Chapter 80: Infinite Replication

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Infinite Replication

[Quest: Kill the Constellation Who Dared to Slay You]—COMPLETED

[Rewards: 1,000,000 System Points, 1× Binding Slot]

[Penalty for Failure: Your Power will be Sealed for 5 Years]

[Do you wish to receive the rewards?]

Aeon heard the system’s words and immediately replied, "Yes."

[Rewards received successfully.]

[You have gained: 1,000,000 system points, 1x Binding slot.]

Aeon was overjoyed when he heard this. Not only did he now have a massive hoard of system points to spend in the shop system, but he had also obtained another invaluable Binding slot.

Turning his gaze away from the notification, Aeon looked down at the lifeless body of Vorthak with an expression of sarcastic gratitude.

"Thanks, buddy. Your sacrifice will always be remembered," Aeon said, deliberately wiping away imaginary tears from his eyes.

He then refocused his attention back on the system and issued his next command.

"System, open the shop system."

[Of course, Master.]

Immediately, another glowing system window popped into his field of view. Aeon wasted no time and began browsing through the digital aisles.

The layout of the shop system was remarkably simple, with items neatly divided into clear categories. The main sections consisted of Special Talents, Physiques, Bloodlines, Cultivation Techniques, Weapons, and more.

Every single item ranged from the lowest F-rank all the way up to the legendary Infinite rank. Naturally, certain categories—such as weapons—utilized their own unique grading systems.

’So, there are even different ranking systems for specific items,’ Aeon thought to himself as his eyes scanned the interface.

On one hand, Aeon was utterly amazed by what he saw. "Damn, there is so much good stuff here. There are so many unique physiques, bloodlines, and abilities. They look absolutely incredible."

But the moment his eyes drifted toward the price tags, his sudden burst of excitement was instantly cut short.

"Why the heck do the baseline F-rank items consistently cost 100,000 points?!" Aeon roared in sudden anger.

As he continued browsing, Aeon calculated the pattern. Starting from F-rank and moving up to EX-rank, the cost of each tier multiplied by exactly 10x.

However, the moment an item reached the Divine rank, the price multiplier dramatically spiked to 1000x per tier. This meant that any item sitting at the peak of the Infinite rank carried a mind-boggling cost of 100 Nonillion points.

"How the hell am I supposed to buy these? How can anyone realistically accumulate Nonillions of system points?"

Aeon roared in pure frustration once again, his outbursts leaving the surrounding spirits completely confused by his erratic behavior.

After a few moments, Aeon calmed his breathing and forced himself to focus on the interface with a clear head.

’If I can’t outright buy the high-tier stuff for the time being, I need to take full advantage of my Infinite Evolution talent. I’ll just buy low-ranking items so that I can evolve them.’

With that strategic goal firmly in mind, Aeon combed through the shop interface with a very specific objective.

’If my Binding slots are strictly limited, why not look for a trait that allows me to copy what other beings already have?’ Aeon thought, a calculating smirk playing across his lips.

He immediately reached out to the system mentally. ’System, search for a special talent that allows me to copy everything perfectly. Alternatively, show me the lower-ranked abilities that possess the evolutionary potential to achieve such an effect.’

[Certainly, Master.]

Immediately following the confirmation, the system went to work, and the shop interface began scrolling rapidly.

It did not take long before the system pinpointed exactly what Aeon was searching for. A single, isolated option materialized on the screen. Aeon looked at the entry and tapped it to read the official name and description.

[Name: Mimicry]

[Rank: F-rank]

[Category: Special Talent]

[Description: Allows the user to imitate simple actions, skills, or techniques.]

[Cost: 400,000 system points]

Aeon nodded slowly as he read the description, but the listed price immediately baffled him.

’Why is the cost so much higher than the average F-rank item? It is glaringly obvious that this skill is weaker than almost any other F-rank special talent I’ve seen so far,’ Aeon questioned the system mentally.

[That is due to its hidden potential, Master. When paired with your Infinite Evolution talent, this baseline ability can transform into an incredibly unique and devastatingly powerful special talent.]

Deciding not to ponder the topic any longer, Aeon Made up his mind and immediately purchased the special talent.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations! You have received the special talent: Mimicry.]

[Do you wish to integrate it?]

’Yes,’ Aeon replied without a single second of hesitation.

[Integrating special talent: Mimicry...]

[Integrating... Integrating...]

[Ding!]

[Integration successful.]

Instantly, Aeon felt a strange, profound sensation wash over him as a deep connection formed with the new special talent. It locked into place seamlessly, feeling as though it had always been a natural part of his body.

But suddenly, the automated warning of his Infinite Evolution talent flared to life.

[Warning: The special talent ’Mimicry’ is fundamentally too weak and is currently being absorbed by your other Special talents.]

[Infinite Evolution activated.]

[Infinite Evolution is actively intervening to correct the core imbalance in the Master’s body.]

[Evolving the newly acquired special talent: Mimicry...]

In an instant, Aeon felt a sharp, agonizing pain as the fundamental matrix of his soul was carefully stripped away in certain areas, only to be immediately rewritten with something infinitely larger and entirely new.

He quickly dropped to the ground, crossing his legs and gritting his teeth to withstand the sudden onslaught of pain.

’Arrrgh! Damn it! I completely forgot to buy a pain-resistance special talent from the shop first!’ Aeon cursed, screaming silently in the confines of his mind.

[Evolution progressing... 10%... 30%... 50%... 70%... 99%... 100%]

[Ding!]

[Evolution completed successfully.]

[Congratulations!]

[You have gained a new special talent: Infinite Replication (Infinite)]

Aeon kept his eyes squeezed shut for a moment, taking a long, deep breath and exhaling slowly as the lingering, burning agony of the evolution gradually faded away.

"Huuuph!"

Aeon finally opened his eyes and looked directly at the floating system interface. The moment his gaze locked onto the name of his newly evolved special talent, his tense expression fractured into pure euphoria.

"Show me the full description of this new special talent," Aeon demanded urgently, his eyes practically glued to the glowing screen.

[Yes, Master.]

[Name: Infinite Replication (Infinite Grade)]

[Description: Allows the user to perfectly replicate anything—including talents, physiques, bloodlines, techniques, Laws, and even abstract concepts—without encountering any external limitations.]

[Effect 1: Endless Replication – Empowering the user to perfectly copy any targeted ability or trait without a cap on quantity or quality.]

[Effect 2: Infinite Synthesis – Grants the ability to seamlessly fuse replicated abilities, traits, bloodlines, or powers together to forge entirely unique, higher-tier forces.]

Aeon rapidly read through the description and its underlying effects. Instantly, a violent tremor of excitement ran through his entire body. Without a doubt, this single special talent would easily become one of the greatest assets in his entire arsenal.

Now, he was no longer restricted by the rigid, narrow limits of his Binding slots. He could successfully copy whatever he wanted, whenever he pleased.

Aeon stood up abruptly, his eyes immediately catching sight of the scattered corpses of the fallen Dread Reapers nearby.

"Let’s see what you can actually do," Aeon murmured, walking directly toward the pile of dead Dread Reapers.

He wanted to thoroughly test the mechanics of his new talent and become proficient with its activation requirements.

’Right... to copy something from a target, all I need to do initially is establish direct physical contact with the being. But as my mastery grows and I keep using it, I should eventually be able to copy anything from them with a mere thought.’

Aeon activated his telekinesis, lifting one of the dead bodies into the air and pulling it smoothly toward him.

As the corpse suspended itself in midair directly in front of him, Aeon pressed his fingers against the Dread Reaper’s cold head and uttered his command.

"Copy the Ruin Ability."

[Ding!]

[Replicating the Ruin Ability: Ruin Cleaver...]

[Replicating...]

[Ding!]

[Replication completed successfully.]

[You have gained: Ruin Ability – Ruin Cleaver (D-rank)]

[Do you wish to integrate the ability?]

[Warning: You will experience immense physical trauma as the raw Ruin Energy from this Ruin Ability will actively attempt to destroy your physical body and soul harshly. Please endure it.]

Hearing the ominous system warning, a cold chill ran straight down Aeon’s spine. Shaken, he immediately dived into the shop system and bought an insurance policy to protect himself.

"No pain, no gain, my ass!" Aeon cursed as he stared at his interface.

Seconds later...

[Ding!]

[Integration completed successfully.]

[You have received a new special talent:]

[Boundless Pain Immunity (Infinite): Grants the user absolute immunity to all forms of pain, including physical, spiritual, and existential pain, rendering him incapable of experiencing suffering regardless of its source or intensity, without impairing the user’s awareness of injuries or the damage inflicted upon their body.]

"Sweet," Aeon complimented aloud, a satisfied smile spreading across his face as he felt the soothing effect and deep cosmic connection of his newest Infinite-grade talent.

With the threat of agony completely neutralized, he turned his full focus back to the copied Ruin Ability, finally delivering his definitive command.

"Integrate the Ruin Ability."

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