Chapter 750: The Choice

【You have chosen the leg technique from the Ghost Leg Technique, Thousand Poison Hand, and Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg!】

【You have obtained 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg'】

……

"This is the true game flow: first obtain a martial arts secret manual, then fight your way out of the Rotten Buddha Temple..."

Aaron looked at the text on his phone and muttered, "But... isn't this a bit too difficult?"

The Training Ground, which he originally thought was a place to secretly learn martial arts, was a trap! A huge trap!

They don't let you in during the day, and there are dangerous things wandering around at night!

If you go a few more times, you might just get the player killed!

They don't have the chance to start over!

【You have entered the Great Fierce Treasure Hall, you see the Ghost Abbot!】

【The Ghost Abbot initiates combat with you!】

【You are unwilling to give up, you sneakily take a detour and crawl onto the wall...】

【You raise your hand, feeling hesitant in your heart. The Bone Monk is imminent; if you don't leave now, it will be too late... But if this palm strikes, the Guest-Greeting Monk will surely die! If he doesn't die, you will absolutely be unable to leave the Rotten Buddha Temple!】

【Your activity level has increased!】

【Your 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' proficiency has increased!】

【You feel a strange energy flowing through your body, you have perceived the existence of 'Qi'!】

【Two, sneak out of the temple】

【The sky... has brightened!】

【The Guest-Greeting Monk failed to dodge, he is injured!】

"Finally... I think I've finally started to get the hang of this broken game."

"At this time, I can only choose two..."

【Three, act as if nothing happened】

After choosing to go out at night, a new line of text appeared:

There was no need to hesitate about this; Aaron immediately clicked confirm.

【Escape failed! 'Feng Shangfei' has been pulled back into combat!】

……

'Black General': "Lucky dog!"

At this moment, Aaron almost had tears in his eyes.

Looking at the martial art that had finally leveled up after spending quite a bit of energy, Aaron muttered to himself.

【You watch the martial monk practicing punches, and you gain something... Your 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' proficiency has increased!】

Aaron thought for a moment and chose two!

【You choose to explore the Great Fierce Treasure Hall, you discover a mechanism on the headless Buddha's lotus throne, you have opened the Rotten Buddha Temple Underground Palace!】

Two prompts appeared in succession.

【Tomorrow is the night of the full moon!】

【You choose to threaten the little novice monk... The little novice monk is very afraid and promises to open the Scripture Depository to you... You have entered the Scripture Depository.】

Aaron continued to manipulate the game character to practice martial arts diligently every day, then went out to seek opportunities.

【You open the secret record and discover that this is the Abbot's journal... So, a Demon Star has entered the world, the world is in chaos, and the Six Great Divine Abilities of the Ancient era are scattered everywhere, attracting heroes to fight for them!】

There was nothing to hesitate about at this moment; Aaron clicked confirm directly.

Aaron clenched his fists; he could feel that even without using his Spirituality, his strength, stamina, and physical fitness had all improved slightly!

【You walk into the Underground Palace, see the piles of bones built into the walls, you arrive at the bottom of the Underground Palace, and you discover the "Meditation Records of the Underworld Buddha"...】

"Is this the power of 'Qi'?"

【Two, explore the Great Fierce Treasure Hall】

"Thirty-day mission, the final deadline?"

"In essence, it should be a bit higher than a Martial Master's force..."

……

"Yes!"

【You are very sleepy, you fall asleep...】

The Great Fierce Treasure Hall at night!

Relying on the fact that he had a save file, Aaron said he would do it and did it!

Aaron touched himself in reality, feeling not the slightest bit different.

Aaron chose two directly.

Originally, if this leg technique had suddenly appeared in his mind, he would have found it normal instead.

In his mind, a set of leg techniques had already emerged, and it was precisely the 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg'!

Even his thigh muscles had become more developed, and he would definitely run faster than before.

If this still wasn't enough, Aaron couldn't imagine how he would raise his activity and exploration levels to the passing line within a month!

"It's a pity... the Scripture Depository plot seems to only trigger once; there won't be such a good thing afterward."

After all, it's a supernatural game! There should be rewards after some hard work!

But now, there is nothing at all!

'I Am the Retired Emperor': "What kind of luck is this... you actually managed to get a skill book? Big shot, big shot... what type is it? A life skill or a combat skill? Are you selling it? Oh, I'm stupid, you're in the first chapter's scenario, you can't sell it... sob sob sob..."

'Nine-Tailed Meow Meow Meow': "Actually, according to my observations... the probability of players obtaining various items and skill books during the trial mission in the first chapter is the highest... This might be the last bit of warmth from the Ancient game..."

【1. Kill the little novice monk】

【You choose to go out and arrive at the Great Fierce Treasure Hall.】

At this moment, the acupuncture points all over his body opened up, as if resonating with this world, feeling the breathing of the world! And he was able to let this kind of breathing circulate within his body...

Aaron drew a conclusion, then manipulated the character to return to his own room.

【'Feng Shangfei' achieves victory! Movement technique has improved slightly!】

"Qi is different from Spirituality! Spirituality is not a thing of this world; it will be repelled, forming a Spirituality dissipation effect, constantly flowing away... But Qi will not! Furthermore, as the player cultivates, this 'Qi' will even continuously strengthen!"

【'Feng Shangfei' executes 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg', using the move 'Ghost Shadow Layers' to ambush the Guest-Greeting Monk.】

"Where has the trust between monks gone? Can we still have a little bit of goodness?"

【2. Interrogate the little novice monk】

Bloody, large characters emerged, carrying an ominous scent.

The instant these two prompts appeared, Aaron's expression changed!

He felt that inside his body, a new type of energy had suddenly appeared!

That was a power completely different from Spirituality, Spirit Qi, and physical force!

This time, a brand-new prompt emerged:

【Do you wish to practice 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg'?】

'Feng Shangfei': "I'll go try it..."

And then, there was nothing!

"I always feel like this game is playing me! What about the extraordinary? Where is my real-world extraordinary?"

The Rotten Buddha Temple during the day is quite peaceful because there are no adventure options... Therefore, even if one wanted to court death, one couldn't—he helplessly spread his hands!

Moreover, after learning martial arts, the daily options had some changes.

【The little novice monk triggers a mechanism inside the Scripture Depository...】

Aaron checked himself and found there was still one save opportunity left, so he immediately stopped panicking: "Let's begin... the final ending of the first chapter."

Aaron thought for a moment, exited the game, and logged into the player support group.

Aaron made a normal choice.

"If it weren't for this character of mine having practiced martial arts, would I have just fallen for this mechanism? Died again?"

【Ghost Abbot executes 'Forest Ghost Hand' move 'Ghost Hand Three Folds'!】

【You secretly practice 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' for several hours...】

【You arrive at the main gate of the Rotten Buddha Temple; you discover the Guest-Greeting Monk, but the Guest-Greeting Monk has not discovered you.】

For instance, at night, there was a third option to not go out and sleep, but instead hide in the dormitory to practice martial arts!

Over the next few days, he would go to the Training Ground to peek during the day and practice martial arts bitterly in his room at night.

【Outside the Great Fierce Treasure Hall, you seem to hear some inexplicable sounds...】

【You pass by the meditation rooms of other monks; you choose to crouch and eavesdrop... You hear secret news regarding the Abbot... It turns out the one-handed little novice monk in the Scripture Depository seems to have some connection to the Abbot. You decide...】

【Battle failed!】

【Battle ended!】

【After long and unremitting bitter practice, your 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' level has increased, currently at 'Beginner'!】

Although this martial art requires 'Qi' to propel it, its power when unleashed is peerless, capable of thrashing all mundane ancient martial arts and free combat styles!

"More importantly..."

【Rotten Buddha Temple exploration progress +30%】

【You still want to continue reading, but fear there is not enough time; you hurriedly search the Underground Palace and discover an Incomplete Small Rejuvenation Pill; you swallow the elixir, and your internal energy increases slightly...】

【Ghost Abbot executes Kasaya Subduing Demon Divine Skill, a prayer bead smashes into the back of 'Feng Shangfei'!】

【1. Kill the Guest-Greeting Monk】

【Ghost Abbot therefore chooses to close the temple gates tightly, not having contact with the outside world...】

【3. Do nothing】

"Sure enough... the Great Fierce Treasure Hall is the most difficult level; is the Ghost Abbot the final BOSS?"

'Nine-Tailed Meow Meow Meow': "This is a fact... when you reach the high-level maps, you will discover... it is even harder to obtain skill books..."

【Night of the full moon.】

【1. Go back to sleep】

'I Am the Retired Emperor': "w(Д)w!!!"

Aaron went out to eat a meal, then returned to continue playing the game.

"In this day and age, do even little monks have so many devious tricks?"

Previously, many options had changed, but he had been enduring it and had not gone to the main gate of the Rotten Buddha Temple.

【3. Pretend not to hear】

'I Am the Retired Emperor': "If you aren't in a rush, you can wait until you finish the quest to take it out and sell it... but... I suggest you learn it anyway, otherwise I'm afraid you won't live to see the next chapter. Sob sob sob..."

【'Feng Shangfei' flies backward for three zhang, blood spraying across the sky along the way... 'Feng Shangfei' wants to use the footwork of 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' to escape...】

After grinding the 'Proficiency increased' prompt nearly ten times in a row, finally, on a certain night...

【The monks of the Rotten Buddha Temple possess 'Unfixed Heart Zen'; this Meditation Method is related to one of the Six Supernatural Powers of Antiquity and easily invites monstrous disaster...】

Aaron fell into thought: "However, according to what Nine-Tailed Meow Meow Meow said, the first act might even be the easiest part of the game, and the rewards are especially generous... If possible, I should still grind for more rewards... Then, only one place remains."

【You decide...】

Ever since he had mastered the 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg', Aaron discovered that while his character walked around daily, he could occasionally trigger a prompt indicating an increase in proficiency:

【Your 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' proficiency has increased, level upgraded to 'Entering the Hall'!】

【2. Use this matter to threaten the little novice monk】

"Should be... just about enough, right."

His physique had not improved in the slightest, nor did he feel any strange sensations; it was as if the skills in the game were completely different from reality!

"Could there be some trick to it?"

He prepared to continue saving his progress, determined to wear down this Great Ominous Treasure Hall!!

"Then, shall I go and take down the Guest-Greeting Monk tonight to achieve the first chapter's completion achievement?"

【The Ghost Abbot is out, so you enter the Great Ominous Treasure Hall, gazing at the headless Buddha holding a Convenience Shovel, Vajra Pestle, Wish-Fulfilling Golden Wheel, an unremarkable long sword, a Bloody Ring Blade, and a Bowl in its six arms. You choose...】

【Until 'that thing' appears...】

【1. Pick up a weapon and run away】

Aaron muttered a complaint and chose two.

【You interrogated the little novice monk and obtained a secret from the Ghost Abbot... It turns out that 'that thing' rumored to be sealed in the Rotten Buddha Temple was hidden by the Ghost Abbot in the Great Ominous Treasure Hall... And every full moon night, the Ghost Abbot leaves the Great Ominous Treasure Hall.】

'Feng Shangfei': "Newbie asking, how do you use a skill book?"

"In this world, it is still most cost-effective to climb according to the 'Ancient' system and become a powerhouse."

'Feng Shangfei': "I want to ask how to use this skill book?"

'Could there also be life skills?' Aaron was speechless and honestly replied: "Combat skills!"

A look of realization appeared on Aaron's face.

"Of course I'm choosing two, I'm not an idiot!"

【1. Use this matter to threaten the Ghost Abbot】

【Your 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' proficiency has increased!】

【'Feng Shangfei' executes 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg', using the move 'Ghost Shadow Forest' to attack the Ghost Abbot!】

If he could raise it another rank and combine it with a sneak attack, it should be just about enough.

"Even though my Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt can currently surpass the 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg', the latter can be enhanced through continuous practice, whereas the Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt lacks the replenishment of Spirituality and might even drop in realm; this is the biggest difference!"

【The Ghost Abbot does not dodge or evade, blocking 'Feng Shangfei's' attack with the Ten Directions Golden Bell Cover, then presses a palm onto 'Feng Shangfei's' chest!】

This is Qi!

【You are fearless in the face of danger, executing 'Heavenly Crippled Ghost Leg' to dodge the trap, and subdue the little novice monk in one move. You now face three choices:】

【Battle begins!】

Aaron sighed with emotion and continued to log into the game.

Finally, on the twenty-ninth day, there was a turning point.

【Do you wish to enter the Underground Palace?】

【You arrive at the Training Ground... The monk drives you away.】

【You have died!】

"Qi? Is this the extraordinary system of this world? Interesting!"

'Nine-Tailed Meow Meow Meow': "Your character will automatically trigger an option to learn; besides... visiting relevant locations more often can increase learning progress... Once the skill is truly mastered, magical things will happen."

"There are still many good people in this world..."

【You sneak closer and initiate combat!】

It was clearly impossible to defeat the Guest-Greeting Monk relying solely on a 'Beginner' level leg technique.

'Fierce God Evil Spirit': "Warmth? Hahaha... Are you trying to laugh me to death so you can inherit my wallet?"

【You choose to go out at night, and you arrive at the Great Ominous Treasure Hall!】

"Can a player character master skills in the game and then learn them in reality, mastering them directly?"

【Battle begins!】

"Yes!"

It was as if... he had undergone some kind of transformation!

If combined with techniques, it was even more formidable.

【'Feng Shangfei' continues the pursuit, using the move 'Ghost Qi Heaven Net' to kick the Guest-Greeting Monk to the ground!】

At the very least, surpassing an ordinary person was no problem at all.

【'Feng Shangfei' did not dodge, 'Feng Shangfei' is injured!】

"Either rely on luck or rely on meticulous analysis... but it feels like I'll have to gamble in the end... Players really have it rough!"

【The Guest-Greeting Monk lies on the ground, still clutching your thigh, refusing to let you leave the Rotten Buddha Temple.】

【Do you strike with this palm or not?】

Aaron closed his eyes.

【2. Abandon the escape plan】

(End of this chapter)