THE MASTER OF TEN THOUSAND REALMS

Chapter 5: The Absorption Technique

"It's time to use the Absorption Technique."

Tirta extended his palm toward the body of the Mist Behemoth lying motionless on the ground. The Beast Crystal glowing faintly beside it seemed to suggest that this was the right time to make use of the new technique he had just obtained.

Swoosh!

Energy began to rapidly flow from the dead Behemoth's body into Tirta's palm. The Absorption Technique worked in an extraordinary way, drawing vital Spiritual Energy from the body of a defeated creature and transforming it into energy that could be absorbed to strengthen his body and cultivation.

An extraordinary sensation flowed into him. The absorbed Spiritual Energy felt warm and burning, like a flame blazing inside his body. However, unlike the ordinary Spiritual Energy he absorbed from nature, the Spiritual Energy originating from this stronger creature felt much denser and more powerful. With every absorption, his physical strength increased little by little.

Tirta felt his body becoming more powerful. Every breath felt deeper, and his Spiritual Energy became increasingly abundant, filling every cell in his body with newfound strength. He could feel a significant improvement, as if the limits of his abilities were expanding.

With deeper focus, he began controlling the flow of Spiritual Energy entering his body, making sure there was no excessive accumulation. Slowly, the energy flowed into his body, strengthening him without causing any damage.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

The energy from the Mist Behemoth's body continued to flow, filling Tirta with increasingly greater strength. Within a few seconds, he felt a tremendous surge of power, stronger than anything he had ever experienced before.

"Impressive, its power is incredible," Tirta muttered while staring at the Behemoth's body, which had now become dry and lost all of its Spiritual Energy. The creature's body now looked stiff and fragile, no longer radiating its former aura of strength.

However, that brief moment of peace was soon interrupted. The increasingly powerful vibrations of the ground and the rumbling sounds from within the forest could once again be heard. Tirta stopped for a moment, sensing that something even greater was approaching. Something more terrifying than the Mist Behemoth.

DING...

[Congratulations, you have killed a Level 3 Behemoth Beast. You have obtained 100 Experience Points.]

"Wow, this is incredible. This time, I'm much more prepared," he thought, strengthening his determination.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, a massive shadow shot out from within the thick mist covering the forest. From the darkness emerged something far more frightening than the Mist Behemoth he had just defeated, a Mist Wyrm, a massive winged dragon-like creature that radiated a powerful and dangerous aura.

"It's time to show my true ability," Tirta said, his eyes shining with determination.

The Wyrm spewed blazing flames from its mouth, creating a massive and dazzling burst of fire. Tirta immediately activated Shadow Step, his body disappearing in an instant and reappearing several meters away, narrowly avoiding the stream of flames that almost struck his body. The ground and surrounding trees were engulfed in flames, scorched by the devastating fire that destroyed everything in its path.

"An incredible skill, but... it can still be avoided," Tirta muttered, his eyes shining with intense focus. Although his body was nearly scorched by the heat of the flames rushing toward him, his movements remained fast and efficient. Every time a stream of fire came toward him, his body moved with unpredictable speed, evading the deadly flames.

However, even so, he could not continue avoiding attacks without taking action himself. The mist grew denser, making it increasingly difficult to see his opponent clearly. Tirta felt cornered. He checked his storage ring, hoping to find something that could help him face this enormous creature.

Inside his storage space, Tirta's hand immediately reached for an object. A Wooden Sword, the only weapon he possessed. The sword might not be strong enough to pierce the Wyrm's hide, but he had no other choice.

When the wooden sword appeared from the storage ring, he could feel doubt rising within him. "Can this really pierce a gigantic creature like that?"

However, time did not give him the chance to think any further. Flames once again erupted from the Wyrm's mouth, larger and more ferocious than before.

Swoosh!

Bang!

Ugh!

Tirta was thrown backward before he could carry out the stabbing attack against the Wyrm.

He wanted to move again. But suddenly, a notification sound from the System rang in his ears.

Ding...

[The Host is advised to purchase Equipment.]

Tirta was startled, almost losing his balance when he heard the voice. "Eh, do you also sell weapons?" he wondered as he moved to evade the Wyrm's incoming fire attacks.

Time seemed to stop at that moment, and Tirta could only move within the limited dimension of time while the System Shop screen opened before his eyes. The weapons listed there glowed with different prices. Swords, spears, bows, all of them were available with various additional attributes.

"Sword." Tirta quickly approached the list of weapons, his eyes shining when he found various sharp weapon options. The prices were quite high, but in this situation, he knew that a powerful weapon was essential to fight the Mist Wyrm.

The System gave him the option to purchase, and Tirta did not hesitate to choose the Blazing Flame Sword, a sword with enough power to pierce the Mist Wyrm's hide. Its price was quite expensive, 50 Experience Points.

Tirta quickly confirmed the purchase, and the new sword immediately appeared in his hand, glowing with blue flames that radiated a powerful aura.

"Now this is a weapon worthy of me," Tirta said, feeling the power radiating from the sword. With the new weapon in his hand, he felt the flow of Spiritual Energy within his body growing stronger.

Immediately afterward, he did not waste any time. Using Shadow Step, Tirta shot toward the Mist Wyrm, which was now hovering low in the air. The Blazing Flame Sword in his hand shone brightly, ready to strike the creature's body.

The Mist Wyrm noticed his arrival and quickly twisted its body, attempting to evade. However, with his sharp reflexes and more agile movement ability, Tirta moved even faster, striking the Mist Wyrm's massive body with all his strength.

BANG!

An explosion of flames erupted the moment the sword came into contact with the Mist Wyrm's body. The attack cut through the creature's thick hide, leaving behind a wound glowing with blue flames that continued to burn.

The Mist Wyrm roared loudly, unleashing a much larger burst of flames, but this time, Tirta was already prepared. Using the full power of his sword, he leaped over the attack and struck again with incredible speed.

Slash!

The Wyrm's head was severed.

[Use the Absorption Technique before the Wyrm's body reaches the ground.]

Tirta immediately followed the instruction. The absorption power would increase as his strength increased as well. At this moment, he was already halfway toward reaching Earth Realm, Two Stars. It was as if he had surpassed the required 1,000 Points.

Bomb!

"I've reached Earth Realm, Two Stars. I really didn't expect this to happen." He smiled happily. Then, the notification sound rang out.

Ding...

[Congratulations, you have killed a Level 4 Wyrm Beast. You have obtained 200 Experience Points.]

[Status Display.]

Name: Tirta Handoyo

Cultivation: Earth Realm, Two Stars

Experience Points: 280

Available Techniques: Absorption Technique + Shadow Step

Inventory: Blazing Flame Sword + 2 Level 3 Beast Crystals + 1 Level 4 Beast Crystal