Demon Slayer: I Level Up Alone

Chapter 18

Epic item in the Universal Mall: Secret Art of Spiritual Power

"Hiss... it's actually priced at 3 million sword strikes."

Akito looked at his remaining sword strikes, which was just over 3.8 million, and fell into deep thought.

"Now that I've integrated defense, speed, and attack, this secret art of spiritual power is like dew in a hot desert for me... so..."

"Buy it, opportunities are fleeting; if missed, it's gone. With over 800,000 sword strikes left, I can first improve my speed."

"After all, the effects of the Strengthening Technique and the Immortal Physique are already sufficient for me at the moment..."

With excitement, Akito clicked to purchase, and in an instant, the balance of sword strikes on the panel changed to over 800,000.

"This really feels like going back to square one..."

"I really need to earn money to support myself from now on..."

Currently, Akito couldn't help but feel like raising his big sword and sharpening it against evil Demons.

"Sigh, if only there were more of those final trials, then I could easily reach the peak of my life, crushing the Twelve Hashiras, or even Muzan Kibutsuji..."

If the Demon Slayer Corps knew Akito's thoughts, they would want to strip him and hang him up for a beating.

Because in this trial, Akito had killed most of the demons, and there was a serious shortage of trial demons, causing the final assessment to be postponed. Members of the Demon Slayer Corps went out to capture ordinary demons to fill the gap, but someone remained oblivious.

Secret Art of Spiritual Power: Enhances spiritual power through internal organs, can resist spiritual attacks, and upon mastery, spiritual power can take form, and there seems to be unexpected surprises.

"Another technique that is eagerly awaiting practise, and it doesn't have an upgrade suffix like the other three rare techniques; I don't know how much is needed for an upgrade..."

"However, the effect is quite good..."

Akito felt more spirited after acquiring this secret art of spiritual power, and his mind seemed to be a bit sharper.

"Could this also be a technique to enhance my IQ?"

Akito thought.

But he was mistaken; this was merely a special effect brought about by the enhancement of spiritual power.

"practising these techniques is troublesome. Now I can only earn sword strikes by practicing daily. If I practice techniques, it might not be worth the effort. Fortunately, this spiritual secret art can also be enhanced while sleeping, so I don't need to spend money on that."

"So now, the only things that require spending are the techniques and the spending for Ritoruho and later Kuro..."

"Forget it, I'll focus on improving my own strength first; that way, I can earn sword strikes faster."

Akito dismissed the idea of enhancing Ritoruho's Beast Breathing Technique. After all, if his own strength improved, he could better slay powerful evil Demons.

This way, the benefits would be greater.

With that thought, Akito immediately clicked on the Wind and Rain Nomikomu Technique.

"Enhance!"

"Enhance!"

"Enhance to mastery!"

In an instant, countless pieces of knowledge appeared in Akito's mind.

"This... where is this?"

"Have I turned into a Nomikomu?"

Akito looked in surprise at the hundred-meter cliff beneath him, with torrential rain pouring down.

"No, this is a third-person perspective, but I can feel that animal's emotions, demeanor, and movements."

Suddenly, the animal Akito possessed flew down, its petite body soaring in the air, unaffected by the heavy rain.

In that moment, Akito realized the essence of the Wind and Rain Nomikomu Technique,

Riding the wind!

After a while, Akito opened his eyes, leaped up, and surprisingly stepped in the air, moving at three times his previous speed.

Akito looked at the grass and trees beneath him, not relying on any physical entity, but simply walking on the wind.

Although it can't reach a very high altitude and hover in mid-air, it's still pretty cool, isn't it?

Those who are unaware might think that Akito can fly!

"Very good! Excellent! This is truly a product of the system; it must be a premium item!"

Akito slowly landed, marvelling at the effects of the Wind and Rain Nomikomu Technique.

"It's just that the number of swords swings is not enough; there are only over 100,000 swings left. I could still upgrade the technique to reach the refined realm..."

"Should I upgrade it...?"

"Or perhaps..."

Akito looked toward the lottery area beside the system.

"Although there's a free lottery every day, it's still just the previous free ten consecutive draws..."

"The items from those lotteries are quite good, like healing pills and such..."

"Or I could go to the Universal Mall to buy those ordinary goods..."

Akito found himself in a dilemma; his defense was already sufficient, and there was no need to upgrade the Golden Body Refining Technique and the Five Tiger Fist for now. Buying ordinary goods from the Universal Mall starts at 10,000 blade swings, and most of them are healing pills, which aren't particularly great.

But the lottery is different; there's uncertainty, and who knows, he might just hit the jackpot and get a golden legend.

"Damn it, let's do the lottery! Give me a ten consecutive draw, and bring out a golden legend!"

Akito shouted.

"Congratulations! You have obtained 5 Healing Pills, 2 Energy Pills, 2 Spicy Strips, and 1 Poison-Removing Pill."

"Huh? Did I get something?"

"Energy Pills... and a Poison-Removing Pill..."

Energy Pill: Restores stamina

Poison-Removing Pill: Detoxifies

"Wow, I can't help but say, this description truly lives up to its name."

"But it's not bad; I'll keep it for backup..."

He then took out the spicy strips and started eating.

"Mmm, still that familiar taste."

"Ritoruho, want a spicy strip?"

Akito said with a smile.

"Ying?"

Since awakening, Ritoruho's eyes have been increasingly spirited.

Upon smelling the spicy strips in Akito's hand, it couldn't help but drool.

"Ying!"

Ritoruho ate a spicy strip and exclaimed, then happily spun around, startling Akito.

"Do you have to be so surprised... Looks like another creature has been conquered by spicy strips..."

A pack of spicy strips was quickly finished by Akito and Ritoruho, and the air was still filled with that aroma.

If the neighboring child caught a whiff, they would probably cry out in craving.

"Alright, time to make some money..."

Akito stood up, picked up the sword, and began practicing.

Each swing of the knife brought Akito a profit of 10 swings.

As the sun set, Akito began to practise the secret technique of spiritual power.

Time passed little by little, and Akito's spiritual power was constantly improving, while Ritoruho was also strengthening its abilities through the Beast Breathing Method.

Because it knew that only by becoming stronger could it help its master.

Until the thirteenth day,

Akito's Nichirin sword arrived...