While it's true that the larger a Monster's size, the more likely he is to become a background character, an increase in size often corresponds to a genuine surge in power!
The life force and energy within his body experienced an exponential explosive growth, increasing by more than tenfold compared to the beginning!
At this moment, Han Sen even had the illusion that he possessed an immortal body!
His general-level height was tall and slender, not bulky. Every muscle, every bone, felt as if it had been infused with molten lava, brimming with explosive power!
“So, this is the joy of being a stat Monster?”
It was a long while before the surging, violent energy within his body gradually subsided.
Han Sen slowly stood up, adapting to the elevated view, as if looking down on ants.
He casually clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking like clashing metal, and the mere force of his tightening fist caused the air to emit a faint wail.
Awesome!
Truly awesome!
He subconsciously looked at the requirements for the next upgrade—
【To upgrade "Overgrowth (SSR)" Lv4 -> Lv5, 8000 Origin Points are required.】
“Tsk…”
Comparing the cost to his remaining balance, Han Sen's eyes, which had been fervent from the surge of power in his body, instantly cleared up considerably.
SSR abilities were indeed gold-devouring beasts; just two or three clicks had consumed 7000 Origin Points.
The “gold coins” dropped by the Slime Octopus instantly evaporated by more than half, truly a painful yet joyful experience.
Glancing at the 5609 Origin Points remaining on his panel, Han Sen clicked his tongue and temporarily gave up on the idea of continuing to upgrade Overgrowth.
Eat one bite at a time, walk one step at a time.
His gaze swept over the ability list again, landing on the remaining three golden, shimmering SSR abilities.
Overgrowth provided powerful vitality and energy Upper limit, equivalent to maxing out Han Sen's base HP and MP simultaneously.
But anyone who has played games knows that tankiness isn't just about maxing out the health bar; defense and resistance are equally important.
Especially in this world where destruction can happen at any moment, only by surviving can one deal damage.
Therefore, Ferocious Beast Body, which also provided base stats and durability, instantly rose to the highest priority in his mind.
First, get HP to 40, no shame in that!
The next golden ability to be upgraded was decided, but before adding points to the SSR, Han Sen planned to max out both of his unsightly N-level white abilities.
Hardened Shell and Beginner Regeneration.
Low rarity has its advantages, and that is being cheap.
Although cheap usually means low quality, according to the system's explanation, once an ability reaches Lv10 max level, the copied ability can be completely integrated into the body and no longer occupy a valuable ability slot.
And the max-level abilities possessed by the main body can break through their original limits!
Han Sen had not yet used this function. Now that he had sufficient Origin Points and could free up an ability slot, he naturally had to experience it.
A simple calculation showed that upgrading a white ability from Lv3 to Lv10 max level required 4+8+16+32+64+128+256, totaling 508 Origin Points.
Han Sen, with a grand gesture, waved his hand—
“System, max out Beginner Regeneration first!”
【Consumed Origin Points x 508, "Beginner Regeneration" level increased! Lv3 -> Lv10 (MAX)!】
【Ding! Copied ability "Beginner Regeneration" has reached max level, integrated into the main body, and released the ability slot occupation!】
【Current ability slots occupied: 4 / 15.】
Because Han Sen had initially stepped into the ranks of stat Monsters, the life force within his body was extremely vast.
Even though the effect of this maxed-out Beginner Regeneration was several times stronger than it was initially, it only made him feel a slight increase in his body's vitality and an improvement in his mana regeneration speed.
However, Han Sen wasn't disappointed. After all, it was a white ability, and max level was already its limit.
The Lv10 maxed-out Beginner Regeneration shimmered with golden light in the main body's ability section, as if saying, 'Come on, master, play with me.'
But Han Sen was unmoved, continuing to upgrade his innate ability, Hardened Shell, which he had possessed from the start.
【Consumed Origin Points x 508, "Hardened Shell" level increased! Lv3 -> Lv10 (MAX)!】
Crack, crack, crack—!
The hideous black armor covering his entire body emitted a series of fine friction sounds, becoming thicker and more solid, its surface shimmering with the deep, understated, hard luster of obsidian.
Han Sen flexed his fingers and tapped his chest plate, producing a clang like clashing metal, dull and powerful.
His already formidable defense had risen another level, and in this dangerous world, an increase in durability directly brought a full sense of security!
After maxing out two N-level abilities, 4593 Origin Points remained on the panel.
Han Sen, with a surge of momentum, upgraded Ferocious Beast Body until it could no longer be upgraded, his physique and durability skyrocketing towards the level of Dragon-level Monsters like Boros.
【Consumed Origin Points x 1000, "Ferocious Beast Body" level increased! Lv1 -> Lv2!】
【Consumed Origin Points x 2000, "Ferocious Beast Body" level increased! Lv2 -> Lv3!】
Power surged wildly within his body, like a mountain flood, impacting every inch of his tendons, bones, and flesh!
Han Sen could feel that his bone density, muscle strength, toughness, and other aspects were undergoing a qualitative change, and a feeling of being as heavy as a mountain and indestructible emerged spontaneously!
After a moment, having adapted to the terrifying boost brought by the stat allocation, Han Sen once again summoned the system panel.
Although the changes seemed minor, his strength compared to his initial state was like heaven and earth!
【—Not a Human System—】
【Host: Han Sen】
【Current Race: Monster (Unknown Insectoid Mutation)】
【Disaster Level: Demon (Lower)】
【—Ability List—】
【Innate Abilities: 2】
【1. "Hardened Shell (N)" LvMax (Evolvable!)】
【2. "Beginner Regeneration (N)" LvMax (Evolvable!)】
【Ability Slots: 4 / 15】
【1. "Overgrowth (SSR)" Lv4】
【2. "Scorching Heat Bullet (SSR)" Lv1】
【3. "Ferocious Beast Body (SSR)" Lv3】
【4. "Beast Instinct (SSR)" Lv1】
【Origin Points: 1613】
【— — — E N D — — —】
Disaster Level—Demon-level!!!
Looking at the conspicuous “Demon-level” character on the panel, Han Sen’s three-meter-tall body trembled.
A terrifying aura, far exceeding what he had before, involuntarily emanated, making the air in the entire lair feel several times heavier!
Indeed, arson and murder bring wealth; eliminating a packrat-like octopus Monster directly allowed Han Sen to complete his initial capital accumulation ahead of schedule.
He consecutively jumped levels within a single day, growing savagely to the Demon-level Monster stage!
One must know that a Demon-level Monster is equivalent to an S-Class Hero of the Hero Association, the top powerhouses among humans!
At this moment, Han Sen had initially acquired the capital to establish himself in this cruel world!
Arigato, Mei Yangyang-san…
No! It's…
Arigato, Slime Octopus-san!
Calming his turbulent emotions, Han Sen finally had time to 'favor' the two N-level abilities on the panel, which were constantly flashing with golden light and seemingly beckoning him.
【Ding! Detected evolvable ability. Do you wish to consume Origin Points x 1000 to evolve "Hardened Shell (N)"? (Yes/No)】
【Ding! Detected evolvable ability. Do you wish to consume Origin Points x 1000 to evolve "Beginner Regeneration (N)"? (Yes/No)】
Seeing the pop-up system prompts, Han Sen was startled and fell silent.