Unholy Player Chapter 537 AXION - The Human Path

A peculiar sense of recognition washed over Kaelor too, prompting him to pull his eyes from the devices and quell the thrill building inside. "That guy... Could he be like us?" He wasn't referring to the Mechari lineage, but rather the Blood Path.

The aura emanating from Rhys mirrored that of a Blood Path devotee bearing the [Vigor] attribute—faint yet impossible to miss after years of exposure to it.

Each stat-focused Practitioner displayed unique characteristics that a keen observer could spot, revealing their chosen Path or attribute through subtle cues in their bearing, gait, and aura.

The [Will] attribute linked directly to motion. Individuals gifted with it excelled in swiftness, detectable just by observing their stride and actions, the shift of their balance, and the prompt response of their form to their thoughts.

[Physique], true to its title, concerned physical build. Folks with this attribute often boasted bulkier muscles and sturdier builds that appeared solid and weighty, even at rest.

Individuals embodying [Resilience] represented unyielding stamina. A skilled watcher could instantly gauge their durability, from the solidity of their posture to how they bore wounds.

Finally, those graced with the [Sense] attribute, despite their skill at masking it, remained detectable to the sharp-eyed.

It showed in their scanning glances and seamless integration with the environment. They held superior situational perception and keenly honed senses, picking up on minor motions, alterations in noise, and fluctuations in the atmosphere.

Regarding [Vigor], it remained exclusive to Blood Path adherents up to now.

This attribute connected to vitality and magnetism, imprinting a curious vibe. Bearers of it typically exuded innate charm, with enticing fragrances wafting from them and an intangible vital force that one sensed but never glimpsed.

Rhys, sharing this attribute, made no effort to conceal these telltale signs, allowing the pair of Blood Path devotees to swiftly identify his possession of it.

Liora and Zephan appeared stunned as well, marking their initial encounter with Rhys post his Practitioner awakening, the transformation striking them like a silent jolt.

They nearly pondered if Rhys had joined the Blood Path ranks until Henry dispelled the notion, intervening swiftly to prevent the idea from settling.

"Allow me to present our youthful leaders to you." Henry's holographic drone floated nearer, positioning itself to capture focus. He stressed 'young' deliberately, as it played a key role in the forthcoming presentation and the persona he aimed to project.

"This is Selina, a standout from our rising youth, presently undergoing preparation to serve as a devoted adherent to our sovereign."

Selina hadn't anticipated such an odd presentation, yet suspecting Henry's ulterior motive, she complied by dipping her head in a measured, courteous bow.

Next, the drone edged toward Rhys. "And this youth goes by the name Rhys..."

Rhys arched an eyebrow at the 'young' label, unclear on Henry's intent and disliking the sudden insertion into another's tale.

To be fair, his appearance had youthened, particularly following his ascent to Rank 3 in recent months. By human measures, he was aged, yet within Practitioner circles, he qualified as youthful too.

Without pause, Henry pressed on with the introductions. "He just wrapped up his regimen and earned the privilege of joining as a genuine disciple of our Lord."

Rhys inclined his head in acknowledgment too, avoiding any sign of deference to their Rank 4 visitors, holding his head steady to convey his grasp of etiquette and his superior position.

"Follower?"

On this occasion, the astonishment extended beyond Kaelor and Arvyn. Liora and Zephan echoed the term in astonishment, its implications crashing over them simultaneously.

In this realm, "Follower" held profound weight, especially when applied to someone who had lately been an ordinary mortal yet now faced them as a Practitioner; the word struck with force.

For Beyond natives, ascending to Practitioner status hinged entirely on fortune. The lucky ones drew divine notice and awakened as Practitioners, earning the opportunity and distinction to pursue the relevant God's Path, while most lived unseen and unchosen.

Yet Henry's phrasing suggested something far more staggering.

He described it as if Rhys had endured extended preparation before receiving

a Path as a reward, awakening as a Practitioner via their Ruler in a structured manner, not some fluke event.

Do they truly possess the power to awaken a mortal into a Practitioner? How is

that even feasible?

As Liora and Zephan mulled those questions, Kaelor and Arvyn reached even graver realizations, their dread honing into conviction.

They possess an actual God... A living deity supporting them...

Blood Path adherents relied on the Blood God, revered as the Crimson Sea's Master, for support.

Ancient and largely abandoned though He was, He remained divine and could bestow His Path upon completers of specific rites and devotees who invoked Him via that Path, repaying belief with might in His warped fashion. Yet even He lacked the ability to awaken mortals as Practitioners. He only tainted the Paths of existing ones, aiding or compelling shifts to Blood, sustaining on the present rather than forging anew.

Thus, to them, this faction purporting origins in the Central Region clearly enjoyed a genuine God's patronage. Unlike their declined deity, this one lived and commanded authentic authority, capable of forging destinies

rather than merely twisting them.

Noting their astounded faces, Henry sensed his pulse quicken with strain in his bosom, yet he maintained a composed voice, wary of betraying the stakes of his ploy.

His scheme aimed to convince the Blood Sect that humans enjoyed divine backing, and paired with the misconception of Central Region roots, it would instill dread and caution in Blood Path sorts toward humans.

Thus, any urges to assail them presently or later might get quelled, stifled prior to turning into deeds.

In this realm, might ruled all. Even feigning it could sow uncertainty among foes and prompt withdrawal, and such pause frequently proved sufficient

to preserve lives.

Henry harbored a further aim.

He sought to disclose the AXION Path to Liora and Zephan, then disseminate it among the Outer Region's other peoples, letting the concept propagate as gossip

often does.

Until now, humans had enacted a facade, deceiving others into assuming Central Region origins tied to a secretive quest, always keeping the quest's details hazy to evade contradiction. The moment had arrived to invent a quest, an objective to unveil, one that rang true and majestic.

That objective held that humans had ventured to the Outer Region to propagate their AXION Path, offering mortals the prospect of embracing their God's Path as followers, converting strangers into comrades via redemption and vow. Henry devised this notion upon discovering the

Blood Sect's existence.

Upon realizing an entity with parallel aims existed—seeking to extend the Blood Path and revive their God—he resolved to mold the whole human populace into a comparable guise, a reflection attuned to the realm's ways.

Rather than exposing themselves as extraterrestrials from afar intent on conquest, it proved wiser to offer a palatable narrative, one fitting neatly into locals' worldview.

Naturally, perils accompanied it, the foremost being that devotees of other Paths might brand them heretical and launch assaults to obliterate their Path, viewing AXION as a blemish demanding eradication.

Still, it was a gamble essential for expansion, since lingering obscure and confined equaled a slow demise.

Should Henry, right then, sway Zephan and Liora toward their cause and persuade them to embrace the Path Adyr devised, it would herald a fresh epoch, elevating the primary Paths to five from four, and rendering humans no longer enigmatic.

Winning over these duo of Blood Path adherents would prove even superior, given their deeper expertise here. Their aid would vastly accelerate the dissemination of Adyr's crafted Path and expedite insights into divine mechanics.