As he delved deep into his soul, he quickly visualized his current status panel.

  Glancing over it as it materialized, he couldn't help but be startled.

  Name: Noctis (16 years old)

  Title: The Escape from Chaos

  Aspect Abilities: [Demon Eye] [Knowledge] [Absorption] [Assimilation]

  Blessing Seed: Rank 9 – Vessel of Chaos

  Rank 9 Description:

  "You have been chosen by an entity lurking deep within the Chaos. A whisper, as gentle as the chaotic rain, opens the first door to the power of nightmares."

  Blessing Abilities: [Perception of Chaos] [Dream] [Living Nightmare]

  Relics: ???

  Essence: ???

  Blessing Fragment Balance: [-2000/1000]

  Curse: [Eye of Urging]

  The first thing that shocked him was the fact that his Blessing Seed had bloomed 14 years earlier than anyone else's. A significantly long time—he had never heard of anyone awakening this early.

  The second was the name of his Rank 9 Blessing, its powers, and most importantly, the curse—a phenomenon never recorded in any teachings or books about extraordinary beings. And then there was the fragment balance of his Blessing, a completely baffling anomaly.

  The nature of his abilities and his Blessing’s rank felt eerily similar to the descriptions of ruthless villains in movies. That realization left him somewhat frustrated with his own status.

  Unable to hold back any longer, he immediately began examining his newly acquired Blessing Abilities.

  [Perception of Chaos]

  Description:"Chaos is a mysterious and perilous place. Not even the gods can set foot within it. Only those born from Chaos possess such a right. And those beings… wield greater power than the gods of—"

  "Goddammit! Which deity or entity decided it was a good idea to cut off a story halfway?!"

  He cursed under his breath, growing increasingly annoyed by the cryptic nature of his status panel. Muttering complaints, he continued his examination.

  Abilities:[Soul Perception] – You can detect supernatural presences around you.

  [Corrupting Whispers] – Occasionally, whispers will surface in your mind. At times, they bring valuable information; other times, they are pure madness.

  'Hmm… not exactly useful. [Soul Perception] could help me sense soul-controlling beings, but in a place crowded with spirits, it's almost useless. As for [Corrupting Whispers]—if I'm lucky, it might provide insight. If not, it'll just destabilize my mind.'

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  He analyzed the pros and cons carefully.

  [Dream]

  Description:*"A few powerful entities within Chaos possess dominion over dreams. But the strongest of them is ******."

  Abilities:[Personal Dreamscape] – You possess a dream realm under your control, where you can create anything at the cost of reducing "Vitae." This space can connect with the dreams of others, allowing you to summon them there—at the discretion of "Fate."

  [Dream Traveler] – As a dream traveler, you can enter the dreams of others, influencing them freely, though limited by Vitae. You may glimpse fragments of their memories or create illusions within their minds.

  'This… this is powerful. A perfect ability for someone like me.'

  Indeed, in his previous life—when he was still Mo Yu—Noctis had always disliked violence. Yet, ironically, he was born into a family renowned for mastering and showcasing all forms of weaponry.

  From the moment he could walk, he had been forced to train with countless weapons—so many that he had even forgotten the names of some. And yet, when he wielded them, his body moved with flawless precision, as if muscle memory had taken over.

  This ability, however, was completely different. It suited him.

  Firstly, [Personal Dreamscape] could serve as a sanctuary—a place to gather allies or those chosen by "Fate."

  Secondly, [Dream Traveler] appeared to be a more targeted version of the first ability, allowing him to interact with specific individuals rather than acting randomly like [Personal Dreamscape].

  As for the mysterious Chaotic Entity referenced in the description… was it that shadowy figure from his ritual?

  A fleeting thought, but without concrete proof, he discarded the idea.

  Moving on to the third ability—[Living Nightmare]—Noctis felt another wave of shock.

  According to the book "The Chosen Ones," which chronicled the lives of extraordinary individuals, those with a Rank 9 Blessing usually only possessed two abilities.

  Throughout history, fewer than three people had been known to exceed that limit. And all of them—Mordet, Jewish, Molia—were now among the world's most powerful beings, standing at the threshold of godhood.

  "I… am lucky, huh?"

  Noctis couldn't help but mutter in disbelief.

  [Living Nightmare]

  Description:"The corrupted crow sought out the 'Offering of Chaos.' Through unknown means, it earned the favor of Chaos and was transformed into an Abyssal Servant. It lives."

  Abilities:[Shapeshifting] – The creature can transform into any form at the owner's will: weapons (swords, spears, bows, etc.), armor, mounts, or even a humanoid shape. The more intricate the transformation, the higher the Vitae consumption.

  [Assimilation into Darkness] – The Living Nightmare can envelop its master, concealing their presence within the shadows or allowing them to travel rapidly through dense darkness undetected. However, this consumes a significant amount of Vitae.

  "This… this might be the strongest one yet."

  He couldn't help but admire it.

  [Living Nightmare] was versatile in every aspect—offense, defense, escape—it covered all bases. Even though Noctis disliked combat, who wouldn't be tempted to use such an ability?

  Its flexibility and sheer power captivated him completely.

  The only downside was its heavy Vitae consumption.

  Vitae—the fundamental energy possessed by all extraordinary beings—was essential for using Blessing abilities. Even supernatural creatures relied on it.

  Realizing this, he couldn't help but acknowledge a simple truth:

  "The Supreme Deity really knows how to balance this world."

  Without such a restriction, the world might have already collapsed into chaos.

  Though he was eager to escape the Soul Sea and test out [Living Nightmare], he forced himself to remain patient. There was something even more important to address:

  The Curse.

  A phenomenon never recorded before—possibly something only he possessed… or something that had existed in history but remained unknown.

  Focusing intently, he examined the details.

  Curse: [Eye of Urging]

  Description:

  "A blessing, yet also a curse, from Chaos itself. It allows the recipient to awaken their Blessing 20 years earlier than normal—but at a cost.

  - Their Blessing Fragment accumulation rate is 2000 times slower than others.

  - More importantly, their 'humanity' will erode at twice the rate of an average extraordinary being with each ascension."