Linsley sat back, reviewing his talents one by one.
Space Storage (Purple) was tempting for its sheer utility, allowing him to carry larger and more complex items across worlds. But was it enough?
Sure, having more space was useful, but he needed something that would give him a bigger edge, something that could help him survive whatever the next simulation threw at him.
His mind wandered to Faith Divine Power (Purple).
Upgrading it would undoubtedly boost his divine strength, allowing him to gather more power from the faith of others, but would it be enough to protect him in a fight? 'Divine power is essential,' he thought, 'but what good is it if I don't live long enough to use it?'
Then there was Hyper Regeneration (Purple). Linsley thought back to the many battles he had fought. He never narrowly escaped death—in most cases, he either died due to overpowering enemies or because of rule-type abilities that left him helpless.
However, he realized that Hyper Regeneration (Purple) would shine when dealing with opponents of similar power levels. Outlasting an enemy in a prolonged fight could make all the difference.
"It's already powerful, allowing me to recover from most injuries... but what if it could be more?" he mused.
Faith Divine Power (Purple) was a tempting choice. It would bolster his godhood, letting him harness more power through the faith of others. Still, it wouldn't be as immediately useful in a one-on-one battle.
It was more of a growth-type ability, designed for long-term use rather than immediate power enhancement. This made it somewhat disadvantageous, especially since Linsley was about to start a new god simulation in an unfamiliar simulation world where immediate strength could be crucial.
Hyper Regeneration wouldn't give him an instant power boost, but its potential to keep him alive through tough battles made it a solid choice for the long run.
He weighed the value of regeneration against his other talents. With Hyper Regeneration, he could recover faster than his enemies, healing in real-time and wearing them down over the course of a fight. "Outlasting my opponent, even if we're on equal footing in terms of strength—that's where this talent becomes invaluable."
Linsley couldn't help but chuckle as he read the description. "Physical Immortality... Looks like I don't need to worry about losing an arm or getting blown up anymore. No matter what happens to my body, I'll keep coming back."
He paused for a moment, though, his expression turning thoughtful. "But it's not absolute, is it? This doesn't protect me from being sealed away forever or having my soul destroyed. If someone erases my existence entirely or targets my soul, this won't save me."
Linsley ran a hand through his hair, weighing the pros and cons. "It's still a huge advantage—being practically indestructible physically—but I need to be careful. Getting too comfortable could leave me vulnerable to powers that bypass the physical."
He smirked, determination in his eyes. "Still, with this, I'll be a nightmare to deal with in the next simulation. But I'll need to keep looking for ways to protect my soul... and ensure that no one can seal me away or erase my existence."
Physical Immortality (Gold) was Linsley's second gold-grade talent, and it lived up to the power expected of such a rare ability. It was overpowered, giving him a tremendous edge in survival that few could match.
Curious to test it, Linsley swiftly sliced off his hand.
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The severed limb fell to the floor, but instead of any pain, the regenerative process began immediately. In just one second, his hand reconnected itself, stitching back together with a seamless regeneration. It was as if the cut had never happened.
"That's fast," Linsley muttered, flexing his fingers. "Not just fast—instant."
Next, he wanted to see what would happen if his severed limb couldn't reconnect. He sliced off his hand again, but this time, he sealed the severed limb in an invisible force barrier, preventing it from reattaching.
The result was fascinating. His body began regenerating a new hand out of nothing, while the sealed hand turned to dust and disappeared, as if erased from existence.
"So no one can keep any part of me," Linsley noted with satisfaction. "Even if they seal a severed limb, I'll just regenerate a new one, and the sealed part will vanish. The only way to stop me is to seal my entire body."