Infinite Reincarnation: I am the Monster.

Chapter 555 Spirit and Flesh Unlocked, the Assault of the White Azure Art (3K+)

The knight girl slowly lowered her hands, and her figure changed from that mature posture back to that of a petite young girl.

She exhaled, seemingly a little tired; this was the first time Bai Cangshu had seen her show such an expression.

Clearly, identifying the essence of power in the [Stairway] is far more taxing on her than identifying materials in ordinary circumstances.

"A magnificent staircase; even within the entire space, the length of this staircase is quite profound."

The knight girl leaned on her sword with both hands, and her posture inexplicably made Bai Cangshu glance at her and Saber.

He quickly set aside his unfounded speculations and examined the unfamiliar power system.

No, it should be said that for those who reincarnate, for the infinite dimensional space, perhaps the [Staircase] is the most essential power system.

Whether it's the fact that breaking through the attribute limit for a reincarnator is called breaking through the first tier, or the hidden special reward given by the space after obtaining an S-rank rating is that the reincarnator can use additional forging materials, and will come into contact with the [Stairway to God] here.

All of this confirms one point: in this space that can reach all the heavens and myriad realms and touch upon countless power systems, the [Staircase] is the most essential power that integrates all power systems.

Based on the previous narratives of the multifaceted aliens, the "staircase" is probably the result "observed" by the "infinite dimensional space" as an "observer".

Space, through its own observation, collapsed those countless power systems into a unified [ladder system].

【The Ladder of Spirit and Flesh (11 Steps) - The Ladder of Soul and Flesh, a Trial of the Essence of Life】

[Special Reincarnator EX051, open... the stairway between spirit and flesh (11th step)?]

Bai Cangshu didn't activate it immediately; he continued to ask.

"Miss Knight, now that I've opened the ladder of spirit and flesh, can I continue exploring the [Stairway to God]?"

The knight girl seemed to have a deep understanding of this reincarnator who exuded an extremely greedy thirst for power, and she nodded.

"The Stairway to God is an imperfect stairway. Strictly speaking, it is a stairway with no end in sight and lacking any footholds. In fact, in the eyes of many cultivators, the Stairway to God is not a true stairway."

"You'll understand this once you unlock the new level."

Bai Cangshu nodded. Because of his excessive greed, he always paid special attention to descriptions such as "upper limit" and "future height".

He was never worried about not being able to climb the ladder; he was only worried about choosing a ladder that didn't offer a bright future.

Knowing that it wouldn't affect the "Stairway to God" that the Knight Girl was pursuing with no limit, Bai Cangshu immediately chose to activate the stairway.

【confirm】

[The staircase opens...]

In an instant, the dark veins beneath the one and a half characteristic rings on Bai Cangshu's right arm lit up.

The next moment, the veins emitted a blue-white glow, extending from the arm as if electrified, and instantly into Bai Cangshu's body.

Unconsciously, Bai Cangshu opened his arms wide, feeling a powerful, icy force coursing through his entire body.

In just a moment, it illuminates every inch of skin, every muscle, and even every nerve ending in the body.

He felt his body become light and clear, and then suddenly tense up!
Creak~ Crack!
When Bai Cangshu's terrifyingly muscular body tensed up in an instant, it was as if a steel whip had struck the air, creating a blazing white cloud-like trail.

Bai Cangshu's body was enveloped in a blue-white light, and he floated up. He felt an incredibly terrifying energy being suddenly activated within his body.

That feeling was more powerful and surging than the energy he gained after activating the four-times Kaioken, and more intense than the wildly rampaging killing intent after he released the killing intent restriction.

Even more powerful than both of those combined.

That is... the power of the soul!

The most powerful attribute within Bai Cangshu's body now is neither strength nor physique, nor spirit or agility.

His most powerful attribute is energy!
Each time he absorbed various spiritual entities, Bai Cangshu would gain an improvement. In the end, he couldn't remember how many improvements he had gained in total.

Due to his unique physical condition, his energy attribute is always displayed as [?].

However, Bai Cangshu has never been able to mobilize this overly powerful energy attribute.

It was like the Yellow Springs within his body, flowing quietly, yet impossible for him to control.

At this moment, the dormant power of the soul seemed to begin to awaken.

The knight looked up at the floating Bai Cangshu, her eyes filled with anticipation.

The 11-step staircase is an extremely rare height in the entire space.

The highest level currently speculated in the space, apart from the [Stairway to God] whose upper limit is unknown, is probably anchored at the level of 13 steps.

But that was only a deduction based on the levels of the power system; no one has yet been able to open the 13th step of the ladder, let alone climb it.

On Bai Cangshu's body, blue and white veins extended continuously from her right arm, quickly enveloping her entire body.

He was almost swallowed by the blue and white light when, in the next moment, Bai Cangshu was suddenly awakened by a strong tearing sensation.

He fell from the air and saw that the blue and white veins on his left shoulder had stopped moving.

It's the King's Left Arm! This arm is affecting the climb up the stairs?!

He opened the panel. [The Ladder of Spirit and Flesh Opens]

[Climbing the first step - Remnant Soul & Decaying Body... Success!]

You have gained Aging Resistance (Intermediate) and the Trait Soul Recovery (Soul Power recovery speed increased by 35%).

[Climbing the second stage - Soul Condensation and Body Tempering... Success!]

You have acquired the traits Soul Steel (Rare) (increased Soul Defense) and Flesh Steel (Rare) (increased Physical Defense)

[Climbing the third step - Heartflame Steel Body... Success!]

[You have gained a special ability: Spiritual Flame (B+) - Your soul can ignite a special spiritual flame that burns the spirit and soul of your opponent. Its strength is linked to your soul power and spirit.]

[You have gained a special ability: Steel Transformation (B+) - Your physical body can change its properties and transform into a special metal. Its strength is linked to your base physique and base defense (currently it can transform into round diamonds), and its duration is linked to your soul energy.]

[Climbing to the fourth stage - Soul Domain - Regeneration... Success!]

[You have acquired the trait Soul Regeneration (Rare) - Even if the soul is damaged, it can slowly regenerate.]

[You have acquired the trait "Super Speed ​​Regeneration"... Reincarnator EX051 has already been detected to possess the trait "Super Speed ​​Regeneration," and the trait is being enhanced.]

[You have acquired the Trait Instant Regeneration (Extremely Rare) - Regeneration begins the instant the body is damaged, with extremely fast healing speed]

[Climbing the fifth tier - Holy Soul Immortal... Failed]

[Holy Soul: A perfectly purified soul, not yet obtained (13% unlock progress)]

[Immortal: Conceptually immortal physical body, not yet obtained (57% unlock progress)]

The long list of panels made Bai Cangshu's eyes flash with a sharp light.

He finally understood what the knight girl meant when she said he would understand once he opened the staircase.

It turns out that climbing stairs itself gives the climber strength!
Each step grants additional power, whether it's traits, resistances, or even active abilities!
No special bloodline is required; simply climbing the "Stairway of Spirit and Flesh" is enough to grant a reincarnator powerful physical and spiritual defenses, and even the highly sought-after "Super Regeneration" trait among reincarnators!
This is the power of stairs!

However, Bai Cangshu also understood that it was because he had previously purified his bloodline through his special physique and the [Curse Blood Same Origin] potion.

Only then did the climb go so smoothly, reaching the fifth step in one go.

Thinking of this, Bai Cangshu decided to continue questioning the Knight Girl, because he had already determined that she was an individual with her own consciousness, and therefore spoke in a way that resembled her interactions with other reincarnators.

“Miss Knight, you must have heard of the terms ‘First Tier: Attribute Tier,’ ‘Second Tier: Energy Tier,’ and ‘Third Tier: Authority Tier’…”

The knight girl shook her head, raised her right hand as if looking at the [rings] on her and Bai Cangshu's right arms, which were inlaid with extremely rare and precious characteristics, and spoke.
"Among the reincarnators, no more than 5% are able to come into contact with the various real ladders, and probably less than 1% are able to fully maintain the possibility of the [Stairway to God].

"The space also prepared a special [staircase] for those who cannot touch reality, a [Power Staircase] exclusively for reincarnators."

"First Ladder - Attribute Ladder, Second Ladder - Energy Ladder, Third Ladder - Authority Ladder, Fourth Ladder - Mind and Soul Stirring..."

"and then?"

Bai Cangshu had also heard of these four steps and agreed with them wholeheartedly. Now, he wanted to know what the divisions were after these so-called power steps.

The knight girl shook her head.

"That's it. This false and crude [Stairway to Power] ends here. There is no future for it."

"Ordinary reincarnators reach the end at this stage. Unable to find the true ladder, they will eventually become nourishment for others."

Bai Cangshu paused for a moment, then grinned.

This is indeed the style of the Infinite Dimensional Space; even those deemed unqualified by the space are still utilized in this way.

They are given a so-called "power ladder" to climb to a sufficiently valuable stage, which is then devoured by more valuable individuals.

He... really liked this approach!

However, although the Knight Girl said that this [Power Ladder] was just a false ladder created by space, Bai Cangshu felt that it did have its unique features.

Although this hierarchy is not very detailed, it clearly stratifies the strength of the reincarnators.

Most of the time, the first-tier reincarnators are no match for the second-tier reincarnators who have mastered the ability to project energy.
The second tier of reincarnators who project their energy outwards is vastly different from the third tier of reincarnators who possess special authority and rules.

The fourth tier, "Heart Light and Soul Movement," possesses a special power coveted by Bai Cangshu—Heart Light!
However, the pathways for advancement between each step are unclear, and unlike the "Stairway of Spirit and Flesh," advancement does not continuously provide various improvements. Instead, rewards such as "Extraordinary Traits" are only given after each major step.

This is like a "bare shell" house with the rudiments of a "staircase"—it's not much or detailed enough, but it's sufficient for ordinary reincarnators to use temporarily.

Bai Cangshu plans to improve himself using three parallel methods.

He examined his various panels; there was still much work to be done.

By forging materials, the second ring will be completed and the advancement quest for the [Fierce] tier will be unlocked!
He was trying to figure out a way to continue climbing the "Stairway of Spirit and Flesh." He had some ideas. Looking at the "Holy Soul (Progress 13%)", he recalled his soul being repaired by the golden soul fragments. That was probably a way of purifying the soul or the so-called Holy Soul.

Finally, there is cultivation, and further cultivation! Absorb all the "war reparations" sent by various forces, turn them into supplies, and step into the realm of [Magnetic Field Rotation].

Improve your physique so that you can unleash the Kaioken at a higher power and for a longer duration;

Hunt down the Crimson Sinners to increase your total attribute points and raise the limiter activation level!
Bai Cangshu seemed to see countless terrifying forces laid out before him.

I want... I want them all!
(End of this chapter)