My attributes are increasing infinitely Chapter 504: Hidden Sage Village

"Oh? What sort of intriguing developments are occurring?" Ethan inquired, his curiosity piqued as he shifted forward slightly.

Yumiko let out a soft chuckle, her tone laced with amusement as she responded.

[A figure named Veldanava has emerged within the domain of the Dark Alliance and has seized complete authority. He is currently endeavoring to locate you, with the intention of evaluating the potential worth of every single life form across the seven continents of the heroes.]

Ethan’s brow furrowed in concentration as he absorbed her words. Yumiko continued without missing a beat.

[Consequently, any being who has surpassed level 135 will soon face direct assault or subjugation by him. The Founder, in particular, is poised on the brink of a dire predicament.

"Seeking me out?" Ethan questioned, his voice tinged with bewilderment. "For what purpose would he pursue me?"

Yumiko’s voice adopted a more serious cadence, though a subtle thread of humor persisted. [You have activated the talent for producing gray mist. However, there exists another individual who possesses a diminished iteration of this very ability. He is the orchestrator behind the mutated creatures imbued with the gray mist.]

She paused momentarily before proceeding.

[He harbors the conviction that such a power should be solely his dominion. This rationale prompted him to dispatch one of his twelve generals previously to eliminate you. The peculiar irony lies in the fact that you are not even a blip on his suspicion radar as the true origin of this ability, despite the Dark Alliance having already alerted him to your anomalous powers.]

Ethan became quiet, contemplating the entirety of her account. The omniscient core was intrinsically his own talent, implying that any information Yumiko possessed was also directly accessible to him. Nevertheless, he had cultivated a reliance on her explanations, finding solace in her guidance. This ingrained habit meant he had seldom utilized the talent independently.

Now, however, the circumstances necessitated absolute clarity.

He gradually closed his eyes and initiated the omniscient core himself.

Instantly, an overwhelming torrent of information flooded his consciousness. It was as if the entirety of the external world had been unfurled and laid bare before him. Innumerable details, histories, structures, and concealed truths flowed ceaselessly, each fragment of knowledge interlocking seamlessly with the next.

The passage of time seemed to dilate as he assimilated everything.

Upon reopening his eyes, he possessed a comprehensive grasp of the continents of the heroes.

"Yumiko," Ethan stated placidly, "procure the necessary materials to enhance Nini. I am confident she will become significantly more valuable if her capabilities are augmented."

Yumiko responded without delay, her tone shifting to that of meticulous explanation. [Master, Nini has already ascended to the zenith of what is considered a treasure. To further elevate her, you will need to integrate her with your law strand. Upon completion of this process, she will metamorphose into a proto-world, a semi-infinite realm rivaling Elysium in stature. However, additional materials will be requisite for this transformation.]

Ethan’s expression turned contemplative.

In Nini’s absence, his personal time field could accelerate time by a factor of one million. This capability alone was already extraordinary. Yet, with Nini’s incorporation, the acceleration would surge to one trillion times its base rate.

Even so, Ethan recognized that upon reaching level 500 or beyond, even this immense acceleration might begin to feel insufficient.

He exhaled slowly before finalizing his decision.

"Acquire the materials," he commanded with resolve. "I intend to make her as potent as possible, and I desire its swift execution."

Yumiko paused briefly before offering her reply. [In that event, Master, there is only one locale that comes to mind where you can obtain all the requisite materials concurrently. That place is known as the Hidden Sage Village.]

Ethan’s eyebrow arched. "The Hidden Sage Village? Why does that name evoke imagery from a fictional ninja saga? What is its unique significance?"

Yumiko patiently elucidated. [Every inhabitant within that village surpasses level 300. Even their newborns possess such formidable strength. Despite this, none are cognizant of their own extraordinary nature.]

She continued, her voice unwavering.

[The hero of the sixth continent stumbled upon this location inadvertently. Post-departure from the village, he ascended to become a hero of his continent. He even penned a chronicle detailing his experiences there. Subsequently, numerous powerful beings attempted to ascertain the village's whereabouts, yet all attempts proved fruitless. Over time, it became regarded as mere legend, and the name itself was bestowed by that very hero.]

Ethan’s eyes ignited with keen interest.

"Then, we shall proceed there," he declared without hesitation. "En route, we shall also hunt the twenty monsters required for my breakthrough to level 100."

The instant his decision was made, his form dematerialized from the tower.

...

Beyond the castle walls, the Founder was engrossed in the hunt of low-tier monsters, aiming to accelerate Ethan's progress.

Suddenly, his countenance contorted, a mixture of shock and fury washing over him.

He sensed it unmistakably.

Ethan had departed.

"No!" he bellowed, his voice reverberating through the vicinity.

"Why would he leave at this critical juncture?" he questioned with mounting panic. "Could he have discerned something? That's utterly impossible. My treatment of him was impeccable."

Just as he was preparing to give chase, an overwhelming premonition of peril enveloped his entire being. Every fiber of his instinct urged him to escape.

Yet, a grim certainty settled within him: it was already too late.

A singular presence loomed directly behind him.

With agonizing slowness and profound reluctance, the Founder turned.

His gaze met that of a middle-aged man, whose appearance was utterly unremarkable. Nothing about his features stood out, yet his composed stare held an immeasurable gravitas.

The Founder swallowed with difficulty, coaxing a strained smile onto his lips.

"My good sir," he inquired cautiously, "is there any way I might be of assistance?"

The man observed him in silence for a beat before speaking.

"You are a chimera, a fusion of disparate talents," Veldanava stated in a level, even tone. "You have consumed numerous prodigies brimming with potential."

The Founder felt as if his very soul had been laid bare, his deepest secrets exposed without the slightest defense.

"Who are you?" he demanded, the tremor of fear evident in his voice.

"My identity is of no consequence," Veldanava responded. "What matters is that your demise is assured if you disregard my instructions."

The Founder's throat constricted.

"What commands do you have?" he asked, his tone meticulously measured.

"Scrutinize every individual within your clan," Veldanava instructed. "Identify those who have recently attained level 10 or any significant cultivation realms and provide me with their details."

The Founder accepted the directive after a fleeting moment of hesitation, nodding in agreement.

"Understood."

"Excellent," Veldanava acknowledged. "I have also been apprïsed of a particularly noteworthy young individual within your clan. Bring him to me as well. You will find me at the central headquarters of the Dark Alliance."

With that, he dissolved into nothingness, leaving no trace of his presence.

The Founder remained motionless for a spell, then swiftly resolved his immediate course of action.

Ethan was unequivocally his supreme priority.

...

Concurrently, Ethan had already materialized beyond the castle's confines, subtly altering his physical form and aura to ensure his anonymity.

Yumiko's voice resonated within his consciousness.

"The forest in this vicinity has become perilously unsafe for continued hunting. Discretion dictates we vacate the continents of the heroes entirely."

Ethan gave a slight nod. "Understood."

For an average individual, traversing between continents would necessitate an extraordinary expenditure of time, potentially spanning millennia, given the sheer immensity of each landmass.

However, Ethan possessed knowledge of clandestine teleportation nexus points dispersed throughout the world. These conduits rendered the vastness of distance utterly insignificant.

...

Within the confines of the trial tower's unique dimension, Ethan's clone had successfully concluded its assigned mission.

It had meticulously devised a comprehensive suite of martial techniques for the betterment of humanity and ensured their widespread dissemination.

The clone stood motionless, absorbed in profound contemplation.

"My primary self is imbued with the omniscient core," it mused internally. "Might I be capable of unraveling this tower's mysteries by leveraging that extraordinary ability?"

The prospect was undeniably alluring.

Gradually, it closed its eyes, preparing to invoke its unique talent.

At that precise juncture, Yumiko's voice pierced the air, carrying an uncharacteristic undertone of profound caution.

"Master, exercise extreme vigilance. The secrets held within this tower are intrinsically linked to entities that have transcended level 500."