Kael lay sprawled on his bed, his body feeling like it had been run over by a herd of stampeding beasts. Every muscle ached, and even breathing felt like a chore.
"This... sucks," he muttered to himself, staring at the ceiling.
Then, it hit him—his system. He hadn't forgotten about it, but the day's torture had pushed it to the back of his mind.
"Alright, System," Kael thought, calling it up. "Show me my stats."
A transparent panel appeared in front of him, glowing faintly in the dim room.
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[Name: Kael Albert]
Race: Human (Formerly Pathless)
Existence Tier: Low-Tier Mortal
Main Abilities: Creation and Destruction
Stats:
Physique: 0.4
Soul: 0.5
Mental State: 1
Ability Level: 1
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Kael squinted at the numbers, noting the tiniest improvement in his Physique stat. He let out a frustrated sigh. "All that suffering for this? What a rip-off."
Then a thought popped into his head. "What if I just... made myself stronger? Like, cheat my way out of this."
He grinned, sitting up despite the screaming protests of his muscles. "System, let's create something that'll boost my stats like crazy. Something to max me out beyond anything in this realm."
The system's calm voice echoed in his head.
[What would you like to create, Host?]
Kael thought for a moment, then smirked. "A fruit. A really overpowered fruit."
A vision of the fruit formed in his mind: vibrant, golden with streaks of glowing silver and swirling with faint energy.
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[Creation Complete]
Name: Divine Ascension Fruit
Description: A fruit born from the essence of creation and destruction. Consuming it will elevate the consumer's Physique, Soul, and Mental Stats to the absolute peak, surpassing even the strongest beings in the Aetheris Realm.
Effects:
1. Instantly maxes out Physique, Soul, and Mental Stats.
2. Grants abilities aligned with each stat.
3. Improves overall existence tier.
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The fruit materialized in his hand, shimmering with otherworldly energy. It was warm to the touch, pulsing faintly, like it was alive.
Kael grinned. "Time to cheat." He took a bite.
The fruit's flavor exploded in his mouth—sweet, tangy, and refreshing all at once. He devoured it eagerly, juice dripping down his chin. As he swallowed the last bite, a surge of power erupted from within him.
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[Effects Applied]
Updated Stats:
Physique: 10,000
Soul: 10,000
Mental State: 10,000
Existence Tier: Peak-Tier Mortal
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Kael's body felt like it was on fire, but not in a painful way. His muscles tightened, his skin glowed faintly, and his mind expanded in ways he couldn't describe.
The room suddenly felt sharper—he could see dust motes in the air, hear the faint creak of wood in the walls, even feel the life energy of tiny insects outside his window.
His Soul stats kicked in, flooding him with a calming yet overwhelming sense of awareness. He could sense emotions, energies, and even faint whispers of things beyond the mortal realm.
His mind buzzed with clarity and focus. Complex thoughts that used to take minutes now unraveled in seconds. His mental state felt like an unstoppable force—calm, sharp, and completely in control.
Kael clenched his fists, marveling at the raw power coursing through his veins. He took a step, and the ground beneath him trembled slightly.
Abilities began surfacing in his mind:
Soul Vision: See the essence of all living and non-living things.
Mental Fortress: Absolute resistance to mind attacks or illusions.
Titan's Endurance: Limitless stamina and resilience.
Omnistrength: Strength capable of shattering mountains with ease.
Quantum Awareness: Precise understanding of his surroundings down to the smallest detail.
Kael stared at his glowing fists and laughed, his voice echoing through the room. He could barely believe it.
"What would people think if they knew a 5-year-old could crush mountains?" he said, shaking his head with a grin. "Man, they'd lose their minds."
He sat back down on his bed, his excitement bubbling over into an idea. "Alright, System, let's make this even crazier. I want a bloodline. Not just any bloodline—a bloodline that can copy anything, make it a hundred times better, and improve on it."
The system chimed in its usual calm tone.
[Describe the bloodline you wish to create.]
Kael leaned forward, his mind racing. "It should let me copy skills, powers, whatever. Amplify them by 100 times, but also make them even better—stronger, faster, more efficient. And let's throw in some perks while we're at it."
He paused, thinking. "How about... perfect adaptability? Like, no matter what I face, my body and abilities adjust instantly. Oh, and I want a few abilities too. Something flashy."
The system responded.
[Creation Complete.]
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[Bloodline: Primordial Evolution]
Description: A unique bloodline that copies any ability or trait, amplifies it by 100 times, and refines it to perfection. Comes with unparalleled adaptability and exclusive abilities.
Perks:
1. Limitless Evolution: Continuous improvement of abilities and traits.
2. Instant Adaptation: Immediate adjustment to any environment or challenge.
Abilities:
1. Skill Replication: Copy and improve any skill or technique.
2. Power Surge: Temporarily boost stats and abilities during critical moments.
3. Absolute Resistance: Nullify harmful effects, including poisons and curses.
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In Kael's hand, a vial appeared, glowing with a deep, swirling energy. The liquid inside looked alive, shifting between silver and gold. He held it up, marveling at it.
"This... is insane," he muttered, then smirked. "But I'm not gonna waste time."
He uncorked the vial and drank it in one go. The taste was surprisingly bland, but before he could even think about it, a wave of exhaustion slammed into him like a brick wall.
His vision blurred, and his body felt like lead. He tried to say something, but the words didn't come out. His head hit the pillow, and darkness took over instantly.
Kael was out cold, his small frame glowing faintly as the bloodline began to fuse with him.
Kael woke up to the sound of cracking wood. As he opened his eyes, he noticed his foot had gone straight through the floor.
"What the—?" he muttered, stepping back instinctively. The moment his other foot touched the ground, the floor shattered again.
Kael froze, his heart racing as memories of last night came rushing back. "Oh, right... the fruit... the bloodline..."
He sighed, glancing at the mess he'd made. "Guess I need to figure this out before I accidentally bring the whole house down."
Focusing, Kael calmed himself. Thanks to his insane mental stats, controlling his strength came naturally. With a deep breath, he stepped lightly on the floor. This time, it held.
"Much better," he said with a grin. "Alright, let's see what the system has to say now."
He called it up, and the glowing panel appeared before him.
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[Name: Kael Albert]
Race: Human
Bloodline: Primordial Ascendant
Existence Tier: Peak-Tier Mortal
Main Abilities: Creation and Destruction
Stats:
Physique: 10,000
Soul: 10,000
Mental State: 10,000
Ability Level: 2
Abilities:
1. Soul Vision: See the essence of all living and non-living things.
2. Mental Fortress: Absolute resistance to mind attacks or illusions.
3. Titan's Endurance: Limitless stamina and resilience.
4. Omnistrength: Strength capable of shattering mountains with ease.
5. Quantum Awareness: Precise understanding of surroundings.
6. Skill Replication: Copy and improve any skill or technique.
7. Power Surge: Temporarily boost stats and abilities during critical moments.
8. Absolute Resistance: Nullify harmful effects, including poisons and curses.
Perks:
1. Limitless Evolution: Continuous improvement of abilities and traits.
2. Instant Adaptation: Immediate adjustment to any environment or challenge.
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Kael whistled. "Man, I'm loaded now. This bloodline really didn't hold back."
He closed the panel and looked at the shattered floor again. "I should probably test this out somewhere less... destructible. But for now, I have a teacher to baffle."