[: Daniel POV :]
“Alright. Now that we’re here, we can kick off our monster hunt,”
I cracked my knuckles in anticipation, pondering how I should approach the hunt with Bella.
“What would be the best way for her to earn experience points?
I couldn’t help but wonder.
It took me a while to devise a solid plan, but eventually, I found it—the best method that could significantly boost her level by hundreds.
“Bella,” I said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder, “you can just sit back and relax”
”I’ll handle the task of capturing all the monsters, and I’ll leave the final strike to you, so you can collect all of the experience points”
A warm smile spread across Bella’s face as she nodded in agreement. “Thank you, Daniel. I really appreciate your help.”
As I continued, my thoughts filled with wonder.
Now, what’s the best way for me to capture monsters and lower their HP, allowing you to deliver that final blow?
I pondered while my eyes locked onto hers, seeking her input
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Bella’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she wondered why I was looking at her.
But then, after some time, I finally stumbled upon a promising strategy, and excitement filled the air as I prepared to put it into action.
Ah, that could prove quite handy in a situation like this.
I was thinking to myself and a wicked smile creeping across my face.
I decided to utilize the Ruler’s Authority, granting myself the power of flight.
As I ascended into the sky, I could sense the life forms of monsters scattered all throughout the vast forest, which seemed endless in its expanse.
Clenching my fist and closing my eyes, I harnessed my unique ability.
When I reopened my eyes, they had transformed into an entirely different colour, with intricate patterns of circles within them.
My Samsara eyes were now active, and I vividly recalled an ability that allowed me to seal a single beast.
One of the six paths was the path of seal, and I was planning on using that.
But could it be used to seal millions of monsters simultaneously?
Well, time to find out.
“Heavenly Seal,” I muttered, my voice trembling with anticipation and a tinge of excitement.
At first, there was a moment of eerie silence, building the suspense.
Then, seconds later, an awe-inspiring, godly force surged forth.
The very ground at the heart of the forest began to tremble and crack as mystical energy coursed through it.
As if defying gravity itself, chunks of earth and rocks began to levitate into the sky, coalescing into a rapidly growing, floating mass.
But that was just the beginning.
All manner of monsters within the forest found themselves irresistibly drawn by this strange force, and I couldn’t help but feel a rush of exhilaration as I watched their futile struggles.
“Roar!”
The forest echoed with a cacophony of desperate roars as the monsters fought in vain to cling to the ground.
Yet, their efforts were in vain as their bodies were inexorably drawn towards the colossal rock formation taking shape in the heavens.
It was a sight beyond belief, a breathtaking spectacle that filled me with a mix of wonder, triumph, and a touch of empathy for the creatures caught in the grip of the Heavenly Seal.
Amazing…
I was mesmerized by the very sight in front of me.
Right now, in the sky, there was a huge chunk of rock formed into a single mass of a boulder where the monsters were being sealed at the very moment.
The monsters were utterly horrified, their fear palpable as they struggled against the inexplicable force that had ensnared them.
It was a sight that tugged at my heartstrings, even as I remained resolute in my task.
As the seal continued to work its magic, it consumed a small chunk of my Mana.
To most, that amount would have been nearly insurmountable, but for me, it was a mere fraction.
However, I knew how high the consumption was.
Heavenly Seal was a technique of the Samsara Eye that demanded an immense pool of Mana.
Without a substantial capacity, I could easily have depleted my reserves.
Moreover, the number of monsters I was sealing numbered more than 2 million.
Nevertheless, it had only drained about 10 million Mana, a significant but manageable portion of my power.
In the very next moment, I felt a surge of energy as I replenished what the seal had consumed.
The total number of monsters that were sealed was a staggering 2 million.
Now, in the sky, there hovered a colossal rock resembling a meteorite.
The sight was beyond imagination, and Bella had her jaws dropped to the ground.
She was left utterly speechless by this discovery.
Just when she thought she knew the extent of my abilities, there was even more that I seemed to hide.
It didn’t offend her; rather, her belief in my incredible powers grew stronger, and her admiration for me intensified.
But for me, the task was far from complete. E
ven with all of the monsters sealed, there was no way Bella, who had never hunted in her life, could vanquish them all with a single attack.
The real challenge starts now.
Bella was merely at level 1, and given her current stats, it was clear that she couldn’t defeat the monsters on her own.
That’s when I made the decision to employ the Superior Divider.
The Superior Divider skill consumed a hefty 10,000 mana per second for a single divide.
When you multiplied that by the number of monsters, the number of divides I planned to execute, and the duration I intended to hold them off, it amounted to a staggering 12 trillion mana.
Currently, I have trillions of mana, a feat that would be impossible for most to achieve.
My stats were monstrous, and that is a fact I won’t deny and that is why, I was a better user for Superior Divider.
With its ability in my hand, I can use it to its fullest potential without worrying about Mana.
At the same time, this was a chance to use my unique ability known as the Ultimate Skill, Unstoppable.
This extraordinary skill allowed to increase my overall prowess by 1% for every enemy I faced.
Considering the current predicament with the 2 million monsters, the Ultimate Skill had identified them as my adversaries, granting me a staggering 2,000,000% boost in prowess.
In simpler terms, my overall abilities were multiplied by an astounding 20,000 times!
To top it off, I activated ‘Unstoppable,’ which multiplied my overall prowess by an additional 50.
Collectively, my mana capacity soared to an amount that I didn’t even dare to count, and it was more than sufficient to perform multiple divisions.
I could divide till the monsters’ prowess would be reduced to less than a single percentage for more than a minute.
‘Divide,’ I commanded, halving the number of monsters until their average stats dropped below 10.
Given that the average level was 300, this was a substantial reduction.
Once the task was complete, I hastily returned to where Bella was.
“Come, follow me. This time, it’s your turn to shine,”
I extended my hand to her, and she accepted it without hesitation.
In an instant, we found ourselves standing near the meteorite-sized rock. ．
Bella was in awe of its sheer size, and she couldn’t recall ever seeing anything so immense.
“Bella, I will transfer and channel my mana inside your body and guide you in using the skill you just learned,”
I explained to her.
She simply nodded in agreement, harbouring no doubts about my intentions.
However, something about my eyes seemed strangely familiar to her.
‘Isn’t that the same eyes as those tribes that had gone extinct?’
she wondered briefly but decided not to dwell on it.
She had more important matters at hand.
Recalling my earlier request for her to execute the Ice Lotus(A) skill, the one I had recommended she learn, she was now ready to demonstrate her newfound abilities.
The skill Bella was about to unleash was a formidable one, its destructive potential proportional to the amount of mana she poured into it.
To put it in perspective, with a sufficient mana charge, it could obliterate not just a country or continent, but possibly the very planet they inhabited.
However, due to its astronomical mana consumption, it was classified as an A-rank ability.
If not for this limitation, it might have been considered S-Rank or even higher.
The gravity of the situation became apparent.
What if this skill were to fall into the hands of someone with limitless mana?
The answer was undeniably catastrophic.
Bella closed her eyes and began to focus, utilizing every means at her disposal to activate the skill.
The essence of ice coalesced between her hands, gradually taking the form of an icy lotus.
With her limited mana, she struggled to form a powerful lotus, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead due to the strain.
However, seconds later, her eyes widened in astonishment as an influx of mana surged into her body.
‘What is this feeling!? It feels so good!’
It was an almost euphoric sensation as if Bella had just experienced the most pleasurable thing in her life, and she found herself savouring every moment of it.
‘Is this his power? Is this what it feels like?’
Her eyes took on a peculiar distortion, and due to this unexpected, unexplainable event, her feelings for me grew exceptionally strong.
‘Focus, Bella. Now is not the time,’
She reminded herself sternly, realizing the urgency of the situation.
She knew what to do with the boundless mana now coursing through her.
If she didn’t channel it into the lotus, her body would be overwhelmed, unable to contain more mana than it could handle.
As she skillfully directed the surging mana toward the Ice Lotus, the essence within it began to grow and transform.
Bella marvelled at how beautiful and extraordinary the lotus had become.
After 40 seconds of intense charging, I gave her the cue to release the Lotus.
“Now, Bella! Release the Lotus!”
I shouted, and without hesitation, she relinquished all control over the lotus, setting it free.
To ensure her safety in the impending explosion, I swiftly carried her away, flying a considerable distance from the meteorite.
I surrounded it with the Superior Ethereal Flames, taking every precaution.
In a mere second, the lotus made contact with the meteorite.
By the time it touched, we were a safe distance away, poised to witness a truly majestic sight.
*Boom*
Upon making contact, the lotus exploded, and a brilliant blue flash of light radiated throughout the area.
If not for the protective cocoon of Superior Ethereal Flames, Bella would have been blinded by the intense radiance.
First, there was the blinding light, followed by the thunderous explosion, and finally, a high-pitched noise that resonated so intensely that it caused the entire forest to vibrate momentarily.
The explosion had a profound effect on the meteorite, transforming it into a massive block of ice.
Then, a subsequent reaction occurred, resulting in yet another explosion, causing the icy block to disintegrate into the essence of ice, which gently descended like a delicate snowfall upon the forest.