Chapter 646 Three golden characteristics!
In the dark yet warm world, Aiwass tried to open his eyes wide and look at the three golden lights shining like stars in front of him.
This is three purples turning into three golds!
——This was the first time that Aiwas saw three golden characteristics in a promotion ceremony.
It's not even just three golds, but three purples with gold plating... The probability of this is probably even smaller than simply three golds.
Aiwass calmed his mind a little and looked carefully at these three characteristics.
Without a doubt...
In terms of "value", the characteristic given by the Lord of Scales and Feathers is definitely the strongest.
Any "warrior" under Aiwass's control will trigger a nearly permanent +1 check—regardless of number, time, or distance. This means that a fourth-level warrior under Aiwass's command can be used as half a fifth-level warrior, and a fifth-level warrior can be used as half a sixth-level warrior.
Considering that warriors are naturally adept at fighting foes of higher power levels, this Dao trait can almost be considered a "god-level" bonus. It's even possible that this Dao trait was constructed using the fragments of the Tiansi of Xiong Tiansi. Those who possess this trait could even form a "Warrior Nation," reign supreme as gods, and rule the world...
...if Aiwass really wants to rule the world.
"That boss..."
Aiwass smiled helplessly.
As soon as he saw this characteristic, Aiwas understood what the Lord of Scales and Feathers meant.
This was a test—a test of Aiwass's resolve to resist Huan Tiansi. If Aiwass were to give up, then relying solely on this unique characteristic of the path, he would become "Aiwass the First." Before being devoured by Huan Tiansi, he would become a world-renowned monarch, remembered even in the future, a page in history books that could never be turned over.
At the same time, it is also a recognition and boast, which means "your achievements are so great."
——Of course, this is also the first characteristic of the path that Aiwass eliminated.
Because based on previous experience, if Aiwass refused this feature, the Lord of Scales and Feathers would replenish it for him from other sources. However, the same could not be said for the Sand Clock and the Silver Crown Dragon.
But the choice of the remaining two path characteristics still made Aiwass feel conflicted for a while.
These two path features were something Aiwas had never seen before in the game. They looked like a special version of a boss or faction leader-level NPC.
Regarding the [Crown of Command], he was unclear about "what the specific attributes of the summoned creature will be after being transformed" and "whether the Sin Beast, which theoretically can only have one present at a time, can bypass the restriction in this way."
As for [Yin and Yang Harmony], Aiwass was not sure about the concept of "the sum of paired colored mana with opposite attributes" - the other was what the "different buff effects" specifically meant.
But even so, Aiwass could understand the positioning of these two path characteristics.
Undoubtedly, the purpose of the Crown of Command was to transform Aiwass from a summoner in the rear into a combat unit. This was also related to the Silver Crown Dragon's motivations—he had previously been dissatisfied with Aiwass's "constant observation" and had even specifically requested the Lord of Scales and Feathers to replenish Aiwass's skill consumption.
Therefore, he directly gave Aiwass the ability to "not watch" to prevent Aiwass from making excuses.
It is personal teaching.
——As expected of a pillar god on the path of authority, he possesses a generous and strong leadership temperament.
The problem here is that if the Sin Scholar continues to advance, Aiwass will gain the ability to fuse the currently deployed Sin Beast with himself. This is equivalent to transforming the currently deployed Sin Beast into a powerful mecha, and Aiwass's equipment as a pilot will basically be ineffective.
As the almost only professional characteristic of the third-level profession, its effect is definitely stronger than the Tao characteristic that can be obtained at level 30.
In other words, this path characteristic actually strengthens the mid-term abilities from level 30 to level 60.
The biggest problem with [harmony of yin and yang] is that it requires "balance of path".
It's not clear whether the Dusk Path in the inheritor state counts - probably not. After all, the Sand Clock can definitely see Aiwass's characteristics, and the old man can't give Aiwass a path characteristic that he can't use at all.
That wouldn't be returning a favor, but holding a grudge... After all, it wasn't simply that the Dao trait itself was useless. One gain, the other lost, and it could even be said that a useful golden trait that one would have chosen was lost.
So, assuming Aiwass can unlock this trait... it specifically means that Aiwass's path of "dedication" and "transcendence" must remain in balance. Just as the sand clock says, "One yin, one yang, the ultimate principle."
This means that once one of Aiwas' two paths advances, the characteristics of that path will be immediately invalidated until the other path completes its advancement and balance is restored.
Assuming that when Aiwass reaches a certain level on each path, he will immediately use the experience to make up for the level on the other path. That is to say, when one of his two paths is promoted, the other one is also at the maximum level... Then Aiwass will be weak for at least half a month.
And similarly - if this path characteristic is triggered, then Aiwass will be incredibly strong.
Not only would his ability to craft Mortal Sin Cards no longer be restricted, but summoning them would also be vastly improved. This was like opening up several mana pools, transforming the container entries Aiwass had previously stored for card crafting into highly valuable "universal mana." Not only was the improvement immediate, but it grew larger the later he progressed... and that's without factoring in the "extra bonus," whose exact effects were unknown.
Even the pastoral method, one of Aiwas's core abilities, can be far more powerful than before - because the mana required by the pastoral method is mainly light or dark, and Aiwas's mana pool is completely mixed. He can use any ability, but he is not proficient in any ability.
But in the end, Aiwass made the decision.
These three Path traits were clearly not common Path traits... but gifts from the Pillar Gods. In other words, if you missed them, you might never get them again.
He wasn't that lacking in combat power at the moment—because his target was still the Fallen Angel who was about to be pulled down by the Tail Ring Ritual.
Considering the energy level suppression, Aiwass would need to reach at least Double Fifth Energy Level before considering conquering the Fallen Angels. Currently, Aiwass is running out of experience and needs a significant amount of time to acquire transcendental knowledge and level up, a process that the [Crown of Command] cannot accelerate.
And when Aiwass was preparing to attack the Fallen Angels, he was sure that his path was in a state of balance - because if he was not balanced, it meant that he still had room for improvement.
Moreover, Aiwass currently has no earth attribute mana under normal circumstances and needs to be activated in the Son of the Moon mode. Even if he completes the production of the earth attribute sin card, it will be difficult for him to summon it; his water attribute mana is still one level short of the container entry, so he cannot use it to make a water attribute sin beast.
As far as Aiwas knew, both the Star Antimony Kingdom and the Narcissus Territory had large water-attributed beasts that could be captured.
In other words, if Aiwass could achieve harmony between yin and yang, he would be able to quickly go to Xingti and capture the big beast.
Including the earth-attributed Heleqin and the light-attributed paladin-type phantom in the red-handled sword, Aiwass only lacks a wind-attributed beast... Even Aiwass now has some ideas about the wind-attributed beast.
Thus, gaining this Path trait also equates to gaining at least one or two more Great Beasts. Therefore, as a property that only fully manifests itself in the later stages, its upgrade in Aiwass's next strategy quest is actually higher than that of the mid-stage upgrade for the [Crown of Command].
Considering this point of view, this is the only option that Aiwass has.
"...But perhaps this is just an excuse for self-deception."
Aiwass pondered and re-examined his inner attitude.
He actually didn't know whether the reason he made this choice after calculation was because the gift from the Silver Crown Dragon had caused some resistance in Aiwass' heart.
After completing the promotion, Aiwass's suppressed transcendence heart once again manifested -
This is the first time that Aiwass has participated in an event of this scale.
It wasn't even a Pillar God change; strictly speaking, it wasn't as good as the Tail Ring ritual... At least the Tail Ring ritual still managed to drag a clean Celestial Master into the material world. This time, however, it was essentially a Pillar God sack-and-kick—after Aiwass lured the Bear Celestial Master out of the water, he proceeded to give him a merciless beating.
...But even so.
Aiwass also felt the surge of ambition - to be more precise, it was a kind of restlessness that was close to shame, excitement, and impetuousness.
——In the end, he was completely useless in this battle. He didn't even meet Xiong Tiansi's gaze, let alone add a slash from the side to avoid any damage.
In order not to hurt Aiwass, the Lord of Scales and Feathers did not even show him the real battle scene.
Xiong Tiansi was a remnant of the Supreme Heaven, while Aiwass was a remnant of the Huan Tiansi. They were both remnants, yet they were vastly different—one required the coordinated efforts of multiple Pillar Gods to eliminate, while the other couldn't even be seen, lest they inflict irreparable damage.
It's just like a baby.
If it were an ordinary person - or even just a normal person, they might be happy that they could get involved in a chess game of this scale and have a few words with the real big guys.
——But I want to be involved.
If there is a next time, I will never become such bait.
I will never again become a pet-like protected person - even if I can't be the main force in the battle, I must put myself in danger! I also want to truly participate in the plan, not as a "hostage" who needs to be rescued, an "apprentice" waiting to be tested, or a "civilian" who needs to be isolated from the battlefield!
You even have to plan and set traps yourself... You have to be more than just a chess piece, you have to be a chess player!
Perhaps it was precisely because of this sudden, almost demonic self-esteem that Aiwass was unable to accept the gift from the Silver Crown Dragon.
Because it is a gift, but it is also a teaching - and a kind of control.
This is certainly not malicious, but a completely well-intentioned teaching.
But... Aiwass has his own vision, his own plan, his own rhythm.
...Perhaps the Lord of Scales and Feathers had foreseen this moment, so he chose a path characteristic that Aiwass could see the value in but would never choose, so as to avoid making Aiwass entangled and making it easier for Aiwass to see his own heart clearly.
This level of Path trait essentially served as the core of the system. The Silver Crown Dragon essentially created another core for Aiwass—one based on the Sin Scholar class's core abilities, rather than the Beast Master's. Meanwhile, the Sand Clock simply helped Aiwass address his greatest shortcomings: a mixed mana pool and an excessive amount of unused mana.
Just like the path he belongs to.
balanced.
Like a businessman connecting resources, he simply coordinated Aiwass's own chaos without giving Aiwass any advice or suggestions.
As a man of Avalon, Aiwass should obey the teachings of the Silver Crown Dragon.
But he...
Maybe there will be a chance to become a new pillar god.
Then he only has one choice.
"I choose... the harmony of yin and yang."
Aiwass understood his true feelings.
(End of this chapter)
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