Tower Ascension

James nodded his head and walked back to his couch. Peter also sat down and soon they started discussing more the business. Later, he had the meal with them. He spends some time with his little sister and Camellia before entering the tower. Since vampires are already attacking his family, he knew he must hurry up.

And, the only way is by getting stronger. After entering the tower, he found it was already morning time. The sun had started to set on the sky. Every time he enters the tower, he gets this weird feeling.

How could some create such a divine thing as a tower? After all, there seem to be hundred different worlds inside a single tower, each with its sun. Although the world inside each floor doesn't seem to be big, it was still amazing.

"System, show my status!" Peter called out his status before planning for anything.

[Climber- Peter Johnson

Age- 21

Level- 10 (EXP- 83000/102400)

Trait- Adaptability, Stone Heart, Mind of a Hero, Triple Personalities

Talent- Mana Body

HP- 60

MP- 50

Internal Energy- 50

Genetic Power- 10

STR- 50

AGI- 50

VIT- 35

STM- 35

Passive Skills- Greed (Lv.1- 20%), Dying Divine Breath (Lv.1- 30%), Iron Body (Lv.4- 20%), Energy Absorption Skill (Lv.1- 50%)

Active Skills- Basic Sword Skill (Lv.8- 5%), Burning Sun Skill (Lv.5- 90%), Lesser Demon Transformation (Lv.4- 70%), Spirit Assimilation Skill (Lv.1- 80%)

Stat Points- 135

Fame Points- 280

Items- Healing Potion*9, Sword*2, Ring*2, Passive Skill*1, Armor*1 Active Skill*1Wooden Arrows Skill, Mana Coins*1240, Key of Guardian*1, Trident of Destruction, Mana Crystals*2000]

'Today, let's practice Basic Sword Skill to the level ten and also practice Iron Body. If I can improve these two, my strength will grow significantly. For now, let's not think about improving my level but if I can hunt monsters then it would be indeed possible.'

'And, system, distribute twenty points to each stat!' Peter commanded his system. In an instant, his stats changed to a new one. With the increase of his stats, a new feeling burst through his veins. It was power, an extra power.

He didn't hesitate to turn around and rushed towards the forest. While moving there, he asked others to visit him in the forest as well.

On the way to the forest, Peter realized there were a lot fewer monsters than he originally expected. But soon, he found a path. It was confusing because this path led to the middle of the forest.

He hasn't gone to the middle of the forest. So, when he saw this path, he got curious and rushed towards it. The path was rather silent and there was not a single monster. But, when he reached the middle, his eyes shrunk.

In front of him, a lion was sleeping. Its neck was covered with the ring of fire. Its paws and tail were also on fire. But, this wasn't the thing that intimidate him. Rather, when he looked at this lion, he got the same feeling that he got from the Wolf Leader in-floor zero dungeon.

Peter immediately understood its power level and thus he was a little confused on whether to take action or not. If he does take an action, he might be able to win but it would be a devastating battle. Suddenly, the sword appeared in his hand as he clenched his fist around it.

Fight! He wanted a battle. The battle is the fastest way to improve himself. He can't back down from the battle. Even though a single lion might not provide a lot of EXP, he can still use Greed during the battle.

'Hu!' Peter took a deep breath and release it but at this moment the lion suddenly raised its head. The lion's eyes fell on Peter's body and the mouth slowly opened. It made a lazy movement while standing up but when it did, its eyes were showing the thirst for blood.

"Come!" Peter walked near him while holding the sword. Seeing his intention, the lion slowly moved towards him. But, soon both of them started catching up the speed. When both picked up the speed, the wind blew like a hurricane and the huge force was carried out by their attacks.

Peter raised his sword like usual. The mana coats his sword and the flames formed the giant image of a dragon. The lion raised its claw and the flames burst out.

"Fire Dragon Cleaving Claw!"

Boom!

Peter's sword went straight down, without any tricks. It carried a massive force of the claw and smashed against the flaming claw of the lion. When the lion blocked the fire claw, the flames collided and combusted into an explosion.

The entire ground was swept away and the trees around them caught fire. But, Peter and the lion retreated after stomping their foot on the ground, creating a massive shake. Their movement blew up a strong wind that extinguished the little flames that were spread around.

Thud! Thud!

Peter and Lion landed on the ground at the same time. They looked at each other and rushed towards each other once again.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Bang! Bang!

In less than a minute, they exchanged dozens of blows. The destructive power of their collision swept the forest and the monster living in the forest started panicking. But suddenly, Peter stopped. He dispersed his mana and once again continued.

As soon as he dispersed mana, he started falling into a disadvantage. Previously, he was using flames and explosions to offset the lion's fierce attacks but now he was using his sword without mana or internal energy.

Although mana increases the level faster, he wanted to feel the sword. Swing, Stab, Slash, each of these were basics of the sword. And, he wanted to feel them again. He held his sword tightly so that he would be able to bear the impact.

At this moment, he was trying to understand Basic Sword Skills more. During the battle, the lion kept making several wounds on his body and to the point where his HP decreased to fifty.

'Sword! What is the sword? From those novels that I read, Swordsmanship belongs to the path of a sword cultivator. But, this is not cultivation. So, how can I improve my sword power?'

'Power! If I can exert more power into the sword then I can improve it but how can I get that power? It's impossible. Speed! This is something I can improve but with the fix agility my speed is also fixed.'

'These two things are currently impossible to improve but there are other things that could be improved. Soft and Hard! If I am not wrong then the movement of my hand represents Soft and the destructiveness of my attack represents Hard.'

'These two things can be improved. The movement of my hand and the destructiveness of the strike. If I can move fast, I can generate more force. This means I can increase the destructiveness of the strike. These two are correlated to each other just like strength and speed.'

'But, the only difference is that I can improve these but I can't improve them.'

Peter took a deep breath and finally stopped his movement. He was thinking while fighting against the lion. Even though he was at the disadvantage, he was able to put up a fight.

Soon, Peter started moving his hands faster. But, he didn't move it randomly. But, rather he made the same basic movements like slash and stab but with faster speed and better accuracy.

Slowly, his control over the Basic Sword Skill started blooming. It was with the help of Divine Dying Skill buff, he was able to improve five times faster. In just a few minutes, his sword skill reached the ninth level.

Bang!

Suddenly, the lion smashed its claws on the ground and created a shockwave, making Peter retreat. But as soon as Peter retreated, Lion erupts flames on both of its claws and stood on its rear legs.

Clap!

The lion-faced Peter and clapped its flaming paws. Suddenly, two powerful five inches thick walls of flame rushed towards Peter. At this moment, Peter closed his eyes. His Sword Skill level was rising up. Suddenly, he opened his eyes when the Sword skill reached 99% of the ninth level.

"Instant Kill!"

Whoosh! Splash!

Suddenly, Peter disappeared. The walls were cut in half and the sword sliced the head of the lion. When Peter appeared, he was behind the alone. He raised his sword and saw a red energy coating his sword. It wasn't mana. It wasn't internal energy.

Rather, it was his spirit power. But, it wasn't simply his spirit power rather something else. But before he could further look at it, the red energy fades away. At this moment, a notification rang on his mind

[Basic Sword Skill has reached the requirement for Evolution.]

[Would you like to evolve it?]

Peter clicked on yes and another panel appeared.

[Advance Sword Skill has reached the requirement for replacement]

[Would you like to evolve Basic Sword Skill into Advance Sword Skill?]

[Note: Once it is confirmed, the Basic Sword Skill will be replaced by Advance Sword Skill and no further slot will be consumed.]

"Yes!" Peter smirked as he clicked on the yes.

Suddenly, his eyes forcefully shut down and the red energy suddenly burst out of him.