Rebirth : The Alchemist's Path

Chapter 163: The System’s New Features

The latest system update primarily consisted of two major changes.

The first was an upgrade to the pills in the shop, with a new set of shelves being opened. These shelves would be stocked with pills that only god-level experts could consume.

The second change concerned the exchange rate between magic crystals and god crystals. Magic crystals were not as high-tier as god crystals, yet the system set the exchange rate at 1:1, meaning one magic crystal and one god crystal could both be exchanged for one point.

Although this rule seemed a bit unreasonable, the system provided an explanation. As the laws of the Aslar Continent evolved, magic crystal mines would soon begin to absorb divine energy, transforming into god crystal mines. Soon enough, magic crystals would disappear, to be replaced entirely by god crystals.

After all, directly absorbing divine energy was far more convenient than absorbing magical power.

This also meant that the so-called Magic God level would eventually be replaced by the Lower Deity level. Once the laws of the Aslar Continent adapted, all existing Magic Gods would have to convert their internal magic power into divine energy to truly become lower deities.

For now, magic crystals were simply a transitional resource, but they would soon become rare as they transformed into god crystals.

Aside from these two key updates, there were other minor changes, but nothing too significant.

"Finally, the update is complete. With these god-level pills, my cultivation will progress even faster," Sylvus thought to himself as he reviewed the system's changes.

"System, claim compensation!" Sylvus commanded.

[System notification: Compensation successfully claimed. Congratulations, host! You have received the Divine Spirit Pill and Starfall Energy Block.]

Sylvus was momentarily stunned. After waiting half a month, he had only received two items as compensation. Curious, he immediately retrieved both.

Divine Spirit Pill: Host compensation pill. Upon consumption, it can directly raise the host's cultivation by one major realm. Effective only for those below the mid-level deity rank.

Reading the pill's description, Sylvus's eyes lit up. The system had certainly been generous, gifting him such a powerful pill that could instantly increase his cultivation by a whole realm. Currently, he was a four-star lower deity, and if he took this pill, he would become a four-star mid-level deity.

"This pill is best used when I reach the nine-star lower deity level. That way, I can directly break through to the nine-star mid-level deity. But for me, it doesn't matter too much. After all, I have plenty of pills," Sylvus thought, setting the pill aside for now. He then examined the second item.

Starfall Energy Block: Can be equipped on the Celestial Cannon. Usable three times. After activation, it releases a powerful force capable of obliterating anyone below the Deity Emperor level.

Upon reading the description of the second item, Sylvus couldn't help but smile. Although the system had only given him two compensation items, their value was unquestionable. Especially the Starfall Energy Block, which had the potential to wipe out all powerhouses below the Deity Emperor level.

"If I go back to the Divine Realm, I won't be invincible, but I'll be close. After all, it's not every day you run into a Deity Emperor," Sylvus mused to himself.

"Not bad, not bad. Now, let's check the system shop."

After storing the energy block, Sylvus opened the system shop. As always, there were only three items available:

Green Spirit Core Pill: Exclusive to the host. Increases divine power. Price: 1 billion points.Heaven and Earth Rule Token: Can enhance the world's laws, benefitting all living creatures within. Price: 1 point.Divine Light Shell: A powerful shell capable of killing Deity Emperor-level powerhouses. Can be equipped on the Titan Cannon. Price: 300 trillion points.

Looking at the three items, Sylvus frowned. The pills were nothing to talk about—every time the system shop refreshed, it would offer a pill to help him break through. But the Heaven and Earth Rule Token was interesting. Its description sounded incredibly powerful, yet the system was only charging one point for it.

At first, Sylvus thought he had misread it, but after checking a few more times, he confirmed that the price was indeed just one point.

"The system knows me well. If it had set a high price, I wouldn't have bothered to buy it," Sylvus thought with a smirk. With his personality, he wouldn't have cared whether the world's laws evolved or not—as long as he could continue improving his own cultivation, that was enough for him.

But since the token only cost one point, he didn't mind buying it.

"The Divine Light Shell is a must-have too. This will come in handy when I return to the Divine Realm."

Although he had only fired one shot before, Sylvus was very pleased with the result. No True Deity could survive such a shot, and now this Divine Light Shell could even kill Deity Emperor-level powerhouses.

However, when Sylvus checked his magic crystal balance, he couldn't help but smile wryly—he didn't have enough. Before leaving the Aslar Continent, he had only had one trillion magic crystals, and with the additional trillion Meylan had given him, that brought the total to just two trillion. He was still one trillion short of buying the Divine Light Shell.

"Well, I'll figure out a way to gather more magic crystals later. For now, I'll focus on breaking through," Sylvus thought, purchasing the pill and the Heaven and Earth Rule Token. He didn't use the token immediately, opting instead to consume the pill and begin cultivating.

The night passed without incident, and by the next morning, Sylvus had successfully broken through to the five-star lower deity realm. He then took the Divine Spirit Pill, and within minutes, his cultivation rose again, bringing him to the five-star mid-level deity realm.

"There's nothing like having a system. Who can match my speed of breaking through?" Sylvus chuckled to himself as he opened his eyes.

"B-Boss! There's a problem!"

His thoughts were interrupted by Meylan's voice from outside. Curious, Sylvus stepped out of the room.

"What's got you in such a rush?" Sylvus asked, seeing the anxious look on Meylan's face.

"Boss, I… I went downstairs to open the shop, but to my surprise, several new shelves appeared out of nowhere, stocked with items that look like pills!" Meylan said hurriedly.

Sylvus paused for a moment, then smiled as he realized what had happened.

"Oh, that? I put those shelves there," he replied.

"You… you did?" Meylan asked in disbelief. He had examined the shelves earlier and found that the pills were incredibly expensive, priced in a currency called god crystals, which he had never heard of before.

"Come on, let's go down and take a look. I'll explain everything to you," Sylvus said, heading downstairs with Meylan following closely behind.

When they reached the first floor, they saw Deced standing by the new shelves, staring at the pills in astonishment.