The Grandmaster stage, System Rewards, Choices (2)

<Ding! Congratulations! You have been awarded by the system for completing Breakthrough quest.< p>

[Note: System rewards are not based on the host class.]

System Rewards:

[Synthesis]

- Combine multiple items (skill books, weapons, artifacts, scrolls, etc.) to create a new and improved version.

[Note: You can synthesize up to Tier 4 (Legendary Grade) for now. Higher Tiers will be unlocked as the Host grows stronger.

- Synthesize: Combine multiple low-tier items or skills to create a high-tier equivalent.

- Upgrade: Upgrade existing equipment or skills to a higher tier, rather than just combining low-tier ones.

- Material Conversion: Convert materials from one type to another, allowing for more flexibility in crafting and equipment creation.

- Skill Fusion: Combine multiple skills to create a new, powerful skill that leverages the strengths of each skill combined.

- Equipment Enhancement: Add additional effects or enhancements to equipment, such as increased damage, defense, and many more.

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"Let me give it a shot and see if I can upgrade my pills," Karsha said without hesitation, eager to test the new synthesis feature. The ability to combine low-tier skills into powerful ones was too enticing to resist.

Karsha quickly activated the synthesis ability, which was as simple as thinking about it. A formation-type diagram appeared in front of him. Although it looked simple at first glance, a Formation Master or Rune Master would find it incredibly complex upon closer inspection.

"Let's start with just three," Karsha muttered to himself as he retrieved three 100% pure Tier 1 Earth-grade pills. He had already concocted around a dozen and had given four to Lady Illo, leaving him with plenty for experimental purposes.

< Grey Scale Cobra Antidote >

Type: Pill

Grade: Tier 1 Earth Grade

Purity: 100%

< Effects >

-- Consume by, and for the next 72 hours, you will be immune to the Grey Scale Venom from Tier 6 and below.

-- It also grants the consumer +200 HP for the next 72 hours

< Place the items to be synthesis into the formation >

Karsha casually tossed the three pills into the formation. With more than one of these pills in his possession, Karsha didn't hesitate and just toss the pills into the formation. 

< Synthesising. >

< Synthesis completed >

<Ding! 2 You have synthesized a Tier Earth Grade Grey Scale Cobra Antidote: 100% Purity>

< Grey Scale Cobra Antidote >

Type: Pill

Grade: Tier 2Earth

Purity: 100%

< Effects >

-- Consume and for the next 168 hours, you will be immune to the Grey Scale Venom from Tier 6 and below.

-- It also grants the consumer +1000 HP for the next 168 hours.

"Damn, this thing is awesome," Karsha exclaimed, a wide grin spreading across his face as he beheld the final product. Though the pill hadn't ascended to the next grade, its newfound effects were magnificent.

The initial 72-hour limit had been extended to an impressive 168 hours. But that wasn't even the most remarkable aspect. He'd also gain an additional 1000 HP for a full week. Even if he didn't need the antidote, the allure of an extra 1000 HP compelled him to ingest one every seven days, ensuring his HP pool overflowed.

"This is incredible. I need to gather more ingredients, concoct more pills, and explore this synthesis even further," Karsha mused aloud, popping the pill into his mouth and relishing the sensation, feeling rejuvenated, like a newborn.

"Hmm, combining different poisons will be fun to watch," Karsha said with an evil smile. "Oh Varon Great Family, how I pity you." He laughed like a maniac before shifting his focus to the next reward.

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[ Persona ]

-- Create and assume the persona that used to belong to people. This persona will be different from your original self and you can only use the talents and abilities of these personas. For example, if the person assumed is an assassin, you will have the skills and experience of the Assassin without having to train for years to master them,

-- The host can create up to seven Personas. Creating a persona will require a significant amount of resources, tasks, and actions that will be listed when the host obtains a persona.

-- In your Persona form, your other identities will be concealed from everyone, even Gods.

< Available Persona >

[ The Annihilator ] (Locked)

[ Empty ]

[ Empty ]

[ Empty ]

[ Empty ]

[ Empty ]

[ Empty ]

"Hahahahahaha!" Karsha burst into a fit of laughter. "Are you for real, system? This is the best gift yet. I can now kill people using different personas." Another resounding laugh followed. "No evidence, no crime!"

"I can get away with anything I do," he muttered. "System, what are the requirements to unlock the Annihilator Persona?"

< The host is required to complete the following before they can gain full access to the Persona. >

< Note: The Persona will be partially unlocked with limited functionalities after completing the third task. Completing more tasks will unlock additional functions. >

[The Nine Deadly Trials]

- First Trial: Kill the Ten Overlords. Absorb their venom, absorb their bloodline, temper your body with their blood, and absorb their core.

- Note: This action must be performed while in the Grandmaster stage.

- [Status: Null]

- Second Trial: Kill the gate guardian guarding the gateway to the inner section of Snake Island. Absorb its core, venom, and bloodline, and temper your body with its blood.

- Note: This action must be performed while in the Grandmaster stage.

- [Status: Null]

- Third Trial: Kill the guardian of the gateway leading to the domain of the Fallen Leviathans. Absorb its core, venom, and bloodline, and temper your body with its blood.

- Note: This action must be performed while in the Grandmaster stage.

- [Status: Null]

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"What the fuck, all of this for just one persona? This is a certain death! I don't even know how strong the Overlords are. How am I going to fare against a Tier 8 Dark Mutant?" Karsha screamed at the top of his voice, overwhelmed by the dangerous tasks ahead just for a single persona.

The Nine Deadly Trials seemed insurmountable, even for someone like him. According to Lady Illo, he'd be facing Tier 8 Dark Mutants. If he was already struggling against Tier 7 Terror Mutants, how could he possibly stand against these abominations?

"I have a long way to go," he admitted. Completing the first trial was something he intended to do soon, but the second and third trials were not on his immediate agenda. He had no plans to return to the island anytime soon.

Though he aspired to explore both the inner sanctum of Snake Island and the domain of the Fallen Leviathans, his priority was reaching the Saint Stage first. His current cultivation stage was simply too low.

Battling a gate guardian with his current strength is just suicide. Although he intended to find ways to raise his cultivation faster and return to the island, he now realized he needed to focus on becoming the strongest Grandmaster stage cultivator first. He had to complete the three trials while still a Grandmaster. Instead of breaking through to become a Semi-Saint and then a Saint, he needed to become an exceptionally powerful Grandmaster. It was a daunting task, even for him.

Becoming the Annihilator was proving to be incredibly difficult, and Karsha had yet to fully grasp the true nature of the dangers he must face. The three trials ahead seemed insurmountable, and he felt lost contemplating what must be done. However, while Karsha was wallowing in his thoughts, the system seemed to have other plans.

< Ding! Congratulations, you have awakened two new attributes >

[ Charm ]

-- The more handsome you have, the more charming you will become. Also the more attractive you get, the more dangerous you become to your enemies.

Current Charm Points: 100

[ Fame ]

-- Complete the Quest and earn fame points. The higher your fame points, the more likely people will like you.

"Wierd but it Looks like Big Daddy's in for quite the adventure," Karsha murmured under his breath as he read the descriptions of charm and fame attributes. With increased fame came a flood of admirers, and being a charmer himself, he knew he'd hit the jackpot.

His breakthrough had brought him substantial gains. With new features promising even greater power, along with a plethora of formidable skills, he felt unstoppable. Then there was the synthesis system, offering the potential to bolster his equipment even further.

But while all this seems like a good thing, the catch Karsha always knew would come along with his gains immediately appeared in the form of the system restricting him.

< The host cannot absorb Monster Cores Below the Tier 6 stage >

"Nothing comes free I guess. With this, I will have to become rich as fast as possible if I want to advance quickly." After reading through other messages he opened his system screen.

< Name: Karsha Damon >

< Age: 19 >

< Sex: Male >

< Race: Human >

< Class: Berserker Swordsman >

< Title: None >

< Bloodline: Berserker Mutant Tiger >

< Realm: Grandmaster-Lvl 1 >

< STR: 1,160 / DEF: 1,310 / AGL: 1,130 / HEA: 1,160 / STA: 1,160 >

< Attack Power: 1600 ~ 1980 >

< Mana: 800,000 >

< Charm: 100 >

< Fame: 0 >

< Exp: 1000/1,000,000 >

SP: 1,000

KP: 101,000

ST: 19,000

Exp: 700,000

< Technique >

[ Tiger strike ]

< Skills >

< Passive >

[Imitate]/ [Thrust]/ [Berserker Fury]/ [ Sword intent]/ [ Rapid Regenerate ]

< Active >

[Red Eye Tiger: SSE] (Tier 11) / [ Berserker Fury: A ] (Tier 5) / [ Rage Swordsman: A ] (Tier 5) / [ Death Move: S ] (Tier 5) /

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< Red Eye Tiger (Tier 10): SSS >

-- [Lightning Strike (Tier 7): D] / [Darkness Aura (Tier 3): D] / [Fire beam (Tier 4): D] / [Illuminate (Tier 3): D] / [Earth Spike (Tier 4): D] / [Wind blade (Tier 4): D] / [Water Domain (Tier 7): C] / [Ever Freezing Ice Domain (Tier 7): C] / [Cobra Strike (Tier 4): C]

"Enough of this. I'll test my limits before the 13 days are up," he decided as he deactivated the domain. After scouring the area without finding anything of value, he vanished into the shadows and made his way back to the waterfall.

"You're back so soon," Dhaka stated as Karsha reappeared at the waterfall. "Yes, it went quicker than I anticipated," Karsha replied before leaping into the flying boat.

"Let's start the hunt at Thunder Peak, home to the ThunderCoil Lightning Snake." Without delay, Karsha tapped into his Mana, and in an instant, they traveled several kilometers toward the next domain, where the true massacre would begin.