Important Information (Spoiler Warning)
This section will be updated as the world develops over the course of the story.
This Earth is not the same as ours. It has been altered by the Essence Record.
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Essence Record
The Essence Record is a mysterious phenomenon that appeared across the entire planet without warning. No one knows whether it possesses a physical form or exists as a purely immaterial structure,a system that transcends the limits of human comprehension.
What is known is that its primary purpose is to guide living beings along the path of evolution. The Essence Record awakened an energy known as mana, dormant for eons, and established a new order,one that grants every human the chance to grow and surpass their former limitations.
The Essence Record does not impose a single, predetermined path. It offers choice, leaving the direction of growth to the individual.
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Essence Power
When an enemy is defeated, the Essence Record automatically absorbs a fragment of its essence and converts it into Essence Power,a pure form of growth energy. It leaves no physical trace, yet its effect is felt instantly as a surge of warmth and strength coursing through the body.
Essence Power enhances a being's fundamental attributes, strengthening both physical and mental capabilities while accelerating evolution. Unlike level-up points, EP represents a natural, physical reinforcement of the "vessel" that is the body itself.
The amount of Essence Power gained depends on the level difference between combatants and the nature of the defeated enemy. Repeatedly killing the same type of creature causes the body and soul to develop Essence Resistance, forcing individuals to seek stronger and more diverse opponents.
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Essence Stone
An Essence Stone is a rare concentration of energy that materializes upon a being's death. It is primarily used to develop skills, break level caps, and strengthen abilities prior to activation. Under specific conditions, it can also be used to create or enhance artifacts.
Cores are attribute-specific. Their drop rate is extraordinarily low, making them among the most coveted resources in the world.
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Skills: Types – Tiers – Classification – Evolution
Types
There are three types of skills: Passive, Active, and Special.
Active Skills:
Limited to six slots. Learning a new active skill requires an Essence Scroll. Removing a skill destroys the scroll used to learn it.
Passive Skills:
No numerical limit. They provide constant, ongoing benefits.
Special Skills:
"Embedded" abilities that do not occupy standard skill slots. They awaken through unique achievements, racial potential, or extreme conditions. They cannot be removed or replaced.
Tiers & Classification
Skills (both active and passive) are classified by Phase and Tier of Mastery.
Tier of Mastery:
Novice → Initiate → Adept → Expert → Mastery
Example:
Writing Amazing Novels (Passive Skill – Phase One – Tier: Novice)
From weakest to strongest:
[Unclassified Skill – Tier: Novice / Initiate / Adept / Expert / Mastery]
→
[Phase One Skill – Tier: Novice / Initiate / Adept / Expert / Mastery]
→
[Phase Two Skill – Tier: Novice / Initiate / Adept / Expert / Mastery]
→
…and so on.
Skill Evolution
Skills can evolve through the Essence Record. To achieve evolution, specific conditions must be met, depending on the nature of the skill.
The difficulty of evolution depends on factors such as:
The skill's Phase and Tier
Skill type (Active, Passive, Special)
Overall strength
Evolutionary potential
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How Attributes (Stats) Work
Mana (MANA)
The amount of magical energy the body can store.
Strength (STR)
Affects physical power. Depending on how it is applied, it may also enhance acceleration and striking force.
Example: Stronger arms allow for heavier blows, while more powerful legs enable explosive jumps and faster movement.
This stat increases physical damage.
Do not confuse it with Attack Power,they are related, but not identical.
Agility (AGI)
Determines movement speed, precision, reaction time, and evasion ability. It also enhances reflexes.
Vitality (VIT)
Indicates how much damage the body can endure before collapsing. Higher vitality allows a being to fight longer without exhaustion.
Example: A novice may fight for ten minutes, while someone with high vitality can battle for an hour without significant stamina loss.
Intelligence (INT)
Affects magical power, mana capacity, and cognitive processing speed. High Intelligence is essential for controlling complex spell structures and perceiving the world at an accelerated pace.
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Artifact Classes
Gray Box - Normal-class artifact
Brown Box - Rare-class artifact
Red Box - Magic-class artifact
Yellow Box - Epic-class artifact
Blue Box - Legendary-class artifact
Purple Box - Demigod-class artifact