Absolute Cheater

[Congratulations on Activating Another Cheat, Host!]

Seeing all these notifications, Asher paused, his gaze lingering on the glowing screen. "Another cheat, huh? And this one looks like a powerful one," he murmured thoughtfully.

"But how was it activated?" Asher wondered aloud, only for an answer to appear before him.

[Two of the host's abilities have been found to be highly compatible, with 98% compatibility, allowing the host to fulfill the conditions to unlock this cheat.]

[Would the host like to utilize Infinite Fusion to fuse the two abilities: Bloodcrown and Death Summoner?]

"I see, so that's the reason," Asher said, nodding in understanding. He confirmed his choice without hesitation.

As soon as he did, a surge of energy enveloped him. A radiant white realm formed around him, pure and serene yet brimming with an overwhelming presence. The light faded slightly, revealing a silhouette standing in the distance.

"Is that... me?" Asher asked, his voice tinged with disbelief. He stepped closer, observing the figure. It was an exact copy of him, standing motionless with closed eyes. As he approached, the figure's outer layers seemed to peel away, revealing something deeper within.

"My soul," Asher muttered, staring at the core of his being. His gaze shifted to the symbols etched within his soul—three distinct marks representing his abilities.

The first was a crimson crown, pulsating with an aura of blood—his Bloodcrown ability. The second was a swirling void, vast and cosmic in nature, representing his Primordial Creation. The third was a shadowy reaper's scythe, gleaming ominously—the mark of Death Summoner.

As Asher wondered why his Sanguine Supreme ability wasn't directly visible, the marks of Bloodcrown and Death Summoner began to glow. They resonated with each other, vibrating intensely before merging. The crimson crown absorbed the scythe, the two becoming one. The merging emitted a blinding light that forced Asher to shield his eyes.

When the light faded, a new symbol had formed—a crown adorned with spectral scythes.

Suddenly, Asher found himself back in the tower, the pristine realm gone.

[Congratulations, Host, on fusing Bloodcrown and Death Summoner, creating a Supreme Peak-Order Ability: Soul Reaper Monarch!]

[Soul Reaper Monarch: This ability retains the powers of both Bloodcrown and Death Summoner. The host can now create servants not only from blood but also from shadows and souls. Furthermore, the host can tap into the primordial essence of blood, shadows, and souls, granting immense versatility and power.]

[Summons created from a deceased being now become immortal. Additionally, a single corpse can yield three types of servants, each at 100% power—one from its blood, one from its shadow, and one from its soul.]

Asher smirked as he absorbed the information. "So it's not just necromancy anymore; this is on a whole new level," he said, nodding in satisfaction.

His original Blood Crown ability had been like a supercharged version of blood golem summoning, allowing him to create various types of Blood Knights of differing power based on the quality of blood and mana he used. These knights were nearly immortal—immune to destruction unless specific high-tier abilities or powers were used against them.

Meanwhile, his Death Summoner ability had allowed him to summon undead-like servants from corpses. These servants weren't immortal, but they offered versatility in combat.

Now, with the new Soul Reaper Monarch, Asher possessed the combined power of both abilities, with additional enhancements. He could create entities not only from blood but also from shadows and souls. Furthermore, he could now summon three servants from a single corpse: one from its blood, one from its shadow, and one from its soul.

"It's like a massive upgrade," Asher muttered with a grin. "I really want to test it, but not just yet." He glanced around the room and then opened his Absolute Appraisal to examine the details of this Tower, he has accidentally found a hidden piece, but it can't be the only one.

[Infinity Tower]

[Description: The Infinity Tower is a closed training construct in a realm-class world of Maytrum, created by the high-order sect called the Supreme Alchemy Sect. Its purpose is to test and refine challengers' abilities to their limits.]

[Features: The tower has enhanced reward mechanisms. If a non-ability user enters and reaches the 10th floor, they will be rewarded with an Ability Awakening Gem. For those with existing abilities, reaching the 10th floor without using their abilities grants a Blood Ascension Gem. Additionally, every 10 floors cleared without relying on abilities provides the challenger with a choice of a Transcendent Essence Potion in one of three categories: Magic, Aura, or Soul.]

"Huh, I've heard about potions for Magic and Aura before, but what's this Soul one?" Asher wondered, intrigued by the new dimension of power. He realized that the Soul-related potion might unlock talents in a completely unexplored field.

"It says I need to reach the 20th floor and choose the potion to find out," Asher mused. He began scanning the records of the Infinity Tower, curious to uncover other hidden rewards.

[Hidden Perk No. 13: If only a sword and sword arts are used by a person until the 50th floor, the tower will reward them with a Sword Aura Ascension Potion.]

"I'd love to have this," Asher said with a smirk, envisioning the potential of enhancing his swordsmanship. He then headed to the door leading to the 11th floor.

"This tower is proving to be far more rewarding than I initially thought," he said, smiling as he pushed open the door to the next floor, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

Asher stepped through the door, entering the 11th floor of the Infinity Tower. The atmosphere immediately shifted. The dimly lit chamber was larger than the previous floors, and a chilling wind carried whispers that seemed to pierce into his very soul. The walls were adorned with strange symbols glowing faintly in an ominous purple hue, pulsating like a heartbeat.

[ Congratulation host on reaching the Floor 11, you have unlocked the Tower Shop ]

"finally its here, I was wondering why isn't showing up" he mumbled as he closed it.

Asher paused, surveying the room. His instincts told him that this floor wouldn't be as straightforward as the ones before. A deep, guttural growl echoed from the far side of the chamber. He turned his head sharply to see a hulking figure emerging from the shadows.

It was a monstrous beast, its body covered in jagged black scales that reflected the eerie glow of the room. Its eyes burned with an intense crimson light, and long, curved horns spiraled from its head. The creature held a massive blade dripping with a dark, viscous substance that sizzled as it hit the floor.

[Infernal Shadow Beast – Floor Guardian of the 11th Level]

[Abilities: Shadow Manipulation, Infernal Strength, Toxic Edge]

[Description: A beast born from the essence of darkness and fire, its strength increases the longer it remains in combat. It is immune to conventional physical damage.]

"So this is the welcome party for the 11th floor," Asher said with a smirk, unsheathing his blade. His sword glinted with a faint red hue, a remnant of the Aura. "Let's see what you've got."

The beast roared, its deep voice vibrating the entire room, and charged at Asher with startling speed for its massive size. Its blade swung in a wide arc, leaving a trail of sizzling energy in its wake.

Asher sidestepped the attack with ease, the movement almost casual. He lunged forward, slashing at the beast's exposed flank. The blade made contact but passed through its shadowy form with no effect.

"So, physical attacks are useless," Asher muttered as he leaped back, avoiding another swing of the beast's blade. The ground where he had been standing erupted in a burst of toxic flames, the blackened residue spreading ominously.

"I guess I've finally reached a point where I'll be forced to either learn Aura or forfeit," he mumbled as he channeled Mana into his sword, causing it to glow. But after a moment, the shine broke. "Well, I guess I can still earn it if I make do," he decided as he began to execute his sword arts.
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Asher steadied his stance, gripping his sword tightly as he locked eyes with the Toxic Flame Beast. The air around him shimmered with heat, and the beast's aura pulsated menacingly, daring him to step forward.

"No Magic, no abilities," he muttered under his breath. "Just me, my blade, and the Shadowless Reaper Sword Art."

The beast lunged, its massive blade wreathed in toxic flames. Asher's eyes sharpened, and he sidestepped the strike with precision, his sword already moving.

Shadowless Reaper Sword Art – First Form: Phantom Slash

His blade blurred, creating an afterimage that slashed across the beast's side. The strike left a faint gash, but the beast's corrupted flames quickly mended the wound.

The creature roared, spewing toxic fire that consumed the ground in front of it. Asher leaped into the air, his body twisting mid-flight.

Second Form: Veil Cutter

A crescent slash of energy erupted from his blade, colliding with the flames and dispersing them. The beast stumbled slightly, momentarily disoriented.

"Good, it's not invincible," Asher muttered, landing gracefully.

The beast recovered quickly, its molten eyes burning with rage. It slammed its sword into the ground, sending a wave of corrupted energy hurtling toward him.