Free Web NovelChapter 476: Sacred Spring
Palpable silence spread. The winds that ravaged across the golden hills ceased.
Dark smoke rose into the air. The sheer brutality Michael’s technique had left behind had relocated so much earth that the terrain itself had been transformed.
The beautiful hills were now altered into a war zone. The Tower of Ascension had been overwhelmed by the God of War.
The Lords stood motionless. Despite their bodies burning from exhaustion, nobody dared breathe, their eyes fixed on the vastness of the empty sky.
Just a moment ago, they had witnessed a spectacle so grand that no one would ever believe their words unless they showed proof.
’What kind of technique was that?’
The identical question echoed in their minds.
Accustomed to living near the very top, the Lords had assumed that never in their lives would they feel the marvel of power they had just witnessed, unless they were comparing themselves to the Emperor.
Slowly, a new realization spread among them.
Even the Emperor had never shown them such a technique, often ending any battle in a single swift stroke.
"..."
Speechless, their gazes lowered to the man responsible.
Michael, now emitting the unmistakable aura of an Absolute Lord, clung to Nicole and Persephone.
With his power drained, his legs had given out, leaving him with no choice but to rely on them for support.
Although they too had been drained of every trace of energy, they didn’t utter a complaint. Instead, they stared at him with countless questions burning in their minds.
Amidst his blurry vision, Michael was able to make out the system notification, even if barely.
[Distributing Rewards...]
[5,000 Skill Points gained, an entrance to Floor 2 of the Tower of Ascension gained]
[Teleporting to the Sacred Spring...]
When the last message appeared, Michael’s body, along with the rest, started to glow in shimmering particles.
Already having undergone the process of teleportation when they had slain their own mimics, the Lords didn’t panic.
In the next moment, they vanished, and the golden hills started to repair themselves.
Splash!
One moment, Michael was under the embrace of the two most beautiful women in existence. The next, he found himself submerged.
Surprisingly, he wasn’t harmed... quite the opposite, in fact. A refreshing sensation of coldness spread throughout his physique. The fog over his mind started to lift, and vitality surged through his veins once more.
The healing effect was more than welcome. However, having been taken by surprise, his lips had parted, filling his lungs with the liquid.
Rising, he took a sharp breath.
His eyes dropped low, realizing that he was in the same kind of spring he had entered in the tavern, though the potency and recovery effects of this one were significantly stronger.
[Sacred Spring of Heavenly Recovery]
[You, along with your allies, may recuperate your strength before facing the next floor.]
[Time left: 23:59:34]
Michael blinked slowly.
"How generous..." He mused out loud.
The Tower of Ascension had proved to be more than fair. In hindsight, it made sense. Sending the champions to face the next floor right out of the gate without letting them recover would have ensured that reaching the top was impossible.
After allowing himself to rest for a few short seconds, Michael inspected his status. He hadn’t expected to ascend by absorbing the energy of Nicole and Persephone, but was delighted nevertheless.
With the death looming over every corridor in the tower, he immediately made use of the 5,000 skill points he had gained by completing the system quest.
Name: Michael
Soul Realm: Transcendent Lord → Absolute Lord
Cybernetics: Indomitable System, God of War, Lightning Surge, Perfect Senses, Spirit Radiance, Riftstep, Bypasser, Parallel Sight, Fade, Psychokinesis, Authority Manifestation, Demonic Form
• Strength: 24,000 → 32,000
• Agility: 20,000 → 33,000
• Stamina: 25,000 → 33,000
• Spirit: 20,000,000 → 40,000,000
• Mind: 1,500,000 → 3,000,000
Skill Points: 5,000 → 0
The breakthrough had added 8,000 points to his basic attributes. He invested the entirety of the 5,000 free Skill Points into his Agility, bringing it to the same level as his Stamina.
As for his Spirit and Mind, they had effectively been doubled by his ascent to the Absolute stage of the Lord realm.
The doubled pool of spiritual reserves would undoubtedly prove crucial for the future, while his Mind had become even more resistant to any type of mental attacks.
With the total Skill Points bestowed to him by the system’s quests until now, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that if Michael played his cards right, he had the capability to challenge and bring down Supreme Lords.
Closing his fist, he nodded in satisfaction. Possessing the God of War, a Supreme technique, and having become an Absolute Lord, had caused their chances of killing MSAP-8 to soar. freewebnσvel.cѳm
Naturally, even if the gamble had allowed him to reach the next stage, he wasn’t willing to test his luck again. Even with the Heavenly Recovery of the Sacred Spring, there was a noticeable strain on his soul and mind.
Hopefully, he wouldn’t be forced to bet his life on the line again in the future.
With the improvements to his prowess concluded, he glanced upwards, eager to examine the safe haven.
The place was modest yet cozy. Surrounded by golden vegetation, he, the Lords, Devil, Angel, and Ember were looking around, pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to rest.
Steam carrying cooling properties rose from the spring, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. While smooth rocks provided a comforting support to rest upon. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
Evidently, with the lack of danger and points of interest, the Sacred Spring was meant for recovery only.
As their strength gradually returned, one by one, the gazes of the squad turned toward Michael, each silently carrying a spark of curiosity.
Devil broke the silence.
"That’s my partner!" His laughter echoed across the spring.
Angel crossed her arms and nodded thoughtfully. For her, that was all that needed to be said.
Of course, that was far from enough for the Lords. The God of War was a grandiose Supreme technique. If Michael possessed such a power, why hadn’t he used it sooner? How come an Absolute Lord possessed an ability that surpassed what most Kings and Queens were capable of?
Michael heaved a sigh, foreseeing endless questions ahead.
