Chapter 583 Choice
[Peerless Support System (MAX)
Energy Reconnection: 2nd Realm (72%)
Universal Rank: Rank 3 Transcendent
Stored Chaotic Energy: 12
Strength: 521.8(897.3)
Endurance: 531.7(923)
Intelligence: 113(149.4)
UPL: 1086.68
Updated Skills:
Chaos Veil (???)
Sword Path: Master Class (12%)
Weaponsoul Grade: 1 (25%)
Unnamed Sword Style:
1st Form: Unnamed]
Looking at my stats that would surely breach the minimum UPL of a Rank 4 Transcendent if I applied all my stat buffs to myself along with Avelin's Necklace of Enhancement, it reminded me that this woman should only be around 1000 to 1100 UPL.
That's the equivalent of late to peak stage Rank 3 Transcendent. The peak stage standard based on UPL was a maximum of 1100. That meant one reached the bottleneck of the 3rd Realm of their Transcendent Pathway.
And when they broke through that bottleneck, reaching the 4th Realm, the remaining 200 UPL would be awarded like a payout for the Transcendent's hard work. However, like I previously mentioned during my breakthrough inside the Kouryuu's Ancestral State, other factors could gain a Transcendent more stats.
That's why even if I could say that my UPL is already Rank 4 Transcendent standards, it's not a surefire way to measure myself against a real expert sitting on that Realm.
Like always, my abilities would be seen as lacking. Not to mention, the maximum storage of Source Energy. They would at least be millions in units higher.
My only consolation was that my monstrous Energy Control made up for that difference.
With Shared Growth, my Companions base stats were edging close to mine. Before completing my Mortal Pathway, Yuko and the others who completed theirs first had higher base stats than me but that was flipped when I skipped the 1st Realm and immediately jumped to the 2nd Realm of my Transcendent Pathway thanks to the Chaotic Energy inheritance of Huang.
At this point, only Irja has higher base stats than me. Sofiel is close to mine already while Yuko, Nysia, and Fleur are only tens of UPL behind.
In a way, I could already imagine that once I reached the UPL standard of Rank 5 Transcendent, our base stats would more or less be equal to each other. Bonus stats from buffs and other sources would be making a difference in our prowess.
Well, with most of them having more offensive skills, their combat capabilities would be higher than mine despite the UPL difference. They'd be like peak Rank 4 Transcendent by then while still lingering at the 3rd Realm of their Transcendent Pathway.
Anyway... Enough about that.
I just tried to check my state after recovering. To deal with this veiled woman or her eyes, I had to give it my all.
As for the Path that I chose...
I decided not to risk anything.
To kill her and leave this world after extracting the Source Energy Core.
Before those higher in their organization could send stronger opponents, we'd be long gone.
"Momo. I'll prepare the 2nd Form of my Sword Style." I muttered in the wind amidst this furious blizzard.
As soon as I made sure that Yuko and Yse already left this Glacial Energy Storm, I opened up all of my Domains except the one from my System Pathway.
Energy Storm.
Emperor Domain.
Spirit Ocean.
Aether Zone.
Following that, my Domain Skills.
Domain of Valor was already automatically activated through my system's Autoskill.
Bulwark of Invincibility was also opened all this time.
So, there's only Bedevilled Outburst left as well as some of my awakened Repressed Skills.
Enhancement Aura.
Ailment Fog.
Defense Reinforcement.
As soon as those skills simultaneously opened, I could instantly feel the burn in my Source Energy.
But it's fine...
It's necessary at this moment.
I won't ever underestimate the one that almost killed me.
Even if she's unconscious right now and controlled by her own eyes, there's no room for complacency or carelessness anymore.
I pulled the Willful Sword out of its sheath and started my march inside the red danger zone indicated by my Adaptability.
Woosh!
Ice Blades that were as strong as Rank 3 Transcendent's attacks began shooting at my position.
Boom!
I took another step and the Energy Explosion projectiles from Bedevilled Outburst intercepted them, baring no grounds for piercing through.
But as I continued closer I got to the woman, the harsher the attacks became.
Even floating had started to strain me and dodging the blades that my defenses failed to block was becoming a chore.
I could already hear some World's Will wondering why my usage of Source Energy was like a whirlpool drain.
Thankfully, there's Ele who was more supportive than anyone.
Her concern evolved into the desire to be more of a help to me, not minding the possible backlash it would give her. She's willing to hand me all of her world's Source Energy if it means I can overcome my current predicament.
That's an admirable dedication.
With that, I ignored the hardship and took the last few steps before the range of my Sword Style's Second Form.
I grasped the Willful Sword and raised my arms, stretching it to its limit before drawing an arc in fluid motion.
With the Swordforce leaving behind traces, the image of Crescent Moon eventually materialized.
Matching the coldness being emitted by the Glacial Energy Storm and the woman, I lifted a foot and retracted my arms, pointing the tip of the sword at her.
At this point, the return of the woman's consciousness that Yuko informed me about finally happened.
As soon as her eyes cleared up, rage bubbled in her head and the Glacial Energy Storm seemingly started to compress.
"You! I'm taking you down with me! This grudge will never waver!"
Upon looking closely, it's gradually turning into a grinder. I might turn into minced meat here if I wasn't careful.
But that's fine. The first thing I accounted for was her rage and desperation to take down her lover's killer.
Even if she's fated to either be a boon or doom to us, I came to a decision to end her life here.
The Eye of Nihility be damned.
For now, the possible advantage for us for keeping her alive was extremely outweighed by the loss of someone who'd never be able to forgive me.
Isn't it a common troupe to revenge stories? This kind of villain will one day be strong enough to grow into something uncontrollable.
Best to nip the bud before it grows into a sturdy tree that will impede our progress.
As these thoughts ran around my head as part of my overthinking trait, I executed the 2nd form of my Sword Style.
It contains two simplistic Intents of Swiftness and Lunge.
The Crescent Moon dazzlingly shone as it became the guide for the tip of my sword to lunge forward.
Swiish! Swiish!
In a blink of an eye, it touched the skin of the woman's neck.
Puchi!
As blood began to be drawn when the pointed tip gradually plunged in, a terrifying surge of Freezing Source Energy draped over me.
[Master, dodge!]
Without any window to read that system message, I relied on my instinct and Adaptability to swivel behind the woman, breaking the 2nd Form of my Sword Style to dodge.
A moment later, a pillar of crystal clear ice dropped from my previous location.
No matter how sturdy it appeared, I could sense the properties within it.
It's that same ability that froze my Source Energy earlier and almost encased Yuko in ice.
What happened?
I was slower by a millisecond.
The Eye of Nihility once again took over the woman's body!
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