As the energy settled into place, Jin Mo opened his eyes, a small, satisfied smile tugging at the corners of his lips. But then, a sudden thought struck him.
"Now, don't you want to see your status?" Nyx asked, her voice teasing, yet tinged with curiosity.
Jin Mo's eyes snapped open as the realization dawned on him. "Oh, I forgot!" he muttered.
He mentally commanded, "Status," and almost immediately, a translucent screen appeared before him.
SYSTEM NYX
I. User Info
Name: Jin Mo
Level: 1 [0/50] (to next level)
Race: High Human
Class: Death Apostle
Body: None
Realm: None
Titles: The Rebirth of the Death Apostle, Blessed by the 5 Gods, The Unyielding Sovereign
Nyx Coins: 0 NC (Currency earned by killing enemies or completing quests)
Health: [100/100]
Qi: [100/100]
II. Stats
Stamina (STA): 18
Qi (QI): 10
Strength (STR): 14
Agility (AGI): 11
Vitality (VIT): 18
Intelligence (INT): 15
Perception (PER): 12
Luck (LCK): 16
Stat Points (SP): 0
III. Abilities
Active Abilities:
Bone Spear (2 stars)
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Qi Cost: 10 Qi per use
Description: Summons a spear made of bone from necrotic energy. It can be thrown with immense force, causing both physical and necrotic damage.
Necrotic Grasp (2 stars)
Cooldown: 15 seconds
Qi Cost: 10 Qi per use
Description: Forms skeletal hands that emerge from the ground, grabbing enemies and draining their life force to heal Jin Mo.
Passive Abilities:
Soul Perception (5 stars)
Effect: Allows Jin Mo to perceive the true essence of things, whether living or non-living. This grants him a tactical advantage by revealing hidden stats, weaknesses, and secrets.
Dragon's Breath Technique (7-star)
Description: The Dragon's Breath Technique is an ancient and rare breathing technique that connects its practitioner to the primal, elemental force of dragons.
IV. Unique Abilities
Blessing of the 5 Gods (5 Stars)
Each of the five gods bestowed incredible powers upon Jin Mo, manifesting as both active and passive abilities.
(1) Solar's Blessings:
Active Ability: Solar Burst
Cooldown: 12 hours
Description: Jin Mo channels concentrated solar energy into a focused beam that burns through enemies in its path. Though immensely powerful, maintaining the beam requires Jin Mo to focus his will, limiting its duration.
Passive Ability: Radiant Aura
Effect: Jin Mo emits a soft, protective glow that enhances his physical and spiritual resilience. The aura also extends to his allies, providing mild protection from elemental attacks. The strength of the aura increases when Jin Mo is calm and focused.
(2) Aqua's Blessings:
Active Ability: Tidal Surge
Cooldown: 24 hours
Duration: 10 minutes
Description: Jin Mo summons a small-scale tidal wave, flooding the area with water and knocking back enemies. For a brief period, he gains control over the terrain.
Passive Ability: Waters of Life
Effect: Jin Mo gains enhanced control over water, enabling him to heal minor wounds by channeling its energy. This ability is stronger when near bodies of water.
(3) Fauna's Blessings:
Active Ability: Nature's Wrath
Cooldown: 6 hours
Description: Jin Mo summons the force of nature itself, commanding roots and vines to burst forth and bind or damage enemies in a small radius. The strength of the attack scales with his connection to nature.
Passive Ability: Earth's Endurance
Effect: Jin Mo gains increased endurance and resilience when in natural environments like forests or mountains. He can also command small animals to assist him in minor tasks or scouting.
(4) Umbro's Blessings:
Active Ability: Shadow Cloak
Cooldown: 20 minutes
Duration: 5 minutes
Description: Cloaks Jin Mo in shadow, rendering him nearly invisible. During this time, his movement speed and strength are slightly enhanced, making him more dangerous in close combat.
Passive Ability: Master of Shadows
Effect: Jin Mo can blend with shadows at will, becoming nearly undetectable. His attacks from the shadows deal extra damage when striking from an unseen position.
(5) Geo's Blessings:
Active Ability: Earthquake Strike
Cooldown: 24 hours
Description: Jin Mo slams his fist into the ground, creating a shockwave that disrupts the terrain and knocks enemies off balance. It can also create fissures or small craters, hindering enemy movement.
Passive Ability: Grounded Power
Effect: Jin Mo gains enhanced strength and stability when in contact with the earth. His physical attacks are stronger when on solid ground, and he can create small barriers or manipulate the earth for defense.
Jin Mo stared at the screen, his heart racing with disbelief. "What is this?" he whispered, his mind struggling to fully comprehend the system that had manifested before him. The power, the abilities, the gifts—it was all so overwhelming. And yet, as his small hands instinctively reached out, he felt something deep within him, an undeniable connection to this power.
This was no dream. This was real.
His gaze shifted to his body, his fragile form still small and weak, but now imbued with the strength of gods. Even in this delicate state, he could feel the immense potential coursing through him. The gifts of the gods—their blessings—were his to command. They had chosen him, and this was just the beginning.
Jin Mo took a slow, steady breath. His heart no longer felt empty. The God of Death's gift, Nyx's encouragement—everything had led him to this moment. He was no longer the weak boy he had once been. He had been reborn.
And now, with this new power, he would forge his own destiny.