The Hero System - Chapter 36

Jonah has truly underestimated the cruelty of the cultivation world’s hierarchy. This normal looking youth, that didn’t even reach adulthood, has actually abused, tortured, and killed before! When Jonah looked into his misdeeds earlier, he saw a how this youth killed and tortured a servant for accidentally offending him!

The two youths were dumbstruck as they were surrounded before they knew it. For this talisman alone, Jonah has spent 1000 credit points!

Without saying anything, Jonah left his hiding place and dashed toward the youth. Although the spiritual barrier allowed nothing to get out, that didn’t mean it didn’t allow anything to get in!

“Who are you?! What are you trying to do?!” Isaac bellowed trying to suppress the fear in his heart.

The reason for his fear was the mask. Other than hiding Jonah’s identity, it also planted fear in his enemies. When Jonah first used it, the hooligan wasn’t affected by it a lot because he was only at level 2. Now that he was a level 8, its effect seemed obvious.

Although the hooligan and this youth couldn’t be compared, since the latter cultivates, a 6 level difference seemed to have quite the effect.

Jonah didn’t answer. After all, his voice wouldn’t be censored if he spoke through the mask. The reason why Jonah went so far as to hide his identity was that he didn’t want the power behind this youth to take revenge on him. After all, he was only a commoner.

Without further delay, Jonah darted toward the brown-haired youth. Although they were on the same level, Jonah’s speed was above his. The reasons were quite simple. First, assuming the system said the truth, Jonah’s technique was the greatest. Second, this youth didn’t cultivate his agility. Third, Spider Steps.

With one swift slash with his hand, Jonah knocked the youth unconscious. He won’t kill this youth as his misdeeds didn’t involve killing anyone. However, he couldn’t let him be a witness.

“Die!” The black haired youth slashed with his sword.

Cling!

Two needles appeared in front of the sword and blocked it. When the black-haired youth saw them, his eyes widened.

“You!”

Jonah didn’t care that he was recognized. After all, this wasn’t enough to pin this murder on him. Even though this forest seemed deserted, he was sure that there must be some people passing by. Thus, there was a possibility that a ‘mysterious person’ killing the youth.

However, the dead can’t talk. If this youth died, there won’t be anyone to suspect him. After all, all communications were cut off here.

With nothing to hide, Jonah took out his spear and thrust! The youth now confirmed his suspicion of his attacker’s identity.

“Bastard!”

After he realized it was Jonah, the youth’s fear dispensed. With no hesitation, he started to slash at Jonah repeatedly.

Jonah didn’t try to just cripple this youth this time. He unleashed his skills with no hesitation and the ten needles started attacking the youth.

Whoooooosh!

The youth didn’t expect that Jonah had such control over the needles. After all, Jonah didn’t show his powers. He only saw the needles slowly moving.

The youth was barely able to dodge the needles coming from several directions. However, when Jonah thrust his spear, he was done for.

Cling!

“AAHH!”

With no other choice, the youth ignored the needles and blocked the spear. The needles planted themselves into the youth’s body and he let out a cry of pain.

However, Jonah didn’t feel sympathetic. After all, what this youth did to others was ten times worse! Furthermore, this youth tried to kill his friend!

‘Die.’ Jonah thrust his spear again and the youth had no way to dodge.

However, the youth’s body started glowing! Several marks appeared on his skin as the needles were flung away from his body! Jonah was dumbstruck because he recognized these marks after all, they looked similar it was a Talisman! This youth had a talisman on his body!

Before can Jonah react, a sphere of light emerged from the youth’s abdomen. The sphere then shaped itself into a person and stood in front of Jonah.

“Whoever you are, die!” A husky sound emerged when the glowing person opened his mouth. Several white swords made of spiritual energy flew toward Jonah like they wanted to take his life.

‘Shit!’ Jonah didn’t hesitate and broke the barrier by supplying the talisman with his spiritual energy. He sent his needles toward the sword and started running!

However, the needles flew past the swords and didn’t affect them! Jonah cursed this youth for having a talisman on his damn body! ‘How afraid of death are you?!’

Jonah didn’t delay as he made a run for it. The swords kept chasing him restlessly and they didn’t seem to be restricted by a certain range.

Jonah had no option other than to use another item he bought. He bought this to mess the scene so that no one can follow the remains of spiritual energy. It was Spirit Bomb!

Jonah removed the safety pin and threw it toward the swords. The bomb exploded with a dazzling light sending a shockwave that even Jonah almost fell because of it.

‘Well, my 500 credit points were worth it’ Jonah sighed in relief as he saw the swords dispensing.

However, his heart sank. Although Isaac was critically injured, he wasn’t dead. If he went back now, he can probably finish him off. However, he doubted that the glowing man would disappear right after attacking. If he sent another group of sword toward him, he’d be dead.

Furthermore, Isaac has probably sent an emergency signal earlier. Since Jonah took the barrier down, the staff were on their way. If he was found here, he’d be suspected.

With no other option, Jonah decided to halt his revenge here. However, if the chance ever arises, he’d kill Isaac before the latter kills him! Furthermore, he doubted that he’ll be able to walk for the time being. After all, his needles heavily braced through his body. Jonah tried to focus on his spirit meridians so that he’d immobilize him. Thus, he’d require time to recover. Before that time comes, Jonah was sure that he’d be able to surpass him!

Jonah patted the dust from his body and he then fled from the scene. Since he was done here, he decided to hunt!

Even though he had about 3000 credit points left, he wanted to make sure he placed first! He gained these points from his earlier battle. Summing them with his gains with Sira, he had 4632 credit points. However, he bought one talisman, one bomb, and one set of clothes so that he wouldn’t be recognized. Thus, he spent about 1600 credit points!

There was still half the time of the assessment. However, Jonah had to rest. After all, his spirit points were almost fully exhausted from his battle with the monsters and the youth.

Jonah headed to a cave he saw on the map and started cultivating. After two more hours, he finally replenished his spirit points. He stood up and checked the map. After selecting a target, his hunt begun!

Beep!

Jonah looked at the notification that his credit points reached 5320 points with satisfaction. Since he was hunting alone, his pace slowed down a lot. The assessment had only one hour left.

Jonah stretched his body lazily. After all, he wasn’t used to doing so much labor. He smiled as he thought about his comfortable bed.

He then thought about something that would help him level up faster and help people at the same time.

‘System, mark any people in distress with black!’

Since the map was one of the system’s most useful functions, he wanted to make full use of it. He then hurriedly checked the map.

‘What the fuck?’ Jonah furrowed his brows as he saw the weird thing on the map.

There were two yellow dots moving at high speed. Furthermore, any red dot that was close to them would disappear! Just by looking for ten seconds, five red dots disappeared!

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