Chapter 256: Live for today, not for tomorrow

"Lightning? Since when did trees start catching a lightning? Aren't they supposed to catch fire?" Mike looked at the tall tree in front of him and started asking himself in doubt. Beside him, the tiger was eating those cannibals.

"Ouch! That hurts!"

Mike slowly raised his hand towards the tree and touched the bolt of lightning that was encircling the tree. That bolt of lightning struck his hand and created a sharp hole in his finger.

"Shit! These lightning bolts are crazy strong. But, how in the world a tree can catch lightning? This doesn't make sense. Claire, do you know anything about this weird tree?" Mike asked as he looked at the hole filling up with the power of the celestial bloodline.

"Host, how about you try using Pioneer Eyes?" Claire suggests him with a smirk on her face. Although Mike couldn't see it, he can feel the tone. She definitely knew something.

"Pioneer Eyes huh?" Mike was startled when Claire reminded him about the Pioneer Eyes. He almost forgot that he has those eyes. He was too consumed in practicing sword that he forgot everything else.

He closed his eyes for a moment then suddenly opened them.

"Pioneer Eyes"

The purple light flashed on his eyes. But, the next second, he could no longer see the trees or lightning. All he could see was the white ball.

This was the same white ball that he saw from Ava. He didn't expect to see it once again. He raised his hand and caught the white ball. Suddenly, his body trembled as the purple light from his eyes fades away.

A new piece of information entered his mind. And, it was none other than Law of Lightning. For a moment, Mike couldn't present his excitement. When he opened his eyes, he instantly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahaha!"

"Man, this is so cool. This place is full Lightning Law."

As soon as he laughed out loud, the tiger looked at him with confusion. Mike didn't bother looking at the tiger. He once again closed his eyes and activates the Pioneer Eyes.

After a few minutes, he suddenly fell to the ground with his eyes closed. Tiger got even more confused and encircled him. It didn't make a move but it was very confused about what just happened.

Suddenly, the golden light burst out of his body and a spear rose from his chest. When it completely came out of him, it transform into a sponge and landed next to the tiger.

Grr! Grr!

Seeing the sponge, the tiger got alert and growled at it. Seeing the tiger growling at himself, the golden slime crawled near the tiger and extended its body into a hand.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

A few seconds later, a golden slime stood next to a tiger with red and black eyes and bumped all over his head. And, it also had Mike on its back. The golden slime raised its extended hand and pointed the index finger towards a certain direction.

After that, it crawled towards the same direction while the tiger also moved in the same direction. After ten minutes, they reached in front of a bear. The bear was nearly two-meter tall with one meter in width. It was massive in size.

Although the tiger didn't fear it, Mike was still unconscious and riding it. Tiger couldn't move carelessly otherwise Mike will fall to the ground. The golden slime slowly floated on air and transformed its body.

Whoosh! Splash! Bang!

In the air, the golden slime transformed into a golden spear and thrusts towards the bear before it could make a move. It pierced the bear's heart and struck it to a tree. After that, it reverted back to the golden slime state and crawled near Mike.

It creates two hands and moves Mike from the back of the tiger's body to the ground. After that, it taps on Mike's forehead for few times.

"You are really a loyal one, aren't you?" Claire's phantom slowly floated out of his body and spoke. She folded her hands around her chest and looked at Mike's unconscious expression.

"This idiot! I thought he had grown some brains after everything happened but nothing seems to have changed. I don't understand that guy did something Mike's brain. And, from the general calculation, Mike was supposed to be more mature and smart."

"But, why didn't he change? Why doesn't he think of the consequences before doing anything?" Claire mumbled as she looked at Mike with a helpless expression.

"Because I don't need to." Suddenly, Mike spoke frightening Claire. She was so frightened that she hides behind the golden slime. When the golden slime saw Mike waking up, it made a big smile and rushed to his embrace.

"I guess I ignored you for too long. Thanks for everything!" Mike smiled at the golden slime and patted its curved head. The golden slime shook his head on Mike's palm. After seeing his reaction, Mike turned his head at Claire and continued "There is no reason for me to change."

"I was an idiot. Why? Because I used those silly jokes or was it because I used to do things my way? I entered the game without any healing potions even though I had some copper coins. I did that because I never thought of future."

"I live for today, not for tomorrow. I enjoy my time today, not tomorrow. Do you think I forgot about the side effect of Pioneer's Eyes? I need to change. But, I don't need to cover my weakness. I can be who I am."

"I have people that can take care of everything for me. I might be nothing without them. I might not be anything without my women. This is what I learned from him. Johnny Fenton never tried to cover his weakness and show his strong side. Because he knew he has people standing for him. He knew he has his love covering for his weakness."

"He didn't need to become slaughter or ruthless. But, he didn't stop Rose from doing so. Because she was covering for him. The ruthlessness that he could never show. Do you know why Xia Long Fei was the most amazing person despite being the most ruthless person in the world?"

"He plotted against his wives, his children, billions and trillions of people, but I still respect him. Because he did everything for his dream. That was what he chased for so long. And, I am doing the same. I am also chasing my dream."

"But, his dream and my dream are different. What I need is not a change rather a belief. A belief in my dream and belief in my family. This is the only way for me to surpass them and become the strongest person in the entire multiverse, become the God of Sex, and have the greatest adventure in the world."

Hearing his words, Claire opened her mouth wide but not a single word came out of it. She looked at his face for a long time and finally said "But, you should know that you will have more trouble chasing you soon, right?"

"Yeah, I know. That's why I comprehended the fourth stage of Void Law- Controlling the Void during those seven days." Mike nods his head as he clenched his fist while looking at it.

"But, I thought you were comprehending sword." Claire looked at him with confusion.

Hearing her words, Mike glared and said "Of course, I can do both things. I comprehended the fourth stage and practiced my sword. Otherwise, how do you think I cultivated so far?"

"By going around and fucking ladies," Claire answered as she rolled her eyes.

"Of course, I walked around fucking ladies but I did other things as well. I knew I simply couldn't rely on the system forever or on my unique talent. That's why I created Mighty Invincible Heavenly Dragon Art to strengthen my little dragon."

"That's why I created God of Sex Modes to give a boost in my strength while facing my opponents. That's why I created Yin-Yang Dual Enlightenment State to comprehend more knowledge from the girls. Do you really think I was doing nothing but relying on the system to come this far?" Mike glared at her and answered with a proud expression.

He was truly proud. Because, to come this far, he didn't just rely on the system. He created his own ways for improving strength while following the path of God of Sex.

"I guess I can't argue with that. But, what about now? Don't forget you still have to get one more heavenly maiden to level up the system. Currently, we can only scan the surroundings near us. Should I scan it? Though I guess it would be hard to find anyone talented in this Lightning World?" Claire asked as she looked around.

"Well, it would be good to scan. Though I feel the same way. Even with her talent, Zemin wasn't considered Heavenly Maiden. She did possess a hidden bloodline. If possible, she could become a heavenly maiden after awakening it." Mike frowned when he thought about the heavenly maiden.

This was bothering him whether to go back or not. After all, there is one heavenly maiden on the earth. And, if he can't find anyone here, he must return.

"By the way, did you realize her bloodline wasn't unawakened? It was sealed and probably by someone related to her." Claire asked

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Extra (Only a few can understand)

"Ahh! That made me remember something. Why did you write Yufei's name and age on her stats when you showed it to me previously?" Mike asked.

"Of course, I copy-pasted the date on the screen. I tried to change everything but forgot about the name age." Claire stuck out her tongue and explained with a cute expression telling Mike (I'm cute. So, you'll forgive me right?)

Unfortunately, Mike raised his middle finger and looked at the dead body of the bear.