My attributes are increasing infinitely Chapter 409: Getting a new familiar
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Ethan waited with bated breath for Yumiko’s reply.
Housed within the Space Cube, he felt his chest tighten in anticipation.
Should his theory prove correct, he was destined to immediately ascend as one of the most formidable beings in all of creation.
After all, he had stood his ground against the Absolute Continuum might of "The Presence" and emerged alive.
Following the updated logic of the system, such a feat should trigger a monumental advancement.
However, Yumiko was about to dampen his soaring spirits.
[Master, the fundamental rule of the system dictates that you must engage an existence in combat and survive to replicate their peak capabilities.
Regarding "The Presence," no true battle occurred.
You retreated before a single genuine strike could be traded.
Consequently, that specific encounter does not qualify for a power copy.]
"Oh!"
The fire in Ethan’s eyes vanished instantly.
He felt completely drained of energy, resembling a balloon that had suddenly sprung a leak.
[However,] Yumiko added,
[You did engage in a struggle with Erebus.
You traded blows, experienced his conceptual essence, and successfully evaded his grasp.
Thus, the system will proceed to implement the power of Erebus.
You shall inherit the strength of a Top-Tier Source Authority being.]
Ethan’s mood brightened once more.
"Gaining power on par with that monster is more than enough for now.
He was absolutely horrifying.
With his level of strength, there is very little in this world I need to fear."
"Still, I can't roam freely without being hunted, and my ultimate evolution will have to stay on hold for a bit.
What a letdown."
Despite being on the verge of becoming a god-tier entity, Ethan felt as though a massive fortune had just slipped through his fingers.
He understood that he couldn't afford to remain stagnant.
Reaching out through their soul connection, he commanded his clone to prepare for the journey to the Dragon Origin World where Rose was located.
Rose’s situation was dire, and he didn't have a single moment to lose.
While his primary consciousness remained safely tucked away under the Space Cube’s protection, Ethan began to cultivate.
He was determined to advance his actual realm as well.
He glanced over at Ragnarok.
Though more than 438,000 years had passed within the accelerated time field, the refinement of the bloodline was a grueling process.
It would likely take millions of years to reach full completion.
Ethan shifted his main consciousness back into his avatar in the outside world.
This clone was currently traversing the void, though it labored under a disadvantage.
The Sword of Infinity was no longer in its possession.
During his frantic escape from the negative plane, survival had been his only priority, leaving no time to transfer the blade back to the clone.
"I'll just have to make do for now," the clone whispered.
Summoning his shadow army, they began their trek toward Rose's world.
The clone moved at a velocity that transcended the boundaries of epochs, far outstripping the speed of light.
Ethan, however, was following a calculated strategy.
His objective was to reach the domain of a legendary Source Authority Space Behemoth.
He knew he required the system’s power boost before stepping into such a perilous zone.
He mapped out his path with precision.
Given the distance to the territory, he maintained his maximum speed.
He also placed the bird he had previously captured into the time field.
As a high-tier creature, it also needed to refine its bloodline to unlock its true potential.
Eventually, the day drew to a close.
Within the silence of the void, a crisp chime resonated in Ethan’s mind.
[Ding!
The day has concluded.
Commencing power implementation.]
[Target: Erebus.]
[Power level: Peak Source Authority Level.]
[Status: Power is merging...]
Suddenly, a monstrous aura erupted from the clone's form.
The surge in power was breathtaking.
This wasn't merely a physical enhancement; it was a conceptual transformation.
Even the clone, possessing only 10% of Ethan's total strength, suddenly eclipsed any standard Source Authority being found in the positive or negative planes.
This explosive release of energy was like a beacon in the darkness.
For a fleeting second, every mighty entity in existence sensed a tremor in the fabric of space.
A fluctuation of this magnitude was impossible to mask entirely.
Ethan moved instantly.
Utilizing his newfound mastery of laws, he forced the rampant aura back into his body.
He compressed it, concealing it within the depths of his soul.
The powerful beings who had attempted to trace the ripple suddenly found the trail gone cold.
Ethan let out a long breath of relief.
He felt truly invincible.
"With this kind of power, I could likely end Erebus with ease.
If I still held the Sword of Infinity, I would have reached the Absolute Continuum level."
But Ethan wasn't one to take unnecessary risks.
He wasn't about to gamble with his life again so soon.
He decided to let the clone manage external affairs while he dedicated himself to a new objective.
He began researching a method to forge a permanent clone skill.
He envisioned a clone capable of housing even more power than his original body.
Such a tool would allow him to stay safe in the time field to cultivate for millions of years while his clone dominated the world.
Bolstered by his new strength, the clone no longer felt the need to hide.
He teleported straight into the center of the Space Behemoth's territory.
He strolled through the void as if he were taking a leisurely walk in a garden.
All pressure had vanished.
The crushing gravity and chaotic energies of the region, which would have obliterated a weaker being, failed to even move his hair.
The beast of this realm stood no chance against him.
"Begone from my domain, interloper!"
A profound, primordial voice thundered from the depths of space.
The sound caused the very void to vibrate.
"I have no desire for conflict, but if you test my patience, I will erase you!"
Ethan gave a faint smile.
Through his new power, he could see right through the bravado.
He could sense the sheer terror radiating from the creature.
It was a desperate bluff, an attempt to frighten a predator it knew it couldn't defeat.
Ethan hadn't intended to cause trouble, but the creature's threat sparked a shift in his mood.
A playful, mischievous grin spread across his face.
He began walking straight toward the source of the booming voice.
"I said, leave!
Do you seek death?"
The voice cried out again, now laced with clear desperation.
Ethan remained silent.
He lifted his hand and performed a simple grasping motion.
In an instant, the space before him tore open like thin parchment.
He reached into the rift, grabbed hold of something, and pulled it into the light.
"What in the..."
Ethan blinked in surprise.
He had been expecting a colossal, armored dragon or perhaps a serpent with many heads.
Instead, he was holding a round, white, fluffy ball.
It looked like a massive piece of lint equipped with two large, shimmering eyes.
This was the supposedly terrifying Source Authority Space Behemoth.
The sovereign of this entire sector was nothing more than a furry sphere.
The creature squirmed, fighting to escape Ethan's grip.
It flashed its tiny, needle-like teeth, trying its best to appear menacing.
"You're actually quite cute," Ethan chuckled.
"You're going to be my familiar.
That's settled."
"I'd choose death over servitude!"
The fur ball squeaked with a cold tone.
It puffed itself up, trying to look larger than it was.
"Is that so?"
Ethan’s smile remained, but his eyes turned cold.
He extended the index finger of his other hand.
A tiny sphere of dark energy manifested at the tip.
It was a lethal blend of Chaos and Entropy—a new offensive skill Ethan was experimenting with.
The moment that energy appeared, the fur ball went rigid.
As a creature of the void, it recognized true power instantly.
It knew the being holding it could wipe it from existence with a mere thought.
"I was only joking!" the fur ball blurted out.
Its voice shifted from cold to high-pitched and sugary sweet.
It began nuzzling its soft fur against Ethan’s cheek, acting as adorable as possible.
"Master, you look exceptionally handsome today!
I was merely testing your conviction!"
"Good," Ethan replied, patting its head.
"Something this cute should stick to cute tasks."
He used the system to scan the creature.
[Name: Astaroth]
[Realm: Source Authority]
[Species: Unknown Superior Being]
The system provided no further details.
It was an unidentified species originating from a higher plane.
"How curious," Ethan mused.
"We’ll uncover your true nature when the time is right.
Now, let’s move.
Your mistress, Rose, is waiting."
Tucking the fluffy beast under his arm, Ethan took a step forward.
His shadow flickered and vanished as he surged toward the Dragon Origin World.