Chapter 35 - Tier 2!
But Sam didn't even glance at their descriptions. He had already made up his mind and refused to let himself be tempted. His path was clear—it was Unbound.
[Unique]
[Unbound Initiate]: All stats +20%
Stats Quantity enhance: Grandmist +100%
Description: A uniquely powerful class that represents the essence of Samuel Barlow.
Skill Examples: Source of All Matter: Create matter by consuming Grandmist.
The class description was short and familiar, mirroring what he already possessed. But the key improvement was clear—more Grandmist. That alone made this choice invaluable. Without hesitation, Sam selected it and initiated his evolution.
Grandmist began to flow out of his body, enveloping him completely. The ethereal energy swirled around him like a storm, melting away his skin layer by layer to reveal an inner body that shimmered like the cosmos itself. Stars, galaxies, and endless light pulsed within him, a mesmerizing display of the universe in miniature.
As the Grandmist consumed his outer form, his clothing dissolved into nothingness, unable to withstand the overwhelming energy. The only exception was his legendary Silverflare Mantle, which remained untouched. Instead of breaking, the mantle seemed to resonate with the Grandmist, gradually absorbing its power. Its silver threads glowed faintly, as though becoming one with his inner cosmos.
The swirling storm of Grandmist began to condense, pulling his fragmented, cosmic body inward. Piece by piece, the stars, light, and energy coalesced, shrinking into a concentrated core—a seed of the cosmos.
Then it happened.
The seed pulsed once, and an explosion of energy erupted, sending a powerful shockwave rippling outward. The ground quaked beneath him as the shockwave spread, a silent testament to the sheer magnitude of his transformation.
The entire process made Sam feel as though he were undergoing the endless cycle of creation and destruction once more. Now, he needed to rebuild his body. The light particles floating in the air after the explosion began to converge, drawn together by an unseen force. They started to gather and assemble piece by piece, like billions of intricate Lego bricks locking into place with precision.
Minute by minute, his form took shape. Flesh and bone reassembled from the light becoming Space and Time of Grandmist dimension, reweaving his essence until, 30 minutes later, his body was whole again. With a thought, his human skin appeared, covering his new form.
As he stood, Sam could feel the vastness within himself. His inner Grandmist dimension was now more expansive, its boundaries stretched far beyond what he had known before. Not only was it larger, but it was also more solid, more stable—ready to bear the weight of the power he commanded.
When the light and dust finally settled, Sam remained, now a fully evolved Unbound Initiate, radiating power and stability in perfect harmony.
Michael shouted, "Sam! Are you okay? I heard the explosion—was there an ambush?"
Sam couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. "No, it was just my evolution causing the commotion. It's stable now. Don't worry, I'll catch up with you."
Michael gave him a wary glance before stepping back. Once Michael left, Sam turned his focus inward, eager to observe the changes within himself.
He sent his mental energy into his Grandmist dimension. At first glance, it appeared much the same as before if judged by sight alone. But when he delved deeper—into the foundation level—he saw the transformation. Previously, it was a void filled only with Grandmist and leftover particles of creation. Now, it possessed the fundamental properties of space and time.
He could feel the vacuum forming, adding solidity and structure to the dimension. Yet something was still missing. To make it a true, self-sustaining world, it would need both energy and laws. While energy could be created through the conversion of mass—like nuclear reactions—it was minuscule compared to the vastness required to sustain a universe. He thought to himself, If Grandmist could one day transform directly into energy, that would be revolutionary.
Opening his eyes, Sam turned his attention to his physical body. It had undergone subtle yet profound changes. His form had shifted closer to perfection, a step further from the limitations of mortality.
Most significantly, his flesh and bones had returned—but not as before. They were no longer made of cells or sustained by blood. Instead, his flesh was formed by space, and his bones were forged from time. This wasn't the embodiment of laws but the law particles the fundamentals of Space, Time Laws, and all the Laws.
His foundation now reached the quantum level, anchoring his existence in ways few could fathom. He realized with awe that he was no longer bound by the constraints of history or time. Even if someone altered the past or rewound time, his being would remain unaffected. His flesh and bones had become the Anchors of His Present existence.
Ding!
[Tier 2 Evolution Complete]
[Stat Potency Increased by 100%]
[Source of All Matter
[Congratulations! You have earned a new skill: Grandmist Fabric
[Grandmist Fabric
Ding!
[SOUL RECORD]
Name: Samuel Barlow
Race: Human / Heaven
Class: Unbound Initiate
Title: Lucky Man 9, Early Access, The First of Skill Wleider, Barrier Breaker,…]
Level: 50 [Tier 2]
[STATUS]
Strength: 48 +25[+240%]
Agility: 48 +25[+240%]
Vitality:48 +25[+240%]
Endurance: 48 +25[+240%]
Intelligence: 48 +25[+240%]
Wisdom: 47 +25[+240%]
Luck: 100 +25[+240%]
Grandmist: 210 +25[+340%]
Undistributed Stats: 10
[SKILLS]: Mental Ruler
[COMMON SKILLS]: language, mathematics, cooking, exercises,….Etc.
[TRAITS]: The Eye of Heaven, Unbound.
[Soul Points]: 10,008,000
Sam could feel the surge of power coursing through him. He was undeniably stronger now, and his body could endure far more of his abilities without backlash. The realization filled him with a quiet confidence—he could now unleash even more devastating explosions without concern.
Standing up, he walked over to join Michael and the group.
"Sorry for the commotion earlier," Sam said, a faint smirk tugging at his lips.
Michael frowned at first but then chuckled. "I thought you were being ambushed! I've never heard of someone causing an explosion just from evolving. Hahaha!"
Sam shrugged with a grin. "Can't help it. It's the nature of my class. Who knows, when I reach the higher stages, I might end up blowing the world up. Hahaha!"
The group shared a laugh, the tension easing momentarily. After some light-hearted banter, Sam shifted the topic.
"So," he began, his tone turning serious, "are we going down?"
The question hung in the air, and the group momentarily faltered as memories of their earlier encounters with the Chaos Spawn flashed in their minds. The grotesque forms, the relentless attacks—it wasn't an experience anyone wanted to relive.
But then, one by one, they steeled themselves, remembering why they had come here in the first place. They refused to remain weak. They had chosen this path to grow stronger, no matter the cost.
With determination now evident in their expressions, they nodded in agreement.
Seeing their resolve, Sam felt a flicker of pride. He gave a firm nod and said, "Alright, let's move then."
"BOOOMMMMM!"
"Zhhhoooommm… BOOMMM!!"
Sam unleashed his skills like never before. In front of him surged an endless army of Chaos Beings, all Tier 1, yet their numbers seemed infinite—easily close to a million. Beside him, over ten thousand participants from the Tutorial Town fought with everything they had.
How did it come to this?
It had all started shortly after the resource point incident. Sam and his group continued searching for clues to access the lower floors, encountering small groups of Chaos Spawn along the way. The floor wasn't particularly large, and after an hour of battling and exploring, they found the entrance—a massive black pit descending into the unknown.
However, the pit was heavily guarded. Thousands of Chaos Spawn surrounded the entrance, and to Sam's surprise, they weren't the first ones to find it. Already, thousands of participants from other groups had gathered, staring down the horde but unwilling to engage. None dared to attack the overwhelming force alone, instead sending messengers to call for reinforcements.
Soon, the area was teeming with people. Thousands joined the growing force, each group bringing its leaders to strategize. The scene was almost surreal to Sam—ten thousand people planning how to handle a single army of Chaos Spawn.
The discussions dragged on, but eventually, the plan became clear. All eyes turned to Sam, who had been unanimously chosen to open the attack.
Sam stepped forward, gathering the powerful Proton Sphere. He poured his Grandmist into the skill, concentrating its power to unprecedented levels. He thought to himself, This one will wipe out everything for sure.
The others watched in hushed awe. They had heard the rumors—stories of Sam's unparalleled explosive abilities—but none truly understood the extent of his power.
As the massive sphere formed in his hand, its sheer intensity caused the ground to tremble. Without hesitation, Sam launched it into the horde.
"Zhhhhoooommm…"
The sphere sped toward its target, crashing into the center of the Chaos Spawn army.
"BOOOOOOMMMM!!"
The explosion obliterated everything in its path. Chaos Beings were incinerated, their twisted forms erased in an instant. The horde was utterly annihilated.
But something unexpected happened. The force of the explosion didn't stop at the Chaos Spawn. It ripped through the ground, shattering the black pit's foundations and exposing the Endless Abyss's second floor.
Ding!
You have slain an enemy [Chaos Spawn: level 44]
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Ding!
[Congratulations! You have earned a new title: Seal Breaker]
[Seal Breaker]: You shattered the Seal construct of a being far beyond your tier - Increase all stats by 25%
Ding!
[Emergency Quest]
Name: Prison Break!
Description: The second-floor Cage of the Endless Abyss has been destroyed by unforeseen means, destabilizing the Abyss. Defeat all Escaped Chaos Beings to restore balance.
Time Remaining: 12:00:00
Objective: Defeat all Chaos Beings that escaped from the second floor.
Rewards: Rewards will be granted based on contribution.
Penalty: Death.
Sam thinks to himself Sorry…