Pov Illios:
The absorption process ended when the cocoon disappeared.
It was already dark, around 21 hours or so.
"Let's see how it turned out," I said to Mery who was next to me, and we went to the place where Lila was.
When we arrived at the site, we could find Lila unconscious on the cloth I had previously installed.
As for her physical changes, you could say that Lila evolved to the rank of immortal beauty, her skin now looks very smooth and milky, and her hair is as black as night. In fact, if the fabric were not white, you might not be able to tell her hair from the darkness of the night.
The most noticeable change is in her very presence, for if I did not see her with my eyes, my senses would not detect her. You may also notice a slight black mist surrounding her. This must be some passive effect her Primal Darkness Body has when exposed to the night.
"Let's look at the deeper aspects… Was it a success?"
I said that when I examined his status window.
[ Analyzing…]
[ Status window — Native of the Immortal World ]
[ Name: Lila Nocturne ]
[ Age: 16 years old ]
[ Cultivation: Celestial Initiate ]
[ Aptitude: Darkness/???]- (Native Exclusive Line).
[ Body: Body of Primal Darkness ]
[ Bloodline: --- ]
[ Constitution: N/A ]
[ Talent: The Gift of the Silent Shadow ]
[ Fate: UNKNOWN, The Celestial Dao has refused to show his fate. ]-(Native-only line).
Yes, it's not a mistake, Lila doesn't possess the Dark Phoenix bloodline, which is quite strange because I saw with my own eyes how she absorbed it.
"Mery, take Lila to her room," I said while thinking about this event.
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I arrived at my office and immediately asked the system, which responded as follows:
[ The Primordial Darkness Body completely absorbed the blood essence in order to fully activate. That is why there is currently no hint of the Dark Phoenix bloodline. This event is quite optimal for the native because he already possesses all the unlocked characteristics of his body without having to cultivate to a higher level.]
"…" I had no words to respond to that.
Organizing the information and analyzing what the system said, Lila's body swallowed all the energy contained in the blood essence, from the dark energy to the Phoenix Qi she possessed, in order to fully activate her body so that she could use it without the need to cultivate internal energy.
"System, correct me if I'm wrong, but is this activation similar to my star demon body?", I asked to confirm the idea in my head.
[The Star demonic body is a body of cosmic existence, so it is not comparable to a body conceived in a mortal form.
But if we talk about its evolution process, we can say that yes, the primordial darkness body possessed by the native does not need to go through a process similar to that of the star demonic body because it consumed enough energy.]
Recall that the star demon body needs to go through some phases before having its powerfully unlocked. These are divided into:
— Initiated
— Foundation
— Core
— Soul
When I came to the realm of the Stellar Sage, I barely made it to the initiated rank, in which, barely, I could feel the cosmic energy that the body generates.
Now you're telling me that Lila completely skipped this whole evolutionary process and fully arrived at the Soul level, in terms of function and usability?
"Is this good?", I asked the air, without any addressee.
[ Not necessarily, as his power can easily get out of control as he did not go through the evolution process, slowly getting used to his abilities.
It is recommended that the host insist on the Dark Phoenix bloodline absorption process in order to be able to control the dark energy that the Primordial Darkness Corps employs.
In addition, a controlled training place is also suggested in order to get used to its abilities and avoid accidents.]
The system was kind and answered this conundrum for me.
"Lila is a walking dark energy bomb," I thought.
Although it is an exaggerated thought, it is not out of reality.
"Fortunately, I'm rich."
For someone without resources or any idea how to fix this, I would recommend something like isolated cultivation, but I have almost unlimited universal points, so there must be something in the store to help me deal with this problem.
Lila, unlike Elena and I, does not have something like the automatic cultivation offered by the star demon body, so a place for her to cultivate efficiently is necessary.
This is because absorbing a bloodline takes energy, and I don't think Lila knows how to swallow spirit stones like her body did at the time of her activation, and I don't want her to try either because she might get out of control.
"I just need to look for something to help me farm faster in the system," I thought and set out to find it.
As for a place to train in a controlled manner, I have a dungeon ready to set up in my inventory.
"This looks like a good choice."
I thought so when I saw the next artifact.
[ The Tower of Arsilia - Divine Level: 50,000,000 u/p.
The Tower of Arsilia is a masterpiece of magical engineering that allows you to cultivate your skills in an unparalleled way. This tower is inspired by the legend, the immortal ascension and has unique features that will allow you to reach your goals in record time.
The tower has a height of 15 meters and a diameter of 10 meters. It is built with resistant and durable materials, and its design is focused on maximizing the flow of spiritual and magical energy inside. It has seven levels, each equipped with specialized tools and techniques for the cultivation of specific skills.
On the first level, you will find an area for meditation and basic skills training, as well as a library with ancient texts on immortal cultivation. On the upper levels, you will find specialized halls for the cultivation of advanced skills, each equipped with tools and magical artifacts specific to the cultivation of each skill.
The tower also features a magically regulated lighting and ventilation system, ensuring an optimal environment for cultivation. In addition, it has a magical security system that ensures the protection of the growers and their skills.
In short, The Tower of Arsilia is an invaluable investment for any aspiring grower. Don't miss the opportunity to get it today and reach the path of immortal cultivation!]
"Sounds compelling," I thought.
This tower allows you to train your skills in a way that you can discover its most practical operation. It also has additional tools for all types of cultivators, which is perfect for my next project on immortal maids.
The combination of The Tower of Arsilia and The Forge of Heroes will be quite powerful, as it allows you to train in a dedicated way and then apply your skills in semi-real combat.
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I bought the tower and immediately went to the backyard of the mansion to install the two devices, in preparation for when Lila woke up. As for sleeping? No matter, growers can spend years sleeping, as it is more of a habit than a necessity.
I set up the tower in a moderately remote location in the backyard of the mansion.
From the outside, I could see that the Immortal Cultivation Tower was clad in a tough, durable material that appeared to be a mixture of stone and metal. The surface was adorned with magical inscriptions that emitted a soft bluish light, giving the tower an even more impressive and mysterious appearance.
The diameter of the tower was imposing and its height even more impressive. At a glance, I could count at least seven different levels, each with its own window that allowed a view into the interior of the tower.
I noticed that the materials used in the construction of the Tower were of high quality, which made me think that the Tower was designed to withstand the most extreme conditions. The exterior surface appeared to be resistant to fire, moisture and other elements, which gave me great confidence in the protection of the skills and knowledge there.
I also noticed that the Celestial Dao did not bother me when setting up the tower in my territory.
"I guess there must be some of these in this world," I surmised.
I didn't go inside, as I was more interested in The Forge of Heroes, which was a dungeon, and you could consider it a virtual reality game on earth because of how it works.
As I was about to take it out of inventory, a certain notification popped up.
[ Warning: you are about to install an artifact that has no connection to the immortal world, and this action might upset the world's consciousness. It is recommended to ask permission first from the consciousness of the world before installing foreign artifacts. ]
[ Do you want to ask permission first?]
These two notifications came out, which did not surprise me and what's more, I was already expecting them.
"Ask permission," I commanded the system.
[ Communicating...]
[ The Heavenly Dao analyzes the request. ]
[ The Celestial Dao believes that installing such an artifact has a risk of invasion by foreign creatures. ]
[ The Universal System assures that its security protocols are perfect and that no creature coming from the artifact could invade the immortal world.]
[ The Celestial Dao reflects on the request.]
[ The Heavenly Dao adds conditions and a reward.]
[ The Universal System organizes information.]
[ The Universal System is generating an optional mission.]
[ Optional Mission: The Forge of Heroes (Patch 2.0, Immortal World).
Introduction: The Celestial Dao has decided to give permission to install this foreign artifact, but thinks it is better to train with templates that have to do with the creatures of this world. Therefore, it is proposed to include these templates on the condition of training more people.
Completion Conditions: At least 10 native people must have the potential to reach the rank of "Earth Emperor" (1/10).
Early Reward: From the moment you install this artifact, you will be able to access the templates of the immortal world.
Final Reward: Improvement of the rewards obtained in the artifact (Patch 3.0).
Failure: None. ]