Chapter 3: Glass cannon
Incoherent, Yufang remains reserved from the world, estranged to his family, continuing on only to devour and speaking only ever to utter numerical nonsense.
"999,997."
"999,998."
"999,999."
"1,000,000," the final number called, he had reached it, the eternal void.
The ritual ends calling upon the rise of unruly lawless energy, this energy like an ancient dragon awakened from eternal slumber runs rampant engulfing the world.
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT
BZZZZZZZZT
In the sky, a cataclysmic sign manifests, the end foretold. The world shrouded in an array of darkness, engulfed by a single shadow.
A galaxy is envisioned, a galaxy much different from their own. This galaxy, small in size, but in strength immense, a strength incomparable to their own.
A galaxy of cultivation, however, even in this world of immense power, a boy is born a demon he becomes. His strength unfathomed amongst all, the entirety of life grows limited. Demonic and perhaps crazed this demon kills even God, bringing upon the end of the universe.
In a distant land, a couple looks to the sky. Moisture flooding their eyes, tears flow down. Before this couple a young boy engulfed in darkness, looking to the distance they sigh disappearing from eternity ascending the plane of existence.
This boy, Yufang engulfed in darkness, he gains an eternal void. With the lives of one million consumed only now does his journey begin.
The eternal void an ace from his past self, this void once allowing him to cultivate control of chaos itself, however now, he a cripple could not. This void's main purpose changed a tool for tempering it became.
For all beings, to devour is a way of life, to gain substance fueling themselves to continue on. However, to devour utilizing an eternal void, allows all life to be refined into its purest form, fueling the temperance of muscles.
Yufang chuckling looks into the distance saying, "Heh, so this is the beginning?"
"Today on the 10,014th year of the primordial calendar, I Yufang at age 14 shall commence my rise to godhood."
Having remained estranged for so long, Yufang considered his parent's goodhearted nature taking it upon himself to leave one last message before setting out on the endless endeavor known as the path of godhood.
Turning around, Yufang's eyes searched for his parents. However, the parents that had once stood behind him, calling for his return had disappeared.
Unwilling to leave behind no parting message, inside the cottage, Yufang went, yet even within the multiple hidden rooms, Yufang remained clueless.
Leaving his residence, Yufang looked around, however, something was different, no it was not that something was just different the world around him had changed. The once small secluded forest was replaced with a forest endless. Soaring trees reaching unforeseen hights living among the stars, and the paths to the town now gone without a trace.
Yufang knew it now, this was no longer the Zhang he once knew, it was an entirely different place altogether.
Clueless and out of options Yufang returned to the only place he knew, the cottage, still reluctant to leave behind no message of himself, Yufang placed a single note upon the desk within a hidden room, before leaving.
Yufang's power weak, even having gained an eternal void he remains weaker than any other 14-year-old, in fact, any random large families 4-year-old would be stronger.
Yufang's path set destined to become a God. However, to become a god Yufang must first rise above all born before him. To achieve such, Yufang must devour all walking his path, fueling the eternal void and achieve everlasting strength
His power weak, to survive, Yufang must scavenge living the life of a solitary predator, taking a safe yet dangerous path. To become a god means to be above all, Yufang having been inept his whole life only now spreads his wings, setting out to explore this endless forest.
The forest a calm peaceful place. However, the forest remains a place of immense danger, packed with a great magnitude of poisonous plants, beasts, and demons each of which could easily end Yufang's journey.
The forest was truly the perfect place for those like Yufang to stay away from. However, without a second thought, Yufang moves forward and enters the forest.
"Ha-ha interesting, interesting indeed. A mere glass cannon entering a forest of unforeseeable danger. Truly this life has not let me down, interesting it shall be," a smile rises upon Yufang's face.
Minutes pass, Yufang gradually forgetting his purpose engrossed in the forest's beauty. The beautiful and everso piercing yet remarkably soft rays of sun peeking through the leaves bringing the forest aglow, the birds soaring high among the distant sky flutter adding an enriching array of color to the vibrant forest, and the distant raindrops a calming, peaceful sound.
A place where all to be grow affected by the curse of beauty, the forest a place for those seeking prosperity and peace of mind. However, peaceful it is not, afar movement is heard,
Rustle,
Rustle Rustle,
Rustle.
The wind swaying, and the leaves rustling, movement, something approaches. Awakened from the soothing trance of nature Yufang grows alert.
Cautious he looks around, weak Yufang chooses to escape impending danger quickly locating an aged rotten fallen tree the perfect cover for him. Entering he hides, waiting for trouble to pass.
AAOOOO
AAOOOOOOOOOOO
AAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nearby, roars ring out dominating the vicinity. The overbearing bellow of a king, the ruler of the forest. With each impending moment, this creature moves ever so closer.
Peaking out from the cracks of this rotten log, Yufang catches a glance looking upon the figure of a beast hundreds of meters in size as it passes by.
With a single glance this demonic beast, one-hundred meters tall caused Yufang to gasp, this beast he had seen it before, muttering Yufeng spoke, "A divine tortoise a demonic beast of the sky-reaching stage, heh-heh who would have thought such a delicacy would exist in this world?"
Drool pouring from his mouth, Yufang's stomach roared out wishing to feast, however, there was a vast difference between him and this beast of the past he'd devour without a second thought... But now with his current self, Yufang faced a sudden dilemma, he was weak, extremely weak.
No longer his past self. No longer could Yufang afford to walk the path of beauty, for if he is to survive within this crazed jungle he too must become the predator, devouring all and fueling the eternal void for power.
Devour 1,000,000 and one would gain an eternal void a type of artificial lower dantian, although unable to cultivate one could refine the lives of 10,000 to gain the strength of a bear, 1,000,000 lives for the strength of a drake, 100,000,000 lives to gain the strength of an elemental drake, and for 10,000,000,000 lives for the strength of a true dragon.
This aged rotted log, home to thousands of bugs, primarily occupied by termites as they ate away devouring there home. For power, anything goes, for this man, Yufang that had devoured 1,000,000 just for a chance at strength.
To devour termites as his first meal, it made him laugh, "HA-HA-HA how pitiful my life has become," nonetheless these bugs paved the way, allowing him to grow, they were the essential foundations that built greatness.
Determined for growth Yufang scoops tens of termites at once, feasting upon their flesh. Then repeating the nauseating process of devouring bugs, ceaselessly he grabs and grabs devouring all before him.
Devouring and devouring all within the log leaving nothing, he mutters, "4,583 simply not sufficient. It's essential I grow faster," intent having devoured all within the log, even though risky, with a bit of courage a great fortune awaits.
The sun sinking below the horizon, the predators awaken and so does Yufang.
At night, Yufang prances around the forest devouring bugs, singing, "One is devoured, 5,416 more, twenty are devoured 5,396 more, one hundred are devoured how much more? 5,296! Bear! Bear! Strength of a bear here I come!"
Arrogance, extreme arrogance. Unlike the predators hiding in the shadows stalking their target from afar, Yufang prances in the open seeking opportunity, even having the courage to go so far as to sing in a forest of unparalleled danger.
The weakest is the king, a saying from before time. Those ignorant, remain away from the concerns of the world, living life to the fullest. Without care, Yufang does as he wishes.
However, Yufang does not prance and sing from ignorance, because he understands that one day anyone that dares to harm him shall behold the might of his future glory. Even if his life is cut short, he shall live life to the fullest, this is Yufang's unparalleled spirit standing above all, even though at the bottom, a ruler's spirit, even in death he lives believing his rise to godhood is inevitable.
Devouring, devouring, and devouring, Yufang prancing around for 2 hours, devours 9,904.
Although Yufang's method of prancing and singing remains effective, it draws the attention of many. Predators now stalk closing in on Yufang's ever-moving figure, however, without care, Yufang continues to sing and prance, not giving these predators a chance to strike screaming, "96 left! Yeah, yeah, yeah."
The predators of the shadows everso closing in, gain sight of each other, competition awakens, to fight over a defenseless sheep, in the harsh jungle many go without, giving in to hunger and perishing, a free meal passing by will never be given up without a fight to the death.
The two predators escape the cover of the shadows, blocking Yufang's path.
Yufang surrounded, looks around without worry and mutters, "There's still time."
Encircling Yufang 2 starved lions. The lions no longer worry for their prey, for now, they only had to worry about themselves, an all-out battle between the 2 begins, dominance for the victor only one could remain the loser destined to perish.
Circling and circling the lions stand opposite, intently sizing each other up, the tension in the air, breathing grows difficult. Both lions staved and short of breath, their minds lose reason.
Charging forward these lions claws unsheathe their claws jumping forward beginning the battle of the starved.
One lion black and the other white, busy fighting no longer do they give attention to Yufang.
A window of opportunity is created, exploiting this Yufang lays down, picking up all he can, feasting upon it.
These two lions, of equal mental state and strength, compare hundreds upon hundreds of moves within their starved mindless state. However, each attack easily parried with a strike of equal power, the end of this battle becomes uncertain. The battle continues, however, although victory remains uncertain both sacrifice it, fighting to the death over surrender.
Seeing the poor mental state of these lions Yufang smiled, rapidly devouring beetles and other small bugs he murmurs a number, "9,999."
A crazed smile rises as Yufang picks up one last beetle. Standing up ominous laughter rings out as he devours the final beetle, "Heh, heh. A mere lion chancing at a bear? There shall be no chance, die!"
Charging forth Yufang having now acquired the strength of a bear, the lions stood no chance against his overbearing power, destined to meet death.
With merely one strike from Yufang victory is claimed and as per the ancient rules of the jungle, Yufang may now feast upon the fallen.
Crazed his smile arcs infinitely as Yufang chants, "Lion! Lion! Shall it be barbequed? Shall it be boiled? How will it be cooked? BBQ! Yeah, yeah BBQ LION!"
Putting the lions down, Yufang runs around collecting dry wood and with swift movements, a fire is lit, then Yufang finds sharp rock proceeds to skin the lions, cut open their stomachs and remove all internal organs.
Deciding on BBQ Yufang, collects 3 sticks making a spit roast. Allowing the meat to slowly cultivate in flames, 3 hours pass.
A divine aroma fills the air with the smell of perfectly cooked Lion. It's flavor destined to be impeccable Yufang's mouth waters, taking a seat upon a rock he makes a small cut devouring it.
A sheer look of euphoria as Yufang's face lights up biting down on the cut, perfectly slowly cooked BBQ the outer flesh held all the flavor inside, upon biting the inner flesh melts creating a burst of flavor.
Utterly satisfied with the flavor, Yufang craves more no longer taking small cuts, his primal instincts activate grabbing a whole lion and hastily devouring it. Having eaten bugs for 10 years, his body unsatisfied craves flavor. Grabbing the last Lion a look of sadness enters Yufang's eyes as he devours making haste.
His meal finished, like an animal. Satisfied Yufang lays down entering a deep slumber.
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