The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak Chapter 1237: A Week

The passive influence of [Higher Lifeform Suppression] had merged with his existing [Serpent Dominance], which had recently transitioned into [Serpent Annihilation]. Since [Serpent Annihilation] already provided every benefit found in [Higher Lifeform Suppression], the latter had become entirely redundant within his repertoire.

Additionally, he retained [Life Retribution], a unique trait inherited from Lady Echidna that served as the core of his [Divine Retribution] armor. This armor functioned as an amplifier for the trait, transforming every bit of damage he sustained into raw power. His other foundational traits, including [Thread Forming] and [Black Orc’s Solid Body], had also received substantial upgrades during his evolution.

Souta then shifted his focus toward his more recent acquisitions.

[Bloodline Eclipse], [Primordian Sense], and [Primordian Strength].

These three specific traits were designed to harness the power of the Primordian organ now residing in his body. This organ had manifested upon his ascension to an Eternal Eclipse Primordian and was situated just below the Monster Orb in his chest. Both components were linked, acting as a dual-core energy system that worked in perfect harmony.

Souta’s internal energy was now drawn from three distinct reservoirs: the Monster Orb, the Nebula Heart, and the newly developed Primordian. His collective energy capacity was now immense, rivaling that of a monster at the advanced fifth-stage.

It was a staggering anomaly for a monster at the beginning of the fifth-stage to possess the energy depth of one nearing the end of that stage.

But the Primordian was not just a battery; it was the essence of the Eternal Eclipse Primordian. When combined with his three specialized traits, it unlocked a vast array of functions, though its maximum potential would remain locked until he finally unsealed his third eye.

Souta continued scanning the remaining logs from the system.

[Every time you level up, you will gain +500 Health, +80 Energy, +80 Stamina, +200 Strength, +120 Agility, +120 Dexterity, +120 Vitality, +120 Intelligence, +30% Physical Damage, +30% Energy Damage, +30% Physical Resistance, +30% Energy Resistance, +80 Health Recovery, +80 Stamina Recovery, and +80 Energy Recovery]

From this point forward, each level gained would bestow this massive surge of power upon him.

The growth rate was simply terrifying.

The Eternal Eclipse Primordian existed in a realm of its own. Souta reminisced about his early days when receiving a single point of Strength per level was considered a major milestone.

In terms of raw attributes, he had already overtaken his former game character, Blood. The only area where Blood still held the advantage was in the sheer number of accumulated skills and divine blessings. Such a gap was expected, considering Souta had only been in this world for a few years, and the transition from game mechanics to reality was far from a direct one-to-one comparison.

He checked his experience bar and noted it was nearly at its limit. He was on the verge of another level-up.

A faint smile played on Souta’s lips as he moved to the next set of alerts.

[You have completed the Crisis Quest.]

[You’ve obtained 40 Skill Points, 40 Free Attribute Points, 40,000,000,000 Experience Points, 3 Random Cards, and a Shard of Origin Seed]

In reality, Saya was the one who had essentially cleared the quest for him. He hadn't intended for her to sacrifice so much, but the deed was done. He took solace in the fact that he had at least prevented her total erasure from existence.

He began evaluating his new treasures.

The Shard of Origin Seed immediately drew his interest.

An Origin Seed was already integrated into his being, having merged with him to unlock the power of the Douion. His Douion had progressed to Stage III, serving as one of his most lethal tools. It allowed him to project a personal environment that granted him overwhelming advantages while weakening his foes.

Now that it had reached the third stage, its utility had expanded significantly.

To test this, Souta made a small gesture with his hand. The shattered earth around him knit itself back together instantly, erasing the scars left by his clone’s rampage. Then, with a simple flick of his wrist, a massive mountain appeared out of thin air in the sky above.

The boundary between dreams and reality was now his to command. He could now trap an expert of the Eight Shackle Realm within a dream world without needing to expend any additional spells or techniques.

Regarding the shard of the Origin Seed... Souta could only speculate on what new heights it would allow him to reach.

"I'll investigate its properties later," he whispered to himself.

He then turned to the three random cards. Historically, his luck with these draws was mediocre at best, rarely yielding the specific items he desired.

He flipped them over, and three distinct cards appeared.

[Level-Up Card]

[Frozen Hand Card]

[Skill Level-Up Card]

Souta’s brows rose in surprise.

"A skill card... quite useful."

Skill cards were rare treasures that allowed a player to learn a specific technique instantly. This particular card contained the skill [Frozen Hand]. Expanding his arsenal was always a priority, as that was the very method Blood had used to reach the pinnacle of power.

The details of the skill entered his mind. [Frozen Hand] was a passive ability that provided a permanent +100 Health and +10 Vitality, along with a slight resistance to ice-based attacks.

While the individual stats weren't game-breaking, the value of passive skills was immense. They provided permanent attribute boosts with zero activation cost or resource drain.

"Excellent..." Souta gave a quiet laugh. "If I can stack dozens of skills like this one, the total power boost will be staggering."

Even so, thirty such skills would still only represent a fraction of the massive skill list Blood had possessed.

He shook his head and looked at his pool of skill points. He paused, torn between two paths. Should he hold onto them to unlock an Archetype, or use them to advance his Battle Mage class?

A class promotion would provide an immediate spike in combat effectiveness. As for the Archetype, he had a more complex plan in mind. He wanted to fuse a new Archetype with his current one to create a unique, superior path.

However, such a fusion would require a great deal of preparation and time.

Souta decided to wait. With the uncertainties beyond the Land of Fire Light, it was wiser to keep his resources flexible. While he felt the urge to promote his class after such a long time, he knew he couldn't afford to be reckless.

"I'll scout the surrounding area first," he concluded.

Communication with Lumilia and his other allies was currently impossible due to his destroyed talisman. However, he knew Vashno and the others were still among the living. Through the King and Queen Parasites, he could feel the life signatures of the remaining parasites across the region.

Kessa and Yuko were also unharmed. His bond with them was strong, allowing him to summon them whenever necessary, though he chose to wait for now.

His first priority was stabilizing the Land of Fire Light.

Souta crouched low.

A moment later, he blasted into the atmosphere.

Boom!

...

A week went by.

The rebuilding of the Everlasting Kingdom was moving forward at a steady pace. The King had recovered from his wounds and had officially taken back the throne to lead his people.

Even though the kingdom’s former glory had faded, it remained the only true power in the Land of Fire Light, being the sole organized government left on the island.

The population had plummeted from tens of millions to just a few hundred thousand.

Humans, Demis, and Monsters alike.

These survivors were the seeds from which the new Everlasting Kingdom would grow. Souta and the King had already coordinated their strategy. The King would focus on internal growth and the cultivation of new high-level powerhouses.

The groundwork for defending against future disasters was already being laid.

Once their hold on the Land of Fire Light was absolute, they would begin a quiet expansion into the neighboring seas. This growth would be handled with extreme caution to avoid the notice of the Imperium's major powers. The isolated nature of the island made it the perfect place to build a secret base of operations.

Souta was now a true powerhouse. As a genuine fifth-stage monster, he was among the most dangerous beings alive. He had more than enough strength to found a top-tier faction, but he chose to remain in the shadows for the time being.

He would wait until his power reached its absolute peak.

Thus, Souta took his place as the hidden ruler of the Everlasting Empire.

Only a handful of people knew he even existed.

Inside the throne room of the newly constructed Royal Palace.

Souta, Angus, the King, and the Princess were gathered around a large table. The King was known as Tasman, and the Princess was named Luella.

The four of them were deep in conversation, mapping out the future of the kingdom and preparing for the inevitable challenges that lay ahead.