Chapter 479

Chapter 479

After the first 4 hours pass, everyone matches the same level as the strongest boss that can possibly spawn, level 997.

Just about 500 million MCP is gained by each of them fighting. Luna does not have the combat ability to kill a minotaur, but she comes along for the ride and gets power-leveled through the roof.

She passes level 500 in just a few boss room runs and gains a new buff called [Eye of The Last Full Moon]. In addition to this, her available proficiency points are force-used during the rank-up process and her single skill [Moonlight's Gaze] is upgraded to Legendary Grade.

After another 5 hours pass, everyone reaches level 998, the fighters gain 600 million additional MCP each, and they begin taking rests in isopods at staggering intervals.

After 9 hours of staggered 1 hour breaks and nearly 1 billion additional MCP gained each, everyone on the team hits level 999.

I speak up once everyone is well-rested, staring at the boss room portal, waiting to enter again.

"We have 18 more hours until Maria awakens from her pod. Let's push through and rank up."

Roughly 15-16 hours later, after close to another 2 Billion MCP have been farmed, everyone in the boss room is overflowing with power just from this grinding session alone. Even without a rank-up, their mana control and Qi capacity has risen far over 2x in just a day and a half.

The first to hit level 1000 is Abby.

The next is Arie, then Monk. Following just two boss room runs later, Fisher and Lydia hit 1000 as well.

They all stand back and wait with bright [Rank Up] options floating in front of their status screens while I bring Luna back into the Bossroom a few more times before she gets the notification too.

All 6 of them stand in the middle of the grassland dungeon on the 39th floor as my double slaughters minotaurs with Ember in the background.

Simultaneously, they all press [Rank Up] and white light floods over their bodies.

A few minutes pass as I float in front of them, but none of the lights stop shining. I remember when I ranked up a second time, it took me a few hours to come to as well. However, I thought that was only because I was awakening a Greater Energy Form.

I think to myself for a while longer, then open my link with Ember once I sense him nearby with my double again.

"Hey, could you two come here for a minute? I have a special task I need done."

My copy and Ember both come over and I relay the news.

We brainstorm for a few more minutes about the time it would potentially take to get here from Sector 1 on foot, and the relative power my teammates have shown during this training session compared to the 7th, 6th, and 2nd ranked Dark Guards.

However, the conclusion we both agree on in the end is the same.

"They're strong, but not strong enough..."

"Good, you've awakened your ultimate weapons. Now let's sharpen these blades and get you ready for war."

I dungeon walk them back to the canyon, and we fly back to the town with ease.

Everyone's movements have become far more agile and confident. It's clear they're itching to use this new power, but as we make it to the center of the city and begin to descend, I put my flame emperor's disguise back up and speak.

"Patience. You still have a long way to go; you'll soon see what I mean."

We descend into the town as the morning sun rises, and a few new things become visible to me.

Full sections of the center square are completely rebuilt, and other sections are still being remodeled.

The section of housing where people were staying before in 1 to 2 story old homes have been turned into 4-6 story apartment buildings that have beautiful windows and balconies, and the front entrance has a square of its own that connects to a main road back to the guild hall.

On this road, I see a few small shops already open.

A pawn shop, tiny bakery, and a bar are the most prominent ones with people walking in and out; however, most of this road is still vacant and still being built.

Off in the distance by the megawarehouse I made the other night, I sense my surveillance double looking over 21 slaves under the elixir of suggestion carrying supplies. There is a team of architects directing them and giving orders while building up another apartment complex on the other side of town.

They're so far away, they don't even notice us arrive. However, I'm glad they're enjoying themselves and using the resources I've given them.

"Good... One less thing for me to think about, now, let's see how things are going underground."

All 7 of us walk into the guild hall and I open the hatch that leads downstairs.

Immediately, a loud humming and rattling sound erupts from the bunker, but it's followed by a dense wave of Qi that feels like a warm ocean wave is hitting my ankles.

There's so much coming out, it's almost a shame to watch it disperse into the atmosphere without trying to absorb some.

Everyone feels the same way, so we walk down the spiral stairs quickly and close the hatch behind us.

The isolation pod at the back of the room shakes and vibrates violently, but the timer on top says [00:05:21] so we stop and stare.

Abby speaks up after a few seconds pass.

"Just in time to see the great reveal."

We all slowly walk forward and watch the minutes and seconds tick down to [00:00:00].

Then, the curved metal door swings open.