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〈System Alert! After the conversion loss, 2.40 units of Pure Demonic Anima has been ford. It is being automatically refined with the impure Demonic Anima in the body. So far, the reserves have been increased. [Total: 3,075.25].〉
While looking at the ssage, Apollo didn't know how to feel. First of all, the energy inside should have been enough to increase the value by at least 4 tis what currently showed. However, what the system didn't detail was the fact the conversion loss was repetitious.
It wasn't a simple 20% loss at the end of the absorption process. Every second that elapsed, twenty percent of the value absorption was lost in the action of conversion. In other words, yet another issue had presented itself that Apollo needed to redy.
'The only option for now is to focus on becoming a Greater Demon with haste. However, to do that, I need more Pure Demonic Anima as well as… Wait, I wonder; since Ouroboros can consu Crystallized Chaos and create Fragnts of Sin, am I able to do the sa? After all, I'm not a normal Demon. At least, I don't think I am,' Apollo internalized.
Due to spur of the mont thought, Apollo couldn't wait until the lesson was over. In the anti, he continued to retrieve and absorb the energy within Spirit Shards. Since the Spirit Stones were harder to by co, he switched back to the more circulated variety.
Until he secured a way to receive the Spirit Stones in a steady stream, his use of them would be exceedingly sparse. After all, there was only so much he could extort from Odessa before needing an even larger volu of resources.
Based on what Odessa and Glaive said, the requirents for the potential he possessed would result in an exponential need for resources. Especially so since upon conversion, he lost a significant portion of the energy inside the stones.
Therefore, with his choice made, he retired to circulating the Pure Demonic Anima he made. However, soon enough, he ca across another issue. His body didn't allow him to increase his paraters unless he was at peak reserves.
In other words, if his energy was under his total amount, the energy absorbed would be used to supplent that until he was back in top form. Fortunately, in that scenario, the numbers were different.
Due to the fact cultivation required the energy in absorption to be tempered, only the most useful parts of the energy were combined into strength. By that sa logic, for recovery, all energy would suffice. Additionally, the energy wouldn't need to be tempered as the body would regulate it.
As such, upon entering the continuous cycle of cultivation, Apollo beca far more familiarized with his internal workings. Naturally, this was due to more than one reason.
Firstly, now that he was actively training his Tainted Temple, those set of almost dead ridians reacted to the energy flowing through them. Slowly but surely, the use of them was being awakened.
Secondly, the Pure Demonic Anima was lding together to replace the old. During that process, it flowed through Apollo's inner channels of its own accord. As it reached his Infernal Nucleus, it circled it a few tis before forming a thin layer.
After several hours of repetition, Glaive clapped his hands.
"Alright, that will end your first lesson on Spiritual Cultivations. In 3 weeks, we'll continue forward with it. At that ti, I think we'll delve deeper into the matters and familiarize you all with the Soul Conscience. After all, the aim is to prepare to use it to venture to another world."
Upon informing them of this information, Glaive glanced towards a select few in class with a thoughtful expression, "As for those of you who already possess a cultivation in the Spiritual Way, let's make a little wager."
As soon as the word wager was heard by Apollo, he perked up. There was nothing he liked more than a good deal, especially from soone with either deep pockets or skills he could witness.
A mont later, Glaive smiled, "I'm thinking of making a little race type event. However, there can only be three winners. As for the task, be the first one to reach the state of contacting a Spirit. Although this starts from this mont forward, the deadline is inconclusive. It'll go based on the first to achieve the task."
On the other hand, Apollo rubbed his chin. There was no harm participating in an extracurricular task such as this, but he did have a question, "The rewards, what are they?"
"Let's see, for the most part, I'll supply Spirit Stones. But, I'll also throw in a Natural Blessing to assist in the cultivation of the body. After all, both the body and mind need to be equally strong to tread far upon your own respective paths," Glaive answered after sparing the matter a short thought.
"Very well, I will join," Apollo nodded. Before anyone else could answer, he left the premises. With his earlier thoughts fresh on his mind, he wanted to test them out as soon as possible. That ant, even if he was to miss out on mingling with peers.
However, before he could get far, a hand landed on his shoulder. For a mont, he was hostile, almost responding with a blow. But, when he recalled the rules and realized the aura of the person, Apollo relaxed.
"What is it, Typhir? I have things to do," Apollo asked while turning back ever so slightly.
For a short while, Typhir was silent. Then, he showed a cheeky grin, "That Odessa girl, you know her, right? I ask that you put in a good word for and hook us up!"
Apollo froze. He was speechless! This was the reason he was being stopped? "What!? You can't be serious. Not to ntion, didn't you say before that you aren't interested in won?"
In response, Typhir smirked and swiped his nose, "No, you have all wrong brother! I said I hate conniving woman! That girl there is strong. And, I love strong won. While growing up, I witnessed boundless strength from my mother. It was then I ca to the conclusion of the traits my spouse must possess."
"Eh, I wish you luck then. I don't know what compels you to chase a Paragon woman. You're much better off staying by yourself. I'm pretty sure soone will end up murdering you in your sleep," Apollo scoffed while shaking his head.
Naturally, the two continued to go back and forth. Unfortunately, Apollo had t his match. Not only was Typhir even more headstrong than he was, but his aura also seed to have subtle improvents. Thus, Apollo conceded, but not really.
Still, they parted ways with Apollo returning to his living quarters and Typhir going about his business.
Once he situated his belongings, Apollo called up the Interdinsional Inventory for the first ti. Nurous square slots beyond what Apollo could see filled his eyes, but so of them seed dim. As he touched them, a ssage popped up.
〈System Alert! Due to your insufficient inheritance level, this portion of the inventory is inaccessible. Once you have achieved the proper requisites, this tab will open allowing you to further cent yourself as a Demon.〉
'Hm, inheritance level. So, that ans the system itself seems to be so type of inheritance. If that's the case, then why was I chosen? I'm sure there are other people out there who can fulfill this role just as well,' Apollo thought while retrieving a Crystallized Chaos.
On top of what he was rewarded for completing his task, it appeared there was also an additional reward for achieving the 3rd level of the Demon Monarch System.
Before, his Crystallized Chaos' numbered no more than 60. However, now there were exactly 200, situated into two clean stacks of 100. In light of this, any qualms with wasting a resource for Ouroboros exited his mind.
As he held the chaotic shard, Apollo looked at the energy inside. According to Azridan, it was sothing the rivaled Pure Demonic Anima and Sin. It was just known as Chaos. Now that he held it, he ca to realize sothing.
'Didn't I feel an energy like this before? I'm sure I did. At least, that's what my mind is telling ,' Apollo thought. While ruminating over this problem, both his Infernal Nucleus and Tainted Temple thrumd in accordance.
When their frequency reached resonance, Apollo's mind blanked as his eyes felt vacant. Soon enough, he felt like he was falling through endless darkness. No matter how he tried to grasp on sothing, his mind just kept sinking further.
By the ti he did regain himself, he was baffled.
"What the fuck is this…" Apollo uttered with an incredulous gaze. He couldn't believe his eyes. He didn't quite understand how, but he was in another place! Or, at least his mind was.
As he looked down and clenched his fist, Apollo realized a small disconnect with his body. It was as if the signal to his body was being bounced before arriving at where he intended.
Be that as it may, he realized he held an innate curiosity for this place. As a result, he took a step forward and the scenery took an overwhelming turn.
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