Chapter 1578 Rank 3 Demon Overlord
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When I opened my eyes again, I was back to normal. This was Gluttony's third defeat now. He had already become really strong. I don't know if I would have actually won without the power I gained from Skadi's Trial. The Soul Gear in specific, was amazing. I need to make more of that if I want to defeat him as I Rank Up. Because as he said, he'll only get stronger with each Rank. And for each Rank I want to increase, I will need to fight a stronger, more upgraded version of him.
But for now, I should allow myself some respite, I won.
[Congratulations! You have successfully Ranked Up your [Demon King Seed]: [Primordial Sin Of Gluttony: Rank 2 (Demon Lord Rank)] into Rank 3 (Demon Overlord Rank)!]
[The density and power of your Soul have drastically increased. Your Soul Ether Stat has increased from SS to SS+!]
[Your Magic Affinity for [Inferno (S)] Magic has increased to SS Rank!]
[You have become a {Overlord Rank} Demon King, Demon Overlords are much higher than Demon Lords, and can command whole Legions of Demons.]
[Not only can you more easily command and control Demons and Demonic Beasts weaker than you through your {Demonic Overlord Aura}, but your mere presence will make them slightly stronger too.]
[To rise your Rank in the demonic hierarchy, collect more Demonic Energy and cultivate your Demon King Seed. The next stage will give you even more benefits.]
[The [Demonic Physique (SSS)] Demonic Ability has further evolved after the Demon King Seed Rank Up.]
[The Tier of your Current Demon King Seed will now be reflected in your Demonic Physique Demonic Ability.]
[The [Demonic Physique (SSS)] Ability has unlocked a new Ability]
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[Demonic Physique: Rank 3 Demon Overlord (SSS)]
A Demonic Ability created after the absorption of large quantities of Demonic Energy into the body. It can grow stronger past basic Ability Ranks as the Demon King Seed advances. Grants the ability for non-demons to gain a Demonic Physique, allowing for the flow of Demonic Energy without causing as much damage or destruction into the body.
The Body can be constantly reinforced through the usage of Demonic Energy, and the risks of the body being destroyed or damaged decrease exponentially.
Boosts Flow of Demonic Energy through the Physique by 1100% -> 1200%
Resistance against Demonic Energy Corrosion and Demonic Attribute Damage increases by +60% -> 70%
Decreases Damage Taken from Demonic Energy flowing inside the Physique by -90% -> -100%
Enhances the Proficiency on using Demonic Energy through the Physique to unleash physical techniques or attacks by +760% -> 800%
Increases the Power and Effects of Techniques, Abilities, Magic, and Skills that use Demonic Energy by +560% -> 600%
When fighting Demon-type foes, your Demonic Physique can absorb 20% -> 30% of the Damage inflicted from Demonic Energy-fueled abilities or magic as Demonic Energy up to a certain point.
You can now shape Demonic Energy into different forms through {Demonic Energy Aura}, Damage Dealt using this Aura increases by +150% -> 200%, and you can drain 15% -> 25% of the damage dealt as Health and Mana. Whenever you meet Lesser Demons or Demons weaker than you, you can overwhelm them with your {Demon Lord Aura} and gain control over them. Controlled Demons Loyalty towards you increases by +100%, and their Stats as long as they're serving you by +50% -> 100%.
When devouring Demons and Demonic Beasts, the rate of earned Demonic Energy increases by +30%, and you can also assimilate their Body Parts inside of your own Demonic Physique and replicate it with 200% their original power and abilities. Demonic Body Parts Slots increase with every Demon King Seed Rank. (New Ability!)
The user can further Refine their own Physique through this Ability, cultivating a True Demon's Physique, unlocking new Abilities.
Available Demonic Body Part Slots:
Rank 1: [Empty Slot]
Rank 2: [Empty Slot]
Rank 3: [Empty Slot]
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"Wait what?! What is this ability?!" I gasped in shock. "I can replicate a Demonic Body Part?! This is not something I could do before, right!"
Although I can easily replicate most entities I devour, the Demons were an exception. But through this ability, it is now possible to replicate their Body Parts. And I have three Slots right now, one for each Rank of my Demon King Seed.
"Yes, this seems to be a latent power of the Demonic Physique!" Said System. "Congratulations, Drake! You've become much stronger now. And above all, the damage you take from Demonic Energy flowing inside of you has been finally completely nullified. You can now absorb it and cultivate it without any problems!"
"Amazing! But… This is not everything, isn't it? Within my Soul, I can feel it…" I noticed my Divine Soul Chains reacting, as they lifted a few of their many restraints over the monstrous amount of Demonic Energy I had absorbed from Pandemonium's Lung.
"Indeed, you've unlocked yet another big part of the Pandemonium's Lung Demonic Power!" Said the System, very excited.
Ding!
[Your Soul has become powerful enough. The Divine Holy Chains of Demon Sealing have been lifted partially. A large part of the Demonic Powers contained within the Pandemonium's Lung you've absorbed have been freed.]
[You gained +1.000.000.000 Demonic Energy!]
[The [Main Divinity: Demonic Gluttony] and the [Auxiliary Divinity: Holy Chains of Demon Sealing] have Ranked Up from S to SS Rank!]
[New and stronger Demonic Abilities have become available in the Demonic and Divine Ability Shop.]
"I gained one billion Demonic Energy right off the bat?! Just how much did that mere lung possessed?" I muttered. "And… That only makes me dread more about how strong Pandemonium's entire body was."
"The Lung alone might as well have over a hundred billion demonic energy units. It was truly an impossible feat what you did." The System said. "And yes, Pandemonium's true body at its full power… It could have an unconceivable, overwhelming amount of Demonic Energy."
"He's the one that created Hell itself after all…" I sighed. "Now I'm grateful that bastard was cut down to pieces. Though, I can't imagine how many lives it took for him to be sealed."
"Perhaps too many to count." She said.
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