Chapter Ten: Promise of Meeting II
The pain was receding, replaced by a feeling of incredible power. My consciousness, once a tiny orb, was now expanding, reforming. I could feel the intricate dance of elements, the whisper of ancient tongues, the immense flow of mana within me. This was more than just strength; it was transformation.
The vast, shimmering barrier around me began to fade, dissipating into thin air. As it vanished, a new form slowly solidified within its space. No longer a tiny, dark orb of consciousness, but a human shape. My senses reeled, overwhelmed by the feeling of flesh, bone, and surging energy. I stretched out a hand, seeing five fingers, feeling the subtle tension of muscle beneath skin. I closed my eyes, then opened them to a clarity I hadn't known in what felt like forever. My body felt incredibly light, powerful, and ready for anything. This wasn't just any human form; it was perfect, sculpted, a vessel brimming with the power of a true dragon.
I was back. And I was more than I had ever been.
A deep, rumbling laugh echoed through the Forbidden Red Sky Tomb, shaking the very ground beneath my newly formed feet. It was the Red Lord, his unseen presence still looming.
"Little friend, you were nothing a while ago. Now, you are a half-step away from being a true Primordial Being!" he boomed, his laugh echoing throughout the vast, desolate chamber.
Just then, the familiar voice of the System spoke in my mind, its tone now carrying a subtle sense of finality.
"Ding! All processes complete. Searching for classes compatible with Host."
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"Search complete."
"Ding! Host, choose your class from these options:"
Class Options for Aka Zema
Each of these classes represents a powerful path, designed to help you tap into your current Primordial Dragon strength as a vital step towards recovering your true, ancient self and the immense powers that lie far beyond. Your new, perfect human physique makes you an ideal candidate for any of these paths, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your body with your growing powers.
* Blademaster: This class is for you to become a supreme master of swords. You would focus entirely on using blades with unmatched skill, speed, and precision. Your perfect physique allows for fluid, powerful movements, and every swing would be empowered by your dragon might, making your sword a devastating extension of your will. This path lets you cut through any challenge.
* Martial God: This class focuses on you making your perfect human body the ultimate weapon. You would become a master of unarmed combat, using powerful punches, crushing kicks, and swift, brutal techniques. Empowered by your immense strength and unbreakable dragon scales, you would become an unstoppable force in hand-to-hand combat, facing down foes with only your own might.
* Dragon Knight: This class combines the discipline of a knight with the raw power of a dragon. You would become a formidable warrior, clad in powerful armor (perhaps even scales), wielding mighty weapons, and using your draconic abilities for both offense and defense. This path focuses on noble combat, unwavering loyalty, and becoming an unyielding force on the battlefield, protecting all that you deem worthy.
* Dragon Rider: This class is about uniting your perfect human form with the essence of dragons for swift and overwhelming combat. You might manifest spectral dragon wings for aerial battles, gain incredible speed and agility, or even temporarily bond with the very spirit of dragons to fight as one. This path emphasizes quick, devastating strikes and unmatched mobility, making you a blur of draconic power.
* Dragon Lord: This class focuses on you becoming a true leader and a figure of immense authority among draconic beings. You wouldn't just fight; you would command. Your immense presence would awe allies and terrify enemies, allowing you to influence battlefields through sheer will and direct draconic forces. This path is about ruling with a powerful, commanding aura that makes even other mighty creatures bend to your will.
* Ancient Dark Mage: With this class, you would command the deepest, most destructive forms of dark magic. Your perfect human form channels incredible amounts of energy, allowing you to control shadows, unleash powerful curses, and wield raw, chaotic dark energy to destroy your enemies. Your vast mana and natural connection to darkness would make you a force of overwhelming, ancient evil on the battlefield.
* Ancient Elemental Mage: This class would allow you to master the raw, primal powers of the natural world. Your perfect physique acts as a conduit, letting you call upon the fury of fire, the crushing might of earth, the unpredictable flow of water, and the swiftness of air. With your immense mana and perfect elemental connection, you would summon storms, cause earthquakes, or unleash fiery blasts that reshape the world around you.
* Creator: This is a truly unique path. The Creator class means you start with no pre-set skills or techniques. Instead, using your perfect physique as a foundation, you would utilize your unique Fusion, Absorption, and Adaptability Ultimate Skills to invent and build every single one of your own abilities. You will forge your own magic, create your own fighting styles, and truly become the architect of your power. This class embodies an ancient ability to shape and define existence itself, pushing beyond all known limits as you grow powerful.
I looked at the choices, a swirl of powerful options. Each one called to a different part of my newly awakened being. I felt the tug of physical combat, the allure of dominating magic, and the quiet promise of leadership. But then, a familiar voice, quiet in my mind, offered counsel.
"Little being," the Primordial Dragon Spirit whispered, "choose the Creator class. It truly suits you and your unique abilities. And you haven't quite figured out how to use your current skills yet, but that path will help you going forward."
The dragon's words resonated with me. My Ultimate Skills felt like something fundamental, something beyond simple techniques. The idea of making my own path, creating my own power, felt right. It felt like destiny.
"Okay, System," I said, my voice now clear and resonant in my mind. "I choose Creator class."
"Ding! Host's class has been changed to [Ancient Mythical Class: Creator]!"
A tremendous surge of energy washed over me once more, but this time it wasn't painful. It was a profound sense of clarity, of understanding. My core essence seemed to expand, becoming more solid, more aware of its own potential.
"Ding! You have acquired [Creation] as a Passive Skill!"
"Ding! All your stats have increased by 100 points! 30% increased in Mana! 60% increased in Mind!"
Even more power! My thoughts raced, my body hummed with new energy. The system continued.
"Ding! All your Ultimate Skills have evolved:"
Evolved Ultimate Skills
With the choice of the Creator class and the powerful surge of energy, Aka Zema's core Ultimate Skills have gone beyond their previous forms. They are no longer just abilities; they are reflections of his true, ancient nature, allowing him to shape reality and himself in ways no other being could.
* Fusion (Evolved to Prime Fusion):
* Aka Zema can now fuse two or more things with perfect control and understanding, not just combining them but actively creating entirely new forms, abilities, or even concepts from the merged elements. This allows for truly unique creations that go beyond the sum of their parts.
* Absorption (Evolved to Absolute Absorption):
* Aka Zema can now instantly absorb and fully understand the essence of anything—be it energy, abilities, physical matter, or even abstract qualities. He can perfectly integrate what he absorbs into his own being, using it to fuel his growth, strengthen his existing powers, or directly use it as a component for new creations.
* Adaptability (Evolved to Transcendental Adaptation):
* Aka Zema can now instantly and perfectly adapt to any threat, environment, or challenge he faces. This isn't just about reacting; he can actively shape his form, abilities, and even his very existence on the fly to perfectly counter or thrive in any situation. He can now even create specific adaptations or new properties for himself as needed.
* Primordial Dragon Bloodline (Evolved to True Dragon Genesis):
* This is no longer just a bloodline; it's an intrinsic connection to the very origin of all draconic power. Aka Zema now possesses the fundamental essence and potential of ancient, original dragons, allowing him to grow far beyond the limits of what is considered "Primordial." This evolution unlocks the deepest wellspring of draconic power within him, a direct link to his even older true self.
Aka Zema's New Status
After the absorption, class change, and ultimate skill evolutions, Aka Zema's power has skyrocketed. His Status screen now truly reflects his terrifying potential as a Creator.
Status:
* Name: Aka Zema
* Race: True Dragon Genesis (Formerly Primordial Dragon)
* Class: Ancient Mythical Class: Creator
* Age: 19
* Strength: 15,140 (15,040 + 100)
* Speed: 15,140 (15,040 + 100)
* Mind: 24,163 (15,042 + 100, then +60%)
* Stamina: 15,141 (15,041 + 100)
* Luck: 15,142 (15,042 + 100)
* Mana: 1,170,052 (900,040 + 100, then +30%)
Ultimate Skills (Evolved):
* Prime Fusion: The ability to perfectly fuse and create new forms, abilities, or concepts from combined elements.
* Absolute Absorption: The power to instantly absorb and fully understand any essence, integrating it for growth and creation.
* Transcendental Adaptation: The ability to instantly and perfectly adapt to any challenge, actively shaping form and abilities, and even creating new properties.
* True Dragon Genesis: An intrinsic connection to the origin of all draconic power, granting the fundamental essence and potential of ancient, original dragons.
Passive Skills:
* Creation: Grants the inherent ability to manifest new skills, techniques, and forms.
* Primordial Dragon Scales: Grants immense physical defense and magic resistance.
* Ancient Mana Regeneration: Dramatically increases natural mana recovery speed.
* Max Affinity for all Elemental and Dark Magic: Allows complete mastery over these magic types.
* Immune to the Red Air: Provides full protection from the corrosive atmosphere of the Forbidden Red Sky Tomb.
Active Skills:
* Dragon's Roar: Unleashes a devastating sonic blast, capable of instilling fear and causing widespread destruction.
* Chaos Breath: Unleashes a torrent of raw, unformed chaotic energy, capable of corrupting and destroying matter.
Acquired Knowledge:
* Comprehend Ancient Language: Understands and can interpret all ancient tongues.
* Dragon Tongue: Can speak and understand the language of dragons.
Aka Zema's power had exploded. He felt an undeniable urge, a deep-seated instinct, to create.