Xu Ran was taken aback.
"No way… Are the rewards for the new batch of achievement tasks this high quality?"
"An 80 point increase in Blessed Fortune from a single Golden Achievement? Isn't this just epic?"
He quickly focused his full attention, gazing intently.
[Achievement Task]: Suppress all the geniuses to become the champion in the national Godslaying Squad selection tournament held every three years, and you can obtain the Golden Achievement [Young Venerable].
Current progress 0/1…
[Task Time Limit]: 4 years.
[Young Venerable (Golden Achievement)]: Blessed Fortune +80 points; daily Qi Blood +5; daily Spirit +5; when equipped, can condense Venerable Golden Blood! (The production of Venerable Golden Blood is related to Qi Blood Cultivation.)
(Venerable Golden Blood can permanently increase Qi Blood value; it can also be used to condense a Venerable Body for oneself or others, which can resist the burning of Ten Thousand Tribulations Flame.)
...
[Achievement Task]: You already have a certain level of combat power, go slay the aliens. Eliminate 10,000 aliens whose Qi Blood value exceeds yours by three times, and you can obtain the Golden Achievement [Killing Intent Burned].
[Task Time Limit]: 4 years.
[Killing Intent Burned (Golden Achievement)]: You will receive a Slaughter Heart. (Slaughter Heart: all negative effects brought by slaughter will be contained within the Slaughter Heart, not affecting you at all.
When the Slaughter Heart contains enough negative emotions, it will condense into Ten Thousand Tribulations Flame, which is extremely dangerous and can temper the body, allowing it to undergo Nirvana.)
...
His eyes quickly scanned over the two achievement tasks.
Xu Ran smiled with delight: "Such high-end and superior rewards. I must get them!"
Leaving aside the high Blessed Fortune of +80… Just the monstrous amplification effects of the 'Venerable Body' and 'Killing Intent Burned' make Xu Ran very excited.
Not getting them would be a huge loss!
"Even though both Golden Achievements are quite difficult to complete… [Killing Intent Burned] requires slaying 10,000 aliens whose Qi Blood value exceeds mine by three times… Calculating that, it's like needing to surpass a threefold gap and slay 7 aliens each day… But that's nothing."
"Am I someone who fears difficulty? From birth till now, I've only faced high difficulty!"
Xu Ran shook his head, a confident and determined smile appearing on his face.
From the moment of birth, his self-discipline had never broken even once.
Self-discipline, like breathing, had already become a habit engraved in his soul!
How does that saying go?
Self-discipline, a man's best cosmetic surgery!
This life motto resonated deeply with Xu Ran. It was through self-discipline that he had transformed from someone predicted to be "inevitably ugly in adulthood" to the "Celestial Human Form" handsome guy he was today.
"But why am I so self-disciplined? Running tirelessly since birth…"
Xu Ran suddenly paused.
"I feel like I have some sort of mission? Like someone engraved the word self-discipline in my DNA?"
Briefly puzzled, Xu Ran let out a huff.
"Perhaps it's because there's still a kidnapping incident hanging over my head?"
Xu Ran chuckled with relief.
[Celestial Human Form] brings many benefits but also two small negative effects.
The first kidnapping incident was crushed easily by him.
The second kidnapping, however, had yet to happen…
This is a bit bizarre…
"Even with my 10,000 Qi Blood value, even if I'm only in a juvenile body right now, the Qi Power converted from Qi Blood has reached 1000 points, and I possess various Perfection level Magical Skills…"
"With this kind of power, and yet I'd encounter kidnapping? Truly bizarre!"
"This second kidnapping, is it reserving something big for me?"
"Are they going to give me the highest level of difficulty?"
Xu Ran couldn't help but feel a bit cautious: "Could the two consecutive Guihuochang incidents have nurtured a particularly bizarre ghostly creature?"
"Truly baffling…"
Xu Ran shook his head: "Forget it, if I can't understand it, I'll just focus on increasing firepower. Any unease is due to insufficient firepower…"
Thinking this, he closed the window, drew the curtains, climbed the wall, pressed his back against the ceiling, and happily closed his eyes, entering dreamland.
Yes.
He had now evolved to the point where he could improve progress even while asleep.
Progress +1…
Progress +1…
Progress +1…
In his dreams, the progress of Gecko Wall-Climbing Skill increased bit by bit.
I, the Self-Discipline King, self-discipline even in sweet dreams!
However, sleeping on the ceiling did have some minor negative effects.
Two hours later, Xu Ran, in a deep sleep, suddenly fell off the wall.
"Thud—"
Fortunately, he fell onto the bed, and nothing happened.
Xu Ran rubbed his eyes, and with a gentle Cloud Ladder Jump, continued to press his back against the wall, facing the bed, and sleep soundly…
Sleeping on a rope like those Little Dragon Girls is so weak!
Progress +1…
Progress +1…
Progress +1…
...
The night passed without a word.
Next day.
It was another crisp and clear autumn day, with the sweet-scented osmanthus in full bloom in the park.
"Xiao Ran, although you don't need to attend classes, you can't always stay holed up in your room. You should play more with your friends. Mom's really worried you might become antisocial."
His mom sighed.
Xu Ran showed a bright and cheerful smile: "…Don't worry, Mom, I'm quite cheerful. Hehe."
Mom: "…Anyway, go and play more."
"By the way, your classmates, starting from twelve last night, have been gradually mastering the ability of Root Bone!"
"I heard that after mastering the Root Bone ability, combat power surges by more than tenfold. Do you want to check it out?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ran raised an eyebrow: "Really? Then I must see it."
Mom breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, you're interested. I was worried you'd grow weary and antisocial…
Even though your Cultivation talent is high, it's crucial not to have mental health issues… I see other kids going to the amusement park every day…"
Seeing his mom's worried expression, Xu Ran was quite moved.
Pity the heart of parents everywhere!
No matter how exceptional the son is, the mother's concern is never about how high the son flies, but whether he's flying too tired, if his body, spirit, and mind are healthy…
"Mom, I'm doing well. It's just that I'm smart and perceptive early on, thinking amusement parks are too childish…"
"But I will play more in the future."
Mom pondered: "That seems true… you've been quite savvy since you were little."
"Too savvy!"
"By the way, today a new batch of one-year-old geniuses arrived at the park. Do you want to greet them?
Just remember, don't scare them to tears! They're adorably cute little kiddos. Little brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ran's mouth suddenly curled into a smile.
I wonder if suppressing a one-year-old prodigy can increase the progress of the [Young Venerable]?
If it can, then he's going to punch through the Demigod Kindergarten!
Whether it's a one-year-old little bean or a six-year-old little brat, they're all going to get beaten to tears!
Hmm!
Xu Ran nodded and showed a comical smile: "Mom, what do you think about going to see the little beans now?"
Mom: "Interested?"
"Not just interested, I'm extremely interested!"
So.
After breakfast, Xu Ran and his mom set off to the other side of Qiyun Mountain to see the little beans.
Over thirty super geniuses ran around the venue, their little short legs moving at lightning speed, and it was quite amusing to watch.
Xu Ran couldn't help but think of Tiger Girl's childhood – though she was much tougher back then.
"Hello, madam, may I ask..."
To avoid unnecessary trouble, mom directly introduced herself: "My name is Lin Qian, and this is my son Xu Ran, from the previous genius class."
Xu Ran?
When that dazzling name appeared.
Mentors, security guards, and the moms all turned their gazes over, filled with admiration and curiosity.
"Xu Ran? I know him, he's so famous! One of the most famous geniuses of the last cohort. Possessing Comprehension Root Bone, he's the strongest battle king in the past ten years!
Being a year younger than the first-tier geniuses, he managed to reverse and defeat geniuses like Zhu Yuheng with his superb skills! His glorious deeds are well-known!"
"Isn't he just four years and nine months old now? His Qi Blood Value has reached 1070 points, just a little weaker than Adam!"
"So amazing!"
"He and Jiang Liuli were the most talked-about ones in the last genius class."
"One with a naturally high comprehension; the other full of bizarre strength, always wanting to fight in the arena every day."
"I wonder if he can now defeat geniuses who have fully mastered the Root Bone?"
"Probably not? Super geniuses who have mastered the Root Bone are like emerging from a chrysalis as a butterfly. Their fighting ability and Qi Blood Value would increase exponentially."
"Like the strongest Zhu Yuheng now, her Qi Blood Value surged to 3666 points after she turned six! Other geniuses also reached between 3400 to 3500! A gap of more than two thousand, it's hardly bridgeable."
The moms whispered and chattered.
"Not to mention, that kid is both handsome and tall... truly heaven's favored son."
"Which one in the Demigod Kindergarten isn't pretty or handsome?"
"There are exceptions... However, Xu Ran has those particularly handsome facial features, ranking top even in the genius class!"
After discussing talents, the moms then discussed looks.
And those who are attractive know, if your appearance is extremely high, it's very easy to attract children.
Standing at the edge of the venue, a group of little beans immediately surrounded Xu Ran.
Their round little faces were rosy, and their shiny black eyes were bright and lively.
While curiously observing Xu Ran, they flashed sweet smiles.
"Yiyah yiyay~"
"Abba Abba~"
Several little beans stretched out their arms, asking to be hugged, seemingly very friendly towards him.
Xu Ran glanced at the mentor.
The mentor did not stop him: "Come in and spend some time with them~"
"Alright!"
Xu Ran was just wanting to see if he could gain some progress.
He entered the venue and blended in with the little beans.
The naughty little beans stacked up like a mountain, pressing him down.
"Abba Abba!"
"Yiyah yiyay!"
The Teletubbies-like laughter echoed throughout the venue.
"Suppression~"
"Suppression~"
Xu Ran started to counterattack, flipping his little hands, pressing several little beans to the ground. Their little hands and feet stretched and retracted, making turtle-like sounds.
"Kekeke..."
Xu Ran deliberately let out a villain's laugh.
The little beans became a chaotic mess...
[You defeated a top genius, Young Venerable progress +1...]
[You defeated a top genius, Young Venerable progress +1...]
[You defeated a top genius, Young Venerable progress +1...]
Huh?
It actually works?!
Hearing the prompts in his mind, Xu Ran was stunned and surprised.
He began happily grinding progress — sometimes pretending to be defeated, letting the little beans pile up like a mountain and suppress him.
Sometimes showing his skills, knocking down a bunch of little spuds.
Progress +1...
Progress +1...
Progress +1...
Thirty-five little beans contributed a whole 35 points of progress for him!
"That's hilarious."
Xu Ran was satisfied, quickly exiting the battlefield.
"I wonder if I can still grind tomorrow?"
"If I can still mess around tomorrow, then this Golden Achievement is practically a giveaway."
Xu Ran smiled brightly.
Nearby.
Mom looked on with satisfaction, rubbing Xu Ran's head:
"This is what a kid should be. Smile more every day."
Xu Ran couldn't contain his joy: "Sure thing, mom. Shall we go to class?"
"Let's go, I just checked WeChat, Tiger Girl got beaten up black and blue."
"What? Tiger Girl lost?"
Mom rolled her eyes: "What Tiger Girl! Don't randomly give weird nicknames, that's your sister Liuli!"
Xu Ran quickly corrected: "Right, right, sister Liuli lost?"
"Seems like she lost. Now Feng Yan and the others are clamoring 'Call Xu Ran over! Call Xu Ran over'..."
"Oh? So inflated?"
'So inflated... I have to take advantage and brush up on the Golden Achievement [Young Venerable]'s progress with them.'
Thinking this, the mother and son pair walked to the practical training hall...
Pushing open the big door.
"Creeeak—"
The sound echoed throughout the hall.
In an instant, several gazes shot over.