Chapter 239 Activation of the improvement method, chaos in Bean village
After that, his mind entered a strange state, and words flowed from his mouth whose origins he didn't know.
«Path of Endless Elements, 'Neath the heavens, 'neath my sight it lies».
His eyebrows crossed on the bridge of his nose as Adam's body glowed with a bright golden light. The light seemed like a contour, emphasizing his appearance and adorning him. Instantly, a martial atmosphere filled the room.
It was just two words, but they had a powerful effect. The weather in the village suddenly underwent a drastic change; clouds drifted over the "Crystal" boutique, followed by a thunderous roar.
Boom, boom!
Some residents woke up to the loud sound and looked puzzledly at the clouds, then froze in shock. The dense cluster of clouds was so terrifying that it seemed as though demons or something worse would descend from it at any moment!
"Under my pressure, the earth quivers."
A thunderous roar echoed. A sudden earthquake caused panic among the villagers, but under the supervision of guards, they managed to reach a safe place. Meanwhile, Adam remained oblivious to his surroundings, condensing magical energy, and transforming it from liquid to solid. In his magical source, he preserved them as if they were Tetris blocks.
Surprisingly, the magical energy that had already solidified was now twice as powerful as usual!
Crunch. Crunch.
The pressure was too strong, and Adam's bones barely coped. His body rumbled, constantly under the pressure of his refinement technique, which was not as simple as it seemed. The heavens were still unsettled, but the earthquake had subsided. The villagers of Bean were frightened and puzzled, encountering such a phenomenon for the first time.
In the Higher Realm, an earthquake could only occur if two or more powerful beings were fighting, but in most cases, earthquakes could be absent for centuries.
"Mom... I'm scared," the boy said with a whiny, squeaky voice, holding his mother's hand.
"Don't be afraid, little one. We're under the protection of the Moon Goddess," his mother reassured him, though she was not very confident in her words.
In the "Crystal" boutique, Adam, in an unconscious state, muttered the following words.
"All that exists under my control abides."
BOOM!
A quiet rumble sounded as the clouds instantly dispersed, while people within a ten-kilometer radius felt intense pressure, causing many to fall to their knees and tremble with fear emanating from their inner worlds. It seemed like an attack on their souls!
"What is this..." John muttered in shock, one of the guards. He frowned and looked around.
Just a minute ago, these people were standing calmly in place, and now they knelt and trembled in fear as if they had encountered a monster. Most importantly, even John, who had already embarked on the path of evolution, felt fear. This feeling was shared by his colleagues.
"Is the end of the world approaching?" John muttered.
***
Adam's inner world underwent a significant transformation. When we talk about the "inner world," we refer to the spiritual space known as the spiritual consciousness. It's a place where all memories, and most importantly, the soul of a being, are enclosed.
All his memories, which looked like ordinary plaques, began to gather in one place and were protected under a thick dome. At the same time, his soul radiated with all the colors of the rainbow.
"Aaargh!"
A scream echoed, and Adam's semi-transparent body appeared. It was his spiritual body.
He was currently experiencing intense pain due to his soul undergoing mutation. It felt as if thousands and tens of thousands of insects were devouring him from the inside, adding a burning sensation, as if he were being burned at the stake. Moreover, there was a persistent noise in his head that prevented normal thinking.
"AAAAAAARGH!"
The pain was unbearable, leaving him only to scream at the top of his lungs, hoping that it would somehow help distract him.
The inner world showed signs of development, and darkness accompanied by infinite emptiness began to fill with all the colors of the rainbow.
It was the evolution of the soul!
***
In the external world, the situation remained just as chaotic. Although the effects of pressure and fear had passed, it did not leave people unscathed. The collective fighting spirit had diminished, leaving them only to scream in despair. Fear overwhelmed them all because someone whispered that it was the end of the world, and everyone caught on to it!
Chaos became so uncontrollable that the head of the village and his entourage had to take matters into their own hands. However, they also encountered an unpleasant surprise.
In the village chief's house, a small room resembling the office of a company director was filled with more than ten armored men, each of them kneeling. In front of this group of knights, a man sat on his chair, a man who would undoubtedly be familiar to Adam.
It was the same man who led his people into battle against the wolves!
Furrowing his brows, the man accidentally released his aura out of irritation, causing the knights to choke. The difference in their levels was too significant, making them swallow nervously and shrink in fear, not daring to say anything.
"Sigh... What the hell is happening? I woke up from an earthquake, didn't even have time to get dressed, and I was told that the people were rioting. What's the problem?" The man asked, taking a deep breath, trying to relax. He massaged his temples and sternly looked at the knights. "I need a clear explanation."
"Village Chief Anderson, we are puzzled ourselves. The thing is, after we evacuated the people from their homes to ensure their safety, suddenly everyone was overcome by a sense of fear. Mortals without development claim they felt pressure on their entire bodies as if an anvil had been dropped on their shoulders!"
"What..."
The village chief, known as Anderson, was surprised and couldn't help but frown. Despite wanting to explain everything with the fear caused by the earthquake, he felt a certain fear emanating from the depths of his soul. This feeling was the same as when he first went through the baptism in his youth and received the blessing of the goddess.
Pressure, as if you were just an ant. The pressure that destroyed your entire existence and arrogant thoughts, leaving only worship and fear!
"Could it be that the Goddess is angry with us?" Anderson thought, furrowing his brow.
He didn't know what to do. With a heavy sigh, he approached his window overlooking the main square.
"What's the situation?" Anderson asked, narrowing his eyes in displeasure, seeing such cowardly behavior from his residents.
"Sir, no matter how hard we try, the residents refuse to return to their homes, claiming that they need to pray and worship for the entire week to atone for their sins before the Goddess!" explained the knight, sighing, feeling tired. "They are heading towards the church. The clergy is puzzled. According to them, the Goddess is not angry with them."
"How strange..."
Anderson covered his face with his hand, feeling strong fatigue. He could no longer think straight, and he had no ideas. The kind of fear that comes from the depths of the soul can only be caused by a being of extremely high level, the existence of which is unknown.
Boom!
A strong shake occurred, causing Anderson to almost fall to the floor. Frowning, he looked out the window and was stunned.
The night turned into the day!
***
"Endless path, boundless and mighty."
The bright night sky once again lit up with vibrant colors as night turned into day! It was an incredible event that frightened every creature in the world, not to mention the residents of Bin Village!
"Towards the Great Creation, with inner grandeur."
Adam opened his eyes, radiating all the colors of the rainbow, while his face was synonymous with apathy. Like a being descended from the heavens, he possessed a powerful aura and boundless grandeur.
Zzz! Under the unusual sound of current, day and night began to alternate every second, causing chaos in the entire Higher Realm.
"Path of the Endless Elements... cough-cough..."
When he uttered "Path of the Endless Elements," his body trembled, and in the next second, he coughed up blood. The glow on his body disappeared, while outside the window, it was still night.
Ding!
["Path of the Endless Elements" enhancement method successfully integrated into the soul. Drastic changes have occurred in the user's body...]
[Inner world strengthened. Soul reinforced. The efficiency of absorbing magical energy is enhanced. Body strengthened.]
[Acquired mystical spell: "Golden Finger."]
[Golden Finger: mystical-level spell. Allows the creation of a golden beam that passes through the body and attacks the soul.] [Limitation: can be used once a month, consumes all magical energy, after use, the user's body loses the ability to move for a week.]
[User entered the world of perfection!]
[Name: Adam
Race: Devil
Power Rating: C+
Talent: Absent
Current Level: Mortality Realm: Body Strengthening (1)]
Before he could read all these notifications, Adam lost consciousness and fell asleep. At first glance, his body did not seem to have changed, but in reality, he had become even stronger.
***
The next morning, Adam started his workday as usual. Thanks to undergoing evolution and becoming stronger, his aura changed, immediately noticed by his colleagues.
"Adam, you seem different today. It feels like you've become more... um, confident?" Aliya suddenly asked, tilting her head.
"Yeah? I don't feel any changes," Adam replied, raising an eyebrow.
The man placed the items the customer had chosen on the counter and helped Aliya pack them into the store's branded bags. Taking the bags in his hand, Adam handed them to the customer and smiled with a businesslike smile.
"Thank you for your purchase. Our boutique 'Crystal' will be open for you anytime. I wish you to be as beautiful and magnificent as always, madam."
"Uh, well, thank you, Sir Adam!"
The customer blushed and politely smiled, practically running out of the store. Adam tilted his head to the side and wondered if the effect of evolution was so powerful.
The thing was, every perfectionist who went through evolution had a special aura and became more beautiful, and considering Adam's natural beauty, it was a double effect.
"The boss made the right choice hiring you. Now we have twice as many customers!" Alice said with laughter, approaching them.
To be continued...
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