All Chapters of Cultivation with a System in the Modern World: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

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Respect in Defeat

The arena was alive with roaring cheers, murmurs, and gasps as Danial and Tristan clashed in a fierce display of fire and wind. Their swords collided, sending out sparks and elemental energy in every direction. Tristan’s winds howled like a storm, pushing against Danial’s flames, which danced with wild defiance. Every step, every swing, every dodge—they wove an intricate dance of skill and power.Danial slashed his flaming sword sideways, the blaze trailing like a comet, but Tristan ducked under it with nimble precision. In a flash, he countered, summoning a wind blade that hurtled toward Danial. With a sharp flick of his sword, Danial conjured a fiery barrier, consuming the gale in a burst of heat.The audience was enthralled.“Look at the control Tristan has over his wind! It’s seamless!”“But Danial’s fire is overwhelming—it’s raw power in its purest form!”The battle raged on, but keen observers began to notice a shift. Though the clash seemed even at first, Danial was slowly bein
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Surviving the Stage

Amidst the gazes piercing him from every direction, Danial remained standing on the stage, his posture deceptively calm. But inside, his thoughts were spiraling into chaos.“What… is this? Why are they looking at me like I’m some golden goose?!” He scanned the VIP section nervously, noticing the predatory gleams in their eyes. The dignitaries, the elite warriors, the gods themselves—every one of them seemed to be calculating, evaluating, or outright planning something that undoubtedly involved him.Even Ellie Fang’s playful smirk sent chills down his spine. “What does she want? To make me her kunai target practice?! No way.”Then his gaze fell on Rowan, who was grinning like he’d already won a jackpot. “Why is Rowan looking so smug?”Finally, he caught sight of Anarak, whose unreadable expression unsettled him the most. “Why is that guy looking at me like I’m an experiment he’s dying to conduct?!”Danial gulped, his hands gripping his sword tightly. “I should’ve just kept it simple. W
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A View Beyond the Ice

Crystal dragged Danial through the corridors, her grip firm yet oddly gentle, as if she was leading him somewhere secret and important. The sound of their footsteps echoed in the empty hallways, and Danial’s mind raced with questions. When they started ascending a spiral staircase, his curiosity finally got the better of him.“Crystal, at least tell me—where are we going?” Danial asked, his voice filled with confusion.Crystal glanced back at him, her lips curling into a rare, almost playful smile. “We’re going to my favorite place.”Danial blinked. Her favorite place? He decided not to press further, though he couldn’t help but feel taken aback. This wasn’t the “Ice Queen of the Capital” he’d heard about—the aloof and intimidating girl known for freezing people in their tracks with a single glare. Right now, she seemed... normal, even warm.They climbed higher until they reached a simple wooden door. Crystal pushed it open with a soft creak and stepped aside, gesturing for him to ent
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An Unlikely Ally

Danial and Crystal lingered on the rooftop, watching as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in warm hues of orange and purple. The faint hum of the city reached them, blending with the tranquil ambiance of the evening. Both were silent, savoring the fleeting moment of peace before the chaos that awaited them in the arena.Crystal broke the silence first, brushing her hair behind her ear as she smiled faintly. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”Danial nodded, his gaze fixed on the horizon. “Yeah. It’s moments like these that make you forget the craziness of this world… even if just for a little while.”Crystal’s smile widened. “You’re right. But we should get going. The arena’s waiting.”Danial returned the nod, and together, they made their way downstairs. The air in the corridors felt cooler, the distant hum of activity from the arena growing louder with every step.As they turned a corner, Crystal suddenly paused. Her expression shifted as her eyes landed on a familiar figur
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The Offer Refused

Danial and Crystal stood firm as Taoist Hao's disciples surrounded them. Taoist Hao, with his ever-present arrogant smile, stepped forward. "I hope you are enjoying yourself, Danial," he said, his tone both polite and condescending.Danial frowned slightly but forced a neutral expression. "I am, Taoist Hao. I wonder, though, what brings you here?"Taoist Hao adjusted his robes as though his presence alone demanded reverence. "Of course, I am here to witness the tournament," he began, pausing dramatically before adding, "but I have another motive."Raising his chin, he continued with exaggerated self-importance. "I have observed your abilities and potential. You are a remarkable talent, one worthy of greater cultivation. Thus, I seek to recruit you into the Temple of Lumina. If you join us, I will personally ensure that you reach the Master level of cultivation within ten years."The tone of his voice, laden with arrogance, grated on Danial's nerves. Taoist Hao didn’t even wait for Dan
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When Lines Are Crossed

Taoist Hao’s expression darkened as Marvin’s calm yet cutting words echoed through the corridor. "Marvin, why are you protecting Danial? This is a matter of pride and reputation!" he demanded, his voice laced with frustration.Marvin’s demeanor remained steady, his voice calm yet sharp enough to cut through the tension. "Is that so, Hao? Forgive my old-fashioned ways, but attacking someone with a far lower cultivation level than yours? Do you call that pride? I call it arrogance."Taoist Hao’s face tightened, his frustration evident. "That is because he attacked one of my disciples! I was merely returning the favor."Marvin’s faint smile faded as his gaze bore into Taoist Hao. "Fair, you say? Your disciple charged at Danial first, unprovoked. As far as I can see, Danial defended himself. That seems fair to me." His tone grew heavier as he added, "Watch your limits, Hao."Hao gritted his teeth, trying to suppress his irritation. "Why are you so invested in this boy? Don’t you have othe
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A Chilling Silence

The match began with the announcer’s enthusiastic cry. The boy, mustering every ounce of courage, charged toward the cloaked figure with a loud yell. His staff spun with surprising speed as he aimed a decisive strike at his opponent.What happened next stunned the entire stadium.The cloaked figure didn’t move—didn’t even flinch. As the boy’s staff came within inches of his chest, the air around the cloaked figure rippled unnaturally. A black, smoky aura surged outward, halting the staff mid-strike. The boy’s expression twisted in shock as he struggled to push forward, but it was as if an invisible wall held him back.Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd, a mix of awe and unease.Then, with a flick of his wrist, the cloaked figure sent the boy flying backward. The impact was brutal, and the boy tumbled across the stage before coming to a painful halt. Groans of sympathy echoed through the crowd.The cloaked figure took a single step forward, and the temperature in the arena see
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Frostbitten Ego

The mocking expression on Santigo’s face deepened as he stepped closer to Kuro, the arrogance in his posture almost tangible. Kuro, fists clenched, met his gaze with barely restrained fury."I see you’re faring well," Santigo drawled, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "After all, you seem to think these… people can offer you more than what the Hale family could provide."Kuro's jaw tightened, his frustration evident. "You have no right to dictate who I choose as my friends or where I belong."Santigo smirked, his expression growing even more condescending. "Ah, perhaps. Maybe when you were still a part of the Hale family—when you basked in the patriarch’s favor The Golden child,—I wouldn’t have dared to tell you anything," he said mockingly. He stomped his foot onto the ground, a sharp thud that seemed to echo louder than it should. "But now? Now you’re nothing more than a bug on the street, Kuro. And a single stomp from me is enough to crush you."Before Kuro could respond, Crystal st
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Bitter Lessons

Santigo stormed away, one hand pressed against his cheek, his eyes blazing with anger. The sting of the slap wasn’t just physical—it was a burning humiliation that clawed at his pride.“This slap,” he muttered under his breath, his voice trembling with rage. “This humiliation in public… I will never forget this, and I will never forgive her.”As he stomped through the dimly lit streets, his mind spiraling with revenge, his path was suddenly blocked by a group of shadowy figures. Santigo froze, his bravado momentarily replaced by caution.The tallest of the group stepped forward, his face obscured by a hood. The streetlamp behind him cast his figure in an eerie silhouette. Santigo hesitated, his voice laced with uncertainty. “Who are you? And what do you want from me?”Two of the figures flanking the hooded one stepped closer, revealing themselves as Leo and Diego from Emsgate. Santigo had heard whispers about them—dangerous whispers. He swallowed hard.The hooded figure tilted his hea
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The Cult’s Warning

Crystal stood silently on the sidewalk, her gaze lingering on Danial as he followed Sophie into the distance. She tilted her head slightly, her lips curling into a faint smile. Reaching into her pocket, she pulled out her phone and dialed a number.“Bring the car,” she said softly before ending the call.A few moments later, a sleek black sedan glided through the quiet street. The vehicle came to a smooth halt beside her, and an elderly butler stepped out, bowing respectfully before opening the door.“Miss Crystal,” he greeted, his voice warm yet formal.Crystal stepped into the car, and the door closed with a gentle thud.As the car pulled away, the night’s events played through her mind. Her lips quirked again as she thought of Danial’s frantic attempt to appease his mother and Sophie’s witty jabs.The butler, whose name was Harold, had been serving the Kirk family for decades. Rowan Kirk, Crystal’s father, trusted Harold implicitly, and he was more than just an employee—he was a sil
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