Chapter 311: 311: Tight Schedule
At the De Vera Mansion, a young boy woke up with a happy grin on his face. Yes, it was our dear protagonist Caleb who was about to check his status.
Well, he didn't check after fusion since his mother just had to knock on his damned door. Until now, he only has an instinctive gauge or understanding of his change. But not accurate.
"Status!"
Name: Caleb
- Race: Transcendent (Gold)
- Age: Unknown
- Rank: Transcendent Realm [Entry Stage] (Genetic Warrior)
- Physique: 31,071 [Strength, Stamina, Endurance, Agility, Flexibility, Power, etc.]
- Spirit: 30,050 [Mental Strength, Mental Resistance, Reaction Speed, Perception, Five Senses, Dynamic Vision, Mental Energy, Intelligence, Energy Recovery Rate, Soul Def, Soul Strength, etc.]
Techniques:
- Four Powers (Black Iron)
- Cloud Steps (Silver Rank)
Abilities:
- Passive Skills:
- Dragon Bones (New) (Gold)
- Intermediate Dark Magic Resistance (Golld)
- Shadow Assistants (Platinum)
- Active Skills:
- Color Manipulation (Limited) (Platinum)
- Sword Aura II (Silver)
- Hardened Gum Domain (Gold)
- Skeletal Devouring Wings (Gold) (New)
- Death Miasma Breath (Gold) (New)
- Gene Locks:
- First Gene Lock (Unlocked): Devouring Skeletal Dragon (New)
- Second Gene Lock (Unlocked): Empty
- Third Gene Lock (Unlocked): Empty
- Fourth Gene Lock (Locked):
- Fifth Gene Lock (Locked):
- Sixth Gene Lock (Locked):
- Seventh Gene Lock (Locked):
- Eight Gene Lock (Locked):
Tip: The basic attribute of a normal human is 5.
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When Caleb saw the changes. A gratified smile found its way onto his face. Let's talk about the first thing his eyes laid on. The attribute points. Before the upgrade, if his memory serves him right. Both physique and spiritual attributes were 25,000 points. Presently, both of them broke through the 30,000 points! It was a milestone! A huge increase!
Even when he sees the tip that reminds him that the basic attribute of humans is 5. Once upon a time, his attributes were only 5, right? In line with an average human. Bot now... He was miles away from his previous self. There's no comparison at all. It could be said that he could slap his 1st world self into a meat paste or even make him explode with just his slight pressure.
In this world, Transcendents are being possessed with a power level capable of destroying a country. In the system's classification, a proper gold-level being.
'Well, I can now destroy a country like the Philippines? Let me try it one day...'
Don't get him wrong. He will not destroy a country in the real world just to test his power level. He's not a villain nor a mongrel. He's a proper law-abiding good role model citizen!
Kidding aside, Caleb also noticed that the system updates its damned buggy software again. Now, it labels each skill and ability in his arsenal with their quality. It also labels the newly acquired skills with a parenthesis with the word new inside. Quite useful if he must say.
'Let's see... Four Powers are only black iron?' Caleb rubbed his chin deep in thought.
Well, it came from Fushigiro and it was a created technique. Although brilliant, it's still a technique that can be learned by normal humans as long as they have talent. Find your next read on empire
On the other hand, the Cloud Step, the result of the fusion of Deka Step and Accelerant turned out to be the only Silver tier that he has. But what really astounded him was the fact that he had four gold tiers and two platinum abilities. Who would have thought?
'Let's see... So my domain was already considered gold-level? At most, I can trap gold-tier beings or transcendents and they won't necessarily be able to break my gum rubber substance...'
Then, there were the other three new skills that he gained after he drank the genetic potion of Devouring Skeletal Dragon. He speculates that since the potion was A-rank (Gold) it also gave abilities of the same rank... Thus his current situation.
'One passive and three active... Neat! Just what can they do?'
With flammable burning curiosity, Caleb first clicked the passive ability called Dragon Bones. As for why Dragon... Well, the gene he fused was that of a Dragon. Albeit undead one.
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Name: Dragon Bones
Type: Passive Ability
Description:
The bones of the undead dragon provide a strong defense and allow Devouring Skeletal Dragon to quickly gather force in any part of their and the force would be a lot stronger. It also gives a powerful vitality due to the bone marrow's increased efficiency. Lastly, it allows the user to have an excellent sense of balance and an increased ability to withstand higher gravity or pressure.
'That's it?' With a sense of loss, Caleb felt that the effect of the skill was quite underwhelming. 'This is considered gold-level? Trash!'
Caleb spat on his heart.
He had expected a heaven-defying skill. After all, gold level means the effects must be comparable to destroying a country. Of course, if it's defense, it means that it will give him a defense that would help him resist country-level attacks.
[Ding! The host shouldn't judge too early without even trying! Once the system gives it a gold evaluation then it must be gold!]
At this moment, Caleb felt dizzy from the ringing sound in his ears. He doesn't if it's his imagination. He felt that the sound was a lot louder than previous ones. 'It seems I angered the system.'
Although the system doesn't sound angry at all. It sounds rather displeased. The question is... Why the fuck is his system capable of basic emotions? Is the AI of his system too advanced!?
Well, now that he thinks about it. It would be too strange if such a powerful system has a crappy AI, isn't it?
'Still, the system is right.'
Caleb shook his head.
'I shouldn't judge too early without even trying the effects first.'
In the room, Caleb stood up and engaged his muscles. As he did so, he felt a destructive hot pressure spread through all the muscle groups on his body in a split second. Whether it was biceps, triceps, back, chest, legs, and core. He felt as if they were an arrow that was about to be released from a powerful bow. The way in which he gathered force and moment was just entirely different than before. Whether it was the speed or intensity.