Chapter 107 Overcoming Sunlight, the Ultimate Creature
[Intelligence +1.]
[Free Skill Points +1.]
[Killed Upper Moon Four, gained 800 experience points.]
[Congratulations, you've leveled up.]
Aoki lowered his hand.
Of the six Upper Moons, this battle with Hantengu was the easiest.
Even easier than Akaza, whom he severely countered.
Of course.
The reason he could resolve the battle so easily was not only because Hantengu's weaknesses were too obvious, but also because his current strength was too great, far exceeding the level of an Upper Moon.
In fact, even if Hantengu didn't have such obvious weaknesses, killing Hantengu wouldn't be difficult for him.
Now, the biggest difficulty for him in killing Upper Moons was finding them.
This time, he could only say he was very lucky.
Walking on the road, in the vast sea of people, he unexpectedly encountered them.
"Only Black Death Eyes is left."
Aoki looked up.
There was no one around, the nearest people were more than ten meters away, and many people in the buildings on both sides were also looking out, some blankly, some in fear, and some curiously.
Aoki had no interest in being watched like a monkey. With a flash, he vanished from his spot.
After several "spatial teleportations," he left the city and arrived at a low hill outside.
As October arrived, the summer heat gradually dissipated, and the temperature dropped. The hilltop offered no shelter; a gust of wind made it feel like winter had arrived.
However, Aoki felt no cold; his heart burned with excitement.
With a thought, a bright blue screen appeared in his vision.
Level 19! Only one step away from the level cap.
Most importantly, he had seven free skill points! Aoki first added two free attribute points to Constitution and Agility, then eagerly looked at his skill bar.
The system notification indicated that both "Demon Blood" and "Transparent World" could be upgraded.
"'Demon Blood'! Learn Level 6 'Demon Blood'!"
Even a second's hesitation would be disrespectful to the sunlight.
[All attributes +1.]
As Aoki's thought settled, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body.
But he paid no attention, closing his eyes and silently sensing.
An indescribable change was taking place within his body.
Every cell in his body was undergoing a transformation.
This change wasn't drastic, but its impact was incredibly profound.
It was as if he were evolving into another kind of being.
After a long while, Aoki opened his eyes, leaned back, spread his arms, and stared blankly at the sky.
There was no sun at this moment, but he was absolutely certain that he had overcome the sunlight.
That deep-seated fear and aversion to sunlight had quietly dissipated without him even realizing it.
A strong sense of satisfaction and security filled his heart, like soaking in a hot spring after a long day, warming both body and soul.
"From now on, there will be no more weaknesses!"
A smile appeared on Aoki's face as he silently savored his other gains.
Recovery speed, stamina, and other basic attributes have reached unprecedented levels. These are the unseen changes, but there are also visible ones.
[Name: Aoki]
[Strength: 24]
[Constitution: 24]
[Intelligence: 25]
[Agility: 24]
[Occupation: Hunter, White Walkers, Martial Artist]
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[White Walkers] Quality: ★★
Level: lv19 (516/1900)
Skills: Demon Blood VI, Space Travel II, Transparent World, Devouring Demon II Quest: None Free Skill Points: 1 A surge of emotion welled up in Aoki's heart.
After becoming a demon and awakening the "Oni" class, he had a new dream: to devour Muzan Kibutsuji.
Now, he had the ability to fulfill that dream.
Aoki was dazed, and familiar scenes flashed before his eyes.
His master, who had gone down the mountain to buy supplies and pick up a bow, suddenly appeared at the door, holding a human leg in his hand, his expression ferocious, his eyes cold and inhuman.
After that day, his happy and peaceful days were abruptly shattered.
Aoki looked at the system panel, his gaze deep.
"I'm just over 1300 experience points away from reaching the maximum level."
However, even at the maximum level, it would only be 2 more attribute points, which would improve his strength to some extent, but there wouldn't be a qualitative change.
His gaze then turned to the skill bar. The skill
that could bring a significant boost to his strength was the level 2 "Transparent World".
Especially when dealing with Muzan Kibutsuji, "Transparent World" is crucial.
In fact, Muzan Kibutsuji doesn't have much combat experience.
After all, there has never been an opponent in this world who required him to go all out—even against Yoriichi Tsugikuni, he didn't need to, because he wouldn't even have a chance to attack; if he had been a little too slow, he would have died.
However, Muzan Kibutsuji has lived for over a thousand years.
In a thousand years, even a pig would become a master fighter.
Muzan Kibutsuji's combat skills are definitely not lacking.
Moreover, his basic attributes and abilities are incredibly powerful.
With nearly twenty whips wielded throughout his body, his attacks are complex and varied.
"Transparent World" can provide him with tremendous help in dealing with such extremely complex techniques.
The duration of level 1 "Transparent World" is limited; if the battle drags on even slightly, he will face the awkward situation of running out of time.
"Four skill points short,"
Aoki muttered to himself.
After learning level 6 "Demon Blood," he has one free skill remaining. Level 2 "Transparent World" requires a total of five skill points.
He only has one chance.
Given Muzan Kibutsuji's personality, if he can't be killed in one go, he probably won't have another chance for a long time.
The world is so big, if Muzan Kibutsuji really wants to hide, no one can find him.
Before making a move, he must increase his strength as much as possible and do everything he can to increase the success rate.
He can't give up two attributes, and he must have level 2 "Transparent World".
The best way to quickly reach the maximum level is to find Kokushibo.
Upper Moon Four Hantengu has 800 experience points, and even if he levels up again, Kokushibo's experience points will definitely exceed 1000.
However, just reaching the maximum level is not enough.
Leveling up again will only give him 1 free skill point, which is 3 points short.
The demon-slaying action cannot stop.
Firstly, it can make up for the gap in Kokushibo's experience points if he doesn't level up, and secondly, it can collect free skill points.
"It seems that Muzan Kibutsuji will have to live for a while longer, but there are some things that can be tried."
Aoki lay silently on the rock on the mountaintop, looking up at the sky, with the brightly lit city below.
Time passed, and the seasons changed.
The city gradually quieted down from its bustling activity, and the night deepened, as if the entire world was about to be swallowed by darkness. Suddenly, a ray of golden sunlight pierced the darkness.
The sun slowly rose, its dazzling rays spreading across the world, and the darkness vanished as quickly as snow under the sun.
Aoki lay on the rock on the mountaintop, without wearing a sun hat or hiding in the shadows, his head completely exposed.
The bright, warm sunlight enveloped his body without causing him any harm.
Feeling the warm sensation spreading through his limbs, a smile involuntarily appeared on Aoki's face.
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