Chapter 173 - After effects.

After reaching the four states of being the first thing I noticed was peacefulness. I was extremely peaceful, all kinds of doubts and internal turmoil disappeared.

My appearance changed a bit too, my eye is more hunched and down seemly indicating a calm visage to anyone looking, a very kind smile can be seen on my lips, and even my messy golden hair looks somewhat inviting too. But the biggest change thus far was in my aura, now it felt like a peaceful clearing inside a forest, a place of calm and kindness, a place where people can rest their weary spirits.

Finally, all these hunts and searching have ended, now I have just patiently acc.u.mulate energy until I am able to become a buddha. The phantoms that follow and copy my previous actions now number 54, a strange number but these ghosts have been repeating my actions for some years now so I have gotten used to them.

Guess now after so many days hunting for my Soul rings I can just focus on Zu Ling and Allessa a bit more, some more family time would do good for us. With but tough wings sprouted from my back and in a simple flap, I wasn't there anymore, in a simple flap of those wings I was already back home.

Back home both Allessa and Zu Ling principally looked at me rather strangely. My aura changed a lot, or you could say its change has been finally complete.

"Sup people."(Aizen).

"Hi... I am kind of relieved that you are still the same."(Allessa).

"Why wouldn't I be?"(Aizen).

"Well, your sure is totally different and you have this gentle and kind look on your face. It kinds of suits you to be honest."(Allessa).

"So Daddy is more kind now?"(Zu Ling).

"I guess...?"(Aizen).

After that we went on our day normally, I even tested my Peace domain a bit and I was able to get some incredible results, even the most aggressive man faced demon spider acted like a timid little puppy in my domain. It was fun, to be honest, and quite fitting of a buddha to have a domain related to peace.

Soon it was already night and Zu Ling was sleeping, so it was time to talk with Allessa a bit.

"I think it is kind of obvious but I was able to reach the four states of being after an absorbed my 9th Soul Ring. And thanks to my enlightenment I am already level 92."(Aizen).

"Wow, you got some pretty good gains... Well, I got some pretty good things too."(Allessa).

"Good to know. What did you get?"(Aizen).

"Well I followed your advice and waited till my 7th ring to fuse with all my soul bones at the same time, and you were right. I was able to get a 2nd awakening."(Allessa).

"Nice. I am happy that you got stronger."(Aizen).

Her smile on hearing my words was something very heartwarming, I could feel genuine love from it. Huh, I guess I became more emphatic after reaching the four states of being.

"Thanks. My spirit evolved into a Halberd, now it works both like a staff and a Halberd. All my skills gained a secondary function too."(Allessa).

"That does indeed sounds cool and helluva op."(Aizen).

"You calling me op. But have you looked at your skills, just the ones I know could easily label you as a monster, and I am almost certain you got some pretty heaven-defying ones there."(Allessa).

"Well, you are not wrong in your assumption..."(Aizen).

"*Sigh* Anyway, I am not that good with weapons, yes I do indeed know how to use some like swords and knives, but I never used the Halberd in my life soo, could you help me with it?"(Allessa).

"Of course, I may not use weapons in my fighting style but I know how to use most of them to an expert level. Sadly to progress more you will need your own comprehension of the way, I can easily give you the most solid foundation I can think of, but to reach expert levels you will have to depend on yourself and your dedication."(Aizen).

"I know, I was already expecting much. I just need some help with the foundations, to be honest. I could cheat with my magic but where would be the fun in that?"(Allessa).

"Well indeed, learning new things is very enjoyable. I rarely use my clones that much nowadays too, I won't negate their usefulness but I don't like using them for everything. There was a time that I used my clone so much that I ended up with more memories of clones than my own, It was something quite scary. Thankfully after the skeleton episode and now that I am using clones with more moderation I am learning to enjoy things in life, both the good and the bad."(Aizen).

"I can understand your point. With the powers of my magics, I could literally make a moment last forever, or make infinite avatars of myself using the 2nd magic, but I didn't do it. Experiencing life from just the eyes of clones somewhat takes away what makes living so good you know?"(Allessa).

"Yeah definitely... So are you anxious tomorrow to see our new skills?"(Aizen).

"Yeah, I can't help but shudder a bit of what you do have in store to show."(Allessa).

"Heh, I bet I am gonna surprise you."(Aizen).

"Not more than my surprise. Remember it?"(Allessa).

"Of course I remember, I am pretty anxious for it. Are you gonna say it now?"(Aizen).

"Yeah."(Allessa).

"Shoot."(Aizen).

"Have you noticed since coming to this world that your attacks are feeling a little bit stranger?"(Allessa).

"Now that you are mentioning it, ever since coming to this world I felt they are pretty different, way stronger and way denser than they should've been. I thought it was a bonus for me reaching the four states of being."(Aizen).

"Well, you right but also wrong."(Allessa).

"What do you mean."(Aizen).

"Well, the main cause or the attacks to become stronger is because of you divinity Aizen."(Allessa).

"Divinity? I know I am close to becoming a buddha but I always thought I would only develop a divinity after I became a buddha."(Aizen).

"In most cases, you would be right, but you aren't normal, are you?"(Allessa).

"I guess you are right."(Aizen).

"But it is not a full-fledged Divinity per see, it's more like a seed that you have planted and are tending to it feeding it nutrients to make it grow strong."(Allessa).

"It makes sense, to be honest. A full divinity would be way more flashy and obvious."(Aizen).

"Yeah, gods are usually all shiny and stuff. But let's not get sidetracked, but what I was able to observe your "seed" has the ability of multiplication."(Allessa).

"Multiplication?"(Aizen).

"Yep, it can multiply your damage, attacks density, speed, etc. what did you think were those "ghosts" copying your previous movements. That was literally your "seed" ability at play."(Allessa).

"Wait... I have 54 "ghosts" so that means I can multiply something 54 times?"(Aizen).

"Yup. And that is simply your seed ability, that is literally the foundation of your future divinity, your divinity is probably something way more absurd but still following the theme."(Allessa).

"Do you have a divinity already?"(Aizen).

"...no."(Allessa).

"Sorry, it's a sore topic isn't it?"(Aizen).

"I guess it's better if I explain it to you. I had obtained my "seed" pretty early. I could've ascended to divinity earlier too, but I held it off to do it together with you. So I am just basically waiting for you to ascend for me to follow. It ended up being a good thing in the end as I obtained an extremely compatible Martial Soul, using this verse with a clear ascension path is literally genius. Other people have way harder journeys to godhood."(Allessa)

"Thanks for everything Allessa. I won't hasten the process or anything, but we will do it slowly and steady. Together."(Aizen).

"Yeah. Together."(Allessa).

That night was especially very passionate.