As I stood amidst the battlefield of yet another cleared gate, the familiar chime of the system echoed in my mind.
[You have leveled up.]
I glanced at the notification and couldn't help but smirk. "Level 20 already, huh? I've been so focused on clearing gates and wiping out monsters that I almost forgot what comes next."
The system continued, displaying an intriguing message:
[New skill awakened: Abyssal Earth (D-rank) – Unique Growth Type.]
My heart raced as the description appeared, illuminating the space in front of me:
Abyssal Earth (D-rank)
Type: Unique Growth Skill
Description: Harness the elemental power of Earth and Void to create devastating tremors, collapse terrain, and summon the essence of the Abyss. As a growth-type skill, its power increases with the user's level and mastery. At its peak, Abyssal Earth reshapes entire landscapes into weapons of destruction.
I couldn't help but laugh loudly, the sound echoing in the emptiness of the gate. This skill was a cornerstone of my future the same skill that led the other world to call me the Calamity Battle God of the Void.
"I almost forgot how terrifyingly useful this ability is," I said, still grinning.
Unlocking Power, Step by Step
This wasn't the first time I'd unlocked a skill through leveling. At level 10, I had obtained Void Control (D-rank) another unique growth-type ability. It granted me mastery over Void energy, allowing me to manipulate it in ways that others couldn't even comprehend. With it, I had created devastating techniques like Shatter the Horizon.
But Abyssal Earth was different. Unlike Void Control, which specialized in precision and manipulation, this skill screamed destruction. It was raw, overwhelming power a tool of chaos perfectly suited for someone like me.
Every 10 levels, my body grew stronger, capable of handling the sheer force of these skills. With this new milestone, I could feel my body brimming with energy, my muscles reinforced, my Void aura pulsating with new intensity.
"This body should be able to handle some of my spear techniques now," I muttered, clenching my fists as Void energy crackled around me.
Eager to test my new skill, I plunged my spear into the ground, channeling my Void energy through it.
"Let's see what you've got, Abyssal Earth," I whispered, activating the skill for the first time.
The ground trembled beneath me as dark veins of energy spread out from the spear's point of impact. The earth itself seemed to respond to my will, rising in jagged spires and collapsing into void-like craters. In mere moments, the once-flat terrain was transformed into a chaotic battlefield of destruction.
The raw power coursing through me was intoxicating, but it was also dangerous. Even at this early stage, I could feel the strain on my body. It wasn't something to be used lightly, but in the right moment, it could turn the tide of any battle.
"This is just the beginning," I said, breathing heavily as the tremors subsided. "If this is what I can do now, I can't imagine what this skill will look like at its peak."
Preparing for What's Next
With two unique growth-type skills under my belt Void Control and Abyssal Earth I was beginning to realize the scope of my potential. Each level brought me closer to unlocking more of my abilities, and with them, more of the legendary power that would one day define me.
But leveling up wasn't just about unlocking skills. It was about mastering them, honing them until they became extensions of myself. I wasn't just wielding power I was becoming power.
As I exited the gate, the people outside cheered, oblivious to the monstrous potential I had just unlocked. They saw a hero, a savior. What they didn't see was the storm brewing beneath the surface.
I adjusted my mask and gripped my spear tightly. "The Calamity Battle God of the Void… huh? Looks like I'm starting to live up to that title."
With Abyssal Earth now at my disposal, I knew that my journey was far from over. If anything, it was just beginning. The next gates, the stronger enemies, and the challenges ahead I was ready to face them all.