Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Rain, despite the apparent setback in their conversation, had a deep sense of contentment. Although the interaction with Sealyn seemed fleeting and somewhat distant, he found solace in the fact that they had finally talked, even if only briefly. The distance between them felt far narrower than Rain had initially imagined.

Despite the brevity of their exchange and the pressing urgency of Sealyn's responsibilities, Rain cherished the opportunity to connect. This small moment left him feeling grateful and optimistic, knowing that even in the midst of chaos and conflict, there was a chance to bridge the emotional gap that had existed for so long.

At first, Rain didn't feel that bothered, but as he began to think alone, he couldn't help but feel a cold hand in his chest… he missed so many periods in the life of his children… such good moments that were completely priceless.

Rain was almost overwhelmed by sadness, but then he felt the anger crawling in… to the point that his mind got foggy. That was no good… the power of the corruption was still strong inside him and the system confirmed that.

An unknown skill leveled up.

An unknown path leveled up.

"... This must be the wrath path," Rain thought after taking a deep sigh. "I can't let this control me, I have to use these feelings to fuel my drive in a positive way."

Rain knew very well that altering the past was beyond his grasp. However, he knew the power in shaping the present to influence a better future for himself, his loved ones, and his companions. Uncertain of the precise way to achieve this goal, he acknowledged that the initial step was to enhance his strength.

In acknowledging the impossibility of altering past events, Rain recognized the immense potential for shaping the present moment to pave the way for a brighter future.

"I have to keep working on the diligence path and complete all of its skills," Rain thought. "But I bet that I can also try to create the Patience and Humility path… the other options are kind of iffy considering my goals."

While Rain was thinking of what to do, Seara watched him from a distance. He was still sitting at the edge of the cliff, but she missed the moments where he looked pissed and depressed… it didn't last long, after all. Now Rain looked more focused than anything and she felt relieved thanks to it.

"For starters, I need to think of one skill for each path to start, making them level up together will be easier that way and it will be more efficient as well," Rain thought. "Still, after doing some math, I can already imagine that the dragon god already maxed out all the paths of the sins… and that would give him seventy thousand points at least in all parameters."

It was an insane value, but it wasn't by far the true power of the dragon god… still, at least that worked to motivate Rain and he used that motivation to come up with the theory behind the skills of each path. Again… there was no point in wasting time and energy with things that wouldn't help him reach his goal.

The Humility Path embodies the essence of disciplined understanding, unwavering dedication, and the pursuit of excellence while understanding your current limits. It focuses on the mastery of skills through humility, fostering continuous growth and personal development.(All parameters + 05)

Level 1: Resolve - Initiates the path of humility, allowing individuals to recognize their limitations and earnestly seek improvement. When fighting enemies stronger than you in terms of parameters, you gain five percent more experience per level.

The Patience Path is a journey designed to foster patience, strategic thinking, and adaptability in individuals seeking mastery in various skills and endeavors. (All parameters + 05)

Level 1: Composure

Initiates the journey along the Patience Path by allowing individuals to maintain composure in challenging situations. Improves health, mana, and stamina regeneration while in combat by five percent per level as long as you remain calm.

"Good, very good…" Rain thought. "Based on the Ruthless Path, I can tell that all the skills of the sins path will focus on enhancing attacks directly. At the same time, the techniques of the dragons will exponentially increase the power of the dragon god.

I can't counter all of that considering how much far ahead he is, so I have to focus on making the skills that I will get offer as much support as possible."

Rain was dedicated to his new approach, aiming to synchronize skills that complemented and enhanced each other. By weaving together abilities that synergized well, he anticipated accelerated growth and amplified strength. His focus lay in selecting skills that seamlessly worked together, leveraging their combined power to propel his advancement at a faster pace.

Moreover, recognizing that some skills wouldn't impose any energy costs, Rain resolved to channel the saved energy into leveling up other skills and paths. This strategic investment not only fueled his overall skill development but also significantly contributed to his escalating power.

The surplus energy harnessed through this method would serve as a catalyst for his ascension, ensuring a swift and substantial growth in his capabilities.

"After this… I should have some chance against that guy," Rain thought. "He is practicing and learning some weird techniques, but he isn't immortal."

The dragon god wasn't interested in taking over the world, probably because he knew that there was an unknown force of perhaps person behind the system and trying to ignore that wasn't a good idea… for someone like him who was a reincarnated person and was born as a dragon, he didn't want to stay below anyone and that was why he wanted more power.

The skill Speed Reading leveled up. Intelligence + 01.
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The skill Improved Memorization leveled up. Wisdom + 01.

The skill Calculus leveled up. Intelligence + 01.

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After he had decided the basic layout of his plan, Rain decided to put it in action by making the skills level up…