The Card Cultivation System
CCS-288'S

Xika returned to the entrance to the mountain. There are a lot of people waiting there. When the crowd saw that Xika had returned, they all cheered in greeting and flattering her. Not even a few girls his age were looking at him shyly.

Of course Xika was confused why all these people were shouting so much? But then he turned his head and saw a large screen of light floating above the entrance towards the Mountain. On the screen was her face which was currently confused.

In that case, could it be that his entire fight had been seen by everyone? That was only a reasonable explanation given that everyone suddenly cheered for him. But honestly, he did not like all his fights shown to the crowd. That meant that all his secrets, as well as all his techniques were discovered. God fucking.

Xika looked at the crowd that was still continuing to cheer. He looked at them and tried to find out if anyone was acting suspicious. Almost all his cards have been found out, he has to be careful at this time. But then, his eyes looked at the two figures.

The figure of the first one smiled at him, while the other figure was snorting proudly. Both of those figures were his brothers. Huo Bing and Heiliao.

Suddenly the feeling disappeared. Even if anyone was acting suspicious, Huo Bing and Heiliao would have already noticed it first. Maybe he took too long in the competition, so used to be vigilant and act alone. Fortunately, he is no longer alone.

He walked closer to the two through the crowd. Many praised him, or simply intended to shake his hand. He refused everything until he finally got to the front of the two.

"Heh, good job." Huo Bing patted his shoulder while smiling proudly.

"God." Heiliao only snorted proudly. But without saying anything Xika knew what the wolf felt for her.

Then the three walked away from the crowd and returned to the Jade Village, their beloved residence. Behind Xika, came Li Tang and Liang Jihua. The two were not winners, but they were nevertheless greeted with cheers by the crowd.

Li Tang, even though he had not won but had displayed an unusual ability. In addition, of the eight participants, in addition to Xika and Liang Jihua, you could say that they are in the best condition right now.

While Liang Jihua, he did not win. He also did not show any extraordinary abilities. But she's beautiful. That was enough for the crowd to cheer him up.

Next, behind the two, followed Yun Xingzhao and the other three bodies that were in a miserable state that seemed to be Zhen Fang, Di Lang, and Tian Li. From his appearance, Tian Li was at his best.

But in fact they suffered the same injury. The path of cultivation had been closed to Tian Li. He had no chance to cultivate anymore. At Lang too, even though he still had his dantian, but his entire vein had been covered. It seemed impossible to heal his entire vein, making it impossible for him to cultivate as well.

As for Zhen Fang, his entire body was charred. It is hard to know if he is alive or dead. Even if life, it feels like just living life as an ordinary human being is also a miracle.

Lastly, come out Han Feng. This time, no one cheered for him. No, no, no one dared to even speak. Everyone held their breath seeing the state of the man who was said to be the winner of this year's competition. This man, who had been in Low-Jack, was defeated by a Qi 8 Forming cultivator?

Then, when they saw the four bodies filled with wounds lined up, all of them immediately gulped. Indeed, Xika was the dark horse of this competition. He showed incredible things in his fight. But when he saw those who became his opponents now fared poorly............Indeed, cultivation is a painful path and is filled with suffering.

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Jade Village, Xika's room.

Huo Bing and Heiliao laid Xika on her bed. Xika was silent ever since she entered the Jade Village. The atmosphere felt different since Xingli left. Though he expected a warm welcome from Xingli for his victory. Unfortunately, the girl has left.

Besides, will his uncle hear his name? If he heard, would his uncle come to look for him? Then-then

"That's it. You already won. Stop contemplating, celebrate your victory even if only for a moment. I know there's still a lot to worry about, but let's stop for a moment and enjoy the moment. Okay?" said Huo Bing looking at Xika who would sink into his mind if not immediately stopped.

Xika was silent for a moment and smiled. He nodded, then closed his eyes to rest. In the competition, he could not sleep quietly. Even if he can detect the presence of enemies, it still feels different when he sleeps here, with his two brothers.

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Xika woke up refreshed from her sleep. He did not find Huo Bing and Heiliao beside him. Maybe they're out. He stretched his body and then walked out. I don't know how long he's been asleep, but his body feels better.

When he opened the door to his room, a beautiful girl was waiting for him. The girl who had been filling her heart and mind all along. The girl he remembers wherever he goes and whatever he does. The first girl to break his heart.

Yin Xingli's.

He rushed over to Yin Xingli. He was about to reach Yin Xingli's two hands, but a huge wind pressure appeared behind him. Xika turned her head and looked at the same man who took Xingli away back then. Now the man smashed his fist and Xika again crashed helplessly like before.

Huo Bing and Heiliao appeared. They attacked the man, but like before, both of them were unable to do anything. After throwing Huo Bing and Heiliao away, the man took Xingli away. Xingli could only stare at him helplessly before shedding tears.

"UAHHH!!!"

Xika woke up from her dream. Xingli and. Why does he dream of them? Did something happen to Xingli? It felt impossible considering the strength of that servant man. Perhaps, the dream had purposely come to remind him. Even if he had won this competition, he was still weak. The journey is long. This is not the time to be complacent.

He moved out of his bed while fumbling his body. This time was not a dream, although Huo Bing and Heiliao were both invisible. He opened the door and hoped that Xingli was waiting for him, just like in his dream. But what he saw was,

"Congratulations!"

Di He greeted her the exit. He was astonished by Xika's disappointed face, even though the man had just won. What disappointed him?

"In He yes. How long have I been asleep?"

"Not too long, maybe only about a few hours. How you feeling? Is it better?"

"so. Thank ye. Where are Huo Bing and Heiliao?"

"They came out a while ago. They should be back soon. Ah, that's them!" di He said as he headed towards the two figures who opened the gate of the Jade Village door.

"Where have you been?" xika said hello to the two.

"Gathering information. You didn't know that your fight just caused a huge stir? Many higher-ups were amazed but many were also angry at the way you finished off the remaining participants."

"Ohhh...." Xika recalled her fight some time ago. Three out of four terrible bodies is not his fault, is it? He admitted that the Tian Li case was deliberate. But at Lang? That was his mistake.

Regarding Zhen Fang and Han Feng. But it was also because Zhen Fang was using exploding armor and Han Feng was consuming Berserk Pill.

"By the way, Jing Wei wants to meet you. Ah, and then you're invited to dinner together. Tomorrow morning the sects will depart and return to their territory. So tonight's banquet as a victory feast and a farewell feast."

Also true. Li Tang, Yun Xingzhao, Liu Shang and the others were about to leave the Academy. It felt good that he could meet them, but it was sad that they would soon be separated. It seems he should enjoy tonight as best he can.

Xika stepped out together with Huo Bing and Heiliao. It was dangerous to roam alone at a time when many higher-ups were angry with him. Moreover, it felt like he had not walked with the two for a long time so he missed them enough. But he will not say it, because they will certainly be big heads if they know it.

"Aah!" Xika stopped and looked at Di He. "In the competition. He...wounded badly. Maybe he won't be able to cultivate anymore......"

"Ohhh......At Lang huh? Let it. He never thought I existed. So do I. I don't care what happens to him even if he dies. Just relax. Ah, but maybe my dad won't be as thoughtful as I am. At that time, I will try to support you."

"Thank you." Xika smiled then turned around and went towards Jing Wei.

On the way, many looked at him in awe or horror, some cheered or shouted to him and congratulated him. Xika only responded to them as she could. Currently, most Academy citizens liked him. But Xika would not forget their attitude when she fought Hua Zhantian.

Xika arrived at the Main Building. He went up to Jing Wei's room.

GECK! GECK!

"Lake in." A voice sounded from inside answering.

Xika opened the door and found Jing Wei sitting behind her. He found no one else but Jing Wei there. Huo Bing and Heiliao stepped in then closed the door tightly.

Jing Wei turned around and frowned seeing Huo Bing and Heiliao also coming along, but did not bother about it any further.

"What's wrong?" xika asked started the conversation because Jing Wei had only been quiet from earlier.

After a long sigh, the end of Jing Wei said,

"Son, are you crazy?!"