultivation system had categorized domain creatures and humans' strength into black iron-tier, bronze-tier, silver-tier, and gold-tier.
This classification system originated from the Calamity Domain Field, one of the most devastating Domain Fields in human history.
After manifesting in the real world, the Calamity Domain Field rapidly expanded, consuming several cities in its wake.
To resist the expansion of the Calamity Domain Field, the early United Military Department was established, drawing in a vast number of human powerhouses who engaged in a thirteen-year-long struggle against the encroaching domain.
The United Domain Combat Team, formed by the Historical God of War "Emperor Ye," was shattered during the defense against the Calamity Domain Field's invasion.
Alongside the Calamity Domain Field came the Calamity Fiends, powerful humanoid lifeforms.
A distinct biological trait of these creatures was the correlation between their strength and the color of their blood, ranging from weakest to strongest: black, cyan, silver, and gold.
Humans adopted this system to establish strength tiers: black iron, bronze, silver, and gold.
However, domain creatures were also classified by an expanded "Disaster Rank" system, in addition to their strength tiers.
From lowest to highest, these ranks were: Yin, Demon, Eerie, Dragon, and Chaos.
While Disaster Rank correlated with strength, it was not entirely dependent on it.
For example, the Special Domain Creature "Spring Poison" had a strength tier of only mid-bronze.
Yet its ability to create plagues could devastate entire cities, earning it an Eerie-level Disaster Rank.
Therefore, the Disaster Rank is calculated based on destructive power.
Feng Qi had initially believed that all innate abilities were like seeds, each possessing infinite potential.
But after hearing the Narrator's response, he suddenly realized that innate abilities also varied in strength.
Of course innate abilities vary in strength. Some abilities start at a level that ordinary abilities can never surpass, even at their peak. Take the Eye of Truth, for example. Even a level 1 Eye of Truth Talent Seed is stronger than resilience at level 1000.
"Are there any innate abilities above gold-tier?"
Yes!
Feng Qi asked casually, but the Narrator's affirmative answer caught him off guard. He pressed further:
"Does that mean domain creatures with such abilities have already surpassed gold-tier in strength?"
Human standards for assessing strength have been repeatedly shattered. Initially, humans used a ranking system from S to E, which roughly corresponded to the current black iron lower stage to bronze upper stage. Later, when human powerhouses broke through the S-Class barrier, the ranking system was revised.
The strength limit for domain creatures is inherently beyond the gold-tier, but humans' current power ceiling only reaches the gold-tier.
Hearing the Narrator's explanation, Feng Qi nodded in agreement.
From what he knew, the semi-corporeal super-beast in the ocean, as reported by the Domain Research Institute, likely possessed a strength tier far exceeding gold-tier, rivaling ancient mythical beasts. It could easily unleash a tsunami-level catastrophe.
So don't aim too high too soon. Progress gradually, step by step. The domain creatures you kill and strip of their essence provide Talent Seeds, not instant god-like power.
"Then find me a domain creature with a Mental Growth System nearby. I need to start getting stronger."
I apologize, but the system has been malfunctioning lately. It can only locate domain creatures suitable for the Muscle Man Growth System.
Feng Qi: ...
"Fine, just find one. As long as I can beat it."
Sensing... Target located at 11 o'clock. Bald, muscular man. Engage!
Hearing the Narrator's prompt, Feng Qi leaned forward, his feet suddenly digging into the ground as he launched himself like a cannonball toward the 11 o'clock position.
The wind howled past his ears as he sprinted, each stride covering several meters, leaving deep footprints in his wake.
Soon, the target came into view.
It was a humanoid monster, over two meters tall, covered in solid muscle. A White Bone Mask concealed its face, revealing only its eerie green eyes, making its true features impossible to discern. In its right hand, it gripped a bone spear.
The creature seemed to have noticed Feng Qi's rapid approach, letting out a defiant roar and turning to aim its bone spear at him.
With the blood source's duration dwindling, Feng Qi wasted no time, lunging at the humanoid domain creature.
Just as the spear was about to pierce his body, psychokinesis erupted from him, deflecting the bone spear aside. His massive fist crashed down toward the creature's head.
To his surprise, the humanoid domain creature suddenly dodged his punch, then swiftly raised its right knee, delivering a brutal knee strike squarely into Feng Qi's chest.
The force of the impact sent Feng Qi flying backward.
Hiss, that looks painful just watching. Can't you be smarter? Don't assume all domain creatures rely solely on brute force. Those with wisdom understand combat techniques.
The Narrator's mocking voice echoed in Feng Qi's mind.
Hearing this, Feng Qi unleashed his psychokinesis, stabilizing himself mid-air as he was still being thrown back.
He watched the humanoid domain creature slowly lower its right leg, letting out another warning roar. Without hesitation, Feng Qi lunged forward again.
His psychokinesis transformed into invisible chains, briefly binding the humanoid domain creature in place.
This time, Feng Qi's massive fist landed squarely on the creature's head.
Crack!
A hairline fracture appeared on the White Bone Mask. The creature's body recoiled, its eyes momentarily glazed over, as if stunned by the blow.
But to Feng Qi's surprise, the humanoid domain creature suddenly released its bone spear and unleashed a vicious haymaker that slammed into his face.
Both fighters were sent flying backward.
Staggering to his feet, Feng Qi spat out a mouthful of blood and assumed the starting stance of the Fierce Tiger Fist:
"Again!"
His psychokinesis was now depleted, but the battle had ignited a primal ferocity within him.
With a surge of power from his legs, he charged at the humanoid domain creature, which reciprocated the attack.
A brutal close-quarters brawl erupted, fist meeting flesh with bone-jarring force.
The blood source's duration was limited, so Feng Qi abandoned all defense, allowing the creature's blows to rain down on him.
It was a brutal exchange: you hit me, I hit you back.
Blood streamed down their bodies, dripping to the ground. Feng Qi, as if possessed, relentlessly threw punches.
Tsk, tsk, what a promising talent! It's a real shame he's not pursuing the Muscle Man Growth System. With this close-combat momentum, his future is bright.
Faced with Feng Qi's frenzied assault, the humanoid domain creature began to panic.
Clearly valuing its life, it abandoned its offensive stance and switched to defense, unwilling to perish in a mutual kill.
After enduring several of Feng Qi's punches, the humanoid domain creature suddenly extended its hands, seizing Feng Qi's incoming right fist. Simultaneously, it clamped its legs around Feng Qi's left leg, violently arching backward to hurl him to the ground.
Feng Qi immediately struggled to break free, but the humanoid domain creature gave him no chance. Shifting its weight, it pinned Feng Qi's legs with its feet, locked its hands around his neck, and began to tighten its grip.
Feng Qi realized his situation was dire.
If he couldn't escape this restraint, the humanoid domain creature might twist his head off.
If you can't break free, bite it! I'm getting anxious just watching! This isn't a formal arenaβyou can use your teeth! As long as you kill it, use any move you want! Monkey Steals the Peach, Underwater Moon Grabβif your junk's a weapon, you could even whip it to death and no one would call it a foul! You idiot!
Feng Qi: ...
Heeding the Narrator's advice, Feng Qi didn't hesitate. He immediately opened his mouth and bit down on the humanoid domain creature's arm.
His teeth, now enhanced, easily pierced through the creature's tough muscles and made contact with bone.
Crack!
As the bone snapped, the humanoid domain creature let out a piercing scream.
Feng Qi immediately spun around and delivered a brutal uppercut to its jaw.
Crunch.
The creature's jaw dislocated instantly, hanging visibly askew.
Feng Qi's thick right arm clamped around the humanoid domain creature's neck, and he slammed it violently to the ground.
Thud!
Seizing the creature's moment of excruciating pain, Feng Qi rained down punches like a storm, each blow crashing into the White Bone Mask.
Finally, as the creature's surface muscles dissolved into a bloody mist that scattered with the wind, the humanoid domain creature beneath him went still, its life extinguished.
Didn't I tell you? In close combat, it's not just about mastering fighting techniques. You also need to understand that every part of your body is a weapon. Teeth might seem useless in ordinary situations, but under specific circumstances, they can deliver unexpected results.
Feng Qi took a deep breath and nodded.
"Thank you. Listening to you was definitely the right choice."
You're being too formal. There's no need for thanks between father and son. Just remember that for next time.
"Asshole System."
Asshole living dead!
At that moment, a surge of vital energy erupted from the humanoid domain creature's body and burrowed into Feng Qi's flesh.
Just as he was about to open his status panel to check his newly acquired Talent Seed, a commotion nearby caught his attention.
Turning his head, he saw a group of figures in the distance, brandishing bone spears and wearing White Bone Masks, sprinting rapidly toward his position.
Seeing this, Feng Qi didn't hesitate to turn and flee.
The ferocious determination he had displayed moments ago had vanished completely.
(End of the Chapter)
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