Chapter 5: Chapter 5 – Monster Cultivation

I was too anxious that I hadn't properly considered all the variables of me eating that body, I just thought I needed to remove this big calamity from here and ate it without even thinking.

What do I do now?

Not all snakes are venomous, plus that big snake looked somewhat like a python and it had a large strong body.

No, I can't judge this world's monsters based on my previous knowledge.

I can't even appraise it to see if it has poison or not, the body was already eaten.

Shit, what do I do? I still have one option, my 20 Stats points. If I start noticing that my HP is falling I will put everything into vitality. I can't put it right now for fear that a monster might come in, I need the free points for emergency use.

I have 8 Skill points and a resistance skill [Firm Stand(Passive): Resistance +50%]

'System does Firm Stand include poison resistance?'

[Yes, poison falls under the category of both physical and magical resistance. Sometimes, it's physically created through poisonous glands, and other times it's thanks to a skill that converts Mana into poison.]

I see! Anyway, I'll stay alert. The moment I notice my health decreasing, I'll upgrade it.

Should I also advance my Wind Blades? I need to think carefully here, I'm freaking out a bit too.

Ok, calm down. One thing I'm sure of is, that freaking out lowers my survival chances because my mind focuses on fear instead of thinking of ways to come up with solutions.

Sky Dash No, I can't fly. Umbra Hands maybe, though it'd be useless to just hold them if I'm in a defensive position. Bird of Darkness No, Agility is useless now if I can't run, I tried running before it's not optimal, especially in these branches. Mask Presence No, my position would already be known if they were here due to the blood. Zephyr Child No, again Agility.

The Stranger seems to be the best choice right now, I can boost my Magic Damage, Vitality, Spirit, Strength, and Stamina.

After waiting for a while and seeing that I haven't eaten any poison.

I decisively put all of my Skill Points in it.

With 8 Points I only managed to upgrade it to the Mastery realm, to reach the Perfection realm I need 5 Skill points, but I only have 2.

I've put one in WindBlade and the other in Umbra Hands.

The moment I did I felt my body changing and growing stronger, especially my mind was flooded with information-like memories about the uses of these skills. I have a stronger hold on Wind Blade now and can use it in different ways.

[WindBlade(Active): Creates a magical wind blade that has a range of 70 meters, Deals Intelligence(x2) in damage. Cost(20MP) 1/5]

[Umbra Hand(Active): Generates a hand from shadows that can be controlled by the user range 120 meters. Cost(3MP/Second) 1/5]

[The Stranger(Passive): +40% to all Stats. 4/5]

WindBlade's range increased from 50 to 70 meters, which doesn't help at all right now. All the enemies that would come will be very close.

Umbra Hand's range increased to 120 meters and its consumption fell to 3 MP a second, not bad.

The Stranger's boost went from 25% to 40%, with my title now I have a +140% to all Stats just from these skills which would put my attributes at...

Vitality: 16(22)

Strength: 16(22)

Stamina: 17(23)

Intelligence: 22(30)

Agility: 18(25)

Spirit: 36(50)

Coupled with other passives my Agility is even higher than this, but it won't be helping now.

I stretched my senses to the limit, the moment something gets closer I will be able to notice it and prepare a bit beforehand.

I looked up and saw how entangled these branches are with leaves covering them, I need to find a place to hide in.

Shit! I should've upgraded Mask Presence instead of Wing Blade, but no worries.

[Mask Presence(Passive): Masks the presence of the user to a certain extent in the dark. 0/5]

It could still help me a bit, I looked at the siblings fooling around in the nest and I sighed. I suppose in this case ignorance is bliss, they don't know how to use their abilities yet so it's better to remain blissfully unaware instead of getting terrified not knowing whether they'll live or die.

I started using my beak and claws to climb the trees, I climbed for about 10 meters, found an empty little hidden space, and stayed there.

'System do I need to activate Mask Presence or is it automatically activated once I'm in the dark?'

[It activates on its own once its conditions are met.]

Looking down I have a clear vision of the nest and its nearby branches, the moment a monster comes in I will slice them up in half.

Now all I have to do is wait.

In the meantime, I decided to ask the system the biggest question regarding growing stronger than I have.

Should I give it a name? It feels awkward to say System every time, forget it maybe later.

'System, how do you cultivate? How do you refine your body using mana?'

[Monsters have two cultivation options while others like humans, elves, and the other races have one. The first one is having a cultivation manual and following said manual to gather mana and temper with it your body in a certain specific way. The other option that the monsters have is cultivation along the direction of their bloodline, what this means is there is already a cultivation manual of sorts in the depths of your gene that can gather mana and spread it all over your body.]

The system continued...

[The first option is more advantageous, it's faster because you actively grab hold of the outside mana and bring it to your body to control it as you wish. The second option is slower because you need to put yourself in a passive state that is welcoming to mana and you can't actively use it to temper a specific body part for example.]

Cultivation manuals are way better then.

'How can I get a cultivation manual?'

[Well, they are man-made so you need to go out and find them, maybe buy them even who knows? Or you can reach Level 10 and unlock the quests option, once you do you'll be able to get certain rewards and chances are high that you can get a cultivation manual of your own.]

I see, level 10 huh? It doesn't sound that hard, I just need to get my feathers and leave the nest then I would be able to level up.

'Tell me about this bloodline cultivation you mentioned earlier'

[Well, it's simple. Close your eyes, and imagine like going deep within yourself you'll fall into a state in which your brain activity will slow down considerably then you'd be able to learn how to cultivate as a monster.]

I did as I was told, I closed my eyes and started imagining like I was falling into that darkness then I was hit by some ancient memories from the depths of my being. It's pretty simple but the prerequisite is having this specific bloodline.

I only need to control the existing mana in my own body to form with it a membrane that would cover all of my body. I already know how to control my mana because I felt it earlier in my fight against the snake.

I managed to create it, the good news is I don't have to actively keep managing it. It is self-sustainable, it attracts the nearby mana in a radius of one meter and absorbs it thus refining my body with it.

However, I need to sit still and not move an inch the moment I do it gets broken.

I understand now why this cultivation method is slow. I can feel the mana around me, but the suction force of this light membrane is weak.

I only attract around 10% of all the mana in 1 meter, even that ten percent is slow and sometimes the suction fails midway for some reason.

However, I'm not discouraged at all! I'm very delighted!

I can feel the mana that enters my body doesn't help me regenerate my own but it makes its way deep into my flesh, muscles, and bones strengthening them in the process.

If I can make a rough estimate if I stay like this for a couple of hours my Vitality, Stamina and Strength will increase by 1.

I think it's good it's just...

*Bangg!*

Something big smashed into me from the side, I was hit by the full blow and was smashed against the tree bark.

My blood turned cold, Oh NO!

I've never felt this much pain in my whole two lives, my mind almost went blank. I barely held on through sheer fucking will!

My wing is broken and I almost fell from the tree branch but I held on with my sharp claws.

My eyes were closed and I didn't feel anything coming so I have no idea who hit me or where it was.

But it came from my right, I started looking around only to see two big red eyes locking into me from around 100 meters.

I couldn't see the body of the monster, just those vicious eyes with a hint of madness in them.

'Appraise'

[Appraised Target: Dark Vunamian Mandrill

 

Cultivation Realm: Body Refinement(Mid)

 

Health Points(HP): 240/240

Magic Power(MP/Mana): 111/111

Spiritual Power(SP): 21/21

Magical Resistance: 19

Physical Resistance: 20

Spiritual Resistance: 6

Vitality: 35

Strength: 39

Stamina: 29

Intelligence: 19

Agility: 31

Spirit: 14

Description: The Dark Vunamian Mandrill is a monkey species that specializes in long-range attacks with rocks and is extremely strong in close-range fights thanks to their high Strength, Stamina, and Agility. They have several stealth skills that hide their presence and they can blend into the darkness.

Weakness: Very low spiritual resistance compared to monsters of the same rank.

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Oh shit! This is the strongest monster I've seen so far, looking at the 240 HP and 19 magical resistance I don't have the confidence of killing it.

On the bright side, the snake I ate wasn't poisonous so I can use my free Stats points.

Where should I put them is the question now?

As I was thinking, the figure got out of its hideout and started making its way over here and in its hand, I could see a big fucking rock.

It's worth mentioning that this Monkey is also black and it has strange red patterns on its face, it's super intimidating.

It's very similar to the Mandrills that I know, only this one bulkier you can tell that those hands hold tremendous power. I'm sure if it laid its hands on me I'd be broken like a dead leaf.

It seems to have let its guard down, previously it was very cautious.

But now? All it could see were three baby eagle fledglings and one with a broken wing dangling from the side.

Shit, this guy is smart.

Wait what if I can use that to my advantage, I will take a gamble.

I jumped out from the branch I was in right into the nest and started making panic-stricken noises.

*Screech... screech..*

The monster seems to be gloating and not as serious as when it first came in.

Holy fuck, it's working!

I thought of maybe baiting it like this if it didn't work I'll fight it out with it.

Ok, breathe... calm down. I have a plan, Umbra Hands 120 meters and Wind Blades 70.

It's already 100 meters and closing the distance.

The moment it gets close I will hold it and launch 3 Wind Blades.

I hurriedly put all of my free points in Intelligence.

Now I have 42 base Intelligence plus 58 from my +140% title + The Stranger.

Now I have a staggering number of exactly 100 Intelligence, each Wind Blade deals Int x2 so around 200 of damage but it has magical resistance.

I need to ask the system later how accurate these numbers are.

Just to be safe for now I will make 3.

90 Meters...

*Screech!!*

I started making crazy terrified noises and shrinking to the edge of the nest, the siblings are also losing their shit. At least they have this bit of self-awareness to recognize danger.

80 Meters... I wanted to wait until it got close to 70 meters but now is the best time because where he is right now there are two branches at its sides from the left and right.

I did practice Umbra Hands before so I know-how. I created two big burly hands like those of a big gorilla and held both of its hands at the same time. Simultaneously I formed 3 horizontal Wind Blades while running in its direction to close the remaining 10 meters.

These WindBlades seem to be different now, before they were almost invisible now however they're like a vicious tornado just waiting to destroy everything in its wake.

*Whoosh* *Whoosh* *Whoosh*

The monster was shocked at the unexpected twist, then its eyes turned serious.

Black smoke started to form in its forearms and bicep area.

With a big pull, it broke free from Umbra Hands.

Unfortunately, everyone knows wind equals speed.

The moment it broke free and was preparing to hit me with the rock, three blades made of wind were already in front of it going to cut its throat.

It hurriedly raised an arm to block.

The moment I saw that I immediately created two more blades in the same direction and held its remaining arm with two Umbra Hands.

The first two wind blades cut its arm in half and the last one hit its throat, just as it was surprised by its remaining arm being held down again two blades hit it right in the previous wound and completely severed its head from the rest of its body.

*Splashh*

[You have killed a Body Refinement(Mid) Monster |Experience Points +2000|]

[Congratulations Host for Leveling up from 5 to 6. +5 Stat Points, +2 Skill Points.]

*Thudd*

The head fell to the ground making a big noise.

The body was still held down by Umbra Hands.

*Pheew*

I was holding my breath without even realizing it.

I leveled up again! I'm almost 10 then I can unlock the Quests function.

But I couldn't even be happy about it, the moment I saw the Mandrill monkey I thought of something dangerous.

They are pack animals that are usually headed by a dominant male. The worst thing is, they are not your usual 10-20 pack animals but they gather in hordes that can get up to hundreds of monsters. How fucking scary is that??

I added my new 5 free Stats to Agility and upgraded [WindBlades] from Intermediate to Advanced.

Now I have Advanced wind blades, Intermediate Umbra Hands, and Mastery in The Stranger the rest are still at the beginner stage.

I controlled Umbra Hands to put the body on a branch and started eating it. I need to grow big faster and I need my feathers to start flying otherwise my Agility would be wasted.

While I was tearing apart the body and eating it,

I opened my Status Window to take a look.

[~Status Window~

Host: Zed - Umbra Storm Eagle(Fledgling).

Titles: {Blazing Heart}

Level: 6

Experience Points(Exp): 350/2500

Rank: Body Refinement(Low)

 

Health Points(HP): 40/116

Magic Power(MP/Mana): 72/182

Spiritual Power(SP): 190/190

Magical Resistance: 11(5)

Physical Resistance: 9(4)

Spiritual Resistance: 19(9)

Vitality: 16(22)

Strength: 16(22)

Stamina: 17(23)

Intelligence: 42(58)

Agility: 23(32)

Spirit: 36(50)

Available Stat Points: 0

Available Skill Points: 0

Karma Points: 0

[Skills]

[Quests(Locked)]

[Map(Locked)]

[Party(Locked)]

[Shop(Locked)]

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I'm stronger now but... I don't think I can even handle two Dark Vunamian Mandrills, what's even worse is what if a Body Refinement High came in? Or worse peak? Or even worse, Foundation Establishment??

Should I run?

It's not worth it to stay here anymore, but the baby siblings would die.

It's not like I can make any difference if a horde of them came in, I would just die pointlessly.

Just as I was contemplating whether I should stay or leave, I heard rustling noises.

The worst part is, not from just one place but several...

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