Ascension Through Skills-Chapter 480: 91st Floor. Ouroboros (1)

Clearing the quest.

At the same time, the strain on Taesan’s body overwhelmed him. The burden of forcibly resisting such immense power finally caught up with him.

Taesan collapsed to the ground. His condition was far from good, even by optimistic standards. While there was no physical damage, the immense strain had pushed his body to its limits.

The puppet creaked as it crumbled. Space distorted, revealing the wizard’s true form.

“Well, that’s quite unexpected. I thought you’d take at least a few months, not finish so quickly.”

This wasn’t one of the wizard’s puppets or avatars—it was his actual body.

The wizard appeared and attempted to use his Creator Authority to heal Taesan.

However, it wasn’t fully effective. Only part of the wizard’s power penetrated Taesan’s body.

“You’re completely independent now.”

The wizard chuckled softly.

“I can’t heal you anymore. Just rest for now.”

Taesan nodded and closed his eyes.

The divine power and black energy within him, which had been nearly depleted, quickly began to replenish.

The speed of recovery was astonishing, far beyond anything from before. Taesan’s body rapidly returned to a stable state.

Before long, he was more or less back to normal. Watching this, the wizard couldn’t hold back his curiosity.

“So that’s the new Boundary Line ability you realized after understanding your origin?”

“Yes.”

Taesan confirmed, and the wizard let out a dry laugh.

The true essence of the Boundary Line wasn’t merely destruction; it was interference, transformation, and intervention.

Using this power, Taesan had harmonized the conflicting Crystallized Divine Blood and Drop of the Worldbreaker’s Blood. He had even transformed the wizard’s domain itself, piercing through it with the Boundary Line.

“So that’s the essence of the Boundary Line. I suspected it wasn’t limited to destruction, but this is beyond imagination. With your current power, you could likely strike against other transcendents as well.”

“Not really.”

Taesan shook his head, dismissing the wizard’s praise.

“In actual combat, it’s practically impossible.”

Taesan could alter laws.

Just as he had intervened in the wizard’s domain, forcing a path through it, he could theoretically do the same against other transcendents.

It was undeniably extraordinary—a power no one else possessed, akin to an unstoppable blade.

But in the end, that blade still had to land a strike.

Even with Chaos Calling, which stabilized his abilities, the range of his transformations was limited to his body and sword.

To truly challenge a transcendent, he would have to engage them in close combat—a prospect his opponents would never allow willingly.

Moreover, the strain it placed on him was enormous. Interfering with forbidden domains and transforming laws struck at his body and essence, making it a one-time trump card in any battle.

“Even so, that’s an incredible power,” the wizard remarked, undeterred.

The look in the wizard’s eyes hadn’t changed.

The Boundary Line had always been formidable, but it wasn’t insurmountable. The methods for dealing with the Old Gods had been sufficient against it.

But if the Boundary Line could transform and interfere with laws, then all countermeasures became meaningless. What defense could work against a force that twisted the very foundation of existence?

If Taesan managed to get close, even the strongest transcendent in the universe would have to wager their life. It was an achievement beyond words.

The wizard’s gaze narrowed as he observed Taesan.

The Boundary Line was far more alien than he had anticipated.

He had already known it could purify the corruption of the Old Gods and even free them. But to think it could alter the very fabric of laws and create new ones—it was a power that defied the cosmos itself.

Such a force couldn’t be obtained through mere luck or epiphany. It had to be built up, layer by layer, tied to the very essence of its wielder.

“This is just the beginning, isn’t it?”

The wizard had his own suspicions about Taesan’s true nature.

After a moment of reflection, he clapped his hands.

“Well, you’ve done exceptionally well. You cleared the quest and achieved exactly what I hoped for. That means you deserve a suitable reward.”

Clearing the 90th floor.

Completing the final floor of each theme always came with rewards proportional to the achievement. As if waiting for this moment, a flurry of system messages appeared before Taesan.

[Your level has increased.]

[Your level has increased.]

[Your level has increased.]

[You have acquired the Wizard’s Hat.]

[You have acquired ???.]

[You have reached the 90th floor. Title: Seeker of the Heights acquired.]

[You have perfectly cleared the 90th floor. Title: One Who Steps Into Another Realm acquired.]

[You have perfectly cleared all floors up to the 90th. Title: The Perfect One acquired.]

[You have cultivated countless powers and abilities to reach this point. Your accumulated experience has materialized into strength. Title: Insight into Skills acquired.]

[You have stepped into the deepest reaches. From here, you will face cosmic entities. You must rely solely on your own strength to overcome them. Special Passive Skill: Solitary Sovereign acquired.]

[The many beings of the cosmos are now watching your actions.]

“And this is a little extra,” the wizard said, waving his hand.

His authority enveloped Taesan.

[You have transcended the labyrinth’s system and claimed something unique to yourself. The labyrinth system, previously under the Wizard’s control, is now becoming part of you. Special Passive Skill: Sovereignty acquired.]

“Go ahead, take a look.”

The wizard gestured casually. Taesan checked the rewards he had received.

“...This is...”

[Title: Seeker of the Heights]

[You are advancing toward heights reached by only a select few.]

[Health +5000, Mana +2000, Strength +3000, Attack Power +1000, Defense +1000.]

The stats were staggeringly high.

The titles One Who Steps Into Another Realm and The Perfect One provided similarly impressive bonuses. Taesan glanced at the wizard, who spoke matter-of-factly.

“You’ve reached the pinnacle of the labyrinth. Naturally, the rewards should match that achievement.”

“...Does everyone who reaches the 90th floor receive rewards like these?”

“Of course not. Your labyrinth’s difficulty was exceptionally high, so consider this a special service.”

That explanation made sense. Taesan had cleared quests from the 86th to the 90th floor, a feat far beyond the original labyrinth’s scope. Enhanced rewards were only fair.

[Special Passive Skill: Solitary Sovereign]

[Proficiency: 1%]

[A being untouched by any influence. You possess strong resistance to all forms of interference.]

The phrase “all forms” carried immense weight. For the system to claim such a thing meant it truly encompassed everything.

It was a resistance skill that wouldn’t make a dramatic impact but would consistently provide value over time.

[Title: Insight into Skills]

[You have attained profound understanding of your accumulated achievements.]

[Skill proficiency limits are removed.]

“What?”

Taesan stared at the wizard.

“The labyrinth’s system was originally designed for mortals,” the wizard explained with a wry smile.

“It could barely accommodate immortals, but now you’ve reached the realm of transcendence. Skills that should have grown naturally were capped by the system’s limitations.”

The system, meant to assist adventurers, had become a constraint for Taesan.

“This removes that restriction.”

“That’s excellent.”

Taesan opened his skill window.

With the cap lifted, the accumulated proficiency surged. Many skills had increased significantly—some by over 10%, others by just a few percent. Importantly, nearly all his skills had improved.

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Some had even transformed, reaching 100% proficiency and evolving into entirely new abilities.

[Special Passive Skill: Sovereignty]

[Proficiency: 1%]

[The skills you acquired with the labyrinth’s assistance are no longer bound to the Wizard’s domain. They now align with your essence and will.]

The wizard explained further.

“The skills that relied on the labyrinth’s laws are now fully synchronized with you, imbued with your essence and usable according to your will.”

Though the influence was still minor, the foundation had been laid. As Taesan grew stronger, elevating his essence, the skills would eventually become entirely his.

“Check the details for yourself.”

“Are you leaving now?”

“I have a lot to do. I need to handle external matters and design the upcoming floors. I’m incredibly busy.”

The wizard opened a portal.

“We’ll meet again on the 91st floor. I’ll need to explain a few things about that place.”

“Thank you.”

Taesan expressed his gratitude.

The wizard had deliberately created opportunities for Taesan to reflect and grow. The progress he had made was thanks in no small part to the wizard’s guidance.

“There’s no need to thank me. I simply set the stage. Even I thought the possibility was slim. You’re the one who figured it out.”

With one foot in the portal, the wizard paused and looked back.

“You used the Divine Blood and the Worldbreaker’s Blood this time. Don’t you have other materials left?”

“I do.”

The shards of divinity and the fragments of the Old Gods he had acquired from Levinenov were still stored in his inventory.

“But I feel it’s premature to use them. For now, I need to focus on myself.”

He planned to attempt it after he became stronger and understood himself more deeply.

“Still, I’ve realized one thing through this.”

“What’s that?”

“I can’t reach your level.”

The wizard didn’t argue with Taesan’s certainty.

Taesan was twisted.

By harmonizing the Divine Blood and the Worldbreaker’s Blood, he had elevated his body to an unprecedented level. Such an achievement was impossible for any being of this world.

“I’m warped.”

It was his essence, his beginning.

There lay the answer.

The wizard smiled.

“Keep searching. I’ll help you along the way.”

With that, the wizard disappeared into the portal.

***

Taesan did not immediately descend to the 91st floor. First, he needed to carefully examine everything he had gained.

The priority was clear: skills.

Many of his skills had increased in proficiency, leading to changes in their descriptions and effects. Additionally, a significant number of his skills had reached 100% proficiency.

As a result, he had regained skills that he had previously acquired in his past life.