Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 33 - Second Stage

“…I accept.”

The guide's body silently disintegrated, transforming into golden ribbons of light that merged into Siming's body. In that instant, perception and inspiration rapidly expanded outwards. Consequently, his awareness of his body and his control over his power increased dramatically.

One of the shackles has broken.

One gate has been opened.

Si Ming stepped inside, experiencing the profound changes that permeated his body and mind. He clenched his fist tightly, and the next moment, all the muscles in his body swelled dramatically!

Unlocking the gene lock, the second stage.

His body was now under his control, and his height increased by more than a meter in an instant, driven by his will. The 1.7-meter-tall youth transformed into a 3-meter-tall giant in that instant, and this expanded physique did not hinder his center of gravity or power generation. Even the bio-nanosuit that stretched and expanded rapidly along with his physique was still able to adapt well.

The situation seems to have changed somewhat.

Si Ming didn't remember the second-order gene lock in the original text, yet he was able to do this.

Are the versions different? Or am I special?

Both possibilities exist. Si Ming is now unsure of which generation he belongs to. He frowned, the frustration in his heart lessening slightly as his power increased. And in the brief moments as he adapted to this new power, the surrounding time and space also evolved.

— [Settlement in progress...]

His feet once again touched the pure white earth. And just as when he returned last time, only a pillar of light descended upon him in the square.

—【Complete the main quest: Survive 15 days in New York City within the 'I Am Legend' universe. Earn 1000 base reward points and 1000 bonus reward points.】

—【Complete the side quest: Assist Colonel Robert Nefert in developing the KV virus antidote, obtain 1 B-rank side quest, and receive 5000 reward points.】

—【Complete the side quest: Destroy KV Virus Zone Zero, Reincarnator Siming, obtain 1 B-level side quest, reward 5500 points.】

—[Defeat the KV virus mutated behemoth to obtain 1 C-level side quest and 2500 reward points.]

—[Defeat the Night Demon King to obtain 1 C-rank side quest and receive 2000 reward points.]

—[Slayed several Night Demons and High-level Night Demons, earning a total of 28700 reward points.]

— [Completed the beginner's guide, earning 200 reward points... Calculating past remaining resources...]

—【Reincarnator Si Ming currently has 2 B-level side quests and 2 C-level side quests. Reward points: 46301.】

Very rich.

With a little more effort, Si Ming could be so wealthy that he could buy a 'back to square one' item on the spot.

A countdown timer flashed through his mind, a relentlessly decreasing 24 hours. This undoubtedly meant one thing: he probably wouldn't be able to purchase another trip back to the past world before heading to the Celestials, a trip that required at least a day's stay.

He has decided to join the Celestials.

The newcomers on the Tokai team had completely disappointed him. Beyond disappointment, he also realized a truth: he simply couldn't get along with these Heisei-era Japanese. And he didn't really want to lead Tokai to victory against the Nakazuchi team in the inevitable upcoming team battle.

"That's fine."

The gene lock closed silently, and the beam of repair light flashed and disappeared. He still didn't feel any serious backlash from unlocking. Moreover, he used the unlocking enhancement bestowed by the main god with ease, as if it were his own arm.

“Without a solid foundation, things will be unstable.” Si Ming frowned. This was perhaps because he had not yet been able to come into contact with a place that could be ‘unstable’.

The main square remained as empty as ever. His creation Eve, who embodied the divinity of death, obeyed his instructions perfectly. Without his command, she would never step out of the gates of her personal space.

So……

"God, pay a D-level side quest to redeem my creator Eve."

— [Accepted.]

One restriction has been lifted. After the captain's authority was granted, the Creators in the Reincarnation Squad will also enter the teleportation pillar together before the new world opens. Only by paying a D-rank side quest can one be permanently exempted from the mandatory participation of a Creator. As for Simin, Eve's most important mission is to remain in the safest hiding place as a vessel for the divinity of death.

"Then, God, enhance my intermediate-level summoning necromancer."

— [Accepted, 2 B-level side quests completed, reward 9000 points.]

A reinforced pillar of light descended. Along with the descending radiance, a vast amount of knowledge, skill, and pure necromantic energy surged into Siming's body. His attribute parameters, primarily intelligence and mental strength, were significantly boosted. The gathered knowledge and skill also completed the construction of his spellcasting model.

"The total amount of necromantic energy... has increased by about eight times, which is a little more than expected."

"The auxiliary summoning space has been upgraded... and many new standard summons have been added."

Intermediate Necromancers, upon purchase, will gain the ability to summon skeleton mages and the undead remains of sub-giants. Furthermore, the necromantic aura at this stage will no longer be purely negative. Minerals or dirt can be used directly as materials to summon either rock giants or steel colossi.

This is indeed a powerful class, with a significant leap in strength compared to the initial stage. Aside from the fact that the necromantic aura corrodes the summoner's body, and the summoner's lack of offensive and defensive capabilities—weaknesses that are completely nonexistent for Si Ming—it can truly be considered an extremely overpowered ability.

He clenched his fist. In an instant, all the necromantic aura transformed into nighttime battle aura. His physical attributes began to increase spontaneously. Unfortunately, unlike the last time, his battle aura level was already nearing its limit before the enhancement even began. This transformation wasn't enough to push Si Ming's battle aura strength beyond BB's level.

But... it doesn't matter.

"Lord God, exchange for a Blood Bodhi."

— [Accepted, 1 C-level side quest completed, reward points: 3500.]

A small fruit appeared in the light and landed lightly in Si Ming's hand. This rare treasure from the 'Storm Riders' worldview had the effect of greatly enhancing one's true qi cultivation. Most importantly, in the comics, TV series, and movies, the Blood Bodhi's efficiency in converting cultivation was far higher than expected.

After entering the body, it can complete the transformation of cultivation level in just a few minutes, or even tens of seconds. In this respect, it is even stronger than many precious pills in the cultivation world.

Si Ming swallowed it without hesitation.

The next moment, crimson blood energy burst forth from Si Ming's body! In an instant, the immense blood energy filled his muscles, bones, and flesh. Even with the second stage of his gene lock activated, the excessive blood energy still overflowed, releasing in all directions like air leaking from a balloon!
It's impossible to force it in.

It was just a very ordinary attempt, barely managing to contain a wisp of blood energy. The swollen flesh then exhibited large-scale cracking and collapse!

So that's how it works! The principle behind high conversion efficiency is actually to release an amount exceeding the limit all at once. Anything that can't be processed overflows, naturally resulting in a faster and higher conversion rate!

but……

"God, complete restoration, don't stop!"

This is our home ground.

The healing beam of light continued to descend continuously and powerfully. His body, which had been bursting from the blood energy, was instantly repaired and adapted to the overflowing medicinal power. The next moment, all the pores on Siming's body closed. He opened his mouth and gave a powerful jerk.

"drink--!"

The overflowing blood energy flowed back into the body. The body, already swelled to three meters under the influence of the gene lock, expanded even further with the burst of blood energy. Countless tiny streams of energy crawled beneath the skin like swarms of insects and rats. The area around the eyes exploded violently, then was repaired under the beam of light from the main god.

Repair it, then blow it up.

Repair again, then bomb again.

His flesh and bones crumbled into dust and were repaired again and again. Pain was no longer enough to describe the miserable state he was in. Yet Si Ming remained unmoved, even after his observational eyes had exploded ten times in a row.

— [Application accepted; 1374 reward points paid for the repair.]

Repairs have stopped.

The body gradually comes under the control of the will.

A feeling of vitality welled up throughout his body. Si Ming also gently clenched his fist.

"It wasn't very painful," he commented. But he admitted it was indeed a little painful. And besides the pain, there were a few other issues as well.

The blood and qi are too abundant.

The vital energy is too abundant.

Furthermore, this is accompanied by a significant increase in mental and intellectual attributes. One's spirit also expands dramatically.

I have something to do.

Something that was already in the planning stages, but now it's even more urgent. The power within me has now reached its peak, and what's needed is a suitable medium to channel it, or to suppress it under a larger order.

it's time.

Si Ming exhaled softly, his breath carrying the force of molten lava. His blood vessels throbbed incessantly, as if some leaping, living thing wanted to break free of his body.

But he did not speed up his pace.

He simply walked into his personal space at his usual leisurely pace. Eve, who had followed his instructions, was waiting for him in the large house that had been transformed into a manor villa.

The aroma was enticing, as were the food she had prepared—a delicious feast to reward Si Ming after his battles. And when he appeared before her, she offered him a gentle smile.

"You're back. I prepared some welcome dishes for you... You seem a bit irritable?"

"Yes, a little." Si Ming still controlled his body. His eyes were bloodshot, like magma. He casually picked up a bowl of mung bean soup from the table. But before he could even put the dessert in his throat, the overflowing boiling blood vaporized the contents of the cup.

It seems I won't be able to test my endurance limit for the time being.

Si Ming shook his head and turned his gaze to Eve—as the immaculate vessel of the divinity of death, her tolerance was far greater than it appeared.

“I need your help, Eve.”

"I want it now."

(End of this chapter)