Hidden Powers

[The host is given 20 AP for being able to complete all previous missions]

Ryker's journey took him to new territories, each filled with its own dangers and challenges. He honed his skills, gathering experience and AP with every battle.

[Experience Gained: Greater Beast Defeated – 50 EXP, 25 AP]

[Experience Gained: Elite Beast Defeated – 150 EXP, 25 AP]

[Current Level: 5]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 560/800

[AP:] 70

As he travelled, he came across a small village under attack by a horde of demonic creatures. Ryker didn't hesitate, rushing in to defend the villagers. His new Rare-Grade Sword cut through the demons with ease, its enchanted blade glowing with each strike.

[Experience Gained: Lesser Demon Defeated – 10 EXP, 5 AP]

[Experience Gained: Common Demon Defeated – 20 EXP, 10 AP

[Experience Gained ]

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A flood of notifications bombarded Ryker as he swept through the enemies. The battle was done after few minutes, as Ryker's skills and the Ascendant Path System's enhancements gave him the upper hand. He fought with precision and determination, each strike making the demons tremble from its might.

After the battle, the village elder approached him, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Thank you, warrior. You saved us."

Ryker nodded, his mind already on his next objective. The villagers offered him food and shelter, but Ryker declined, opting to continue his journey. The gratitude of the villagers, however, did not go unnoticed by the Ascendant Path System

[Hidden Mission Complete: Defend the Village]

[Reward: 50 AP]

[Current Level: 5]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 570/800

[AP:] 210

Ryker felt a renewed sense of purpose as he left the village. He now had enough AP to start making purchases from the System Shop. He opened the shop interface and browsed through the items, making his selection.

[Purchase: Shadow Step]

[Price:] 210 AP

[Remaining AP:] 10

[Skill Acquired: Shadow Step]

[Description:] A skill that allows the user to teleport short distances maximum of 20 metres, using shadows as a medium.

The new skill would prove invaluable, especially against formidable opponents. Ryker practiced using Shadow Step as he travelled, learning to blend into the shadows and move with increased stealth and agility. Each use of the skill felt more natural, enhancing his combat abilities.

Ryker's next destination was the Ruins of Shadar, a place rumoured to hold ancient secrets and powerful artifacts. The journey was treacherous, filled with perilous cliffs and dangerous creatures he had to avoid. Ryker fought his way through, each victory bringing him closer to his goal.

[Experience Gained: Greater Beast Defeated – 50 EXP, 25 AP]

[Experience Gained: Elite Beast Defeated – 150 EXP, 25 AP]

[Current Level: 5]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 770/800

[AP:] 60

Upon reaching the Ruins of Shadar, Ryker felt an eerie presence. The ruins were vast and ancient, with crumbling stone structures and overgrown vegetation. As he explored, the Ascendant Path System activated, providing new notifications.

[New Mission: Explore the Ruins of Shadar]

[Reward: Legendary Weapon]

Ryker's heart raced with anticipation. A legendary weapon would significantly enhance his power. He delved deeper into the ruins, encountering various traps and puzzles. His journey was not without peril, as he faced off against powerful guardians protecting the secrets of Shadar.

In one of the deeper chambers, Ryker encountered a massive golem, its body made of stone and metal. The guardian was formidable, its attacks causing the ground to tremble. Ryker used Shadow Step to evade the golem's powerful strikes, searching for a weakness.

[Monster Grade: Elite]

The battle was intense, but Ryker's agility and newfound skills gave him the upper hand. He attacked the golem's joints, weakening its movements and eventually bringing it down with a series of precise strikes.

[Experience Gained: Elite Golem Defeated – 150 EXP, 50 AP]

[Current Level: 6]

[Grade:] Apprentice

[Experience:] 130/1000

[AP:] 90

Ryker felt a surge of power as he levelled up, his abilities enhancing further. The Ascendant Path System provided a new notification, indicating the discovery of a hidden chamber.

[Hidden Mission: Uncover the Secrets of Shadar]

[Reward: Ancient Tome]

After hours of looking for the Ancient Tome, Ryker grew impatient as it seemed almost impossible, "Sigh!" Ryker said, as he kept venturing around the place he saw a massive stone door. He touched the door looking for any hidden tiles, as he looked his hand sank in, as a tile was withdrawn and the door started opening. He discovered an ancient tome resting on a pedestal. The tome emanated a powerful aura, and as Ryker approached, the Ascendant Path System provided information.

[Ancient Tome]

[Grade:] Legendary

[Description:] Contains ancient knowledge of techniques that can significantly enhance the user's abilities.

[Effects:] Increases power of any skills under Master Grade by 50% and Master Grade skills by 10% by unlocking hidden potential.

With the ancient tome in hand, Ryker felt a surge of knowledge and power. The tome's contents flowed into his mind, providing him with knowledge of his advanced techniques and insights into the cultivation path. He left the ruins, feeling more powerful and determined than ever.