Battle Power Rankings:
For context in understanding warrior strength classifications:
Tier 1 Warrior (LV1-9): 1,000 - 10,000 battle power
Tier 2 Warrior (LV10-19): 10,000 - 50,000 battle power
Tier 3 Warrior (LV20-29): 50,000 - 100,000 battle power
Tier 4 Warrior (LV30-39): 100,000 - 500,000 battle power
Tier 5 Warrior (LV40-49): 500,000 - 1,000,000 battle power
Tier 6 Warrior (LV50-59): 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 battle power
Tier 7 Warrior (LV60-69): 5,000,000 - 10,000,000 battle power
Tier 8 Warrior (LV70-79): 10,000,000 - 50,000,000 battle power
Tier 9 Warrior (LV80-89): 50,000,000 - 100,000,000 battle power
Current Vaelor: LV2 (Tier 1) with approximately 552,000 battle power—equivalent to a mid-Tier 5 Warrior despite his actual level.
Vaelor escorted Seraphine to the Skyrail station, ensuring she boarded safely. She clearly had countless questions—her mouth opening repeatedly as if to speak—but ultimately asked none of them. She departed homeward in a fog of confusion and shock.
Vex Residence
"I'm home," Seraphine announced quietly, still somewhat dazed.
Her father—a stern man with military bearing—looked up from his position on the living room sofa. "Welcome back. Did you meet with young Vaelor? How is he doing? Will he qualify for a Combat University?"
Seraphine recalled the image of Vaelor's casual punch obliterating a Tier 1 contaminated warrior so thoroughly that nothing remained to regenerate from. She pursed her lips thoughtfully.
"He should qualify for one of the Supreme Combat Universities," she said carefully.
Her father froze mid-page turn. "...Excuse me?"
"Wait, Seraphine, what did you just say?"
"A Supreme Combat University. You know, like Divine Martial or Kunlun Academy."
"But Vaelor's awakened talent was only E-Rank! How could he possibly—"
"Hey! Where are you going?! Explain yourself properly young lady!"
Seraphine had already retreated to her bedroom, closing and locking the door. She collapsed onto her familiar bed, finally processing the night's revelations properly.
Two critical realizations crystallized in her mind:
First—Vaelor possessed strength far exceeding normal Tier 1 Warriors. He'd casually annihilated a corrupted warrior that would have killed her instantly. And he'd advanced to Tier 1 during their encounter.
Second—she was definitely going to have to wear that maid outfit.
How did he get so strong so fast? she wondered, staring at her ceiling. Second talent awakening doesn't explain everything. There's something else...
Draeth Residence
Vaelor returned home to find Aunt Mira and Lyanna already asleep. He moved quietly to his room, locked the door, activated privacy wards, and immediately pulled up his status panel.
Time to examine his gains and make the most important decision yet—what to amplify.
Status
[Character: Vaelor Draeth]
[Race: Human (Evolved)]
[Age: 17]
[Level: LV2 (Tier 1 Warrior)]
[Profession: Martial Cultivation God (Mythical)]
[Talent:
Unlimited Amplification (Primordial Origin) - 1 AMPLIFICATION AVAILABLE Absolute Insight (Divine-Tier) Primordial Inferno Concept (EX-Rank) Infinite Momentum Concept (EX-Rank)]
[Physical Strength: 5,022]
[Strength: 5,022]
[Speed: 5,022]
[Spirit: 5,022]
[Luck: 5]
[Intents: Fire (Lvl 9), Emberwood (Lvl 9), Plasma (Lvl 9), Kinetic (Lvl 9), Impulse (Lvl 9), Motion Flow (Lvl 9), Spatial Displacement (Lvl 9), Thought Acceleration (Lvl 9), Temporal Flow (Lvl 6)]
[Laws: LOCKED - Insufficient Life Level]
[Passive Special Essence: Limit Break (10x normal / 30x near-death)]
[Active Skills: Phantom Step, Celestial Annihilation, Infinite Velocity]
[Practice Method: Vibrational Force Technique, Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Scripture (EX-Grade) - INCOMPLETE]
[Equipment: Crimson Vambraces (Rare)]
[Free Attribute Points: 20]
[Current Battle Power: ~552,200 (with Limit Break active)]
[Evaluation: A monster that defies classification. Current battle power equivalent to mid-Tier 4 Warrior.]
"From reaching LV2, my base attributes increased by twenty-two points each," Vaelor analyzed. "That's twenty from level-ups plus two from life essence absorption. With Limit Break's tenfold multiplier, my effective stats exceed 50,000 each."
But the real prize awaited—his first amplification opportunity since reaching Tier 1.
"What should I amplify?" he wondered aloud, considering his options carefully.
He could amplify individual attributes, but with already monstrous stats, even a 100,000x multiplier on a single stat seemed wasteful. He could amplify one of his talents, but both EX-Rank concepts were already at the peak of their categories for now.
Then his gaze fell on the Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Scripture.
"My cultivation method is already EX-Grade—theoretically one of the highest possible tiers. But it's incomplete. The soul cultivation section is missing."
He remembered that Unlimited Amplification could evolve abilities to higher tiers.
What comes after EX-Grade? I've never heard of anything beyond it in all the historical records.
But what if I amplify the scripture itself? Would it complete the missing sections? Would it transcend EX-Grade entirely?
The possibilities were tantalizing enough to risk it.
Vaelor activated Unlimited Amplification, focusing his will on his cultivation scripture.
[Unlimited Amplification activated!]
[Target selected: Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Scripture (EX-Grade - Incomplete)]
[Amplification magnitude: 100,000x]
[Processing...]
Reality seemed to pause. Vaelor's consciousness expanded into an infinite void where concepts existed as tangible structures. He watched as his cultivation method—already impossibly sophisticated—began transforming.
The existing Body and Vitality cultivation sections didn't just improve—they transcended their previous forms, evolving into something that treated physical existence as merely one aspect of a greater whole.
The missing Soul cultivation section didn't manifest as something new being added. Instead, Vaelor realized with shock that it had always existed—he simply hadn't been able to perceive it until now. The amplification hadn't created the soul section; it had elevated his comprehension to a level where he could finally see the complete picture.
New chapters wrote themselves in his mind—techniques for cultivating consciousness itself, for refining spiritual essence, for transforming his soul into an eternal construct that could survive even total physical destruction.
The three sections—Body, Vitality, and Soul—weren't separate paths anymore. They had unified into a single integrated whole, each aspect reinforcing and elevating the others in an eternal cycle of mutual enhancement.
[Amplification complete!]
[Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Scripture (EX-Grade - Incomplete) → Eternal Cosmos Cultivation Scripture (DIVINE-GRADE) - COMPLETE]
[Eternal Cosmos Cultivation Scripture](DIVINE-GRADE)
A complete cultivation method that has transcended mortal limitations. The first known DIVINE-GRADE technique in recorded history. Simultaneously refines Body, Vitality, and Soul as a unified trinity. Treats the cultivator as a self-contained universe undergoing constant evolution toward cosmic perfection.
Core Effects:
Cultivation speed: 100x multiplier (stacks multiplicatively with other bonuses) All combat power increased by 1000% (stacks with existing multipliers) Automatic evolution: Body transforms toward Eternal Cosmos Physique Complete soul cultivation: Visualization methods unnecessary Comprehension of Intents/Laws accelerated by 10,000x Life level advancement barriers reduced by 90%
Special Abilities Granted:
Cosmic Reconstruction: Regenerate from a single cell, drop of blood, or fragment of soul Universal Resonance: Automatically absorb ambient energy from surroundings
Eternal Evolution: Continuously improve even without active cultivation
Dimensional Anchor: Soul cannot be destroyed by conventional means
Concept Integration: Can integrate comprehended Laws directly into body/soul
Cultivation Requirements:
Minimum: Divine-Tier comprehension (currently possessed via Absolute Insight) Recommended: Multiple peak-level Intent masteries (currently possessed) Warning: Practicing this scripture will fundamentally alter practitioner's existence
Vaelor stared at the description for a full minute, his enhanced mind racing to process the implications.
"DIVINE-GRADE," he whispered in awe. "I've created something that shouldn't exist. The historical records mention EX-GRADE as theoretical maximum. This is beyond that."
The scripture wasn't just powerful—it was revolutionary. If other warriors learned it existed, wars would be fought for possession. Nations would crumble. The power balance of the entire world would shift.
"And it's complete now. Body, Vitality, and Soul—all three unified perfectly."
He sat in stunned silence for several long minutes, simply trying to comprehend what he'd accomplished.
Finally, almost reverently, he began cultivating according to the new method.
The difference was immediate and overwhelming.
His Inner Chaos Flame transformed into something far greater—a miniature cosmos rotating within his core, containing countless swirling galaxies and nebulae. Each rotation refined his essence further, his body-vitality-soul trinity harmonizing in perfect resonance.
His physical body began transforming at the cellular level. Each cell became a micro-universe unto itself, containing infinite potential for growth and evolution. His bones became denser than any known material while remaining flexible. His blood transformed into liquid starlight, carrying concentrated life essence through optimized pathways.
His soul—previously limited by lack of proper cultivation—suddenly ignited. It expanded from a small spiritual space between his brows into a vast consciousness realm that could contain entire worlds. His awareness sharpened to the point where he could perceive individual atoms if he focused.
All three aspects fed into each other in an eternal cycle:
Body refinement strengthened his vitality capacity Vitality cultivation expanded his soul space Soul cultivation enhanced his body's potential
The trinity spiraled upward, each revolution elevating him further.
Vaelor lost himself in cultivation, time becoming meaningless as he explored the depths of his new scripture.
When he finally surfaced, he checked his internal clock with shock.
Three hours?! It felt like minutes!
He pulled up his status panel to assess the changes.
Status
[Character: Vaelor Draeth]
[Race: Human (Transcendent)]
[Age: 17]
[Level: LV2 (Tier 1 Warrior)]
[Profession: Martial Cultivation God (Mythical)]
[Talent:
Unlimited Amplification (Primordial Origin) Absolute Insight (Divine-Tier) Primordial Inferno Concept (EX-Rank) Infinite Momentum Concept (EX-Rank) Acceleration (A-Rank)]
[Physical Strength: 5,522]
[Strength: 5,522]
[Speed: 5,522]
[Spirit: 5,522]
[Luck: 5]
[Intents: Fire (Lvl 9), Emberwood (Lvl 9), Plasma (Lvl 9), Kinetic (Lvl 9), Impulse (Lvl 9), Motion Flow (Lvl 9), Spatial Displacement (Lvl 9), Thought Acceleration (Lvl 9), Temporal Flow (Lvl 6)]
[Laws: LOCKED - Insufficient Life Level]
[Passive Special Essence: Limit Break (10x normal / 30x near-death)]
[Active Skills: Phantom Step, Celestial Annihilation, Infinite Velocity, Cosmic Reconstruction]
[Practice Method: Vibrational Force Technique, Eternal Cosmos Cultivation Scripture (DIVINE-GRADE) - COMPLETE]
[Equipment: Crimson Vambraces (Rare)]
[Free Attribute Points: 20]
[Current Battle Power: ~607,000 (with Limit Break and cultivation bonuses)]
[Evaluation: An impossibility. Has transcended mortal limitations while remaining Tier 1. Possesses battle power exceeding most Tier 4 Warriors. Classification system cannot properly categorize this existence.]
"Five hundred points gained in each attribute from just three hours of cultivation," Vaelor breathed. "That's... absurd. Most warriors spend years gaining that much."
With his base stats now exceeding 5,500 each, and Limit Break multiplying that by ten, his effective attributes surpassed 55,000 in every category except Luck.
His battle power—after accounting for his cultivation scripture's 1000% bonus and his various Intents—now exceeded 600,000.
"I'm LV2. A Tier 1 Warrior. And I have battle power comparable to peak Tier 4 Warriors approaching Tier 5."
The gap between his appearance and reality had become impossibly vast.
Tomorrow, he'd need to attend academy classes and pretend to be a normal newly-awakened warrior struggling with basic cultivation exercises.
The thought was almost funny.
But as Vaelor lay down to sleep, genuine satisfaction filled him.
Let the Martial Aptitude Examination come. With this cultivation scripture, I'll be even stronger by then.
And maybe... just maybe... I should actually consider Divine Martial University. That Seris woman was clearly exceptional for her age. If the Supreme Combat Academies produce warriors like her...
It might be worth investigating.
He closed his eyes, letting sleep claim him—though even in rest, the Eternal Cosmos Cultivation Scripture continued its work, passively refining his existence with each breath.
Outside his window, Thornhaven City's night continued.
And in the shadows, more contaminated warriors stirred—residual corruption from the King-Tier entity spreading like a plague through those with weak wills.
But Vaelor Draeth was ready.
Let them come.