Chapter 158 - Devil Arcanum Sword Movement

Cale balled his hands into fists causing his muscles to produce a powerful crackling sound. "I have reached the mid stage of the Immortal-Class level in one go, but why do I feel that I can defeat Duke Shutra with only one sword strike?" Cale muttered to himself in confusion.

A small fairy appeared in front of him and she was looking at Cale as if he was a rare specimen. "Truly a frog at the bottom of a well. Of course, it is very easy for you to defeat Duke Shutra with your current strength.

Aside from advancing two levels in a row, you were also able to give birth to the Advance Form of Sword Intent, the Heart of Sword. Not just that, you were also able to form your Nascent Soul when you are only an Immortal-Class level expert. So even ten Duke Shutra is no match for you..." Asteria said with glittering eyes. She was now looking at Cale more favorably. Now she was very sure that Cale was destined to walk the path towards godhood.

Cale listened attentively to Asteria, but he did not understand some of the terms she spoke, causing the latter's beautiful face to twitch. "You should buy some sword skills to match your Sword Intent. I want to recommend a sword skill to you, and I am wondering if you want to hear it..." 

Cale knew that she only baiting him to spend his Black Coins, but she was also right. He indeed needed a sword skill to match his Sword Intent. Besides, he already gained its advance form for free. So it was already a bargain for him. Cale then calmly glanced at Asteria. "What is it, Asteria?"

Asteria smiled and waved her tiny arms. After doing that, several holographic prompts appeared in front of Cale. 

* Sacred Guiding Sword

- 50 000 000 000 Black Coins

* Heaven Defying Sword Slash

- 60 000 000 000 Black Coins

* Devil Arcanum Sword Movement

After seeing the last prompt, Cale frowned. "Asteria, what is this Crystal Coin? It's the first time I'm seeing this." It was indeed the first time Cale saw a different form of currency from The Black Market, so he was a bit surprised.

Asteria smiled and patiently explained. "Cale, one billion Black Coins is only worth one Crystal Coin. So that means, the Devil Arcanum Sword Movement is equivalent to one hundred and fifty billion Black Coins." 

Cale's eyes widened in surprise after hearing her answer. "That much? So that means, this Devil Arcanum Sword Movement is a top sword skill..." Cale muttered silently.

Asteria's eyes flashed for a brief moment. 'It's not just a top sword skill, but the best one I have in my memory. The one I showed you was only the first three movements from the whole twelve sword movements. Even with your current comprehension ability, you are still unqualified to see the rest of the movements. Unless... If you pay the right amount. Hehe!'

Cale checked his remaining balance and there was only a little more than one hundred and fifty billion Black Coins. It was just enough for him to buy the sword skill, but he will be broke after buying it. 'Asteria definitely did this on purpose. This little girl... Since when did she become this crafty?'

"I can read your mind, Cale. Hmph!"  Asteria coldly harrumphed in disp_l_e_a_s_u_r_e.

"I was just kidding... Come on, get that skill for me." Cale gritted his teeth and felt a slight pang in his heart. 'My one hundred and fifty billion Black Coins is gone just like that...'

Asteria's countenance immediately brightened. She smiled sweetly and did not even ask Cale if he wants to cancel his purchase. 

"This little girl..." Cale did not know whether to laugh or to cry after seeing the instant change in Asteria's attitude. He just sighed silently while looking at the outline of a black spiritual sword hovering in front of him. It then penetrated deeply inside Cale's head, causing him to clutch his head in pain. 

"Grr!" He kneeled down on the ground with both hands on his head. His face contorted in pain, but he persevered and gritted his teeth. He produced muffled roars and he kept on punching the ground to divert his pain sensors. His hands became bloodied and his eyes turned bloodshot. 

Zero and Wenren Wushuang wanted to come near him to check his condition, but they were stopped by Asteria who decided to show herself. If not, then both men might die from Cale's Sword Intent alone. "Don't worry about him. After this bout of pain, his strength will once again experience a qualitative leap." She said to both men coldly.

Zero and Wenren Wushuang looked worried, but they did not come near Cale. They only watched from afar as the latter continued to smash the ground, creating a large crater every time he punched the ground.

Cale felt his head was about to split open. It was as if his head was being drilled in every spot. 

After a little more than ten minutes, the pain slowly subsided. Cale stood up with great difficulty. He then grabbed the Heavenly Restoration Wine from his storage space. 

Even the emperor was already fully healed after giving him seven glasses of the wine. Cale placed the wine bottle in his lips and gulped it greedily. The pain in his head was then removed after five seconds of drinking the wine. "This wine is truly miraculous! No wonder the emperor who was inflicted by a Soul Devouring Demonic Poison was fully healed after drinking it. I should buy a few more bottles of this."

He then inspected the new memories inside his head and he was pleasantly surprised. There were three sword movements inside his head. Each of them contains a dreadful power that even made Cale a bit fearful.

The first sword movement: Roaring Dragon Slash. 

The second sword movement: Thousand Sword Strike.

The third movement: Floating Flower Sword Rain.

From the first sword movement until the third sword movement, the increase in power was significant. Even Cale could not imagine the strength of all three sword movements. "It seems like that little girl, Asteria did not scam me. This sword skill is indeed very powerful."

Cale turned around and saw Zero and Wenren Wushuang staring at him worriedly. He smiled and walked towards them.

After seeing his face without a mask, both men became stunned. They then cursed the heavens for being unfair. 

"My lord, are you alright?" Zero asked and checked Cale's bleeding fists which were healing at a discernible speed.

"I'm fine. Thank you for guarding me a while ago." Cale smiled gently.

Zero and Wenren Wushuang glanced at each other. They appeared to be curious about what happened to him. But they did not dare ask him.

Of course, Cale already knew what they were thinking, but he chose to remain silent about it. "I know what you guys are thinking, but you don't need to know about it. By tomorrow, I will go to the Mercenary Guild to take a mission. You guys remain here to train and also gather news about the recent events that will happen during my absence. After I return, I will give you guys something that will help your cultivation increase by leaps and bounds.

They were somewhat regretful that they could not come with Cale to complete a mission, but after hearing his last sentence, their eyes lit up in joy. They knew that Cale was not someone who randomly spouts bullshit. So they were excited about what kind of thing will Cale give them to increase their cultivation. 

"I obey, my lord." Zero bowed his head deferentially. 

"Thank you for your grace, sire!" Wenren Wushuang bowed his head respectfully. He respected Cale very much for his strength. He was also the man who saved his life, so he was grateful to him.

Natural resources that could help someone increase his strength can only be found in the most dangerous places. One example was the Holy Nourishing Crystal. Aside from its restorative effects, it also has the effect of boosting someone's cultivation. Of course, the raw Holy Nourishing Crystal still had to be refined by an expert in alchemy before it can be safely consumed.

And Cale's plan was to check the missions on the Mercenary Guild that needs someone to go towards the Cave of Endless Grievance. With that, he can increase his standing in the guild and also be rewarded for the mission. Aside from that, he can also collect many Holy Nourishing Crystals to exchange for Black Coins. He was killing three birds with one stone this time.

Also, he did not like the feeling of being broke, and he knew that he will need more Black Coins or Crystal Coins in the future. Especially now that Asteria was becoming more and more cunning. Recalling Asteria's smile, Cale's lips involuntarily twitched.