While sitting on the sofa, Lin Xiao decided to check his status window, hoping to distract himself from the unsettling events. As he opened the system window, the familiar status panel appeared before him:
[Status Window]
Name: Lin Xiao
Race: Human
Class: None
Level: 5
Experience Points (EXP) to Level Up: 0/2000
Strength: 16
Stamina: 12.5
Intelligence: 16
Mana: 130.5
Charisma: 12
Stat Points: 0
Skill Points: 2
Skills: Strength Sharing (MAX), Photogenic Memory (MAX), Memory Manipulation (Lvl 3 Domain), Power Burst (Lvl 1), Map (Lvl 1), Shadow Steps (Lvl 1), Pheromone Manipulation (Lvl 1)
Lin Xiao stared at his status window, taking in the details.
He had two skill points left to allocate, and with everything happening around him—the twin moons, the mysterious events, and his cats' strange experiences—he knew he had to choose wisely.
The skills he had were already powerful, but something told him he might need more.
He considered his options carefully, wondering which skills would best prepare him for whatever was coming next.
The eeriness of the twin moons, the earthquake that seemingly never happened, and now the strange connection between Xiao Bai's space powers and the moons—all of it pointed to something bigger, something he needed to be ready for.
Lin Xiao's fingers hovered over the options.
Lin Xiao's fingers hovered over the options. Just as he was about to apply the skill points to one of his skills, a system notification popped up:
[Host can also use these skill points on Xiao Bai and Lil'blackie's skills.]
Hearing that, Lin Xiao was shocked. The thought of being able to enhance his cats' abilities had never crossed his mind, and now he was faced with a dilemma. Should he strengthen his own powers or boost those of his loyal companions?
Curiosity getting the better of him, Lin Xiao decided to check his cats' system status windows.
First, he checked Xiao Bai's status:
[Xiao Bai's Status Window]
Name: Xiao Bai
Race: Cat
Class: None
Level: 5
Skills: Spatial Manipulation (Lvl 2) Teleportation (Lvl 3) Void Claws (Lvl 1) Space Lock (Lvl 1)
Seeing Xiao Bai's space-type abilities, Lin Xiao was impressed. His skills seemed to have improved a lot and he seemed to have gotten some new powers. Something called Void Claws and Spatial Manipulation.
Lin Xiao could guess what Spatial Manipulation is but he didn't know about the Void Claws. So he decided to check the power details.
[Void Claws: Shot out a claw that tears the Space]
Lin Xiao was surprised by the vagueness of the power. He tried to get more information but nothing came out so he decided to move on.
Next, he checked Lil'blackie's status:
[Lil'blackie's Status Window]
Name: Lil'blackie
Race: Cat
Class: None
Skills: Time Rewind (Lvl 2) Temporal Shield (Lvl 1) Chrono Claws (Lvl 1)
Lin Xiao decided to ask the system what he should do. Soon the system responded
[It would be better for the host to apply those skill points to Lil'blackie's Time Rewind Power] and then it went silent.
Lin Xiao nodded to himself, trusting the system's suggestion. He focused on Lil'blackie's status window and watched as the two skill points were applied to her Time Rewind power.
The moment he confirmed the decision, he felt a subtle shift in the air around him, almost as if time itself acknowledged the enhancement.
Lil'blackie, perched on his lap, let out a soft purr, her eyes glowing faintly as the power surged within her.
Lin Xiao could sense the increase in her abilities, and a part of him felt reassured knowing that this power could potentially save them from whatever was coming next.
As the upgrade was completed, the system window closed on its own.
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Deep in the vast expanse of space, the galaxy stretched out in a breathtaking display of celestial beauty.
Stars shimmered like distant diamonds, scattered across the inky blackness, while swirling nebulae painted the cosmos in hues of vibrant blue, purple, and pink.
The galaxy's heart, a massive sun, burned with an intense, fiery glow, its energy radiating outward in waves that illuminated everything around it.
Yet, despite the sun's overwhelming presence, two figures stand in stark contrast to the inferno behind them.
One figure, a boy, is dressed in pure black clothes that seem to absorb all the light around him. His outfit is sleek and stylish, with sharp lines and an intricate design that exudes an air of danger and mischief.
His eyes are a deep, piercing red, glowing with a malevolent intensity. His dark hair is wild and untamed, framing a face that holds a mischievous smirk.
His skin is pale, almost ghostly against the blackness of his attire, and he carries an aura of malevolence that seems to ripple through the space around him.
Beside him, in stark contrast, stands a girl dressed in pure white clothes that almost seem to glow with their own inner light. Her gown flows around her like liquid light, each movement creating soft waves of brilliance that shimmer with an ethereal quality.
Her skin is luminous, glowing with a soft, gentle light that makes her seem almost otherworldly.
Her eyes are a striking shade of pale blue, reflecting the purity and calmness of a serene sky. Her long, silvery hair cascades down her back, adding to her divine appearance.
She radiates an aura of purity and grace, almost as if she were a goddess descended from the heavens.
Suddenly, the girl burst out an aura so powerful that it almost dimmed the energy of the sun itself. The intense light that radiated from her seemed to challenge the very core of the galaxy, forcing the massive sun to pale in comparison.
The boy in black recoils slightly, his eyes widening in shock at the sheer force of her aura. He quickly regains his composure, though his smirk fades into a more serious expression. "What's wrong, sister?" he asks, his voice carrying a mix of concern and curiosity.
The girl doesn't respond immediately, her pale blue eyes narrowing as she focuses on something unseen.
Her aura continues to pulsate, her power growing even stronger as if she's preparing for something monumental.
The boy watches her closely, his earlier mischief replaced with genuine worry.
The girl's intense aura gradually began to diminish, the overwhelming energy that had dimmed the sun's radiance now gently receding back into her.
The brilliant light surrounding her softened, and she let out a quiet sigh of relief, her shoulders relaxing as the tension faded.
The boy in black, still on edge from witnessing his sister's sudden surge of power, stepped closer. His deep red eyes searched her face, filled with a mix of worry and curiosity. "Are you okay, sister?" he asked, his voice more serious than before.
She turned to him, her expression serene but with a hint of exhaustion. "Yes," she replied calmly, her voice carrying a subtle strength. "I have become stronger."
The boy's eyes widened in surprise, and his earlier concern shifted to something more intense. His mind raced, connecting the dots, and his face changed, his usual smirk replaced by a look of shock. "Is it…?" he began, his voice trailing off as the realization hit him.
But before he could finish, the girl shot him a sharp glare, her pale blue eyes filled with warning. "Shut up," she commanded, her voice firm and unwavering. The boy immediately fell silent, recognizing the gravity of her words.
She sighed, her gaze softening as she looked away from him and towards the sun. "Yes, it is him who increased my power," she admitted, her voice quieter now, tinged with a hint of concern.
The boy opened his mouth to speak again, but she cut him off before he could say anything more. "We can't leave this place," she said, her tone leaving no room for argument. "We have to make sure this god doesn't start acting up before its given time."
As she spoke, her eyes remained fixed on the sun. The once-blazing star now appeared unsettlingly different.
A strange, almost surreal face had formed on its surface, its features faintly visible through the fiery glow. The face was eerily calm, with eyes that were tightly closed as if in a deep, undisturbed slumber.