Chapter 247: The Incredible Power Of Divine Axe Art

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After having obtained the Divine Axe Art SSS Rank Talent, Riven decided to test it right away and see how strong it truly was, especially after witnessing its clear compatibility with his divine weapon.

"Let’s see..."

Riven firmly held the divine weapon as he swung it against the mountain he had pierced earlier. He flew high into the air with his Dragon Wings and then unleashed Horizon Cross, a super long-ranged physical attack that released the full force of the axe through concentrated Blade Energy.

The result was massive and far beyond what he had expected.

RUMBLE!

BOOOOOMMM!!!

The entire mountain was cleaved cleanly apart and crumbled into countless pieces that cascaded downward in a thunderous avalanche of rock and dust. Sure, it was the smallest mountain in the area and far smaller than many that could be found on Earth, but this feat alone remained truly massive and left him momentarily stunned by the raw destructive power.

"Incredible...!" Riven spoke aloud as he felt the pure power of his weapon coursing through every muscle and bone. "Ugh?!"

However, he instantly felt a sharp strain in his arm. He noticed his bones nearly fracturing under the force while his muscles were pulled and stretched to their limits.

Just like with that other high-tier skill, it seemed the force of these new skills and talents was simply beyond ordinary mortal limits. Even after growing so much stronger, his body still suffered this kind of backlash.

Fortunately he had also improved his regeneration greatly. His bleeding arm quickly returned to normal within moments, the torn tissue knitting itself back together under the influence of his enhanced recovery.

"I guess I have to pace myself with these techniques," he concluded after a deep breath. "I cannot spam them as I please and instead must use them within careful intervals."

After that brief test he turned his attention to the last Talent he had acquired before checking his bonus stats, which were already making his body overflow with even more power and energy.

Ding!

[Talent Acquired: [Toxin Core – D Rank]: A crystallization of dark toxins can be created within your body to strengthen the power of your poisons and to rapidly synthetize new types of poisons to adapt to the foes you battle and face. The Toxin Core can be connected to your Dantian and Meridian to rapidly enhance the flow of Ki across your body, while serving as a detoxifier of foreign substances, curses, and poisons. However, if it’s shattered, you may receive a backlash.]

[x10,000 Reward Multiplier Activated!]

[Talent: [Toxin Core – D Rank] has been multiplied by x10,000!]

[You have acquired the Talent: [Abyssal Venom Core – SSS+ Rank]: The crude Toxin Core has been refined into an Abyssal Venom Core, a living nexus of adaptive toxins born from the fusion of the spiritual impurities of every creature you have ever consumed. These cores can be created within any Meridian or Dantian of your body, constantly circulating refined venom through your bloodstream, meridians, and mana channels. You can instantly synthesize and release any toxin you have previously encountered, or invent entirely new ones, by simply willing it. Poisons you create ignore 90% of natural resistance and can target physical, spiritual, and magic defenses. The core also acts as an absolute filter: any foreign toxin, curse, or pathogen that enters your body is instantly dismantled, analyzed, and added to your arsenal. If shattered, the core detonates in a catastrophic Abyssal Plague that can sterilize an entire zone for decades, but it will regenerate after one full day naturally, or instantly if you use Ki, Mana, and Spirit Energy. Synergy: Divine Spirit Heart + Abyssal Venom Core = Divine Abyssal Venom Spirit King Immortal Scripture.]

"Oh, it overlaps with Ten Thousand Poisons Heart Sutra?" wondered Riven as he carefully read every line. "But it’s not useless! With this I can Cultivate Inner Poisons even faster! And I can continuously create more of my own as I consume them and let them endlessly course through my body. How convenient."

Riven smiled with genuine interest. He rapidly sat cross-legged on the ground and began practicing the Talent’s power. Within moments he generated Ten Abyssal Venom Cores — his current limit — and carefully spread them across several key areas of his body, linking each one to major meridians and his central Dantian.

BA-DUM.

BA-DUM.

BA-DUM.

BA-DUM!!!

Almost instantly the Ten Thousand Poison Heart Sutra responded with great compatibility. It utilized all Ten Abyssal Venom Cores to spread and synthesize new poisons at an accelerated rate. All the toxins he had previously gathered began creating countless new combinations that reproduced one after another in rapid succession. At the same time the process forced Riven’s body into a state of constant, controlled sickness as each new poison was tested against his system.

"Ugh...!"

He had to endure every newly created poison for a short period before completely assimilating it. The experience made him feel deeply sick and repeatedly want to puke. Extreme pain flared through his entire body, accompanied by waves of nausea and a dozen other unpleasant symptoms. He certainly could not keep this intense process going forever, so he stopped for the time being and settled after successfully forming ten new poisons.

"It’s good but... ugh, it leaves me slightly sick for some time."

He began to slowly relax and generate more antidotes until he fully recovered his natural healthy state. Once the last traces of discomfort faded, he looked up at the sky in silence and watched the sun gradually disappear behind the distant horizon.

Then...

Ding!

[Predator Class Level 130 reached.]

[Gluttony Triggered.]

[x10,000 Reward Multiplier Activated!]

[Vitality +2,500,000 | Mana +2,000,000 | Strength +3,000,000 | Endurance +2,500,000 | Intelligence +1,500,000 | Agility +1,500,000 | Spirit +1,000,000.]

"So many stats!"

The sudden flood of raw power made his entire body thrum with newfound vitality. Every muscle, every meridian, and every drop of blood seemed to burn brighter and stronger than before. Riven clenched his fists and felt the overwhelming increase settle deep into his foundation, already wondering how much further these gains would carry him in the battles still to come.

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