Unholy Player Chapter 538 Henry's Marketing Strategy

Henry couldn't wrap his mind around the fact that he was truly attempting to turn Adyr into an actual God, he reflected with a sour tang, the very idea souring in his thoughts, only now truly realizing the sheer madness behind it.

Yet, he pushed forward to bring it to life in this very moment, as four Rank 4 Practitioners observed intently, with Rhys positioned there as a breathing enigma. There was no space for second-guessing.

Just a few months back, their efforts were aimed at crafting Adyr into a hero. A beacon of inspiration and might for all of Humanity.

But circumstances had shifted so wildly that the scheme had morphed into utter nonsense. They had leaped from envisioning a hero to dreaming of a God, as though the world had bypassed countless stages and challenged them to catch the pace.

Their time was evolving at breakneck speed.

It started with the global conflict that upended the entire planet. Followed by the era of elevation, where Humanity pioneered mutation serums. Then surged the era of swift building and tech advancements. Next arrived the unveiling of another realm. Now, they were adapting to a fresh paradigm centered on Gods, a term that once echoed like mere myth but now lodged in their psyches as undeniable truth.

The whirlwind of it all struck everyone as dreamlike. Yet, it progressed with such seamless flow. One breakthrough followed another, offering no pause for reflection. It seemed as if all events steered toward an organic and inescapable conclusion. An unseen force guided and molded every piece toward an inescapable fate, accelerating whenever they sought to ease the rush. "I think I'm misunderstanding something here." Arvyn's robust, shadowed features brimmed with inquiries. Her vivid red eyes gleamed with concentration as she fixed her gaze on Rhys instead of Henry. "Why am I sensing a Blood Path vibe from this guy? Could you clarify that for me?"

It went beyond her thirst for knowledge. Liora and Zephan were equally eager to grasp the truth unfolding, their focus locked on Rhys's form with the urgency reserved for a dire enemy on the field.

Until now, they had assumed Adyr pursued no fewer than 3 Paths, but doubts were creeping in that their assumptions might have been off from the beginning, a notion that unsettled them deeply.

"Well, that's normal." Henry replied with a chuckle, though his voice remained straightforward, as if stating the evident. "It shouldn't just be the Blood Path sensation you're picking up from him, however."

His statement held a subtle intrigue, yet the four Rank 4 Practitioners seized the hint at once. Their faces altered in subtle, measured shifts as they reassessed the scene before them.

Zephan's gaze sharpened a touch as he examined Rhys's physique more intently. He observed his footing and each sinew beneath the white attire. He noted the strain in his bearing and the faint solidity in his build, attempting to gauge the reality. Then he whispered, "He possesses the [Will] stat too?"

He glanced at Henry's hologram for validation, and upon spotting the affirmative gesture, astonishment struck him fiercely and without delay, confirming that his gut feelings held true.

But there was more to it.

"He also has [Physique], right?" Liora ventured next, detecting the indicators etched into his frame, the manner in which his form bore mass and potency beyond simple drills.

She wasn't certain. She posed the question for assurance. But catching Henry's nod in her direction too, a fresh surge of surprise swept the group. This one hit harder, as it began to outline a clear design.

[Vigor], [Will], and [Physique] formed three stats, each embodying the might of distinct gods on their own, and such a union wasn't intended for a single individual.

Discovering that one form harbored all three distinct forces was sufficient to shake their convictions and spark the shared query.

How?

Blood Path adherents also possessed 2 stats, but those followed a straightforward rationale, a grim truth they had long reconciled with.

Prior to embracing the Blood Path, each had adhered to another route, so upon corruption, they acquired the second stat, [Vigor], atop the one from their prior allegiance, akin to an indelible mark.

However, Rhys's situation diverged sharply. Based on their knowledge, he had emerged with 3 stats right away, innately, free of taint, without any prior route to account for the additional might.

Still, their viewpoints remained too limited to perceive that Rhys held even greater depths than they imagined, since this revelation alone strained their core beliefs about Paths.

Observing the mood tilt to his advantage, Henry chose to disclose further. "Beyond that, he possesses [Resilience] and [Sense], if that's your next question. Plus, he can wield Sparks from the remaining Paths as well."

He had slipped into the role of a savvy promoter. He was pitching the AXION Path. He outlined its full potential and the benefits of switching over. He selected his words with precision, scanning their reactions for openings.

And noting the stunned expressions, he knew his approach was succeeding, for even these seasoned fighters couldn't conceal the weight of the revelation.

Commanding all five stats was staggering enough, signaling that Rhys embodied the fused strength of five separate Gods— one vessel containing power meant for whole lineages.

Yet, his capability to employ Sparks from every other Path elevated it to outright exploitation, as if a core rule had shattered with no one spotting the exploit.

This held particular weight for Blood Path Practitioners, since they were restricted to Blood Path Sparks crafted by their leaders through bloodline gifts.

They couldn't even access Sparks from their former Paths.

Arvyn's initial bewilderment transformed into keen fascination upon absorbing these perks. "May I inquire about this Path's name and its essence?"

She lacked profound motives or longings like Kaelor, who aligned with the Blood Sect to preserve his endangered people, bearing that anguish as an enduring scar.

Her entry into the sect and shift to the Blood Path stemmed solely from her craving for strength and her drive to defy the established regime, a raw appetite that required no lofty justification.

Thus, encountering a Path so overwhelmingly advantageous ignited in her the sense that, should the opportunity arise, she'd pursue it herself, as it aligned perfectly with her priorities.

After all, she had altered her Path once before, so a second switch wouldn't sting much, would it?

Henry noted their engagement, and a wave of ease washed over him. His bold move was yielding results without rebounding. For the first instance in this dialogue, he sensed a genuine way ahead.

Arvyn and Kaelor showed particular receptivity, having dismissed notions of sacrilege or primary Paths from the outset, rendering them simpler to sway.

The absence of outright frowns from Zephan and Liora gave him hope that they too might embrace the AXION Path, regardless of differing drives.

Henry addressed them. "Regrettably, I cannot disclose the name just yet, since you must prove worthy of it."

He wasn't certain about repercussions from voicing it, so he withheld that key detail, holding it tight.

"As for its representation, I offer one word to capture it." He paused briefly to heighten the anticipation and suspense, allowing the quiet to draw them closer.

Then, in a weighted tone, he declared, "Balance."

At last, upon hearing the Path's core principle, Liora and Zephan's expressions shifted abruptly. Not in astonishment this round, but in dawning awareness, as if a concealed link had surfaced.

They exchanged glances, comprehension dawning across their features.

To date, Adyr's disclosures regarding his aims and endeavors in the Outer Region were straightforward: his actions would uplift the locals as well.

And at this juncture, they could finally discern the mechanism.

Their dwelling region had endured as the frailest among peers, overlooked and marginalized.

Even the dominant groups here—the Lunari, the Gorathim, and the Umbraen prior to their downfall—remained trapped in endless strife. They lacked the opportunity or cohesion to amass sufficient force to bolster the area and elevate its status.

Yet now, armed with insight into the Path Adyr introduced and its embodiment of balance, they started to glimpse a prospect they had never seized upon previously.