Floating Island - Triple S Talent

An elixir made from the blood of gods. Anyone who drinks it will receive extraordinary benefits.

- Ability: Consuming this elixir will help anyone below the Emperor level advance by a full rank.

Lein read the description, and he froze. His eyes widened, and his heart rate increased slightly. "Am I dreaming, or is this real?" he murmured, his voice almost inaudible. Doubt crept into his mind—accepting this reality was too difficult. An elixir that could enhance someone's power unconditionally, without talent limitations, was like a fairytale coming true right before his eyes.

"No, you're not dreaming."

Mharzan's calm voice broke Lein's trance. The young man's flat gaze showed no surprise, as if he had anticipated Lein's reaction, like a gift-giver who knew precisely how his gift would affect the recipient. If that weren't the case, perhaps Mharzan himself would've been shocked by Lein's astonished expression.

Lein stared at the bottle again, now with a deeper gaze. The tiny blue crystals inside sparkled like stars in the night, dancing in the darkness, dazzling in their simplicity yet captivating.

"Damn, this really is a divine-tier item!" he whispered internally, caught between awe and disbelief. For a moment, a desire arose within him to accept Mharzan's offer—the offer to join him.

But that thought was quickly dismissed.

"No!" his resolve strengthened, his voice echoing in his mind. Joining Mharzan would mean giving up his freedom, living under the shadow of a power beyond his control. Nothing in this world is free. Lein knew well that free food always came with a steep price.

He could imagine being cared for, fed, and having his power enhanced without external threats—temporarily. But he knew, without a doubt, that when the time came, the bill would arrive, and it wouldn't be cheap.

"I'll surely rise to the level just below the Emperor soon," he thought, as if glimpsing a future where he broke through his current limits thanks to the elixir in his hand. But that didn't mean he could let his guard down.

"Excuse me, sir, does this elixir have any conditions?" he asked, trying to keep his tone steady despite his pounding heart. His gaze remained fixed on Mharzan, who was still watching him calmly, like a father observing a child opening a long-awaited present.

"Yes, you can use it now and immediately advance by a full rank," Mharzan replied plainly, without the slightest hesitation. "And yes, you must accept my prior request—join my race." Mharzan's gaze shifted slightly, hinting that this was not an offer to be taken lightly.

"Yes… of course, sir." Lein nodded slowly, understanding the implications hidden behind those simple words. But before his thoughts could delve too deep, his eyes shifted to the next item.

Lein held a transparent crystal in his hand, shaped like a star with five sides of different colors. In the center, a restless red eye moved, seemingly alive, gazing back at him. A cold sensation crept down his neck, and Lein held his breath, feeling pierced by that gaze.

"Damn..." he muttered inwardly, trying to steady his heartbeat. The item's bizarre appearance almost made him step back. Ignoring its strange form, Lein then checked the crystal's status panel.

(Immortal Star Crystal)

An ancient crystal on the brink of death, yet it harbors a strong desire to live. Stop acting arrogant if you don't want your own power to kill you.

- Ability: When used, the Immortal Star Crystal can copy 100% of an enemy's skills, with a maximum of five skills at a time. It is limited to creatures at the Master level and below.

"Wow... 100% skill duplication?" Lein's eyes sparkled. His mind quickly jumped to his own talent, (Infinity Duplicate - SSS). Although this ability was only limited to items, it could process up to 10,000 at once and could be repeated every 30 minutes without interruption.

"Even if it's only effective for Master-level beings, this crystal could become a deadly weapon." The terrifying possibilities made a small grin form on his face. A thousand enemies? It would mean nothing if he could replicate all their skills.

He carefully placed the crystal down, his gaze shifting to the next item: a scroll wrapped in shimmering gold, engraved with ancient symbols that glowed softly. Lein touched the exposed white paper, its texture smooth and soothing.

(Heart of the Elements)

A scroll containing the fundamental elements of the universe, granting mastery and unity with the core elements of life.

- Ability: Transforms all user skills into the chosen element (water, earth, fire, or air). Provides a 100% bonus damage if the element is advantageous.

"An incredibly powerful item," he murmured in awe. With this scroll, he could completely change his strategy, conquering terrains that were once impossible to traverse. No more worrying about hostile environments—only total victory.

Lein once again examined the three items before him, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he studied each one.

"Damn, I want them all..." he thought, weighing the possibilities. But there was only one chance to duplicate an item this time. Lein had to choose wisely.

He wanted to delay his decision a bit longer, but the young man before him wouldn't be easily deceived into giving more time.

"Of all the items, the most crucial for me right now is the (Divine Promotion Elixir)," Lein said lightly, weighing his thoughts on which item to duplicate.

With the ongoing war and the loss of the divine sky realm's guardian, Lein urgently needed to increase his power and advance. And the item that fit that need was the (Divine Promotion Elixir).

After duplicating 10,000 of the elixirs, he would immediately ascend to a being just one rank below the Emperor. From the item's name alone, he was certain that beings of that level could move freely across the universe.

Lein frowned slightly, contemplating the other items. "However, from a long-term perspective, the (Heart of the Elements) offers more utility," he thought.