Chapter 214: Primordial Beast Projection

Cain looked at the information carefully.

His Solar Origin Body had evolved into something new.

The Purgatory Origin had fused with his existing Solar Origin instead of replacing it, allowing his previous Fire-based power to evolve alongside the newly awakened Primordial Beast.

Cain raised one hand.

A strange flame appeared above his palm.

Its outer layer carried a deep violet radiance, while the center burned with dark crimson light.

Thin golden streaks occasionally passed through the flame, giving it an unusual appearance that Cain had never seen from any other Fire-attributed energy.

The temperature around his hand immediately increased.

Cain stared at the flame.

He could feel the difference, since this was no longer the Origin Solar Flame he had used throughout the previous battles.

It had become something far more dangerous.

[Ding! Origin Solar Flame has been transformed by the Purgatory Origin.]

[Ding! Origin Solar Flame has evolved into Purgatory Flame.]

[Ding! A new Passive Skill has been awakened.]

[Purgatory Flame Transformation]

[Transforms the user’s Fire-attributed energy into Purgatory Flame.]

[All Fire-attributed Skills may be enhanced through Purgatory Flame.]

[The power of the transformation increases alongside the user’s mastery over the Primordial Purgatory Phoenix.]

Cain’s gaze sharpened.

His other Fire abilities would be affected as well.

Cain then continued reading the notification before his eyes.

[Ding! A new ability has been awakened.]

[Primordial Beast Projection]

[Allows the user to temporarily manifest a projection of an awakened beast contained within the Black Menagerie.]

[The projection possesses only an extremely small fraction of the original beast’s power and is limited by the user’s current Echelon, Mana, and compatibility with the manifested beast.]

[The projection may surround the user or manifest behind them, greatly strengthening abilities originating from the corresponding beast.]

[While the Primordial Chaos Dragon is projected, the user’s Strength, Physique, True Ruin output, Dragon-attributed abilities, and resistance to physical and energy-based attacks are greatly increased.]

[The projection may reinforce the user’s attacks with its claws, jaws, tail, and Dragon power, causing the user’s movements to produce far greater destructive force.]

[The projection also releases a trace of the Primordial Chaos Dragon’s innate pressure, heavily suppressing creatures possessing inferior Dragon bloodlines.]

[While the Primordial Purgatory Phoenix is projected, the user’s Mana, Magic, Purgatory Flame output, Fire-attributed abilities, and resistance to extreme heat are greatly increased.]

[The projection may reinforce the user’s attacks with Purgatory Flame, allowing Fire-attributed attacks to carry a trace of the Primordial Purgatory Phoenix’s destructive and purifying power.]

[The projection also releases a trace of the Primordial Purgatory Phoenix’s innate pressure, heavily suppressing creatures possessing inferior Phoenix bloodlines and beings with weaker Fire-attributed energy.]

[Maintaining a Primordial Beast Projection consumes an enormous amount of Mana.]

[Only one beast may currently be projected at a time.]

Cain stared at the information for several seconds.

This ability was different from the skills he had obtained before.

The Primordial Chaos Dragon and Primordial Purgatory Phoenix were not merely sources of power within the Black Menagerie.

Their projections could now directly manifest outside his body and strengthen the abilities originating from their respective powers.

Cain’s gaze lingered on the final restriction.

Only one beast could be projected at a time.

That meant he would have to choose between the Primordial Chaos Dragon and Primordial Purgatory Phoenix depending on the situation.

Cain didn’t dwell on it for long as the System continued.

[Ding! Origin Sun Manifestation has been transformed by the Purgatory Origin.]

[Ding! Origin Sun Manifestation has evolved into Purgatory Sun Manifestation.]

[Purgatory Sun Manifestation]

[Manifests the user’s Purgatory Origin outside the body in the form of a Purgatory Sun.]

[The Purgatory Sun continuously releases concentrated Purgatory Flame, greatly amplifying all Fire-attributed abilities.]

[While the Purgatory Sun is manifested, Fire-attributed damage is greatly increased.]

[The user may continuously supply additional Mana into the Purgatory Sun to further increase its amplification.]

[The maximum amplification of the Purgatory Sun increases with every Echelon advancement.]

[Maintaining the Purgatory Sun continuously consumes enormous amounts of Mana.]

Cain’s eyes narrowed.

Origin Sun Manifestation had already been one of his strongest abilities.

Now it had evolved.

[Ding! Origin Solar Lance has resonated with Purgatory Flame.]

[Ding! Origin Solar Lance has evolved into Purgatory Solar Lance.]

[Purgatory Solar Lance]

[Condenses Purgatory Flame into powerful lances capable of piercing defenses and burning through the energy contained within them.]

[The lances may be manifested directly as weapons or launched through the user’s will.]

[Each lance contains concentrated Purgatory Flame that continues burning after piercing the target.]

Cain immediately remembered the battle he had just fought.

His original Solar Lances had already been powerful enough to threaten a 3rd Echelon Zombie Race commander.

The evolved version would be even more troublesome to defend against.

[Ding! Inferno Star has resonated with Purgatory Flame.]

[Ding! Inferno Star has evolved into Purgatory Inferno Star.]

[Purgatory Inferno Star]

[Condenses an immense amount of Purgatory Flame into a highly compressed sphere resembling a miniature star.]

[The sphere releases extreme heat and Purgatory energy even before impact, allowing it to burn targets in its surroundings.]

[The user may detonate the Purgatory Inferno Star at will, causing the compressed Purgatory Flame to erupt outward in a devastating explosion.]

[The destructive power of Purgatory Inferno Star increases alongside the user’s mastery over Purgatory Flame.]

The final notifications appeared soon after.

[Ding! All Purgatory-related abilities have been synchronized with the user’s Purgatory Origin Body.]

[Ding! The transformation of the user’s Solar-based power system has been completed.]

Cain finally lowered his hand.

The Purgatory Flame disappeared.

He remained silent for a moment before opening his personal information.

[Cain]

[Level: 50]

[Echelon: 2nd Echelon]

[Race: Human]

[Title: Echelon Breaker]

[Talents: Black Menagerie (Primordial-rank), Purgatory Origin Body (Origin-rank), Undying God Body (Divine-rank), Faultline Vision (SS-rank), Piercing Momentum (S-rank), Vital Restoration (C-rank)]

[Beasts: Primordial Chaos Dragon, Primordial Purgatory Phoenix]

[Elements: True Ruin, Purgatory Flame]

[Mana Core: Ruin Mana Core (Perfected Stage)]

[Skills: Partial Dragon Manifestation, Primordial Beast Projection, Ruin Dragon Force, Purgatory Sun Manifestation, Purgatory Solar Lance, Purgatory Inferno Star, Purgatory Flame Transformation, Greater Restoration]

[Stats]: Strength: 1,533 (+3,126) / Agility: 1,533 (+4,133) / Physique: 1,071 (+5,420) / Sense: 900 (+905) / Mana: 1,980 (+11,880) / Magic: 1,530 (+9,180)

Cain stared at the information.

The numbers were considerably higher than before.

His Strength and Agility had both reached 1,533, while his Physique had climbed past 1,000. His Sense had reached 900, and his Mana and Magic had increased by an even greater amount.

Not only that, he received another huge boost from the Purgatory Origin Body’s bonus stats.

Cain remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he muttered to himself,

"Holy fuck."

Subsequently, he closed the status panel.

Cain then looked toward the battlefield and stood up.

The sounds of combat were still echoing through the ruined streets as the Youngest Prince was still fighting against the trio that was led by the Heavenly Demon.

Cain could sense the powerful auras of the 3rd Echelon combatants even from here.

As Cain finished advancing, Serath noticed the change in his aura and glanced in his direction.

A faint smile appeared on Serath’s face.

Cain had finally finished his advancement.

However, the next moment later, his smile instantly disappeared.

A solemn look replaced it as a System notification appeared in front of him.

[Ding!]

[Your Advancement Mission has been updated.]

[New Objective: ???.]

[Mission Requirement: ???.]