chapter 8 : Sealed world of Altera

Right away the sensation of his surroundings changed. Along disconnection with his double body. Silvan opened his eyes finding himself back again at his dungeon.

"I almost died there" Silvan though gasping his heart.

[Double body has been destroyed ]

Silvan sat down trying to calm his mind looking at the core of his dungeon which had a new edition of a shard of green color like petal of a unbloomed flower at its body.

'That's the shard?'

" That was dangerous. But it worked somehow" Silvan mumbled with a sigh

And looked at the pile of rocks and branches and beside were some plants of Misty bloom. There were around four of them were the loots he had collected this turn.

[System notification: Host has completed the sub quest]

[Shard guardian has been removed.]

[System notifications: Shard has been obtained. [You have been rewarded 1000 Dungeon points ]

[Congratulations. New feature "Structural shop has been unlocked]

[New addition: "Forest" has been opened in Structural shop ]

Silvan's eyes flicked toward the system menu as he swiped it open. He has now 5580 points!. 1580 which he had before 3000 from the Stormbird and now the system given him 1000 points for clearing the rewards!

A new category had indeed appeared in his dungeon title. Named structural shop. He entered it

The word "Forest" hovered at the top of the shop interface in glowing green letters. He scrolled through the available options.

[Turrets]

Venom Spitter Turret: Shoots venomous thorns (3,000 DP)

Spore Cannon: Launches spores that cause paralysis (4,500 DP)

Bramble Bolt Launcher: Fires wooden bolts covered in thorns (5,000 DP)

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[Walls]

Ironbark Wall: Thick wall made from ironwood (5,000 DP)

Thor root Barrier: Reinforced roots covered in sharp thorns (6,000 DP)

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[Traps]

Spine Bloom Trap: Bursts into a field of spines when triggered (2,000 DP)

Root Snap Trap: Hidden roots that ensnare legs (3,000 DP)

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[Structures]

Misty Bloom Pool: Restores mana faster when standing in it (10,000 DP)

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He can afford one or two things best. With the amount of points he has now.As he looked..his facial expressions changed sometimes and sometimes he wondered if that was even possible along those lines. The list of items were endless but the most amusing One would be the structural ones. With all kinds of things alchemy, healing related. Unlike the Real shop this structural shop had their descriptions. Making him realize how far the system will change the way he sees the world. And usages that can be applied that he never thought of.

As he read some of the descriptions it made him question his own class. " Qi strings are more usable than he initially expected"

Yes, what he understood unlike the passage ways he has to create to control a golem using all kinds of channels or any everyday artifacts. Qi strings change many things including the medium paths.

As he thought his mind opened up even more. "I see so creating golems can really be possible without even magical circles here"

He muttered and looked at the pile of rocks and branches he had collected. And looked at the entrance. He checked the world map. Little over half an hour Time is left. He has to prepare quickly.

But now there was a problem. 'Should I focus on strengthening the Dungeon or my combat abilities?"

The breakthrough he had gained was really unexpected he was far stronger now.

[Name: Silvan Owsris ]

Affinity: Fire

Trait: Puppeteer

Cultivation: Fifth stage of Body tempering (130/2500)

Stats:

Qi: 150/150 > 450/450

Endurance: 4 > 12

Strength: 6 > 18

Agility: 5 > 14

Intelligence: 23 > 28

Genetic Codes:

•Eye's of Azur Eagle [Rank 1]

Focus Visson(LV.1), Double Body(Max), Dungeon Portal(Max)

Almost everything triple the amount. Silvan can feel it he's body was stronger and more agile then before also his clarity of mind increased even more.

Upon dee thinking Silvan finally decided what to do. "I would at least buy something for the dungeon and the rest will go in the Genetic code "

Silvan scrolled through before finding the right thing he was looking for. And brought it.

Right away the dungeon core glowed and nodes of light escaped before gathering right Infront of him at the ground.

The ground Shaked before roots of green sprout out circling each other before forming a shape of his waist sized cannon. It's green vine slowly started to lose glow before some of the roots sprouted branches and one them Red fruits appeared. The branches reached on its own putting the red fruits on its hallow barrel from the opening.

The top of the cannon slowly become transparent revealing three red fruits.

[Blooming sap cannon has been placed and authority has been granted]

[Structure Blooming cannon can be duplicated, Using Dungeon points, Current number: 1

Expansion cost: 10000(+1) ]

[Blooming sap cannon (Rank 1)

launches ripe red fruits filled with thick, sticky sap. On impact, the fruits burst, spreading nectar that slows enemies and traps them in place. Can be used automatically and manually.

Current setting: Automatic

Current Fruits: 7.

Cooldowns of One Fruit : 20 minutes

(Upon upgrading.New capability will be unlocked)

Silvan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at it. The cannon was alive and he could see its branches moving in its place a little.

" So seven shots. And 20 minutes of cool down" Silvan mumbled. It wasn't bad considering if he can place thise more it won't be a problem.

Silvan closed the structural shop and opened the Genetic code shop. The cannon costed 3000 Dungeon points Leaving him 2580 Dungeon points.

His points were enough for upgrading his Eyes of Azur Eagle genetic code to level 2 or he can upgrade his dungeon expanding it. For more space. But there was no need to consider it better to save a narrow entrance. For the cannon to work properly.

Silvan's eyes scanned the Genetic Code list. Most of them sounded either vague or underwhelming until his gaze settled on something that made him pause.

"Dusk lizard Eyes."

A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. His day has been going so well!. He found a good one this early.

He remembered this creature vividly from his past world. The Dusk lizard was a cunning ambush predator with an ability to track prey by detecting faint mana flows in the environment. It didn't rely on ordinary sight it could "see" magic itself, allowing it to hunt even the stealthiest of enemies.

"They overlooked it..." Silvan whispered, eyes narrowing.He realized how terrifying this thing is. Consider it doesn't only see the energy flow. It also picks potent energy.

"With this creating golems should really be possible "

To most people, the name "Dusk lizard Eyes" probably seemed like a normal code just like the others.But to Silvan, it would be a rare opportunity.Without hesitation, he confirmed the purchase

[Genetic Code Acquired: Dusk lizard Eyes]

Cost: 1100

Remaining Points: 2580

It was cheap . Which he was expecting. Considering it wasn't a powerful creature.

He confirmed it and brought it.

A strange pressure built up behind his eyes, followed by a slow, crawling warmth that spread like flames. Silvan instinctively shut his eyes as the sensation spread. When he opened them again, the world was... different.

The invisible mana of his dungeon glowed faintly, like soft ripples of light spreading all over his dungeon like mist. Most gather at the orb of his dungeon and misty bloom flowers.

[Eyes of Dusk lizard(LV.1): Eye enchantment

skill: Vein eyes

(Upon upgrading the genetic code new skill may be obtained )

[Vein eyes: Gazes at the circulating Qi that is being used and modified]

Silvan right away tried it.He looked at his hand. He can see his veins vividly glowing. He tried out summoning a wisp of Qi onto his finger tip. His eyes flickered seeing the dim blue light on his vein changing into crimson red tracing from his heart to the finger tip he had just summoned. Upon dismissing the glow lingered for a second before going back to normal.

Silvan could already imagine how hes going to use it. He stopped the skill. And reopened the genetic code shop. He has little over one thousand to be exact 1290.

As he scrolled, "I should be able to get another useful one right. Yeah a weapon " Silvan uttered in mind.

"Something that would be used with fire"

For fact he did see something earlier. Silvan scrolled back and found it. None have changed in this page. Silvan can guess why that is. But he didn't care to brought it without a hesitation.

[You have purchased: Sunflare Edge.]

[1,000 Dungeon Points have been deducted.]

A surge of heat spread through the air as the Sunflare Edge materialized before him. The blade glowed with a faint golden glow, it was more eye catching then he expected it was red in color with its edge being glowing yellowcolor. With its hilt being warped with leather of some beasts which still had It's black fur on it. It was also quite long enough to hang it behind his back so that it won't touch the ground.

It floated right In front of him. Silvan stood up and with a focused eyes grabbed its hilt. Right he can feel the warmth it's radiating. The invisible ruins on the sword become visible for a split second before disappearing.

[Sun flare edge(LV.1)

Creates arc of fire upon swinging, while injecting Qi.

Attached skill: Creates a barrier upon sword being plunged into the ground. Qi cost : 60 ]

A faint smile played on Silvan's lips. "Perfect. This suits me much better than claws or fangs," he muttered, testing the weight of the sword in his hands. It was well-balanced and lighter than it appeared.

Silvan looked at its sharp edge. Then a sudden thought came into mind. He felt embraced and felt emotional at the same time.

"I wonder what Gilbert would have said. If he saw me swinging a sword " He uttered in his mind.

He stepped back and gave it a light swing. The blade hummed as an arc of fire erupted, slicing through the air and scorching the ground in a crescent pattern. The heat was intense but it wasn't too much

"This will do," Silvan said, his voice steady. He swung it again, this time channeling more Qi. The flames burned brighter and traveled farther, leaving a faint charred mark on the stone floor of his dungeon. He started swinging it around remembering the best he could from Gilbert.

He doesn't know if he will meet them, his comrades again or not. But he sure does know a new chapter is opening in his life as a dungeon lord.

[Sealed world : Altera has been opened]

[Cultivators of the desolate plains are entering "Altera ]

[Locations of shards will be revealed to celestial sparks and other dungeon lords]

[ To be continued...]