Level 5 Warrior.
Kanzaki Rei's physical strength underwent another leap, and within his Sea of Consciousness, a grand arena materialized!
「Level 5 Warrior Mastery — Mind Enemy Arena」
Even for a purely physical class like Warrior, reaching Level 5 still brought enhancements to the Sea of Consciousness.
An arena emerged within his mindscape.
At the sight of it, even Ansu couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Managing so many classes simultaneously—yet still maintaining progression in each one…
But…
What would he do once he reached Level 8?
Up to now, his advancements had relied on medicinal assistance. But advancing from Level 8 to Level 9 required directly facing the Origin.
It was easy to imagine—Kanzaki Rei's difficulty in reaching Level 9 would far exceed that of someone following a single class path.
Mind Enemy Arena.
Within the Sea of Consciousness, it could perfectly manifest anyone he had seen and simulate combat against them.
However, it was still only a simulation—constructed based on his own understanding.
If the opponent had hidden trump cards or concealed killing moves he had never witnessed, those couldn't be replicated.
Even so, the simulation could recreate the opponent's personality.
It could predict how they would act in battle—what moves they would make, even what they might say.
In the future, if he had the chance to observe a battle beforehand, he could fight them within this mental arena first—and determine whether he could win.
This mastery aligned perfectly with his recent experiences.
As for the second mastery—
「Know the Enemy」
The more he understood an opponent's combat style and information, the greater the damage his techniques would inflict.
Additionally, effects such as breaking techniques, dispelling abilities, and countering moves would become unexpectedly more potent.
…It suited him well.
As always, the Warrior class brought no improvement to spiritual perception—only a stronger body.
But that strength was nothing short of a qualitative transformation.
Kanzaki Rei felt that with his current power, he wouldn't even need to use combat techniques to shatter mountains.
And with his physical durability…
He might genuinely be able to withstand the orbital cannon of the "Sacred Sky City."
As for his talent—
Kanzaki Rei sensed a new talent mark forming within his body.
This time, he hadn't made a wish.
When it came to Warrior talents, he didn't feel any overwhelming need for something specific.
So far, every Warrior talent he had gained had been extremely useful.
"Physical Limit" had pushed his body's strength close to Level 7.
"Final Sense" had granted him an extraordinary danger instinct, allowing him to evade countless fatal attacks—without it, he might have died in his battle against Aeltia.
Against enemies far above one's level, instinct was critical. Attacks at that speed couldn't be dodged through reaction alone.
And "Absolute Battle Body" allowed him to regenerate even from a single wisp of soul—practically immortal.
"Awakened Insight" was a talent with infinite growth potential.
So honestly, Kanzaki Rei had never felt the need to be picky about Warrior talents.
「Acquired Talent: Escalation Without End (Transcendent) >> God-Tier · Apex Ascension State」
「While in combat, as battle duration increases, temporary enhancements are gained based on current Warrior level. Upon exiting combat, massive feedback from the battle is granted.»
1–10 seconds: Gradually increases to 100× physical strength and regeneration
After 10 seconds: Can freely activate Time Stop during combat
Every 30 seconds: Gain 1 second of action within the stopped world
After 60 seconds: Break through to 1000× physical strength and regeneration; negate 90% of damage from the current opponent, including distortions of laws
Every minute: Gain one instance of death immunity; even upon death, fully revive after at least 3 seconds
Each additional minute of combat: Gain an additional 1000× base physical strength, and further immunity against opponent damage
After defeating an opponent: Fully absorb their combat experience
"…What a complicated talent."
The effects were clearly growth-based.
And the specific bonuses scaled with his Warrior level.
"In short… the longer the fight drags on, the stronger I become…"
It really did suit him.
His recovery ability was already absurd—if he played defensively, enemies wouldn't be able to kill him quickly anyway.
The growth potential was top-tier, but it required a ramp-up period.
It seemed that in future battles, if he could stall for time, he absolutely should.
Though…
What exactly counted as "being in combat"?
That would require careful testing.
But that wasn't something to figure out right now.
There was something more important.
Something that had to be done immediately.
Mage advancement.
Kanzaki Rei had already grasped Origin Magic for the Mage class.
Even if he hadn't comprehended both Origins yet, it was enough—the second could be refined over time.
And now that he had reached Level 5, his perspective had broadened. His perception had deepened.
Thinking—and understanding—would become easier.
Kanzaki Rei suppressed his Warrior aura.
The burning intent to fight faded.
In its place, void-like mana gathered around him, and countless specks of light drifted into existence.
The elements stirred.
He called upon the Origin!
Buzz—
The sword-like Origin in the sky vanished—
—and reappeared.
But this time, it was no longer a suspended blade.
Instead…
It was a vague, hollow void.
Every time he saw this void, it felt different.
But one thing remained constant—
He was getting closer to it.
At first, the Origin had been like a flower glimpsed through fog—indistinct, unreachable.
Now, it was like the moon reflected in water—its outline finally visible.
Kanzaki Rei raised his right hand, gripping the Voidspirit Ring-Star Spear, and pointed it toward the sky.
「Fifth-Tier Origin Magic — Myriad Form Transmutation」
He aimed at the Origin—
Attempting to alter its state!
If the Origin itself was a manifestation of elements…
Then his Origin Magic should be able to affect it!
Buzz—
The void in the sky trembled.
In the next instant—
Kanzaki Rei's entire body jolted violently!
Pfft—
He spat out a mouthful of blood.
He wiped the corner of his lips, clearing the stain.
…He was injured.
A backlash.
It wasn't intense. Not fatal.
But at the same time—
He felt an overwhelming sense of affirmation.
…That was reckless.
Trying to shake the Origin itself?
Why had he acted so impulsively?
Normally, he would never act on a sudden idea without careful consideration.
That had been far too dangerous.
Even if his Final Sense hadn't warned him strongly—
That didn't mean it wasn't dangerous.
Under normal circumstances… he wouldn't have done that.
…Had someone interfered with his thoughts?
Was this Ansu's doing?
Kanzaki Rei narrowed his eyes in thought.
The damage from the backlash had already completely healed in an instant.
At the same time—
He felt a state of continuous escalation.
His body was growing stronger at a terrifying rate.
「God-Tier · Apex Ascension State」 had activated.
And his opponent…
…was the Origin itself?