Terror Infinity Side B

Chapter 48, HxH G.I Intermission

After watching over and helping Kisara make her exchanges it was finally time. I saw Kisara off as she left to go practice with her new abilities, skills, and sword in her room's basement and then I turned and walked back over to the glowing ball in the sky that we all called God. I connected to God with my mind and finally it was time to at last to begin my exchanges and power up.

Shin: "After helping Hikari acquire a few things I still have a good amount of points and rank rewards left over. 10,420 points, 1 B, 2 C, and 2 D rank rewards to be exact. Hahaha! This will be epic!"

Shin thought so, but there was no one around to agree, disagree, or tell him off for getting overly excited (Hikari or Aqua. Kisara would honestly be happy for me, but it still hurts for some reason) and he sighed. Shin looked left and right and didn't see anyone around. Everyone must have gone back into their rooms to either rest or train. It was only natural after all. Shin usually makes the most during the missions and exchanges for things first before anyone else, so it was natural that he was normally the center of attention. This time around Kisara surpassed him in the rewards and Shin had waited till everyone had finished their exchanges.

Shin: "And so they couldn't be bothered to wait around for me, their great leader, to make his exchanges. Really, these people are so... no, never mind. I'll make them all jealous with what I get this time around. Now first let's get this out of the way!"

I currently had three exchange paths. Ki Energy, One-eye Ghoul Mutation, and martial arts.

Ki Energy related to an increase of Ki, a change in Ki, or emission techniques at the moment. Later on this would include more magic abilities from Wuxia Novels, but for the moment it just included emission attacks to replicate gunfire.

One-eye Ghoul Mutation turned out to be a surprising mutation after my initial doubts, but after getting used to it and recently unlocking the Kakuja Kagune my abilities spiked... but it spiked in only one direction. The One-eyed Ghoul Mutation was a proper enhancement that began at D tier and ends at S tier and so there was much potential within this exchange path, yet there weren't any skill to go along with it, but instead came with the ready made and powerful yet difficult to master Kagune. I knew so from the start and as it turned out it was like Aqua's Nen in that respect, but it felt limiting and possibly a burden if not for the fact I already had the versatile Ki Whole Enhancements.

At this time my martial arts path related to only Ki related skills that combined my three primary physical means of fighting others: Fist, Sword, and Foot Techniques. Technically, I only possessed two such techniques at the moment. The Fist technique Soul Crushing Strike to attack internally and externally, and the Foot technique that allowed me to jump great distances like I was blinking in and out of existence was Instant Movement. Now, as for Sword techniques...

Shin: "To get it out of the way I'll make the exchange for “One Sword Style, 36 Pound Cannon"! I have plenty of rewards and I reached Skill Mastery for it after all. It'll be a shame to not get it."

One Sword Style, 36 Pound Cannon -

Rating 66.

Also known as "Phoenix of the 36 Earthy Desires", or "Thirty-six Caliber Phoenix". This attack uses the air itself to slash the target from a distance. To initiate it, the user first holds one of his swords horizontally above the shoulder of his sword arm, and then performs a circular swing that launches the air compressed projectile spiraling towards the target. Requires 3000 Points and C rank reward. SKILL MASTERY CONFIRMED! NEW COST 300 POINTS AND D RANK REWARD!

I confirmed this purchase and shot down by God in a beam of light was a new skill book with a deep green cover with the illustration depicting the shadow of a swordsman that looked like Zoro with just one sword in hand materialized into existence. I touched the book and it burst in a blaze of light that entered into my body and straight towards my mind. The gaps in my knowledge about this particular sword technique were filled and I now had the confidence to use "One Sword Style, 36 Pound Cannon" without going into the Second Stage or relying on Gravity Blade. Of course, if I did do those thing the skill itself would become stronger.

According to my new knowledge about skills after absorbing this skill book was that stats and basic abilities effected the power of skills. Instant Movement and Soul Crushing Strike were powerful, but simple to execute so I didn't know this all till now, even if it should have been obvious that there would be a great difference in power, speed, and technique in executing a skill like "One Sword Style, 36 Pound Cannon" between someone with 1000 stats in Muscle Density, 10,000 stats in Muscle Density, and 5000 stats in Muscle Density while also unlocking up to the Second or higher stage of the Genetic Constraint. Also, if I didn't meet the minimal requirement in Muscle Density of 300 I would not be able to use/exchange for this particular sword skill. I then wondered why things like this and the requirements of Psyche Force weren't stated in the skill's description, but I didn't have the answers at this time. It could just be as simple as God didn't want us to see this world as a game where everything is decided by stats.

Shin: "This is good to know. Now for the next skill. Void Instant Movement!"

Void Instant Movement -

Rating 84.

A movement technique and the advanced form of Instant Movement. Instead of using a fixed surface, the practitioner simply uses ‘air’ (space) as a foothold. As this can be performed in mid-air, movement in any direction is possible by kicking empty air, eliminating the base weaknesses of Shundou (Instant Movement). Requires 2,500 Points, C rank reward, Advance Level Ki, and the Instant Movement technique.

A new, but light green book with a golden trim and letters appeared within my hands. It was a technique to use Instant Movement, but instead of using a surface like the floor or a wall, it was basically pseudo flying by using Ki to kick the air. My purpose for Void Instant Movement... was to rectify a regret that I had. If I could have jumped towards Misaki during the final battle I could have saved his life, but I was falling through the air at that time. If I could have used Instant Movement steps while in midair... I could have, I would have saved him from his fate to be swallowed up in an explosion and shredded by shrapnel. I was having such thoughts as the book begun to absorb itself into me when I had a thought.

Shin: (I can probably teach any skill that I know long as they meet the base requirements, but wonder if I can directly send over the knowledge like this skill book?)

Shin considered the possibility of relaying information like how skill books do. It isn't just knowledge in one's mind, but it gets imprinted into one's body and soul. He couldn't see how else he could suddenly use brand new techniques without feeling any awkwardness whatsoever. Like in video games learning new attack technique by just picking up a skill book (The Gamer) or paying money, it all bypasses talent in its entirety. If all it took was knowledge to learn any skills than anyone could learn a skill and both talent and hard work would have no meaning whatsoever in such a world.

Shin: "And now the absorption is complete. I now know to use Void Instant Movement just like that, but now I'm curious about teaching skills to others. Next time I'll go into Unlocked Mode to see if I can notice anything that might help. Now on to a new weapon. Specifically, a new Sci-fi gun!"

Shin wanted another sci-fi gun besides the Auto 9 Beretta from Robocop after remembering the dominating power of the air cannon used by Team Germany. The Auto 9 is a good weapon but in the end it's a somewhat modern weapon. Of course, he wasn't looking for an air cannon, but a gun that was D tier and had good power. Also, handheld since he had experience dual wielding weapons. Still, Shin didn't keep his expectations high. A D tier Sci-fi weapon won't be that powerful. There are powerful one like the EMP Rifle, but at D tier it can only continuously fire for just a few seconds and then needs to be reloaded.

Shin: "There are so many good hand guns that it’s hard to choose. Ah, the infinite ammo Gauss Pistol looks good... but this looks better. Devil Sealed Gun. I was just looking for a sci-fi gun, but this is one with an interesting magic capabilities. Two in one and I'll take it!"

Devil Sealed Gun (UA) -

Rating 69.

A pistol with the traditional revolver form. However, stories go that this pistol isn’t ordinary. The cylinder of the revolver is twice as large as a normal pistol and it has ancient characters inscribed on it. Allegedly, a devil is sealed in it with the ancient text. It is unknown if this legend is true but there is no denying the pistol has a special performance. Unlimited Ammo Model. Special Skill, Curse Bullet: All bullets have a 3% chance of activating a curse after hitting the enemy. The curse will cause a drastic decline in various resistances and defense. Requires 2,500 Points and D rank reward.

A beam shot down towards Shin for the third time and appearing and grasped in his right hand was a metallic object. A gun. Specifically, an especially large pistol with a sleek black design. It was just a rare gun in the sequel of Ark from the early stages, but he found it interesting as a sci-fi weapon with magic capabilities nonetheless. Shin looked over the gun in amazement, yet soon regret showed on his face. He was unsure if had had wisely spent his points and rewards on this gun. Shin bought it for the Curse Bullet skill, but it only activated 3% of the time and so if it's average power was too low it would fail as his planned powerful Sci-fi weapon. Despair was filling his heart at his choice and not consulting anyone about the gun, and on a whim he fired the gun at the floor.

- *SOFT BANG*!

Shin heard a soft release as the gun fired and a small hole appeared on the floor of the Terminal Lobby. He didn't know what to think. The strength didn't look impressive at all, yet the speed of the bullet fired surpassed his expectations as he could not even see the bullet being fired. Shin then entered Unlocked Mode and test fired Devil Sealed Gun once more and fired three times. This time, but just barely he could see the bullets in motion. Shin exited Unlocked Mode and just stared out the black pistol in his hands with newfound excitement.

Shin: "Insane speed, magic properties, and looks to have decent power. Hahah! Looks like I don't have to be embarrassed when I show off this gun to the others."

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Shin put away his new sci-fi gun into one of the two Na Rings and prepared to make his last exchange from God. After acquiring One Sword Style - 36 Pound Cannon, Void Instant Movement, and Devil Sealed Gun Shin had 5100 Points, 1 B, and 1 C rank reward left. Shin seeing what he had left over sighed in relief as it was just enough to get the B tier enhancement that he had in mind from the very beginning.

Shin: "Just 100 points over what it is needed for my new Ki cultivation manual. There are a few paths Ki can go down once you reach B tier Advance Ki, but most of them are Ki cultivation manuals starting at A tier. There are a few at B and BB tiers, but aren't too impressive as the A and AA tier ones ... except for one. A single B tier manual that has the interesting perquisites of unlocking the Genetic Constraint to the Second Stage! It's also from my favorite martial arts Manga and has the properties of burst of powers and recover, so it's perfect for me. It's also super OP! God please exchange for me The Black Heaven & Earth Technique!"

The Black Heaven & Earth Technique -

Rating 95.

The ultimate Ki power disruption technique in martial arts within Murim, belonging to the 'Black Heaven & Earth School'. Optimize Ki according to the energy flow of the Black Heaven & Earth Technique. The quality and quantity the users Ki increase by 3-5 once converted. If "Black Origin Threshold" is acquired later, then quantity and quality Ki conversion can be increased further by 5-10 once converted to the new flow. Allows control of any amount of Ki without rebound. Vastly increase regeneration of Ki, stamina, and the healing of wounds passively, especially when meditating by absorbing the forces among the air into the body. Unable to exchange for Master Level Ki or higher afterwards. Requires 5,000 Points, B rank reward, Advance Ki or higher, and unlocked the Second Stage of the Genetic Constraint or higher.

The Black Heaven & Earth Technique.

It is the ultimate technique of the Black Heaven & Earth School, the school of martial arts used by the main characters of the Breaker Series Chun-Woo Han, better known as Nine Arts Dragon, and his disciple and main focus of the sequel New Waves Shi-Woon Yi. Not much has been explained about the technique itself, but it was this technique that allowed the once below average main character Shi-Woon Yi to survive consuming the One Moon Divine Medicine that explosively filled his body with so much Ki Energy that even master of martial arts could would have exploded from the inside out. Black Heaven & Earth Technique played a large part in his later metamorphosis to a monster level talented martial artist.

This cultivation manual and its BB counterpart were most fitting for me. The BB manual was out of reach and I first needed The Black Heaven & Earth Technique as a prerequisite. Though any tier B enhancement or skill like with the Spirit Wave was enough to make anyone excited. It also fit me to a T and my style of fighting as I've chosen recovery and stamina over absolute but short lived power. An extreme power type might help me defeat a few more foes easier, but a stamina and recovery type Cultivation Manual was a better combination for my One-eye Ghoul Mutation. I did question if this was the right cultivation manual to learn since it was still B tier and most were A tier, but after thinking about it for a moment it wasn't that big or an issue. For one I didn't have an A rank reward. Two, I wasn't so familiar with Wuxia Novels to know which manual was better than the other, so it was just better to exchange for one that I knew about from my favorite martial arts Manga. Lastly, Black Heaven & Earth Technique had a BB tier counterpart that could be learned alongside it, so it would end up as an A tier ability in the end in a way. Also, the two exchanges forming an A tier ability and its Genetic Constraint perquisites might make it a Cultivation Manual superior to the normal A tier Manuals, possibly even AA tier Manuals.

After selecting the enhancement, a beam of light enveloped me and lifted me into the air. The amount and time of particles that entered him surpassed any enhancements I've ever received from God before. The beam lasted over thirty minutes and during this time I entered into a trance like state. As a transplant spirit like entity I was floating through the air of a bizarre world that I'd never seen before. A world with a black sky and earth, and a bright golden sun radiating power shining light down on this dark world. I could also see a copy of myself, Shin, down below standing on the black soil absorbing the rays of the golden sun. This Shin was naked and began performing combat techniques that I've never seen before. As my copy kept preforming these moves for what felt like hours, days, weeks a change occurred with my copy and myself as if we were resonating with one another. I could see lines forming around our bodies that traced the flow that Ki normally traveled. These lines passed through the hidden meridians of the body that then began to gather in our pool of energy, the navel.

- The Black Heaven & Earth Technique. Absorbs forces among the air into the body. Completion of the Ki leads to the beginning of the path of Mu (Fighting Spirit).

God's voice echoed in my head as I at last came out of the trance, but it was in a different language. The ancient Korean speak gave me a weird feeling. I opened my eyes to find to my surprise everyone staring at me with worry. After all the time that had passed it looked like my comrades had become worried and came to check up on me... and were surprised by what they saw. They were all just staring at me without saying a word, and awkwardly scratching my head I laughed in an attempt to change the mood.

Shin: "Hey, you're all here. Good. I can't believe that you left before your leader made his grand enhancements at last. Shameful."

Aqua: "Stop messing around Shin and tell us what you exchanged for that had you up jn the air for so long... and that happening."

Shin: "That? Well, I exchanged for a few things, but when I exchanged for the B tier cultivation manual, The Black Heaven & Earth Technique, it resulted some awakening sequence like from an Anime where the main character, I, discover the true source of all power in the universe and become Over Powered... not really, but it's still amazing."

Jin: "So how is this Cultivation Manual? It should be different as it's a type of Ki with a name different than just Low, Intermediate, and Advance, right?"

Shin: "That's right. I feel a change within myself, but it's not such a great increase in power like when I first exchanged for Ki. I have to convert the normal Ki to the new Ki following the instructions of the Black Heaven & Earth Technique. It'll take a month to finish the conversation and the quantity and quality will only increase by five at best."

Shuai: "Doesn't sound like much of an increase. New levels of energy usually increase by 10-20, right?"

Jin: "That's how it was till now. If that's all there was too it I might agree with Shuai, but there is more, right? The Cultivation Manuals adds a change to the attributes and quality."

Shin: "That's right. This Ki is clear and without impurity, but for that reason it’s too easy for it to be influence. This Ki feels both powerful and weird. Like at any moment I could be consumed by a great force. I don't really understand it all, but judging from the message God gave me, it seems like completing the training of this new Ki leads into the cultivation of Mu, or whatever that is. Haha. Isn't that mind-blowing?"

Hikari: "What is that? Sound like a chuuni description I've ever heard one come out of your otaku mouth. We aren't in a web novel, so you need to control yourself. And so, how long will it take to complete the training?"

Shin: "Ah, It’ll take 200 or so years to reach completion. Anything before it is simply accumulation of Ki. Hahaha! It's just too amazing as it already is. Ki in a word is just an increase in power or stats when it circulates through the body. The Ki from Spirit Wave is pure and overwhelming to say the least, but burns too fast. Now, the Ki from The Black Heaven & Earth Technique has the properties of longevity and acceptance. The Ki is stronger than the normal Ki and although it’s weaker than the energy from Spirit Wave, but it’s far faster to recover. Even during the middle of a fight Ki will keep regenerating at a noticable rate. I don't understand acceptance, but it's different from the Neutrality of Chaotic Unity Ki that I've seen in the exchanges."

As Shin continued to explain The Black Heaven & Earth Technique the others were happy for him. That thirty minutes of the enhancement process made them worried because Shin’s face was changing from white, to black, to red to blue and wasn’t looking to end soon. Now that nothing seemed wrong and he had gotten an incredible enhancement, the mood among them became more relaxed. They had all powered up and were ready to face whatever challenges are waiting for them in the future... yet what awaits them next was something no one could have expected.

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Shin -

Age: 17.

Mission's Survived: 4.

Exchange Points: 100.

Rank Rewards: S=0, A=0, B=0, C=1, and D=0.

STATS

Intelligence - 257 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Mental Capacity - 331 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Cell Vitality - 699 [ +20%, +30% At Night ]

Reaction Speed - 691 [ +20%, +30% At Night ]

Muscle Density - 671 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Immunization Strength - 788 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

EXCHANGE CATEGORIES

1. Sci-fi Weapons -

● Close Range: None.

● Mid-Range: Robo Cop's Auto 9 Beretta (UA) and Devil Sealed Gun (UA).

● Long Range - None.

● Armor/Enhancement - None.

2. Magical Items -

● Tools: Na Ring×2, Holy Sword Switch.

● Equipment: Gravity Blade, Lesser Fenrir Coat.

● Consumable: None.

3. Support Items -

● Genetic Mutation Enhancement: S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Mutation.

● Whole Body Enhancements: Black Heaven & Earth Technique.

● Skill/Techniques: Soul Crushing Strike, Instant Movement, Void Instant Movment, Ki Blast, Ki Bullet, AP Bullet, Hollow Bullet, Far Bullet, One Sword Style - 36 Pound Cannon, Silver Dragon Scales, and Spirit Wave.

● General Goods: Binoculars×1, Medic Kit×2, Handgun×10, Communicator Phone and Ration Kit.

● Other: None.

4. Entertainment - Computer.

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Proofread by Hoebagger

I added the possibility of an A tier Master Level Ki and AA tier Grandmaster Level Ki in this fan fiction not found in the original, but Shin won't and can't get those, but I won't say that it's a good or bad thing. If you were aiming for optimization then gaining Master Ki and Grandmaster Ki before a Cultivation Manual is for the best in the long run since you can end up with in my head like 250 times the Ki than Shin currently has if you get the cultivation Manual last, but in the short term acquiring a Cultivation Manual is for the best. And should be noted that even of you had 100 times Shin's Ki you wouldn't necessarily be 100 time stronger than him. Depending on other specs you may not even be able to mobilize your full potential with Ki without a manual.