Achievement Point Store (Part-2)

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﴾║Mask of Nihility║⧼Legend⧽ has been upgraded to║Cloak of Nihility║⧼Myth⧽ ﴿

Cloak of Nihility ⧼Passive⧽

No Life Form of Tier-6 and below could remember any details of the User's existence without the Skill user's permission. Can disguise as any lifeform within size proportions.

﴾║Size Alteration║⧼Uncommon⧽ has been upgraded to║Scale Flux║⧼Myth⧽ ﴿

Scale Flux ⧼Active⧽

User's body scales up or down at a factor of 600. The User can scale down one's own body ranging anywhere between 0.3 cm to 1097 meters. Body mass remains the same regardless.

﴾║Frenzy║⧼Uncommon⧽ has been upgraded to║Berserk║⧼Myth⧽ ﴿

Berserk ⧼Active⧽

To activate this skill, the user had to target a single or multiple lifeforms to go berserk, where the User's five main attributes receive a 60% increment in stats.

Cost: 6% stamina per Minute 

﴾║Harmony║⧼Rare⧽ has been upgraded to║Synchrony║⧼Myth⧽ ﴿

Synchrony ⧼Passive⧽

the user can instantly adapt to any sudden increase in Stats at the cost of suppressing all emotions upon toggling the skill active. The longer the user remains in the state of synchrony, the easier it would be to adapt to the changed stats when the skill is toggled off. The skill becomes less effective when the target's overall stat count surpasses 20000.

﴾║Isolated Suction║⧼Uncommon⧽ has been upgraded to║Tidal Draw║⧼Myth⧽ ﴿

Tidal Draw ⧼Active⧽

Harness the planet's gravity to manipulate targets. The user can either pull Opponents toward themselves, destabilising them, or push them away, hurling them back at breakneck speeds.

Range: 6 kms (3.7 miles)

Cost: Based on the mass of the target(s)

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Upon upgrading his skills, Jay observed their transformations with keen interest. The first to evolve was║Mask of Nihility║, which changed into║Cloak of Nihility║. A translucent, shimmering cloak briefly appeared around him before vanishing entirely, leaving Jay unable to feel any immediate changes. 

However, the surge of knowledge accompanying the skill's upgrade clarified its new capabilities. The enhanced version now allowed Jay to manipulate how others perceived him, letting him appear as any lifeform within the constraints of his body proportions. 

While the feature didn't seem particularly useful at the moment, Jay recognized its potential for future situations where deception or strategic misdirection might be advantageous.

Next,║Size Alteration║underwent an upgrade, becoming║Scale Flux║. This improved skill enabled Jay to modify his body's scale by up to 600 times, either shrinking or enlarging himself. 

Theoretically, this meant he could grow to an astonishing size exceeding a kilometer in height. However, the skill preserved his original body mass regardless of his scale, which posed a significant limitation. 

Expanding to such massive proportions would drastically weaken his structural integrity, leaving him with subpar defenses—an unacceptable trade-off. Instead, Jay found the skill's most practical application was to reduce his size to normal during INVERSE mode, eliminating the unwieldy disadvantages of being excessively large. 

Testing it briefly, he found the transition smooth and effortless. Due to the limited space in his residence, he refrained from pushing the skill to its extremes.

The third skill to be upgraded was║Berserk║, which itself had evolved from║Frenzy║. The latest enhancement introduced new features. Jay could now target multiple enemies simultaneously while entering the Berserk state, amplifying his utility in group combat. 

The stat increment was also significantly higher, granting a 60% boost at the cost of only 6% stamina per minute, a notable reduction in stamina consumption compared to earlier versions. This made the skill far more sustainable during prolonged battles.

What truly ensured the safety of using║Berserk║was the upgrade to║Harmony║, which had now evolved into║Synchrony║. Unlike its predecessor, Synchrony no longer required Jay's five main attributes to remain in perfect balance for activation. 

Instead, he could toggle the passive skill at will, giving him greater flexibility. The cost of activating it—losing all emotions—remained unchanged.

The final skill Jay upgraded was║Isolated Suction║, which evolved into║Tidal Draw║. The new version significantly enhanced its utility, allowing him to not only pull but also push multiple targets simultaneously. Its effective range expanded dramatically to an impressive 6000 meters, giving Jay unparalleled control over the battlefield. 

With║Tidal Draw║, he could effortlessly drag opponents into his 100-meter range and let his Origin Glaive take care of them. Satisfied with the outcome, Jay found the skill upgrades well worth the investment, especially given their newfound power and versatility.

Despite the significant upgrades and the purchase of the VIRTUAL SANCTUARY, Jay had spent less than 200 Universe Points. Feeling confident, he continued upgrading, focusing on skills related to regeneration and boosting his Health, Stamina, and Spirit Energy capacities. These upgrades were critical for prolonged engagements, ensuring he could outlast opponents in drawn-out battles.

One limitation, however, left Jay mildly disappointed. The Innate Exclusive Skills of his ORIGIN SIGIL Holders couldn't be upgraded directly through the Achievement Point Store. Their progression was tied to increasing the Mastery levels of their respective talents, something Jay couldn't directly influence through Universe Points. 

As such, he focused solely on upgrading the vast array of skills he had looted or earned as rewards. These were numerous, and he prioritized those that offered the most immediate benefit, especially passive skills that bolstered his defense and survivability. Jay understood the unpredictable nature of danger, knowing well that defensive layers were invaluable when facing sudden threats.

Satisfied with his upgraded arsenal, Jay turned his attention to purchasing the specific skills required for synthesizing the ABYSS FRAME.

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Phantom Corrosion ⧼Myth⧽ ⧼Passive⧽

Each attack injects Spirit Energy into a target, initiating a slow, destructive process. The injected energy corrodes the body from within, causing intense pain, cellular breakdown, and organ failure. Simultaneously, it attacks the mind, leading to disorientation, hallucinations, and mental collapse. If left unresolved, it results in death through both physical and mental disintegration.

Temporal Stasis ⧼Myth⧽ ⧼Passive⧽

This ability permeates the user's mind and soul to enter a state of stasis, halting all processes to facilitate recovery. It provides a period of suspended animation, allowing the user to heal from mental and soul damage without the passage of time affecting their condition.

Delusion Vortex ⧼Myth⧽ ⧼Passive⧽

This ability passively inflicts traumatic delusions on those nearby, gradually eroding their mental stability. The victims experience intense, disturbing hallucinations that lead them to act irrationally. If not resolved, the delusions will drive them to harm themselves, ultimately resulting in their death.

Terror Apparition ⧼Myth⧽ ⧼Passive⧽

This ability makes the user appear as the most terrifying entity anyone around them had ever encountered. It distorts perceptions, amplifying fear and dread to an extreme level, overwhelming those in proximity with intense horror.

Hell Chamber ⧼Myth⧽ ⧼Passive⧽

This ability grants access to a small, fiery pocket dimension. The area was a desolate, infernal space marked by intense heat and flames, offering a confined, harsh environment.

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All five of the passive skills Jay had just acquired and upgraded came with substantial power but also a notable drawback: nearly all of them lacked the ability to distinguish between friend and foe. This meant Jay had to toggle them off when in the presence of allies to prevent inadvertently harming those around him. 

The only exception was║Hell Chamber║, which allowed him access to a pocket dimension solely his own. However, Jay's initial excitement over the skill waned upon discovering the harsh conditions inside. The heat within the dimension reached a scorching 1000 degrees Celsius, a temperature so extreme that even Jay couldn't survive there for more than a few seconds.

Despite his disappointment, Jay recognized the potential of║Hell Chamber║for future use. If he could raise his stats further and achieve higher mastery over fire-elemental abilities, surviving in the fiery pocket dimension would eventually become possible. 

For now, though, it remained a distant goal. He couldn't help but wish for a safe personal space to retreat to when confronted with unforeseen dangers, but such luxuries were beyond his immediate grasp.

Having obtained all ten passive and resistance-type skills required for synthesizing the ABYSS FRAME, Jay took a moment to assess the situation. The synthesis required him to reach Lv.100 in each of the ten skills, a daunting task that would take considerable time and effort. Realizing that this objective would need to wait, Jay redirected his attention to more immediate priorities.

Turning his attention to the Spirit Equipment section, Jay's anticipation grew. He was particularly eager to upgrade his Growth-type Armour,║Centauri Kavach║, knowing that its potential enhancements would provide significant improvements to his defense and overall combat effectiveness.

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Author Note: 

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I'm thrilled to share that I'm taking a big leap forward! Alongside Earth's Alpha Prime, I've launched the first sub-book for EAP.

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In the discord server, I opened a private channel for those Top 10 candidates, where I posted the respective Advanced Chapter.

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