Only I Am A Reader

Whrrrrr…

At the same time his unrealistic chapter advancement was taking place, Leo's Internal Energy faithfully circulated as if it had been waiting for this exact moment. Both processes were automatic, but Leo could simultaneously feel their effect.

No longer surprised by this occurrence, Leo fully accepted the timely breakthrough. He didn't find it strange, but he had actually spent around the same time to advance to the next level, something that people would find to be against common sense…

Not only did his Spearmanship resonate with this breakthrough, but his Swordsmanship also had a hand to play with it. Leo's effort throughout the passing months had once again conformed to the rules of murim!

This time, his Dantian was still a little short from being full to the brim due to the lack of accumulation, but the natural energy that continuously surged into Leo's body took it upon itself to accomplish this task. By the time the illusory spear had rested, Leo quickly caught hold of the subsiding flow.

'Once more.'

In his current state, Dantian Expansion wasn't a priority, nor did he risk losing potential Internal Energy, but Leo decided to go ahead as a follow-up. According to his first experience, it would probably be the easiest to do after a breakthrough.

Leo didn't have the need to save up on Scarlet Cloud Pills, but he had just skipped consuming one during his last vacation in order to finally integrate that twelfth martial art, making it perfect to use as a support for breaking his Dantian…

Bang!

[ Book 2 ]

Name: Cheon Baek-Ho (Leo Lock)

Age: 13 (18)

Role: Reader

Reading Points: 605

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Personal Statistics:

Internal Energy: 492/492 (Scarlet Sky)

Physique: 4.19

Mind: 0.73 (+2.27)

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Personal Skills:

'Advanced Swordsmanship' - Chapter 3 - page 3/10

'Advanced Spearmanship' - Chapter 3 - page 1/10

'Intermediate Close Quarter Combat' - Chapter 2 - page 9/10

'Intermediate Footwork' - Chapter 2 - page 10/10

'Intermediate Smithing' - Chapter 2 - page 0/10

'Basic Horsemanship' - Chapter 1 - page 9/10

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Personal Abilities:

- 'Scarlet Sky Breathing' - 1st Rate - 1/10

- 'Internal Energy Channeling' - 6/10

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Personal Talents:

- 'Cleared Energy Channels' -

- 'Body of Accelerated Recovery' -

- 'Expanded Dantian' - 2/10

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Events:

- Suffering Delayment - Unique

- A Star's Emergence - Unique

- Sleeping Dragon - Unique

- Twin Star Rising - Unique

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Swissshhhhhh…

Once the 'reconstruction' came to an end, Leo's state was the opposite of what it was after the first time. Rather than being confused and lost, everything felt clearer than ever. Gripping the spear that was lying next to him, he couldn't help spinning it around in amazement.

He was lacking in 'education' last time, but the enhancements that he received along this advancement were also greatly visible in comparison. Even without relying on Internal Energy, his body's flexibility had developed in an inhuman direction, his stumped Physique had toughened up, compressing much further!

Such a level of physical development was slightly over the level that Arthur's mutant body had given him, but it was something that every Martial Artist who reached this level was capable of achieving, once again, the difference between worlds proved to be drastic.

Most importantly, it wasn't limited to the physical aspect, Baekho's initial Mind continued to rise that it made sense for him to be sensible once he left the Heavenly Furnace. Rather than a specific development, martial arts advancement was more of an 'Ascenion' as a human being!

'This is…'

"Oof…"

Leo's contemplative immersion was suddenly broken by a horrible smell. His eyes were still glued to the Personal Book, but he could already guess what this smell was!

"You probably should go wash up."

Cheon Chang spoke up as Leo looked at his 'sweaty' hands. His black robes hid the concentrated color, but it was drenched. At this moment, Leo got to check another item off his cliche list as he ran to the waterfall…

This was the effect of a thorough body cleansing. This was probably just a slight expulsion of impurities, but it was horrible to see how potent that was. Leo's expression returned to normal after everything was washed away, allowing him to finally take a look at his reflection on the falling water.

'I even grew taller.'

Leo felt like he underestimated the effect of this advancement based on his first one. Baekho's already sharp features growing sharper was one thing, but his height had already caught up to that of his main body despite being slightly over 13 years old…

Not all Martial Artists had lean bodies. In fact, one of the instructors that Leo had seen on passing had the body of a mini-hulk. However, the martial arts that one practiced heavily impacted the direction of physical development. For someone that practiced the transformation transfiguration duo, his body shape maintained perfect balance between size and muscle mass. In his current state, even a Sword Breaker buffed Arthur was no longer a match for him.

'It would be a different story if he used Sword Breath though.'

Without using Internal Energy strengthening, Leo wasn't sure who would win a battle between Sword Breath and either Black Dragon or White Tiger energy despite being someone who had experienced both. However, even if he did know the answer, the bigger question was… Would the winner be victorious against Epilogue Ray?

Putting a clean set of black robes that seemed a little small on him now, Leo directly went back to the training hall rather than his cave, tying his hair on the way. He could be said to have achieved his target today, but that only entailed the most basic part of it.

Considering the amplified effect of this breakthrough, Leo needed even more time to get used to his elevated ability. However…

"Shall we continue?"

Rather than figuring out everything on his own, wouldn't it be easier to experience everything through a one time beating? Despite knowing the risk, Leo decided to walk straight at it for the sake of fast forwarding his initiation as a 1st rate Martial Artist!

Seeing the resolve in Leo's eyes, Cheon Chang abandoned the thought of holding back. The two wooden spears clashed as Leo was directly sent flying on impact!

"Sure."

Time slowly passed by as the next monthly meeting approached…