We have been on this boat for 6 weeks already, and we have completed over 15 [Water Dungeons]. The constant motion of the sea had begun to wear on us, but the anticipation of reaching the [God’s Island] kept our spirits high. I could feel it, we were near. A strange energy in the air heightened as the mist thickened around us. It wasn’t long before the world around us was covered by a dense fog, and visibility dropped to almost zero.
"Master, I can't see a thing," Goblee said, his voice tinged with concern.
"I can’t either," I replied, scanning the surrounding emptiness with narrowed eyes. Everything had become eerily silent, and I could no longer even hear the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat. After a moment, we felt a jolt, and the boat scraped against something solid.
"We are here!" I yelled with a sense of finality, feeling the familiar pull of land beneath our feet. All 5 of us leaped off the boat and onto the shore of the mysterious [God’s Island]. My body began to tingle with an unfamiliar sensation, as though the very air around us was charged with an unseen force. The fog, which had initially surrounded us, now seemed to converge toward me. I could feel it seeping into my skin, infiltrating my body as though it were some kind of living entity.
As the fog continued to swirl around me, a sudden notification flashed before my eyes. It was a strange one, one I had never seen before.
I quickly checked my Status, confused by the sudden change. My body should have already been at peak condition, but something had clearly triggered an evolution.
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[Status Changes]
* [Body]: 100% (Fully evolved)
* Skills Added:
* {Elemental Resistance}: Immunity to all elements in the Universe.
* {Elemental Magic}: Mastery of all elemental forces—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Holy, Demonic.
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As I pondered the changes to my body, another notification appeared, this one even more perplexing than the last:
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WELCOME
"Player," I welcome you to [Transcendal Island], the place where beings can {Transcend} and take on another 'Species,' leaving their former one behind forever.
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"What the hell is this place? Did you all get the same notification?" I asked, turning to face my companions. They all nodded, their expressions a mixture of confusion and curiosity. I closed the notification, trying to focus on the task at hand, but my mind kept returning to the strange event. We had to explore this island, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something significant was about to unfold.
We spent the next few hours mapping out the island, traveling through thick, unwelcoming terrain. The island was shrouded in mystery, its beauty hidden behind layers of fog and decay. As we pushed forward, we came across a ruin. The stone structure looked ancient, its walls overgrown with moss and vines, but there was something compelling about it. We moved closer, hoping to uncover answers. The closer we got to the door, however, the more intense the energy became. It was as though the island itself was watching us.
When we attempted to open the door, a new notification appeared before us, its message both ominous and direct.
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[TRIALS]
Trial Number #3: Evolution Trial
Description: Complete this Trial to Unlock 'Transcended Evolution System'. (First complete the previous 2 Trials.)
Time: 5 days
Rewards: A new and better 'Evolution System'
Failure: Start from the 1st Trial.
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"What is this?" Jon asked, his voice laced with concern.
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"Maybe we have to do some trials or something?" Olivia suggested, her face reflecting the uncertainty of the situation.
"Yeah, I think she's right. We have to complete the trials in order," Maya said, her analytical mind already piecing together the situation.
"What do we do now, Master?" Goblee asked, looking to me for guidance.
I hesitated for a moment, weighing our options. "We split up and search for Trial #1. Then, yell our names when you find something. We’ll meet back here," I instructed, and the group nodded in agreement. We moved off in separate directions, each of us combing through the ruins for any trace of the first trial.
After an hour of searching, I stumbled upon 3 Trials, but Trial #1 remained elusive. Just as I began to doubt our progress, I heard Olivia’s voice ring out in a panic.
"Master! Over here!"
I ran toward the sound of her voice, and when I reached her, we were all suddenly transported to an entirely new place.
"Where are we?" Maya asked, her voice tinged with fear as she looked around, clearly disoriented by the sudden change in scenery.
"I don’t know," Olivia said, her face pale from the shock of the teleportation. "I was just on the shore, then I saw a notification telling me not to move. I panicked and screamed for you all. When you reached me, we were suddenly here."
As we tried to make sense of the situation, another notification flashed before us, and we couldn’t help but wonder what new challenge awaited us.
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[TRIALS]
Trial Number #1: New Skill
Description: A new Skill will be granted for completing this [Trial].
Time: 1 Day
Rewards: [Mind-to-Mind Talk]
Failure: Thrown off the [Transcendal Island].
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"Whoa, this is cool," I said, my excitement palpable. But when I glanced at the others, I noticed their faces were full of hesitation and worry.
"Why the long faces?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
Before anyone could answer, I felt a sudden chill run down my spine. I spun around, only to see a massive {Monster} looming behind us. Its eyes glowed with malice, and its presence sent a shiver of unease through my body.
Without wasting a second, I unsheathed my [Katana], its blade gleaming under the oppressive fog. In one smooth motion, I swung it through the {Monster}, cleaving it in two in a single, powerful stroke. The rest of the group stared in awe, their shock quickly turning to relief as the threat was eliminated.
A few moments later, they came to their senses.
"What happened?" Goblee asked, confusion evident in his voice.
"I believe it was my new Skill," I explained. "It didn’t seem to work on me, but it likely affected all of you. We’ve gained the [Mind-to-Mind Talk] skill now, so we can communicate telepathically."
Just then, a new notification appeared, and we all received our [Reward]. The others confirmed they had received the same Skill, and I grinned.
"Now we can talk like this. It’ll make things much easier. Come on, I know where the 2nd Trial is," I said confidently, setting off toward our next challenge.
We were transported back to the previous location, and the group followed me as we ventured deeper into the ruins. After a short while, we came across another set of doors, just as dilapidated as the last, and when we opened them, the teleportation happened again.
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[TRIALS]
Trial Number #2: New [Body]
Description: This [Trial] is to train your [Body].
Time: 3 Days
Rewards: New [Body] or related Skill
Failure: Start from Trial #1.
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In front of us stood a humanoid {Monster} that spoke with a deep, rumbling voice.
"What the hell? Speaking {Monsters} are on another level. The last one was tough, but this one… this one is a whole different threat," Jon muttered under his breath.
The {Monster} glared at us with disdain. "You puny mortals. What are you doing here?"
"We’re here to kill you," I replied coldly.
At my command, Goblee, my [Transcended Monster], moved forward. The air around him crackled with energy as he murmured an incantation. A swirling fire vortex appeared, engulfing the {Monster}.
"Burn to Sun!" Goblee shouted as the temperature in the area soared. I could feel the heat intensifying, but my [Elemental Resistance] kept me cool. I watched with mild interest as the firestorm raged, the others sweating profusely as they struggled to withstand the heat.
After a few moments, I realized that the {Monster} had not made a sound or even attempted to fight back. I signaled Goblee to stop. To our horror, the creature was already reduced to a charred, lifeless husk.
We received our [Reward], and both Goblee and I gained a new Skill, while the others were enveloped in a bright light. When the light faded, they stood there, changed. Their bodies had evolved, their physical forms now more powerful than ever before.