Power of Runes Chapter 410: Making his own AI (1)

Two months have passed since then.

Precisely two months had elapsed from the moment Ash emerged from his extended session of deep comprehension, and during this period, numerous events unfolded. Most notably, Eric regained consciousness.

He appeared far healthier than previously, more vibrant and composed, resembling an individual who had at last recovered from bearing a burdensome load for an eternity. The weariness that had once shrouded him was gone, supplanted by a serene and balanced presence.

In the preceding two months, Ash devoted the majority of his efforts to hearing Eric out. He refrained from interjecting or pressing him, permitting Eric to gradually narrate all the discoveries and innovations he had pursued across 3570 years.

Concept by concept, principle after principle, Ash internalized every detail. The vast knowledge Eric had honed over millennia, Ash mastered in mere weeks, dissecting intricate ideas with remarkable simplicity.

This feat, however, left Eric visibly downcast. It stemmed not from envy, but from a subtle melancholy. Witnessing another absorb in days what demanded eons of seclusion and unyielding toil was profoundly unsettling.

Yet, to his astonishment, Ash succeeded in lifting Eric's spirits, speaking steadily and pointing out that those 3570 years held immense value, for without such groundwork, Ash could never have comprehended it so swiftly.

It seemed Ash was gradually acquiring the knack for uplifting others.

Ultimately, even Ash marveled at the enhancement in his comprehension speed and the rapidity with which he now grasped concepts. His mind no longer wandered or conflicted. Data flowed in and organized itself coherently, forging links nearly instantaneously. Tasks that formerly required prolonged concentration now needed just relaxed focus.

He credited this shift to his acquired ability [Insight] and felt greatly content with his boosted learning capacity, understanding that this advancement arose directly from the metamorphosis he experienced beyond his inner realm.

Today, Ash lounged in a rocking chair positioned beneath the Soul Tree's canopy. The foliage overhead fluttered gently, projecting dancing motifs of sunlight and shade onto the earth below. He observed the tranquil splendor of the Soul Tree, permitting the peaceful ambiance to soothe his thoughts as the chair rocked in a gentle, rhythmic motion.

Meanwhile, he activated his [Eye of Omniscience] to examine his personal details.

With the Eye of Omniscience having grown more potent, the presentation of his stats had evolved considerably. The interface now appeared sharper and more structured than earlier.

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════════ " STATUS " ════════

[Name] – Ash Burn

[True Name] –

[Title] – Limit Breaker, Perfect Existence.

[Race] – No name yet given

[Biological Age] – 20 Years

[Soul Age] – 5887 Years

[Class] –

[Rank] –

[Bloodline] – Evolving (In progress)

[Lifespan] – Indeterminable

[Affinity]

Lightning • Life • Death • Space • Time • Blood • Aether •

Fire • Water • Ice • Void • Darkness • Shadow • Light •

Corruption • Curse

═══════ " ATTRIBUTES " ═══════

[Strength] – Indeterminable

[Agility] – Indeterminable

[Vitality] – Indeterminable

[Intelligence] – Indeterminable

[Stamina] – Indeterminable

[Charm] – Indeterminable

[Mana] – Indeterminable

[Note] – Body Formation In Progress

══════ " HIDDEN ATTRIBUTES " ══════

[Luck] – 0

[Willpower] – 101

[Soul Power] – 300

═══════ " TRAITS " ═══════

◈ Codex of Creation

◈ [Ichor of Runes] – Blood

◈ [Omnificence] – Heart

◈ [Omnipresence] – Skeleton Frame

◈ [Omniform] – Flesh & Muscles

◈ [Omnipotence] – Energy Veins

◈ [Omniscience] – Brain

═══════ " SKILLS " ═══════

" ACTIVE "

Omni Thought • Hundred Poison Immunity • Absolute Concealment •

Transcendent Step • Soul Vault • Soul Library •

Eye of Omniscience • Arcane Foresight

Energy Devour • Synthesis • Assimilation

Blood Manipulation • Blood Clone • Blood Rebirth • Blood Magic •

Blood Absorption • Blood Memory • Blood Heal •

Blood Domination • Blood Assimilation

Fire Manipulation • Ice Manipulation • Darkness Manipulation •

Shadow Manipulation • Light Manipulation • Aether Manipulation •

Water Manipulation • Earth Manipulation • Space Manipulation •

Lightning Manipulation

Size Manipulation • Shapeshifting • Air Walking • Flight •

Bone Manipulation • Weight Manipulation • Body Control • Hibernation

Telepathy • Telekinesis • Illusion •

Dream Manipulation • Memory Absorption •

Memory Manipulation • Mind Control

Clairvoyance • Night Vision • Life Vision • Death Vision •

Soul Sight • Weakness Detection • Destruction Beam • Gaze of Dominance

" PASSIVE "

Blind Authority • Immortal • Void Born • True Equilibrium •

Mirror Growth • Unified Self • Crown of Thought •

Immutable Vitality • Truth Sense

Immortal Spark • Flexible Skeleton • Immortal Bones •

Predatory Senses • Muscle Memory • Great Metabolism

Titan’s Vitality • Eternal Youth • Boundless Stamina •

Undying Endurance • Titan’s Strength

Hyper Intuition • Parallel Thinking • Hive Mind •

Insight • Multi-Directional Vision

══════ " RUNES " ══════

Rune of Stability • Rune of Knowledge • Rune of Life •

Rune of Balance • Rune of Concealment • Rune of Death •

Rune of Space • Rune of Harmony • Rune of Truth •

Rune of Time • Rune of Wish (Fragment) ×1

══════ " SOUL BOUND " ══════

◈ Eclipse

◈ Primordial Serpent

══════ " RUNE COMPREHENSION " ══════

[Rune of Space] – 1.003% (260 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Truth] – 2.008% (520 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Balance] – 2.008% (520 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Knowledge] – 4.012% (1040 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Life] – 5.324% (1380 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Death] – 5.324% (1380 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Time] – 1.003% (260 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Harmony] – 6.019% (1560 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Concealment] – 1.003% (260 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Stability] – 2.008% (520 / 25,920 Glyphs)

[Rune of Wish] – 2.008% (520 / 25,920 Glyphs)

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[Note]

Magic Circle Replacement Section has been removed.

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A grin of deep contentment spread across Ash’s features as he scanned his comprehensive stats.

And small wonder? Previously, upon forfeiting his [Initiate of Runes] power that enabled skill creation, he had firmly expected a lengthy hiatus before reacquiring the ability to learn fresh skills, much less invent one independently.

That power formed his core, and relinquishing it was no trivial choice. For a time, he had braced himself for a hampered path ahead, anticipating that advancement would grind to a sluggish pace.

Yet see how destiny toys with mortals—one instant plunging into desolation, the next elevating to bliss. It raises you sufficiently to evoke the essence of optimism.

Likewise, security can flip to peril in a heartbeat. He had internalized this truth across the entirety of his dual existences.

Presently, his arsenal of skills surpassed what he might have forged in a brief span. These were no superficial or fragmented abilities, but polished, steadfast, and seamlessly woven into his essence, as though inherent from the start.

In summary, he felt profoundly gratified by his development, a contentment rooted not in hubris but in a serene recognition of the strides achieved.

"Finally, four years have elapsed in the external realm..... Time outside surely didn't pause for me."

Ash whispered while gazing at his biological age on the display.

20 years old.

Though four years had ticked by in the outer world, over 5000 years had unfolded within, forging a vast chasm between Ash's perspective and those of his acquaintances. The burden of those eras didn't etch his visage, but it accumulated in his psyche, stratified like ancient deposits.

Truth be told, he sensed no alteration from prior, yet claiming identity with his initial comprehension self would be false.

He vividly remembered that earlier incarnation—the restlessness, the limited vision, the drive to validate himself.

Ash had transformed; his outlook had shifted, his focuses had realigned, his mentality had ripened, and he was emerging reborn.

This wasn't a flashy overhaul, but a subtle molding achievable only through millennia of quiet introspection.

As his musings began drifting toward Elysia, Ash reined them in and redirected attention to his status panel.

"My Race.....what name shall I bestow..? Being its originator, the title will shape all that ensues."

Initially, spotting it puzzled Ash, but after some adjustments, he discovered he could designate his race's name, given his pioneering status.

This epiphany momentarily dazed him, yet it sparked a subtle thrill.

A host of labels surfaced in his thoughts, but each rang hollow and novice-like, so he discarded them promptly. Certain ones seemed overly pompous for a nascent entity, while others failed to capture his inner depth.

Naming wasn't his forte, a fact Ash acknowledged candidly, knowing haste would yield poorer results. Hence, he proceeded leisurely, allowing the concept to emerge organically rather than pursuing it aggressively.

[A/N: Ahem!!! This is definitely not me sharing my own thoughts.]

Beyond that, his Class and Rank remained empty, akin to his True Name, and he remained uncertain if they'd persist so or evolve.

Regarding his bloodline, lifespan, and attributes, they registered as Evolving or Indeterminable due to his body's ongoing incompleteness and formation, lacking fixed metrics.

This aligned with reason, as an entity mid-shaping defied exact quantification.

His traits caught his eye next; most aligned with prior knowledge, yet one detail prompted a slight furrow in his brow.

The ranking beside Codex of Creation had disappeared... It once bore a progression level, being a developmental trait.

Now, the puzzle lingered: was this fleeting, or would it lack ranking entirely? If so, how might it advance? Without a gauge, what metric would track its evolution?

"Well, I'll discover it in due course...no need to fret... Worrying over uncontrollable factors yields nothing."

Thus, Ash reclined further in the chair, letting the soft whisper of overhead leaves pierce the quiet as his consciousness eased back into tranquil vigilance.

Suddenly, a voice addressed him.

"There you are."

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