C20 (1/2)
There were nine instantaneous steps.
The first level of cultivation allowed one to instantly increase one's speed by one fold. After that, with every level, the speed would increase by another fold.
Mastery of the ninth layer was as fast as the lightning. In an instant, he could unleash nine times the speed of light, comparable to the legendary earth shrinking technique!
If he could comprehend instant steps, in the future when the Demon Hunt Squads encountered a group of demons, Zhou Qing's efficiency would double. This was secondary.
When facing an enemy, their speed would suddenly double. It was enough to catch the opponent off guard. If they couldn't beat him, they could have the advantage of speed when running for their lives …
This was the most important boost that instantaneous movement could bring to Zhou Qing!
Comprehending Instantaneous Steps, no matter if it was one's combat power or life-saving methods, they would all rise to another level!
Two days later, in a secluded gorge outside a certain lush ancient forest.
Zhou Qing's clothes were all soaked, and even his hair was dripping with water. However, he was still standing by a lake within the valley. He held his breath, and his eyes were calm.
After taking in a deep breath, he abruptly tapped the tip of his foot and charged towards the surface of the lake.
The moment he took a step forward, his speed increased to the limit so fast that it was almost impossible to see with the naked eye.
Puff puff puff!
The sound of water being stepped on sounded out. The instant his feet touched the surface of the lake, Zhou Qing actually jumped into the water and ran. He did not fall into the lake.
With every step he took, a ripple would form under his feet. Within two breaths, he had crossed half of the lake. He was now over a hundred feet away!
However, just as he was about to take another step, Zhou Qing suddenly stopped in his tracks. He staggered, and then fell into the water in a sorry state.
As he crawled out of the lake, he ignored his drenched clothes and closed his eyes to think carefully.
He recalled the circulation diagram of his Instantaneous Steps in his mind. He recalled how his feet, ankles, and even the way his legs exerted force when they erupted, as well as the feeling when he stepped into the water.
After a few moments, Zhou Qing suddenly opened his eyes. All 361 vortexes of spiritual energy erupted at the same time, and a surge of spiritual energy rushed into his legs.
With a tap of his toes, he dashed towards the surface of the lake at an extreme speed, his figure blurring.
Puff puff puff!
The sound of footsteps could be heard incessantly. Zhou Qing's speed was as fast as thunder, but his posture was extremely graceful as he skimmed over the surface of the lake.
This time, he didn't fall into the water. In one breath, he crossed the lake and finally landed on the other side.
”Success.”
As Zhou Qing turned around to look at the rippling lake surface, his lips finally curled up into a happy smile.
”Your perception is quite good. I never thought that you would be able to enter the sect in just three days.”
Even someone as haughty as him had a hint of shock in his tone.
”If I want to use instant movement in actual combat, I'll need a lot of practice.”
After receiving the praise of the Cursed Spirit, Zhou Qing did not become arrogant. He circulated his Spiritual Energy to dry his clothes, and after that, he did not stay any longer and hurried towards White Ridge City.
Demon Hunt Squad Hall.
”Senior, submit the mission.”
Zhou Qing stood in front of the counter and said solemnly.
Behind the counter, an old man in his sixties was napping, leaning back in his chair. Hearing this, he opened his turbid eyes, glancing at Zhou Qing. He calmly said: ”Record the magical mirror, the Demon Hunt Order, and the spoils of war.”
Zhou Qing nodded slightly, taking out a magic mirror and Demon Hunt Squad Token and placing them on the counter. Immediately retreating half a step, he waved his hand.
Five scarlet Raging Flame Bulls, a Green Shadow Eagle egg, dozens of demon wolf heads stained in blood, and other large and small spoils of war …
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Qing's spoils of war filled the front of the counter.
Shouts of surprise were heard from all directions of the Demon Hunt Squad's great hall. That sixty year old elder who was originally lazy, suddenly stood up upon seeing this.
”Song Changqing, break through to the peak of the spirit realm …” ”You completed six Earth rank missions in three days?”
Spiritual energy surged from his hand, and after the elder examined Zhou Qing's Demon Hunt Squad Token, his aged face was immediately filled with shock!
He had seen Demon Hunters who completed multiple missions in a single go, before returning to submit them at the same time.
It was indeed his first time seeing someone at the peak of the spirit realm accept an Earth rank mission in such a short amount of time!
Besides, the kid before him was dressed neatly and looked full of energy. How could he put in the slightest effort?
Not only was the old man shocked, but the other cultivators in the Demon Hunt Squad's great hall were also staring at Zhou Qing in shock, as if they were looking at a monster.
Zhou Qing didn't explain any further, instead letting the old man record the reward in his own Demon Hunt Squad Token, before returning to the front of the list.
After completing six Earth rank missions, Zhou Qing had earned 3000 gold, as well as 800 points.
After pondering over the rewards list for a moment, he accepted ten missions in one go, all of which were Earth rank. Then, he turned around and left.
Looking at Zhou Qing's back, the old man behind the counter narrowed his eyes.
This little fellow wasn't simple.
There were only seven days left before the ten-day deadline, and time was of the essence. Zhou Qing began to accept large amounts of Earth rank missions, earning points crazily while relying on actual combat to continuously improve his grasp of the Teleportation Steps.
On the evening of the fifth day, Zhou Qing returned and submitted ten Earth rank missions for 5000 gold and 950 points.
On the morning of the seventh day, Zhou Qing returned as scheduled and submitted ten Earth rank missions for 4,000 gold as well as 1000 points.
On the afternoon of the eighth day, Zhou Qing stepped into the Demon Hunt Squad's great hall, and just as he entered, he heard the shocked voices of the surrounding cultivators.
”The points demon is back!”
”This time, it's only been a day. Could it be that he has also completed ten Earth rank missions?”
Someone murmured, not daring to believe it.