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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Within The Towers

Jin took a moment to analyze the rewards and tower information.

[System Menu]

_Quest Information_

_Clear the Catastrophic Tower_

_OBJECTIVE: Clear 100 floors_

_REWARD: +10,000,000 Experience Points, +2,000% Sphere Energy, Legendary Item_

_CURRENT PROGRESS: 10/100_

_Reward Log_

_Rare Ore x5_

_Epic Crystal x2_

_Legendary Fragment x1_

Jin's eyes narrowed. "These rewards are incredible."

He accessed the tower's information.

[Tower Information]

_FLOOR HEIGHT: 100_

_MONSTER DENSITY: HIGH_

_REWARD DISTRIBUTION: FLOOR-BASED_

_TOWER TYPE: CATASTROPHIC_

Jin's gaze locked onto the tower type.

"Catastrophic... what does that mean?" Jin wondered.

Suddenly, a system message appeared.

[System Message]

_TOWER INFORMATION UPDATE_

_CATASTROPHIC TOWERS: TOWERS THAT REWRITE REALITY_

_EFFECTS: GRAVITY DISTORTION, TIME DILATION, REALITY DISTORTION_

Jin's eyes widened. "Rewrite reality?"

He realized the tower's true nature.

"This tower isn't just a challenge... it's a gateway to a new world."

Jin's determination burned.

"I'll clear this tower, no matter what."

[System Message]

_NEW SKILL POINTS AVAILABLE: 10_

_ALLOCATE SKILL POINTS TO UPGRADE YOUR ABILITIES_

Jin allocated his skill points.

_Skill Allocation_

_Aether Blade (Level 6) +2_

_Phantom Strike (Level 4) +1_

_Omega Strike (Level 3) +2_

_New Skill: Gravity Distortion (Level 1)_

Jin's skills updated.

[System Message]

_SKILL UPDATE COMPLETE_

_NEW SKILL ACQUIRED: GRAVITY DISTORTION_

Gravity Distortion allowed Jin to manipulate gravity.

"This skill will be crucial in the tower," Jin thought.

Jin continued his ascent, determined to clear the tower.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 11_

_MONSTER DENSITY: HIGH_

_REWARD: EPIC CRYSTAL X3_

As Jin entered the 11th floor, he faced a horde of beasts.

"Time to test Gravity Distortion," Jin said, his eyes gleaming.

Jin charged forward, his Aether Blade flashing.

He sliced through the beasts with ease, his skills honed.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 11 MINIONS DEFEATED_

_EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: +500,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +500%_

The 11th floor boss emerged.

[FLOOR 11 BOSS: GRAVITY WYRM]

_Level: 35_

_HP: 200,000_

The Gravity Wyrm towered over Jin, its body a swirling vortex.

"You're the first to test Gravity Distortion," Jin said.

Jin activated Gravity Distortion.

[System Message]

_GRAVITY DISTORTION ACTIVATED_

_GRAVITY MANIPULATION: +50%_

_DURATION: 30 SECONDS_

Jin's gravity-manipulated strike hit the Gravity Wyrm.

The wyrm stumbled, its gravity field disrupted.

"Ha!" Jin shouted.

The Gravity Wyrm retaliated with a gravity wave.

Jin dodged, his agility enhanced by Gravity Distortion.

Jin countered with a phantom strike.

[System Message]

_PHANTOM STRIKE LANDING RATE: +20%_

_DAMAGE MULTIPLIER: +1.5_

The phantom strike hit the Gravity Wyrm's core.

The wyrm's gravity field faltered.

"Now's my chance," Jin said.

Jin unleashed Omega Strike.

[System Message]

_OMEGA STRIKE DAMAGE: +100%_

_CRITICAL HIT RATE: +30%_

Omega Strike crushed the Gravity Wyrm's core.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 11 BOSS DEFEATED_

_EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: +1,500,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +1,500%_

_REWARD: EPIC CRYSTAL X3_

Jin's progress updated.

_CLEAR PROGRESS: 11/100_

Jin decided to analyze Gravity Distortion's effects.

[System Menu]

_Skill Information_

_GRAVITY DISTORTION (LEVEL 1)_

_EFFECTS: GRAVITY MANIPULATION (+50%)_

_DURATION: 30 SECONDS_

_COOLDOWN: 1 MINUTE_

Jin's eyes narrowed. "Gravity manipulation is incredible."

He accessed the skill's upgrade information.

[Skill Upgrade Information]

_GRAVITY DISTORTION (LEVEL 2)_

_EFFECTS: GRAVITY MANIPULATION (+75%)_

_DURATION: 45 SECONDS_

_COOLDOWN: 45 SECONDS_

_REQUIREMENTS: 100,000 SKILL POINTS_

Jin's gaze locked onto the requirements.

"I need 100,000 skill points to upgrade Gravity Distortion."

[System Message]

_NEW SKILL POINTS AVAILABLE: 10_

_TOTAL SKILL POINTS: 15_

Jin realized he needed more skill points.

"I'll focus on clearing the tower for now."

Jin accessed his status.

[User Information]

_Name: Jin_

_Level: 26_

_Experience Points: 2,500,000/3,000,000_

_Sphere Energy: 1,200%_

_Skill Points: 15_

[Attributes]

_Strength: 105_

_Agility: 105_

_Intelligence: 105_

_Endurance: 155_

_Luck: 70_

[Skills]

_Aether Blade (Level 6)_

_Phantom Strike (Level 4)_

_Omega Strike (Level 3)_

_Gravity Distortion (Level 1)_

Suddenly, a system message appeared.

[System Message]

_TOWER INFORMATION UPDATE_

_FLOOR 20-30: ENTRANCE TO THE TOWER'S CORE_

_MONSTERS: +50% STRENGTH_

_REWARDS: +100% VALUE_

Jin's determination burned.

"I'll clear the tower's core."

Jin continued his ascent, determined to clear the tower.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 20_

_MONSTER DENSITY: EXTREME_

_REWARD: LEGENDARY FRAGMENT X2_

As Jin entered the 20th floor, he faced a horde of powerful beasts.

"Time to test my skills," Jin said, his eyes gleaming.

Jin charged forward, his Aether Blade flashing.

He sliced through the beasts with ease, his skills honed.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 20 MINIONS DEFEATED_

_EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: +1,000,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +1,000%_

The 20th floor boss emerged.

[FLOOR 20 BOSS: DARKNESS OVERLORD]

_Level: 40_

_HP: 500,000_

The Darkness Overlord towered over Jin, its presence suffocating.

"You're a worthy opponent," Jin said.

Jin activated Gravity Distortion.

[System Message]

_GRAVITY DISTORTION ACTIVATED_

_GRAVITY MANIPULATION: +50%_

_DURATION: 30 SECONDS_

Jin's gravity-manipulated strike hit the Darkness Overlord.

The overlord stumbled, its darkness aura disrupted.

"Ha!" Jin shouted.

The Darkness Overlord retaliated with a wave of darkness.

Jin dodged, his agility enhanced by Gravity Distortion.

Jin countered with a phantom strike.

[System Message]

_PHANTOM STRIKE LANDING RATE: +20%_

_DAMAGE MULTIPLIER: +1.5_

The phantom strike hit the Darkness Overlord's core.

The overlord's darkness aura faltered.

"Now's my chance," Jin said.

Jin unleashed Omega Strike.

[System Message]

_OMEGA STRIKE DAMAGE: +100%_

_CRITICAL HIT RATE: +30%_

Omega Strike crushed the Darkness Overlord's core.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 20 BOSS DEFEATED_

_EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: +2,500,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +2,500%_

_REWARD: LEGENDARY FRAGMENT X2_

Jin's progress updated.

_CLEAR PROGRESS: 20/100_

"Next floor, here I come," Jin said.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 21_

_MONSTER DENSITY: EXTREME_

_REWARD: EPIC CRYSTAL X5_

As Jin entered the 21st floor, he faced an even greater challenge.

Suddenly, a system message appeared.

[System Message]

_NEW SKILL POINTS AVAILABLE: 20_

_TOTAL SKILL POINTS: 35_

Jin decided to analyze the Darkness Overlord's abilities.

[System Menu]

_MONSTER INFORMATION_

_DARKNESS OVERLORD_

_LEVEL: 40_

_HP: 500,000_

_ABILITIES: DARKNESS AURA, DARKNESS WAVE, DARKNESS SHIELD_

Jin's eyes narrowed. "Darkness Aura is its strongest ability."

He accessed the ability's information.

[Ability Information]

_DARKNESS AURA_

_EFFECTS: +50% DAMAGE ABSORPTION_

_DURATION: PASSIVE_

_COOLDOWN: NONE_

Jin realized the Darkness Overlord's aura made it nearly invulnerable.

"No wonder it was tough," Jin said.

[System Message]

_YOU HAVE LEVELED UP!_

_NEW LEVEL: 27_

_STAT POINTS +5_

_SKILL POINTS +10_

[User Information]

_Name: Jin_

_Level: 27_

_Experience Points: 3,500,000/4,000,000_

_Sphere Energy: 2,000%_

_Skill Points: 45_

[Attributes]

_Strength: 110_

_Agility: 110_

_Intelligence: 110_

_Endurance: 160_

_Luck: 75_

[System Message]

_YOU HAVE LEVELED UP!_

_NEW LEVEL: 28_

_STAT POINTS +5_

_SKILL POINTS +10_

[User Information]

_Name: Jin_

_Level: 28_

_Experience Points: 4,000,000/4,500,000_

_Sphere Energy: 2,500%_

_Skill Points: 55_

[Attributes]

_Strength: 115_

_Agility: 115_

_Intelligence: 115_

_Endurance: 165_

_Luck: 80_

[System Message]

_YOU HAVE LEVELED UP!_

_NEW LEVEL: 29_

_STAT POINTS +5_

_SKILL POINTS +10_

[User Information]

_Name: Jin_

_Level: 29_

_Experience Points: 4,500,000/5,000,000_

_Sphere Energy: 3,000%_

_Skill Points: 65_

[Attributes]

_Strength: 120_

_Agility: 120_

_Intelligence: 120_

_Endurance: 170_

_Luck: 85_

[System Message]

_YOU HAVE LEVELED UP!_

_NEW LEVEL: 30_

_STAT POINTS +5_

_SKILL POINTS +10_

[User Information]

_Name: Jin_

_Level: 30_

_Experience Points: 5,000,000/5,500,000_

_Sphere Energy: 3,500%_

_Skill Points: 75_

[Attributes]

_Strength: 125_

_Agility: 125_

_Intelligence: 125_

_Endurance: 175_

_Luck: 90_

Jin continued his ascent, determined to clear the tower.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 30_

_MONSTER DENSITY: EXTREME_

_REWARD: LEGENDARY CRYSTAL X3_

As Jin entered the 30th floor, he faced an even greater challenge.

A horde of powerful demons surrounded him.

"Time to test my skills," Jin said, his eyes gleaming.

Jin charged forward, his Aether Blade flashing.

He sliced through the demons with ease, his skills honed.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 30 MINIONS DEFEATED_

_EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: +2,000,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +2,000%_

The 30th floor boss emerged.

[FLOOR 30 BOSS: INFERNO LORD]

_Level: 50_

_HP: 1,000,000_

The Inferno Lord towered over Jin, its flames engulfing the area.

"You're a worthy opponent," Jin said.

Jin activated Gravity Distortion.

[System Message]

_GRAVITY DISTORTION ACTIVATED_

_GRAVITY MANIPULATION: +50%_

_DURATION: 30 SECONDS_

Jin's gravity-manipulated strike hit the Inferno Lord.

The lord stumbled, its flames faltering.

"Ha!" Jin shouted.

The Inferno Lord retaliated with a wave of flames.

Jin dodged, his agility enhanced by Gravity Distortion.

Jin countered with a phantom strike.

[System Message]

_PHANTOM STRIKE LANDING RATE: +20%_

_DAMAGE MULTIPLIER: +1.5_

The phantom strike hit the Inferno Lord's core.

The lord's flames intensified.

"Not yet," Jin said.

Jin unleashed Omega Strike.

[System Message]

_OMEGA STRIKE DAMAGE: +100%_

_CRITICAL HIT RATE: +30%_

Omega Strike crushed the Inferno Lord's core.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 30 BOSS DEFEATED_

_EXPE

CRIENCE POINTS GAINED: +5,000,000_

_SPHERE ENERGY GAINED: +5,000%_

_REWARD: LEGENDARY CRYSTAL X3_

_CLEAR PROGRESS: 30/100_

"Next floor, here I come," Jin said.

[System Message]

_FLOOR 31_

_MONSTER DENSITY: EXTREME_

_REWARD: EPIC ORE X10_

As Jin entered the 31st floor, he faced an even greater challenge.

Suddenly, a system message appeared.

[System Message]

_NEW SKILL POINTS AVAILABLE: 30_

_TOTAL SKILL POINTS: 105_

Jin realized he still needed more skill points to upgrade Gravity Distortion.

"Patience," Jin thought.