Mythrnl / Sovrign / Daotian

Aca Nerd – 35 — Beast Tide

Regretfully, there was no extra sense as my mana reserves filled to near capacity.

[ Mana: 129 / 130 ]

While I was inching closer to understanding the nature of attunement, the shadows I had hoped to sense remained elusive, it became clear that I needed to shift my focus again. The mysteries of mana could wait; for now, it was time to return to my Sword Mastery.&nbs...

Seizing Imm – 16 — First Battle of Qi Condensation

But before he could dwell further on this realization, Wang Bo's figure blurred into motion, closing the gap between them in an instant. Zhen barely had time to react as Wang Bo's right hand shot forward, the talons slicing through the air in a vicious diagonal arc aimed directly at Zhen's throat.

Instinctively, Zhen ducked, feeling the wind from the strike rush past his ear. He quickly p...

Seizing Imm – 15 — Silence Before the Storm

"Can't believe Wang Bo's getting pushed back," one voice muttered, just loud enough to be heard.

"Maybe he's not as strong as he likes to pretend," another snorted, the disdain barely masked in their tone.

Zhen noticed the murmurs of the crowd, their dissatisfaction with Wang Bo's barely concealed in their hushed tones.

But not everyone doubted. Scattered among the crowd, ther...

Aca Nerd – 34 — Mana Attunement

Eventually, I slowed my pace, the buzz of exertion still thrumming through my limbs. My gaze drifted over Sir Twistopher’s trunk, now a crisscrossed map of cuts and slashes.

Methodically, I began peeling away the extra bark, focusing on the twisted sections that gave the tree its odd, gnarled appearance. Each strip of bark that fell away revealed a smoother, more uniform surface beneath...

Aca Nerd – 33 — Practice, Practice, Practice

While fighting the Wendigos was fast paced, it did help with my combat reflexes. I didn't become an overnight Sword Saint, like in those old fantasy tales, but I could handle the sword more easily. Not everything came naturally, but I could discern a direction to train on.

For now, I decided to focus on my grid perception to increase my sword accuracy. The steel sword, patterned with the ...

Seizing Imm – 14 — Maybe I'm Strong?

Wang Bo's bellow shook the air, and his qi surged, a dark read aura enveloping him. "You’ll regret this, Zhen!" His power didn’t just rise; it exploded, a suffocating wave of force that slammed into everything around him. The pressure of his Qi Condensation realm descended on everyone around.

Zhen stood frozen, his mind racing as Wang Bo's furious roar echoed in his ears. The air seem...

Aca Nerd – 32 — Skill Upgrades are Hard

Now, I'm in a dilemma about what to do with my spatial perception. Go the grid route or the sense of presence in Spatial Perception?

After pondering for a bit, the answers became clear to me. While the sense of presence was all good and reliable, I had no clue how I got those or how to enhance it further. Familiar with the grid, it felt like my only viable choice. There existed a...

Aca Nerd – 31 — Back to Practice

Seeing my own rank gave me a moment of reflection. I had only one token left and twenty-five kills. The numbers seemed small compared to the top contenders, but they represented my first foray into the monthly contribution competitions.

Still, there was only one glaring problem. Even after killing twenty-five high-level monsters, there was no increase in my level. Is the Way of the World ...

Aca Nerd – 30 — Finding My Groove

For the next hour, I immersed myself in silent contemplation. The soft rustling of grass beneath my feet and the distant chirping of insects and birds blended into a soothing symphony that calmed my restless mind.

There was no need to rush; having a firm mindset would serve me far better than sheer skill levels. Or at least, I hoped that was how it worked in this world. I le...

Aca Nerd – 29 — Secret Plans and Hidden Effects

The Control Room of the Crystal Tower Dungeon, saturated with the presence of highly dense mana, was bustling with activity. Professors and faculty members looked at Aiden as though he had emerged from a legend. Swamped with handling the entire Academy, he rarely had time for smaller matters, so he was not surprised by their reactions. The whispers began almost immediately as he entered the roo...

Seizing Imm – 13 — Possible Protagonist

Zhen stepped back into the shadows, his mind racing. The scene before him was a perfect blend of tension and drama, straight out of the cultivation stories he loved. 

Rising quickly means you make enemies just as fast. They see your success as a threat and will do anything to see you fail. The previous Li Zhen had more than his share of those who wanted to see him broke...

Aca Nerd – 28 — Death

My heart hammered against my ribcage, a relentless drumbeat syncing with the chaos engulfing me. The air was thick with snarls, roars, and the violent clash of steel. Surrounded by enemies, my sword became a blur, moving instinctively to block and strike, each motion a desperate fight for survival.

Nemo fell with a final, resounding thud, and I stood amidst the carnage, my breaths ragged ...

Seizing Imm – 12 — Past Grievances

Li Zhen stirred as a beam of sunlight pierced through a narrow crack in the thatched wall, casting a warm glow across his face. He blinked, slowly emerging from the depths of sleep, his mind gradually becoming aware of the unfamiliar surroundings.

As he shifted, the bed beneath him responded with creaks and groans, each movement causing the old wood to protest. The lumpy and worn mattress...

Seizing Imm – 11 — Future Plans

Zhen’s first priority was to secure an inside job with the sect, but he wasn’t opposed to exploring other ways to make money. Absentmindedly, he found a secluded corner and started going through other money-making schemes. 

The distant hum of conversations and the hurried steps of disciples filled the air, but he was oblivious to it all, lost in his thoughts. He extended his fing...

Aca Nerd – 27 — The Numbers Go Brrrrrr

Still catching my breath from the recent skirmish, I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my veins, a heady mix of exhilaration and dread from my first kill.

But the appearance of two more Wendigos was like a punch to the gut. I swiveled my head to assess the new threat, my heart pounding in my chest.

Sevvy II and Sevvy III, as menacing as the original Sevvy, moved with a grot...

Aca Nerd – 26 — Sword Mastery

[ Wendigo Lvl. 8 ]

Then the second one entered. 

[ Wendigo Lvl. 7 ]

Ah, shit. 

The monsters seemed hesitant to fully enter the illuminated area, their movements becoming more cautious. I could see their pale, gaunt forms more clearly now, each detail of their grotesque appearance illuminated by the blue glow.

A l...

Seizing Imm – 10 — Outer Disciple at Last

As he observed the prisoners, a small group began to form around one particular cell. A tall, broad-shouldered man with a scar running down his left cheek approached Qin Rong's cell. His presence commanded attention, and more disciples gathered to watch the spectacle unfold.

"Well, Qin Rong," the man said with a smirk, his voice dripping with disdain, "I heard the Law Enforcement extracte...

Aca Nerd – 25 — Mistshade Willow Forest

Walking once more, I turned my focus to my next quest. For a fleeting moment, the temptation to break the medallion tugged at me, but I resisted. Despite fulfilling the Vice Chancellor's demand, I knew it was valuable training. The improvements came quicker here, and I felt my coordination with the sword growing sharper.

As I neared the forest, the first grand, misshapen tree came into vi...

Aca Nerd – 24 — The Second Day Begins

The sun shined in my eyes, waking me from a restless sleep. With a start, I jolted upright, my heart racing as I tried to make sense of where I was. Instead of the hollow shell of the massive lifeless tree where I’d sought shelter the night before, I saw the clear blue sky stretching endlessly above me. 

Where's this? I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the confusio...

ARAF – 14 — The Soul Devourer

Before Zain could react, the soul realm shattered, and a thundering sound enveloped him. One moment, he heard a voice after increasing his Soul stats, and the next, an overwhelming void consumed him, pulling him from reality into a place where time and space seemed to warp and twist around him.

The surroundings started to blend together as if he were entering a madman's painting, morphing...

Seizing Imm – 9 — Outer Sect Hall

After leaving Feng Ling behind, Zhen breathed a sigh of relief as he clutched his Loan Agreement. His mind was a whirlpool of thoughts. This cultivation world seemed surprisingly advanced with believing in future promises. Wasn't the path to immortality supposed to be riddled with constant danger and frequent death? Could the Abyssal Harmony Sect be this stable, or was there something he was mi...

Aca Nerd – 23 — Kill the Porky

'Dying in the Academy's Dungeon isn't permanent.' The blue-eyed stranger's words echoed in my mind. The possibilities swirled around in my head. Could I afford to be bolder, to take risks I wouldn't have considered before?

And then there was also the chance to level up. From the books I had skimmed in the library, leveling could be done in many ways, but most of it ...

Aca Nerd – 22 — A Favor Owed

As I fell, my body smashed into the rough wall of the pit. Pain shot through my side as I desperately tried to find a hold, my fingers scraping against the unforgiving stone. The pit was slanted, which slowed my descent somewhat due to the friction against the walls, but I still felt the constant threat of the jagged spikes waiting below.

My heart pounded as I took out the medallion from ...

Aca Nerd – 21 — Competition Begins

I strode to the door and pushed it open, leading to a large outdoor enclosure. Similar to the last one, it was encircled by high stone walls with towering trees standing at the parameter, the ground covered in grass. Large enough to hold hundreds of people. 

A vast crowd of second-year students were waiting for the competition to begin. To my right, some students were practicing mock...

Aca Nerd – 20 — Spatial Perception & Skills

The lecture on skills was scheduled late in the evening, so I decided to check out my new skill book. The competition was after tomorrow, so I only had a day to prepare for it.

Back in my mansion in one of the common training rooms, I sat cross-legged with the skill book in my lap. The skill book stood out among the old, mundane books in the repository I was getting familiar with. For one...

Seizing Imm – 8 — Debts and Loans

Li Zhen squinted as the sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow on the cave entrance. The clear blue sky and the warmth of the sun, after a week of seclusion in the cave, felt almost foreign to his skin and irritatingly bright to his eyes. 

The cave's Qi Rich air had been dense, almost suffocating with its potent energy, making every breath...