Translator: CinderTL
Fortunately, the distance was sufficient. Pursued by a horde of humanoid domain creatures, Feng Qi sprinted frantically until he leaped into the crater.
Using his psychokinesis to cushion his fall, he crouched at the crater's edge and peered upward.
After a moment, the White Bone Mask-wearing humanoid domain creatures failed to appear above the crater.
Realizing he was safe, he couldn't help but exhale in relief.
Choosing to fight to the death now would be no different from suicide; only escape offered any chance of survival.
While one should never back down when a fight is necessary, he believed that retreating was the only sensible option in a hopeless situation.
This was the fundamental principle for surviving the harsh environment of the Dream Realm.
He recalled how he had never hesitated to confront Little Black, never considering escape or evasion. Whenever Little Black appeared, he would charge headfirst into certain death like a reckless fool.
But after experiencing so much, he had come to appreciate the preciousness of life.
It's truly fucking precious.
This might be the growth every man must face—understanding one's limitations through repeated setbacks and pain, and thus learning that excessive rigidity leads to breaking. Ultimately, it boils down to two words... weakness. If you possessed sufficient strength, you could tell escape to go fuck itself. There's nothing my iron fists can't shatter.
Feng Qi: ...
For the first half, he listened intently, finding the Narrator's words quite insightful.
But as he reached the latter half, he suddenly realized the Narrator was mocking him, subtly implying his weakness.
Once he confirmed his safety, he summoned his status panel.
Defeating the humanoid domain creature had granted him a peculiar innate ability:
Adamant Fangs · Malevolence · Blood Source · Nightmare · Resilience (Level 5) · Very Robust Living Dead: Feng Qi
Strength Tier: Black Iron-Intermediate Stage
Mental Strength: Weak
Prefix Title: Very Robust: +30% physical strength, significantly enhanced self-healing.
Resilience LV5: +5% muscle resilience.
Prefix Title Abilities: Nightmare (non-upgradable prefix title), Blood Source (non-upgradable prefix title), Malevolence (mental strength-dependent), Adamant Fangs (evolvable prefix title).
Crescent Moon Sigil (Fusion-Type Prefix Title 1/6): While the Crescent Moon Sigil is active, all attributes—physical strength, mental energy, reflexes, etc.—will be enhanced. Upon full fusion, a Novel Sigil Ability will be unlocked.
Bloodline: Human (Primary)
Bloodline Evolution Points: 546/1000
Prefix Title Milestones:
Very Robust (Upgradable):
Third Milestone Progress: 23%
Resilience LV5 (Upgradable): 25%
After reviewing his status panel, Feng Qi was completely bewildered.
"Narrator, why doesn't this talent ability have a prefix title? And what does 'fusion-type prefix title' even mean?"
The Narrator paused for a few seconds before replying:
It likely works like this: your ability strips domain creatures of their inherent talents. If a creature possesses multiple talents, it will strip the strongest one.
The domain creature you just killed likely had a latent, powerful talent hidden within its bloodline. Such talents are typically inherited from ancestors, but gradually weaken as the bloodline becomes diluted. Your unique ability, however, managed to extract it.
Hearing the Narrator's explanation, Feng Qi suddenly understood.
"So, I need to complete this ability before I can truly possess it?"
You've already gained a partial boost to your physical attributes from possessing this ability. However, to unlock its prefix title, you must fully complete it.
"Can I complete this prefix title by continuing to hunt domain creatures wearing White Bone Masks?"
You can try. If other members of its clan also carry this latent bloodline talent, you can complete the ability by hunting them and then unlock the prefix title.
"Understood. Once I'm strong enough, I'll wipe out its entire family."
Kill!
Feng Qi felt no pity for domain creatures.
They had destroyed and occupied his homeland, slaughtered his people, and completely overturned Human Civilization.
A review of history reveals that humanity's struggle against the Domain Invasion was a tragic epic filled with blood and tears.
Mercy toward enemies is an act of utter foolishness.
In the real world, there exists a group of people who deeply admire the power of domain creatures. Through observing them, they have developed many formidable combat techniques and art magics.
Yet they also despise the Domain Invasion and have always stood at the forefront of the fight against domain creatures.
Regarding this group, Old Wang had said in history class:
"Before the Cataclysm, there was a similar group who were devoted fans of Japanese anime and games.
But even though they loved many cultural products from Japan, when faced with matters of principle, they understood the importance of defending their nation's sovereignty and their people's dignity."
This principle remains true today.
Matters of principle always outweigh personal feelings, especially when humanity's struggle against domain creatures concerns the very survival of Human Civilization.
Therefore, Feng Qi had never felt a shred of guilt for killing domain creatures.
If his strength were sufficient, he would slaughter them to his heart's content.
Estimating the time, Feng Qi realized little black hadn't arrived yet, leaving him somewhat puzzled.
Although the Suction Cup had consumed many spirit plants along the way, it shouldn't have lasted this long.
There's also the possibility that after defeating the Suction Cup, the black bastard encountered other domain creatures on its way back. You know little black's nature—brainless domain creatures are inherently hostile toward it and will attack on sight. Perhaps little black is currently locked in combat with other domain creatures.
"I hope so. Keep stalling for as long as you can."
Now that you've lost your Blood Source Ability, what do you plan to do next?
Faced with the Narrator's question, he remained silent for a long moment before replying:
"Where are these energy nodes you mentioned? How long would it take to reach them?"
The energy nodes are too far away. With your current strength tier and speed, you'd never make it. I suggest you stick to hunting domain creatures on the plains.
"Without my Blood Source Ability, I doubt my psychokinesis alone is enough to defeat any domain creatures. I'll probably only be able to bully the Domain Derivative Creatures."
At least you're aware of your limitations. But it's not necessarily a dead end. Some domain creatures are quite peculiar. Take the nightmare you encountered earlier, for example. Its abilities are terrifying to other domain creatures, yet posed no threat to you. Perhaps you should try searching for similar creatures.
"Makes sense. Let's go!"
Regaining a portion of his psychokinesis, Feng Qi channeled it through his body, enveloping himself in a protective aura. The force lifted him effortlessly into the air.
Moments later, his feet touched down on the plains once more.
He looked up to see a massive Blood Moon hanging high in the sky. A Yin wind swept across the plains, causing the white flowers to sway in rhythmic waves, their rustling creating a swish-swish sound.
Yet he felt no beauty in this scene.
Wasting no time, he immediately began walking eastward along the edge of the crater.
"Narrator, keep a sharp lookout. I need to find a practical ability similar to the nightmare's!"
Do you know the only creature in this world that will selflessly give without expecting anything in return? Do you know what it is?
"Shut up. I don't want to know."
No, you already know the answer in your heart.
Hearing this, Feng Qi mentally flipped the Narrator the bird.
Just as he was about to retort, his gaze was suddenly drawn to the sky.
A colossal, fearsome Sky Giant Beast was flying directly toward him.
It possessed massive wings and a pair of eerie green eyes. Its scales shimmered with iridescent colors under the Blood Moon's crimson light, and each flap of its wings stirred up violent gusts of wind that shook the ground.
The overwhelming sense of dread emanating from the creature made Feng Qi's expression turn grim.
This Sky Giant Beast seemed to be the same one he had encountered before.
A gale howled, and everything trembled.
Like a king of the skies, it surveyed the masses below, paying no attention to the insignificant Feng Qi.
As it flew directly overhead, it suddenly turned its head westward and let out a thunderous roar.
The earth shook violently, and Feng Qi's ears rang.
Little Black is coming!
Hearing the Narrator's warning, he immediately turned to look west.
Just as the Narrator had said, Little Black was drifting toward them from the distance.
Feng Qi had considered asking the Narrator to play a farewell song, but he suddenly realized that the Sky Giant Beast was now focused on Little Black's approach from the west.
His excitement surged.
If the Sky Giant Beast attacked Little Black, this might be the moment Little Black finally secured his first kill.
As Feng Qi had predicted, the Sky Giant Beast roared at Little Black again, its mountain-sized body bearing down on the smaller creature.
The Sky Giant Beast opened its maw, and spiritual energy from the surrounding world rapidly converged into its mouth, forming a Compressed Energy Sphere. The blue sphere hurtled toward Little Black.
Before the Compressed Energy Sphere even touched the ground, a hurricane swept across the plain.
Countless white flowers were uprooted, and domain creatures nearby were hurled into the air by the force, creating a spectacular scene.
Feng Qi, standing beneath the Sky Giant Beast, watched with a smile. He anticipated little black being crushed into dust by this overwhelming power.
But what happened next froze his smile instantly.
As the Compressed Energy Sphere hurtled toward it, little black's form dispersed like mist, its particles rapidly clinging to the blue energy sphere.
The sphere visibly shrank at an alarming rate, vanishing into nothingness.
"Damn, is that even possible?"
As expected of a mysterious creature even my senses can't detect. Its energy absorption speed is insane.
Even the Narrator couldn't help but marvel.
What followed left Feng Qi and the Narrator shouting in unison, "Holy shit!"
The black mist coalesced, reforming into little black's original shape. Then, little black opened its mouth.
The absorbed energy rapidly coalesced into a pillar of blue light that suddenly swept toward the Sky Giant Beast.
With a deafening roar, the Sky Giant Beast was hurled backward by the force, its massive body tumbling through the air several times before regaining its balance.
As little black floated toward it, the colossal Sky Giant Beast stared for a moment before abruptly flapping its wings and soaring upward, then fleeing the area at breakneck speed.
"Fucking coward!" Feng Qi cursed, his voice dripping with disappointment.
The brief clash between the Sky Giant Beast and little black had given him a clearer understanding of little black's strength tier.
As the Sky Giant Beast flapped its wings and vanished into the horizon, little black, having lost its target, turned its gaze toward Feng Qi.
"What the fuck are you looking at? Come fight me one-on-one!" Feng Qi shouted, flipping little black the middle finger from afar before assuming the starting stance of the Fierce Tiger Fist.
Even in the face of certain death, he refused to lose his momentum.
(End of the Chapter)
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