Chapter 11: Master Akira’s Semblance
Ever since the Void Invasion eleven years ago… Master Akira had been credited with undeniable fame and success. For his "heroic act" of defeating the Void God! However, he was deeply troubled. Because, he had been credited with something that he had not even done! The riches and fame are just too good to give away, so why the hell would he admit?
But in his mind, he wanted to find the person who defeated the Void God and become his disciple. Because, what he had witnessed that day… was beyond comprehension.
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That day, Xero was beneath the rubble still curled up as he waited. The city had been a total wreck, this had been the most destruction the state had ever faced! It was billions in damage, and the government had to fund everything! But, they soon recovered their losses.
The Cultivation Sage Affiliate Group had flied on their swords, and reached the site. Immediately, they scoured and searched the place for any survivors, and they cleared out some of the rubble. And then they saw Xero. One female cultivator was captivated by Xero's cuteness!
Who could resist 5 year old Xero~
They helped him up, and had noticed that there were golden, glowing pulsing roots on his cheek and hands, including his arms. This was because Xero's seal had broken a little, and he had to get home fast. There was some dust on his cheek and face because of the rubble.
The female cultivator came closer, her cantaloupe-sized breasts brushed against Xero's face as she observed. Though, Xero remained completely still and calm. Because in his abnormal state, if he makes even the slightest hint of movement, her head would be blasted into space with devastating force and power that'll shatter the buildings and roads behind it.
And Xero didn't want to fund that!
So, he remained completely still.
One male cultivator noticed the closeness, and pointed it out, "Hey, uh… You're a little too close to the kid."
The female cultivator pulled away, "Oh! Sorry about that…"
"It seems that this place is circulating with qi. And the soul from the Void God is still seeping away… So the person that defeated him may still be here."
There were other cultivators helping and evacuating civilians. The Void God and his army had been able to travel to the human world via dimension travel because of the "Dimensional Force Between Worlds." It was a concept scientists had come up with to explain that there are different civilizations and worlds. And it appears, that it had been real. It cracked a little, that's why a large purplish warping portal that stretched so much li had been summoned.
The female cultivator nodded, and then looked to Xero again and kneeled to him as if she was caressing a baby, "Hey. Do you know what happened here? Who defeated the Void God?"
Xero, without uttering a word, pointed to a nearby unassuming person who had just emerged from the rubble coughing blood. And that was none other than Master Akira.
Immediately, news reporters and journalists had swarmed him, praising him for his heroic act. And he was eventually rushed to the hospital along with the cultivators that had fought alongside him.
Ever since that day, Master Akira had funded an investigation to try and find the person that gave him the opportunity. Eleven years later, he eventually found him! But he did not want to boldly walk up, so he just observed.
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Friday evening, in the last period before school ended. Xero knew that somebody was following and stalking him, it had been obvious to him since day one but he payed it no mind, thinking it would give up soon enough. But, it had become slightly irritating.
Xero already knew it was Master Akira. And this was a problem for him…
His eyes are a trillion times more sensitive than the most powerful ray burst in human history. And his ears are like a monitor to the planets core and orbit. Combined with his "Seven Art of Dao: Heavenly Analysis" ability, he could lock onto any person in the entire universe with just a thought. And nobody could hide from him really.
…
Master Akira had found out the person who had credited him with the act, was a student at No.90 High.
The window rolled down, as he was sitting in his super car waiting.
"Master, school has ended. The student you are looking for might come out now." His bodyguard said with a bow, hands clasped behind his back.
Master Akira nodded.
Xero came out, and immediately the bodyguard rushed to him.
"Zhang Xero, student of No. 90 Cultivation High School," he said with a serious tone. He then bowed as he said, "Master Akira, head of the Committee Group, wants to have a word with you."
Xero knew that he had no choice but to accept. So he subtly followed the bodyguard, and he opened the door for him as he entered. Immediately, Master Akira was overjoyed.
"It was you! Wasn't it? You defeated the Void God eleven years ago!"
Xero: T_T
This was a one in a lifetime situation! Be happy, you idiot!
Xero scrolled through his memory as he used "Memory Excel and Removal." An ancient ability that allows the user to scroll, break, create, or manipulate memories of others. Xero could clearly see everything that had occurred in Master Akira's life, including the Void Invasion. And he could not help but sigh.
"Please! Master Xero, can I be your disciple!" He said as he kneeled, pleading with him.
"I saw what you can do, this is unlike anything I could ever imagine! Please Master Xero, teach me your ways!"
Xero knew this would be a nag. And he wanted to eat Custard Bun snacks right now! So in order for this situation to progress faster, he just subtly agreed. And then he exited the car and went home. And he thought what he could do, while he was sitting in his desk at his room.
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It was Saturday morning, and Xero woke up with a yawn. His cat pajamas rustled as he stood up and stretched. Today was one of a kind. It was peaceful, he separated the curtains then suddenly… his nose twitched rapidly. Xero knew what this meant, and immediately he was crushed. This had first started when he was four, but he didn't know the meaning back then. But now, he knows. It was like a danger analysis.
Twitched for 1-5 mins, Danger: one star, minor event.
Twitched for 5-10 mins, Danger: two stars, burglary.
Twitched for 10-20 mins, Danger: three to four stars, invasion.
Twitched for 20-50 mins, Danger: five stars, destruction of the planet.
Twitched for 50 to an hour, Danger: ??? stars, destruction of the entire universe
And frankly, he was quite heartbroken. Because nothing good had ever happened when his nose twitched! While he was observing in the mirror, he saw how twitchy it was.
When his nose twitched eleven years ago, that was when the Void Invasion happened!
So what the hell could be happening now?!
Xero payed it no mind, and went downstairs shortly after brushing his teeth. The nose twitching subtly stopped.
Lin Mei, "Xiaoluo! Breakfast is ready!"
Xero sat down at the table.
Zhang Wei eyed him warily as he laid the new fork he bought for 100 Yuan. It was made with Hard Coal, in this world, it's practically unbreakable! The couple had always made their materials out of coal, diamond or gold, afraid Xero might break them accidentally.
"Here. Don't, break it this time."
Lin Mei laid Xero's food in front of him, two eggs with one sausage. A typical breakfast his mother prepared for the weekends.
Xero pinched his fork using his right as it was automatically positioned in his hand. He was about to eat.
"Hurry up! You don't want to be late for your date, do you?"
Xero paused his motion, and looked to his father.
A date? Nobody had mentioned anything about a damn date!
"What, why are you looking at me? I didn't do anything this time, son." Zhang Wei said, defending himself. "If you think your mom is bluffing, then please explain that black limo that's parked conveniently outside?"
Xero stood up and went to the kitchen window to check, and he saw Misaki waving at him with a gentle smile, as if they had done this before!
Xero closed the curtains slowly with uneasiness. How the hell are people finding his damn address?
Xero then went back to the table and sat back down.
"She bought your mom designer products and pills from Dove. It was limited edition, and your mom has been happy for the past hour or so." Zhang Wei said, throwing a dismissive hand.
She had made the first move, before Xero. And she hadn't even alerted him about it…
Xero was stuck with two choices that will inevitably lead to the same fate. Either he declines the offer, although his mom would probably be mad, and he wouldn't want that. Or he accepts, and gets exposure which is contradictory to his plan.
If he accepts, then obviously the school would know about it! Even the neighboring schools, since Misaki is pretty much a big deal.
But it doesn't really matter, Xero would get exposure either way. He had already gained some exposure from the entrance exam, so if he declines, the school would know about it too, and he would be bullied as "the bastard who didn't accept Misaki's advances."
So it doesn't matter what he chooses.
Xero was stuck in a psychological dilemma!
Xero wanted to speak but Zhang Wei interrupted, "Look son. I'm not even mad, in fact I'm just saying. Zhang DNA has some remarkable and unique attributes y'know? That's how I bagged your mom."
Lin Mei exclaimed from the kitchen, "Stay safe! And stay as long as you'd like!"
Zhang Wei, "Stay safe… in every means possible."
Xero knew exactly what he meant.
Zhang Wei brought out a pack of condoms, and pushed it to Xero with a "my son is finally gonna get laid!" expression on his face.
"This is optional. Make sure you pull out quickly though! I don't want any problems with her father."
Hearing that, Xero broke the fork in half by just tightening his hand. There's no way his father gave him protection, as if he was that irresponsible!