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«Congratulations, you have killed an Early Stage Rank 2 Spirit Beast.»

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«Congratulations, you have performed an enormous feat. As a result, the system has rewarded you an additional 500% of the total experience gained from your kill as well as one Spirit Shard.»

«3,960 (330 + 330 + 3300) Experience has been received.»

«Congratulations, you have reached Level 37.»

«Congratulations….»

The congratulatory messages continued to sound until silenced by Apollo’s thoughts. However, within the interface, they still popped up before his eyes. At this point, his body ached tremendously while his mind was droned due to the overuse of such focus. In truth, he didn’t understand what Sensitive Instincts meant. It was a prerequisite.

Clapping his hands, Irauk smiled before offering praise, “Absolutely outstanding! What a beautiful scene that was. Although there were some inconsistencies my eyes never fail me! You’re a diamond in the rough. You have passed my test with flying colors. I will be willing to accept you.”

“Y-yeah…” replied Apollo breathlessly as he leaned over using his knees as a brace while he tried to get through this period of exhaustion. Regrettably, the pendant wasn’t healing him fast enough.

Approaching Apollo, Irauk waved his hand as a milky white pill appeared within his hand. Holding his hand out, he pressed it against Apollo’s mouth, “Take this. It’ll heal you as well as offer some slight benefits to your body.”

Curious as to what was being given to him, Apollo examined it resulting in information being presented by it. Frankly speaking, he was left shocked by the details given. Within a moment’s notice, Apollo ingested it!

Item Name: Natural Warrior Revitalization Pill

Rank: Rank 1 Pill

Grade: Flawless

Information: A pill useful for the cultivation of both Mortal and Zul Warrior Realm cultivators due to the expertise of handling and mellow nature of the ingredients.

Natural Effect: When ingested, increases experience by 6,000 and recovers Health and Stamina to the maximum within 120 seconds.

«Flawless Bonus» – Effects increased by 200%

Ingesting the pill immediately, a pleasing feeling spread throughout his body from his core. As the pleasant feel coursed through him, he felt revitalized in a near-instant. The effects of a flawless pill were rather astonishing. Not to mention, the repeated windows appeared before Apollo.

«Congratulations, you have reached Level 38.»

«Congratulations, you have reached Level 39.»

«Congratulations, you have reached Level 40.»

«Congratulations…»

In an instant, Apollo increased by over 8 levels. The Flawless effect had increased the experience gain to 18,000 while the pendant doubled it again. In other words, Apollo had gained over 36,000 experience from ingesting a single pill! If someone heard the effects the system generated, one would vomit blood. The advantage he possessed was obscene!

“Oh? It seems the pill is rather effective for you. Why is that you’re able to digest its ingredients so well? Usually, there’s some type of wastage that takes place when refining a pill, however, that isn’t the case with it. I detect no such instances. Interesting…” remarked Irauk while curiously rubbing his chin. Meanwhile, he gazed at Apollo as one would a treasured item.

“Did you perhaps have a damaged body when you were younger?” questioned Irak and he placed two fingers on Apollo’s wrist checking the conditions of his meridians. He was shocked by what he saw. While unable to discern its state, they seemed to be shrouded in an ethereal fog.

Raising his eyebrows in surprise, Apollo nodded, “Yes I was damaged until recently. I was unable to cultivate until 8 months ago,” replied causing Irauk further astonishment.

“You mean to say you’ve reached the 4th Mortal Rank organically in 8 months? I don’t detect the presence of pill residue in your body. Hence, I can only conclude you did so organically. One must know, a child takes 10 years to advance from Rank 1 to Rank 3 naturally. If that’s the case, then your talent may be stronger than I formerly believed,” commented Irauk as he clasped his hands behind his back lost in thought.

[Hm, it seems others are unable to sense me, interesting. That means we don’t have to fear someone peering into your secrets. Well… that only rings true if this is the case for the highest existences of the world. I’m not entirely privy to their capabilities.]

‘Does that mean, the system will simply be perceived as my talent?’ questioned Apollo.

[It’s a possibility, however, you seemed to have overlooked a message. Did you not notice a new feeling coursing through you?]

‘A new feeling? Not that you mention it… I attributed this to the pill I ingested. But now it seems as if this sensation is originating towards me,’ thought Apollo. In turn, he sifted through the sea of notifications until his eyes fell on one in particular.

«System Alert! Mission: New Perspective COMPLETE!»

«Congratulations, you have achieved Earth Grade (Low Tier) Inner Talent. Check your status to take note of the changes.»

«You have been awarded the trait: Increased Essence Affinity, system tab: Foundational Chart and 3 Demonic Essence Pellets.»

‘All these rewards. I’m simply curious,’ thought Apollo.

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(Demon Monarch System) Lvl.2

Name: Apollo Kaiser

Race: Demi-Demon (Half-Step)

Title: Azridan’s Successor

Age: 11

Level: 36 → 45

Experience: 4,100/4,500.

Health: 139/139 → 288/288

Stamina: 139/139 → 288/288

Body Cultivation Realm: Rank 4 Mortal [42/100]

Physique: Mortal-Grade (Peak Tier) → Earth-Grade (Low Tier)

Zuls: 28 → 42

Strength: 14.0 → 16.9

Agility: 5.4 → 8.3

Intelligence: 13.0 → 15.9

Vitality: 5.3 → 8.2

[«Traits»]-

«Increased Essence Affinity»

Stat Points: 2 → 30

‘Hmm… the stats points seem slightly irregular. It seems to be 10 extra points from somewhere. Wait, I have the Foundational Chart. It should provide the information I need,’ thought Apollo as he inspected his stats.

[«Foundational Chart»]

(Mortal-Grade Talent)

[Requirement Breakdown]-

«Level 1 – 40»- Experience required increases by 100 at each level.

Rewards: .1 Attribute increase and 2 stat points per level.

(Earth-Grade Talent) – Liberation of stats.

[Requirement Breakdown]-

«Level 40 – 49» – Experience required increases by 100 at each level.

Rewards: .1 Attribute increase and 3 stat points per level.

«Level 50 – 59» – Experience required increases by 500 at each level.

Rewards: .1 Attribute increase and 3 stat points per level.

«Level 60 – ???»

‘Hmm, the information in the chart only seems to disclose the chart. As for the liberation of stats… I’m guessing it has something to do with the change in my ratios.’

[That’s correct. Your ratios have become better. It requires less strength to transfer into a Zul, now situated at .4 Strength. As for the rest, it’s pretty self-explanatory if you calculate it on your own.]

‘I understand it, however, there’s still 5 extra unexplained stat points and a boost to my attributes,’ responded Apollo.

[That’s simple. It’s the aftereffect of entering a new realm of talent. Of course, there will be benefits attached to it. All across the board, your stats have received a boost.]

‘Ah, I see. Then I wonder what this trait and Demonic Pellet are.’

[Check them and see.]

“Ahem…” Irauk’s voice sounded attempting to wake Apollo from his dazed stupor.