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Chapter 139: Buying the Ancient Meditation Technique

Chapter 139: Buying the Ancient Meditation Technique

Only the burly leader remained alive, though most of his body was frozen. Everyone else, including the four limit-breaking warriors, had succumbed to the ice, frozen to death, and been left standing in place with nothing they could do.

Their life force, like a drop of water against the vast sea, was extinguished in an instant, leaving them lifeless with their eyes open in shock.

As the group of bandits perished, Apollo received a large number of Creation Points. In this single massacre, he gained more than two thousand points, pushing his total Creation Points past the ten thousand mark once again. With these points, he could now finally buy the Meditation Technique and make strides in improving his Mage Path.

The burly leader, struggling to move, looked up at Apollo with a mixture of fear and defiance in his eyes. He was a formidable warrior, but now he was at the mercy of someone far beyond his strength. Apollo’s icy aura made the air around them colder, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

"You..." He croaked out, his voice strained and weak from the cold. "Why are you this strong?"

The burly bandit leader stared up at Apollo, his face was full of fear. The cold seeping into his bones made every movement agonizing, but the terror of what Apollo might do kept him silent. Apollo’s calm, emotionless demeanour only added to his intimidation, making it clear that the young warrior viewed the slaughter of hundreds as inconsequential.

Apollo bent down, his eyes boring into the bandit with a deadly intensity. "You’re alive because you might be useful. Don’t annoy me. Only speak when asked, or I won’t hesitate to send you to hell."

The stronghold leader swallowed hard, the icy chill in his veins no match for the fear coursing through him. He nodded weakly, understanding that his survival hinged on his obedience.

Just then, Grandpa William and John, leading their soldiers, arrived at the scene. They took in the sight of the frozen bandits, the shattered remains of the stronghold, and Apollo standing over the subdued leader.

They were all utterly shocked by the scene before them. It was like an icy hell, filled with frozen humans wearing expressions of sheer terror. The air was thick with an unnatural cold, a testament to the sheer power Apollo had unleashed. A chill ran down their spines at the sight.

Whether they were soldiers or even his grandfather or father, they all felt a cold chill that they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

Grandpa William and John, hardened warriors who had seen their fair share of battles, stood speechless. The soldiers behind them, who had marched in ready for a fight, now found themselves in awe and fear of the young man who had single-handedly brought such devastation.

John, swallowing hard, approached Apollo, his voice barely more than a whisper. "Apollo, what...what have you done here?"

Apollo turned his gaze to his father, his expression calm. "I’ve just cleaned our territory, Father. The bandits are no longer a threat."

Grandpa William, recovering from his initial shock, nodded slowly. "You’ve done more than that, Apollo. You’ve shown us a glimpse of what you’re truly capable of."

The soldiers, despite their fear, felt a surge of pride and security. They realized that, with Apollo on their side, their enemies stood no chance. The nobles who had sent reinforcements were equally stunned, their previous scepticism about the Fletcher family’s rise in power now completely dispelled.

They began organizing the troops and securing the stronghold, searching for any valuable resources. Meanwhile, Apollo started to discuss their next steps with his father and Grandpa William.

"I left the leader alive so we can interrogate him and gather as much information as possible," Apollo stated.

"Yes, we need to learn about the other remaining strongholds and clear them swiftly, not giving those Iron Sand Bandits any chance to escape." John nodded, realizing it was a good move from Apollo to leave the leader alive.

As they prepared to return to the castle, the nobles’ reinforcements, previously sceptical, now regarded the Fletchers with newfound respect and admiration.

The news of the one-sided annihilation also reached every noble who had visited the Fletcher family, bringing them unimaginable terror. Their legs shook uncontrollably at the thought that if they had been in the bandits’ place, their end might have been the same, having come from what seemed like the depths of hell.

Especially shaken was Baron Sam, who had already contacted his brother. However, he quickly regained his confidence, recalling the Stuart family’s strength. So what if the Fletcher family’s kid is strong? He’s just a boy. How could he possibly compare to a powerful count family with hundreds of years of history?

Apollo and his family wasted no time. The captured leader was brought back to Fletcher Castle under heavy guard. They ensured he was kept alive but in a state of perpetual discomfort.

Back at the castle, a secured chamber was prepared for the interrogation. After hours of questioning, they finally learned the locations of the two remaining small strongholds of the Iron Sand Bandits within their new territory.

After learning the locations, Apollo wasted no time. Equipped with this vital information, he set out alone, determined to eliminate the bandit threat completely and gather more Creation Points. His family soldiers were tasked with excavating the strongholds for valuables after his raids.

The two remaining strongholds, which were smaller and less fortified than the first, were swiftly annihilated by Apollo. His overwhelming strength and mastery of the Law of Ice left no room for resistance. Each raid was a testament to his growing power and efficiency.

By the end of his campaign, Apollo had earned another three thousand Creation Points. The small strongholds fell easily; their defenders were no match for his prowess. With the bandit threat neutralized within their territory, the Fletcher family’s position solidified further.

Apollo returned victoriously after destroying two bandit strongholds in a single day, travelling thousands of miles and showcasing an extraordinary feat.

As Apollo returned to Fletcher Castle, he was met with admiration and gratitude from his family and their allies. Grandpa William and John were particularly proud, seeing how much Apollo had grown and how effectively he had dealt with the threat.

Upon his return, he didn’t immediately purchase the meditation technique. Instead, he rested for the night. Early the next morning, feeling fresh and strong, he finally opened the system.

[Creation Points- 14,855]

He looked at his Creation Points, which had reached close to fifteen thousand. With these points, he could now comfortably purchase the Primal Cosmos Meditation.

Apollo opened the system store, his eyes fixed on the Primal Cosmos Meditation. With his Creation Points now comfortably exceeding the cost, he prepared to make the purchase.

The store interface displayed the details for the meditation technique:

Primal Cosmos Meditation (First Part): 10,000 Creation Points

Apollo confirmed the purchase, and the transaction was completed. The Primal Cosmos Meditation (First Part) was now added to his system storage space. He felt a surge of excitement as the ancient and almighty technique was finally within his grasp.

With the Primal Cosmos Meditation in hand, Apollo prepared to integrate the technique into his training. He understood that mastering this meditation would be a significant step in his journey, one that would further amplify his already formidable abilities.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened his system backpack. Instantly, a golden parchment appeared before him, radiating an eye-blinding array of colours and an aura of unimaginable power and mystery.

The gravity in the room shifted, causing cracks to appear on the floor as the enigmatic parchment continued to float in front of him.

The space within the room seemed to shift, and Apollo felt as though he had been transported to another world. He saw countless suns, moons, and stars in a universe brimming with unimaginable and mysterious power.

Boom!

With a resounding bang, everything around him vanished, and the parchment, covered in enigmatic and unknown symbols, suddenly entered his mind.

As the parchment entered Apollo’s mind, the room around him seemed to dissolve completely, leaving him in a vast expanse of cosmic energy. He felt himself merging with the parchment’s essence as if the entire universe’s power flowed through him. The enigmatic symbols began to unravel before his inner vision, each one pulsating with intense energy.

Apollo’s consciousness expanded, diving into the core of the Primal Cosmos Meditation. He experienced a profound connection with the elements—earth, water, fire, air, and more. Each element revealed its secrets, harmonizing and interweaving in a dance of balance and strength.

He saw the delicate threads of cosmic energy that connected everything, from the smallest particles to the grandest celestial bodies. The power of the cosmos seemed to flow through him, changing his spiritual strength and enhancing his understanding and control over the elements.

In this state, he felt a profound change in his spirit as even the nine Mind Blocks he had opened began to evolve, influenced by the mysterious cosmic energy.