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Change: I nerfed Gravity Adjustment from 10g to 1g. I also reduced the number of non-ascended Kin by two-thirds.
Cheers.
Well, what can I say? Ascended Royalty is OP. Like, they are, by their very definition, top-of-the-line products of the Ascended.
However, two things bothered me.
First...
"Why the fuck are those reproductive notes always added?! STOP!" - I retorted.
{You are just interested in them. If you are not, then they won't appear.}
"Fine, but why didn't I see her sexuality and personality?" - I asked.
{Either you don't care what they are or subconsciously afraid to know.}
"... Okay... Now I have to see this." - I thought.
With that thought in mind, I raised them both.
Gender: Female(Heterosexual)
Personality traits: Assertive, Generous, Devoted(Gulliver Goodman), Likes to be praised, Natural Leader, Competitive, High Libido(Dormant due to age), Romantically Obsessed(Gulliver Goodman), Clingy, Power Hungry, Superiority Complex, Natural Con Artist.
"... I... am somehow not surprised."
Not wanting to start making sense of her personality, I turned my attention away and noticed Primrose looking at me.
She looked like a puppy waiting to be petted and praised.
"Good work, Primrose. I couldn't have done this without you." - I generously praised her.
"Hmhm~ Then, can I have a hug, Daddy?" - Primrose smiled and extended her hands.
Hearing her words, I suddenly remembered what she did and Tess's words.
My brain wheels quickly turned as a mischievous smile formed on my lips.
"Thanks for reminding me. I forbid you from romantic, adult, or sexual acts until your body fully matures." - I narrowed my eyes in a sly grin.
Primrose's happy face turned 180, looking at me like an abused child.
"... It's that woman's doing, isn't it?" - She asked aggrievedly.
"No, that's me being merciful. Tess wanted me to cut all physical contact with you until you grew up, but I thought it was too much, so I decided to compromise. Or... Do you want me to follow Tess's suggestion?" - My smile widened.
"... Hah... Okay. I get it... Can I get a lap pillow instead?" - Primrose asked, her enthusiasm cut in half.
"Sure." - I smiled.
And so, with the adult-minded little girl placated on my lap, I looked through the possible enhancements I could get.
After several minutes...
Camouflage:
Alter Appearance 6: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Price: 9,000 Enhancement Energy A
Alter Appearance 7: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Alter Appearance 8: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Touch 8: The Host can alter the texture of his body. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Sound 8: The Host can alter the sound he makes. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Scent 8: The Host can alter his secreted chemical scent and pheromones. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Taste 8: The Host can alter his chemical taste. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Temperature 8: The Host can alter his temperature. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 8: Completely conceals the Host's presence, smell, sound, taste, sight, electric signals, and temperature from mortal means. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 9: Completely conceals the Host's presence, touch, smell, sound, taste, sight, electric signals, and temperature from mortal means. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Immune to Divine augury arts below a certain standard. Increases resistance to unreality and reality-bending detection methods. Price: 4,536,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 10: Completely conceals the Host from all mortal means and disregards all of the Host's actions while concealed. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Immune to Divine augury arts below a certain standard. Increases resistance to unreality and reality-bending detection methods. Immunity to unreality and reality-bending detection methods below a certain standard. Price: 45,360,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 116,007,100 -> 62,151,100
That was my first choice. Enhancing Camouflage is my most significant safety net. However, looking at the Conceal Presence description, a thought came to my mind.
"Trod? What does it mean if my presence is completely concealed? And what does it mean they would disregard my actions?" - I asked.
{It means that mortals and machines cannot detect you and your actions. It means you can do whatever you want and be ignored. For an extreme example, you can pick a random pedestrian and punch the living daylight out of him in front of a crowd, and nobody will notice, including the person in question. At most, they would notice they are bleeding from the nose. You would be treated like the background. Everything would appear as within expectation to them.}
"Is this a common power? Seems a bit... overwhelmingly OP." - I squinted my eyes.
{This is a potent reality-bending power, and gods and unreality creatures have the potential to perform it. However, most of them don't reach anywhere close to this level of mastery. Of course, if someone is naturally endowed by his reality or god with this power, a mortal can perform it. Ic'thotl'itrod only mastered it after a top-notch god foolishly attempted to assassinate him but turned the tables and consumed him instead, acquiring his mastery. Since then, Ic'thotl'itrod utilized it to roam many worlds without restraint, where even the gods can't perceive him. Ic'thotl'itrod left it as an insurance.}
"OP, it is." - I nodded.
I then looked at Primrose on my lap. A devilish thought ran through my mind.
"What would happen if I pinch her cheek?"
With that thought, I fully activated Conceal Presence and pinched her cheek.
Pinch* Stretch*
For 30 seconds, Primrose was oblivious to her cheek being abused.
After I let go of her, she still didn't notice anything. She only scratched her cheek a little and continued resting.
"Welp, that worked... Hm... Trod, can I make it so that she only feels a certain sense?" - I asked.
{Yes. You can make them only perceive pain, pressure, warmth, certain sounds, tastes, etc. But even then, they would not understand or remember anything aside from those sensations you let slip.}
"... Wow. I can think of A LOT of bad stuff I can do with this."
Thinking about the crazy shit I can do, I took a deep breath and exhaled.
"Okay... Let's avoid abusing it... too much."
{I suggest against abusing it when possible. Although misusing it now is fine, avoid making it a habit. It damages your growth, and many things become less enjoyable very quickly. Using Alter Appearance is so much better for having fun in the long run and could prove a valuable experience for you.}
"Hm... Fair point."
With that, I continued enhancing away.
Storage:
Increase Storage Size 5: Increase the size of the Storage space from 4,096m^3 to 32,768m^3. Price: 100,000 Enhancement Energy A
Increase Storage Size 6: Increase the size of the Storage space from 32,768m^3 to 262,144m^3. Price: 1,000,000 Enhancement Energy A
Time Flow Control 5: The Host can control the relative time flow speed of the Storage Space up to a factor of 32. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Time Flow Control 8: The Host can control the relative time flow speed of the Storage Space up to a factor of 256. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Segmentation 5: The Host can segment the Storage into 32 parts, allowing each segment to experience different conditions. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Segmentation 8: The Host can segment the Storage into 256 parts, allowing each segment to experience different conditions. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Gravity Adjustment 5: Can adjust the gravity inside the Storage up to g = 32 m/s^2 acceleration. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Gravity Adjustment 8: Can adjust the gravity inside the Storage up to g = 256 m/s^2 acceleration. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 62,151,100 -> 59,318,600
The size increased to 64x64x64 meters. I can store several apartment buildings inside.
The time flow could also be adjusted to a 1:256 ratio. I made sure to modify the dead couple's segment.
Besides that, gravity can be adjusted close to the level of the sun's surface...
"Hey, Trod? What is the point of raising gravity to such a high level?" - I asked.
{It is to create a miniature sun.}
"... Just... why would I want a miniature sun?" - I weirdly asked.
{When you become a lesser god, the Storage evolves into a personal world. You can also continue enhancing it endlessly, and some restrictions will be lifted.}
"Holy... Does every god have this shit?" - I couldn't help but ask.
{Most orthodox gods have a personalized world, but nothing close to what you will have.}
"Sick..."
{But first, you need to become a lesser god, so don't let it get to your head. Until then, everything will be locked to level 10.}
"Right..."
With Trod putting my feet back on earth, I continued enhancing away.
Teleport:
Increase Range 6. Increases the maximum teleportation range from 3,000m to 21,000m. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Reduce Cost 8. Reduces the cost of teleporting by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Reduce Cooldown 8. Reduces the cooldown by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Mass Teleportation 7: Allows the Host to Teleport with 7 more living creatures, but the cost of carrying them is 4 times that of the Host. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Mass Teleportation 8: Allows the Host to Teleport with 8 more living creatures, but the cost of carrying them is 3 times that of the Host. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 59,318,600 -> 57,608,600
I enhanced Teleport a bit, but it wasn't because I needed it that much. It was more because I had a surplus of enhancement energy. At this point, Teleport is already as broken as can be.
And that leaves the final classic...
Reality Travel:
Decrease Cost 6. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 9,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cost 7. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cost 8. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 8. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 9. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 90%. Price: 4,536,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 10. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 99%. Price: 45,360,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 57,608,600 -> 6,632,600
Yeah, I finally have Decrease Cooldown 10! Although it didn't remove the cooldown, it is now barely 15 minutes. That practically means I can come and go as I please. It is like making a trip to the bathroom.
"With this, I can come and go a dozen times a day if I want." - I thought.
And finally, I looked at my status...
Name: Divine fragment of Ic'thotl'itrod
Powers: Dark Offering(Dark Idol), Camouflage(Alter Appearance 8, Alter Touch 8, Alter Sound 8, Alter Scent 8, Alter Taste 8, Alter Temperature 8, Conceal Presence 10), Storage(Increase Storage size 6, Time Flow Control 8, Segmentation 8, Gravity Adjustment 8, Automatic Ordering), Teleport(Increase Range 6, Reduce Cost 8, Reduce Cooldown 8, Mass Teleportation 8, Waypoint), Reality Travel(Decrease Cost 8, Decrease Cooldown 10, Add Reality Anchor 2, Improved Selection 2, Information Gathering 2, Strategic Insertion 2, Unanchor, Arrival at Waypoint), Evolution(Devolve, Synthesize), Enhancement, Sanitization(Empowered Sanitization 2, Sanitize Area 2, Sanitize Other), Energy Conversion, Increase Compatibility 2, Grant Affinity (Mortal Tier)
Spells: Touch of the True Sun 2, Analytical Eye 2, Empower Words 2, Mark of Zeal 2, Void Shield 2, Displace Object 2, Divine Might 2, Disruptive Void Coating 2, Unreality Barrier 2, True Sun Fireball 2, Space Grip 2
Host Abilities: True Tongue 2, Unreality Affinity 2, Void Affinity 2, Space Affinity 2, True Sun Affinity 2, Immortal Body 2, Immortal Soul 2, Divinity 2
Basic Energy: 543,245
Evolution Energy A: 69,726,371
Enhancement Energy A: 6,632,600
"Woah... Nuts. How long has it been, anyway? I got the amulet on the 11th and started exploring on the 15th... Today is the 2nd of July, so 17-18 days? Fucking insane..."
To note, this is how it looked like at the beginning...
Name: Divine fragment of I̵͔̍̀͐c̷̢̝̖̺̤͌͝'̶̳̞͇̎̎̌́t̶̼̍ḧ̸̳́̕̚o̴̯͉̚͝͠ẗ̸̛̩́͛̈́ḷ̶̀̓'̷̢̄͜ï̴̡̘̟͋̄̕t̴̳̼̮̘́ṙ̵͈̣̦̾o̸̱͎͕̾̔̈́̎̕d̸̘̙̫͂͝1
Powers: Dark Offering, Camouflage(Self), Storage, Teleport, Reality Travel.
Basic Energy: 15.798
It is the very definition of barebones to rich. I was so poor that a thousand points looked like a fortune. I couldn't even see Ic'thotl'itrod's name.
And now, I am rich and powerful. I will soon have an entire planet full of transhuman worshippers!
My original world has so much hassle in comparison. It is hard to covert the people, they are weak, and there is all that Supers bullshit going on.
My original world did nothing but spit at me in the face, but this world gave me everything.
"Now that I think about it... Why am I even so fixated on my original world?" - I couldn't help but think.
"Is it my lingering attachment? Is it because my sister and Tess are there? Or is it because I am reluctant to leave my comfort zone, where I was born and raised? Should I ditch it after reaching Increase Compatibility 5 and taking my sister and Tess away?" - I couldn't help but ask myself.
It is much easier than staying there and developing the place for a hundred years until it possibly reaches this world's standards.
"Hah... No use worrying about that." - I shook my head.
While gently stroking Primrose's head, I couldn't help but remember something.
"Right... Can I use the DNA of those two to create Minions?" - I thought.
With that in mind, I turned off Camouflage...
At that moment, Primrose suddenly frowned and rubbed her cheek.
"Ah... so it wears off when camouflage is over." - I thought.
"Primrose, I have a question. Can I use the DNA of two humans to create Minions?" - I asked.
"Yes, Iver. Just give it to the Spore Spreader, and it would covert it into new Minions." - Primrose nodded.
"Hm... I see. Can you get off my lap for a moment?" - I said.
After Primrose got off my lap, I walked to the Spore Spreader, taking some of the blood belonging to Zeng Wei and Liao Lan, and giving it to the Spore Spreader.
I then noticed that the DNA was registered, and I could grow Minions based on that DNA, so I grew a Minion for each of them at a corner of the large sphere.
This wasn't reviving them, but it was the second-best thing. I am cloning them.
"With this, the two of you will have a new life, free from the burdens your previous life placed on you." - I thought.
I also didn't forget to infuse the Spore Spreader with another 3m points. I wanted to see if it could evolve with this. I also left Primrose's Spore Spreader with 60m evolution energy for development. I didn't need so many points for the time being.
Evolution Energy A: 69,726,371 -> 6,726,371
Stored Energy: Basic Energy: 2,561,100(Stored), Evolution Energy A: 60,000,000(Stored), 3,000,000(Self Use)
Because Primrose was connected for the last three hours to the Kin in a 1,500-mile radius, all their kills funneled energy to her, entering her Dark Idol. So, along with the passive accumulation, this is the energy she got for only three hours.
In other words, she gets around 20 million points a day...
"Well, with this amount of energy, it shouldn't be a problem to splurge, right?" - I thought.
Reaching that conclusion, I walked back to Primrose and granted her Universal Energy Affinity 6. (Of course, I used the Basic Energy from the Dark Idol)
Basic Energy: 543,245
Evolution Energy A: 6,726,371
Enhancement Energy A: 6,632,600 -> 6,532,600
"Primrose. I leave strengthening and evolving yourself to you. Your job is to become a Kin Royalty II as soon as possible and achieve world unification." - I instructed.
"Yes, Iver! I understand!" - Primrose said respectfully, her eyes shining.
I nodded. And before leaving, I checked the cost of evolving into Ascended Royalty II.
Ascended Royalty II: Cost: 430,137 Evolution Energy A. 4,301,370 Basic Energy. Estimated Time: 28.56 hours
Welp... The cost of evolving into an Ascended Royalty II is a hundred times that of Ascended Royalty I. Even with the increased regeneration rate of the Ascended Royalty, affinity enhancement, and her low age, it still takes 28.56 hours to evolve. Fucking insane.
Shaking my head, I also reminded Primrose to evolve the other Zealots into Ascended before she evolved and then left.
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Change: I nerfed Gravity Adjustment from 10g to 1g. I also reduced the number of non-ascended Kin by two-thirds.
Cheers.
Well, what can I say? Ascended Royalty is OP. Like, they are, by their very definition, top-of-the-line products of the Ascended.
However, two things bothered me.
First...
"Why the fuck are those reproductive notes always added?! STOP!" - I retorted.
{You are just interested in them. If you are not, then they won't appear.}
"Fine, but why didn't I see her sexuality and personality?" - I asked.
{Either you don't care what they are or subconsciously afraid to know.}
"... Okay... Now I have to see this." - I thought.
With that thought in mind, I raised them both.
Gender: Female(Heterosexual)
Personality traits: Assertive, Generous, Devoted(Gulliver Goodman), Likes to be praised, Natural Leader, Competitive, High Libido(Dormant due to age), Romantically Obsessed(Gulliver Goodman), Clingy, Power Hungry, Superiority Complex, Natural Con Artist.
"... I... am somehow not surprised."
Not wanting to start making sense of her personality, I turned my attention away and noticed Primrose looking at me.
She looked like a puppy waiting to be petted and praised.
"Good work, Primrose. I couldn't have done this without you." - I generously praised her.
"Hmhm~ Then, can I have a hug, Daddy?" - Primrose smiled and extended her hands.
Hearing her words, I suddenly remembered what she did and Tess's words.
My brain wheels quickly turned as a mischievous smile formed on my lips.
"Thanks for reminding me. I forbid you from romantic, adult, or sexual acts until your body fully matures." - I narrowed my eyes in a sly grin.
Primrose's happy face turned 180, looking at me like an abused child.
"... It's that woman's doing, isn't it?" - She asked aggrievedly.
"No, that's me being merciful. Tess wanted me to cut all physical contact with you until you grew up, but I thought it was too much, so I decided to compromise. Or... Do you want me to follow Tess's suggestion?" - My smile widened.
"... Hah... Okay. I get it... Can I get a lap pillow instead?" - Primrose asked, her enthusiasm cut in half.
"Sure." - I smiled.
And so, with the adult-minded little girl placated on my lap, I looked through the possible enhancements I could get.
After several minutes...
Camouflage:
Alter Appearance 6: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Price: 9,000 Enhancement Energy A
Alter Appearance 7: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Alter Appearance 8: The Host can significantly alter his appearance and size, even looking like another similarly sized species. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Touch 8: The Host can alter the texture of his body. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Sound 8: The Host can alter the sound he makes. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Scent 8: The Host can alter his secreted chemical scent and pheromones. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Taste 8: The Host can alter his chemical taste. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
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Alter Temperature 8: The Host can alter his temperature. Gains resistance to True Perception. Immune to True Perception below a certain standard. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 8: Completely conceals the Host's presence, smell, sound, taste, sight, electric signals, and temperature from mortal means. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 9: Completely conceals the Host's presence, touch, smell, sound, taste, sight, electric signals, and temperature from mortal means. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Immune to Divine augury arts below a certain standard. Increases resistance to unreality and reality-bending detection methods. Price: 4,536,000 Enhancement Energy A
Conceal Presence 10: Completely conceals the Host from all mortal means and disregards all of the Host's actions while concealed. Increases resistance to mental-energy-based detection and tracking. Immunity to detection means below a certain standard. Increases resistance to divine augury arts. Immune to Divine augury arts below a certain standard. Increases resistance to unreality and reality-bending detection methods. Immunity to unreality and reality-bending detection methods below a certain standard. Price: 45,360,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 116,007,100 -> 62,151,100
That was my first choice. Enhancing Camouflage is my most significant safety net. However, looking at the Conceal Presence description, a thought came to my mind.
"Trod? What does it mean if my presence is completely concealed? And what does it mean they would disregard my actions?" - I asked.
{It means that mortals and machines cannot detect you and your actions. It means you can do whatever you want and be ignored. For an extreme example, you can pick a random pedestrian and punch the living daylight out of him in front of a crowd, and nobody will notice, including the person in question. At most, they would notice they are bleeding from the nose. You would be treated like the background. Everything would appear as within expectation to them.}
"Is this a common power? Seems a bit... overwhelmingly OP." - I squinted my eyes.
{This is a potent reality-bending power, and gods and unreality creatures have the potential to perform it. However, most of them don't reach anywhere close to this level of mastery. Of course, if someone is naturally endowed by his reality or god with this power, a mortal can perform it. Ic'thotl'itrod only mastered it after a top-notch god foolishly attempted to assassinate him but turned the tables and consumed him instead, acquiring his mastery. Since then, Ic'thotl'itrod utilized it to roam many worlds without restraint, where even the gods can't perceive him. Ic'thotl'itrod left it as an insurance.}
"OP, it is." - I nodded.
I then looked at Primrose on my lap. A devilish thought ran through my mind.
"What would happen if I pinch her cheek?"
With that thought, I fully activated Conceal Presence and pinched her cheek.
Pinch* Stretch*
For 30 seconds, Primrose was oblivious to her cheek being abused.
After I let go of her, she still didn't notice anything. She only scratched her cheek a little and continued resting.
"Welp, that worked... Hm... Trod, can I make it so that she only feels a certain sense?" - I asked.
{Yes. You can make them only perceive pain, pressure, warmth, certain sounds, tastes, etc. But even then, they would not understand or remember anything aside from those sensations you let slip.}
"... Wow. I can think of A LOT of bad stuff I can do with this."
Thinking about the crazy shit I can do, I took a deep breath and exhaled.
"Okay... Let's avoid abusing it... too much."
{I suggest against abusing it when possible. Although misusing it now is fine, avoid making it a habit. It damages your growth, and many things become less enjoyable very quickly. Using Alter Appearance is so much better for having fun in the long run and could prove a valuable experience for you.}
"Hm... Fair point."
With that, I continued enhancing away.
Storage:
Increase Storage Size 5: Increase the size of the Storage space from 4,096m^3 to 32,768m^3. Price: 100,000 Enhancement Energy A
Increase Storage Size 6: Increase the size of the Storage space from 32,768m^3 to 262,144m^3. Price: 1,000,000 Enhancement Energy A
Time Flow Control 5: The Host can control the relative time flow speed of the Storage Space up to a factor of 32. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Time Flow Control 8: The Host can control the relative time flow speed of the Storage Space up to a factor of 256. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Segmentation 5: The Host can segment the Storage into 32 parts, allowing each segment to experience different conditions. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Segmentation 8: The Host can segment the Storage into 256 parts, allowing each segment to experience different conditions. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Gravity Adjustment 5: Can adjust the gravity inside the Storage up to g = 32 m/s^2 acceleration. Price: 1,500 Enhancement Energy A
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Gravity Adjustment 8: Can adjust the gravity inside the Storage up to g = 256 m/s^2 acceleration. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 62,151,100 -> 59,318,600
The size increased to 64x64x64 meters. I can store several apartment buildings inside.
The time flow could also be adjusted to a 1:256 ratio. I made sure to modify the dead couple's segment.
Besides that, gravity can be adjusted close to the level of the sun's surface...
"Hey, Trod? What is the point of raising gravity to such a high level?" - I asked.
{It is to create a miniature sun.}
"... Just... why would I want a miniature sun?" - I weirdly asked.
{When you become a lesser god, the Storage evolves into a personal world. You can also continue enhancing it endlessly, and some restrictions will be lifted.}
"Holy... Does every god have this shit?" - I couldn't help but ask.
{Most orthodox gods have a personalized world, but nothing close to what you will have.}
"Sick..."
{But first, you need to become a lesser god, so don't let it get to your head. Until then, everything will be locked to level 10.}
"Right..."
With Trod putting my feet back on earth, I continued enhancing away.
Teleport:
Increase Range 6. Increases the maximum teleportation range from 3,000m to 21,000m. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Reduce Cost 8. Reduces the cost of teleporting by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Reduce Cooldown 8. Reduces the cooldown by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Mass Teleportation 7: Allows the Host to Teleport with 7 more living creatures, but the cost of carrying them is 4 times that of the Host. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Mass Teleportation 8: Allows the Host to Teleport with 8 more living creatures, but the cost of carrying them is 3 times that of the Host. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 59,318,600 -> 57,608,600
I enhanced Teleport a bit, but it wasn't because I needed it that much. It was more because I had a surplus of enhancement energy. At this point, Teleport is already as broken as can be.
And that leaves the final classic...
Reality Travel:
Decrease Cost 6. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 9,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cost 7. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 63,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cost 8. Increases the efficiency of Reality Traveling, reducing its Energy Cost by 50%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 8. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 80%. Price: 504,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 9. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 90%. Price: 4,536,000 Enhancement Energy A
Decrease Cooldown 10. Stabilizes unreality paths, reducing the time it takes to travel again by 99%. Price: 45,360,000 Enhancement Energy A
Enhancement Energy A: 57,608,600 -> 6,632,600
Yeah, I finally have Decrease Cooldown 10! Although it didn't remove the cooldown, it is now barely 15 minutes. That practically means I can come and go as I please. It is like making a trip to the bathroom.
"With this, I can come and go a dozen times a day if I want." - I thought.
And finally, I looked at my status...
Name: Divine fragment of Ic'thotl'itrod
Powers: Dark Offering(Dark Idol), Camouflage(Alter Appearance 8, Alter Touch 8, Alter Sound 8, Alter Scent 8, Alter Taste 8, Alter Temperature 8, Conceal Presence 10), Storage(Increase Storage size 6, Time Flow Control 8, Segmentation 8, Gravity Adjustment 8, Automatic Ordering), Teleport(Increase Range 6, Reduce Cost 8, Reduce Cooldown 8, Mass Teleportation 8, Waypoint), Reality Travel(Decrease Cost 8, Decrease Cooldown 10, Add Reality Anchor 2, Improved Selection 2, Information Gathering 2, Strategic Insertion 2, Unanchor, Arrival at Waypoint), Evolution(Devolve, Synthesize), Enhancement, Sanitization(Empowered Sanitization 2, Sanitize Area 2, Sanitize Other), Energy Conversion, Increase Compatibility 2, Grant Affinity (Mortal Tier)
Spells: Touch of the True Sun 2, Analytical Eye 2, Empower Words 2, Mark of Zeal 2, Void Shield 2, Displace Object 2, Divine Might 2, Disruptive Void Coating 2, Unreality Barrier 2, True Sun Fireball 2, Space Grip 2
Host Abilities: True Tongue 2, Unreality Affinity 2, Void Affinity 2, Space Affinity 2, True Sun Affinity 2, Immortal Body 2, Immortal Soul 2, Divinity 2
Basic Energy: 543,245
Evolution Energy A: 69,726,371
Enhancement Energy A: 6,632,600
"Woah... Nuts. How long has it been, anyway? I got the amulet on the 11th and started exploring on the 15th... Today is the 2nd of July, so 17-18 days? Fucking insane..."
To note, this is how it looked like at the beginning...
Name: Divine fragment of I̵͔̍̀͐c̷̢̝̖̺̤͌͝'̶̳̞͇̎̎̌́t̶̼̍ḧ̸̳́̕̚o̴̯͉̚͝͠ẗ̸̛̩́͛̈́ḷ̶̀̓'̷̢̄͜ï̴̡̘̟͋̄̕t̴̳̼̮̘́ṙ̵͈̣̦̾o̸̱͎͕̾̔̈́̎̕d̸̘̙̫͂͝1
Powers: Dark Offering, Camouflage(Self), Storage, Teleport, Reality Travel.
Basic Energy: 15.798
It is the very definition of barebones to rich. I was so poor that a thousand points looked like a fortune. I couldn't even see Ic'thotl'itrod's name.
And now, I am rich and powerful. I will soon have an entire planet full of transhuman worshippers!
My original world has so much hassle in comparison. It is hard to covert the people, they are weak, and there is all that Supers bullshit going on.
My original world did nothing but spit at me in the face, but this world gave me everything.
"Now that I think about it... Why am I even so fixated on my original world?" - I couldn't help but think.
"Is it my lingering attachment? Is it because my sister and Tess are there? Or is it because I am reluctant to leave my comfort zone, where I was born and raised? Should I ditch it after reaching Increase Compatibility 5 and taking my sister and Tess away?" - I couldn't help but ask myself.
It is much easier than staying there and developing the place for a hundred years until it possibly reaches this world's standards.
"Hah... No use worrying about that." - I shook my head.
While gently stroking Primrose's head, I couldn't help but remember something.
"Right... Can I use the DNA of those two to create Minions?" - I thought.
With that in mind, I turned off Camouflage...
At that moment, Primrose suddenly frowned and rubbed her cheek.
"Ah... so it wears off when camouflage is over." - I thought.
"Primrose, I have a question. Can I use the DNA of two humans to create Minions?" - I asked.
"Yes, Iver. Just give it to the Spore Spreader, and it would covert it into new Minions." - Primrose nodded.
"Hm... I see. Can you get off my lap for a moment?" - I said.
After Primrose got off my lap, I walked to the Spore Spreader, taking some of the blood belonging to Zeng Wei and Liao Lan, and giving it to the Spore Spreader.
I then noticed that the DNA was registered, and I could grow Minions based on that DNA, so I grew a Minion for each of them at a corner of the large sphere.
This wasn't reviving them, but it was the second-best thing. I am cloning them.
"With this, the two of you will have a new life, free from the burdens your previous life placed on you." - I thought.
I also didn't forget to infuse the Spore Spreader with another 3m points. I wanted to see if it could evolve with this. I also left Primrose's Spore Spreader with 60m evolution energy for development. I didn't need so many points for the time being.
Evolution Energy A: 69,726,371 -> 6,726,371
Stored Energy: Basic Energy: 2,561,100(Stored), Evolution Energy A: 60,000,000(Stored), 3,000,000(Self Use)
Because Primrose was connected for the last three hours to the Kin in a 1,500-mile radius, all their kills funneled energy to her, entering her Dark Idol. So, along with the passive accumulation, this is the energy she got for only three hours.
In other words, she gets around 20 million points a day...
"Well, with this amount of energy, it shouldn't be a problem to splurge, right?" - I thought.
Reaching that conclusion, I walked back to Primrose and granted her Universal Energy Affinity 6. (Of course, I used the Basic Energy from the Dark Idol)
Basic Energy: 543,245
Evolution Energy A: 6,726,371
Enhancement Energy A: 6,632,600 -> 6,532,600
"Primrose. I leave strengthening and evolving yourself to you. Your job is to become a Kin Royalty II as soon as possible and achieve world unification." - I instructed.
"Yes, Iver! I understand!" - Primrose said respectfully, her eyes shining.
I nodded. And before leaving, I checked the cost of evolving into Ascended Royalty II.
Ascended Royalty II: Cost: 430,137 Evolution Energy A. 4,301,370 Basic Energy. Estimated Time: 28.56 hours
Welp... The cost of evolving into an Ascended Royalty II is a hundred times that of Ascended Royalty I. Even with the increased regeneration rate of the Ascended Royalty, affinity enhancement, and her low age, it still takes 28.56 hours to evolve. Fucking insane.
Shaking my head, I also reminded Primrose to evolve the other Zealots into Ascended before she evolved and then left.
