Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener

Deep within the Realm of the Undying, no... it was now more fittingly called the Death Sword Domain.

The previous clash with the dark hand had completely destroyed the Realm of the Undying. What was once the Realm of the Undying was now enveloped by countless sword qi, constantly stirring the surrounding space and eradicating any potential life force that might appear.

Sterl walked toward the deepest part of this sword domain.

The terrifying sword qi, capable of slaying gods, flowed around him, but in front of Sterl, it seemed unusually obedient, automatically veering away from him.

A master-tier swordsmanship was no mere display; after all, this Death Sword Domain had been created by his own hands.

Sterl didn't stay long in the royal city. After leaving an urgent communication symbol, he departed.

The invasion had left a significant shadow in his heart, and he was now more cautious than ever.

The mysterious force behind it had only revealed the tip of the iceberg, yet Sterl had used all his strength to counter it. One could imagine that the next invasion would be even more vicious!

Therefore, he needed to move quickly, increasing his strength to the greatest extent possible. Whether it was the development of ultimate passives or the acquisition of Dream Power, both had to be placed on his immediate agenda.

Especially the progress of Dream Power. His intuition told him that if he could master Dream Power, his strength would undergo a tremendous leap—possibly even reaching the level of Desolate from [Tanscendence]!

Previously, he had planned to wait until other ultimate passives were developed before focusing on countering the Dream Spirit Empire. But now, it was clear that he had to start immediately.

Of course, he could also choose to abandon the Alpha 8 World, abandon Earth, and flee on his own.

However, even though that might allow him to survive in hiding, looking around and seeing nothing but himself would strip him of the freedom and life he truly desired.

Moreover, as the Sovereign of the Alpha 8 World, the recognized master by the Sword of the World, if this world were to be consumed and devoured, he, as the world's lord, would undoubtedly face karmic retribution. He could very well be dragged into eternal silence alongside it.

At this point, there was no longer any path of retreat.

Or rather, from the very beginning, this had been the predetermined path: either accept death, or use every last bit of strength to suppress everything.

Soon, he stopped at the very bottom of the previous abyss.

Without hesitation, Sterl took out the Dream Orb and directly opened the Gateway of Passage, stepping into it.

The scene before him rapidly shifted, and in the next moment, he had left the [Tanscendence] world and returned to the Eternal Light Prison of Dreamland, standing at the very bottom of the Abyssal Prison.

No one would believe that this place, which was said to be forever inescapable, felt to Sterl like a backyard—he could come and go as he pleased.

"A full day has passed, and I can't wait any longer."

Back in the Abyssal Prison, Sterl murmured thoughtfully.

His instincts told him that if he delayed any longer, the situation would become increasingly difficult to control. From the Dream Spirit Empire's attitude toward War Demon, it was clear that they would never lower their guard or cease their pursuit until they had completely eradicated him and seen his body.

This meant that the Dream Spirit Empire might very well take action against the Land of Nightmares.

If the Land of Nightmares were destroyed and all Nightmare Beings were slaughtered, then no matter how powerful War Soul Resonance was, without the ability to establish a legion, it would lose its purpose and meaning.

"I can't wait any longer. First, I must lead the elite of the Nightmare beings out of here."

"But before that, I'll give one last attempt at my hypothesis concerning higher-level soul power. If I can truly absorb and use it, then perhaps…"

A glint of excitement flashed in Sterl's eyes as he moved his thoughts. He retrieved the Soul Devourer Sphere.

"This invasion, while sudden, has presented an opportunity to harvest soul power for me."

With a gleam of excitement, he checked the immense amount of soul power accumulated in the Soul Devourer Sphere.

[Ordinary Soul Power Reserve: 38,856,900]

[High-Level Soul Power Reserve: 1,516,800]

Looking at the lengthy numbers, Sterl's eyes sparkled, and a broad smile spread across his face.

The ordinary soul power alone had reached nearly 40 million!

Such a vast amount of soul power was far more than what he had previously accumulated!

And the reserve of high-level soul power had reached a number Sterl never even dared to imagine before!

A total of one and a half million high-level soul power—if refined from the souls of gods, it would require at least 150,000 gods!

Even the souls of upper divine authority gods would require about three hundred!

These soul powers, not only were they enough for a third extreme breakthrough, but possibly even a fourth. Of course, the prerequisite was that his body and soul could withstand such a massive amount of soul power.

Taking a deep breath, Sterl ignored the ordinary soul power.

Previously, when he was in Hell, he had already tested the refining effect of ten million soul power. However, compared to then, his physical body had been greatly enhanced by Perfect Regeneration, and his abilities had undergone various transformations, such as master-tier swordsmanship and Sublimation of Power. He was no longer the same as before.

So, while forty million soul power was substantial, it wouldn't necessarily bring him a significant improvement.

In contrast, Sterl's focus was primarily on the high-level soul power. If it were feasible, with the tier of high-level soul power, it could certainly have a powerful effect.

"I'll give it a try..."

The pain Sterl had previously endured when forcibly breaking through his limits using high-level soul power was still vivid in his memory. It was second only to the pain caused by the Sublimation of Power.

Now, with his body and soul absorbing and merging high-level soul power, he couldn't predict what would happen during the process.

Sterl adjusted his emotions. Under the influence of his immense mental strength, he quickly stabilized his aura and ability fluctuations, reaching a calm state.

After preparing himself, he took out numerous items that would replenish his vitality and soul power, placing them around him.

Then, he gripped the Soul Devourer Sphere, concentrated his mind, and slowly drew out one hundred units of high-level soul power.

One hundred units of high-level soul power was equivalent to the essence of ten divine souls. Logically, ten gods, in comparison to Sterl's current power, would be nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

"Let's begin."

A flash of determination appeared in his eyes as he controlled the soul power and slowly infused it into his body.

When the high-level soul power entered his body, there was no noticeable change, much like when he had previously cleared the strange gray mist.

Sterl gradually controlled his body and began to actively absorb the high-level soul power.

In an instant, his body felt like a dry riverbed, creating a massive attraction. The soul power, cooperating perfectly, flowed smoothly into his body without any fluctuations and was rapidly absorbed.

"It seems... there's no major issue?"

Sterl raised an eyebrow. Everything was going much more smoothly than he had expected. The high-level soul power didn't erupt into chaos, and his body wasn't harmed or on the verge of collapse. But strangely, he didn't feel any significant change in his physical form.

"Could it be that my hypothesis was wrong?"

Just as the thought crossed his mind, his body suddenly trembled.

"I'm in trouble..."

Sterl's expression changed slightly, but in the next moment, he lost control of his body. It was as though he had plunged into a deep state of anesthesia, yet his consciousness remained fully awake.

The high-level soul power he had absorbed quickly split and dispersed, turning into countless microscopic particles invisible to the naked eye. These particles spread throughout his body, filling every part of him, even every cell.

Then, a wave of intense pain surged through his limbs and bones.

Sterl's mind shook. He could feel his uncontrollable body slowly dissolving and collapsing. Yet, at the same time, a surge of power was repairing him during the breakdown.

His body's instincts told him that if the collapse outpaced the repairs, the result could be the destruction of his body and the extinction of his soul.

"This is bad..."

Sterl's heart sank. But right now, there was no turning back. The intense pain alone was consuming part of his sanity.

This pure, excruciating pain was no different from the sensation of breaking through his limits. Even though he had endured the torment of Sublimation of Power, he couldn't ignore or become immune to this pain.

Fortunately, his master-tier swordsmanship and the Unyielding Immortal Heart sustained his will. Without that, if his will had collapsed, his body would have perished alongside it.

However, the good news was that the speed at which his body dissolved and collapsed never exceeded the recovery speed. This refinement process was swift, both in its onset and in its conclusion.

In real time, less than a minute had passed before the torment, which felt like it lasted for ages, slowly came to an end.

"Whew..."

Sterl's body gave way, and he dropped to one knee.

A large amount of moisture transformed into dense white mist, floating off the surface of his body.

It took several minutes before Sterl could finally recover enough to stand.

"That was close... I almost didn't make it. High-level soul power... it's even more dangerous than I imagined. If my body hadn't undergone countless rounds of strengthening, refinement, and transformation, I would have been doomed."

Sterl spoke with lingering fear, but he did not regret his actions. This was the price of growth and strength.

Many powerful beings in this world had fallen because of their pursuit of strength. Yet, as long as there was even the slightest chance, no one would give up.

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