Chapter 16 - Blazing Heart of Youth and Departure

Tang Ling awakened, his back sweating like it was 150 degrees celsius. Damn, this Intent was so powerful ! Cold sweats were everywhere, he could feel the immense power of a deity. Mortals like him could be killed within instants as long as Samishira let off his pressure.

Tang Ling looked at the skies, nothing had changed. It meant that what he saw only took about a second to a minute. Terrifying could only be described something like a deity intent. But he still gained some benefits, he felt that his skills had been strengthened and something new blossoming inside him.

This new energy felt so powerful but with his little body, he could still control it.

[After fusing with Samishira Intent, you have gained Sword Intent, Blood Kill Intent]

[Fusing with Samishira Intent gave you {Fiery Hope Heart}]

[Sword Intent (0st Form) : Sword Intent from legends ! Albeit acquired from outside help, you managed to achieve your half-understanding sword intent, just need a little bit... Require : Swordsmanship (Peek unto the Door/Junior) if a genius(1st Form)

-Sword Intent from legends, cut steel like mud~-]

[Blood Kill Intent (Active-Legendary) : Reveal a bloodl.u.s.t intent that will check enemies with weak willpower. Weaker Spirit and Will will terrorize the opponents : Get status [Fear] from I to III depending of stats, decrease 10% battle power. For higher Spirit and Will, no effects or slight hesitation. For weaker opponents (less 50% owner stats), weakened by 70%.

Note : This Intent was cultivated by Simashira after he killed one hundred thousand men in a single war.]

[Fiery Hope Heart (Special-Unique) : From your disposition, the Intent of Simashira acknowledged you and gave you his most precious treasure-hope. The representation of a better future, your blazing hot heart full of hope can't be contained anymore. The will to continue is unbreakable, no matter what, you shall accomplish your objectives !]

Tang Ling felt a special transformation in his body. His mind felt sharper, his body contained killing experience and he felt a burning sensation at his heart. His heart 'melted' to replace into a new more powerful heart.

[Sword Mastery (Entry) : The sword is moving elegantly and moved where you want.]

After experiencing the new transformation in his body, Tang Ling felt revitalised. It seemed that the intent gave him an inexhaustible amount of energy.

Seeing the power-ups from the System notifications, Tang Ling was very happy with it. Sword Intent (0st Form) and Blood Kill Intent was a huge gain. But he felt very curious about the Fiery Hope Heart. The System didn't give him any descriptions of its effect but somehow, Tang Ling felt that this heart was extremely special and mysterious.

'I could Sword Intent in the future and Blood Kill Intent could not be used against stronger opponents but Fiery Hope Heart cannot be gained normally, it is unique. It was a blessing that no one would able to get !' thought Tang Ling. It wasn't wrong, from the System descriptions, it was written that it Samishira, a True Deity most precious treasure ! It couldn't be trash, right ?

Tang Ling then went to Forger Wang for new quests. But Forger Wang shook his head :

"You're now strong enough to enter Jianghu, this is your destiny."

[Quest Received : The Lone Dawn Youth Departs.]

[Description : You're now old and strong enough to enter the true world of Heavenly Ascension, this small village cannot restrain you anymore. Go talk with the village mayor to explore Jianghu !

Rewards : 50 EXP, ???]

Tang Ling couldn't feel sad, the Lone Dawn Village was very good to him. Even though that he only stayed for 2 days, he had some attachments to it...

Under the insistence of Forger Wang, Tang Ling could shut up and go to the village to report.

...

"I knew that this time would come but who knew that you would leave so early ?" Huang Luo sighed.

He knew that Tang Ling would leave someday but he didn't expect to be so quick !

"Oh well, I agree to your request and permit that you can leave the village. Your future is promising, don't let us drag you down."

Only to see a few people waiting for him.

"Uncle, if you can. Please visit our village in the future" said a boy.

"Yeah, we will definitely welcome you with warmth !" said a mother.

Tang Ling felt a warm sensation in his body, his Fiery Hope Heart felt warm and delicate. The attention and pureness of the village was so over melting for Tang Ling. He felt emotional, leaving a single tear because he hold back the rest.

"Don't cry my boy. I have a gift for you" a familiar deep voice resounded behind him. Tang Ling returned his body and saw Apothecary, Forger Wang and Sister Tailor Huang.

"I wasn't crying." Tang Ling quickly refuted and added "A grain slipped into my eye"

"Hahaha ! We all know that you feel emotional. A grain slipped into your eye ? You're now a Peak Natural Growth(a.d.u.l.t), almost a Martial Artist. It is quite rare to get a grain on the eyes, coincidentally 'after' seeing us !"

Tang Ling shrugged and didn't speak.

"Well, well. Forger Wang, stop teasing this poor lad. Tang Ling, we're here to send you some our products to you. Take it."Sister Tailor Huang gave him a refined cloth that looked sturdy yet comfortable.

"This is my masterpiece !" proudly said Sister Huang. "It's is sturdy and comfortable. Extremely good for travel unlike the villager cloth that is easily scratched ! Made principally of Asuran Hou Bear fur, I only made 20 of these in all my life so it's very good. And out of those 20, only one really truly succeeded. I dare to say that it's unique around the 50000 miles ! Even the City can't compare !"

[Starry Eight-Direction Traveller Cloth-Upgradable (Magic-Special) LV:10

+100HP +25 Defense

Special Effect : Traveller Passion, Increase stamina, reduce stamina of walk, run and horse.

-Made by a great artisan named Tailor Huang, it has taken more than a year to create it. The speciality of this traveller cloth is that it is made of the Great Asuran Bear, a strong beast living in the Desolate Plains, believed to be extinct. Of it, it is sturdy like a leather armor and doesn't limit flexibility, it is also easily repaired convenient; one of the best cloth that a wandering monk could have..]

Looking at this stat and description, Tang Ling felt a little emotional. It had taken more than a year to create it ! He didn't know about the Great Asuran Bear but this thing right here was OP and upgradable.

He looked at Sister Huang but couldn't find words to say.... "Thank you."

For him, he believed that superfluous words were cheap and couldn't be represented to thank of this cloth. Only the simple and most used 'Thank you' could be represent. Sometimes you don't need to be complicated, simple words can express yourself.

"Well, well, lad. Your contributions and feelings for the village moved us a little so it's extra rewards." said Forger Wang and he and Apothecary Huang gave him a sword and a black box.

"The proof of your sincerity and the gift to become renowned in the GodSword City." said Huang Mu.

+25-50 damage

A high-quality straight sword that has been tempered a hundred time. It has a sign of Lone Dawn, Forger Wang quality swords.

Note : It's very compatible to Bajiquan arts !]

[Huang Medicinal Black Box (Common)

The container of medicine ! Every medicine refiner need to have a hermetic box that would preserve their pills/medicine effects. Immediately craft bandages if put the good materials

Effect : Store items to block the medicine scent for a year !]

Tang Ling looked at them; he knew that they have good intentions. The Apothecary gave him this box because he knew that he would be hurt sometimes so he designed a crafting bandage box and it could preserve his healing herbs if he was hurt. Forger Wang knew that he practised Baiji so he gave a compatible sword and it was good as he had the half-formed Sword Intent.

"I don't usually forge good spears so I can only give you this sword" said the forger.

He then went to the exit of the village and said to everyone :

"Goodbye everyone. I, Tang Ling will leave this village for new adventures but I, promise : I will return to this village and see you again !"

He then left. He couldn't bear the pain of leaving this village but he somehow had the vague intuition that he had to go here; the City.

In his journey, he could see plains and valley. He then remembered a quote from a book of his father.

"Seasons pass and flowers falls. We, the people will change and change. Time awaits no one. I must go and you must stay. Black and White. May we meet again, my friend."

[The Lone Dawn Youth Departs quest completed +50 EXP]