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To create a faction, we needed fifty more members, and I just happened to have a whole tribe of cavemen from the Primal World still with me. After all, until we can finally solve the issue entirely, there's not much I can do other than shelter them.
Among them were also the Hawk Eye people, capable of unleashing shockwaves of wind with their movements, capable of pushing gusts of wind and even floating sometimes, jumping high, and specializing in long-range attacks and kicks.
Unlike the Children of Fire, the Hawk Eyes were slender, with clear brown skin and big, sharp green- or gold-colored eyes; they usually had green or brown hair.
There was a third tribe of spider-people or something who possessed the ability to walk on vertical surfaces and even produce spiderwebs and venom from their saliva and fangs; they also had more eyes.
However, these people were rather hostile before the Brutes appeared and forced the three tribes to join together to fight them, and after arriving here, they didn't help in defeating the Primal King and his army, instead escaping.
As of now, they're still living on New York's outskirts. I didn't really want to force anybody to move or fight, so they have stayed there ever since. I've been monitoring them, though, and they seem to be doing fine.
After their introduction, Mursha led us to a large camp she had set up for the fourth faction, which was covered in dust as it hadn't been used in tens of years.
"It's large enough, so make yourself at home until the hour of the War Games," said Mursha. "Maybe they should be given some weapons at least? Do they know any weapon technique or defensive abilities?"
"Do you?" I asked Fiery Hair.
"Hmmm, Fiery Hair crush with foot and fist!" said Fiery Hair with a smile. "Sometimes, a big spear made of bone... Hmm, Hawk-Eyed people use arrows and bows."
"There you go," I said. "They're big and strong enough to fight with just their bare bodies."
"We Orcs aren't so different, but we do use armor and weapons!" sighed Mursha. "Unless their skin is made of something harder than steel, I wouldn't be so confident in taking a sword technique in the face without protection."
"Well, they fight giant dinosaurs with their bare fists," I said. "I have yet to see Fiery Hair bleed even when I made her fight Martial Beasts inside of my Inner Realm imbued with my Divinity, so I think she'll be fine, and her people too."
"A-Are you sure?!" Mursha was still a bit worried. "Ugh, okay… Those that want to use arrows and bows, come with me."
The orc lady quickly brought them to the armory, giving everyone proper equipment. It was better than their bone-made weapons and bows; these pieces of equipment had magical enchantments.
Of course, I can also give them even better things, but I decided not to do it, mostly so Mursha's help is not just for nothing.
Though I might enchant their equipment too.
Ding!
[You have allowed several humans that have yet to go through the tutorial to enter unauthorized Tower Space.]
[However, because of your Privilege and the authorization of the System Administrator in charge, it has been allowed for them to skip the necessary trials.]
[Rewards, however, will not be given this time.]
[Please don't do this too much, or you may receive a penalty.]
Huh? Alright then, I guess that's covered. Though there are no rewards, I guess I can't do the same thing I did with my sister with everyone else, eh?
And a penalty? I doubt it could ever affect me as I am not connected to the main system, but sure, let's play along for now.
"I'm so sorry; I won't do it ever again."
Of course, I was lying.
With everything said and done, and as I saw the people I brought practicing on the training grounds, I heard Seth walking to my side.
"So this is your plan... You're going to make the fourth faction and beat the others?" wondered Seth. "However, wouldn't it still be the same as always? You'll please the God instead of making him rage."
"Hahah, and who said I would play along with the War Game's structure?" I laughed a bit. "Just have faith in me... Also, what do you require? We'll go pick it up once the War Games are over. Is that fine with you?"
"Yeah, I don't mind; it's just a couple of hours from now. The War Games usually last the rest of the day, but if they lose over sixty percent of the soldiers fighting, it can end prematurely." Seth explained.
"Interesting!" I nodded. "Very well…"
Seth seemed slightly concerned about what I was I even planning and why I was so secretive about it, but I mean, where's the fun if I reveal everything right away? Sometimes you have to keep things secret so they're more exciting when they happen.
Now, before everything begins in a couple of hours, I should probably use some of that time to check this new Skill Tree I acquired and also probably use some items and do some Skill Fusions.
Although I am not going to need it against these mortals, the Gods could be different. The Barbarian God's presence... I can feel it from here, faintly so; he's well hidden.
He's strong.
Not like I am worried about him either, but I have a feeling that those Gods who sent that message might have something planned.
I can brute force my way through their powers and tricks, but what if they're receiving the aid of the strongest gods of the tower on much higher floors?
Then things could become slightly troublesome.
I need to be prepared. I am not saying I am weak, and I am not saying I have suddenly become weaker than others or something.
I am simply thinking that it's necessary to always be prepared; I am definitely not the strongest in the entire universe, and until then, I will keep preparing and being cautious.
Or at least try, to an extent.
And well, let's be honest here: who doesn't like new, flashy abilities?
Because I sure do!
Now, let's see, how many Points do I have? Stat and Skill Points...
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[Stat Points]: [15.430] (+50 Per Level) (1 = 10 Stats)
[Skill Points]: [58.430] (+50 Per Level)
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I see. That's quite fine, I would say. That's more Stat Points than I imagined.
Should I use them right now?
Yeah, why not?
I'll add them all to Mana; as usual, more Mana, more power; I require it to refine my Primordial Venerable Essence after all.
Ding!
[You have exchanged 15.430 Stat Points into Mana!]
[You gained 154.300 Maximum Mana!]
[Current Mana]: [1.651.200/1.651.200]
FLUOSH!
I felt a slight enhancement in my Mana Aura, now overflowing with azure blue-colored energy. This was the purest mana; the one created through Stat Points was always the best.
FLASH!
A droplet of golden syrup-like essence surged from the depths of my Soul, then two and three more, and the fountain of Primordial Venerable Ki Essence was overflowing with more energy than before.
With it, I continued cultivating my Physique and my soul while also comprehending the Dao of Void through the Void Essence Kirby and Umbra were constantly supplying me with.
Kirby was resting inside my Inner realm, by the way. I don't think I'll bring him for the War games; he would end everything too quickly, and that's not really fun.
But against the Barbarian God? For sure.
Anyway, talking about Skill Points I currently have a good sum of 58k; I don't know if that's enough to buy too many new Skills, but it's worth a try.
However, there's also another last Skill I had yet to purchase from the previous Class, so I might as well get that one too.
Ding!
[Because you have already Rank Up, the Skill Tree Prices from the previous Class have been discounted by 50%!]
[You have exchanged 12.500 Skill Points.]
[You have learned the [Divinity Resistance (SSS): Lv1] Class Skill!]
Oh, a discount! That was sure a surprise, but a welcome one.
Now, Divinity Resistance, I can guess what it can do, but let's check it.
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[Divinity Resistance (SSS): Lv1]
[Skill EXP]: [0/100.000]
A Class Skill that only belongs to the Divine Class: [God Eating Calamity: Ragnarök].
Your body is not only capable of destroying and devouring gods, but you are also capable of withstanding their might and defending against their powerful Divinities, the very source of their tremendous, world-ending, and world-controlling powers.
When fighting against gods, you naturally generate a protective layer of your Essence, which can decrease damage taken from gods' Divinities by 30% and increase all Defensive Stats by 50%. The durability of this protective layer is based on Skill Level and Mana.
Level Bonus (1): Increases the Effects of the Protective Layer by 10%. When a God strikes your Protective Layer, there's a 5% chance for their Divine Power to decrease in Strength by 30%.
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Oh my, I have to admit this is quite useful; if it works with just anything, then even the strongest gods won't deal their complete damage against me. The bad part is that this veil consumes Mana, so I need to have even more Mana than before to make it work properly.
Well, now, with this... Oh right! Once I changed Class, I received a new Skill too, which I have been using, mixing its powers with my normal abilities.
This one…
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[Primordial Heavenly Empress of Light Arts (SSS): Lv1]
[Skill EXP]: [11.630/100.000]
A Class Skill that only belongs to the High Divine Class: [Heavenly Martial Empress of Light: Bing Xue].
You are the Heavenly Martial Empress of Light; your body is light, and so is your soul; your entire being is light, and you can turn this light into lethal weapons of your choosing. Combining your experience with many weapons, techniques, and martial arts, you've created your own Martial arts, representing what you are as a whole because, within Heaven and Earth, only you are the Honored One.
As the strongest Human of Murim, there was nothing you could ever imitate other than yourself; therefore, you created techniques that combined all your experiences through your life together, not only representing how you fight but also who you are.
Additionally, by gathering enough required Essence, you can unleash the power of the {Primordial Nine Heaven Domain} and invoke the might of the Nine Heavens within your surroundings. based on the Heaven Color, you gain special effects and boosts to your Stats or even obtain special Abilities.
New Arts will be unlocked with each Skill Level, and their total power is permanently increased by 300%, while their Energy cost decreases by 30%.
Available Arts:
Level 1: [Heavenly Light Domain] [Primordial Nirvana's Spear] [Nine Heaven Spiritual Doppelganger Creation]
Level 2: ???
Level Bonus (1): Increases the Arts Damage Dealt and the ability to ignore all Defenses by 30%. Decreases their Energy cost by 5%. When fighting foes using these Arts, there's a 10% chance for a defeated foe to explode into Light Essence, which you can absorb to gain [Light] Stat.
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Very interesting techniques. I am fairly sure only the Nirvana Spear is something I have; the other two are new. It seems there's a new Doppelganger?! And also something with a Domain of Heaven! I should have checked this much earlier.
Also, the Nine Heaven Domain Ability is original to this Skill, and it depends on the color. I have only absorbed a few fragments of the Ancient Heavens, and they were only the Yellow, White, Black, and Azure Heavens; the other heavens... I was never able to absorb them.
This means this Skill allows me to summon a power I originally didn't have, much like other Skills allow me to unleash Void, Space, and Time much easier than before.
It doesn't give details about these other heavens and their effects, but they might appear as I play around with them, as has happened before.
For now, though, I want to see my new Class Skill Tree.
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