Five Years Ago;
"Oak, what are you writing?" A beautiful woman wearing a grey skirt asked.
Inside a small room, there was a kid. He was only nine years old, but he was thinking deeply while trying to write something on paper.
After hearing his mother's voice, he turned around and said.
"Mom, I want to create a powerful technique. So, even if I don't have powerful talent, I can still become strong and protect you and Dad."
His mother looked surprised and chuckled while rubbing his head. But when she realized just how serious he was, she showed a look of surprise.
"You have a great idea, but you can't create a technique just because you want to. Wait, is that why you read our techniques?"
Hearing his mother's words, the kid puffed out his cute cheeks and pointed his finger at her, shouting. He stood on the chair and shouted with both hands spread out.
"What? You don't believe me? I will show you. My technique will one day become the best in the world. I will conquer the power of the star, use the blood of the dragon, and dominate the world."
Seeing his expression, the mother continued to smile. Because she knew her child always acted mature. It was only with cultivation that he would act like a child, curious about everything related to cultivation.
She picked up her child and patted his head.
"Hahaha! My son has a great dream. Come on! Your parents are waiting for your future achievement."
His mother's action made the kid a bit ashamed, but he couldn't help but feel angry when his mother underestimated him.
Although he wasn't some kind of genius like Einstein, he had graduated from college with good marks and had a good job before his rebirth.
How could he not create a measly technique with the knowledge from his past?
"Humph! You don't believe me. I will complete it before you send me to the Blue Wave Sect."
His mother patted his back and placed him on the bed. She walked toward the lamp and slowly turned it off.
"Alright, little champ! You can write it later. It's already midnight. You need to sleep. Go to bed now!"
"Mom, did Dad stay outside once again?"
Hearing that, his mother paused for a moment and said.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to your father. He didn't come back because it is not right to walk at night. Monsters get active during the night. He must be spending a night in his friend's house."
At this moment, the boy clenched his fist, but since there was no light, his mother didn't say anything.
After she left, the boy slowly opened his hand and muttered.
"I will definitely complete this technique and become a powerful cultivator. Definitely!"
......….
Oak remembered those words, and he clenched his fist.
When did he start to get so cautious? Yeah, it was during that time.
......…..
Three Years Ago;
"Aria, get Oak quickly. The Beast Raid has arrived. We have to leave. We can't waste any more time here."
If his mother was a beautiful lady, his father looked a bit more savage, especially with his beard and tall body.
His grandfather wasn't wealthy, but he was capable of buying a Basic Grade Technique. This not only made his father a cultivator but also helped him improve his life.
Later, he met Aria in one of his journeys near the Eastern Wilderness Range and became friends with her.
Soon, they fell in love during their dangerous journey and got married. By then, his father Root had already lost his father. His grandfather didn't get to see his son's marriage.
They didn't have any photos, but his mother would often tell him how she met his father and fell in love with him, and got married.
Oak was pretty much a good life. His life was going normally. Although many times his father was forced to work for days without returning home, it only made their lives better.
So, this Beast Raid came out of nowhere, especially for Oak.
Still confused about the situation, he was picked up by his mother. She didn't bring much and ran out of the house.
His father also didn't bring much except his money and a long sword.
While his father kept holding his sword, he also kept his eyes around.
For the first time, Oak saw his parents like this and became a bit scared. This made him hold his mother's clothes tightly.
Aria instantly saw the fear in her son's eyes and lovingly smiled while patting his head.
"Don't worry, Oak! Nothing will happen to us. Look! We are already running away. Those beasts won't even catch us."
Maybe even Aria didn't realize that she had a crow's mouth. Because just after they ran for ten minutes, the Beast Raid had already caught up.
And, they were targeted by a Fourth Rank White Crystal Bear. Although it was a bit slower, it was one rank above them.
When Root saw it chasing them, he instantly stopped and spoke to Aria.
"Remember to survive! Without you, Oak won't survive in this world. For our son, you must survive, wife."
Aria's eyes turned red when she heard her husband's words. They were heartbreaking, but she didn't shed a tear.
Because she couldn't afford to cry. He was right.
In this world, her son would never survive without their support. That's why she must live.
"No, Dad! Let's run away!"
Oak's expression changed. Unlike his mother, he couldn't contain his emotions and cried while trying to hold his father.
But Root just smiled and said.
"Go!"
He turned around to face the bear with the intention to die, and keep his wife and son safe.
But the bear's paw came too quickly. Even with his strength, he could only put his sword in front to block it.
Crack!
The sword broke into pieces, and he was sent flying. He flew extremely fast and crashed on the ground in front of Aria and Oak.
"Root!"
"Dad!"
Aria couldn't believe her husband was defeated so easily. After all, she hadn't faced a Fourth Rank or even Third Rank Demon.
She married Root when she was a Second Rank cultivator.
So, naturally, it was something that broke her mind. As for Oak, he was just scared.
At this moment, several bronze plates fell out of Root's body.
A middle-aged man was passing next to them. He was six feet tall and had a broad chest with a burnt mark on his left cheek.
The mark was shaped like a feather.
"Damn it! I just came out to see the Beast Raid. Who knew there would be multiple Fourth Rank Beasts? Even with my Fourth Rank strength, I can't fight multiple beasts."
"Hey, that's a lot of money. Tch! Since you are just going to die, let me keep them for you!"
The middle-aged man stopped next to Root and picked up the pouch and the bronze plates scattered near the pouch.
"Stop! That's my father's money."
When Oak saw the man's action, he couldn't believe it. Even when people were poor, they wouldn't try to take money from the person who hadn't even died.
Especially when his family was just in front of him. He couldn't believe his eyes and shouted immediately.
Aria's eyes shrank rapidly as she noticed his strength and apologized. She even covered his mouth.
"I'm sorry, sir! My son doesn't know his place."
"Tch! I won't bother you. Anyway, that bear is coming towards you."
The middle-aged man clicked his tongue and ran away.
"Mom?"
Oak's eyes were in disbelief. He knew just how much that wealth meant for their family. To her mother, it was the result of his father's years of hard work.
It was taken by someone, and she even apologized to him.
What kind of f**ked up world was this?
"Sorry, Oak! At least in the hands of the Demon Beast, we will have a quick death. But if he captures us, our fate will be worse than death."
Aria's eyes were full of sadness, but she still forced a smile and explained to her son.
Roar!
At this moment, the bear's roar echoed in their ears. Aria ran towards her husband and checked his condition.
Except for some broken bones on his chest, he was still in good condition.
"Sorry, Wife! I couldn't even buy you some time to escape. I am just a loser."
"Don't say that, Root!"
Aria covered his mouth and shook her head. The only sadness she had was not for her husband but for her child.
He was just a kid, an eleven-year-old kid.
He didn't even get to live a life, whether good or bad. He didn't even get to find a girl and get married.
He couldn't even accomplish his dream.
She showed a loving smile, but her face was covered with tears.
"Sorry, Oak! Your parents can't protect you anymore."
"Don't say that, Mom. If we survive this, I will protect you. I will never let you get hurt. I will definitely protect you."
'Survive?'