122. Supreme Bloodline
"Phew... Now, it truly begins."
Li Aozi casually clenched his fist. The Sequence Omega energy, [Bloodline], transformed his body in subtle ways that wouldn't be immediately apparent.
To be honest, it's kind of a letdown. Though [Bloodline] can boost his strength, it doesn't increase [Constitution]. It's merely an activation state of Omega energy that enhances certain attributes.
When it comes to the actual stats, everything still depends on his [Charisma].
Li Aozi patted his frail physique (100 [Constitution]), sighing deeply.
—This power doesn't even modify his physique; it won't turn him into a muscular behemoth.
Although the Omega energy was rather ordinary and had average growth potential, the fact that it consumed no energy made it worth acknowledging.
It was stealthy and safe, even in usage, without revealing his identity as someone from the [Dominator] path.
"With the jewelry equipped, my base [Charisma] is 157. Adding the 26 points gained from leveling up, it reaches 183. With [Perpetual•Love Hunter]'s 30% boost, my effective [Charisma] is equivalent to 237.9."
The activation effect of [Bloodline] grants [Strength] equivalent to his [Charisma]. Along with Li Aozi's base 100 [Strength], his maximum strength potential reaches about 337.9.
"That's pretty decent, actually."
With his high [Charisma], if any foolhardy [Warrior] dared to mess with him, Li Aozi could knock them out with a single punch.
At Delta tier, he was essentially a one-punch man.
Epsilon-tier? He could punch them twice and make them question their life's choices.
Even a newly advanced Zeta-tier would stagger from taking a direct hit.
The greatest utility of the [Strength] attribute was boosting melee weapon damage, increasing attack speed, and enhancing overall stamina. Li Aozi, being of the [Dominator] path, hadn't awakened any inner energy, so he could only harness the raw muscular force.
"Since I've decided to change my build, it's time to follow the [Conqueror] path approach."
Li Aozi glanced at his stock of gene fragments, but the synthesis of [Bloodline] had completely drained his reserves. He had no way to modify his body further.
For now, he would settle for what he had.
After that, Li Aozi laid low for two weeks in school to conceal his advancement to Delta tier.
As expected of a Delta-tier powerhouse... he managed to lose another 300 points.
First off, he failed a general knowledge course. Li Aozi immediately applied for the final makeup exam and decided not to worry about it afterward.
With almost a month since enrollment, Li Aozi's total deducted credits reached 421, making him the ultimate record holder in school history.
He didn't immediately seek out the connections Modorte had introduced him to, wary of any potential risks that could expose his secrets.
Before long, his suspicions were confirmed.
The Student Council's disciplinary squad began conducting checks on students. Outstanding students like Diaran were considered suspects and were closely monitored, with frequent questioning.
Li Aozi, on the other hand, fell further below academic standards, which further diverted the disciplinary department's focus away from him.
No one ever came to suspect him.
The Student Council did not publicize the presence of society members, which made it easier for Li Aozi to continue hunting covertly.
His harvests were bountiful.
In just a month, he managed to kill two [Machine Society] members before they could grow or infiltrate—both crushed by Li Aozi.
Against a Delta-tier Li Aozi, these recently infiltrated Machine Society members stood no chance. They were easily crushed like insects.
Now with three Saint Cores in hand, and another 5.6 million Almond Gold transferred by Konstantin, Li Aozi was approaching the status of a multi-millionaire.
With 7 million Almond Gold, he was practically in the elite class in any narrative-level civilization.
Li Aozi was in a great mood—food tasted better, and every day in the dining hall, he would watch the 'Golden Princess' Diaran eat, flanked by ten-plus monitors, even being followed to the restroom. She could do nothing but endure their oversight, never daring to throw a fit.
Ah, what a leisurely life.
If Li Aozi had approached that woman as Modorte suggested, it would have been him under surveillance now.
Clearly, that [Intelligence] didn't go to waste.
Two weeks later, even Sylia, who was initially most suspicious of him, gave up her 'unrealistic' suspicion and came to apologize to Li Aozi.
"I sincerely apologize, Leoz. I shouldn't have doubted you. Please forgive my previous actions..."
"It's nothing, really."
Li Aozi brushed her off casually. She insisted on compensating him and ended up spending dozens of credits to take Li Aozi out for a meal.
Li Aozi pondered:
[If she knew my body actually was a colonized one, what would her reaction be?]
Days passed as usual.
Li Aozi's daily life was akin to delivering parcels under Big Ben—it was either arranged from above or sent off below.
Hobbs and Lucite, meanwhile, were working diligently. Hobbs often stayed at the library all night, yet always seemed energetic.
However, the ring he wore seemed to be gradually losing its dark color—for reasons unknown.
Lucite, thanks to the business card Li Aozi had passed on, successfully joined the Alchemy Society. Within the club, he had exhibited some commendable skills and was frequently sought out by upperclassmen for assistance, benefiting greatly.
The relationship between the trio remained solid. Instead of distancing themselves from Li Aozi due to his poor grades, Hobbs and Lucite grew even closer to him.
They felt that Li Aozi had sacrificed a lot, always inviting him to join their activities. Sometimes, Li Aozi went along to gain a few activity points, barely avoiding the record-breaking 500-point deduction in his first month.
University life didn't particularly interest Li Aozi. To him, it was nothing special.
Since he couldn't learn magic or academic knowledge effectively, Li Aozi decided to focus on activities that were actually beneficial.
He began training his body, practicing combat skills, and refining his connection with Jania.
This is where the utility of the [Soul Engraving Sword Saint] Omega energy came into play. As their interaction deepened, Li Aozi's relationship with Jania greatly improved. She began offering sharp critiques of his martial techniques, pointing out numerous areas for improvement.
While he couldn't learn theoretical knowledge, repetitive muscle-memory training was no problem.
While most of the magical workshops and facilities on campus required a fee, places like the gym were completely free. After discovering this, Li Aozi quickly became a gym regular.
Swordsmanship Club, Full-Armor Combat Club, Knight Etiquette Club—Li Aozi attended them all.
Each sword swing he practiced was an attempt to sense the fusion between Omega energy and his body.
This reflected one of the primary characteristics of the [Conqueror] path: fully merging Omega energy with the physical body, using it as a substitute for inner energy to develop a power system comparable to [Destruction].
Due to the physiological traits of the Elai race, Li Aozi's physical training didn't seem to yield visible results. A month of training only resulted in tighter skin, with virtually no muscle gain.
However, appearances can be deceiving.
Li Aozi picked up a piece of wood between his index and middle fingers, applying slight pressure. The entire piece of wood glowed brightly and was incinerated. With a gentle flick, he placed a flawless diamond on the table.
"The compatibility between [Bloodline] and my body has significantly improved, and my control over my strength has grown more precise."
He faced a large tree some distance away and casually snapped his fingers.
Ping!
Intense white light exploded in the air, with a violent shockwave tearing across the area. The tree was severed at its base, falling with a loud crash as dust and dirt erupted.
Rumble...
Before him, the once lush forest now looked like it had been bombarded by a warship's artillery, transformed into barren, scorched wasteland.
The combined force of [Bloodline] and Echoing Force wreaked considerable havoc.
"Not bad. If I faced Liuer again, a single snap of my fingers would obliterate her."
A full month of training had allowed Li Aozi to completely master [Bloodline]'s strength.
His damage output was now more than sufficient. With [Gravity] as support, Li Aozi was confident he could punch a hole through a starship.
With a casual wave of his hand, Li Aozi used elemental construction to restore the terrain before turning away.
It just so happened that today was Sunday—a school holiday.
Now that he had sufficient strength, it was time to claim what was rightfully his—[Remaining Moon].