After 50 years
After five decades of dedicated effort, Yun had achieved the extraordinary feat of copying the abilities of 2 million land creatures, encompassing a vast array of species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes. His remarkable journey had begun with a single ability, and through relentless pursuit, he had amassed a staggering collection of skills.
As he reached milestones in his quest, Yun received a series of rewards that aided him in his pursuit of mastery. Upon copying 1.5 million abilities, he received a Mystery Voucher +1, a +33 year Vitality Potion, and a Recovery Voucher +1. When he reached 2 million abilities, his rewards included a Mystery Voucher +2, a +59 year Vitality Potion, and another Recovery Voucher +1.
As Yun continued to push the boundaries of his potential, he achieved the remarkable feat of copying 2.5 million abilities, earning him a Mystery Voucher +1, a +6 year Vitality Potion, and yet another Recovery Voucher +1. But it was when he reached the astonishing milestone of 3 million abilities that he received the most extraordinary rewards: a Mystery Voucher +3, a +68 year Vitality Potion, a Recovery Voucher +2, an Invisibility Voucher +1, and a Soulbind Voucher +1.
[ Invisibility Voucher: You can become invisible using this voucher.
Time Limit: 30 minute
Soulbind Voucher: ???? ]
With each reward, Yun's potential grew exponentially, fueling his relentless pursuit of mastery. His journey was a testament to the power of dedication and the limitless potential that lay within him. As he continued to evolve, the world waited with bated breath to witness the incredible feats that Yun would achieve next.
Yun bid farewell to the land creatures, eager to embark on a new adventure in the vast expanse of the sea. He was drawn to the unknown, and the ocean's secrets beckoned him to explore its depths. His quest was to learn new abilities from the sea creatures that inhabited this world.
At A Sea Coast Of United States
As he arrived at the coast, Yun's excitement grew. He was about to uncover the secrets of the sea and expand his repertoire of abilities. The ocean's vastness stretched out before him, full of mysteries waiting to be unraveled. With a sense of wonder, Yun dove into the unknown, ready to embrace the adventures that lay ahead.
Yun's first destination was the coast of the United States, where he had received intel about a remarkable Hydra specimen. This Hydra was unusually large, measuring 40cm in length, compared to the typical 10-15cm length of its peers. Intrigued, Yun sought to copy the regenerative ability of this extraordinary creature. Who knows what other secrets it might hold?
Yun could have chosen to copy the regenerative ability of a lizard, and indeed, he had already done so with Geckos. These small to medium-sized lizards, belonging to the family Gekkonidae, had yielded some fascinating results. But the result was this:
10 Years Ago
[ Choose One of the following abilities:
1. Wall-crawling: Geckos can climb walls and ceilings using their specialized toe pads that have tiny hair-like structures, allowing them to adhere to surfaces.
2. Regeneration: Gecko species can regrow their tails if they lose them, a process called autotomy.
3. Camouflage: Geckos have specialized skin that helps them blend in with their surroundings, making them difficult to spot.
4. Night vision: Geckos have excellent night vision due to their large eyes and sensitive retinas.
5. Sticky feet: Geckos' feet are incredibly sticky, allowing them to climb smooth surfaces like glass. ]
I choose 2nd Ability Regeneration.
[ Regeneration ability is being copied... ]
[ Failed! ]
[ This ability is not compatible with the host.
Cause: The host has no tail and this ability can only regrow a tail.
Penalty: The host failed to copy an ability for the first time so as a penalty the host cannot copy any Regenrative Ability related ability for the next 10 years. Also you cannot copy any ability of the lizard species anymore. ]
Yun was shocked to hear all of this, "Whaaaat.....?"
In The Present Time
Yun reflected on the past, recalling the events that had transpired a decade ago. He had attempted to copy the regenerative ability of a creature, but unfortunately, he was unsuccessful, and the penalty for failure was severe - a 10 year waiting period before he could try again. If only he had known, he would have chosen a different ability, like Wall Crawling, Sticky Feet, Camouflage, or Night Vision.
However, time had passed, and the 10 year waiting period had finally come to an end. Yun was now determined to succeed and had meticulously prepared for this moment. After thorough research, he had selected the Hydra as the most suitable creature to copy its regenerative ability. Out of all the land and sea creatures with this ability, including Star Fish, Salamander, Planarians, Sea Cucumbers, Lizard, Crustacean, Worm, Fish, Amphibians, and Insects, Yun had chosen the Hydra.
With confidence and determination, Yun activated his skill. "System, use Ability Extraction+ on Hydra," he commanded, ready to finally acquire the regenerative ability that had eluded him for so long. The moment of truth had arrived, and Yun held his breath, awaiting the outcome.
[ Skill target is Hydra, choose one of the following ability:
1. Regeneration: Hydra can regenerate its entire body from a small piece of tissue, including its head, tail, and even its entire body from a single cell.
2. Immortality: Hydra is biologically immortal, meaning it can live indefinitely in the absence of injury or disease.
3. Ability to reverse its body: Hydra can reverse its body, meaning it can turn its head into a tail and vice versa.
4. Ability to learn and remember: Hydra has a simple nervous system and can learn and remember stimuli.
5. High reproduction rate: Hydra has a high reproduction rate, allowing ist to quickly colonize new environments. ]
I choose 1st Ability Regeneration.
[ Copying 1st Ability Regeneration.... ]
[ Success. ]
[ Congratulation! Host has successfully learned the new ability Regeneration. ]
[ Ability: Regeneration
Limitation: You must use this ability to heal a wound or regrow a limb within 10 seconds of getting injured or losing a limb. After 10 seconds, this ability will not work.
Time Limit: The time will depend on the severity of the wound.
Minor injury: 1 minute
Serious injury: 10minute
Lost Limb: 2 hour.
Cooldown: 1 hr. ]
As Yun pondered his decision, he couldn't help but think of those who had chosen the 2nd ability, immortality, over the 1st ability. In their shoes, he would have made the same choice. However, Yun was a man who learned from his mistakes and always had a contingency plan. That's why he had brought along the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii.
This enigmatic creature held the secret to eternal life, and Yun had wisely brought it along as a backup plan. If anything went awry while copying the Hydra's ability, he could rely on the immortal jellyfish as a substitute. With a deep breath, Yun activated his skill, "Use Ability Extraction+ on The Immortal Jellyfish."
[ Choose one of the following abilities:
1. Biological Immortality: It can transform its body into a younger state through a process called transdifferentiation, essentially making it immortal.
It can change its cell type and function, allowing it to bypass the normal process of aging and death. It can regenerate its cells, including nerve cells, muscle cells, and epidermal cells. It can reverse its aging process, transforming adult medusa back into polyp stage, and then back to adult again and it can live indefinitely in the absence of injury or disease essentially cheating death and achieving immortality.
2. Regeneration: It can regenerate its body parts, including its head, tail, and even its entire body from a small piece of tissue.
3. Adaptability: It can adapt to different environments and survive in various water temperatures and salinity levels.
4. Stem Cell-like Properties: Its cells have stem cell-like properties, allowing them to differentiate into different cell types.
5. High Reproductive Capacity: It can produce large numbers of offspring, contributing to its population's growth and survival. ]
I choose 1st Ability Biological Immortality.
[ Copying 1st Ability Biological Immortality... ]
[ Sucess. ]
[ Congratulation! Host has successfully learned the new Ability Biological Immortality. ]
As the skill took effect, Yun felt a strange sensation wash over him. The immortal jellyfish's ability began to coursing through his veins, granting him the power of eternal life. Yun's eyes gleamed with excitement and relief, knowing that he now possessed a failsafe against mortality.
[ Ability: Biological Immortality.
Limitation: You will not become immortal by using this ability, you will just not age.
Condition: This ability will be used automatically every 50 years. And you will return to your 25 year old form.
Time Limit: None
Cooldown: 50 years
Upgrading Condition: To upgrade this ability, you must do ?????. ]
As Yun approached his hotel room, he grasped the door handle and began to turn it. But before he could enter, a sudden sensation coursed through his body, like a gentle hum vibrating his very cells. He felt an eerie tingling, as if his body was being rewritten from the inside out.
"What's happening to my body?" Yun exclaimed, alarm creeping into his voice. "Something's changing inside me!" His muscles began to swell, his flesh shifting and reforming in ways that defied explanation.
As the ability Biological Immortality coursed through his veins, Yun felt his body transform. His cell type and function changed, regenerating his cells, including nerve cells, muscle cells, and epidermal cells.
Aaargh!" Yun cried out, his body convulsing in a mixture of pain and transformation. But as suddenly as it had begun, the process ended.