Second Chance: Overlord

Seeing that overachieving led to gaining reward bonuses he pushed himself. When he was done he successfully completed 45 push-ups, 55 sit-ups and the 8:59 2 mile run gaining a total of 450Exp for his body state and a total of 35 System Coins(SC).

He was exhausted, but happy that he was able to reach Human Realm Lv. 5 of his body state and now had a complete total of 235 system coins to his disposal. Although there was no option for shop for the time being. He began thinking, would the system answer any questions he had?! It wouldn't kill him to give it a try!

"System, can I access the System Shop?" He asked while rubbing his chin in suspense. After what seemed like two whole minutes an answer came.

[Shop will be available after user reaches Warrior Realm Lv. 1.]

Reading the System's message, Xion noticed that he now had another reason to grow. He already finished the mission given by the system now all he had to do was learn the techniques on the manuals his father passed down to him.

First, was the most important looking one 'Body of Stone' a body cultivation technique. Maybe if he learned it he would have a higher chance of increasing his body state. As he retrieved the manual from his inventory he opened it to the first page.

*DING*

[Body of Stone Manual discovered. Learn?]

"Yes."

*DING*

[Congratulations.... Body of Stone Lv. 1 body cultivation technique acquired.]

[Body of Stone Lv. 1- Makes the users body as strong as stone. The higher the level and understanding the stronger the users body will become. To increase level user has to fight head-on! Possibility of evolution after level 10.]

Seems like this skill levels up by combat, if that's the case Xion had to find a way to battle. Next, was something he had wanted ever since he read about it in the library 'Mind Over Matter' manual. He opened it to the first page and…

*DING*

[Mind Over Matter Manual discovered. Learn?]

"Yes!"

*DING*

[Congratulations…. Mind Over Matter Lv. 1 mind cultivation technique acquired.]

[Mind Over Matter Lv. 1: Allows the user to endure pain to extreme levels. It is a passive skill that can evolve into a skill of mass destruction. Can be cultivated through meditation. +20% endurance and mental strength. Possibility of evolution after level 10.]

*DING*

[System updating….]

[Success!]

[Mental Cultivation State assimilated….]

[Congratulations.... Potential increased F to E….]

[Body of Stone assimilated….]

[Body State required Exp modified…]

[System updating….]

[Success!]

[Congrarulations.... System has updated from V1.0 to V1.2]

[Name: Quinn Xion

Cultivation State: Human Realm Lv. 7 (0|400Exp)

Body State: Human Realm Lv. 5 (250|300Exp)

Body Cultivation State: Body of Stone Lv. 1(0|50Exp)

Mental Cultivation State: Mind Over Matter Lv. 1(0|50Exp)

Potential: E

Skills: Demonic Aura Lv. 3(0|200Exp), Demonic Swordplay Lv. 1(0|50Exp), Crafting Lv. 3(0|250Exp)

Martial Techniques: Demon Arts Lv. 2(0|100Exp)

Inventory: Wooden Sword(NQ), Streak(Short Sword[GQ]), Body of Stone Manual(NQ), Lightning Sword Technique Manual(GQ), Mind Over Matter Manual(Rare)

Wallet: (235SC)]

"What?! Weren't these just skills?!" Xion was shocked, these manuals skills were integrated into his body entirely?! They were a complete part of him now. He was extremely joyful right now! And he could train Mind Over Matter through meditation! He was so excited that he quickly crossed his legs and began to cultivate.

Slowly but surely his mind was stronger. He was able to enter a small part of his consciousness. It was like being inside a void of darkness, there was nothing only a faint aura that was magnetized to Xion. He could feel his mind beginning to be enlightened and his state of mind becoming stronger and stronger. As he stopped a notification floated before his eyes.

[Mind Cultivation State +200Exp]

[Mind Over Matter Lv. 3 (10|150): Allows the user to endure pain to extreme levels. It is a passive skill that can evolve into a skill of mass destruction. Can be cultivated through meditation. +35% endurance and mental strength. Possibility of evolution after level 10.]

It was cultivated so fast, maybe if he kept meditating for a couple of more hours he would be able to break through to the last state of Mind Cultivation 'Mind and Soul'.

*BAM*

Suddenly a loud noise came from the direction of Xion's humble abode. He had an ominous feeling right now. He didn't give it a second thought and broke into a sprint towards his house.

"Stop this Quinn Ni and my fellow brothers. This is not the right path!" Quinn Lan said respectfully. Quinn Ni dashed without speaking another word and slashed with his dagger. Quinn Lan covered his body and face with his arms. He didn't wanna die he still had so much to teach his son, who else was worthy of showing him the path of a Martial Artist?!

*Clang*

*Bam*

The sound of swords clashing and a body hitting into some trees was heard. Quinn Lan lowered his guard to see Xion cleaning the blood slightly coming out of his mouth and grinning.

*DING*

[Body of Stone +3,000Exp]

*DING*

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

[Body of Stone leveled up…]

...

[Body of Stone now evolving….]

*DING*

[Congratulations on evolving Body of Stone into Body of Steel…]

[Body of Steel leveled up…]

[Body of Steel leveled up…]

[Body of Steel leveled up…]

[Body of Steel leveled up…]

[Body of Steel Lv. 4(400|2,000Exp): A body as hard as steel. Be it ordinary swords, spears or any other ordinary cold weapon cannot dent the body of steel. Can be cultivated through combat. Possibility of evolution at level 10.]

*DING*

[Body State is now Warrior Realm Lv. 3…]

"Haha, I warned you Uncle. That if you dared come and cause trouble I would not be as merciful!" A demonic aura erupted from Xion's body. It was cold and gave a sense of danger although it wasn't too dense.

"You damned brat, you don't have the power or experience to back up those words. I've killed hundreds of boastful people." Quinn Ni said, even though he had his ninja styled hoodie on covering his face from the nose down and the top of his head, Xion could tell that Quinn Ni was smirking.

'Hmph, I'm not scared of a trash brat like him. My father told me yesterday that you were born a cripple and didn't have the ability to cultivate or train.' He thought to himself. But, Quinn Ni was still surprised to see that Xion stood up again even though he took that hit! Was it luck?!

"I guess we won't know until we give it a shot! I see you brought more people with you today?! Too scared of coming on your own after you left pissing your pants yesterday?!" Xion said in a taunting and playful tone. Quinn Ni felt mocked. How dared this brat speak to him this way?! He has fought in battlefields that would send him crying to his mommy! He had even faced a Demon Beast before. His experience definitely trumps that of a twelve year old!

"Let's see if you can keep talking like that after I beat you down!" Quinn Ni yelled as he rushed towards Xion his daggers forming an X and a golden aura covering his entire body.