Chapter 205: Abyss Transformation! 

At this moment, Novak felt as though he had bowed his head and was surveying the entire first floor of the Abyss from an omniscient vantage point.

Within the Well of the Abyss, he sensed the reflection of every element on this layer merging with his own form. The immense power around him pulsed and radiated, amplifying under his newfound authority. Here, within the Abyss, Novak felt omnipotent.

'So, this is the pinnacle of control? Is this the power of the Abyss Master?'

Novak raised his hand, feeling the weight of this transformation. By securing control over this Abyss plane, he understood that he could appear anywhere within the first ten levels at will. No being on the first layer could resist his command; his authority here was absolute.

This was the Abyss.

Novak closed his eyes, briefly attuning himself to the obedience emanating from the demons, before turning his attention to his own abilities. While conquering this first layer had only granted a modest attribute boost, the real value lay in the compounded strength of the Abyss.

The lower levels, from the first to the ninth, lacked demon lords, and by conquering them, Novak could steadily accumulate additional attribute points. Yet, this incremental power was secondary. What intrigued him most now was a single ability, the one he had yet to fully comprehend—'Abyss Transformation'.

In the dim glow of the great Abyss Well, something new materialized in Novak's hand.

[Zombie Mask (Grade F)]

This mask, his earliest piece of gear, had been his first true piece of equipment. He had kept it as a token, a reminder of his beginnings. Now, it seemed, it's time had come.

Novak extended his hand over it, and immediately, an infinite, corrosive force flowed from his palm, shrouding the mask in darkness. The power engulfing it was vaguely reminiscent of the creeping, organic spread of the Blacklight virus—a transformative force devouring all it touched. Indeed, the power of the Blacklight virus did, in a way, mirror the Abyss's own consuming influence.

Within seconds, the mask's transformation was complete. As the Abyss's energy retracted, the once bloody, gory mask of a zombie had changed drastically. It was the same mask, yet its dark, toothy grin now resembled the fangs of a devil.

[Devil Mask (Class E)]

>All Attributes +3

>Devil's Kiss: Grants a blood-sucking effect; with each enemy slain, restores physical strength, mental power, and resilience.

>Requirements: Evolver ≥ Level 1'

Note: Using the power of the Abyss for such an item might seem excessive, but none can question the will of the Great Abyss Master.'

Novak raised an eyebrow at the final note, momentarily speechless but now fully aware of what the Abyss Transformation could accomplish. He wondered what it might do to a living creature—or even a human evolver—should it be used upon them.

An idea struck him, and his eyes brightened. In the next moment, he summoned a unique item into his hand. As it materialized, he immediately felt a sharp, burning sensation in his palm.

It was none other than the Church's sacred weapon he had acquired in a special Secret Realm: the 'Spear of Longinus.' This holy artifact, a radiant beacon of purity, was designed to vanquish heretics and bore the greatest power over demons.

The painful heat intensified, but soon began to diminish as the dark power of the Abyss enveloped the spear, shrouding it in shadow. Under the overwhelming influence of the Abyss, the light gradually dimmed, consumed by the boundless darkness.

'What would this holy weapon look like once it had been transformed by the Abyss?' he wondered, barely containing his anticipation.

But this time, Novak felt a twinge of disappointment—the transformation seemed incomplete.

The power of the abyss faded quickly, but a message appeared:

[Your strength is insufficient to transform the Spear of Longinus...]

Novak frowned. Isn't this spear also F-grade? Why can't it be modified!?

The weapon resisted his power strongly; if he couldn't make it serve him, he'd have no choice but to pass it on to someone else. Still, he was reluctant—though he wasn't one to care much about weapons.

Yet, the power granted by his Abyss Master class wouldn't tolerate anything within his realm of control defying his command!

Once more, the power of the abyss wrapped around the spear. With an effortless motion, Novak tossed the holy lance, still faintly shimmering with remnants of divine light, directly into the Abyss Well.

The next moment, in response to his will, faint ripples appeared on the surface of the well. Ten seconds later, Novak extended his hand, and a shadow emerged from the depths.

It was a lance.

The entire weapon gleamed black, with a deadly, glacial sheen.

Streaked with blood-red along its edges and dark shadows that seemed to devour light itself, the lance's transformation was unmistakable.

A smile flickered in Novak's eyes as he gazed at the dramatically altered spear:

[Darkness Devouring Lance of Longinus (Grade F)]

[Weapon—Polearm (Evolvable)]

[All Attributes +2]

[Howl of Life: +100% damage to all enemies]

[Slaughter Spear: Gains experience with each kill and evolves when fully leveled. Current EXP: (0/10)]

Note: Even the so-called Holy Son, the Son of Light—within the abyss, they too can only fall...

Novak laughed as he observed the pitch-black lance. He might not typically care about weaponry, but this one, with the potential to reach SS level, was different.

The power of the abyss had indeed surpassed his expectations.

Grasping the lance, he felt none of the searing pain from before; instead, a sense of unity, as if the weapon were an extension of his own blood, filled him—a newfound docility.

It felt like a loyal, well-tamed companion.

The Abyss Transformation had worked wonders. Raising the lance, Novak's form vanished without a trace.

He couldn't wait to meet the true gods in the abyss and present himself once again.

Especially the Eternal Night Monarch, second among the Seventy-two Demon Lords, who had once banished him to the 600th layer of the abyss and forced him to confront Satan Incarnation.

No doubt the Eternal Night Monarch assumed it's his master Satan who became the master of the abyss.