Chapter 39: The Overlord Body

<Ding!>

[Congratulations, Host!]

[Obtained: C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence, Overlord Body!]

[Overlord Body: Enhancement Type.]

[C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline. Among Bloodlines of the same grade, the Overlord Body ranks at the pinnacle and is extraordinarily rare.]

[Those who possess the Overlord Body Bloodline will undergo a passive transformation of their physique, developing a powerful and imposing body. When actively activated, the Bloodline grants the ability, Rampaging Tyrant Strength.]

[The Overlord Body is aptly named. Its fists are like hammers, while its physique is as sturdy as a bronze bell. When combined with powerful Bloodline combat techniques, a single strike can shatter mountains and split the earth.]

"Enhancement Type... Overlord Body?"

Ryan’s eyes widened. The next moment, his face lit up with unrestrained excitement.

"This is incredible! C-Grade Top Tier! That’s an entire major grade higher!"

He clenched his fists, barely able to contain his excitement. "And this ability is actually this powerful? As expected of something produced through Advanced Creation!"

Although the price had been painfully high,

[D-Grade Ordinary Bloodline Essence × 4]

[Tier-2 Low-Grade Blood Awakening Pills × 3]

[Low-Grade Origin Stones × 198]

The combined value of the materials he had fed into the furnace was close to 1,500 Low-Grade Origin Stones.

It had almost completely emptied the wealth he had accumulated recently, including the remaining purchasing credit available through his Winters Token.

But despite the enormous cost, Ryan felt that the result was absolutely worth it.

The Overlord Body Bloodline Essence was precisely the Enhancement-Type Bloodline he had wanted most.

You really do get what you pay for.

Ryan hadn’t expected that after spending nearly 1,500 Low-Grade Origin Stones, the Creation Furnace would produce something this astonishing.

Originally, he would have been satisfied if Advanced Creation had merely produced a D-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence.

He had never imagined that it would jump directly to the C-Grade.

And not just an ordinary C-Grade Bloodline.

A C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline!

The result truly lived up to the name Advanced Creation.

One had to know that a C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence was at least a hundred times more valuable than a D-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence.

If a D-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence was worth around 3,000 Low-Grade Origin Stones on average, then a C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence could be worth at least 300,000 Low-Grade Origin Stones.

And that was only a rough estimate.

A Bloodline Essence of this level was an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after treasure. Its actual value could be even higher.

Ryan had truly struck it rich. Spending nearly 1,500 Low-Grade Origin Stones for something potentially worth hundreds of thousands was an astonishing return.

Even if he spent several hundred more, he could almost afford another luxurious manor in Winters Manor.

Of course, Ryan understood that the comparison wasn’t entirely straightforward.

Advanced Creation was inherently random, and the Overlord Body was an exceptionally fortunate result.

Still, the increase in value was undeniably enormous.

This really was worth the gamble.

WHOOSH!

Just as Ryan was marveling at his incredible luck, a bright yellow, teardrop-shaped Bloodline Essence suddenly shot out of the Boundless Creation Furnace.

The moment it appeared, an intense wave of spirituality erupted from within it.

The power contained inside was incredibly rich and violent.

After escaping the restraints of the furnace, the Bloodline Essence behaved like an enraged beast suddenly released from its cage.

It shot wildly through the air.

A suffocating aura of dominance instantly filled the entire training room.

Ryan’s expression changed. He immediately snapped out of his excitement and rapidly circulated the Origin Energy within his body.

SWISH!

He reached out and grabbed the Bloodline Essence.

Yet even with all his strength, it took considerable effort to suppress it.

The C-Grade Top-Tier Bloodline Essence struggled violently within his grasp, constantly attempting to break free.

Fortunately, its actions were driven purely by instinct.

Although it possessed remarkable spirituality, it had not yet developed true intelligence.

Otherwise, Ryan might not have been able to suppress it so easily.

Ryan stared at the unruly Bloodline Essence writhing in his palm.

It was almost like trying to hold onto a wildly struggling rabbit.

He didn’t dare waste any more time.

He quickly placed it inside one of the small jade bottles and tightly sealed the opening with the wooden stopper.

Only then did the violent Bloodline Essence finally settle down.

These jade bottles had been specially refined and possessed certain restrictive properties, making them ideal for storing highly spiritual Bloodline Essence.

Ryan breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, excitement once again filled his eyes. "Mira, I want to use the Boundless Creation Slot function!"

He held the jade bottle tightly in his left hand.

He was already impatient to seal this powerful Bloodline Essence and make its ability his own.

Fortunately, the Boundless Creation Slot provided a unique method of sealing and controlling Bloodline Essence.

Unlike ordinary Bloodline absorption, it placed far fewer restrictions on Bloodline type and grade.

Otherwise, even a C-Grade Bloodline Fighter could only refine and absorb the Overlord Body Bloodline Essence to advance their existing Bloodline.

They wouldn’t be able to directly obtain the Overlord Body’s Bloodline ability.

As for Ryan... With his current D-Grade Ordinary Spider Bloodline, he couldn’t possibly refine and absorb an Enhancement-Type Bloodline Essence of a completely different type.

Trying to absorb a Bloodline Essence that was an entire grade higher would be even more impossible.

But the Boundless Creation Slot was different.

As long as Ryan successfully sealed the Overlord Body Bloodline Essence within it, he could directly wield its Bloodline ability without having to replace or evolve his existing Spider Bloodline.

That was precisely what made the Boundless Creation Slot so extraordinary.

[Detecting...]

<Ding!>

[Host, an unowned Bloodline Essence has been detected in your hand.]

[Please embed it into the Boundless Creation Slot to use it.]

"Okay."

Upon hearing this, Ryan quickly removed the wooden stopper from the jade bottle.

He formed a sword-finger with his right index and middle fingers and lightly tapped the bottle’s opening, injecting a trace of Origin Energy into it.

Immediately afterward, he gently rotated his fingers, carefully controlling the strand of Origin Energy.

Using this thread of Origin Sea Bloodline, he tightly wrapped the drop of Overlord Body Bloodline Essence before slowly drawing it out of the bottle.

WHOOSH!

The moment the Bloodline Essence emerged from its confinement, it erupted with dazzling golden light.

The brilliant radiance flickered continuously in the air, illuminating the surroundings.

At the same time, a faint phantom of golden battle armor appeared around the Essence, flickering in and out of existence.

The Overlord Body Bloodline Essence was clearly highly spiritual. The instant it was freed from the jade bottle, it instinctively attempted to dart away.

Ryan’s expression darkened. He immediately increased the force of his Origin Energy, suppressing the restless Essence before tightening the energy thread around it.

With careful control, he slowly pulled it toward the Boundless Creation Furnace.

As the Essence approached the Furnace, Ryan suddenly formed a sword-finger with his right hand and thrust forward.

WHOOSH!

The golden drop shot forward and was forcefully pushed into the Boundless Creation Slot, which was currently flashing with brilliant, multicolored light.

THUD!

The moment the Bloodline Essence entered the slot, a muffled sound echoed.

Then...

BOOM!

The Boundless Creation Furnace suddenly erupted with dazzling multicolored light.

The brilliance was so intense that it resembled a miniature sun exploding inside the room. The blinding radiance stabbed into Ryan’s eyes, forcing him to instinctively shut them.

<Ding!>

[Detected: C-Grade Top-Tier Overlord Body Bloodline Essence inside the Boundless Creation Slot!]

[Host, please prepare yourself.]

[Attempting to seal...]

[Sealing has begun.]

The blinding radiance gradually softened.

Ryan slowly opened his eyes..Hearing the system’s notification, a hint of excitement flashed through his eyes.

But before he could savor his excitement...

WHOOSH!

The surrounding air suddenly began to churn violently.

A fierce, domineering presence descended out of nowhere.

Then, right in front of Ryan, an invisible phantom suddenly materialized.

It was impossible to see its exact form, yet its terrifying aura was unmistakable.

Before Ryan could react, the phantom suddenly lunged forward.

BOOM!

The invisible force crashed directly into his Origin Energy Sea.

Ryan’s entire body jolted violently. His eyes widened, and a trace of blood immediately trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"What the hell was that?!"

He barely managed to steady himself before another terrifying phantom condensed.

BOOM!

It struck his Origin Energy Sea again. This time, the impact was far more violent. It felt as though an enormous mountain had slammed directly into him. His Origin Energy Sea trembled violently, and an unbearable pain spread throughout his body.

"Pfft!" Ryan’s face turned pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"What the hell is going on?! Is sealing this Bloodline Essence supposed to hurt this much?!"

His furious roar received no response. The surrounding air currents suddenly surged again.

An even more terrifying pressure descended.

Then, above Ryan’s head, the invisible force began to condense.

Gradually, it took the form of a colossal transparent hammer.

It was tens of thousands of feet tall, towering above him like a divine weapon descending from the heavens.

The moment the giant hammer fully formed, it came crashing down.

SWISH!

The hammer tore through the air with terrifying speed.

Strong winds erupted in every direction, accompanied by flashes of lightning and deafening thunder.

Everything beneath its path seemed destined to be crushed into nothingness.

Ryan’s expression changed drastically. For the first time, genuine despair appeared in his eyes.

He desperately tried to gather his Origin Energy. He wanted to resist. He wanted to dodge. But his body refused to respond.

His legs felt as though they had been filled with lead, completely incapable of moving.

BOOM!

The colossal hammer slammed into the crown of his head.

An overwhelming force exploded through his body. A piercing pain instantly tore through his consciousness.

Ryan’s soul trembled violently. His vision blurred. His consciousness began to collapse.

Before he could even make another sound, darkness swallowed his vision.

His body crumpled to the ground. He had completely lost consciousness.

<Ding!>

[Congratulations, Host! Bloodline Essence successfully sealed!]

[Merging...]

[Essence Fusion Progress: 1%]

...

The Essence Fusion Progress continued to rise slowly.

Meanwhile, the Boundless Creation Furnace suddenly floated above Ryan’s unconscious body.

One of its Creation Slots continued to flash with brilliant golden light.

Then...

WHOOSH!

The entire furnace suddenly transformed into a streak of light and plunged directly into Ryan’s Origin Energy Sea.

Immediately afterward, brilliant golden light began flickering within his Origin Energy Sea.

The radiance surged and fluctuated erratically, as though something tremendous was slowly taking root within him.

Yet Ryan remained curled up on the ground, completely unconscious.

He could no longer hear the system’s continuous notifications.

Nor could he feel the transformation taking place within his body.

Even so, his strength and realm were quietly, and rapidly, rising.