Beggar Cultivation System

Apollo stared at the "fireworks" on the ground for a moment before he took a step back.

Having found Seven's weakness, Apollo gained confidence. As long as he could use his Lightning Attribute, he could defeat them, as they were almost indestructible as long as they had the red smoke around them.

The previous explosion caused a loud noise; the people inside the mansion must have felt it and were alerted. Apollo turned to the stairs that would lead him to the third floor.

He was about to walk up when he stopped and turned to the direction where his companion had disappeared. He thought for a while before he proceeded to walk up the stairs. He couldn't waste any more time.

And as he walked up the stairs, he concluded that there must be another mini-boss on the third floor, very likely one of the Sevens, maybe Six. Which meant he would have to fight again.

A waste of time, which he couldn't afford at the moment.

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Meanwhile, back on the north side of Klown City.

On top of the wall, the Callum North Guard Captain turned to his subordinate. "Still no news?" he asked with a frown.

"No, sir," the silver-armored guard answered.

Hearing this, the Captain let out a sigh of disappointment.

"Like we told you, you guys have been abandoned," Nathan said as he stopped beside the captain, binoculars in hand as he began using them to see the situation in the far distance.

"Why would they do that?" the Captain asked with a heavy expression.

"It's to keep us at bay, of course," Nathan answered while putting away the binoculars. "Maybe if your Family Head didn't die, you wouldn't be here and would probably be enjoying yourself with some expensive alcohol and beast meat."

"Why not tell me what's really happening?" the Captain asked, ignoring the Kleinford family head's other remarks.

"You still don't get it? Or do you refuse to acknowledge it?" Nathan raised an eyebrow at the North Guard Captain.

The Captain avoided eye contact, glancing at the Duskfang in the distance. "The Mayor is going to wreak havoc; we are here to stop it," Nathan finally said, and as the Captain didn't respond, he didn't elaborate further. But the Captain was smart enough to understand those words.

The Callum Captain nodded. He was about to say something when a loud howl echoed.

Nathan and the Captain turned toward the sound, then successive howls reverberated from the distance.
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The tension in the air suddenly increased. Nathan raised the binoculars to his eyes and saw people clad in black robes standing in front of the Duskfang Shadowtails.

At the same time, a whistling sound echoed from behind them before intense heat landed beside them.

Nathan didn't have to turn around to know the newcomer.

"D*mn, he's really determined," Master Popo's voice came from behind before he stopped beside the Kleinford family head. "I wonder how long he's been preparing for this."

"Since the moment he came into power," Nathan said. The sound of howling grew louder as seconds passed, and when it reached its peak, silence replaced it—but only for a moment, as the black mass began moving once more, their four feet crushing the ground with great force. "They're attacking."

"You guys should step back, I can handle this," Master Popo jumped onto the railing, the wind blowing his hanfu robe to the side, revealing his two eggs.

The Captain, Nathan, and the other guards could only turn away. "Don't listen to him," Nathan said, his body floating a few meters up in the air. "We are going to kill all these monsters!"

The guards hurriedly picked up their weapons, some jumping off the wall and landing on the ground.

"Hey, don't steal the limelight from me," Master Popo said, his body also floating up in the air.

"Just shut up, old man, and do your thing," Nathan said irritably.

"Old man?!" Master Popo glared at Kleinford. "You better watch your mouth!"

"Or what?" Nathan challenged.

"I'll kick your *ss!"

"Then do it! Don't just talk!"

At the same time, cultivators from other martial schools appeared on the scene. They ignored the bickering pair and focused on the approaching monsters.

They were shocked at the number of Duskfangs coming their way; nevertheless, they didn't lose confidence.

These martial schools, although not as strong and influential as the three main cultivation schools in the city, have strength that one shouldn't ignore, especially when they are working together.

But not all of them came to help, as some smaller martial schools had already been bribed by the Mayor.

When Nathan and Master Popo were about to get into a fight, the sound of metal and claws clashing came from below. The two turned toward the sound at the same time.

"Let's stop this childishness and join the fight!" Nathan said, his black hanfu robe turning darker than the night sky, while his hair elongated as if made of pure ink.

"Tsk," Master Popo clicked his tongue. Although he wanted to beat up Nathan for calling him an old man, he still knew his priorities. He flew above the monsters, and suddenly, the surrounding Qi started to be drawn toward him. Yellow-red light materialized around him, and then a giant shrine made of intense fire formed.

The Headmaster of the Fire Shrine Cultivation School sat cross-legged inside the pavilion.

The heat from his technique instantly killed dozens of Duskfangs below him.

Meanwhile, the other cultivators began using their techniques at the same time. Soon enough, the north side of Klown City was covered in various kinds of special effects.

However, people soon realized that the number of monsters was far greater than expected.

Nathan Kleinford appeared right in front of a surprised black-robed man, one of the people responsible for controlling the Duskfangs.

He thrust his ink-covered hand deep into the man's chest.

"Answer my question honestly: how many monsters are there?" Nathan asked, his hand clutching the man's heart.

"Our Saviour will rule this city! This region! And this world!" the man said, and as he was about to proclaim their Saviour's power, his heart shattered in Nathan's grip.

"Useless," Nathan said. Four Duskfangs jumped at him, and with a slice of his hand, the monsters were cut in half as if they were pieces of tofu. But more wolves arrived and attacked him. "This is going to take longer."

Nathan realized that they wouldn't be able to clear all these monsters immediately. This would prevent him from going to Klown's mansion as soon as possible.

As he decimated all the monsters he could see, he began to think about the beggar. Hold out as long as you can, Yoma; people's lives are still important, Nathan thought.

He couldn't just abandon this place, as once their defense broke down, the innocent people inside the city would die.