Chapter: Chapter 956: Grand Barrier.“And before I name you,” Oasis said, his tone turning crisp and pragmatic as he addressed the white tiger, “will I lose a significant portion of my spiritual energy in doing so? Because from everything you are telling me about the laws of naming, it seems that one way or another, either my mana or my spiritual energy will be heavily drained.”The tiger’s consciousness paused for a brief moment, visibly surprised by how thoroughly calm, calculated, and unbothered Oasis remained even after revealing his true identity as a Sacred Beast.“It will be your spiritual energy,” the beast explained smoothly. “The core reason why the act of bestowing a name holds such immense cosmic weight is that if ordinary mortals attempt to name a high-tier entity like us, their spiritual seas are completely sucked dry.""The fundamental laws of Heaven enforce a strict exchange: to claim the absolute right of naming a high-tier mystic beast, Heaven forcefully extracts and consumes the namer’s own spiritual e
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Chapter: Chapter 955: The Cosmic Weight of a True Name.“If everything goes well and I am not disturbed at all, it will take about three to four weeks,” the beast said at that moment to Oasis, its voice echoing smoothly within his consciousness."Mmh... That will do," Oasis thought to himself, carefully evaluating the timeline as he weighed the potential benefits of the situation. "If I aid this beast through its evolution, having a powerful ally in a dangerous place like this will prove immensely advantageous. After all, my enemies in this realm are not just hostile cultivators, but also S-Rank mystic beasts.""It is more than likely that the Divine-Grade herb I seek in the Inner Ring might be actively guarded by an Upper S-Rank mystic beast, if not something even stronger, like an SS-Rank entity."Oasis’s gaze deepened as he mentally prepared for the absolute worst-case scenario. "I must act under the assumption that the Divine-Grade herb will be guarded by an SS-Rank beast. After all, when I was seeking a cure for my True Yang constitut
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Chapter: Chapter 954: Universal Instinct.Oasis’s head moved very fast at that moment, his movements a sudden, sharp blur as he scanned the surrounding cavern with hyper-vigilant precision.His striking azure eyes darted quickly around the shadows as he instantly activated the Eyes of the Heaven’s Horizon, engaging both its Heaven’s Horizon Vision and its Absolute Mana Dissection ability. His irises burst into a brilliant, celestial glow, allowing his perception to strip away the physical layer of reality and peer directly into the underlying web of ambient world energies, spatial threads, and hidden mana currents weaving through the subterranean stone.Yet, as he dissected the cavern and realized he was seeing absolutely nothing that could account for the voice, he didn't hesitate."Primordial Gaze..." Oasis whispered under his breath.Extending his immense spiritual energy, his divine vision expanded exponentially, scanning the entire surrounding region in absolute, microscopic clarity. To conserve his reserves while main
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Chapter: Chapter 953: False S-Ranks and True Disasters.All three of them became alert at that moment.“I cannot sense any life force nor a single thread of a mana signature, but I am absolutely certain something is moving within those trees. The way those branches are swaying over there is not natural,” Mai said sharply.Leaping lightly off the boulder, she floated mid-air to inspect the distant canopy from a higher vantage point. Pushing her perception to its absolute limit, she extended her divine sense across the sector, scanning every leaf and shadow. Yet, no matter how hard she probed, her divine sense returned completely empty. There was nothing there.“It seems whoever it was noticed us first. I think whoever is moving out there is exceptionally skilled with concealment techniques,” she said, drifting back down toward her two companions. “Let us keep moving as well. Remaining in one spot for too long only makes us look like we are openly begging for attention.”Meanwhile, more than fifty kilometers away...Shoosh!Oasis materiali
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Chapter: Chapter 952: Shadow on the South Horizon.As Oasis was dashing through the night, heading toward the secluded grotto where he would set up his ultimate base, elsewhere in the Middle Ring, near the outer perimeter of the Inner Ring...Three imposing figures stood tall upon the crest of a massive, weather-worn boulder. Their robes fluttered against the heavy night air as they stared intently toward the looming, dark horizon where the perilous Inner Ring began. The localized atmospheric pressure here was suffocating, the gravity dragging against their limbs like invisible chains, forcing them to circulate their internal mana constantly just to maintain their footing."It seems we are still not ready at all at this moment, Brother," a young woman among the three spoke up, her voice breaking the stillness of the night. She turned her sharp eyes toward her two companions, her expression laced with a mix of grim realism and cautious logic. "I think we should simply continue trying our luck within the Middle Ring. After all, we hav
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Chapter: Chapter 951: Phantom’s Return.A month later...Deep within the vast, misty expanse of the Middle Ring of the Great Kong Mountain peaks, the atmosphere was suffocatingly heavy. The localized gravity in this treacherous domain was exponentially stronger than in the Outer Ring, crushing the surrounding vegetation against the earth and making every breath feel like inhaling liquid lead.SHOOOOOSH—!Under the cold, silvery glow of the midnight moon, a vivid cyan streak darted at terrifying speed through the dense canopy, weaving through the thick trunks of trees as it pursued a flickering violet streak across the forest floor.SHKKKKKKKK—!A sharp, decisive slicing sound cut through the quiet night, immediately followed by a heavy, thudding impact as the violet streak was violently brought to a halt."This makes about thirty Upper A-Rank mystic beasts..." He murmured softly to himself, his voice dropping into a quiet, calm register.With a practiced, effortless flick of his wrist, he forced the massive, defeated beast
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Chapter: Chapter 88: The Envoy of Squad Two.What Zareth was saying made absolute, undeniable sense to Jada now. In a cutthroat environment like Blackwater Town, the individuals Gao had unwittingly leaked the trade route information to were likely enforcers or lower-ranking scouts at best.Given Gao’s own cultivation realm at the Fourth Stage of Body Tempering, anyone he casually socialized with or conversed with in taverns and alleyways would almost certainly be someone around his tier, either slightly stronger or slightly weaker than him.As Jada pieced every detail together in her mind, thinking critically about the underlying power dynamics, she realized Zareth’s assessment of the situation was entirely spot on.A low-level rogue or scout who stumbled upon a goldmine of strategic intelligence would never willingly share that glory with an outside informant; they would present it to their commanders as their own brilliant discovery to secure a massive promotion and heavy financial rewards."So, Gao," Jada said, turning her at
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Chapter: Chapter 87: Tying Loose Ends.Several minutes after Avalin and Stella’s meeting, far away inside the Central Region, the sun had risen fully over the Happy Lad Inn. In their private quarters, the bamboo curtains leading toward the balcony had already been drawn open, allowing a soft morning breeze and pale yellow sunlight to filter into the spacious room.Inside the private chamber, Jada was busy tending to Zareth's injured left hand.Kneeling gently beside him, she carefully applied a layer of crushed, dark-green medicinal herbs across the jagged puncture wound he had inflicted upon himself in the Red Panda's chambers, soothing the raw, inflamed skin.With practiced, delicate precision, she then wrapped the wound with a clean strip of white cloth, tying it off perfectly to ensure it stayed secured."What a pathetic mess..." Zareth thought silently as he looked down at his bound palm, watching Jada meticulously fasten the bandage. "If I were still in the Heaven Origin Realm, a minor flesh wound like this would ha
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Chapter: Chapter 86: Avalin's Move.The next morning...All across Blackwater Town, every establishment, market square, tavern, inn, and gambling den echoed with tense, excited chatter regarding the overwhelming show of force displayed by the Red Panda Gang. People from all walks of life spoke in hushed tones about the grand parade that had marched boldly through rival gang territories without facing a single shred of retaliation. Outside the Eastern Region, rumors spread as townspeople and independent cultivators eagerly speculated on what the gang's next move would be, reminiscing about the lavish, open-air feast that had followed the display of dominance.Even the town garrison guards, usually indifferent to gang posturing, murmured among themselves during their morning patrols. More surprisingly, the gang members of rival factions, the very victims who had been forced to stand by and watch the Red Panda Gang march through their districts, spoke of the event with a strange, begrudging reverence. Having witnessed t
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Chapter: Chapter 85: Effortless escape.As much as Zareth felt the intoxicating, electric surge of adrenaline rushing through his veins, a primal urge whispering in his ear to stand his ground, wait for whichever Squad Nine reinforcements were converging on the area, and slaughter every last one of them, his supreme, analytical mind instantly brought him back to reality.He understood his current limitations with absolute clarity. He was still weak. Being able to successfully execute Bajo, a cultivator at the Fifth Stage of Body Tempering, was not a result of raw physical superiority; it was entirely because Zareth possessed combat experience, a deeper mastery of battle psychology, and a flawless understanding of combat flow. If he were to encounter a higher-stage opponent who possessed true combat experience and knew how to cover their physical vulnerabilities, Zareth knew he would be putting his life in grave, unnecessary jeopardy.Without wasting another second, Zareth and Jada kicked off the ground, leaping silently a
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Chapter: Chapter 84: Untempered Weakness(2).Thud!Bajo crashed heavily onto his knees upon the ground, his sword slipping from his trembling fingers and clattering uselessly against the ground. Blood danced in violent, crimson sprays from his shattered right eye socket, his throat choking on screams of unimaginable agony.Zareth didn't waste a single second. With his right hand wielding his second weapon, the lethal, razor-edged short spear, his arm whipped forward in a blinding, merciless arc.SHHHHKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!The steel tip punched violently through Bajo’s left eye socket, driving deep into his brain from the opposite side!Bajo’s head was now brutalized, pierced through both eye sockets by Zareth's twin weapons as thick, warm blood sprayed across the ground. The agonizing screeching instantly ceased, plunging the passage into absolute silence. With a cold, methodical twist, Zareth gouged his weapons free from the skull.Bajo’s lifeless body collapsed limply onto the ground, falling forward into a pooling mass of his
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Chapter: Chapter 83: Untempered Weakness."He is vastly underestimating me simply because he possesses a superior cultivation realm, backing his confidence entirely on our previous encounter. He is absolutely certain in his own speed," Zareth thought with icy clarity as he watched Bajo lunging toward him, a confident, arrogant smirk plastered across the enforcer's lean face as his heavy blade swung forward in a vicious arc.Directly behind Zareth was a dead end, the towering, solid stone wall of an adjacent building rising high into the night sky, blocking any backward retreat."Let's see where you can run to now, you little brat!" Bajo sneered, his eyes gleaming with bloodthirsty triumph as he felt entirely certain he had cornered Zareth against the wall.Yet, right as the glinting steel of the blade swept within a mere hairsbreadth of Zareth's neck, Zareth’s body blurred. Executing an impossibly tight, fast slip-dash, he ducked beneath the trajectory of the deadly arc and slid past Bajo’s flank in the blink of an eye.SHKKK
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Ascension of the Lost Soul
In life, he was an orphan, bullied and overlooked, even ridiculed by those he tried to protect. But in death, he transforms into a warrior destined to rise among the gods.
At just 18 years old, a young Filipino sacrifices his life to save the girl he loves from a horrific fate.
After being pushed from a towering construction site, he finds himself in the afterlife, standing before divine judges who will determine his eternal destiny.
Depending on his beliefs, he is sent to a heaven beyond anything he ever imagined—a realm filled with beings from various faiths and mythologies, from the golden gates of Christian Heaven to the battle halls of Valhalla and the majestic peaks of Olympus.
In this afterlife, power isn’t simply handed out; it must be earned.
Armed only with his determination, a mysterious system, and the haunting memories of his past, this young soul embarks on a dangerous journey.
He fights against powerful beings from different heavens and faces demons sent to torment the living.
Along the way, he meets people who inspire him to grow stronger.
Guided by the system he has received, he strives to ascend toward divinity, carving out his own path in a world where respect is earned through combat and power is claimed through effort.
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Chapter: Absolute resolve(2)Placing his hand on the stone, he envisioned the kampilan—a traditional Filipino weapon.Divine energy surged from his hand, wrapping around the ore as it began to shift and solidify, transforming into the weapon he had imagined.As it took form, he spoke with reverence,"I, Tiyaga, behold my weapon before the Creator Elohim and in the name of my Lord Ares. I name you Anito." The weapon shimmered as it fully awakened, a black blade with a lining of silver along its edge.The blade itself bore tiny white spots around the hilt, like stars against the night, and a short rope extended from the hilt, bearing the banner of Ares.Near the hilt, in delicate engraving, was the mark of Hephaestus, affirming its divine origin.The sight was mesmerizing—a weapon uniquely his, resonating with power and purpose, crafted through divine will.The weapon solidified in Rico's hand, gleaming with a faint, divine light that pulsed as if alive.Just as he marveled at Anito, a system display flashed befor
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Chapter: Absolute resolve(1)As Rico's voice rang out, his sharp command snapped his subordinates out of hesitation."Not enough wits!" he shouted, his tone filled with fiery resolve."Come at me already! If you flinch, you die!" They were in the thick of day two, and Rico's group was already dripping with sweat, their clothes, freshly washed the night before, now torn and ragged.Despite the exhaustion on their faces, there was a newfound resilience in their eyes, a fierceness that hadn't been there before.Some among them had begun to manifest the Shield of Fortitude, only to have it shattered by Rico's relentless strikes.A few dodged one or two of his attacks, proving their growth, while others were learning to evade more frequently.Anyone watching might have mistaken this for a real battle, as each trainee faced off with genuine intensity, pushing themselves to keep up with their commanding officer.Rico's taunts only drove them harder, silencing any fleeting thoughts of undermining him.Those harboring ev
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Chapter: Late at the party(2)Behind him, his subordinates, synchronized in movement, mirrored him, showing their deference and silently apologizing for their late arrival.The hall held its breath as the commanders nodded approvingly, acknowledging Rico's respectful gesture.The room, still silent, watched the display of respect, surprised by the discipline and unity they radiated.Rico's group had made a powerful entrance, one that would not be forgotten anytime soon.As Rico took his seat, Demetrius's sharp eyes observed him closely, a glimmer of intrigue flickering.Mmh…fascinating. I can still sense the faint residue of Holy Aura around him, he mused silently, his gaze assessing.Another commander across the hall noticed the same and exchanged a confirming nod with Demetrius,both struck by the rarity of what they were witnessing.For a novice-ranked warrior to wield Holy Aura was unheard of—it was a privilege reserved for high-ranking beings.Few possessed the strength and mastery to channel it, and for Rico
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Chapter: Late at the party(1)Huff! Huff! Huff!The air was thick with the sound of heavy breathing, each member of Rico's squad gasping as they braced themselves against the relentless training.Hours had passed with no breaks, pushing each of them to the brink as Rico, now armed with his Holy Aura, had sparred them into exhaustion.Despite his rank of Warrior (Novice), Rico's strength far surpassed his title, and it showed.He stood amidst his battered, bruised subordinates, grinning as he took in the sight before him.The training uniforms on most of them were torn, ripped at the seams or stained with dirt and sweat.Some even bore visible bruises, reminders of the blows they'd taken.They looked like they had just returned from a real battle—but this was only sparring.Rico had found something profound here.He had been bullied on Earth, labeled a loser, but here, he felt respected, valued, and at peace—a priceless feeling.His memories might remind him of his past life, but the present offered something great
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Chapter: Commander TiyagoA ding echoed in Rico's mind as his abilities settled into place.With his senses heightened by Battlefield Awareness, Rico watched as his subordinates hesitated before charging at him.He shifted into his stance, focusing on his Dance of the Evasive Wind and moving with fluid precision,sidestepping each strike with graceful, measured footwork.His reflexes felt sharp as he ducked a blow from Leonidas, spinning to deflect a kick from Callista with his arm, his grin never wavering."Come on! Is that all?" he taunted.Theron attempted a bold swing toward him, but Rico activated his Shield of Fortitude, absorbing the impact with ease.The divine energy around him seemed to pulse as the shield dissipated the blow, leaving him unfazed."Not bad, but let's see how you handle this."Rico's expression shifted to one of fierce determination as he activated Wrathful Strike Series,channeling his divine energy into a powerful attack, deliberately slowing his strike to test their reactions.His
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Chapter: Skill Acquisition(2)[Skill Acquisition Complete]New Active Skill: Divine Power GatheringDescription: A concentration technique that allows Rico to draw in divine energy from his surroundings, replenishing his reserves. When used in combat, it allows him to regain strength and infuse attacks or defenses with extra divine power, enhancing their potency.Effects: +25% Energy Recovery Rate during use, minor defensive boost while gathering.New Passive Skill: Divine ReservoirDescription: Enables Rico to store larger amounts of divine energy within his body, which can be accessed at any time, even if he is fatigued or low on stamina.Effects: +30% Maximum Divine Energy Capacity, improved endurance under divine-powered abilities.Attribute Boost:Divine energy: +30Endurance: +8As the information from Divine Power Harnessing settled within him, Rico could feel the steady, calming pulse of divine energy humming through his veins.It was as if he had tapped into a wellspring of strength, one that was now his
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