Chapter 518: Side story — The Robber of the Lord Part 3 (Physical Book Giveaway)

Si Tianming decided to take out another loan.
He had originally borrowed thirty cultivation points, repaid twenty, and still had ten left.
Now, he borrowed another fifty, and with the remaining ten, he was now sixty cultivation points short.
However, Si Tianming believed that if he made it into the top ten of the Ten Clans Competition and received the cultivation reward, he would definitely be able to repay the loan.
Su Chen wasn't surprised that Si Tianming was taking out another loan.
Because it was human nature.
Having tasted the benefits of borrowing cultivation points, when faced with something impossible, Si Tianming's first thought would undoubtedly be the Heaven-Seizing Creation Divine Art.
Feng Qing was Si Tianming's catalyst.
In the end, Si Tianming successfully advanced to the top ten of the Ten Clans Competition.
"Brother Tianming, you're so amazing!" Feng Qing exclaimed, her eyes filled with admiration.
Si Tianming was very satisfied; he had emerged like a dark horse, becoming the most dazzling star on the field.
His father could finally hold his head high within the clan.
His mother no longer had to bow her head and do dangerous jobs to support the family.
A prodigy like him!
"But...if only Brother Tianming could make it into the top three of the Ten Clans Grand Competition!"
"If Brother Siming could make it into the top three of the Ten Clans Grand Competition, he would surely shine even brighter, and he would also receive a Royal-level weapon, a Royal-level cultivation technique, and a Creation Pill!"
Feng Qing clasped her hands together, making a sincere wish.
Through Feng Qing's words, Si Tianming was very tempted.
His current cultivation level was the third level of the Profound Realm.
The third place was the fourth level of the Profound Realm.
If he could reach the fourth level of the Profound Realm, wouldn't he have a chance to enter the top three of the Ten Clans Grand Competition?
Then, who would dare to look down on him?
Thinking of this, Si Tianming gritted his teeth and borrowed another forty cultivation points, advancing his cultivation to the fourth level of the Profound Realm.
He already owed 100 cultivation points. At a steady pace, it wouldn't be enough to pay it off in a year. He needed to find ways to acquire more resources to accelerate his cultivation and clear his debt.
Su Chen was somewhat surprised by how quickly Si Tianming had fallen from grace.
"It seems I need to add some restrictions to my cultivation technique. For example, the higher the cultivation level, the higher the loan amount."
This was 'credit'.
Su Chen pondered.
With good 'credit,' the loan period could be extended.
It would be easier for him to reap the benefits.
Si Tianming was his guinea pig.
......
Showing off was fun for a while, and even more so for a long time.
After the fun, Si Tianming discovered a problem.
He had indeed become the number one genius of the ten clans, but he also owed a whopping 200 cultivation points.
This time, he needed to repay not only his brothers, but also his hands and legs.
Without limbs, what should he do?
"No... I absolutely cannot fail to repay!" Si Tianming shuddered.
The joy of becoming the top prodigy in the Ten Clans Grand Competition gradually faded.
Si Tianming began to cultivate with all his might.
However, Si Tianming soon discovered something.
His cultivation technique, the Heaven-Seizing Creation Technique, had actually broken through, advancing from the first level to the second.
He could borrow more cultivation points, and the repayment period had been extended from one year to two years.
This relieved Si Tianming.
"I really am still the prodigy who can borrow the most points! In two years, I can definitely repay all my cultivation points!"
Si Tianming's thoughts were very optimistic.
But he gradually discovered something.
Over the course of two years, his cultivation level stagnated, while others' progressed steadily.
Soon, someone noticed something amiss with Si Tianming.
"Si Tianming, you must have used some evil technique to break through your cultivation!" Faced with accusations, Si Tianming had no choice but to grit his teeth and lie again about his cultivation level.
He couldn't reveal any flaws, letting others know the true nature of this peerless prodigy.
Otherwise, all the status he had achieved would vanish.
And he would become a disgrace to his clan, implicating his family.
His breakthrough in cultivation was based on a solid foundation; even the clan elders couldn't detect anything wrong.
In the end, Si Tianming successfully silenced the doubters.
But it was only temporary. Once you weave the first lie, you have to weave countless more to complete it.
Si Tianming had fallen into the trap of countless lies.
Si Tianming's successive breakthroughs caused quite a stir within the clan.
Some even vaguely believed that Si Tianming was the number one genius after Su Chen.
This reputation also reached Si Changgeng's ears.
"Chen'er, that Si Tianming's talent is very strong, and he has already gained the support of some old fogies who still have ulterior motives."
"Should we..."
A cold glint flashed in Si Changgeng's eyes.
As the head of the Si clan, he was naturally not a naive and merciful person.
"So, in the end, I'm still playing the villain," Su Chen muttered to himself.
Su Chen liked Si Changgeng's ruthless methods.
But Si Tianming was his guinea pig; if he were killed outright, it would be a huge loss for him.
Therefore, Su Chen dismissed Si Changgeng's idea.
"Father, are you worried that he will threaten me?" Su Chen simply smiled slightly.
But there was an indifference in his smile.
Upon hearing this, Si Changgeng thought of Su Chen's cultivation level—a Desolate Saint!—and instantly calmed his mind.
Su Chen didn't care about Si Tianming.
Because he was about to die.
Meanwhile, in another secret chamber, Si Tianming's eyes were bloodshot.
"Why...why can't I borrow any more cultivation points now?"
"Even the Heaven-Seizing Creation Technique can't be cultivated!"
"No...I can't die!"
Si Tianming was like a trapped beast, still wanting to fight back.
But he now owed a full thousand cultivation points.
He simply couldn't repay them.
He was finished!
Si Tianming fell from heaven to hell; his cultivation stagnated, and he could no longer prove himself.
He could feel the disdain and contemptuous gazes around him.
His cultivation was disappearing little by little, his body was dissipating little by little, and he watched all this with conscious awareness, but he was powerless to do anything.
His entire being transformed into an invisible thread, connecting to the other end before being swiftly pulled away.
Si Tianming was dead. His 'cause' of existence was gone. Su Chen replaced Si Tianming's trace in the world, inheriting his 'effect' and replacing his 'cause'.
"Not bad, not bad."
Su Chen narrowed his eyes, a rare moment of joy in his heart.
In terms of value, Si Tianming was worth ten thousand cultivation points, after all, his future fortune was not low, and he could break through to become a saint.
He only invested 1,000 cultivation points and earned ten times that amount.
This was the contract he wrote in the Heaven-Seizing Creation Technique.
Having perfected the Heaven-Seizing Creation Technique with the help of the Heavenly Mandate, Su Chen turned his gaze towards the direction beyond the Desolate Ancient Mountains.
Sharing is the true essence; the Desolate Ancient Mountains were ultimately too small.
Su Chen didn't teach this technique to his other clansmen.
This thing was like a drug; his own people couldn't touch it.
However, Su Chen had no such concerns about the geniuses of the Divine Race.
An ancient mask appeared on his face, concealing his appearance and aura, making him seem like an ancient being walking through time.
He left the Desolate Ancient Mountains!
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