Free Web NovelChapter 111: Ascension Quest (1)
Shinon sat in his workshop, the holographic display of the system illuminating the room with a soft blue glow.
His heart raced with anticipation as he accessed his rewards for completing the mission and the bonus tasks. He had pushed himself to the limit, fighting against the relentless zombie horde, and now it was time to see what he had gained.
As the holographic interface materialized before him, Shinon’s eyes widened in surprise. The numbers and icons flickered, indicating his accomplishments and rewards. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.
"Level 40? Already?" Shinon muttered, his voice filled with astonishment with a subtle hint of disappointment. "I was hoping it would be different here, but I guess not..."
Shinon’s disappointment stemmed from the awakening task that awaited him at level 40, and it was a requirement to progress further but also a barrier that frustrated him.
But the more frustrating thing was that Shinon knew he would’ve obtained more exp points had it not been for the barrier that stopped him from levelling until he completed the ’ascension tasks’.
He knew the task would demand time, effort, and possibly even more sacrifices. He had hoped to continue levelling up and gaining the power to face the challenges ahead. But he was confined to level 40 until he completed the awakening task.
"The good news is, it might not take me that long time to get to level 100 after completing ascending." Shinon shrugged and decided to focus on more important things.
His attention turned back to the holographic display as he noticed the additional rewards he had obtained. The numbers and colours danced before his eyes, showcasing his achievements.
In seconds, his hands were filled with twenty white monster cores, ten blue monster cores, seven yellow monster cores, three green monster cores, and a single red monster core.
"There’s no freaking way..."Shinon’s gaze fixated on the red monster core, his curiosity piqued.
Red monster cores were incredibly rare and powerful, often yielding significant benefits or unique abilities. Shinon wondered what type of abilities awaited him within its depths, but he knew he had to be patient.
The red monster core would have to be carefully examined and assessed before he could fully unlock its potential. Moreover, Shinon had no legendary gear to use the red core for Core Forging.
"It’s a shame to waste such a valuable resource on anything below legendary-grade gear," Shinon muttered, carefully stowing the precious monster core inside his shadow storage. "Looks like I’ll have to be patient before I can make use of it."
As for the other cores he had obtained, they held their own significance. Shinon knew they would prove invaluable in his future endeavours, particularly for what he had in mind. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
However, he decided to hold off on forging until he completed the ascension quest. Crafting would only yield experience points that would go to waste since he cannot level up now.
Continuing to explore the holographic display, Shinon’s eyes widened with delight as he discovered more bonuses and rewards. The upgrades to his skills and abilities were particularly enticing.
The significance of these skill and ability upgrades could not be understated. Shinon had been cautious in using his limited Domination points to level up his skills, especially considering that his powerful healing skill, [Shadow Heal], relied on these points to function.
Therefore, the upgrades allowed him to strengthen his skills without depleting his precious Domination points, which he welcomed.
However, the extent of the improvements caught him off guard. The two skills that received the most significant upgrades were [Shadow Manipulation] and [Shadow Mimic].
[Shadow Manipulation has been upgraded to level 5!]
[Lvl 4 perk: The user can create a doppelganger for deceptive purposes. The doppelganger lasts for 5 minutes and consumes 200 Domination points per use. The doppelganger is unable to engage in combat and will disappear when attacked. <New!>]
[Lvl 5 perk: The user can summon small shadow creatures tailored to their needs. Each creature consumes 100 Domination points and lasts for 30 minutes. Limit: 2 creatures. <New!>]
Meanwhile, [Shadow Mimic] underwent a significant transformation, granting Shinon not only the ability to acquire stats from a target but also their most frequently used skill for 15 minutes. Afterwards, there was a 20% chance that the shadow energy within him would adapt the skill into something new.
As if these skill upgrades weren’t enough, [Shadow Heal] and [Shadow Storage] also underwent enhancements, unlocking additional perks.
Firstly, [Shadow Heal] now possessed an area-of-effect (AOE) effect, healing all allies around Shinon for 80% of the individual healing cost. Additionally, the number of Domination points required to activate the skill was reduced by 10%, and the cooldown time decreased to 8 minutes.
While [Shadow Heal] underwent significant changes, Shinon’s excitement peaked with the upgrade of [Shadow Storage], now known as [Shadow Domain].
The name itself carried an air of mystery and power, and its upgrades intensified his anticipation.
[Shadow Domain has been upgraded to level 3!]
[Lvl 2: Grants the user entry to a hidden sanctuary where rest and recovery occur twice as fast as the outside world. <New!>]
[Lvl 3: Time flows twice as fast within the ’Domain,’ meaning that every two hours spent inside equate to only one hour passing outside. <New!>]
The possibilities presented by the [Shadow Domain] filled Shinon’s mind with ideas and strategies. It was a sanctuary where he could find solace, heal his wounds, and prepare for the challenges ahead without the fear of getting attacked.
The accelerated passage of time within the Domain offered him a tactical advantage, allowing him to progress while the outside world remained relatively stagnant.
As he closed the holographic display, Shinon couldn’t help but smile. The path of shadows had granted him incredible abilities, and now it was up to him to wield them wisely.
But before that, one obstacle in his path was the Ascension quests. From what he remembered, these tasks were primarily related to the person’s talent and class, and they often had backbreaking tasks one would need to complete before unlocking their potential.
"Let’s see what tasks the system has set for me this time," Shinon mumbled and opened the mission tab, unaware of the cruelty the system was about to show him.
