Chapter 14: Ability Upgrades
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[Updated Stats]
Name: Adam Dhark
Bloodline: Unknown
Race: Celestial Human (Primordial Variant)
Existence Tier: Unawakened
Physique: 300
Mental: 300
Soul: 300
Traits:
Ascendant Adaptability – Your body, mind, and soul evolve at an accelerated rate, allowing you to adapt to extreme conditions and environments naturally.
Transcendent Core – Your existence has reached a level beyond normal superhumans. Your body, mind, and soul have begun to fuse into a singular, indestructible force, making future evolutions smoother and more powerful.
Primordial Authority – The universe has acknowledged your existence. Your will can now influence reality itself, bending the natural order to your command.
Abilities:
Creation of All Things [Lvl 2]
Regeneration [Lvl 2]
Seeker's Sense [Lvl 1]
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Adam stared at the glowing interface before him, the numbers and words barely registering as he processed everything that had just happened. His entire being buzzed with power, like the universe itself had rewired him from the inside out.
Even though his stats had skyrocketed, something told him this was just the start.
He flexed his fingers, feeling the sheer density of his new form. Every cell in his body felt… unreal.
And yet—
He was still unawakened.
A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.
"So this is just the beginning, huh?"
"Well, time to upgrade my abilities," Adam muttered, grabbing a handful of fruits from the basket.
One by one, he tossed them into his mouth, chewing lazily as a familiar stream of notifications popped up in his vision.
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[Regeneration leveled up]
[Seeker's Sense leveled up]
[Regeneration leveled up]
[Seeker's Sense leveled up]
[Regeneration leveled up]
[Seeker's Sense leveled up]
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The notifications kept coming, the same two abilities leveling up over and over again until—
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[Regeneration has reached max level]
[Seeker's Sense has reached max level]
[Abilities ready for evolution.]
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Adam raised a brow, tossing the last fruit into his mouth as he read the message.
"Evolution of an ability, huh? Wonder what that looks like," he mused.
He focused on Creation of All Things next, now at level 2. Before, he could only create basic things like food and simple objects, but now? He imagined an orb—smooth, glowing faintly, something that could help him evolve his abilities.
And unlike before, this time it actually worked.
A small, translucent orb appeared in his palm, pulsing with energy. It wasn't anything too crazy, but it felt stable. Functional.
"Not bad," he muttered, rolling it between his fingers. "Let's see how this works."
Without hesitation, he pressed the orb against his chest. It dissolved instantly, sending a tingling sensation through his body.
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[Regeneration is evolving…]
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Adam shuddered slightly as warmth spread through his limbs. His muscles tightened for a moment before relaxing, his body adapting to the change.
A few seconds later, a new notification appeared.
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[Regeneration has evolved into Adaptive Regeneration.]
New Effect: Your body no longer just heals—it adapts to damage. Repeated injuries in the same area will heal faster each time, reducing overall recovery time.
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Adam blinked. "Huh. Not bad."
It wasn't anything too crazy, but it was definitely useful. If he ever got into a fight and took repeated hits, his body would start learning how to heal quicker.
"Alright, next up."
He grabbed another orb, pressing it against himself.
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[Seeker's Sense is evolving…]
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A rush of clarity hit him, like his mind had just been tuned to a higher frequency. His senses sharpened, stretching out beyond his immediate surroundings. He could hear faint heartbeats in the distance, feel the subtle shifts in air pressure, almost like the world itself was talking to him.
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[Seeker's Sense has evolved into Omniscient Instinct.]
New Effect: Your perception has been enhanced. You can now sense threats, hidden presences, and intentions with greater accuracy. Your body will also react instinctively to danger before your mind fully registers it.
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Adam let out a low whistle. "Now that is useful."
He closed his eyes for a moment, testing it out. He could feel the energy of the room, the way the air moved, the subtle vibrations of the walls. If someone tried sneaking up on him, his body would react before he even had to think about it.
Not overpowered, but definitely an upgrade.
He stretched, rolling his shoulders. "Alright. That's two down. Now… what's next?"
[Your next step is to figure out the secrets of this world. To do that, you need an ability that makes it easier. Your Creation of All Things is too low to make something that advanced, but given the nature of this world, Technopathy would be your best option.]
The system's voice echoed in Adam's head.
He smirked. "Yeah, that makes sense."
Closing his eyes, he focused. His ability had leveled up enough to create more than just basic objects now, so he imagined the perfect catalyst for this new power.
A moment later, an orb appeared in his palm. It was smooth, metallic, and dark silver, with faint blue circuits glowing across its surface. Every few seconds, tiny lines of data flickered along its shell, shifting like a living network. It hummed softly, like a low-powered machine waiting to be activated.
Adam turned it over in his hand, feeling a strange connection to it—like it was already syncing with him.
"Alright," he muttered. "Let's see what this does."
Without hesitation, he pressed the orb against his chest.
The moment the orb touched his chest—
Zzt!
A sharp jolt ran through Adam's body, like static electricity surging through his veins. His vision flickered, his mind expanding as an overwhelming flood of information rushed in.
He gasped, gripping his head as glowing blue lines ran up his arms, spreading across his skin like a circuit board. His senses shifted, tuned into something entirely new.
His eyes snapped open.
Everything around him—his room, the furniture, the concealed devices—had changed. He wasn't just seeing them anymore. He was understanding them.
The TV in the corner? He could feel its inner workings, the electrical signals running through it, the data flowing in and out. His phone on the desk? He could hear the notifications before they even appeared, like the device itself was speaking to him.
Even the Void Concealment Device—he could sense how it functioned, how it masked energy fluctuations and suppressed sound. If he wanted, he could tweak it, alter its output, maybe even improve it.
A notification appeared before his eyes.
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[New Ability Acquired!]
Technopathy (Lvl 1) – Grants the ability to understand, control, and manipulate technology.
Can interface with any electronic device.
Can interpret and decode digital data effortlessly.
Can override or alter basic technological functions.
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Adam let out a slow breath, flexing his fingers as the blue glow faded from his skin.
"Time to upgrade it," Adam muttered, grabbing a handful of fruits from the basket.
He bit into one, barely paying attention to the taste as the familiar wave of energy surged through him. One notification after another popped up in his mind.
[Technopathy leveled up]
[Technopathy leveled up]
[Technopathy leveled up]
It kept going until the messages finally changed.
[Technopathy has reached its limit. Evolution is now possible.]
Adam exhaled, stretching his fingers as the energy settled. "Alright, let's see what this does."
He closed his eyes, focusing on the ability, and the change hit instantly.
A sharp pulse ran through his skull, like a signal being transmitted straight into his brain. His body tensed as a web of glowing blue lines spread across his skin again, this time thicker, more intricate, like a fusion of organic nerves and circuitry.
His mind expanded further.
The world around him wasn't just full of technology—it was part of him now. The phone, the concealed devices, even the electrical wiring hidden behind the walls—he could feel them like extensions of his own body.
No. It was more than that.
He could think in code.
He could see networks like they were living things.
He could hear signals, frequencies, and even the faint electric pulses running through the devices in the city beyond.
A notification appeared.
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[Ability Evolution Complete!]
Neural-Cybernetic Technopathy – The fusion of mind and machine, allowing seamless interaction with both digital and biological networks.
Can control, manipulate, and enhance any form of technology.
Can interface with AI, override security systems, and alter programming in real time.
Can process, decode, and analyze information faster than supercomputers.
Can connect with and influence brainwave signals, allowing interaction with minds like a neural network.
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Adam opened his eyes, the blue glow fading as he processed everything. He could feel the city's systems now—surveillance cameras, traffic lights, communication networks—like an invisible web waiting for him to pull the strings.
He flexed his fingers. His phone unlocked instantly, screen shifting as if it was reading his thoughts.
Then, just for fun, he focused on the Void Concealment Device.
It flickered. Then, its efficiency doubled.
Adam smirked.
"Oh yeah… this is gonna be fun."