Genius Noble With System
Chapter 184: Collecting Sky Points

Chapter 184: Collecting Sky Points

Apollo opened his eyes, feeling the surge of strength coursing through his body. He stopped absorbing the star energy—he had reached the peak of the third rank. Breaking through to the fourth rank wasn’t something to take lightly; it required careful preparation.

More importantly, there wasn’t much time left. He had only a few hours remaining, and that wasn’t nearly enough to attempt such a breakthrough. He couldn’t risk it, not now.

Pussy King lying beside him still seemed to be sleeping, but he could see and feel large star energy gathered around him and covering his entire body with a starry glow.

He, seeing only a few hours left, started to consolidate his foundation by absorbing the star energy, as although he could not break through in such a short time, he could still increase his foundation by polishing it with the star energy.

Time passed, and as the final hours ended, Apollo and Pussy King were instantly teleported out of the Energy Core Room.

Both of them weren’t surprised and calmly left the place. Not only that, but he can feel Pussy King also seemed to improve. Although he still looked like a cute white kitten without any change in appearance, he could feel a mysterious hidden power in that tiny body.

After that decided to do nothing today but rest and stroll the Sky City to refresh his mind and heart. He was doing one thing after another without rest and stabilizing his heart and mind; even if his ranking on the list continues to decrease, he will still enjoy it today.

Later, Apollo met with Sol again. Sol had visited him multiple times, but Apollo had been in the special trial. This past week had brought many changes for Sol, and indeed, for most of the trialists. After spending more than ten days in Sky City, large improvements had taken place.

Most trialists had made significant progress, especially those who were initially weaker. They required less time to strengthen themselves compared to the more powerful individuals in the Saint Realm, where each improvement demanded both time and opportunity.

Despite this, even the stronger trialists had managed to grow somewhat, thanks to the dangers they faced, the experiences they gained, and the various resources and facilities provided by Sky City.

The city had truly become a crucible of growth for everyone, which everybody had understood, and that’s why many are trying desperately to overcome the barriers they once thought were impossible to achieve.

Sol was also one of them who was trying hard to improve, as now he can see unlimited opportunities for him that he never believed were possible for him.

"Apollo, you finally showed up! I was worried something might have happened," Sol said, his concern evident. Apollo could sense the sincerity in Sol’s words, and it reminded him of how rare it was for him to find a true friend. After all, most of the other trialists saw each other as competition.

Apollo chuckled in response, and they exchanged stories about their recent experiences. He didn’t hold back much, trusting Sol as a friend. It was refreshing for Apollo, who had spent most of his life training in isolation, to have someone he could talk to.

After catching up with Sol, Apollo decided to visit his master again, but Master Aaron was not at his place. Apollo figured he might have gone out, perhaps to meet Alyona or handle something else. Regardless, he wasn’t too worried. His master, despite sometimes acting like a tsundere, was experienced enough to take care of himself.

The next day he also started to complete tasks one after another, and Pussy King also seems to go out doing something mysterious, which he didn’t know, but he wasn’t bothered as the cat was always like this.

It seemed like Apollo’s streak of bad luck had finally run out. After the intense and dangerous trials he had faced, the next set of tasks he received were far less perilous.

Over just three days, he completed seven tasks, each relatively straightforward, such as hunting monsters or earning ten victories in an arena. Some tasks took him only an hour to finish.

In the span of four days, Apollo accumulated over two thousand Sky Points, not only maintaining his place on the leaderboard but actually improving his ranking. He rose to the 78th rank among the trialists, a significant achievement that surprised countless trialists, seeing his ranking steadily improve.

His Sky Mark rank had also increased from one star to two stars, granting him notable privileges. He now enjoyed a 10% discount at all facilities in Sky City and was assigned a large mountain residence filled with a dense concentration of heaven and earth energy, making it an ideal place to cultivate.

While these were valuable perks, the most significant upgrade came with a powerful new feature: the ability to exit any task at any moment, effectively granting him a life-saving escape. This feature was a major improvement, especially considering the dangerous trials he had previously encountered.

[World Hopping Teleportation: 01 (Available)]

Unfortunately, the ability to exit a task could only be used once—for now, at least. Still, it was an invaluable life-saving tool in this unpredictable and dangerous world where death could come at any moment. Even with just a single use, it provided Apollo with a sense of security, knowing he had a way out if things went horribly wrong again.

Apollo pondered the possibility that, as his Sky Mark rank increased, the number of times he could use the life-saving ability might also rise. This thought comforted him, knowing that greater rewards lay ahead for his efforts.

While he was deep in thought, wondering how to spend his hard-earned points, he finally saw his master again. After disappearing for a few days, Master Aaron returned, but this time, to Apollo’s surprise, he wasn’t alone. Standing beside him was none other than Alyona.

The sight of them together caught Apollo off guard, but it was clear from their expressions that something had changed.

Apollo couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow as he saw his master, Master Aaron, standing beside Alyona. The two of them looked unusually comfortable together, with a slight air of warmth between them that hadn’t been there before. Master Aaron, usually calm and composed, was now wearing a more relaxed expression, while Alyona seemed to have a soft, contented smile on her face.

For a brief moment, Apollo’s thoughts drifted to the idea that his old master might have rekindled an old flame with Alyona. "Damn, did the old guy hook up with his old crush?" he wondered, trying to suppress a smirk.

Master Aaron’s gaze sharpened as he caught Apollo’s glance as if sensing the unspoken thought. Apollo quickly straightened his expression, but the awkwardness lingered.

Hmm, kid, you’re here." Master Aaron said with a bit of awkwardness. "I wanted to properly introduce someone... though you’ve already met her."

Master Aaron gestured to Alyona, standing beside him with a calm expression. "This is Alyona, as you already know," he continued, his tone softening. "She’s actually an old friend of mine from my younger days."

He paused for a moment, glancing between Apollo and Alyona. "I thought it was time you knew. And... well, I’ve heard quite a bit about the things you faced during your tasks. You’ve done well, Apollo."

"Hmm, alright then," Apollo smirked, looking between his master and Alyona. "So, should I call her Miss Alyona or... Mistress Alyona?"

Master Aaron’s face twitched slightly, clearly caught off guard by the teasing. He tried to maintain his imposing and mighty demeanour, but the awkwardness was evident. He straightened his posture, puffing his chest a little as if to reassert his pride.

"Hmph, you brat," Aaron grumbled, clearly trying to brush off the remark. "No need for that nonsense. Just be respectful. I’m still your master!"

Alyona, watching the interaction with amusement, chuckled softly and remained composed, her gaze shifting toward Apollo with a smile.

Apollo decided to stop teasing, sensing that his tsundere master was still adjusting to the whole dating thing. It was clear that Master Aaron and Alyona had decided to be together, but Aaron’s discomfort with the situation was still evident.

After that, they busied themselves with some small tasks, and during their time together, Alyona couldn’t help but praise Aaron’s incredible luck in having such a talented disciple. She spoke highly of Apollo’s strength, particularly how effortlessly he had defeated Saint-rank enemies.

"Honestly, it’s impressive," Alyona remarked, glancing at Apollo. "To have someone like you as a disciple, capable of handling enemies that even experienced Saint-rank warriors struggle with... Aaron, you’ve really struck gold." She talked, but her voice and expression weren’t as cold as before.

Aaron cleared his throat, clearly embarrassed by the praise but still trying to play it cool. "Well, I always knew the brat had potential," he muttered, though a small grin tugged at the corner of his mouth.

He didn’t interrupt his master’s boasting and was happy that he found the one he loved.

They talked for a quite while and left after some time. Now that everything was going well, he decided it was time to spend some points to further increase his overall strength.

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