Venix’s movements abruptly halted as that voice echoed in his heart. His attack froze mid-air, his body stiffening for a moment.
Quickly, Venix clenched his teeth, as though trying to suppress the creeping anxiety, and launched another strike at the Seed of Chaos.
Boom!
Another attack struck the Seed of Chaos, but Venix was growing increasingly uneasy.
From the very beginning, he had been suspicious. Orion had also supported his theory—that the Seed of Chaos wasn’t like the Seed Origin and most certainly had a consciousness of its own.
For that reason, Venix had tried to speak to the Seed of Chaos to confirm if it truly possessed self-awareness.
No matter what Venix did, the Seed of Chaos remained silent. Its gaze was vacant, as if it felt nothing, cloaked only in an unyielding silence.
“A good fight, and you’ve even taken the risk of accelerating the process, going against your original plan.”
The voice of a man resonated again in Venix’s mind, followed by a surge of consciousness so powerful it seeped from the Seed of Vulture’s body, pressing down on his mental bubble with unexpected strength.
“So, you finally show yourself,” Venix said bitterly.
Even though he had prepared himself for the worst, Venix hadn’t expected things to unfold like this!
“I had intended to deal with you gently, but unfortunately, you rejected that option.” The voice of the Seed of Chaos sounded in Venix’s mind, accompanied by a heavy sigh.
In the next instant, Venix’s consciousness was crushed, and the Seed of Vulture’s body was partially taken over by the Seed of Chaos.
“Goodbye,” the Seed of Chaos said flatly, as if it were a trivial matter to him.
Venix gave a bitter smile, his lips curling into a grim expression as he felt the bubble of his consciousness being compressed, a heavy weight bearing down on his soul.
The Seed of Chaos pressed down on his awareness swiftly and powerfully, and Venix, lacking experience in battles of possession and mental warfare, was at a significant disadvantage.
“Exit the Virtual World!” Venix gritted his teeth, feeling a surge of determination building within him. The final trump card in his mind was now his only choice: Origin Blessing.
\[Anomaly detected. Host consciousness cannot fully return to the real world.]
The system interface appeared, warning Venix.
Venix didn’t have the luxury to care and forcibly split his consciousness into two!
For the first time, Venix’s awareness existed in two realms simultaneously: the real world and the Virtual World!
He focused his consciousness on the real world, abandoning the fragment of himself still present in the Virtual World.
Within his soul, the Seed of Vulture, which had remained dormant on its throne, suddenly opened its eyes.
There was no need for his consciousness to fully inhabit the Seed of Vulture now; Venix could control it remotely.
“Accept the Origin Blessing!” Venix immediately commanded the Seed of Vulture to open itself and receive the Origin Blessing.
The Seed of Vulture’s body suddenly split apart, revealing a cluster of black mist within.
In the next moment, Venix sensed an immense pressure building in the sky. Looking up, he saw a massive tornado of Origin energy forming above him!
Rumble \~ Rumble \~
Lightning crackled across the darkened sky as the clouds thickened ominously.
Whoosshhh
All the Origin energy swiftly gathered at a single point, forming an even larger tornado!
Elsewhere, the residents of Sundance City noticed the anomaly in the distant sky.
Jasper, a former captain of the Police Department, looked up, his gaze piercing the heavens to see the colossal tornado forming above.
“Is a new Awaken being born?” Jasper muttered, standing upright. “No, this seems more like the birth of a treasure! This sight is exactly as Lord Asori described!”
Excitement surged through Jasper as he quickly summoned all the Seedbound under his command and called Lucy to move toward the tornado's location.
Without hesitation, Jasper leaped into the air, flying toward Venix’s position at tremendous speed.
Midway to his destination, Jasper collided with a shadow moving at incredible speed.
Bang!
Jasper was forced back slightly, steadying himself in the sky.
In front of him stood a strikingly beautiful woman with black hair, dressed in purple.
“So, you’ve finally appeared after hiding for so long,” Jasper said calmly, unsurprised by her sudden appearance.
“Fortune seems to favor you. Everything good always falls into your lap,” the woman said coldly.
Jasper smirked slightly. “I hadn’t planned to intervene personally. My forces are more than enough to claim that treasure!”
“In your dreams!” the woman shouted furiously.
Boom!
The two clashed, their battle exploding into a fierce spectacle of speed and power!
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Meanwhile, Lucy led her forces swiftly toward Venix’s location.
Other Seedbound groups, who had set up their camps independently, also noticed the strange phenomenon in the sky and began gathering their forces to move quickly toward Venix.
The purple-clad woman’s faction, which had been lying in wait, also mobilized toward Venix.
One by one, groups emerged. In total, five major factions were converging on the same destination!
Each group harbored its own plans, many intending to attack Sundance City.
Sundance City had long been the dominant power, with a vast number of Seedbound members. They had slain 70% of the monsters that had appeared, amassing a wealth of Origin resources!
Jasper had anticipated this and had prepared Sundance City to adopt a defensive stance, avoiding unnecessary excursions.
Back where Venix was, the tornado above his head had grown even more dazzling.
Various ethereal beasts began to form in the sky, their translucent figures radiating immense power.
A shimmering aurora arched across the sky, adding an extraordinary beauty to the phenomenon.
Venix’s unease deepened as he observed the spectacle. If this phenomenon grew any more dramatic, wouldn’t it attract even more unwanted attention?
Yet Venix had no time to dwell on such concerns; he had his own pressing issues to address!
Unbeknownst to Venix, the Origin Blessing had erected a barrier spanning a kilometer radius, ensuring the process proceeded smoothly.
At that moment, a vibrant light descended, moving directly toward Venix’s position.
Venix closed his eyes, embracing a brief moment of silence before sensing a torrent of energy rushing through his soul.
A vast surge of power flooded into his being, coursing swiftly into his Seed of Vulture.
In the real world, there were currently only two Seed Origin: the Seed of Vulture and the Seed of Chaos, with a third Origin Fragment Realm beginning to form.
\[ Host has received Origin Blessing ]
\[ Only Seed of Vulture is worthy of obtaining Origin Blessing ]
\[ Does the Host wish to proceed? ]
Venix’s eyes widened in shock, not expecting the system to intervene in this matter!
“Proceed!” Venix shouted.
\[ Locking Seed of Vulture as the sole recipient of the Origin Blessing ]
Simultaneously, Venix felt an intense surge of energy erupt from within the Seed of Vulture!
Boom!
Clenching his teeth, Venix entered a meditative state, and his consciousness delved into the body of the Seed of Vulture.
At that moment, Venix experienced something extraordinary!
A mysterious, unfamiliar energy flowed into the Seed of Vulture, triggering a significant transformation.
The previously dark purple Seed of Vulture began to darken further, shedding all traces of purple, turning into a pitch-black entity.
The Vulture’s body trembled as its purple pupils transformed. The black pupils now gleamed with a golden ring encircling them, creating an even more captivating appearance.
Venix could sense changes within the Seed of Vulture, though he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what had transformed.
The third Origin Fragment Realm started to ripple violently, accelerating the formation of the Seed Origin at an incredible pace.
Gazing toward the Origin Fragment Realm, Venix observed the fragments converging at a single point, where the shape of the third Seed Origin began to materialize.
As Venix had predicted, the achievements he attained in the Numan World were directly influencing the real world.
The infant form of the Seed of Chaos became visible, its four tendrils extending from its back.
Quickly, the Seed Origin began to merge, just as it had previously in the Numan World.
Bang!
The Seed Origin coalesced rapidly, reaching the same level that Venix had attained in the Numan World.
Before Venix could move, time seemed to accelerate as the infant Seed of Chaos merged with its adult counterpart, a fragment of which fused with the Seed of Vulture itself.
Simultaneously, the Seed of Chaos began to change, with several of its tendrils disappearing on their own.
This scene bore a striking resemblance to what had occurred in the Virtual World!
\[ Anomaly Detected ]
\[ Host’s Progress Delayed Due to Anomaly ]
\[ The Host’s condition in the Real World and the Virtual World is identical. Therefore, the system is merging the leveling-up process in both worlds into one. ]
With that, Venix’s consciousness fully returned, reuniting in the Virtual World!
At that moment, in the skies above the Numan World, a multicolored light appeared and descended toward Venix’s body.
Grandmaster Ardyn and Grandmaster Orion were stunned by this sudden event.
The Primecore, observing from afar, were equally astonished by the appearance of the multicolored light in the sky.
Within fractions of a second, all Primecore and the inhabitants of the Numan World became aware of what the light represented.
Origin Blessing!
It had been centuries since the Origin Blessing vanished from their world. Now, the Origin Blessing had reappeared, albeit in a form quite different from the one recorded in history.
Somehow, the Virtual Ascension System had transferred the Origin Blessing directly into the Virtual World.
“Origin Blessing? Do you have a way to obtain the Origin Blessing and teach it to Venix?” Grandmaster Ardyn telepathically asked Grandmaster Orion, his voice seething with anger.
If Grandmaster Orion had a method to obtain the Origin Blessing, their research wouldn’t have needed to go this far!
On the other hand, Grandmaster Orion appeared equally shocked and perplexed. If he had such a method, he wouldn’t have willingly supported Elara’s plan!
Grandmaster Orion recalled the moment Venix had asked him about the Origin Blessing. At the time, Grandmaster Orion had assumed Venix was merely curious about what the Origin Blessing was and its effects.
Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that Venix would actually acquire it!
Meanwhile, Venix felt a peculiar vibration as the Origin Blessing began to manifest above the Numan World, its immense power seeping into him.
Swiftly, his Seed of Vulture’s body darkened, mirroring the transformation of the Seed of Vulture in the real world.
The next moment, Venix felt the consciousness of the Seed of Chaos pressing against his own.
With the Origin Blessing as a newfound enhancement, Venix wielded even greater strength!
With a fierce surge of will, Venix began to resist and suppress the consciousness of the Seed of Chaos.
Though inexperienced, Venix’s newfound strength allowed him to easily subdue the consciousness of the Seed of Chaos!
“Impossible!”
The voice of the Seed of Chaos echoed in disbelief and terror within Venix’s mind.
Hearing the Seed of Chaos’s voice, Venix gritted his teeth and continued to press harder, determined to annihilate it completely!
The Seed of Chaos screamed in fear, fueling Venix’s resolve to crush it further.
At that moment, a transformation began to take place in Venix’s Astral Body.
Previously, his Astral Body had only performed an Astral Bond, temporarily merging with the Seed of Vulture.
But now, with the Origin Blessing’s empowerment, his Astral Body and the Vulture began to fully unite!
The body of the Seed of Vulture gradually transformed, taking on a humanoid shape.
Venix’s form began to emerge, replacing the Vulture’s body.
His facial features appeared, his form became more defined, and a black garment adorned his Astral Body, complete with a cloak resembling the Vulture’s feathers.
Venix’s once-short hair now extended longer, jet black and lustrous.
The previously bright blue hue of his Astral Body now mirrored his real-world appearance!
His facial complexion became a flawless white, fully replicating his real-world visage.
Grandmaster Orion and Grandmaster Ardyn, observing Venix, were stunned by the profound changes occurring in his soul.
Grandmaster Orion couldn’t see it directly but could sense Venix’s Astral Body evolving! It was nearing the level of a Soul Body, though still far too weak to be classified as one.
Grandmaster Ardyn, on the other hand, witnessed Venix’s Astral Body merging with the Vulture and transforming entirely into a miniature version of Venix.
“Impossible!” exclaimed Grandmaster Ardyn, his voice laced with disbelief.
The next moment, however, Grandmaster Ardyn felt something emanate from Venix’s transformed Astral Body—something faint now burning brightly!
“That…” Ardyn’s voice trembled, sensing an entity that shouldn’t exist in this world.
At the same time, Venix found himself at an impasse, unable to suppress the Seed of Chaos’s consciousness any further.
“Well done.” The Seed of Chaos’s voice resonated in Venix’s mind, brimming with mockery and sarcasm.
Venix’s body trembled, sensing something amiss!
“You’ve reached True Origin at the Awaken level… With this, you’ve created the perfect vessel for me!” The Seed of Chaos’s voice reverberated in Venix’s mind, filled with elation!
Suddenly, Venix felt an unexpected resistance—a small fragment of the Seed of Chaos’s consciousness began to seep out, spreading like a virus and claiming every corner of his mind!
