[Black Light Virus: Initial Awakening, Current Awakening Level: 10%! Re-evolution +1% awakening progress. Current upgrade available with evolution points, requiring 20 points to advance! Evolution points may also unlock other ability branches of the Black Light Virus. Current exclusive Black Light Virus evolution points: 210 points!]
[Strength +150, Agility +150, Constitution +150, Spirit +120, Life Recovery Effect +500%!]
All 210 exclusive evolution points had come from the Duke of Hell alone, leaving Novak's heart stirred by such an enormous accumulation. Though his strength had already undergone qualitative improvements after his two job changes, the real game-changer was his own immense power. It was Novak's personal strength, boosted further by the fundamental enhancements provided by the Black Light Virus, that gave him the capacity to overpower virtually anyone.
Currently, while his mental prowess was already unmatched, Novak still felt more drawn to enhancing his melee combat abilities. The all-encompassing versatility of the Black Light Virus set it apart from other skills by far.
Novak's eyes scanned further down until he noticed a significant detail. The Black Light Virus had reached a 10% awakening level! He'd noticed this increase before leaving for D-avao. With this upgrade, a new ability branch, marked as [????], has appeared below.
However, this new branch could only be activated and viewed after completing job changes. With the recent double job change—both to SSS-level classes—Novak had been eager to finally explore this branch. Yet, to his disappointment, the branch remained shrouded in darkness.
As he focused on it, the feedback from the system was just as baffling:
[??????????]
🔹The special profession "Abyss Master" has been fused. Your cellular constitution has undergone a unique transformation, and this branch is experiencing fusion and transformation...
Previously, people could access and use new abilities upon changing jobs. So, why was this branch inaccessible due to his new profession? Novak pondered this unusual development. How could the Abyss Master class integrate with the Black Light Virus? It made little sense to him, yet he resolved to look forward with cautious anticipation. Only time would reveal the outcome.
Realizing that his special surprise would have to wait, Novak decided to redirect his focus inward. Rather than rushing to unlock the Claw Form, which provided limited benefits to his overall strength, he recognized that he'd need it primarily when the Biochemical Disaster evolved into a soul-bound Horcrux. Besides, the Claw Form would consume a hefty 75 evolution points.
Increasing the Black Light Virus's awakening level seemed like the more effective choice. After all, each level-up as Abyss Master boosted his stats by a percentage. Without a high base stat, Novak felt he'd be squandering potential gains. When he reached level 13, the Abyss Master's attribute boost had only added less than ten points—barely surpassing the growth rate of an S-rank class. It seemed inefficient.
To make the most of his attributes at lower levels, Novak resolved to maximize his base attribute points. With that thought, the enormous stockpile of evolution points poured into his body. Instantly, his cells and blood pulsed with an instinctual surge of energy. Novak's skin flushed red, his body temperature rising to a scorching 60 degrees, visible even to the naked eye.
The state of Novak's body was beyond human comprehension. The heat generated within him radiated as a faint white mist.
Yet, Novak felt no pain. The combined powers of the abyss and the plague had transformed his body, taking it far beyond typical human limits.
In fact, Novak noticed that, despite his rapid transformation, his mind remained remarkably clear. His body's activity wasn't hindered in the slightest—this was unlike anything he'd experienced before.
11%, 20 evolution points!
12%, 22 evolution points!
13%, 24 evolution points!
14%, 26 evolution points!
15%, 28 evolution points!
16%, 30 evolution points!
17%, 32 evolution points!
The 7% increase brought Novak a rare sensation of lightness, as if his strength had been effortlessly amplified.
The sudden boost across all his attributes briefly threw off his control, but he quickly adapted. Novak opened his eyes again.
Blood-red eyes still bore dark patches that hadn't fully faded. Coupled with the devilish horn protruding from his forehead, he no longer appeared human but instead like a demon from the abyss.
He exhaled slowly, threw a punch, and this time, a sharp crack resounded as his fist sliced through the air—a testament to the extent of his newfound power and speed.
He checked the upgrade granted by the Black Light Virus.
[Black Light Virus: Initial awakening. Current level: 17%! Progress to the next evolution stage requires +1% awakening, costing 34 evolution points. Evolution points can be consumed to unlock other abilities. Current Black Light Virus evolution points: 26.]
[Strength +280, Agility +280, Constitution +280, Spirit +200, Life Regeneration +500%!]
Strength, Agility, and Constitution had each surged by an astounding 130 points.
Such a leap would be unimaginable even for evolved beings reaching level 20. Without factoring in equipment or other bonuses, most could never achieve these values in a single attribute!
Now, with his virus-related talent enhancing these raw attributes, Novak's abilities bordered on terrifying. The Virus King talent, as expected of an SSS rank, was remarkably powerful—even among other SSS-level talents.
Unlike Meimei's Dream Walker, this talent was designed for pure combat enhancement, boosting Novak's fighting capabilities across the board.
With this transformation, all of Novak's attributes surged, breaching the 500-point mark. Moreover, with the enhancement from the Shepherd's Horn, his mental power was nearing 700!
The only regret was the loss of his three flying swords, melted in the flames of hell during the final battle of the Abyss Trial. Initially, he assumed he'd have a chance to retrieve them, but that opportunity never came.
Now, with this overwhelming power, it was time to test his limits.
And De M-anila had just the perfect place to do so.
The Hell-Level Secret Realm Dungeon: Plague Sewers had finally appeared!