Data Cultivation System - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Bloodthirsty and Furious

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Zhuge Xiang opened his eyes in a daze and looked around. He was shocked to find that he was lying on his bed and not by the lake.

Puzzled, Zhuge Xiang sat up on the bed and lowered his head. There was a black ring on his finger that seemed to have taken root in his flesh and was firmly placed on his finger. There was a feeling of blood connection, as if this black ring had already become a part of him.

Just as Zhuge Xiang was examining the ring on his finger, a message suddenly appeared in his mind. It was about this black ring. As if it was instinctive, Zhuge Xiang understood the strangeness of this ring.

This ring was called the Super Game System. He did not know where it came from, but due to the limitation of strength, it could not be fully developed. However, what Zhuge Xiang knew now was that he had activated the character section and could see his own information. In addition, he could fight monsters to level up. If he defeated the target, he could obtain experience points (EXP) as a reward. There was also the possibility of various items dropping. It might be equipment, artifacts, medicinal ingredients, or even skill books.

“What a magical ring! Is this the legendary Dharma treasure that surpasses Dharma artifacts!?” Zhuge Xiang was both surprised and delighted after learning about the game system.

He could actually obtain such a magical thing under his fortuitous encounter. As long as he maxed out the EXP, he would automatically break through. There was no so-called bottleneck at all. Just this function alone would probably make even the elders of the Asura Sect envious, right?

Instinctively, Zhuge Xiang opened up his profile page and some basic information about him appeared in his mind: Zhuge Xiang, male, fourteen years and eight months old, ordinary person, EXP: 80/100.

Looking at the information on his character page, Zhuge Xiang secretly frowned. Looking at the situation on the character page, it seemed that once his EXP reached 100 points, he would be able to successfully comprehend Qi force. However, after almost a year of bitter cultivation, he only had 80 points. The possibility of him raising his EXP to 100 points in the next half a month was very slim.

Although Zhuge Xiang was overjoyed by the adventurous encounter of the Super Game System, when he looked at his character page and his EXP, his joy disappeared. No matter how good the magical equipment was, it would be redundant if he could not allow himself to comprehend the Qi force and become an official disciple of the Asura Sect within half a month.

“Zhuge Xiang, you’re awake. Cultivation has to be done step by step. If you work too hard, it will backfire. If I didn’t realize that you didn’t come back and happened to find you by the lake, you might have been eaten by the demon beasts by now.” Just as Zhuge Xiang looked up his profile, the door was pushed open and a tall and strong youth walked in with a concerned look in his eyes.

The young man who walked in seemed to be about fourteen or fifteen years old. However, he was 1.7 meters tall and had a strong physique. He looked like he was eighteen or nineteen years old and had a simple and honest expression on his face. This young man was called Niu Geng. He was a simple and honest young man. There were three people staying in each room. Niu Geng was Zhuge Xiang’s roommate.

“So you were the one who brought me back. Thank you very much.” Looking at this tall and strong young man, Zhuge Xiang suddenly understood why he was in the room and thanked him sincerely.

“Hehe…” Niu Geng scratched his head in embarrassment at Zhuge Xiang’s gratitude. “Li Bin said that we all live under the same roof. This is fate. It’s only right for us to help each other.”

“Li Bin?” Upon hearing this name, a look of displeasure flashed across Zhuge Xiang’s eyes. He said, “I told you not to get too close to Li Bin. He’s not worth getting to know.”

Li Bin was another roommate. However, Zhuge Xiang disagreed with his personality. He had a distant cousin who had already comprehended Qi Force. He felt that he was superior to others, as if he was the one who had comprehended Qi Force. Because Niu Geng was honest and straightforward by nature, he was often ordered around by him. However, Niu Geng always felt that they were roommates and that it was only right for them to help each other. Usually, Li Bin would find an excuse to order Niu Geng around.

“Alright, Zhuge Xiang, don’t be too prejudiced against Li Bin. We’re all friends…” Niu Geng did not care at all. He obviously did not feel that he was at a disadvantage.

Zhuge Xiang was a little disappointed. It was true that he was a loyal person, but it showed that he was magnanimous to be able to take a loss. However, if the other party deliberately targeted him and bullied him, he would be a fool if he still accepted it.

However, after such a long time, Zhuge Xiang also knew Niu Geng’s temper. He knew that Niu Geng would not listen to him, so he shook his head and did not say anything else.

At this moment, a short and thin man pushed open the door and entered. He looked to be about 14 or 15 years old. He had a sharp chin, round cheeks, and a pair of sparkling eyes. It was obvious that he was a sly individual. He was Zhuge Xiang’s other roommate, Li Bin.

“Haha, you’re all here. Let me tell you a piece of good news. My younger brother, Zhao Feiyun, has only comprehended Qi for two months, and managed to understand the basics of the Ghost Steps martial arts in the Martial Storage Pavilion. Even the manager said that my younger brother is a rare talent.” Seeing Zhuge Xiang and Niu Geng in the room, Li Bin laughed loudly and said. His expression was full of bragging.

Zhuge Xiang did not reply to Li Bin’s words. Any reply would only fuel his arrogance.

As long as one successfully comprehended Qi Force within a year, they could choose a martial art from the Martial Arts Library before the test in a year. This also prevented the disciples from slacking off before the test.

There were four levels in the realm of martial arts. Beginner level, advanced level, mastery, and perfection. Li Bin’s cousin, Zhao Feiyun, was able to master a martial art in two months. It was indeed not bad.

“Zhao Feiyun is really amazing. He can master a martial art in two months.” Niu Geng’s eyes widened slightly as he praised from the bottom of his heart. Then, he looked as if he had been deeply stimulated. “I have to train harder too. There’s still half a month before the assessment. I have to strive to comprehend Qi Force before that.”

“You guys continue chatting. I’m going to cultivate.” There was no need for formalities. Zhuge Xiang really could not stand Li Bin’s smug look. After saying this lightly, he was about to leave.

Asura Sect was a fiendish sect to begin with and was particular about repaying kindness and enmity. They meant it if they liked or hated something or someone. They were straightforward.

Zhuge Xiang was obviously impatient, which made Li Bin secretly angry. However, Zhuge Xiang was a hot-blooded person and was not as easy to bully as Niu Geng. Li Bin really did not dare to go overboard with him. However, he thought about it and realized that he was about to comprehend Qi and become an official disciple of the Asura Sect. In the Asura Sect, apart from those who had comprehended Qi, who else could he not provoke?

At the thought of this, Li Bin was emboldened. He, who usually only dared to bully Niu Geng, stopped Zhuge Xiang this time and said, “Don’t be in a hurry to leave. I have another piece of good news to tell you. My brother, Zhao Feiyun, knows that there is a Blood Spirit Fruit that is about to ripen. When the time comes, he will pluck it and give it to me to help me comprehend Qi Force. In half a month, I will definitely be able to become an official disciple of the Asura Sect.”

“Really? Congratulations,” Niu Geng said to Li Bin happily. It was obvious that he was happy for him.

“Then congratulations, but you don’t have to deliberately stop me to talk about this, right?” Zhuge Xiang’s expression was neither warm nor cold. He did not even look up.

Zhuge Xiang felt that he had nothing to say since he was so proud of himself. However, Zhuge Xiang really could not stand such a person who used his power to intimidate others. Since he looked down on him, there was no need for him to greet him with a smile. Cultivators of the demonic path were all about acting on their own accord.

The Blood Spirit Fruit was one of the rare spiritual fruits in the world. It contained a huge amount of blood essence. It was a great supplement for cultivators at the refinement stage, especially for people like Zhuge Xiang who had yet to comprehend Qi. The huge amount of blood essence would have an immeasurable effect on them.

In the training of 100,000 disciples, if there was only a 10% chance of comprehending Qi force on their own, then the success rate would increase to at least 90% after consuming a Blood Spirit Fruit.

Originally, Li Bin did not want to reveal the Blood Spirit Fruit, but Zhuge Xiang’s attitude made him angry. He did not hesitate to reveal the news of the Blood Spirit Fruit just to show that he was sure to become an official disciple of the Asura Sect. Li Bin was still waiting for Zhuge Xiang to suck up to him, but he did not expect that Zhuge Xiang’s attitude did not change at all. He still looked down on him.

“Of course I didn’t stop you to talk about this. It’s just that the room is so messy. Don’t you know how to tidy it up? Uneducated fellow.” Li Bin’s breathing quickened. He looked at the messy room and seemed to be making use of the situation. He spoke without thinking.

“Who are you calling uneducated? Do you want to die?” Li Bin’s words caused Zhuge Xiang’s expression to turn cold. He stared at Li Bin with a cold gaze. To Zhuge Xiang, who was born a beggar, the phrase ‘uneducated’ was something that Zhuge Xiang found hard to accept.

His cold eyes were like venomous snakes. Li Bin could not help but take a few steps back in shock. He had never seen Zhuge Xiang look so terrifying. He opened his mouth but could not say anything.

“Alright, alright. We’re all roommates. Living in harmony is the most important thing. Don’t ruin the harmony.” Niu Geng, who was beside him, came out anxiously to resolve conflict.

Niu Geng’s intervention made Li Bin come back to his senses. He was actually frightened by Zhuge Xiang’s gaze. In his embarrassment and anger, Li Bin was stubborn to the end and was even more unwilling to apologize. “So what if I’m talking about you? Look at your messt room. I, Li Bin, am ashamed to live under the same roof as you.”

Zhuge Xiang’s eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Li Bin. “Li Bin, I want to duel with you!”