175's Initial Ascension

Olavier couldn't send any mercenaries, and even Lady Liu E, who knew the most about Sequence Aura in the Abyss, had no solution. It seemed that there was really no way to rely on outsiders for this matter.

Fortunately, Li Aoz's Information Rune contained a map of the entire school. He set up the projection and began marking it according to his search findings.

"Fortunately, the Dimensional Barrier is not that detailed. The sealed area I am in is quite large and the environment is complicated. There are teaching buildings, arenas, canteens, and tsk, the library has been separated. Now I can't check on Hobbes and Lucite's situation."

Of course, there is also good news. This area is relatively rich in resources, so even if it is blocked for a few days, Li Aoz can maintain his Combat Power by collecting resources from this area.

However, because the buildings in the locked-down area are so densely packed, searching for survivors and supplies becomes extremely difficult.

"It seems that exploration is inevitable... I wonder how many armored Implant Equipment Vanguard Crescent Moon will send. I need to level up first and see how the Epsilon-rank mission goes."

Li Aoz made up his mind, opened the panel, and poured all his experience into his Main Class, [Astral Echoer].

"Please, give me some hope! Don't give me any Promotion Task that are too difficult, please don't!"

[Main Class [Astral Echoer] has been upgraded to level 100 (MAX)]

Based on your expertise, you gain the following benefit: Charisma +26.

[The Total Level has reached the promotion standard]

[The requirements for advancement to a higher rank are: possessing three Sequence Aura, with at least one having a development level of at least the Perception level.]

hiss...

Li Aoz's eye twitched.

He didn't know if he was lucky or not.

This promotion requirement is the most difficult for others.

It takes at least three versions to accumulate three Sequence Aura, and most people at this stage are completely unaware of the crafting recipes for Sequence Aura.

Most people think that once they've synthesized Omega-rank Aoneng, it's already quite useful. The vast majority of players won't build their combat system around a single Sequence Aura they accidentally obtain.

As for sequences? What are those?

But Li Aoz has a total of four Sequence Aura at his disposal.

He was lucky, though; this promotion requirement was the most difficult to meet.

You could say he was unlucky, but ironically, this most difficult condition was the only one he could achieve.

Li Aoz paused for a moment, then began the promotion process.

Promotion Task completed

[Individual Sublimation in progress...]

You have overcome yet another obstacle, forging ahead fearlessly on the Path to Divinity.

[Sublimation complete]

[Exclusive to Overlord Class: Your lifespan +500 natural years.]

[Rank Effect: Any attack or attribute judgment against a target lower than your rank will only have 50% effectiveness. When you attack or judge an attribute against a target lower than your rank, it will have 350% effectiveness.]

[You have advanced to the Epsilon-rank]

This isn't over yet.

Li Aoz's body floated up from the spot, and the yellow patterns of the Elai Ling Race spread rapidly across his skin. His body was drawn by a mysterious presence, and an invisible supreme power wrapped him tightly. Like microwaves tearing through flesh, his cells were exposed to the primordial radiation of the Star Abyss.

It's here!

[Child of the Source Abyss, you have arrived at a new stage, a path of transformation for life.]

From Alpha to Omega, from the beginning to the end, you have already begun to feel the fragility and transience of life.

Once, you and mortals lamented the fleeting nature of time; now, you will transform into the bright moon, illuminating the past and present.

[You have advanced to the Epsilon-rank in the 'Path of Domination']

[Begin your Initial Ascension and choose your path to godhood.]

[Note: Ascension talents can only be selected once and cannot be changed. Please choose carefully.]

"The first ascension was a divine transformation; the next transformation will likely be at the Kappa-rank."

Li Aoz a deep breath, his gaze serious.

Every ascension is extremely important and must be carefully selected.

The world before him rapidly dimmed, then transformed into a sky full of stars, encircling his body. The ancient stars whispered and chanted, conveying a wealth of information to him: [For your initial ascension, you need to choose two from the following ascension talents:]

A. "Dance of the Golden Spears": [Divinity]: This talent leans towards [War]/[Expansion]

[Introduction]: "You aspire to become a great war lord, carving your territory with blood and fire. Battle and slaughter make you even more charismatic. You convince people that victory in war is the only righteous cause!"

[efficacy].

When you personally command a war, no matter what your reasons are, people will not think of you as an evil expander. They will spontaneously use various reasons to glorify your image and justify your war.

The more territories you conquer, the higher your charm will be.

Conquer the world with your violence and become a god of war.

B. Continued Progress

[Divinity]: This talent leans towards [Research]/[Teachings]

[Introduction]: "I do not pursue wisdom, I only pursue progress. People jump back and forth between science and metaphysics, but forget one thing: the meaning of technology lies in changing the world. Truth makes me more attractive."

[Effectiveness]: The education and technology you lead will be more easily accepted by all kinds of people. They will not question the technology itself. The more they accept your technology, the higher their Favorability towards you will be, until they completely regard you as a faith.

The more skills you master, the more attractive you become.

Use your skills to educate the world and become a god of truth.

C. * Enjoyable Longevity *

[Divinity]: This talent leans towards [Degeneration]/[Desire].

[Introduction]: "Those foolish mortals sing praises of love between men and women, yet they do not know that true happiness stems from a higher level of desire, and restraint is merely a means to a more unrestrained release. Suffering may not make you stronger, but indulgence will certainly make you happier. And I, I was born for love."

[Efficacy]: Your followers consistently have higher birth rates and experience greater happiness. They are more inclined to enjoy life to the fullest and create works of art, and their faith in you provides them with spiritual inspiration.

The higher your charm, the more it will transform their appearance, making them more beautiful.

Use your charm to seduce the world and become a god of desire.

D. * Smiling Through Suffering *

[Divinity]: This talent leans towards [Pain] / [Flesh and Blood].

[Introduction]: "I have naturally experienced suffering, and it is precisely because of this that I cherish happiness. I cannot forget suffering, and it is precisely because of this that I become stronger. I have overcome and controlled suffering, and it is precisely because of this that I love the whole world equally. You should also share my suffering in order to live a better life."

[Efficacy]: Pain and failure will accumulate deeper bonuses for you. The more suffering you witness and experience, the more you and your followers will grow. Even defeat will bring experience and lessons; the more you lose, the stronger you become.

When you no longer feel suffering, the world will feel the suffering you have brought.

Use your flesh and blood to devour the world and become a god of domination.

E. * Death Prison *

[Divinity]: This talent leans towards [Mind] / [Revenge]

[Introduction]: "Do you think death is the end? No, death is just a new service. Everything has value, even the dead deserve respect. So, I've locked them all up, and they will provide an endless source of power—our dream has only just begun."

[Effect]: You and your followers will become fanatically obsessed with the culture of death. They will gain additional resurrection abilities and will hunt you down even if they are killed. You are not demons; you are fans of death. You can also resurrect enemies you have killed—but they will usually seek revenge against you.

You and your followers will gain memories and knowledge from the dead targets, and have a chance to acquire their expertise and skills.

Use your integrity to take revenge on the world and become a god of death.

"Hmm... we really need to think about it carefully."

C can be eliminated directly.

The [Starcaller] is a deity who advocates moderation and rationality; hedonism offers no benefit in this regard. Furthermore, this deity is extremely weak in combat, providing absolutely no advantage.

This is suitable for young people who consider themselves the male protagonist template for light novels, and it helps to maintain family harmony.

As for B... Li Aoz, it really doesn't require much knowledge. It's suited for establishing religions and universities, replacing violent invasion with cultural aggression.

But Li Aoz's ambitions lie elsewhere.

A, D, and E are all exceptionally outstanding deities.

Li Aoz actually quite tempted by option A. After all, it was an excuse that no politician could refuse to justify war. With option A, it would be equivalent to having an endless supply of soldiers.

If you win, it's called sacred liberation; if you lose, it's called loving peace.

But, D and E.

Flesh and blood, and death.

These are two extremely valuable divine attributes.