Peak(chapter 75)

previously in chapter 74

It had been two weeks since the event with Mjolnir, and Oliver could be seen carefully removing a fire plant from one of his early planting plots. As he uprooted the plant, he couldn't help but think, "I really need a bigger plant bed." He then ground the plant into a paste before adding it to a cauldron boiling ice from the coldest place in the Savage Land. A small amount of powdered demon blood was added into the cauldron, which emitted a purple aura.

[ Name: Adamantium Cauldron ]

[ Grade: Purple ]

[ Description: Crafted with precision using ancient Dwarven smithing techniques, this adamantine cauldron is a masterpiece designed solely for the pursuit of alchemy. Its sturdy construction and magical properties make it the perfect vessel for brewing potent concoctions. ]

[ Option 1: Enhanced potion brewing (Rank: D) (Passive) - This option imbues the cauldron with magical properties that enhance the potency and efficacy of potions brewed within it. Whether it's increasing the duration of effects or maximizing the strength of potions, this cauldron ensures the alchemist's creations reach their full potential. ]

[ Option 2: Alchemical affinity (Rank: D) (Passive) - This option enhances the cauldron's connection to the magical energies of alchemy, allowing it to resonate harmoniously with the ingredients and processes involved in potion-making. As a result, the cauldron aids the alchemist in achieving greater precision and control over their brews, leading to consistently superior results. ]

[ Option 3: Alchemical stability (Rank: D) (Passive) - This option grants the cauldron the ability to maintain a stable environment for alchemical reactions, preventing unwanted fluctuations or disruptions that could potentially ruin experiments or mixtures. ]

[ Durability: 100% ]

Thanks to the option on the newly forged cauldron, Oliver was able to make a red potion that he actually granted option, which came out with the following options.

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Chapter 75

[ Name: Inferno Elixir ]

[ Grade: Purple ]

[ Description: Forged from the volatile essence of the Blazing Plains of Nidvallir, the infernal horn of a demon, and the icy waters of the Savage Land's frozen heart, this elixir epitomizes alchemical mastery. Dragonfire ignited its creation, while a specialized cauldron ensured unparalleled precision, stabilizing its composition flawlessly. ]

[ Option 1: Flame's Embrace (Rank: D) (Active) - Surrounds the user in protective flames, granting temporary invulnerability to fire-based attacks for 30 seconds. ]

[ Option 2: Abyssal Fortification (Rank: D) (Passive) - Bolsters the user's resistance against demonic incursions, reducing the effectiveness of demonic curses and possessions. ]

[ Option 3: Frostbound Shield (Rank: D) (Passive) - Creates an aura of frost around the user, reducing damage from extreme temperatures and providing a temporary buffer against heat or cold-based attacks. ]

[ Durability: 100% ]

"Although it's a one-time-use item, I can mass produce it," he smiled as he placed the potion down. "With this, my journey as a potioneer has already begun. I just need to create a potion that can have a permanent effect," he mused as he picked up his sketchbook. The first thing he noticed was the perfect armor plan he had made. "Right, an armor so perfect that all attacks are rendered ineffective. It would have been nice a couple of days ago," he scoffed as he looked at the reason why the armor was put on hold. "Right, no great material," he sighed as he got up, his eyes laying on the crucible, which still held his prototype alloy, except for the black chunks of metal beneath it—the failed product of the metals' fusion due to his rushed process.

"I wonder if the failed chunks of the ultimate alloy can be used," he asked himself as he picked up the failed product, sighing. "I would likely need a main material for the armor, something big, ancient, and special," he muttered before picking up a black sword he had just forged. It was a practice sword, created by fusing two of the metals into the ultimate alloy, which he succeeded in making a new sword. After sharpening it, he exited his shell home, arriving at a familiar desolate dark dimension—Amenth. "I still need more eldritch creature blood," he thought to himself. Although he had crossed Amenth off his dimension-to-go list, it still had materials he needed. "And also daemon blood as well," he sighed as he felt the coarse gravel beneath him.

However, something caught his eye. "Huh, this wasn't here the last time I was here." In front of him were large mounds with large red spikes skewing out of them, which intrigued him as he sensed magic in them, thanks to his bloodline progression reaching 50%. "Magic is always quite fascinating, ignoring its cost," he mused as he also thought of his one and only spell, which was more of an innate ability rather than a magical spell. As he got close to the mound, a large green bolt of energy was thrown his way, crackling in the air like lightning. However, Oliver could tell it was more of a magical blast than lightning, just as it was about to come in contact with him.

The eldritch alloy in his hand was able to deflect the attack, its surface shimmering with an eerie glow. With his mind overworking thanks to the options provided by the eldritch alloy, he didn't even need to move. "So it's a sort of tower," he mused as suddenly, he could hear the distant roars of creatures, their ominous sounds growing closer by the minute. "Hmmm," he mused as he quickly retrieved his Marrow Devourer, though seeing the durability of the item, he sighed. "I need something that can fix the durability of my items," he muttered as he glanced at his newly sharpened sword. 

Entering his shell quickly to give it an option, Oliver was left stunned. The sword emerged with a high-intensity purple aura, signifying its peak purple status. But what truly left Oliver stunned was the option of the item, which had him smiling as he exited his shell home, just to arrive in the middle of a horde - the same army he had seen led by Pestilence and the other four horsemen. The moment they spotted him, they wasted no time, swarming him by the thousands. That's when the purple blade he was holding quickly glowed with golden light, holy energy enveloping the sword. Oliver thought, "Huh, so holy items are their weakness, huh? Makes sense since they are demons," as he inspected the options of the item he was holding.

[ Name: Peak ]

[ Grade: Purple (PEAK) ]

[ Description: Crafted from the rarest of materials - adamantium and mysterium - this black sword is the epitome of perfection. Its blade is flawlessly forged and honed to a razor edge, capable of cutting through anything with ease. ]

[ Option 1: Cut - Allows the user to cut through any material effortlessly, regardless of its hardness or density. In a devastating blow. (Rank: D) (Active) ]

[ Option 2: Swiftstride - Grants the user unparalleled speed and heightened senses, enhancing their agility and reflexes in combat. (Rank: D) (Passive) ]

[ Option 3: Antithesis - Temporarily imbues the sword with the anti-properties of the opponent, rendering it their weakness or nullifying their advantages during combat. (Rank: D) (Passive) ]

[ Durability: 100% ]

The new sword's option, Peak, greatly intrigued Oliver, especially the first option, as it allowed him to cut through anything in a devastating blow. Though it was only ranked D, he knew there were likely things it couldn't cut through. But the last option made him ecstatic, as the sword emitted a holy aura - the weakness of the demons that were about to swarm him. 

Just as the demons were about to engulf him, Oliver's hand moved, blindingly fast. So fast that the demons didn't even sense anything until their heads started to fly and they began to burn. He swung his sword in a perfect 360-degree circle around him, effortlessly cutting through the demons while remaining unharmed. 

This was while he wasn't moving a muscle. The moment he moved, with all the speed the second option of the sword offered, he became a blur. The demons couldn't react in time, their limbs and heads flying everywhere. It was a massacre, a ballet of death, and Oliver was the maestro. After the seemingly endless horde of demons ceased, he stopped as well, standing atop mountains of demons, wearing the eldritch alloy as armor to shield himself from the blood that threatened to stain him.

With a sigh, his short red hair unaffected by the wind, he surveyed the scene, his eyes displaying no emotion. "Looks like I won't be short of daemon blood for a long time," he remarked before retrieving his old trusty collector - the crystal bloodflask that absorbed all blood within 20 meters. And it wasn't just one flask, but five. After collecting the blood and the horns, he left the area, guided by his compass.

–scene change-

Back on Earth, it was the dead of night, with thick clouds gathering overhead, obscuring most of the moonlight from reaching the ground below. Beneath a bridge, a massive lizard, almost resembling a dragon, roared at Oliver, who stood his ground, wielding Peak. Unfazed by the creature, Oliver faced it head-on. As the draconic lizard lunged towards him, jaws gaping wide, Oliver simply drew his sword. Though his movement seemed casual, it was anything but. In a flash, he made a diagonal sword cut, and at that precise moment, the clouds in the sky parted.

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A/N if i am going to describe this chapter it would be calm before the storm, literally, so brace for impact, but in the mean time, he got pole.

A:

[ Name: Failure ]

[ Grade: Indigo ]

[ Description: This legendary armor, crafted from the bones and scales of an ancient light dragon, is a masterpiece of dwarven craftsmanship. Forged in a perfect crucible with the perfect forging technique, it incorporates a failed prototype alloy comprising vibranium, anti-metal, mysterious, uru, and adamantium. Despite its formidable construction, thanks to the failed alloy, the armor is rendered nearly invulnerable, with no discernible weaknesses or imperfections. ]

[ Option 1: Regeneration Aura - The armor possesses a passive ability to regenerate itself after sustaining damage, as long as it's not destroyed in one hit. This option now enhances the regeneration process, allowing for faster recovery. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 2: Superhuman Physiology - While wearing this armor, the user is granted extreme superhuman physiology, enhancing their strength, speed, durability, and other physical attributes to extraordinary levels. This option now further amplifies the user's physical capabilities. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 3: Dormant Form - The armor has a dormant form represented by a golden eye tattoo on the wearer's body. In this state, it remains inactive, awaiting the user's command to unleash its full potential. This option now grants additional abilities when activated. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 4: Light Constructs - The wearer gains the ability to create light-based constructs, harnessing the power of illumination to form solid structures for offense or defense. This option is further enhanced to create more intricate and powerful light constructs. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 5: Radiant Surge - Unleashes a burst of radiant energy, blinding and disorienting enemies in the vicinity while bolstering the wearer's own strength and speed temporarily. This option harnesses the pure essence of light to empower the wearer and incapacitate foes. (Rank: B) (Active) ]

[ Durability: 100% ]

B:

[ Name: Abyssal Shadowplate Armor ]

[ Grade: Indigo ]

[ Description: Crafted from the essence of an abyssal creature that traverses the abyss unseen, this dark purple armor embodies unmatched swiftness and stealth. ]

[ Option 1: Shadowstep - Grants the wearer the ability to move swiftly and effortlessly between shadows, allowing for unparalleled speed and stealth. This option enhances the wearer's speed and agility by 250%. (Rank: B) (Active) ]

[ Option 2: Abyssal Cloak - Shrouds the wearer in a cloak of darkness, rendering them virtually invisible to both magical and mundane detection methods. This option provides the wearer with enhanced invisibility and camouflage, making them extremely difficult to detect. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 3: Void Veil - Surrounds the wearer with a protective barrier of darkness, shielding them from both physical and magical attacks. This option increases the wearer's defensive capabilities by 250%, providing them with enhanced durability and resilience. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Option 4: Shadowmeld - Allows the wearer to merge with shadows, becoming one with the darkness and effectively disappearing from sight. This option grants the wearer the ability to hide within shadows, making them nearly impossible to detect. (Rank: B) (Active) ]

[ Option 5: Abyssal Swiftness - Enhances the wearer's natural speed and reflexes to supernatural levels, allowing for lightning-fast movements and reactions. This option increases the wearer's speed and agility by 250%, enabling them to outmaneuver even the fastest opponents. (Rank: B) (Passive) ]

[ Durability: 82% ]