Chapter 248: Ancestral Pathway
(Elemental Control) grants control over the element with mere thought, allowing the user to do anything within their mental reach. The higher the element's level, the more powerful the elemental forces they can manipulate.
(Dream Creation) allows enemies to enter a dream realm that has been created. The lower the enemy's level, the higher the chance of success. The duration of this dream is only one minute, but within that minute, anything can change.
(Dream Modification) enables the user to enter someone's dream and alter it. The lower the target's level, the higher the chance of successfully modifying the enemy's mind.
(Dream Actualization) allows the user to materialize specific parts of the target's dream. Again, the lower the enemy's level, the higher the chance of success.
"Amazing... terrifying skills," Lein murmured, his eyes widening as he absorbed the information.
He only needed a glance to understand how powerful these abilities were, especially the last one—dream actualization. No wonder this element was considered a high-level element; with abilities like these, he could do anything—create nightmares, alter someone's dream to his liking, and make them a reality.
"So fearsome…" Lein muttered, feeling a slight tension in his fingers, as if the shadow of frightening possibilities flashed through his mind.
At that moment, his eyes landed on the Elemental Control skill. Incredible! With this skill, he could control the elements for various purposes—attack, defense, transportation, and more.
"An extremely useful skill!" he exclaimed, excited, eager to test his new powers.
Suddenly, a notification appeared before him:
[A different promotion detected, Grandmaster-level promotion requirements fulfilled]
[The ruler has successfully promoted to Grandmaster]
[Becoming the first human from the blue planet to reach Tier-Grandmaster. Earned the title (Ancestral Pathway)]
A confirmation prompt appeared on the screen:
[Would you like to announce your promotion? "yes"/"no"]
Lein glanced at the question, considering the situation. "No," he answered firmly in his mind. He didn't want people to be shocked half to death upon seeing his new level. Even the most clueless person would realize he had used an unusual method to level up.
After the Grandmaster promotion notification ended, Lein felt an immense power fill his body, as if he had just been bathed in warm sunlight. Every cell in his body transformed, feeling a comfort he had never experienced before. His connection to the world around him also changed dramatically; he could sense every living creature around him as if they were connected by an invisible network.
Ana, who had previously been beside him, now stood rooted to the spot on the ship's floor, her face showing a mix of fear and shock. Her eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape as she looked at Lein.
"Master Lein? Is that you?" she asked, her voice trembling, each word laced with doubt.
Not only Ana, but the soldiers standing guard at the ship's entrance and those in the control room were also stunned, astonished by what they saw. They had previously been unable to see anything in the area where Lein was located.
When Lein used a spatial seal to surround himself and examine the god's promotion potion, Ana and the others were not overly surprised. That felt natural, considering Lein was the island's master and could do as he pleased—no one dared to comment.
But now, the immense and oppressive power radiating from where Lein stood created an aura that made him appear like an entirely different person. They thought perhaps Lein had died, snatched away by some stronger entity without their knowledge.
Lein quickly realized the effect of his overwhelming energy. He gathered his thoughts and focused, trying to suppress the oppressive waves of energy emanating from his body. Gradually, the intimidating aura began to fade, leaving a calmness in the room.
As soon as the pressure dissipated, Ana and the others sighed in relief, as though a heavy weight had been lifted from their shoulders. They looked at each other with gratitude, smiles spreading across their faces as if they had just escaped a deadly situation.
"Calm down, it's just a minor disturbance. You have nothing to fear," Lein's voice echoed from the chair where he had previously been sitting. He tried to reassure them as quickly as possible before this commotion attracted the attention of other alliance members.
"Phew… thank goodness," Ana said, quickly rising from her crouched position on the ship's floor. She adjusted herself and returned to her original seat. Although a bit of fear still lingered on her face, a look of happiness also appeared, as though joy had dispelled the shadow of tension that had previously covered her.
The other soldiers attending to the ship returned to their duties, displaying the same sense of relief. Although Lein hadn't explicitly said so, they silently agreed to keep quiet about the strange phenomenon that had just occurred. An unspoken agreement formed among them.
Meanwhile, Lein returned to his seat, feeling the new power coursing through him. With a curious mind, he examined the new thing he had obtained—his new title.
(Ancestral Pathway)
A title earned by becoming the first ruler to reach the Grandmaster level. Unlocks the pathway to the ancestors' resting place, obtaining boundless spirit and luck.
- Attribute +50%
- Elemental attack +25%
"Ha ha… another 50% attribute!" Lein laughed internally, feeling overwhelming joy.
He felt like a wealthy player who had just done a massive top-up and received an exclusive VIP bonus that no other player could attain.
From Tier-3 to Tier-Grandmaster, he had always been the first. All the buffs he received made him feel like a king, ready to dominate and become the strongest in the Divine Sky realm.
"Elemental attack +25%," Lein took a deep breath, feeling his spirit surge.
He had just gained the ability to control elements, and now he received a buff to increase the damage of his elemental abilities—this was pure happiness.
With all the bonuses he had just acquired, his curiosity deepened. He was eager to see his attribute values. Without hesitation, he opened the status panel and checked his now likely transformed attributes.