Chapter 120: He's...Cultivating?! Seriously?!
In Draconic, there was a specific VR room that was usually void of any human presence. Yet, it had been frequented so much recently.
There had been two n training non-stop. There had been a constant stream of challengers fighting. There had been so kind of weird event, and now there was a gallery assembled.
People would co and go in complete silence. Yes, the usually boisterous Draconic mbers were acting as if in a sacred temple. They would all look toward the man that was sitting cross-legged in wonder and reverence.
Many had initially been wondering what he was doing. That's when the monk had told them that his master used ditation as a training thod. Then, Liam had passed by and taught them so earthly cultivation "knowledge."
Many were shocked beyond belief upon learning about such an amazing thod. It instantly shattered their current understanding of the world. Why did Josh sound more mystical than the Tower itself?!
Every ti a newcor heard the specifics, they would exclaim in awe. There had been so skeptics at first, but they were quickly silenced. They were all trying to learn by observing Josh's super-secret training thod without disrupting him.
At so point, he started using his item sets abilities. It made so many eyes bulge, and so many mouths hang open. What was that ghostly white spider?! Was that part of the training? How had he done so? Wasn't he Classless?! Was this immortal cultivation?!
So gold mbers then told them about the Floor 12 item set. But, it only fueled their admiration. This thing was as valuable as a ranker's set! What kind of amazing display of wealth was that?! What kind of ditation required such skill activation?
When the chubby rabbit appeared, they all curiously turned toward the gold mbers once more, awaiting an explanation. Except, this ti, the elite mbers too were flabbergasted. What the hell was that?!
Josh possessed sothing that no mber of an S-Rank guild could identify?! What was the aning of this? For them, it was crazy. But Josh didn't think anything of it, not in his current state.
That's how the crowd simply got bigger and bigger, with only Josh having ample breathing room. Even Dario himself ca to observe it all. At this point, many were considering dropping to their knees in veneration while begging Josh to teach them.
All of this fueled many discussions, with every participant whispering, in fear of breaking the sanctity of the mont.
"What do you think this ditative power-up technique is called? I bet it has a na so powerful that just saying it would suffice to intimidate enemies. What about Dragon Transcending the Nine Heavens Cultivation technique?"
"Look at how contemplative he is! Even with his eyes closed, I get the feeling he can see the truths of the world. Is this the state of enlightennt that Liam talked about? This is amazing!"
"I need to learn this so badly. I've morized his exact posture. I've also rembered every little way he has swayed his head since the beginning. I'd be trying it right now if this place wasn't so crowded. Then again, I guess it's the sa for all of you guys."
"Have you guys noticed that he sat right after the fight? I've heard of this. It's called a breakthrough through adversity. It's when you are confronted with a life and death battle, and you suddenly get a flash of genius!"
"You're totally right! So would argue that the fight only happened in VR, but with a 200% pain setting, it would feel even more real than reality! He would have died many tis over in that inferno too."
"Guys, he's definitely cultivating. He's been training for more than a day without any kind of food. I guess he really has a connection to Heaven right now. That's the only explanation!"
As for Josh, he wasn't even conscious of this all. He had decided to randomly sit so he could gather his thoughts. That was all.
His deep contemplative state? It was called thinking.
His very specific posture? It was the most comfortable.
Breakthrough through adversity? He had gotten similar insight while on the toilet, coincidence.
A connection with Heaven? Gluttony Bloodline, enough said.
As for the cool Spider and Big Chungus effects, well he was doing that to get a better feel on mana. He hadn't been trying to look cool. He figured the mana control was the issue.
With an item skill, control was given to the item. With a skill, control belonged to him. He just had to stop relying entirely on external power and train his internal power instead. As for bloodlines, it was sothing different based more on compatibility than control.
Using item skills was akin to cheating for an exam. It could work very well, but you'd be better off just learning about it for real.
He needed a thod to stimulate that inner power of his, and he had an inkling of how to proceed. It was such an insane thod too. Was it even possible? Would it even work? He wasn't sure, but he'd try.
He finally opened his eyes, eyes that were now extrely clear. He couldn't help but be startled when he saw the room utterly full of people. What were they all still doing here? Actually, there were even more of them than before.
"How bored are you guys? Don't you have anything better to do than to watch think?" Josh felt perplexed at this scene. What was with all these expressions of expectation?!
They had all expected him to share so mind-blowing insights. They thought he would have discovered so fundantal secret of the universe.
It turns out he had been…thinking?! Hadn't he been cultivating? That wasn't any super-secret training technique?
Many left while dragging their feet because they had misunderstood him. But, the vast majority left while dragging their feet because he was 'politely refusing' to teach them.
Many were wondering how to beco his disciple. But when they rembered the hardcore non-stop 200% pain training, they shivered a bit. Still, many resolved to ask the current students on the best tactic to apply.
Back in the room, a stern Dario could be seen facing a puzzled Josh.
"What was that bunny?" He asked extrely seriously.
"Nothing much, just an item set," Josh admitted.
"How? You are wearing the spider one at the mont."
"This, this, and this. It's an accessory set." Josh pointed to his ring, earrings, and necklace.
"This is huge! This ans one can have 2 item sets equipped at the sa ti!"
"Yes, it's pretty neat."
"So, what does it do?!" Dario's eyes were full of curiosity.
"It makes one increase in size and boosts defense a bit. Nothing else."
"This would be insane on a vanguard! That would an being able to body-block even attacks with large effect! We need this!" Dario was getting heated.
"You guys need an E -Rank set?" Josh showed doubt.
"Right, it's just E-Rank. I can't believe you are dropping so much cool stuff! I wish we had access to such a difficulty…." Dario sighed.
Were they unaware that it was possible to communicate with the Tower? Was it possible that no one but him had tried such a simple tactic?
"….Just ask the Tower to unlock it for you."
"Nice joke." Dario began laughing heartily before continuing.
"So far it seems up to Floor 17 has the hellish difficulty available. Yet, the only ones that have been cleared are Floor 1 and 6, and yours. The first because it's the easiest and the sixth because it's the sa exact strategy but with more Bosses to hunt."
"Oh? That's cool!" It was nice to learn that the Tower was taking the initiative to update itself.
"The Cerberus Set gives the ability to create a doppelganger head of oneself." Dario kept explaining.
"Is that useful?" Josh was doubtful.
"It increases the field of vision, screws with the human perception, and leaves one sick beyond belief. It's the worst."
"The other?"
"The Devouring Set. It gives the devouring ability. It allows one to steal a bit of power from a dead target. The issue is that it takes a while to accomplish, and the buff doesn't last long. This one is actually giving us a headache."
"Why is that?"
"It works on humans. It's such a useless power and not worth killing for, but it cos with a certain feeling of satisfaction." Dario was sighing.
"Afraid that this one set would give serial killers wings? Let guess: it would make anyone invincible in a civilian area void of Climbers? That would be an easy way to cause public unrest."
"Exactly. Anyway, where did you get that rabbit set?"
"Floor 13 hellish. I think it can drop more than one set, however. After I got that one, the system said sothing about not being eligible for the other."
Of course, the real reason was the curse, but no one had to know. Josh kept going, taking out the Gnoll Hunter's bow.
"As for Floor 14, it drops this thing." Josh let Dario examine it.
"Automatic arrow generation?! I swear, all these effects are so damn worth it. Right now, most of the S-Rank guilds have decided to slow down their Climbing progress. We'll slowly prepare to clear the hellish difficulties when they beco available."
"I see. Oh yeah, rember that analyst I sent you? What happened to him?"
"He's been hard at work. He's actually the one that gave us that report on the potential Devouring set danger. Oh yeah, also congratulations on acquiring D-23. As long as Draconic can enter that Alter Tower from ti to ti, we can use guild resources to help you develop it." Dario grinned.
"That's nice. For now, I'm just waiting to see what will actually happen with it. You know, with the tremors happening and all. Anyway, I need to et that guy to ask him a few things. Any idea where he is?"
"Last door, at the end of that corridor. I gave him his own small office. He's pretty much always there."
"Alright, thanks. Talk later. I have so things to plan." Josh waved at Dario while leaving.
He couldn't help but feel restless. He would soon know if his new theoretical skills acquiring thod was achievable...
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