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Chapter 166 Growth and Reflection
Chapter 166 Growth and Reflection
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Waiting for the right moment, Dabi allowed the wraith to launch another powerful attack.
As the necrotic energy surged toward him, he summoned his shield of light to absorb the blow.
The strain was immense, but it paid off the wraith's form flickered and dimmed.
Seizing the opportunity, Dabi unleashed his most powerful combination yet.
Lava and thunder coalesced into a concentrated beam, piercing the wraith's core.
The spectral entity let out an ear-splitting shriek as its form disintegrated, the runes on its body shattering like glass falling on the ground.
Dabi watches, As the wraith vanished, the chamber's oppressive aura lifted.
He body just loses like a jelly, he sat on the ground with a relief. Ahhh I finally defeat the ugly thing.
His body was covered with battle scars and he was bleeding from some of the wounds. Nothing serious like life threatening.
He quickly open his system shop and bought a full recovery potion. After drinking the potion his body regain some strength all wound are healed all scars are gone.
In normal time he should be fully healed after drinking a full recovery potion. But it's the side effects of relic.
Dabi was still on his knees, his body trembling with exhaustion.
The temporary boost from the relic leaving him drained but triumphant. He needs more time too fully recover.
At the center of the chamber, where the wraith had fallen, a treasure chest materialized.
Inside, Dabi found rare artifacts, gold, and a scroll inscribed with ancient runes.
"This… this was worth it," he murmured, tucking the items into his dimensional storage.
As he made his way back up the spiral staircase, the faint whispers of the Undead Realm faded into silence.
He had conquered its challenges, but he knew this was just the beginning.
The relic's power, the knowledge he had gained, and the treasures he had claimed would serve him well in the battles to come.
For now, Dabi allowed himself a small moment of pride. He had faced death itself and emerged victorious.
The swirling vortex of the dimensional gate shimmered as Dabi stepped through, his form silhouetted against the glowing portal.
Exhaustion weighed heavy on his shoulders, his movements deliberate and slow as he emerged back into the academy's training grounds.
The cold air of the Undead Realm clung to him, but it was quickly replaced by the crisp warmth of reality.
His body bore the signs of his struggle scorched armor, faint bruises, and an ache that seemed to settle deep into his bones.
Yet, his spirit felt sharper, honed by the relentless challenges he had faced.
The gatekeeper, stationed nearby, gave him a curious glance. "Back in one piece, huh? That was one of the tougher gates," the attendant remarked.
Dabi gave a curt nod, too drained to offer a proper response. He shifted his attention to his system interface, where a notification flashed brightly:
[Congratulations! You have cleared Gate Epsilon-13.]
[Rewards: +12,0000 XP, 50 million Gold, Rare Artifact: Shadowlight Amulet, High-Grade Materials.]
[Level Up! + 21]
[+. 103 Stats point to allocate]
[Mana + 5000]
He smiled faintly at the progress but didn't linger. The adrenaline that had sustained him inside the gate had run dry, and his body demanded rest.
System open the status window. Dabi says. Let me see how far I have come.
Previous status-
Name: Dabi
Class: Sovereign of Space (Mythical Class)
Level: 182
Strength: 264
Agility: 228
Endurance: 205
Intelligence: 140
Mana: 15,000
Memory: 131
Skills:
Elemental Sovereignty
Dimension Master
Celestial Summon
Universal Contract
Astral Steps
Insight+
Quick Analysis
Dimension Storage
Mana Control
Spirits Pets: Fen, Whity, Nyx
Universal Contract:
Clada and Miranda spirit Guardian
Sub contract -
Fen contracted Mira 13 sister,
Whity contracted Eli 12, brother
Back in his house inside his room, Dabi spread his rewards on the desk. The gold coins gleamed under the light, but it was the other items that caught his attention.
"He just puts all gold into the system.
Currently, Dabi has a huge amount of gold coins.
[Current Gold Balance: 2.7 Billion Gold ]
He was thinking of using the gold to buy a 1000x experience boost card from the system shop. Which cost one billion gold coins.
He only has one semester left before he graduates from the academy. So he needs to find a perfect opportunity and place to use the experience boost card."
The Shadowlight Amulet, an artifact imbued with both light and shadow energy, pulsed faintly in his hand. His system displayed its attributes:
[Shadowlight Amulet: Enhances mana regeneration by 20%, boosts resistance to necrotic and holy damage, and unlocks the skill Shadow Veil when equipped.]
"Shadow Veil, huh?" Dabi mused, equipping the amulet. The system immediately explained the skill:
[Shadow Veil: Creates a cloak of shadows, rendering the user invisible for 15 seconds or until an attack is made. Cooldown: 10 minutes.]
A grin spread across his face. "This could be useful."
The high-grade materials included rare metals and enchanted stones, which he knew could be used to upgrade his gear.
But for now, he set them aside, focusing instead on his stat allocation.
With his recent level up, Dabi had earned additional stat points. He opened his status screen, reviewing his current attributes:
Current Status window -
Name: Dabi
Class: Sovereign of Space (Mythical Class)
Level: 203
Strength: 264
Agility: 228
Endurance: 205
Intelligence: 140
Mana: 20,000 (+5000)
Memory: 131
Skills:
Elemental Sovereignty+
Dimension Master
Celestial Summon
Universal Contract
Astral Steps
Insight+
Quick Analysis
Dimension Storage
Mana Control
Spirits Pets: Fen, Whity, Nyx
Universal Contract:
Clada and Miranda spirit Guardian
Sub contract -
Fen contracted Mira 13 sister ,
Whity contracted Eli 12 brother Read latest chapters on empire
He considered his options carefully. The challenges he had faced in the Undead Realm underscored the need for better endurance and agility, but his intelligence had also been a key factor in his success.
After some thought, he allocated the points:
+52 to Agility
+48 to endurance
+3 to Intelligence
His updated stats reflected a more balanced growth, aligning with his strategy to remain versatile in combat.
The system notifications comes...
[Stat points allocated successfully. Elemental sovereignty upgraded. New combinations unlocked: Shadowflame and Radiant Storm.]
Dabi's eyes lit up. Shadowflame? Radiant Storm? The potential applications of these new abilities thrilled him, and he couldn't wait to test them.
After stats point allocation
Name: Dabi
Class: Sovereign of Space (Mythical Class)
Level: 203
Strength: 264
Agility: 280
Endurance: 253
Intelligence: 143
Mana: 20,000
Memory: 131
Skills:
Elemental Sovereignty+
Dimension Master
Celestial Summon
Universal Contract
Astral Steps
Insight+
Quick Analysis
Dimension Storage
Mana Control
Sprits Pets: Fen, Whity, Nyx
Universal Contract:
Clada and Miranda spirit Guardian
Sub contract -
Fen contracted Mira 13 sister ,
Whity contracted Eli 12 brother
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Later that evening, Dabi found himself sitting by the window, gazing out at the back hill mountains.
The glow of the city in the distance contrasted sharply with the quiet serenity of the campus.
Despite the day's triumphs, a sense of restlessness lingered.
The memory of Aunt Nazu's sudden appearance refused to fade, her presence entwined with the enigmatic Tessa Asterius.
He closed his eyes, replaying the scene from the party. Aunt Nazu, walking alongside Tessa, her demeanor calm yet guarded.
What secrets was she hiding? And why now, after so many years of silence?
The questions gnawed at him, their weight as heavy as the battles he had fought in the Undead Realm.
Unable to shake the unease, Dabi headed to the academy's training grounds.
The area was quiet, most students having retired for the night. He welcomed the solitude, needing space to think as much as to train.
Summoning his elemental mastery, he began practicing his new combinations.
The Shadowflame spell ignited in his hands a swirling mass of fire tinged with black energy.
He hurled it at a training dummy, watching as it burned fiercely, the shadow aspect lingering like a curse.
"Efficient," he muttered, analyzing its potential. Shadowflame could weaken enemies over time, making it ideal for drawn-out battles.
Next, he tested Radiant Storm. Summoning light and thunder, he created a vortex of energy that struck with rapid precision.
The storm crackled through the training area, leaving scorch marks on the ground and obliterating multiple dummies at once.
The raw power of Radiant Storm left him breathless. "This one's a game-changer."
As he practiced, his thoughts drifted back to Aunt Nazu. His frustrations fueled his training, each strike and spell sharper than the last.
By the time Dabi returned to his house, the first light of dawn was breaking over the horizon.
He collapsed onto his bed, physically and emotionally drained.
Despite his progress, the nagging feeling of incompleteness remained.
His growth in strength and skill was undeniable, but the unanswered questions about his family's past cast a shadow over his achievements.
He clenched his fists, determination hardening his resolve. "I'll find the truth, no matter what it takes."
As sleep claimed him, Dabi's mind drifted to the relic he had recovered from the Undead Realm.
Its power had been invaluable, but its origins were shrouded in mystery.
Perhaps it held a clue one more piece in the puzzle of his family's disappearance.
For now, he allowed himself a brief moment of rest, knowing that the challenges ahead would demand everything he had and more.
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