161. Apotheosis (5)
“Would you like to choose Divinity <Transcendence>?”
The moment when the unseen divinity was revealed as an option.
“… … .”
I concentrated my mind while barely holding back from my head being dyed white.
I muttered as I looked at the golden energy that swayed like the wind.
“What is this… … ?”
I don’t know.
This wasn’t like the choice the top gave.
<Death>, <Immortality>, <Harmony>.
It was easy to discern at least why the three divinities appeared.
That would be too… … .
‘Because everything is divinity related to me.’
It was because all three of them were divinities who had a history of facing each other while climbing the tower.
However, the divinity of transcendence, which appeared for the fourth time, was not like that.
When I was made an apostle, it was not revealed to me as a divine power, and I had never seen it while climbing the tower.
A situation in which existence itself is heterogeneous.
But for some reason, instinct said that this divinity certainly deserved it.
I stood there, staring at the golden energy, lost in thought, longing for an answer.
Why did the mysterious divinity called transcendence appear?
‘Are there any special conditions for divinity to appear as an option?’
Until now, I thought divinity was just ‘what the tower gives’.
However, divinity, in other words, could be seen as a potential formed through faith.
One body transcends humanity, harvests the faith from the masses, and divinity dwells in the heart.
That was the classic divine accumulation route I had come to know.
However, I rejected that classic route with necromancy and obtained divinity through an outside path.
As a result, it was believed that the divine inclination itself appeared as provided by the tower.
Therefore, since he walked the wrong way, his divinity was also fixed.
however… … .
‘A new divinity has emerged beyond that reason.’
I couldn’t help but feel shaken by the appearance of a very sudden divinity called transcendence.
If I were to choose divinity stably, it would be <death> or <immortality>, but… … .
For some reason, the mind itself was attracted to this new <transcendence> divinity.
However, since the ability of <Transcendence> divinity was also unknown, it was in fact a gamble-like option.
“… … .”
For a while, I looked at the divinity of <Transcendence> and organized my thoughts.
In the end, the problem is that you don’t know how good your abilities are, so it’s hard to make a hasty choice… … .
It wasn’t that I couldn’t figure out the answer at all.
‘Divine name.’
Each divinity possessed the ability to fit its name.
<Death> is a divinity that stains life with death, and <immortality> is a divinity that does not easily reach death.
Then, it was not difficult to guess what kind of divine ability <Transcendence> had.
“Beyond the established limits, huh… … .”
At least it was certain that he was a divinity specialized in growth.
Perhaps <Transcendence> is a divinity that has been greatly influenced by me.
It wasn’t because he relied on the divinity given by the tower that he didn’t go through the normal divinity accumulation route at all… … .
At the point of creating the myth, I must have developed a specialized potential.
That is what <transcendence> is.
‘Then it’s decided what to choose.’
At the crossroads of choice, I chose the path closest to the correct answer.
「I chose Divinity <Transcendence>.」
It was not a path prepared by the tower, but a divinity specialized only for me.
and.
That means that it provides the right power for the purpose I have.
So no regrets.
only… … .
「Divinity selection complete.」
“The divine personality is formed according to the divine selection.”
I just wonder what divine powers will be settled from now on.
***
When I opened my eyes, I saw the ceiling of the cave.
“… … .”
There was no difference in the message being excited about whether or not he had a new identity.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I expected a cataclysm to occur, but it did not.
It was only for a moment that I felt a sense of alienation from him.
「The divinity <transcendence> colors the divine power dwelling in the heart.」
At the same time as the message came up, change came quickly.
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An echo that feels as if the soul is being beaten from the heart is transmitted.
Soon, it was observed that the divine power accumulated in the heart quickly changed its color to gold.
Even in the midst of feeling strange, I felt regret.
‘Am I unable to use the divinity of death now?’
It was bittersweet that once the divinity of transcendence had been established, it felt like I would no longer be able to use it as a way to wear it around my eyes.
It was even more so because it was a good ability in its own way.
In fact, what gave me victory in the battle with the Heavenly Demon was nothing more than the divinity of death that had grown into a god of death.
However, it was unfortunate that it disappeared so easily.
but… … .
「The divinity <transcendence> responds to the Shinigami’s quality and replaces <death> and <immortality> with potential.”
Just as the golden divinity was about to completely drive out the inky divinity, something unexpected happened.
‘oh… … .’
The divinity imbued with the qualities of a god of death permeated the golden divinity and disappeared inside.
I quickly closed my eyes and focused on my heart, and I thought I knew why.
“It was said that it was replaced with potential, was it something like this… … .”
As for the merits, I could feel the divinity of death when I focused my mind.
“Divinity is established and the special authority ‘Death God’s Eye’ is acquired.”
The ability to see lines and dots, which are weak points, has also become powerful, unlike before, when it was a bit messy.
‘It feels as if I absorbed all the strengths of the Shinigami’s qualities, excluding all the weaknesses… … .’
It was only for a moment that I was surprised by him.
“Divinity is established and you acquire divinity.”
After the message of acquiring a new power came to mind, his body was enveloped in a brilliant golden light.
Hwaaak… … !
「The basic divine authority, ‘Apotheosis (SS+)’, is engraved in the soul of challenger Han Seong-yoon.」
「When using deification, your deity temporarily rises and you can use divine authority.」
「The unique divine power ‘Transcendence (SSS+)’ is engraved in the soul of challenger Han Seong-yoon.」
「It is possible to have transcendence by integrating the abilities within the system into divinity.」
And as the golden light gradually diminished, I was able to settle my mind calmly.
“… … .”
The deity mentioned in the system was related to deification… … .
From what I instinctively realized that this deification was, it was no different from an ability close to that of an apostle.
In addition, after knowing that this apotheosis is too much of a burden to maintain at all times, my mouth was bitter.
‘Well, I knew it was greed, but this is all I can get.’
Of course, just acquiring the power to substitute for sadohwa was a great harvest in itself.
and… … .
‘There’s transcendence, so it’s not that much of a waste.’
Although it was regrettable that he had acquired the SSS+ grade, which was supposed to be the highest grade in the system, until he had been assigned transcendence, he had no complaints.
‘SSS+ level… … .’
It is a grade that makes you laugh out loud even though you are in a calm state.
Of course, considering the power of a godhead, it wouldn’t be strange to receive an SSS+ rank, but… … .
I felt like I had become a real god after establishing divinity myself and acquiring divine power like this.
After enjoying the afterglow, as I was about to get up, I heard a voice in my head.
―Seeing that the divinity has been established, it seems that the choice has been made and returned.
It was Damcheonwoo.
I asked a question with a tone as if I knew it would happen from before.
“… … Did you know it would be like this from the beginning?”
―If you ask me if I knew you would choose divinity, I would say yes.
“… … .”
―Well, of course, I didn’t know when you would choose divinity… … .
“I see you have chosen divinity before.”
-Yes. I was also one of the candidates selected by the tower in the past, so the divinity was also selected.
“That’s why the lightsaber asked if he had any plans to follow in his footsteps.”
—… … .
I roughly expected it.
No matter how fast I grow, I, who have only reached the 17th floor, am getting closer to becoming a god… … .
It was assumed that among the administrators who had reached the 40th floor, there must have been those who tried to become gods by accumulating divinity.
It’s just that I couldn’t tell you because the information was controlled.
Dam Chun-wu will be the same.
However, there were differences.
‘Perhaps Damcheonwu… … .’
he is… … .
‘The established divinity must have been destroyed by itself.’
He directly destroyed the divinity he had acquired and discarded his divinity.
It was not an unfounded speculation.
He said that he hated living as the tower’s dog, and in fact, the lightsaber himself also said that he had rejected the qualifications the tower gave him.
In other words, Damcheonwu abandoned his divinity.
“Why did you abandon your divinity yourself?”
—… … Because I couldn’t accept what someone decided. so i threw it away This seat… … . He destroyed the divinity he had obtained himself and promised freedom that would come one day.
“… … .”
―Of course, I didn’t want it to be like now, but… … . Well, this, in itself, isn’t bad either. Above all, you are special.
“Is it special? Wasn’t it the same as being a candidate?”
―Yes, the candidates chosen by the tower must be the same. However, you and I were decidedly different. The selections were so different from each other.
I immediately realized what it meant to have different choices.
“Self-sacred… … .”
―I abandoned the divinity I possessed and took the divinity given by the tower, and you did not follow the path set by the tower and chose the divinity inherent in you.
“That’s a decidedly different thing.”
―I’m saying this because it seems like a misunderstanding, but there’s no big problem if you choose the divinity given by the tower.
“Then why did you abandon your divinity?”
-Because the limits were so obvious.
“… … ?”
Damcheonwu let out a low laugh and then continued talking.
and… … .
―Those who receive the divinity of the tower become mighty deities. However, being subordinated to the tower for an eternity of time, he loses the right to grow.
The moment the purpose of the tower is partially revealed.
―The tower repeated this over and over again until a godhead appeared that he liked.
Soon I got goosebumps all over my body.
―Until the top achieves the desired result.
Choosing the divinity of <Transcendence> was a choice close to the best.
***
I expected at least that the tower did not support the challenger for free.
I can’t believe that was the intention to develop a deity subordinate to the tower… … .
It was a truth that could be said to be shocking in many ways.
However, as I listened to the story, there were parts that I did not understand.
‘Then why did Dam Tianyu think that the tower wouldn’t harm me too much?’
Hearing what he said, it turned out that Dam Cheonwu abandoned his divinity in despair at being subordinated to the top.
That said, there is a high probability that I will also step on the same train, but why did he tell me not to doubt the tower?
―Being subordinate to the tower is hopeless, but it does not greatly harm the challenger.
When I asked about it, the answer came back immediately.
―Even if you become a god and become a subordinate, your qualifications to challenge the ordeal are maintained up to a certain period, and you do not make unreasonable demands on the challenger who has become a god.
The fact that the limit to growth is set means that even if you are right, you will not be subjected to unreasonable things.
―It’s just that when you go over the 40th floor, you lose the right to climb the tower, and you just fall behind in a form close to the manager.
So he said that there was no need to be very wary of the tower.
together… … .
―Above all, I knew that you were carefully selected from among the candidates.
Dam Chun-wu said that I was the one who received attention from TOP in a different way from the candidate.
―That’s why I thought there was nothing to lose by trusting the tower.
It was not wrong.
In fact, as he said, I even established my own divinity without suffering much loss.
However, it was not known exactly what ‘a special existence different from the candidate’ meant.
however… … .
“I now have a rough idea of how things turned out.”
As it has been so far, even if you grumble about something you do not know and think over and over again, the answer does not come out.
“Honestly, there are many things I want to ask and many things I want to know, but I won’t be able to know right now.”
What does the Tower want to do by subordinating the challenger as a godhead, what does it mean for the Tower to pay attention to me as a non-candidate, why is a godhead outside the Tower wary of the Tower, etc… … .
There were still a lot of unanswered questions.
However, there was a separate existence to ask about the original question.
“First, I have to go back to the waiting room. And I think I need to meet the managers after a long time.”
Calmly calming my mind, I soon absorbed the blood with the Blood Heaven Demon Sword through the Seeker of Blood.
「The exclusive effect of the True Blood Demon Sword (A), ‘Blood Eating’, is activated.」
「Absorbs the blood of the Heavenly Demon, Cheon Yu-seol, and increases the grade of the item to A+ grade (6,801/9,200).」
And after she had finished the blood ceremony from the Heavenly Demon, she supplied the items she had.
When I tried to appraise the item through the Hwaryong’s Eye, there were two major things to pick up.
「Black Dragon Sword」
「Rating: B+」
「Attack speed +10%」
「Destruction resistance +40%」
“The long sword that Dragon Blood Iron Master presented to the 11th Heavenly Demon, Cheon Shin-hyeok.”
「It is a part, but it is made of steel mixed with iron and steel, so it has excellent resistance to destruction.」
“However, except for the destruction resistance ability, the rest of the abilities are at a level that does not reach that of a famous sword.”
Well, weapons basically have to be outstanding, so of course they were of a high grade… … .
“Hemorrhagic Disorders”
「Rating: A+」
「Divine Operation +10%」
「Magic management +10%」
“This is a bracelet that the 17th Heavenly Demon, Cheon Yu-seol, killed his father and sublimated into an object.”
「Although the myth of the nameless deity dwells very weakly, it does not function as a holy relic.」
「However, when used by the Heavenly Demon, Cheonyusul, abilities related to a specific myth are strengthened and all stats increase by +1.」
「However, those with divinity other than the Heavenly Demon, Cheonyuseol receive the +10% divine operation buff in reverse, and it works by -10%.」
And the red bracelet she wore on her wrist was more like a homing device.
‘The harvest is almost non-existent.’
To be honest, the result was what I expected.
Not only the Heavenly Demon, but most of the Murim people carried weapons that they could use, not even good equipment, not even items.
So it was natural that there was no harvest.
‘Anyway, the other dimension relied on items even a little… … .’
Ignoring the belated sense of collapse, I threw the ink longsword into the air.
「The skill ‘Pacheon 破天’ is activated.」
Then, holding the sword in his left hand, he quickly swung it.
Crackling… … !
「Breaking Heaven Sword destroys things that are difficult to break, and the rank grows to S-class (1,714/25,000).」
With that, the ink longsword was shattered in half, and the rank of the sword was raised.
I tried to destroy the remaining bound equipment as well, but I thought it was a loss and gave up.
‘Anyway, breaking something that’s hard to break is the only way the level goes up, so even if it’s broken, it won’t mean much.’
Instead, he put the heolyunbihwan in his mouth, chewed it well, and swallowed it whole.
「You have ingested the item “Blood Hormone.”」
“It consumes <00:00:59> until complete absorption.”
However, a strange thing happened.
「Condition satisfied.」
「The special authority, ‘Heavenly Demon Body’ is activated.」
Heavenly Demon Body.
The outstanding authority acquired after the battle with the Heavenly Demon was suddenly activated.
「When you absorb the blood ring, the hidden function of the special authority ‘Heavenly Demon Regiment(天魔之體)’ is revealed.」
And I couldn’t help but be astonished at the message that followed.
「When the hidden function of the special authority ‘Heavenly Demon Regiment’ is released, the divine <Reverse Heaven> is replaced with potential.」
A reward beyond imagination appeared.
