Chapter 22: Chapter Twenty-Two: Divine Assimilation

Chapter Twenty-Two: Divine Assimilation

Meanwhile, back in the Astral Realm, Twilight remained completely unaware of the high-level discussions unfolding among humanity's upper echelons.

As the last remnants of the Night Wing's attacks finally dissipated, he cautiously approached the fallen creature, wanting to take its beast crystal.

A beast crystal!

A monster's beast crystal was a fragment of its blood core — a resource he greatly desired.

Upon death, a creature's blood core partially disintegrated, leaving behind only a crystal.

This crystal had many uses, but its most coveted function was boosting cultivation, and Twilight wasn't about to let such an opportunity slip away.

However, there was something else that sometimes dropped upon a creature's death... something equally valuable.

As he reached the Night Wing's corpse, his gaze landed on a medium-sized glowing orb resting beside its still body.

The moment he saw it, his eyes shone with delight.

Bending over, he stretched out his hand to claim the loot.

But just as his fingers hovered mere inches from the orb—

It suddenly flared brighter and imploded!

Three white sparks shot outward in different directions.

The sparks hit the marble floor, instantly transforming into smaller orbs that projected varying images into the air.

'What a bountiful harvest!' Twilight's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Loot drops were rare.

He had often overheard players cursing the Astral Realm, calling it a "wicked and stingy existence" back in the city.

And honestly? They weren't wrong in the least.

Loot wasn't granted by the Sovereign System or any other racial system.

According to speculation, drops were given by the Astral Realm itself, and this applied to both players and natives alike.

Shaking off his thoughts, Twilight scanned his surroundings, his gaze locking onto the three shimmering orbs.

Even from a glance, he could sense their power and the spirit qi they radiated was nothing to scoff at.

"They're not ordinary." He muttered in surprise.

Without hesitation, he grabbed all three orbs and activated his only basic skill—

[Inspect].

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[Inspect]

[Technique detected!]

[Scanning...]

[NightWing Autocrat Ruling The Skies]

[Grade: Profound

[Status: Incomplete

[Mastery: Lv. 1

[Type: Movement / Dominion

[Technique Description: {A supreme movement technique created by the Tier 6 Divine Immortal, the Night-Wing Autocrat. It allows the user to dominate and command the skies as their domain upon full mastery. By harnessing wind and qi flow, the user gains unparalleled aerial mobility and oppressive control over airborne combat.}

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[Effect: {Grants temporary flight for 10 seconds and enhances Agility by 30% during activation.}

[Additional Effect (Locked): {Sovereign of the skies.}

[Unlocking requirements: {Refine the technique through 5,000 hours of aerial combat. (Current: 0 / 5,000).}]

[Would you like to store it in your special bag space?]

(Yes) / (No)

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Twilight's breath hitched. A profound-grade movement technique?!

But before he could process it, his Inspect skill triggered again.

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[Inspect]

[Item detected!]

[Scanning...]

[Night Spirit Robe]

[Grade: Profound

[Type: Armor (Light Robe)

[Durability: 900/900

[Item Description: {A robe woven from Moonlit Silk and imbued with the essence of the night. It offers exceptional speed enhancement and stealth capabilities, allowing the wearer to move like a shadow under the moonlight.}

[Effects:

{- +250 Defence (Absorbs moderate physical and qi-based attacks).

- +20 Agility (Enhances movement speed and reflexes).

- Shadow Veil: Automatically activates at night, reducing the wearer's presence and making them harder to detect.

- Soundless Steps: Footsteps become soundless, improving stealth-based movement.}

[Set Bonus (Night Spirit Set - 1/3 Equipped):

[Missing Pieces: Night Spirit Boots, Night Spirit Mask.

[Set Effects Unavailable Until More Pieces Are Equipped.

[Additional Notes:

- Loses effectiveness in direct sunlight unless infused with Lunar Qi.

- Crafted by the wandering artisan Silent Crescent, who vanished after creating this set.

[Would you like to equip this item and store it in your special bag space?]

(Yes) / (No)

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Twilight nearly choked.

A profound-grade armor piece?!

And not just any profound-grade armor — a set piece.

If he could find the remaining two items, the Night Spirit Set would be complete.

And If that happened... his combat prowess would skyrocket.

'I just need to hunt more Night Wings...' Twilight thought resolutely.

For this armour piece, he didn't mind hunting every night wing in existence.

But before he could dwell on it, the final item was scanned.

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[Inspect]

[Item detected!]

[Scanning...]

[Summon Array]

[Grade: Mortal

[Level: 8

[Tier: 0

[Type: Recreation Scroll

[Effects:

{- Capable of creating a replica of the creature on which it is used.

- The replica retains 100% of the original's stats but has no intelligence or cultivation growth.}

[Limitation: Can only be used on a creature as powerful as the Night-Wing, meaning a level 8 magical beast at the First Stage Magic Apostle Realm.]

[Durability: One-time use]

[Would you like to store this item in your special bag space?]

(Yes) / (No)

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Twilight's mind reeled from shock.

A summon array?!

With this, he could create a perfect replica of the Night Wing, and it would be completely loyal to him.

If he had this by his side, he would be unstoppable among cultivators in his current realm... maybe that was a bit exaggerated, but he knew that this could potentially boost his personal strength to the next level.

Without hesitation, he stored all three items into his Special Bag Space, afraid that they would vanish.

Letting out a relieved sigh, Twilight turned his attention to finding an exit.

His battle had left the hall in ruins and a quarter of the room had been decimated.

Broken planks.

Scattered books.

And yet...

The marble floor remained unscathed and the books weren't torn.

Twilight frowned upon this realisation.

'That's impossible.'

No matter how strong the materials were, how could they withstand the bombardment of poisonous slime balls without a single scratch?

And the books...? There not even a single page torn! All these oddities made him question just what kind of place this was.

Before he could react, the hall... shifted.

The broken shelves reassembled themselves, the shattered planks merged back together and the books floated into the air, rearranging themselves neatly on the shelves.

Within seconds, the hall had returned to its pristine state and only one thing remained unchanged: The Night Wing's corpse.

Its body was still lifeless, yet its blood had vanished from the floor.

Twilight's mind buzzed with extreme unease.

This wasn't a normal place and he couldn't help his curiosity.

If a place could restore itself like this, then surely there had to be a priceless treasure hidden here.

And perhaps the Evil God's Key was the answer.

Taking a deep breath, Twilight turned back to the Night Wing's corpse.

He bent down, driving his shortsword into its chest.

As the blade cut through, he saw the night wing's blood-red beast crystal buried deep within.

Just when he reached for it and his fingers inadvertently brushed against the creature's cold corpse, a system notification rang in his ears.

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[Divine Assimilation Physique Activated]

[Assimilating Night Wing's Remnant Energy...]

[You have received 900 Qi Experience.]

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Twilight froze, thunderstruck.

His Primordial-Grade Physique had automatically absorbed the Night Wing's lingering energy?

900 Qi experience?!

That was far more than what the Sovereign System had rewarded him.

His heart beat couldn't help but speed up.

'If I can assimilate all energy in the world... my cultivation speed will be insane!'

His gaze locked onto the blood-red beast crystal.

His eyes turned bloodshot.