Chapter 171: A Leap In Strength

The System's blue status bar popped up in front of Varian. 

Even though he was already feeling the changes in his body, as an Old Earth quote went, 'Seeing is believing'. 

[Body Level 5 (Enhanced): 0/2000

Space Path Level 3: 40/400

Lightning Path Level 4: 0/1000

Morpher Path Level 3: 80/400

Mind Path Level 1: 100/100]

Varian couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh. 

He gulped down an expensive healing potion and felt the healing speed up.

Then he analyzed the status again. 

Since his opponent, the Dual Awakener, was a Low Level 5 in both Body and Lightning Paths, Varian was easily able to gather Xp. 

He didn't know what System did, but his body seemed to be able to configure itself with fights. 

By fighting with a Level 5 Body Awakener, the chi in his body automatically improved. 

When they exchanged blows, the chi of the other party would also spill into him. 

The chi in his body seemed to envelop it and 'learn' from it. The more fights, the more spill over.

At the same time, Varian, consciously or subconsciously, was also directing the chi in his body. 

Usually, normal Awakeners would also realize how to improve their chi during the battle. But their own chi would not actively 'learn'. 

Plus, they would stop with one improvement. 

They had to wait until the battle was over, then meditate, gather aura, and use that new understanding to increase their chi. 

Few geniuses would directly use the aura in their body and improve on the spot. But since aura in their body was limited, their improvement was also limited. 

For Varian, however, System provided aura right in the middle of fight. 

This allowed him to improve without consuming his own aura reserves. With the aura restrictions gone, using his changed talent and battle sense, he could always improve multiple times. 

"It's a total cheat." Varian sighed.

Lightning Path also advanced to Level 4. Essentially, a Level 4 Elementalist would be able to use the element to construct structures. 

Varian clenched his hand, and a lightning sword condensed in his palm. 

The mana was densely concentrated and, even while directly touching the lightning, Varian didn't feel any problem. 

With each level, the resistance of lightning would increase. 

His Space Path showed slight improvement, along with the Morpher Path. 

He stretched his arms and felt the explosive strength. 

He could easily pulverize a mountain, throw an aeroplane of Old Earth, and jump hundred meters. 

Even a hundred meter building has thirty storeys!

The most intuitive feeling was the current Varian could beat ten previous Varian. 

As Varian revelled in the intoxication of strength, the tower of trial notification popped up. 

[Your ranking in 5th Floor is 401]

[Your Honor list ranking is 405]

"Not bad, actually. Now that I've advanced to Level 5, I can beat all mid-Level 5s." Varian was certain of that. 

Even as a Level 4, he won all Low Level 5. That was a cross level gap. 

Not to mention now, it was only a single sub-realm within the level. 

"I remember the strongest Mid Level 5 ranking was 150. Welp!" Varian clicked his tongue. 

From the cadets' side, there were only around 150 people stronger than him. 

"Not for long." He smiled with confidence. 

[Do you wish to leave behind your phantom?]

"No." Varian decisively refused. 

It was only after knowing this option he dared to enter the Tower. 

Else, in the case someone found about his Quad, no, Penta Divine Paths, it'd be really troublesome. 

"Mind Path is actually a good combination for every path. It's a pity its level is still low." Varian shook his head.

[Are you sure don't want your phantom to be left behind? The tower shall use a phantom of equivalent strength, but your Honor would be lost.]

"Honor my ass. I refuse." Varian didn't even think about it. 

Except for very few who didn't want to leak their fighting style, everyone else left their phantom in the tower. 

It was really a symbol of Honor. 

The tower didn't bother him again.

[Contest is transferred out.]

Varian felt the surroundings blur before he found himself at the entrance. 

The huge metallic door was behind him, the entry free counter was just a few steps ahead. 

The counter boy, a second year cadet, was staring at him with wide eyes. It was like Varian was an alien. 

No, even aliens don't get such a gaze. 

'Did I kill your parents or what?' Varian was bewildered. 

This counter guy charged him 200 merit points to enter the tower. The tower could only be challenged once every calendar month. 

Varian ignored the guy's weird gaze and walked outside. 

"What?" He frowned at the huge crowd gathered in the square. 

"Is there a famous contestant coming today? There are too many people now." Varian shook his head and was about to leave. 

But a girl in the crowd pointed at him and yelled. "He's out!"

The crowd swarmed at him. 

With great enthusiasm, they spoke eagerly. 

"Wow! You're the real deal"

"Big brother!"

Several girls and even guys looked at him in adoration. 

"Master Varian, do you lack a lackey? I'm willing to be one."

"Fuck off! Brother Varian, how about forming a team with us? We're all Low Level 5s!"

Of course, there were the invitations as always. But this time, there were different invitations, too. 

"Brother Varian, do you want to be an honorary member of Reshak Family? We have a Level 9! We'll provide you the resources. You don't have to do anything."

That was a lie. The most expensive thing in the world was 'free'. 

Since they gave him something, they'd get something from him in return. 

Besides, Varian had no intention of joining a family. Especially after seeing the way Astor Clan operated, he had a prejudice against them. 

"Reshak family is only a new family. Brother Varian, join our Earth's Trade Union branch. You can get any star treasures you want."

Trade Union? No thanks!

He had star treasures from Boo's inventory. Right from 1 star to 9 star. 

He looted different kinds of potions from the hideouts, and they'd last for a long time. 

"Brother Varian—" A girl threw herself at him. 

Varian stepped back and watched her slide onto the floor. 

"Brother Varian…" The girl's beautiful face was disheveled. She looked up at Varian with a pitiful face. 

She quickly stood up and said in a grieving tone. "My big sister is very beautiful. You can be my brother-in-law. B-but, you treat me so badly. Wuu~"

The other invitees rolled their eyes. 

What was shameless?

This was shameless!

But seeing Varian's silence, they thought he was tempted. 

"I have a beautiful big sister. Much beautiful than this wench. She didn't even let a boy touch her fingertips." A burly man stepped forward and declared. 

Varian didn't reply. He was expressionlessly gazing at the man. 

Inwardly, he was thinking. 'So her father never held her? Wow.'

The burly man looked at Varian's face and finally gritted his teeth. "Ok, my little sister, too. But you have to wait for three years. She is not of age yet."

Varian still held the same indifferent gaze. 

But he was screaming inside. 'What do I look like to go after a minor? You pervert!'

The burly man clenched his teeth, and his shoulders trembled.

Sweat rolled down Varian's forehead. 

'Wait, wait, no—'

"My girlfriend too." The burly man trembled. "But you must promise to treat her 

kindly."

The crowd went silent. They stared at the burly man and then at Varian. Some men secretly moved a few steps forward. 

They too gritted their teeth and clenched their fists. Their shoulders trembled, they looked like they were about to make a great sacrifice. 

'The fuck!' Varian cursed the burly guy's eight generations. Did their brains fry out due to a high Mind Awakener?

He was about to open his mouth and refuse when—

"Brother-in-law!" The girl from earlier cried out. 

"Big Brother!" The guy who wanted to recruit him to his family. 

"Sir Varian!" The ones who invited him to their adventure team. 

Looking at their eager eyes, Varian's scalp tingled. 

Being too popular was not good. 

He turned to the cafe in the distance and said. "Sarah, come out already."