Chapter 92: Whispers of the Worldpiercer
The sanctum's silence stretched, a vast canvas upon which the echoes of their recent trials still reverberated. Kael felt the shift within him, not just in power, but in presence. The Throne of Ascendancy wasn't merely a passive trait; it was a burgeoning reality, anchoring him deeper into his identity as a Sovereign. His wives, each now embodying aspects of their Mythic Bloodlines/Physiques, radiated their own refined power, forming an unspoken pact of formidable strength around him.
"A Heavenly Tribulation," Evelyne mused, her voice soft, "is often drawn to places of great energy convergence, or, conversely, utter desolation. It seeks to test one against the fundamental truths of the cosmos."
Selene nodded. "A peak, as I suggested, but one untouched by other sentient life. The fewer distractions, the purer the trial." Her silver eyes scanned the horizons of their internal map, already pinpointing potential locations.
"And it must be vast," Thalaria added, a faint crackle of latent lightning around her fingertips. "The sheer scale of power released during a Heavenly Tribulation… it can reshape landscapes."
"Perhaps," Valeria suggested, her gaze thoughtful, "a place known for ancient cataclysms? Where the world itself has already been scarred. Such a place might contain the destructive energies, rather than amplifying them towards populated areas."
Nysera, her face still bearing the faint echoes of the intense focus from her recent triumph over Serenthiel, simply watched Kael, her deep crimson eyes unwavering. Her quiet strength was a constant anchor.
Kael considered their words, the strategic implications of each choice. He needed isolation for safety, but also a crucible that could handle the immense energies. And then, there was Aelisa's parting warning: "entities beyond your current comprehension." That added a new layer of urgency to not just his own strength, but the collective power of his bonded wives.
"We need to spend some time in preparation," Kael decided, his voice firm. "Not just for the Tribulation, but for what comes after. Aelisa's words weren't idle threats. If this ascension draws unwanted attention, we need to be ready for anything."
He paused, a flicker of thought crossing his mind. "We also have a significant amount of Overflow EXP. While it's locked until the Tribulation, we should consider what skills or traits could be further empowered with Sin Points now, to maximize my chances."
The wives turned their attention to his status window, displayed for their collective review.
STATUS WINDOW: KAEL VIREN System Level: 47 EXP: 59,822,850,000 / 58,982,400,000 (Cap — Heavenly Tribulation Required) Overflow EXP (Stored): +12,000,000,000 (Locked until breakthrough) Realm: Skyshatter Realm — Tier 9/9 (MAX) HP: 85,900 / 85,900 Mana: 97,200 / 97,200
Stats (with buffs applied): Strength: 890 × 2.6 × 2 = 4,628 Endurance: 870 × 2.6 = 2,262 Willpower: 890 × 2.6 = 2,314 Charm: 960 × 2.6 = 2,496 Intellect: 790 × 2.6 = 2,054 Dexterity: 890 × 2.6 × 2 = 4,628
Sin Points: 165,480,000 / 100,000,000,000 Sin Tier: Warlord Rank
SKILL WINDOW Active Sin Skills: • Sovereign Flame Crush [+Max] • Wrathflare Lance [+Max] • Flamebind Chains [+Max] • Infernal Domain [+Max]
Passive Traits: • Crown of Dominion → Throne of Ascendancy [+Mythic] • Sovereign Union [+Enhanced] • Nullfire Core [+Enhanced] • Phoenix Mantle [+New]
Bloodline / Physique Traits: • Carnal Sovereign Core [+Enhanced] • Sin Catalyst Matrix [+Enhanced]
[Skill Upgrade Available — Spend Sin Points to enhance or evolve active/passive/bloodline skills] [Bonded Partner Skills Eligible for Sin Point Upgrade]
Bonded Wives (Mythic Bloodlines/Physiques Active): Selene — Skyshatter 9/9 (Mythic Eclipse Matron) — Requires Tribulation Evelyne — Skyshatter 9/9 (Starlit Ember Empress) Thalaria — Skyshatter 8/9 (Stormheart Valkyrie — Advanced 11 tiers) Nysera — Skyshatter 9/9 (Scarlet Hexmistress) Valeria — Skyshatter 8/9 (Verdant Windborne Queen)
Pet Panel: Emberfang — Infernal Flamebeast Cub (Tier 5) Vira — Sky Serpent Hatchling (Tier 2)
Cultivation Realms: Initiate → Essence Drawn → Veinwoven → Soulroot → Starforged → Sunbound → Moonglade → Skyshatter (MAX) → Worldpiercer → Heaven's Echo → Celestiaflame → Worldbreaker → Eternal Crown Next: Worldpiercer (Requires Heavenly Tribulation)