Time quickly passed and Ethan arrived at the fifteenth floor, his progression through the tower's legendary challenges having transformed him into something that transcended his previous power entirely.
The intervening floors had provided advancement opportunities beyond his wildest expectations. Diamond-rank creatures had fallen to coordinated assault while their cores and bodies provided enhancement materials that pushed his capabilities into theoretical territory.
He had evolved two crucial talents through careful consumption of compatible monsters. Protective Shield had transformed into Bronze Skin at B- rank, providing passive defence that could deflect attacks capable of shattering mountains. Regeneration had reached B- grade efficiency, allowing recovery from injuries that would prove fatal to lesser beings.
Most significantly, he had achieved Low-Diamond rank.
