The Ultimate Skill System: Absorb, Upgrade, Create, Transfer-Chapter 12 - : Mystic Convergence

The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the riverbank where Keiran stood. The gentle rush of the water provided a soothing backdrop to his thoughts.

He placed a hand on his chin, his brow furrowed in thought. "Elastic Fluid Body is just an upgraded version of Fluid Body," he muttered to himself.

With a decisive nod, Keiran bent down to pick up his tracksuit, which lay on the riverbank. He slipped it on, the fabric still slightly damp from the earlier chaos of the river.

As he walked away, his footsteps were light, almost as if he were gliding over the ground. To anyone watching, it would seem as though nothing unusual had happened.

By the time he reached his makeshift campsite, the sky had darkened, and the first stars began to twinkle above.

Keiran quickly set about building a campfire, the crackling flames casting flickering shadows on the surrounding trees.

He had hunted a boar earlier in the day, and now he skewered the meat on a stick, holding it over the fire to cook. The aroma of roasting meat filled the air, making his stomach growl in anticipation.

As the boar meat sizzled, Keiran turned his attention to his stats. He had 120 Stat points available, and it was time to allocate them.

After a moment of consideration, he decided to distribute them evenly, focusing on balancing his strengths.

He assigned 20 points each to Constitution, Dexterity, and Agility, ensuring his body could endure, move swiftly, and react quickly.

Then, he added 30 points each to Intelligence and Strength, boosting his mental acuity and physical power.

For now, this allocation felt right. He didn't feel lacking in any particular area, but he knew he could always adjust later if needed.

With his stats sorted, Keiran turned his gaze to the long list of skills he had acquired.

There were so many of them, each with its own unique utility. He scanned through the list, his eyes flickering over the names:

[COMMON: Iron Fist, Quick Step, Enduring Spirit, Mud Spit, Tremor Wiggle, Stone Skin, Horn Thrust, Rapid Hop, Skittish Nature, Ferocious Bite, Predator's Rush, Pack Instinct, Venomous Bite, Shadow Slither, Scale Resilience, Skittering Rush, Venomous Strike, Wall Crawler, Wild Pounce, Blood-Crazed Swipes, Backlash Stab, Aqua Spit, Fluid Body, Moist Absorption, Boar Charge, Thorny Hide, Territorial Instinct, Razor Spin, Hardened Shell, Bladed Edges, Static Jolt, Thunder Dash, Conductive Fur.]

Keiran understood the trade-off. If he sacrificed certain skills to create something new, he would lose the ability to transform into specific forms. It was a difficult decision, but growth often required sacrifice. He couldn't afford to cling to every ability if it meant stagnating.

His eyes lingered on Moist Absorption. It was a passive skill, one that allowed him to absorb moisture from his surroundings to heal and sustain himself.

It had potential, but it felt incomplete, as if it were missing something crucial.

Keiran's mind began to race with possibilities.

What if he could create a new skill inspired by Moist Absorption but far more powerful? A skill that could harness not just moisture but the very essence of the world around him?

Determined, Keiran made his decision. He would sacrifice a number of his current skills to create something entirely new.

The list was long: Moist Absorption, Skittish Nature, Pack Instinct, Territorial Instinct, Hardened Shell, Skittering Rush, Aqua Spit, Fluid Body, Boar Charge, Razor Spin, Wall Crawler, Tremor Wiggle, Wild Pounce, Quick Step, Thorny Hide, Horn Thrust, Backlash Stab, Scale Resilience, Bladed Edges, Blood-Crazed Swipes.

Each of these skills had served him in some way, but now they would serve a greater purpose.

Taking a deep breath, Keiran activated Arcane Creation. His hands began to glow with a soft, ethereal light as he focused his mind on the task at hand.

The process was intuitive, as if he had been doing it his entire life. Runes and symbols floated before his eyes, each representing a different aspect of the skill he was about to create. He could feel the power surging within him, waiting to be shaped.

Keiran's imagination was the driving force behind this creation.

Keiran tried to create a skill that was as overpowered as possible, pushing the boundaries of what he could imagine.

However, he quickly realized that the flexibility and power of the skill he could create were restricted by its rarity.

The runes and symbols floating before him seemed to have limits, as if the universe itself were imposing rules to maintain balance.

Though he wanted to create something truly limitless, he understood that, for now, he had to work within the constraints of an Uncommon-tier skill.

Still, he dialed it to the maximum, ensuring that the skill would be as potent as possible within those boundaries.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the process was complete.

A notification appeared before him, glowing brightly in the dim light of the campfire:

[Congratulations, you have created a new skill.]

[Mystic Convergence (Passive): Harnesses the ambient mana in the surroundings, enhancing both magical and physical attacks. This continuous absorption also boosts HP, MP, and SP regeneration, allowing for sustained combat prowess. The effects scale with the density of mana in the environment, providing greater benefits in areas rich with magical energy.]

Keiran's eyes widened as he read the description. This was exactly what he had hoped for. The skill was powerful, versatile, and perfectly suited to his needs.

[For creating one Uncommon skill, you have received experience points.]

[You leveled up 5x.]

[You have received 60 Stat points.]

Mystic Convergence was a game-changer.

Mana was everywhere. It flowed through the air like an invisible river, seeped into the earth like roots of an ancient tree, and pulsed within every living being like a heartbeat.

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It was the lifeblood of the universe, a force so fundamental that even the smallest pebble or the tiniest blade of grass held traces of it.

Keiran could feel it now, more intensely than ever before. The mana in his immediate surroundings was dense, almost tangible, as if he could reach out and grasp it. It swirled around him, brushing against his skin like a gentle breeze, filling him with a sense of boundless energy.

He closed his eyes and focused, letting the sensation wash over him. The mana in the air was warm and vibrant, while the mana in the earth felt steady and grounding.

Even the river nearby seemed to hum with its own unique rhythm, a cool, flowing energy that complemented the others. Keiran realized that this small area alone was teeming with power, and he was only scratching the surface.

If he could harness this energy, he would have an endless source of fuel—a connection to the very essence of the world itself.

That was why he had created Mystic Convergence. It was a skill designed to tap into this omnipresent force, drawing mana from his surroundings to enhance his abilities.

The concept was simple yet profound: the world itself would become his power source. Whether he was in a dense forest, a barren desert, or a bustling city, mana would always be there, waiting to be utilized.

But Keiran was acutely aware of the limitations. The skill's rarity—Uncommon—meant that it wasn't as flexible or potent as it could be.

He had pushed it to its absolute limits during the creation process, but there were still boundaries he couldn't cross.

For now, Mystic Convergence could only absorb and convert a certain amount of mana at a time. It was powerful, yes, but not limitless. In areas with sparse mana, its effects would be weaker, and even in mana-rich environments, there was a cap to how much it could enhance his abilities.

Still, Keiran couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement. This was just the beginning. The skill was like a seed, one that had the potential to grow into something extraordinary.

With time, experience, and a few upgrades, he knew it could become a cornerstone of his strength. The thought filled him with a sense of anticipation.

He had the entire world as his fuel, and that was no small thing.

As he sat by the campfire, the weight of this realization settled over him. The crackling flames seemed to dance in harmony with the mana around him, their light reflecting in his thoughtful eyes.

He was no longer just a wanderer trying to survive. He was someone who could shape the very forces of nature to his will.

And that knowledge, more than anything else, made him feel truly alive.

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NAME: Keiran Graywood

CLASS: Hero

SUBCLASS: Skillmancer

LEVEL: 43

HP: 847

MP: 1265

SP: 1265

[STATS]

CONSTITUTION: 77

INTELLIGENCE: 115

STRENGTH: 115

DEXTERITY: 77

AGILITY: 77

AVAILABLE STAT POINTS: 60

[SKILLS]

DIVINE BLESSINGS: Divine Inheritance, Sacred Elevation, Arcane Creation, Blessing of Bequeathal.

COMMON: Iron Fist, Enduring Spirit, Mud Spit, Stone Skin, Rapid Hop, Ferocious Bite, Predator's Rush, Venomous Bite, Shadow Slither, Venomous Strike, Static Jolt, Thunder Dash, Conductive Fur.

UNCOMMON: Rending Frenzy, Skittering Nightmare, Aqua Devour, Elastic Fluid Body, Mystic Convergence.

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