121 Delta (Delta-rank)
From the moment he entered White Candle Star, Li Aoz began planning his path to becoming a [Bishop].
His goal is to reach at least level 120 and become a Bishop before diving into the Star Abyss. This way, he can cancel out the Star Abyss Ascension Curse on himself before returning to Azure Planet, and also develop all the way to the Kappa-rank in the Abyss.
By then, he should be able to recover to his former strength, which would make things more stable whether he continues to dive deeper or manages his power.
Advancing to the rank of Bishop requires two basic Aoneng: Weakness and Gravity. I already have the latter, but I need to farm the Li Aoz in a specific location, so there's no rush for now.
He could first go and find the Aoneng that the Bishop needs.
It's important to know that starting from the [Bishop] level, this series of paths allows the use of Stellar Descent Art in combat. As the most powerful stage in the [Starcaller] path, Li Aoz naturally needs to perfectly unleash the strength of the [Bishop] level.
The day he is promoted to Bishop will be the day he dominates the Abyss.
Therefore, Sequence 56 [Crescent Moon] and Sequence 50 [Brilliant Radiance] are indispensable.
Once he obtains these two Aoneng, Li Aoz will be feared and truly invincible during his time as the Bishop.
Even if Mordot and Sylvia, or anyone else, see through my clone body—so what? As long as I get the [Crescent Moon], that Aoneng will make it impossible for any device to detect my identity.
Moreover, the difficulty of the [Crescent Moon] quest is not too high; it is at least easier than the [Weak] quest.
"Perfect timing! I just gained so much experience, it's like heaven is helping me."
Li Aoz couldn't help but sigh, "When you're lucky, it's like someone even brings you a pillow when you're sleepy."
Social enemies give a lot of experience points.
Unlike the [Hidden Society] he encountered last time, this time it was a kill across ranks and levels. When he killed the [White Knight], he only received a pitiful few hundred thousand experience points, since the two were roughly equal in strength at the time.
With so much experience gained this time, combined with Li Aoz's 'abstinence' status and the fat he gained from the players—all that he had accumulated over the long term—he managed to gather 60 million experience points.
It's out!
Although Li Aoz really wanted to continue hunting at such a low level, the conditions simply didn't allow it.
Moreover, the growth rate of [Society] is too fast, almost as fast as the player's. Li Aoz dared not let his guard down.
Without further ado, Li Aoz immediately invested his experience into his Main Class – [Astral Echoer].
[Main Class [Astral Echoer] has been upgraded to level 80 (MAX)]
Based on your expertise, you gain the following benefit: Charisma +26.
[The Total Level has reached the promotion standard]
The requirement for advancement to a higher rank is: synthesizing one Omega-rank Aoneng.
"Ha?"
Li Aoz was taken aback.
That easy?
Generally speaking, he remembered that the tasks of advancing to the Delta-rank were very grueling.
It wasn't about killing a Zeta-rank cosmic Star Beast, or defeating a certain powerful figure using only Alpha Rank Aoneng.
But it just so happens to be this?
That's too easy! He can not only synthesize an Omega-rank Aoneng, but also a Sequence Aura.
Li Aoz glanced at the Aoneng in his hand.
At his current level, Bloodfiend Style can actually retire. When facing Zeta-rank powerhouses, his insufficient damage output has become a serious problem.
In the Abyss, the Higgs Field is almost ubiquitous, severely restricting Aoneng.
Dealing with ordinary Interstellar Civilization is manageable, but Li Aoz worried that he will eventually clash with Narrative-level Civilization.
As the core of Li Aoz, the [Gravity] Aoneng requires the 'fantasy' knowledge of "Perfect Relativity" to pose a threat to Narrative-level Civilization.
And then, ironically, this kind of fantastical knowledge is concentrated in the realm of Narrative-level Civilization...
Considering his insufficient damage output, Li Aoz decided to switch to the Bloodfiend Style, modifying it to better suit the mainstream meta.
However, this is the most common strategy used by the Conqueror.
However, his luck really turned around today.
Anyway, it was just a transitional phase, Li Aoz doesn't plan to delve too deeply into this approach.
"[Soul-Inscribed Sword Saint] can be kept. [Death Link] can be crushed directly. [Transposition], [Mountains Armor], [Pegasus Force]—these have all been replaced by the [Astral Echoer] class ability."
Aside from using these Aoneng to craft the [Lioz's Armor] build, he rarely used them.
He intends to keep Nomi's "Blood of Immortality" and Qiu Ran's "Natural Ignition".
Others...
Li Aoz looked at [Sever Life].
This Aoneng has a promising future.
After thinking for a moment, Li Aoz spent 200 Diamonds to buy a [Extraordinary Gene Target] in the [Shop] to fix this Aoneng gene, giving himself a higher chance of reawakening it.
Then, Li Aoz confidently crushed it.
With so many high-level Aoneng shattered, Li Aoz realized he was in a bit of trouble, so he simply crushed the [Eye of Truth] as well.
—He's Bronze Hunter now, and the [Hidden Society] has seen him too. The appraisal fee was a bit expensive... but oh well.
He Li Aoz, is not short of money.
The "Eye of Truth" has also become popular among players, who are no longer flustered when facing Imitation Human.
Now that its historical mission has been accomplished, the value of this Aoneng to me is just that—value.
By crushing the [Eye of Truth], Li Aoz had gathered enough gene fragments.
"Alright, now, please witness!"
Li Aoz a deep breath and directly invested all the gene fragments into the [Natural Ignition]... next to [Physical Enhancement].
[Your Dominance Aoneng [Physical Enhancement] has evolved]: [Physical Enhancement] [Rating]: Pi (the sixteenth Greek letter) Aoneng Performance:
Active activation—a fundamental change occurs in all your muscles and bones; a revolution called the extraordinary is underway within your body. Your entire body will receive an incredibly powerful enhancement; based on your [Charisma] attribute, you can lift and throw objects weighing up to 1.05 million tons.
Passive state - Each time you advance to a higher level, your Constitution increases by an additional 50; each time you activate Aoneng, your maximum HP temporarily increases by 2000.
"Perfect body, never falter!"
[Your Domination Aoneng [Physical Enhancement] has evolved]: [Physical Enhancement] [Rating]: Ypsi Dragon (Υ, the 20th Greek letter) "I too am strong, glorious and immortal."
[Your Dominion Aoneng [Physical Enhancement] has evolved]: [Physical Enhancement] [Rating]: Kai (Χ, 22nd Greek letter) "Flesh Revolution, Future of Life!"
[Your control over Aoneng has reached its limit. Do you wish to continue injecting gene fragments?]
This could have unforeseen consequences.
A powerful will seems to sense your approach and is calling to you; you are unlocking a power from the From the Star Abyss.
Should we continue?
[yes.]
[Following your will, Lord.]
Li Aoz's body seemed to be affected by some powerful force. An invisible force lifted him from the water, but this was not the power of Aoneng. The Higgs Field could not interfere with this effect. This force was like a torrent of iron, violently crashing and destroying his body, leaving it in ruins, and then quickly filling and occupying it.
Li Aoz closed his eyes and quietly savored the moment.
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[Ah, you have finally reached this point, Child of the Source Abyss. The supreme being has summoned you. It is time to receive this precious legacy!]
[I am Sorao Piarinus, you may call me [Source Abyss Celestial Lord].]
[My beloved child, you and I are both apostles of the stars. This is the power the universe has given you. Now, reclaim everything that is rightfully yours!]
[——Aoyuan Aoneng has been elevated——]
[Your Dominance Aoneng [Physical Enhancement] has been upgraded]: [Sequence 82 · Bloodline] [Rating]: Sequence - Omega (Ω, the final Greek letter)
[Introduction]: "For trillions of years, all living things have relied on the inheritance of their physical bodies and genes. Everything that your parents can give you has already been engraved in your genes."
"Wealth, appearance, talent, power limit, race, skin color—no matter how legendary a figure may be, in the end, it all comes back to the theory of bloodline."
"They went to great lengths to find their ancestors, trying to prove that they were more similar to dragons or titans."
"Now, you have the right to say 'no' to that so-called superior bloodline."
Aoneng's performance:
Active activation – This Aoneng does not have active activation and is always in effect.
You have become the progenitor of all bloodlines, activating the full potential of your genes, making you indestructible. Your power has become incomparably strong, and perhaps one day, the heavens and stars will be at your mercy.
When Aoneng is activated, you gain a Strength attribute equal to your Charisma.
When you activate Aoneng, your bloodline will gain the 'Supreme' attribute.
[Supreme]: Ignore any bloodline and race tests and pass them by default.
Passive state - You are the ancestor of a noble bloodline. You can breed with any species, and your offspring will only inherit your bloodline.
Your bloodline is considered a universal bloodline, usable by any species, and unlocks certain taboos.
Gain 1000 health points every 30 natural days.
That's all.
The attribute bonuses from the Bloodline are mediocre, and the abilities are those that can be obtained through mutation during the Mutant phase.
It's really just average.
But no matter how ordinary it may seem, this is still a Sequence Aura synthesized by Li Aoz, and in the current environment, it is undoubtedly the dominant force.
"This Aoneng is secondary; the key is—this."
Promotion Task completed
[Individual Sublimation in progress...]
You have completely defied the laws of nature. Welcome to the world of the extraordinary!
[Sublimation complete]
[Exclusive to Overlord Class: Your lifespan +200 calendar years.]
[Rank Effect: Any attack or attribute judgment against a target lower than your rank will only have 60% effectiveness. When you attack or judge an attribute against a target lower than your rank, it will have 300% effectiveness.]
You have advanced to the Delta-rank.