Absolute Cheater

"This ends now," Asher declared, his focus razor-sharp. He dashed forward, his blade moving like a shadow. "Sixth Form: Piercing Dusk!" The thrust struck the exposed core, but the Tyrant retaliated, its molten sword swinging with desperate fury.

Asher sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the molten blade. His movements transitioned fluidly. "Seventh Form: Horizon Splitter." His sword unleashed a sweeping horizontal slash that carved through the core, weakening it further.

The Tyrant roared one last time, summoning its remaining strength. Lava poured from its wounds as it prepared a final attack, summoning a massive firestorm that engulfed the chamber.

Asher leapt into the air, his blade shining with dark energy. "Eighth Form: Shadow Divide!" The strike cleaved through the firestorm, dissipating the inferno. The Tyrant staggered, its molten core fully exposed, flickering like a dying ember.

Landing gracefully, Asher raised his sword for the final blow. "Ninth Form: Final Reaper." With a single, precise slash, his blade pierced the core, splitting it apart. The Tyrant froze, its fiery aura extinguishing as its massive form crumbled into ash.

Silence fell over the chamber, broken only by the faint hum of the Tower's energy. Asher stood amidst the debris, his sword resting on his shoulder. His chest heaved, his muscles aching from the intense battle. A faint smile tugged at his lips. "Swordsmanship alone… I'm getting there."

From the center of the room, a pedestal rose, bathed in radiant light. Atop it rested a glowing red gem, pulsing faintly with energy.

"Hm, what is this?" Asher murmured, tilting his head slightly. He had never heard of such an item.

Suddenly, a series of notifications appeared before him: Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire

[Congratulations on unlocking the Hidden Piece of the Infinity Tower!]

[You were able to reach this place without using your Innate or Acquired abilities.]

[You have obtained the Hidden Reward: Blood Ascension Gem.]

[Blood Ascension Gem: Allows the user to awaken dormant abilities hidden within their bloodline.]

Asher's eyes narrowed as he examined the gem. Its radiant glow seemed to hum with ancient energy, resonating faintly with his own. "Awaken dormant abilities, huh?" he muttered, his curiosity piqued.

He reached out, the gem's warmth spreading through his fingertips as he claimed the reward. "Interesting... this could be useful," he said, his mind already racing with possibilities. The Tower, it seemed, held more secrets than it is reveled.

The Magnus family possesses three primary bloodline abilities, each renowned for its immense power and versatility. These abilities are: Blood Ruler, Black Lightning, and Necromancy.

Beyond the individual abilities, there exist unique combinations that arise when these primary bloodline abilities merge with one another or with abilities from other families. These combinations often result in hybrid abilities that are far superior, gaining additional characteristics unique to the fusion.

For instance, the Blood Ruler ability, known for its unparalleled control over blood, becomes significantly more formidable when combined with the Sword Saint ability. In this case, aside from its normal blood-controlling capabilities, Blood Ruler gains the Severing Attribute—the power to cut through anything. This attribute transforms the already potent Blood Ruler into a devastating force, applying the essence of the Sword Saint ability not only to swords but to all weapons, making them capable of slicing through any obstacle with ease.

Such hybrid abilities are a testament to the Magnus bloodline's adaptability and the potential hidden within its lineage.

On the day of his first awakening, Asher revealed a rare and powerful combination of bloodline abilities: Black Lightning and Blood Ruler. These two abilities alone were formidable, but his journey did not end there. With the help of the system, Asher eventually pushed his Blood Ruler ability to its pinnacle, evolving it into Sanguine Supreme.

Unlike the standard Blood Ruler ability, which allowed control over one's own blood or the spilled blood of enemies, Sanguine Supreme granted Asher the terrifying power to manipulate the blood within his enemies' bodies directly. This evolution elevated him to a level unmatched in the history of his lineage.

However, this advancement came at a cost. Asher lost the destructive power of Black Lightning, a sacrifice that had weighed on him ever since. But now, with the appearance of the Blood Ascension Gem, a new opportunity had presented itself—a chance to awaken Black Lightning once more, not as it was before, but in a form that would be even stronger, fused with the might of his Sanguine Supreme.

Holding the gem in his hand, Asher felt a surge of anticipation. His bloodline, already extraordinary, was about to ascend to a realm beyond imagination.

"Let's see which of the other two I'll awaken," Asher murmured, slicing his finger lightly. A drop of blood fell onto the Blood Ascension Gem, and as it touched the gem, a radiant glow engulfed the room. The gem began to dissolve, its energy surging into Asher like a torrent.

[ Congratulations, Host, on awakening the innate ability: Death Summoner. ]

"Huh?" Asher frowned, his ruby eyes narrowing in confusion. The ability name didn't immediately make sense to him. "Death Summoner? Is this from my father's side?" he mumbled, remembering he don't know of his father innate Ability.

"Mother was from Supreme Magnus family but father he was an from a commoner background" he mumbled as he looked at the newly awakened Ability " it sound Powerful " he thought.

Curiosity sparked, he activated Absolute Appraisal on the ability to learn more.

[Name: Death Summoner

Type: Summoning / Transformation

Description:

The Death Summoner wields the power to turn fallen foes into shadowy doppelgängers, commanding them as eternal servants bound by death's grip. Each shadow retains the full strength, skills, and appearance of its original, but with an unsettling aura of darkness. ]

Sub-Abilities:

Soul Cloak

The user can disguise themselves as any of their active summons, mimicking their skills, appearance, and abilities with perfect accuracy.

While disguised, the user temporarily gains access to the summon's unique combat techniques and attributes.

Dark Fusion

The energy of the strongest summon merges with the user's, enhancing their combat capabilities.

The user's strength is boosted by the summon's energy, amplifying physical and magical prowess.

Shadow Army

Shadows act independently under the user's command, creating opportunities for overwhelming numbers or strategic diversions.

Shadows can coordinate attacks, flanking and overwhelming foes through numbers and tactical superiority. ]

[ There is limit on Summoning Shadows, and once destroyed they can never be formed again ]

"It's like Necromancy, but better," Asher mumbled, his ruby eyes gleaming as he examined the newly unlocked skill.

"Let's try it out," he said, pointing toward the smoldering remains of the Fiery Tyrant. Activating his Death Summoner ability, a faint aura of darkness swirled around him.

From the ashes, a charred hand rose, clawing its way into existence. Slowly, a new figure emerged—the reborn form of the Fiery Tyrant. Unlike the original, this version was engulfed in dark flames, its molten body now twisted and sinister. Its obsidian-black armor shimmered with a shadowy aura, and its eyes glowed with an ominous violet light, making it look far more menacing and nightmarish than before.

"Hm, it really is the same," Asher mused as he studied the shadowy copy. He approached it with curiosity and activated Soul Cloak, the transformation aspect of his ability.

In an instant, his body began to shift. The shadowy essence of the Fiery Tyrant enveloped him, and his form expanded, mimicking the hulking build of the summoned creature. Asher's entire body radiated intense heat, though it was now shrouded in dark flames instead of the original fiery glow.

"Wow…" Asher murmured, flexing his massive arms. His armor had transformed into a dark, molten exterior, and he felt the raw strength of the Fiery Tyrant coursing through him.

However, as he examined himself further, he realized a critical limitation of the transformation. "I can only access its innate ability… Lava Hound," Asher noted, feeling the volcanic energy swirling within him. His own skills and abilities were momentarily suppressed, leaving him with only the powers of the Fiery Tyrant to rely on.

"This will take some getting used to," he muttered, a faint smile forming on his face. Even with its drawbacks, the potential of this ability was immense. Asher released the transformation, returning to his original form. The shadowy Fiery Tyrant remained at his side, awaiting his command.

Asher then checked himself as he sensed the limit of summon " hmm, I can summon five more of the same level as this one" he mumbled as he absorbed it in his Shadow grave, the Death Summoner ability doesn't have any saving feature but he has one skill that he can use in this situation, the Shadow grave is from the Necromancy family, it was given to him, so that he can save his Golems, but now he can have something better than Golems saved here.

"Time to move," Asher mumbled as he glanced at the next door. Just as he was about to step through it, a notification appeared before him, halting his steps.

[Condition for unlocking a Cheat Achieved]

[Requirement: Possess two entities or objects perfectly compatible for fusion, resulting in a superior product.]

[Cheat Unlocked: Infinite Fusion]

[Infinite Fusion: Fuse any two entities (those at a lower level than the user) or objects into something superior. Fused entities will be permanently loyal to the host.]