Healing System

Michael, as the mature guy he himself assumed he was, immediately cast a massive dome around his sect's flag.

The same went for the area around, making it so no one could enter.

If anything, he just didn't want to put too much strain on Hu Rong, who already had an apparent injury he had managed to obtain somewhere.

It wasn't anything Michael could heal since it didn't seem to be related to an actual injury.

Rather, it was some kind of mental wound.

Purify could work maybe? he mused.

[No. He's just moping around after losing the previous match.] The system commented.

'Seems like a stupid reason to mope around, but I see.' Michael nodded back and proceeded to dash forward, following after Mimi and Kai, who were on their way to the Azure Dragon sect.

Even though they no longer had a leader, their intentions were still to win by any means.

From what Michael could spot, they were trying to team up with the Plum Blossom sect.

It was a decent strategy for weaklings—to simply team up and beat a stronger opponent.

However, against Michael, who was able to tame their sect leader like a dog, it was just mere child's play.

The tournament had gone on long enough, and now, he wanted to cash in his prizes.

Arriving before Mimi and Kai, he spoke, "Head for the other sects, one of you per sect."

As his words fell, Michael created a shield around them, making it have several layers to boast great defensive power, while at the same time casting Aegis of Light, effectively making them immortal to many attacks.

"Okay!" Both Mimi and Kai agreed immediately.

With that, Michael dashed toward the Azure Dragon sect. Meanwhile, Mimi went for the Plum Blossom sect, and lastly, Kai headed straight for the Cloudflower sect.

This was a good strategy, as the moment Michael arrived, he spotted all three of the Azure Dragon sect disciples talking to a single disciple from the Plum Blossom sect.

Therefore, he decided to interrupt them.

And what better way to interrupt them than to simply kill them?

Killing was allowed, after all, and Michael wanted to take advantage of that.

The other sects would be his enemies after this tournament ended anyway, so why not reduce their forces instead?

[You act like a demon oftentimes, but I'll whip you into shape once this is all over and done with.] The system said.

'I wonder how long you can keep winning against me.' Michael snickered, and before the disciples of the other sects could even react, he sent out four swords in total.

Each of them flew at a speed that would be able to pierce even the strongest foes—probably.

And before long, they made impact with the unsuspecting disciples, cutting through them like butter.

Their bodies fell to the side, split into two.

At the same time, he glanced at his other teammates.

Mimi was holding up well, even in a two-versus-one against people much stronger than him.

The same went for Kai as well—his already resilient body took most of the blows, while the sword Michael had given him filled in the rest.

It was a perfect team.

However, one thing was amiss—that being the last member of the Cloudflower sect.

They were a rowdy bunch by all means, and now, for some reason, one of their disciples was heading toward the Golden Dragon sect's flag.

'If she thinks she can destroy it, then she's... Fuck?' Michael froze as he noticed Hu Rong passed out on the ground.

Michael covered him in golden mana before acting like some sort of defibrillator, jolting him straight awake.

Yet that did not appear to be the case, since Hu Rong looked like he was in some sort of trance—one he could not get out of by artificial means.

[He's gained enlightenment.] The system said before adding, [It's a process where their mana core reaches a high enough level to rank up. Though there are sometimes ways where they also level up their techniques—basically skill upgrading. If I had to guess, Hu Rong was likely being enlightened for a skill instead.]

'That seems the most plausible, yeah. Michael replied, feeling Hu Rong's mana. His mana is still the same, yet I can feel it all swirling inside his brain... It won't fry it or some shit, right?'

[Not unless he decides to stab his own sword into his brain, no.] The system assured.

'Great... Now, the disciple.' Michael turned his attention toward the disciple heading over to Hu Rong, holding her sword just slightly above his neck.

But before she could bring it down, Michael brought up the mana he had extended over to Hu Rong, cleaving her head off as she dropped to the ground beside him.

Now then, with only a couple of people remaining, their victory was secured.

Kai had managed to finish off the single Cloudflower sect disciple.

However, he did not kill her, which Michael could only nod at.

It would not be a great look if his own disciples took after his ways of killing everyone in sight.

But the same could not be said for Mimi, who had bitten one of the disciples' heads off while actively shooting swords of light at the other.

Before long, that disciple fell as well, leaving the happy-looking Mimi standing beside the flag. Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

This tournament was over—the only thing remaining was for Michael to claim victory.

An easy victory.

Approaching the Azure Dragon sect's flag, he picked it up out of the ground and raised it into the sky.

Meanwhile, both Kai and Mimi did the same, raising their flags to brag.

But in the lone moment where all of their guards were dropped, the disciple Kai had knocked out stood up.

Luckily, Michael noticed it in time, but because he wanted to teach Kai a lesson, he let what was about to happen actually happen.

A sword was embedded into Kai's stomach as it traveled upward, nearly cleaving his heart in half.

Kai turned around, shocked, and by simple instinct, brought his sword sideways, slashing off the head of the attacker.

But of course, he wasn't in great shape either. Through the distance, he took a glance at Michael, who merely nodded in response.

'Not bad.' Michael thought and healed Kai's injuries in an instant.

Now, the tournament was truly over.

Every single disciple other than their sect was dead, with only Hu Rong lying down passed out.

It was an overwhelming win—so much so that the Azure Dragon sect's elder was speechless.

But still, she had to announce the results whether she liked them or not.

"...The Golden Dragon sect wins the entire tournament with a score of three wins... I... I congratulate you and... I..." The elder began stammering, realizing the position she was in.

Now that Michael and his sect had won, they were going to gain full approval of the Azure Dragon sect's rights, as well as every other asset they had.

It was only natural, after all. From what Michael could spot, she was somehow communicating with them, since it was nearly impossible to spot him before he even got close to the Azure Dragon sect disciples.

Yet somehow, they noticed him—even had their guards up in preparation.

Obviously, it did not matter in the end, but the sheer fact of them nearly reacting to his attack was daunting.

That was why she would be the first one to get the fuck out.

"Thank you, everyone." A voice resounded—it was Golden Dragon Sect's leader, Li.

"I apologize for coming here so late. I had some business to deal with in the meanwhile. Nonetheless, the bet has been finalized previously, and now, all we need is your sect master's permission and compliance."

"About that..." The elder trailed off. "You see... our sect leader has entered closed cultivation and won't be able to atten—"

Her words were cut off by a pair of steps resounding in the distance, approaching.

And soon, the figure of Sect Leader Ji appeared, looking as imposing as ever before saying, "I've sorted my matters. Greetings, Sect Leader Li."

His voice was as compliant as Michael had hoped, making him nod with satisfaction.

The mind control worked—even the system made sure of it—and now, the only thing left was to give away the rights.

"I accept this loss," Sect Leader Ji stated. "The Golden Dragon sect wins fair and square. We lost the bet."

Sect Leader Li was slightly surprised upon hearing that but nodded anyway. "...I appreciate it. May we get to signing the documents then? There is still a lot of stuff left to discuss."

"Of course," Sect Leader Ji replied before shooting a short glance at Michael. "I appreciate your honesty, and I wish nothing but for your sect to prosper."

'Did I fuck up his brain that bad...? Shit.' Michael could only wave in response as the two sect leaders slowly made their way into a pavilion to discuss matters.

In the meantime, he would be going to a certain place.

The treasury.