Tower Ascension

"Old man, tell me how can I get stronger?" At this moment, Peter understood the grave danger of this matter. Those people who are targeting him were actually smart. Because they are not underestimating him.

And, that means they will do everything in their power to get his trident and key. He can't imagine his life after reaching the twenty-fifth floor.

"You have Basic Sword Skill, right?" The old man asked.

"Yes!" Peter nodded. Basic Sword Skill was his first skill and also the skill that helped him cross the hidden floor. It has made a lot of impact on his life.

"Train Iron Body, find more suitable skill than those who can help you make slaves, and train swordsmanship. The best part of becoming a swordsman is the strength. Once you truly walk on the path of swordsmanship, you can kill people beyond levels." The old man took out a book and gave it to him.

Hearing his words, Peter frown for a moment and asked "Isn't it better to have slaves that can help you fight?"

"No! If you try, you can find friends that are willing to live and die with you. It's just that it takes time. You are too much impatient. I don't want to pry in your personal life but being impatient doesn't solve anything. You need to be more patient and try to take one step at a time."

"Do you think slaves can keep up with you forever? Do you think they will have the willpower to train and get stronger than you? Only when they feel, they can improve. Such as the little girl with you. She wants to get stronger just so that she can fight with you. She doesn't want to be your burden."

"Slaves can't think like that. They will end up becoming your burden. So, don't try to learn that skill! Instead, try to find better Passive Skills that could actually improve your strength. If you want my suggestion to find Tyrant Lightning Skill on the fifth floor."

"That skill can help you absorb the lightning in your body and improve your physical strength while giving you the lightning mana. Of course, this isn't exactly a passive skill rather a combination of both. So, it will consume one slot of passive skill and one slot of active skill."

"But believe me, it is a thousand times better than that Lucifer's flame skill." The old man's words shocked Peter. Suddenly, his eyes shrunk as he asked "Wait, Basic Sword Skill can be used without consuming mana. So, why is it only Active Skill?"

"Because of this!" As he said, he pushed the Advance Sword Skill to Peter's hand and explained "This allows you to condense Sword Intent. It is the combination of sword belief and spirit power. That's why this is not a Passive Skill."

"Of course, you can still add mana or internal energy to Sword Intent. If you add fire mana, it will become Fire Sword Intent. If you add internal energy, it will become a dominating sword intent. All of these factors make it Active Skill."

"But, Tyrant Lightning Skill not only gives you the access to lightning mana but also trains your body constantly just like the Iron Body. If you combine the effect of Tyrant Lightning Skill and Iron Body Skill then you will get a body that can literally punch mountain into dust."

"And, don't worry Advance Sword Skill won't consume an extra slot. It will only evolve the Basic Sword Skill. That's why I want you to train. Once your skill reaches level ten, it can be evolved if you have the right skill. Such as, if you have Flame Dragon Skill then you can evolve Burning Sun Skill to Flame Dragon Skill."

"And, if you have Bronze Body Skill, then you can evolve Iron Body Skill to Bronze Body Skill. As for the Lesser Demon Transformation Skill, you need to find Greater Demon Transformation Skill. Finally, you don't need to evolve Spirit Assimilation Skill."

"Since you have the skill to steal others' skills, it won't be a difficult thing for you. For now, just focus on improving your skills. It might not improve right now, so continue until it improves. Alright, that's all of the advice I have for you."

"I will leave now. Currently, you have reached level ten so try to explore the first floor and wait for your friends reach this level. Only then, you should try to cross dungeon." After that, the old man snaps his finger and disappears.

Seeing him leaving, Peter couldn't help but sigh. There were many things he didn't know. He was completely clueless and that only made it worse. He sighed and walked towards the corpses of those people.

"I might be an ant for now. But, I will not remain as an ant. The old man is right. Only strength can help me achieve what I want. I must break those walls. From now on, I will fight every obstacle I will face and I will break them."

After promising himself, Peter touched the corpse of the young man and muttered "Energy Absorption Skill!"

As soon as he says those words, a black gas released out of his palm and spread throughout the body of the young man. He waited for a few minutes until he felt strange energy entering his body. He had already used this skill so he wasn't unfamiliar with this energy.

As soon as it entered his body, it started flowing through his veins, and inner organs. Each time it merges with one of his organs, it keeps strengthening them. Suddenly, his vision blurred a little. At this moment, a strange thing occurred inside his body.

His mind was filled with confusion but he didn't stop. After a long time, it finished and a new panel appeared in front of him.

[Talent- Mana Body (Upgradable)

Level- 1

Description- When a person reaches higher levels, his body synchronizes with the mana. Once the synchronization reaches hundred percent, that person will receive a body that allows him to use mana in a better way.

Effect 1- Mana Body increases Mana Control by twice

Effect 2- Mana Body stores the mana inside veins as well

Effect 3- Mana Body can keep the balance between different attributes of mana

Note- Mana Body can be improved by increasing the synchronization with mana or devouring better Mana Body]

'Wow! This is amazing. So, this is why he was able to create those moves with such ease. Damn! Doesn't that mean he still had a reserve of mana?' Peter suddenly felt thankful for using the Incarnation of Sun. This skill not only broke the opponent's power but also injured him.

And, only this allowed him to get Divine Dying Breath. But after seeing the old man, he realized he can't rely on this skill every single time. After all, the old man was able to somehow injure him to the extent where he felt powerless.

Even his Divine Dying Breath wasn't helping him because he had no powers to carry buff. Since this was the case, Peter knew he can't rely on it every single time.

After gaining Mana's Body, he walks to the next dead body and activates his Energy Absorption Skill. Just like that, he keeps on doing it until he absorbs the energy from all of those dead bodies.

After that, he finally gives a glance at his status.

[Climber- Peter Johnson

Age- 21

Level- 10 (EXP- 81250/102400)

Trait- Adaptability, Stone Heart, Mind of a Hero, Triple Personalities

Talent- Mana Body

HP- 60

MP- 50

Internal Energy- 50

Genetic Power- 10

STR- 50

AGI- 50

VIT- 35

STM- 35

Passive Skills- Greed (Lv.1- 20%), Dying Divine Breath (Lv.1- 30%), Iron Body (Lv.4- 20%), Energy Absorption Skill (Lv.1- 50%)

Active Skills- Basic Sword Skill (Lv.7- 5%), Burning Sun Skill (Lv.5- 10%), Lesser Demon Transformation (Lv.4- 30%), Spirit Assimilation Skill (Lv.1- 80%)

Stat Points- 35

Fame Points- 80

Items- Sword*2, Ring*2, Passive Skill*1, Armor*1 Active Skill*1Wooden Arrows Skill, Mana Coins*1090, Key of Guardian*1, Trident of Destruction, Mana Crystals*4000]

'Hu! My strength increased by ten points. That would make me strong as level fifteen, right? And, I still haven't spent my stat points. Let's follow that old man's advice and train my active skill.' Peter thought for a while and finally burned those bodies with his flames.

After that, Peter left the forest and ran towards the Hounds. He gave up on the slave skill as well.

On Earth,

"Miss, I heard your potion has the power to enhance human physical strength, is it?" One of the reporters in front of Anne and spoke. At this moment, both of them were sitting on a couch opposite each other.

There were many cameras and it was being broadcast live on the media. 

Hearing his question, Anne smiled and took out a small glass jar. She looked at the reporter and said "Since this is life. Why not show it to the enter world rather than convince them with my words?"

The reporter was startled. Suddenly, he smiled and said "Since Miss Anne is so confident, let me try it.. After all, I can lie to my wife but not to people watching this news."