With newfound confidence, Midas observed the beast before him more carefully. It was an imposing creature, its monstrous frame sprawled across the cave floor. The rumbling snores emanating from its colossal maw shook the cavern walls. Midas deduced that this creature must possess considerable strength and vitality.
He straightened his back and looked around the room. He was definitely in a large hall of some sort, with the slumbering beast blocking its only exit. The room looked to be made of natural stone, yet had a manmade feel to it. Straightening his shoulder, Midas formulated a plan.
He looked inside his dantain and realized with a start that he had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. And he could still feel energies coursing through him. He had a feeling that he wasn’t yet done with breakthroughs. He continued to channel his qi in the Star Crescent Cultivation Art.
That was some rapid progress. It was time to put his newfound power to the test, and also attempt to leave this godforsaken cave. He couldn’t stay here indefinitely. He would need sustenance and more importantly: some explanations.
Evaluating the situation, Midas recognized the need for strategy. He analyzed the creature's movements, searching for any weaknesses he could exploit. Its massive form seemed intimidating, but Midas knew that strength alone wouldn't guarantee victory. He had to be swift, precise, and tactful.
Drawing upon his heightened agility and perception, Midas circled the slumbering beast, plotting his attack. As he moved, the golden glow intensified, enhancing his reflexes and sharpening his senses.
Cosmic awareness
When the moment was right, Midas sprung into action. With a burst of speed, he unleashed a flurry of strikes aimed at the creature's vulnerable spots. His fists, empowered by his increased strength, landed with precision and force. The creature roared and lashed out with his claws.
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Midas danced out of the way of the admittedly languid swipe by the beast. Stepping to the side he landed a fist right at the creature’s sternum. The beast bent over and roared in pain.
Blow after blow, Midas chipped away at the beast's defenses, unrelenting in his assault.
He was briefly brought out of his battle reverie by the notifications, which he waved back away. The notifications went away, and he refocused on the beast.
As the battle raged on, the cavern walls trembled, echoing the clash of titanic forces. Midas skillfully evaded the creature's retaliatory strikes, relying on his heightened agility to dance around its powerful swipes. He tapped into his endurance and vitality, pushing his limits to maintain his relentless assault.
Driven by determination and the desire for victory, Midas's attacks grew more ferocious. His strikes became a blur of motion, his movements fluid and precise. The beast, once slumbering peacefully, now found itself overwhelmed by the relentless onslaught of the transformed cultivator.
With a final, decisive blow, Midas delivered a devastating strike to the creature's weak point. A resounding roar filled the cave as the beast crumbled to the ground, defeated. Midas felt a rush of energy as, the beast’s corpse scattered into motes of light.
YOU HAVE SLAIN NIGHTSTALKER APE LEVEL 20 – BONUS EXPERIENCE EARNED FOR KILLING AN ENEMY ABOVE YOUR LEVEL. 1200 XP GAINED.
YOU HAVE GAINED A LEVEL X 3
YOU ARE NOW LEVEL 14.
“Ape?” Midas thought. “What kind of messed up apes did this world have?”
Breathing heavily, he stood triumphantly over the fallen creature. The golden glow surrounding him gradually receded, revealing his exhausted but victorious form. As the echoes of the battle subsided, Midas glanced around the cave, his eyes filled with anticipation. This new realm was teeming with possibilities and challenges. He had barely scratched the surface of what it had to offer. He thought “status.”
Status
Name: Midas Heartseeker
Race: [Human (E) – level 14]
Class: N/A – Please select a class
Titles
World walker; Paragon of humanity
Stats
Strength: 19
Agility: 17
Endurance: 20
Wisdom: 8
Intelligence: 8
Perception: 18
Willpower: 6
Vitality: 18
Toughness: 20
Free points: 70