His body accepted the purified essence without resistance. His pulse remained steady, but the air around him began to warp—subtle at first, like heat rising from pavement—then deeper, heavier, as if reality itself was beginning to respond to the shift within him.
Inside his mind, Alex could feel everything.
His vision blurred and refocused as he slipped into a trance-like state. It wasn't just meditation—it was evolution. He could sense his soul stretching, reshaping, refining.
A soft notification echoed within his mind.
[Evolution Progress: 13%... 14%...]
The pure white essence continued flowing steadily into him. It wasn't fast, but it was relentless. Over the course of the next half-day, the ritual chamber remained still, the formation undisturbed.
Alex's body gradually became encased in a faintly glowing cocoon of light—a shell of condensed white energy. It pulsed softly, alive with internal pressure and steady expansion.
Cypher and Zephyra remained close, seated near him, monitoring every fluctuation with focused eyes. Neither spoke at first, but when the light grew stronger—reaching a radiance more intense than anything they'd seen from him before—Zephyra exhaled slowly, awe in her voice.
"This much essence… not even most Marquis-class demons could withstand this volume, let alone absorb it without imploding."
Cypher nodded, her sharp gaze never leaving Alex. "And he's not even a full demon noble yet."
Zephyra smirked slightly. "If this is what he's like now, I can't imagine what kind of master he'll become once he claims his Origin."
They exchanged a glance—an unspoken understanding shared between loyal subordinates and proud lieutenants.
Alex's evolution was far from over—but this phase had taken root.
And when he emerged from that cocoon…He would not be the same.He would be one step closer to what he was always meant to become.
Alex felt weightless.
When he opened his eyes, there was no basement. No blood crystals. No stone floor beneath him. Instead, he floated in a vast, white expanse—endless in every direction. Silent, serene, and oddly warm.
He stood barefoot, surrounded by nothing but pure light. It wasn't blinding—it was calming. The space pulsed softly, like the slow breath of the universe itself.
Then, a familiar voice echoed within his mind—smooth, measured, unmistakably the System.
[Welcome, Host.]
[You have successfully stabilized as a High Human.]
[This space is a Specialized Field—created to safely allow host to choose his next path.]
Alex turned slowly, observing the strange white dimension. It felt… disconnected from time. Like he could stay here for hours or minutes, and nothing would change.
The System continued.
[Due to your unique composition—Human foundation, Demonic lineage, and refined spiritual awareness—you are eligible for multiple evolution paths.]
[Processing... Matching current soul state, essence quality, and combat alignment.]
After a brief pulse of golden light, several translucent panels appeared in front of Alex—each bearing the name of a potential evolutionary path, glowing faintly.
[Available Evolution Paths:]
Dawnborne Human—A balanced form that walks the line between darkness and light, Death and Life, Virtue and Sin. Focused on spiritual resilience, soul clarity, and domain authority. Requires a refined will and hybrid essence stability.
Primary Traits: Purity Resonance, Mental Immunity, Soul Anchoring, Soul Magic
Umbraclaw Revenant—A shadow-heavy form born from suppressed wrath and vengeful will. Enhances stealth, deadly precision, and fear-based dominance. Best suited for those who thrive in controlled chaos.
Primary Traits: Shadow Manipulation, Aura of Dread, Dark territory
Infernal Sovereign—A direct evolution of your demonic bloodline. Amplifies raw power, aggression, and command over lesser demons. High risk, high reward—requires constant emotional control.
Primary Traits: Hellfire Authority, Demon Command, Blood Pact Strength
Aetherlight Vicar—A rare ascension into high-order spiritual magic. Favors clarity of mind, healing, soul magic, and light-born arcana. Requires near-perfect mana channeling.
Primary Traits: Arcane Purity, Spiritweaving, Lightform Ascension
The System paused as the choices floated around Alex like stars.
[You may take your time.]
[Once chosen, your path will be locked until the next evolutionary gateway.]
Alex stood in the middle of the white expanse, quietly studying the four glowing options floating before him. Each one called to a different part of him—his instincts, his emotions, his logic.
But right now, only one thought filled his mind.
Maria.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked aloud, "Which of these can help with Maria's condition?"
The System responded immediately, its voice echoing across the quiet plane.
[Two paths have traits directly relevant to resolving Maria's soul corruption issue.]
[1. Dawnborne Human]
—The trait Soul Anchoring will allow you to bind her soul more securely, shielding it from possession, corruption, or inner destabilization. It will delay or even destroy the growth of the demonic corruption if guided correctly.
[4. Aetherlight Vicar]
—The trait Spiritweaving grants the host the ability to reinforce and cleanse another's soul from within. With enough mastery, you could extract the seed of corruption directly or allow her own soul to resist it and reject it naturally.
Alex remained silent, taking in every word.
So… one path offered stability. The other, purification.
Both could work.
But the methods were very different.
Alex kept his eyes on the projections floating before him, his expression unreadable.
"Which of them," he asked calmly, "has the highest potential? Long-term, I mean."
The System responded instantly, its tone as clinical as ever.
[Host has been given the evolution paths ranked from highest to lowest potential based on long-term power scaling and compatibility.]
[1. Dawnborne Human — Highest Potential]
[2. Umbraclaw Revenant — High Potential]
[3. Infernal Sovereign — Moderate to High]
[4. Aetherlight Vicar — Moderate]
[Dawnborne Human possesses the broadest ceiling—both in terms of personal growth and external influence. It is also the most difficult to master.]
Alex exhaled slowly through his nose, his expression hardening as clarity settled in.
Then, without hesitation, he stepped forward and raised his hand toward the glowing silhouette of the Dawnborne Ascendant.
"Set it," he said again, his voice steady.
A resonant chime echoed through the white expanse.
[Evolution Path Confirmed: Dawnborne Human]
The projection dissolved into a wave of radiant light, which surged forward and enveloped Alex. His body absorbed the glow like a vessel accepting its rightful core, and in that moment, something inside him clicked—and then he fell asleep once again.
As the Evolution now truly begin, now that he have choosen his path.
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