Later that evening, the Great Ducal families finally returned to the outer ring of the Imperial Palace, each group silently dispersing back to their designated luxury guest suites.
Aeon traded quiet goodbyes with his parents and his friends before retreating into the sanctuary of his own private quarters.
He immediately sheds his stiff, heavy ceremonial attire, changing into a pair of comfortable, loose-fitting guest robes.
Outside the massive glass windows, the sky over the floating continent of Drakonius was rapidly darkening into twilight.
Feeling the toll of the day’s intense events, Aeon picked up the magical bell from his nightstand and gave it a gentle shake. Within moments, a different imperial maid knocked and entered the room.
Aeon kept things simple, placing a brief order for a light dinner.
Once his meal materialized and he quietly finished eating, Aeon crossed the room to the massive bed.
He sat down cross-legged directly in the center of the mattress, finally clearing his mind to give his absolute, undivided attention to the most staggering aspect of his awakening.
’System,’ Aeon commanded mentally, his thoughts sharp and deliberate. ’Give me the complete descriptions of my Special Talent, Physique, and the Origin Devouring Dragon Bloodline Bloodline.’
[DING]
[Certainly, Master.]
[Special Talent: Infinite Evolution]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: Infinite Evolution does not merely adapt; its bearer possesses utterly limitless potential, allowing their physical body, metaphysical soul, conscious mind, genetic bloodline, and learned abilities to evolve without end. Every challenge encountered, every victory achieved, and every hardship endured becomes a direct, permanent catalyst for structural growth. There is no final form, no ultimate limit, and no evolutionary peak in existence that cannot be completely shattered and surpassed.]
[Effect 1: Limitless Adaptation]
[Type: Active/Passive]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: Instantly initiates targeted cellular and spiritual evolution in direct response to any incoming threat, hostile environment, volatile energy, universal law, or cosmic phenomenon. Once an adaptation cycle is successfully completed, it integrates as a permanent, indelible part of the user’s existence and can never be lost or suppressed.]
[Effect 2: Boundless Evolution]
[Type: Active/Passive]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: The physical body, metaphysical soul, conscious mind, genetic bloodlines, magical pathways, and every single possessed ability undergo continuous, automatic evolution. They endlessly become stronger, more efficient, and more refined without ever encountering an upper limit.]
[Effect 3: Perfect Assimilation]
[Type: Active]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: Absolutely anything the user truly conceptualizes, understands, or acquires can be flawlessly integrated directly into their core existence, seamlessly refined, and evolved into a vastly superior form unique exclusively to them.]
[Effect 4: ???]
[Effect 5: ???]
[Physique: Infinite Void Devouring Physique]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: An ultimate, conceptual constitution forged before the initial birth of the cosmos, representing the absolute apex of primal emptiness and endlessness. It transforms the Master’s physical form into a living singularity—a boundless, eternal void that exists entirely outside the jurisdiction of heavenly laws, dimensional constraints, and the biological limitations of mortal or immortal biology. The Master may freely devour all of creation as a baseline means of personal growth.]
[Effect 1: Infinite Void Glutton]
[Type: Active]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: The direct manifestation of the Infinite Void’s eternal, bottomless hunger. It is fully capable of devouring absolutely anything the Master designates as food, including raw energy, universal laws, abstract concepts, genetic bloodlines, ancient treasures, and entire dimensional planes. The greater the raw power of the consumed target, the more immense the fundamental nourishment gained by the Master.]
[Effect 2: Infinite Abyss Domain]
[Type: Active]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: A supreme, absolute domain that instantly transforms the surrounding battlefield into an endless, crushing abyss. All enemies caught within its boundaries are continuously suppressed and have their vital energies drained. Space itself becomes entirely unstable, physical movement is heavily restricted, and any attempt at escape grows exponentially more difficult over time. Note: This effect is powerful enough to manipulate and crush entities up to 5 major ranks higher than the Master.]
[Effect 3: Endless Devouring Chains]
[Type: Active]
[Rank: Infinite]
[Description: Summons a cataclysmic network of conceptual chains forged from pure, raw Infinite Void Essence. These chains can flawlessly bind physical bodies, metaphysical souls, cosmic laws, genetic bloodlines, and even abstract concepts. Once a target is ensnared, the chains relentlessly devour their life energy, accumulated cultivation, and universal authority, directly transferring 100% of the stolen power to the Master. The chains can multiply without upper limit, weaving an inescapable dragnet of eternal consumption across the entire battlefield.]
[Effect 4: ???]
[Effect 5: ???]
[Bloodline: Origin Devouring Dragon Bloodline]
[Rank: Origin]
[Description: The absolute, terrifying progenitor of all dragonkind across reality, born not to rule over life, but to utterly consume it. This bloodline represents the ultimate predatory concept dating back to the dawn of existence. It is a ravenous cosmic force that views the entirety of creation—whether gods, demons, universal laws, or burning stars—as nothing more than base fuel for its own eternal evolution. A dragon that feeds on creation and chaos alike in order to grow.]
[Effect 1: Origin Dragon Sovereignty]
[Type: Active/Passive]
[Rank: Origin]
[Description: The bearer wields absolute, uncontested dominance over all dragon-related bloodlines, ancient beasts, and any creatures possessing a fraction of draconic descent. Lesser dragons will instinctively bow and submit to the Master’s presence, while hostile draconic abilities are severely weakened and suppressed when facing the Master. This bloodline grants unparalleled, cataclysmic draconic might, scales fully capable of resisting divine-tier offenses, and a dragon aura that utterly paralyzes both body and soul.]
[Effect 2: Origin Devouring Breath]
[Type: Active]
[Rank: Origin]
[Description: The ultimate offensive breath weapon of the progenitor bloodline, unleashing a roaring torrent of pure Origin Devouring Energy that completely consumes everything in its path. Unlike standard dragon breath weapons, this energy directly targets and unravels the fundamental "Origin" of its victims, critically fracturing their foundational soul while permanently empowering the Master. The more powerful the target, the greater the raw nourishment obtained from the blast.]
[Effect 3: Origin Dragon Eyes]
[Type: Passive/Active]
[Rank: Origin]
[Description: Allows the bearer to directly perceive the true Origin of all things in existence, instantly exposing structural weaknesses, hidden magical arrays, and concealed sources of hidden power. Illusions, high-tier disguises, and visual deceptions become entirely useless. Absolutely nothing can hide from the piercing gaze of the Origin Devouring Dragon.]
[Effect 4: ???]
Aeon’s eyes widened progressively further with every single line of text he scrolled through. Even with the formidable emotional composure he had carefully built up over five years of brutal training, he couldn’t help but feel completely astounded.
He wasn’t just holding high-tier abilities. He quite literally wielded Infinite and Origin rank cosmic abilities.
" Oh, shit. This is completely ridiculous," Aeon muttered aloud into the quiet room, a sharp, excited grin cutting across his face. "I am quite literally a walking, breathing disaster."
He focused his mind back onto the underlying mechanics of the world. According to his system’s detailed world database, the cosmic scales of this universe were strictly split.
For talent ranks and physical items, the universal hierarchy scaled upward from:
Common, Uncommon, Rare, Unique, Legendary, Transcendent, Mythic, Divine, Primordial, Origin, and finally, Infinite.
Meanwhile, for personal Physiques, active abilities, and hidden Special Talents, the grading system scaled through a completely different track: F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, EX, Divine, Primordial, Origin, and finally, Infinite.
"To think I’ve awakened Infinite and Origin rank abilities right at the starting line," Aeon chuckled, leaning back against his pillows as he jokingly let out a theatrical, villainous laugh. "I am going to completely sweep this world clean. Hahaha!"
But the system’s immediate, chilling chime cut his celebration completely short.
[DING]
[The System strongly advises the Master against celebrating prematurely.]
[While you possess an Infinite-tier talent and the boundless potential of an Origin-grade bloodline, and Infinite Physique, the sheer, staggering depth of your inner energy reservoirs means your active cultivation progress will be exactly 100x slower and require 100x more cosmic energy than a standard cultivator.]
Hearing the system’s sudden bombshell, Aeon’s expression darkened slightly for a split second. But a moment later, he let out a long sigh of profound relief, a calm, razor-sharp focus returning to his gold-and-purple eyes.
"That’s completely fine," Aeon replied, his voice dropping into a serious, unyielding tone. "With my Infinite Omniverse Dimension Time dilation, I don’t need to rely on passive, slow cultivation anyway.
If my progression pathways are standardly slowed down, I will simply shorten the distance myself. I will actively hunt, devour, and consume everything this existance has to offer to fuel my growth."
He tightened his fist, his gaze hard. "Thank you for the reality check. I can never allow myself to become arrogant or complacent with what I currently hold. I won’t just sit around satisfied—I will obtain and devour absolutely everything."
The moment his ironclad determination settled, a new window snapped open directly over his vision.
[DING]
[The primary quest sequence has been officially initiated.]
[First Quest: Bind Your First Target]
[Time Limit: None]
[Reward: 1x Additional Binding Slot]
[Penalty for Failure: None]
[Current Unlocked Binding Slots available: 3]
Aeon stared intently at the new menu, his mind immediately spinning with tactical possibilities. The true hunt had officially begun.