NOVEL WEB Chapter 182: Ascended Gacha Draw
Orion's heart hammered wildly in his chest, eyes fixed intensely upon the floating notification before him.
The delicate golden letters of the Ascended Gacha Draw shone with a vibrant and majestic brilliance, quietly revealing a reward he had never expected to see again:
[Congratulations, you have acquired Legendary Grade Physique Reconstruction Liquid!]
It was the same vivid, scarlet elixir that had appeared in the most crucial moment of his past, the catalyst that enabled his impossible rebirth—the sacred liquid responsible for merging his three disparate legacies: the mighty Thunder True Dragon lineage, the blazing Fire True Dragon lineage, and the profound Human Emperor lineage.
The treasure itself, despite its grandeur, wasn't what shocked Orion most profoundly. Even before, he had gotten treasures of even higher rarity—the Primordial-ranked Mark of Fate, Supreme-level abilities, and various awe-inspiring artifacts.
No, his astonishment stemmed from the deeply profound implications behind acquiring this particular item again.
'Holy fuck! This… This changes everything,' Orion murmured quietly, his breath coming short as the full weight of what he held dawned upon him.
His mind raced furiously, envisioning countless possibilities, each more spectacular than the last.
Lumi's cheerful floating screen flickered beside him, immediately sensing his turbulent thoughts.
[Master, what happened?! Σ(°△°|||) You look like you've seen a ghost!]
Orion swallowed heavily, his voice trembling slightly with excitement and disbelief as he finally responded, 'Lumi, you don't understand—the treasure I just drew, this Legendary Grade Physique Reconstruction Liquid… it was what allowed me to merge my legacies during reincarnation. Without it, I would've died during the clash between the Thunder and Fire inheritances.'
[Ohhh! That's the one you mentioned before, Master—the Legendary grade treasure that saved your life! But wait… isn't that a good thing? You already have your legacies fused perfectly.]
Orion shook his head slowly, excitement still burning fiercely in his gaze as he sat up fully on the bed, thoughts churning rapidly. 'That's just it, Lumi—the implications behind obtaining this again are enormous. I previously thought my fusion of Thunder, Fire, and Human lineages was a unique, once-in-a-lifetime miracle.'
'But if I can acquire this liquid again through the system, doesn't it mean… I could fuse even more bloodlines in the future?'
He paused, allowing the stunning realization to sink in fully. 'Think about it—there are countless other powerful bloodlines in existence. Dragons of other elements, powerful beasts like Phoenixes, Titans, Leviathans, or even rarer lineages. If I manage to obtain even one of those, combined with another Physique Reconstruction Liquid…'
His voice trailed off, his eyes blazing with raw, unfathomable ambition.
Lumi's floating screen immediately exploded into a series of excited emoticons, stars sparkling enthusiastically.
[Master, you're a genius!! (ﾉ>ω<)ﾉ :｡･::･ﾟ'★,｡･::･ﾟ'☆ With this method, you could continuously enhance your physique and bloodline, potentially creating an unprecedented existence that surpasses all known limits!]
Orion nodded gravely, fully grasping the enormity of this potential path. Yet even amidst the excitement, caution tempered his enthusiasm. His gaze became thoughtful and calmer.
'It's an alluring possibility, but the risks are equally enormous. You remember clearly how painful and dangerous the fusion process was—it nearly destroyed me last time. Integrating new, powerful bloodlines won't be simple.'
[You're right, Master. The clash between your Thunder and Fire inheritances almost killed you back then. Without enough preparation and ample energy sources, a repeat fusion could very well kill you—especially with multiple legacies.]
Orion's expression became firmer with determination, he said with a resolute voice, 'Exactly. And I also need to first verify the success of this method. Which means future fusion must be approached with extreme caution, rigorous preparation, and thorough understanding of the bloodlines involved. However, the rewards will undoubtedly be incredible.'
He rose to his feet and walked to the nearby window, gazing thoughtfully into the serene garden outside, bathed gently by moonlight. His mind spun rapidly, contemplating potential preparations and future implications.
'Not only that, Lumi, but this discovery also vastly increases the value of the Ascended Gacha Draws. If something this powerful and specifically useful to me appeared once, it can happen again.'
'Echo definitely knew my potential and prepared suitable rewards. This also answers why Echo restricted the system—he foresaw I would eventually find methods to surpass conventional limits.'
Lumi flickered thoughtfully beside him.
[Indeed, Master. Echo certainly had deep plans. This treasure, specifically tailored to you, seems too coincidental otherwise. It seems Echo truly anticipated your path long ago, preparing these Ascended Draws to facilitate your growth.]
Orion smiled faintly, wondering what was the grand plan of Echo that he was trying so hard to make him stronger. 'He said the Limitless System was limited only by the bearer's imagination and willpower. Perhaps this was exactly what he meant—a potential path that extends beyond normal boundaries. A path built through ingenuity, perseverance, and calculated risks.'
He clenched his fists gently, determination flaring brightly within his gaze. 'But for now, we must plan cautiously. This Physique Reconstruction Liquid will remain our secret trump card for when the right opportunity arises. Until then, I must steadily consolidate my current breakthroughs and carefully search for appropriate bloodlines. I can't just depend on Gacha for it—there must be Bloodline Legacies in runes or inheritance grounds in this world.'
Lumi's cheerful text bobbed energetically in enthusiastic agreement.
[Absolutely, Master! We will keep this secret carefully guarded and use it when we have thoroughly prepared. Until then, our primary focus should remain your current consolidation, cultivation, and training. But just knowing we have such an incredible path open is hugely reassuring! (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑]
Orion nodded his head in agreement, even he didn't expect such a path to open in front of him. Yet he understood clearly the enormous challenges awaiting along such a path—each step would demand rigorous preparation, patience, and resilience.
With his new plans formed and decided on, Orion finally allowed his turbulent excitement to settle down. The initial shock of the incredible draw calmed down, leaving behind only determination to see his path to the end.
'Lumi, thank you,' Orion inwardly whispered gently, voice calm and steady. 'Having you at my side truly makes this daunting path feel achievable.'
Lumi's response came immediately, brimming with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
[Of course, Master! We're in this together every step of the way! (｡♡‿♡｡) Now, you must rest properly. Your body still requires ample recovery time.]
Orion chuckled softly, nodding in sincere agreement. 'You're right, Lumi. There's plenty of time ahead for careful plans. For now, it's about time I head to rest.'
[But what about the second draw?]
Orion inwardly shook his head, 'This is enough excitement for a day, my heart might explode with happiness if I got something crazy again. I will draw it tomorrow morning.'
With a faint, contented sigh, Orion settled back into his comfortable bed, eyes closing gently once more. His mind drifted steadily toward peaceful sleep.
That night, he couldn't even sleep in peace due to all the excitement.
***
A couple days ago, as the club members dispersed beneath the gentle cascade of cherry blossoms, Elias walked briskly toward the dormitory buildings at Thunderpeak Royal Academy.
The sunlight cast a serene golden hue upon the carefully maintained pathways, bathing the gardens and the pathway with warmth. Yet despite the calming surroundings, Elias's mind was a turbulent storm of thoughts.