CHAPTER 252: A NEW STAT (PART 3)

A person’s soul solidified only after becoming a Legend Rank Warrior. Even then, the main method to strengthen one’s soul was still through Meditation Techniques.

Although a solidified soul would continue to grow stronger as a person cultivated their Source Core, the rate of improvement wasn’t significantly different from before the soul’s solidification.

In simple terms, the primary method to strengthen the soul was the Meditation Technique.

Even if a person cultivated their Source Core and advanced in level, to truly enhance their soul, they still needed to practice a Meditation Technique, as it remained the most effective source of spiritual growth.

But just now, Azrael suddenly thought of the free stat points he received after leveling up, thanks to his Eternal Grade Bloodline.

He could freely allocate those stat points to his Strength, Stamina, Agility, and Cosmic Energy.

It was because these stats were visible on his Status Window that he could increase them through free stat points.

Then, a thought crossed his mind.

If other stats could appear on his Status Window, could he also increase them using free stat points?

As that idea formed in his mind, he recalled his Causality Points, the mysterious resource capable of granting simple wishes.

He wasn’t entirely sure whether unlocking a new stat on his Status Window would count as a "simple wish" or not. But if it did and if it could be fulfilled through his Causality Points...

Azrael’s eyes flashed with sudden excitement, and without hesitation, he made his wish aloud.

"I want to unlock my Spirit Stat."

Azrael stared intently at his Status Window after making the wish, waiting for a reaction from the Causality Points.

A few seconds later, a notification appeared before his eyes.

(This wish can’t be fulfilled.)

"Ugh..." Azrael groaned in frustration upon seeing the message, disappointment washing over him.

"So it seems this wish doesn’t fall under the category of simple wishes..." He muttered with a sigh and was about to close his Status Window when suddenly, another notification appeared before his eyes.

(Detected that your soul possesses the characteristic of being All-Encompassing.)

(Attempting to open your Spirit stat...)

Azrael froze the moment he read the notifications, his expression filled with shock.

"Characteristic of being All-Encompassing..." He murmured under his breath, frowning slightly as the words stirred a faint sense of familiarity in his mind.

Then, something clicked, and his eyes widened. He scrolled up and immediately opened the details of his Eternal Grade Trait, Infinite Comprehension.

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---) Infinite Comprehension (Eternal Grade): Your soul is all-encompassing and has a deep connection with the world. Greatly enhances your ability to comprehend and understand all forms of knowledge.

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"What does it mean by being all-encompassing?" Azrael muttered thoughtfully, though no clear answer came to mind.

Just as he pondered the meaning, another notification flashed before his eyes.

(Do you wish to use 37 Causality Points to open your Spirit stat?)

[Yes / No]

"It can really be opened..." Azrael said in disbelief, his voice tinged with excitement. He thought deeply for a moment, weighing the implications.

If he could unlock his Spirit Stat and allocate free points into it, the benefits would be enormous.

Not only would it allow him to use Tyrant’s Intent more freely by increasing his spiritual power rapidly, but it would also accelerate his progress in the Cosmic Energy Breathing Method.

Azrael had already located the positions of most of his Primary Energy Veins, but he had been stuck at the mid-level stage of the Breathing Method due to insufficient spiritual energy, which prevented him from refining them further.

By increasing his Spirit Stat, his spiritual energy would rise significantly, allowing him to continue refining his energy veins.

Moreover, a stronger spirit would also amplify his comprehension ability, enabling him to harness the full potential of his Infinite Comprehension Trait.

"Not only that," Azrael mused with a glint in his eyes, "I could even learn a powerful spiritual skill. That would give me another trump card against my opponents."

He imagined combining a spiritual skill with his Astral Attribute and Tyrant’s Intent, and even he felt a chill run down his spine.

’Damn... if I use those three simultaneously, even a Legend Rank Warrior wouldn’t dare face such an attack head-on. After all, the soul is far more fragile than the physical body.’

Taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, Azrael looked again at the notification hovering before his eyes.

(Do you wish to use 37 Causality Points to open your Spirit stat?)

[Yes / No]

Without a moment of hesitation, he chose Yes.

Although Causality Points were incredibly precious, they would be meaningless if left unused. Power unused was power wasted.

The instant he confirmed his choice, he saw his Causality Points drop from 100 to 63.

The next second—

"F*ck..." Azrael hissed through gritted teeth as a piercing pain surged through his entire being, as though someone were forcibly reshaping his soul.

A strange force enveloped him, one eerily similar to the Power of the World he had used under the effect of Absolute Decree.

The energy molded his soul anew, connecting it directly with his Source Core.

Azrael clenched his fists tightly, his jaw set as he endured the agony. The pain was even worse than he had felt while practicing Unyielding Body.

Minutes passed in excruciating silence before the strange energy finally faded.

As it dissipated, the torment slowly ebbed away, leaving him drenched in cold sweat.

Azrael leaned back in his seat, his chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath.

"Damn... what was that..." He muttered hoarsely.

He was certain that If it had been anyone else, they would have surely passed out from such unbearable pain.

Just as he steadied his breathing, another notification appeared before his eyes.

(Your Spirit stat has been successfully opened.)

Reading the notification, Azrael’s fatigue vanished instantly and he quickly looked at his status window again.

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---) Strength: 206

---) Agility: 200 (+40)

---) Stamina: 215

---) Cosmic Energy: 356

---) Spirit: 98

---) Free Stat Points: 55