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Chapter 14: Reaching the 8th stage Spirit Condensing Realm, the Sect Examination Begins!:
On his way back to the sect, a notification suddenly appeared before Lin Ang's eyes.
[The protagonist Lu Ming's fortune has taken a hit. Fortune value -100. When the fortune value reaches zero, the protagonist's aura will disappear]
[The host's fortune value +100. A low-level attribute draw can be conducted]
[Do you want to draw?]
Looking at the system notification, Lin Ang pondered.
It seemed that interacting with the protagonist had unlocked new system functions. Now, Lin Ang couldn't only steal others' fortunes but also enhance his own.
"Draw!" Lin Ang commanded.
A notification sound followed.
[Draw successful]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Blue Fortune: Sword Dao Enlightenment]
Lin Ang then saw a new entry in his personal information.
[Blue Fortune - Sword Dao Enlightenment]: For sword practitioners who cultivate both body and mind, a single sword strike can cut through the moon. With this fortune, your understanding of the Sword Dao has reached a new stage, cultivating Sword Intent. Each sword strike can now trigger a Sword Dao phenomenon.
Seeing this, Lin Ang smiled. It seemed his path as a sword practitioner was becoming clearer.
Additionally, Lin Ang noticed some new entries.
[Blue Fortune - The Female Leads's Attention]: The female lead has noticed you. Interacting with her can gain you more fortune value and uncover deeper levels of fortune.
[Black Misfortune - The Protagonist's Hatred]: The protagonist sees you as his number one enemy and will aim to eliminate you first when the opportunity arises.
...
Huh?
Seeing this, Lin Ang was a bit dumbfounded.
It seemed his role had shifted from being a mere cannon fodder to a male supporting character and now to somewhat of a villain.
Lin Ang had initially just wanted to take advantage of some opportunities but found himself targeted by the protagonist.
However, to Lin Ang, Lu Ming was just a clown at this point, with all his fortune under Lin Ang's control. Even Lu Ming's biggest secrets couldn't escape Lin Ang's eyes.
Lin Ang planned to continuously drain Lu Ming's fortune until he was no longer useful, then crush him effortlessly.
Wait, what about the female lead's attention?
Lin Ang didn't recall meeting any female lead.
After thinking carefully, he realized it must have been when he intervened with the people from the Jade Moon Sect, catching the attention of the female lead.
According to the original plot, Lu Ming should have garnered the female lead's favor and attention during his confrontation with the Jade Moon Sect. But now, Lin Ang had intercepted that opportunity.
"Walking others' paths, leaving them no paths to walk..." Lin Ang chuckled.
Currently, Lu Ming was just a pawn in Lin Ang's grand scheme within the Azure Cloud Sect, posing no real threat. Lin Ang's immediate priority was to join the inner sect and hunt for higher-level fortunes.
By evening, Lin Ang returned to the sect and went directly to his usual courtyard.
With a wave of his hand, several storage rings appeared.
These rings belonged to the outer sect disciples of the Jade Moon Sect whom Lin Ang had killed. Among them, Xiao Tian, being the top disciple of the Jade Moon Sect's outer sect, had a substantial amount of resources.
With these treasures, Lin Ang closed his eyes and entered a meditative state to cultivate.
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In the blink of an eye, over twenty days passed.
As the sect examination approached, the outer sect became quieter.
Some disciples were nervous, hopeful of entering the inner sect and transforming their lives, while others were despairing, knowing they had no chance and were about to be expelled from the Azure Cloud Sect.
The difference between the inner and outer sects was vast.
Only by entering the inner sect could one become a core disciple, enjoying the sect's abundant resources, receiving direct guidance from senior elders, and even having the chance to join the Holy Land, ascending to new heights.
Meanwhile, explosive news came from the Jade Moon Sect, shocking the entire Kunxu Empire. The top twenty outer sect disciples of the Jade Moon Sect had all been killed in Longhu Mountain, their heads severed without a trace of evidence left behind. This news spread rapidly, causing widespread shock and discussion.
The outer sect elders of the Jade Moon Sect were so enraged upon hearing this that one even fainted from anger.
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On a clear morning, Lin Ang finally opened his eyes, exhaling a breath of satisfaction.
In the past twenty days, he had absorbed the resources of the Jade Moon Sect's disciples, using the Supreme Bone's terrifying cultivation speed to breakthrough three stages, reaching the 8th stage Spirit Condensing Realm.
At this pace, it wouldn't be long before he could make a breakthrough to the Core Formation Realm.
In terms of cultivation, the Spirit Condensing Realm signified a master, while the Core Formation Realm represented a true grandmaster, capable of overwhelming others. Among all the disciples in the Azure Cloud Sect, only the Holy Son had reached this level.
"Today is the inner sect examination day." Lin Ang stood up slowly, realizing it was time to bid farewell to the outer sect. The moment had arrived.
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