My attributes are increasing infinitely Chapter 471: Power scale of this world is crazy

"So, this is the World of Elysium," Ethan whispered to himself.

These words escaped his lips as he surveyed the bizarre terrain. Overhead, the sky flickered with a faint, silvery luminescence, giving the impression that unseen threads were intertwined throughout the atmosphere. In the distant horizon, mountains loomed like ancient, eternal sentinels, while forests stretched out into the distance, endless and vast. Everything possessed a sense of absolute stability—perhaps too much stability.

Ethan perceived it the moment he arrived.

The fabric of this space was incredibly dense.

"Yumiko," he inquired calmly, "have you managed to establish a connection with the system governing this world?"

A short silence passed before her familiar voice resonated within his mind.

[Negative, Master. I am unable to connect to it at this moment.]

Ethan’s brow furrowed slightly.

"What is the reason?"

[The local system functions based on the Broken Law of Infinity. However, its scale is far grander than my current permissions allow. It is actively preventing me from initiating any form of contract.]

Ethan’s expression tightened.

"Explain that to me in simpler terms."

Yumiko replied with patience.

[Only two paths lie before us right now.]

[The first is for you to manually link with the world’s system. However, proceeding with that would likely lead to the complete deletion of my essence during the synchronization.]

Ethan’s demeanor chilled instantly.

"That option is off the table."

His tone held no room for argument.

Yumiko went on.

[The second path is to have the world system recognize me as an ally rather than an intruder.]

Ethan folded his arms, deep in thought.

"And how are we meant to achieve that?"

[You must increase your Law Strand until it spans one hundred kilometers.]

Ethan blinked in surprise.

"You need one hundred kilometers?"

[Yes.]

Yumiko explained in a clinical tone.

[Once your Law Strand attains that length, I will possess sufficient authority to negotiate with the world system. I can then offer that hundred-kilometer strand as a tribute.]

[Following that sacrifice, the system will acknowledge me as part of its foundation. I will reboot within the system, integrating directly into its operations.]

Ethan exhaled slowly.

"So, we are essentially bribing the system."

[That is a simple but accurate summary.]

He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"And what do I stand to gain from this?"

[Once I am integrated, I can provide you with direct support. Furthermore, the world’s restrictions will lose their crushing hold over your abilities.]

Yumiko paused for a moment, adding a caveat.

[Additionally, when the moment arrives, you will need to determine which attribute to double each day. Doubling your physique or spirit would offer little advantage in this current setting.]

Ethan nodded slowly.

"I understand."

He looked down, beginning to calculate the requirements.

"My Law Strand currently measures approximately thirty kilometers."

His clone still remained within the trial realm.

"Assuming my clone finishes the trial successfully, I should receive roughly one hundred million units of divine energy."

Ethan began his mental conversions.

"That would expand my Law Strand by roughly fifty kilometers."

His eyes narrowed as he realized the gap.

"That leaves me twenty kilometers short."

After a brief pause, he asked,

"Is there a more rapid way to extend the Law Strand?"

Yumiko responded without hesitation.

[Indeed.]

[You can accumulate faith from the inhabitants of this realm.]

Ethan raised an eyebrow.

"Faith? Are you suggesting I start a cult or something?"

Yumiko immediately dismissed the suggestion.

[Absolutely not. If you openly act as a god in this place, you will surely be hunted down and destroyed quickly.]

Ethan gave a dry, humorless laugh.

"Good to know."

Yumiko continued her explanation.

[Instead, simply provide help to those in need. There are countless people here disconnected from the world system, trapped permanently at Level 1. By assisting them and improving their quality of life, some may develop sincere faith in you. That devotion can be transmuted into divine energy.]

Ethan listened in silence.

A thought struck him suddenly.

"Wait. How do you know all of this information?"

His voice was laced with curiosity.

"Didn't you just say you couldn't link with the system?"

Yumiko answered calmly.

[That is true. However, this world system is built upon a fractured version of the Infinity Law. Since my code is rooted in you, and you possess the true Infinity, I can glean fragments of low-level data from the surrounding laws.]

Ethan gave a slow nod.

"That makes sense."

He gazed out at the strange forest once more.

"So, following that logic..."

His eyes narrowed.

"...the Level 1 beings here should, in theory, be Absolute Continuum entities. In our universe, that level already equates to a godlike status. What kind of help would they even need from me?"

Yumiko’s reply was succinct.

[Demonstrating that is quite simple. Attempt an annihilation-class skill at full power.]

Ethan blinked.

"Are you serious right now? If I start leveling the terrain as soon as I show up, won't I get marked as a villain?"

Yumiko remained steady.

[Just proceed. You will understand the reality of this place immediately.]

Ethan let out a sharp sigh.

"Fine. Let’s put it to the test."

He reached out, manifesting his weapon—the Sword of Infinity.

The blade shimmered with a faint, cosmic radiance.

He raised the sword with steady precision and swung.

"Extinction Sword Technique."

The slash tore through the atmosphere with lethal efficiency. In his home universe, this single strike would have erased entire timelines, collapsing space, time, and matter into a void. With his current mastery of the Sword, he was comfortably at Grade 3 Absolute Continuum Level, more than enough to wipe out anything from a lower dimensional plane.

Or, at least, that should have been the outcome.

The sword energy slammed into a nearby tree.

A muted thud reverberated through the trees, followed by absolute silence.

Ethan stared at the result.

The tree remained upright. A solitary, lengthy cut marked its bark, but that was all. Nothing erupted. No destruction followed. The surrounding space held its shape perfectly, without even a hint of spatial warping.

His eyes widened in shock.

"Are you kidding me?"

He turned his attention toward a massive boulder nearby.

"Let's try that again."

The blade flashed once more.

Another strike landed with terrifying force. A sharp, metallic sound rang out, then silence returned.

Ethan stepped forward to inspect the damage.

A thin, shallow scratch marred the surface of the rock. Just a scratch.

He stared at the stone for several seconds before muttering,

"What on earth is happening? Is everything in this world incredibly tough, or have I suddenly become weak?"

Yumiko finally offered the explanation.

[Neither. The structural integrity of space and time here is exceptionally reinforced. Every fundamental element in this realm possesses stability far beyond your expectations. Consequently, your destructive capabilities are heavily suppressed.]

Ethan listened in stunned silence as she continued.

[Outside this world, you are a high-tier Absolute Continuum entity. However, here, your effective output is reduced to that of a Level 2 combatant.]

Ethan blinked slowly.

"Level 2?"

[Yes. Your abilities are being compressed by the immense dimensional pressure of this realm. The Level 1 beings here are merely ordinary, everyday people by local standards. If they were to travel outside, however, they would appear as godlike beings. It is similar to how a fourth-dimensional entity might appear omnipotent within a three-dimensional space.]

Ethan finally grasped the gravity of the situation.

"The scale of power in this world is absurd."

He sheathed the Sword of Infinity. The forest no longer looked like an easy path of progress. He had entered thinking he would be an unstoppable force, but now he realized he was barely above average.

After a moment of contemplation, he asked,

"Alright. What is my next move?"

Yumiko replied instantly.

[You should join a guild. They are the core organizations of Elysium. They manage missions, provide training, and document vital system intel. If you wish to learn the rules of this world quickly, it is the most efficient path forward.]

Ethan looked toward the mountains in the distance, a faint, determined smile touching his lips.

"Right then. Let's see how this crazy world operates."