Chapter 335: Pyra, The Pheonix Progenitor
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[Emberblade Paragon (Epic): With this evolution, you will achieve unparalleled mastery of swordsmanship, blending flame seamlessly into every strike. With the focus on swordsmanship, you enhance your physical prowess and tactical skills, making yourself a fearsome opponent on the battlefield.
With this evolution, your blade techniques become legendary, capable of slicing through the toughest defenses while engulfing the opponent in flames. You will learn how to create your own blade technique as well.
+100 in Strength, +60 in Magic Power, +50 in Agility and Stamina, along with the organs [Inferno Muscles] and [Fire Qi Generator] as rewards for this evolution.
You will have a 30% discount on magic-related and a 20% discount on physical-related organs during the evolution.]
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’This is perfect... just perfect,’ Vexar thought, reading the description.
After reading the description of this one, Vexar forgot about everything else and knew this was what he wanted to become. He was sure ’Emberblade Paragon’ would be the name of his species.
With obvious excitement on his face, he clicked on the organs of the evolution.
[Inferno Muscles: Greatly increases physical strength and endurance, allowing for powerful and sustained sword attacks. With enough practice, you can ignite the strike with just your muscles alone.]
[Fire Qi Generator: Mana is great, but Qi is what a warrior needs the most. A qi generator will be placed beside your core, transforming raw mana into fire qi.]
’The organs are perfect... just like the evolution. The stats seem a bit all over the place, but they are better than average, I guess.’ With this thought, he made up his mind.
Finding his perfect match, Vexar didn’t want to waste time thinking. Without a second thought, he was about to click on the option when a sound reached him.
"I think the ’Phoenixfire Sorcerer’ will be the better option for you..." A calm, yet flaming voice reached his ears.
A flaming sword formed in his hand as Vexar turned around to see who had called him. Now that he wasn’t looking at his panel, he noticed something had changed.
Instantly becoming wary of the voice’s owner, Vexar asked, "Who!?"
As he observed his surroundings, Vexar understood he had been teleported to an unknown location. He wasn’t in the same realm he had been in a few seconds ago... or at least he wasn’t in the same area.
Vexar was now standing in the middle of some mystical room where flames lay in every corner. He wanted to look at the scenario some more, but his gaze landed on the being in front of him.
In front of him, sitting on a throne, was a woman... A lady of unparalleled beauty and strength.
Vexar couldn’t help but be awed as he felt something within himself responding to her presence. Her presence was something majestic and blazing. Not just her presence either; her appearance was a stunning blend of grace and flame.
Two magnificent wings adorned her back in a dazzling array of fiery hues—crimson, gold, and orange—creating an aura of intense heat and light. Sensing the presence, they folded themselves and disappeared.
Vexar observed as he found her adorned in a robe made of ethereal flames. Atop her head rested a crown formed from pure fire, symbolizing the position she possessed.
Looking at Vexar with her pure eyes, she chuckled.
"Please keep the sword away... I’m not here to harm you... or even if I wanted I can’t do that." The lady remarked, finding the action of this young demon a bit unnecessary.
"I will not repeat myself... who are you?... where am I?" Vexar inquired, not in the mood to let go of his sword.
"Aren’t you a fiery one... exactly what I would expect from someone who has my blood..." Not agitated by Vexar’s words, she continued smiling.
Understanding a weapon shouldn’t be brought up in a conversation, she flickered her hands. With just this motion, the flame extinguished.
Surprised by the sudden disobedience of the flame, Vexar tried to call it back but found that he couldn’t summon it back. Angry at rejection, he called the sword once again but was met with greater resistance.
No matter how much he tried, none of the flames around him heeded his calls. Gritting his teeth, with all the willpower he could muster, Vexar called for a sword.
The world heard his plea and responded as a metallic sword appeared within his palm. Feeling the coldness of the metal, Vexar looked at the lady with a smirk.
’Impressive... such strong willpower. Is this the result of him... no, he is the one with the power,’ thought the lady as she looked at Vexar in a new light.
Releasing her control over the flame, she finally introduced herself.
"There is no need for you to worry this much... I’m Pyraethra also known as Pyra, the mother of all phoenixes, the fire progenitor, and the embodiment of rebirth. Judging by how my blood runs in your veins, you can also call me mother..."
Pyra declared, waiting for his response... which Vexar did not provide.
Her title had no effect on Vexar as he looked at her with the same intensity. "Why are you here?"
"Straight to the point... well, I like this... I came here to give you a proposal. I want you to become a member of my race. I want you to change your species from A-Asteri to that of a phoenix."
Pausing for a moment, she gave Vexar some time to understand. Looking at him with a smile, she continued, "If you do that, I will personally bring you to Tier VIII without any probl—"
"I won’t do that," Vexar declared, staring directly at her with hostility, without any hesitation.
"Huuhh! Can I ask you the reason?"
"I won’t abandon the species my master created... no matter the reward..." Vexar replied, not entertaining the idea of changing his species even for a second.
"Hmmm! Despite being made from his soul, I don’t think your master put any restrictions on you. If I were to kill him, wouldn’t that make it easier for you to acc—"
Before Pyra could finish her words, she detected an intense killing intent pressing on her. A chuckle escaped her mouth as she found the demon running toward her with his sword high in the air.
"YOU DARE SAY THAT!!!" Vexar jumped without thinking about the consequences...
