The ability to shift water from ice to liquid to mist was what Levi needed the most to be able to manipulate his water Astra soul to the fullest. Instead of simply rely on it to spread thunder.
He could simply form icicles according to what he wants.
His decision was made. Levi closed the Oceanic Soul Scripture manual and placed it in his Storage Ring.
With the meditation technique decided, Levi turned his attention to the combat technique section of the fifth floor archive.
This area occupied the eastern wall and contained a similarly impressive selection of Earth-Tier offensive and defensive methods spanning every imaginable fighting style and elemental affinity.
There were sword techniques, saber arts, spear arts, fist skills, kick styles, and more other combat styles.
The first techniques Levi picked up was what he chose instantly.
The technique’s name was written on the label in crimson letter.
"Celestial Slaughter Art"
Just reading that title made Levi’s blood boil. He immediately opened the crystal case.
[Introduction: A path carved through corpses and stained in divine fury.
Each enemy slain compressed the dead soul and turns them into Slaughter Mark and engrave them in the soul and body.
With every mark, one’s body strengthens, one’s aura thickens, and one’s soul grows stronger.
[10 Slaughter Marks: The User’s blood turns Crimson, surging with killing essence. The body becomes harder than iron, the senses sharp enough to feel the rhythm of life itself.
[100 Marks: The bones crystallize, infused with divine slaughter. The practitioner’s strength rivals ancient beasts, and their presence alone can suffocate weaker foes.
[1,000 Marks: the flesh evolves — mortal limits are erased. Wounds heal in moments; as long as soul is not destroyed, body can regenerate.
Warning: — each Slaughter Mark also bears the weight of karma.
To follow this path is to drown in the blood of others and your own. The more power one gains, the thinner the line between divinity and madness becomes.
This is it. Levi didn’t check for any other killing art and simply chose this one.
Levi closed the manual and added it to the stack with his selected meditation technique.
Without risks, how would one grow stronger?
With both of his technique selections made, Levi gathered the two manuals and made his way back toward the elevator.
The ride back down to the first floor took only a few seconds, and when he emerged, he found the same clerk still sitting at her desk as though she hadn’t moved at all during the hour he had spent browsing upstairs.
Levi approached the desk and presented his two selected manuals for final processing.
The clerk examined them, her expression remaining neutral even when she saw his choices.
"These are... interesting selections," the clerk said with a raised eyebrow.
"The Oceanic Soul Scripture is an excellent choice for someone with water-element affinity, though you should be prepared for a challenging cultivation experience given its difficulty level. As for the Celestial Slaughter Art..." She paused and met Levi’s eyes directly. "I’m required to inform you that this technique has been associated with several cases of students running mad. Are you certain you wish to proceed with this selection?"
"Eh?"
Levi paused for a while but still nodded his head and agreed.
"I’m certain."
The clerk studied him for another moment, then nodded slowly. "Very well. Both techniques will be delivered to your residence within one hour as promised. The complete manuals will be in a chip rather than physical books, making them easier to study and preventing damage from repeated handling. Is there anything else the archives can assist you with today?"
"No, that’s everything. Thank you for your help."
Levi turned around and exited the building and then started walking back toward the Elite Year One residential district when he was stopped yet again.
Levi smiled a dangerous smile as killing intent flashed through his eyes.
’Some people don’t just learn.’
This time he was prepared to kill his way out. It’s just Chaos points, he could seek some of the treasures he own and offset the amount to be collected when he killed them.
Levi turned to face this new arrival and found himself looking at an astonishingly beautiful young woman who appeared to be perhaps 17 or 18 years old.
Her hips swayed seductively as she moved and even every action she made drew attention to her.
What really caught Levi’s attention, however, was her choice of clothing.
She wore what could only be described as the most revealing outfit he had ever seen on an academy student.
The purple dress, if it could even be called a dress was incredibly short, exposing her ass slightly and was so tight everything could be seen.
The neckline so low that it barely managed to contain her chest, almost to the point of exposing her nipples! If she made the wrong move, everything would pop out immediately.
What made the outfit even more remarkable was that it somehow managed to stay perfectly in place no matter how she moved.
Her hair was an auburn color that flowed down her back and her eyes were an violet in color.
Her skin was flawless without a single stain. Her beauty along with her dressing was enough to make anyone nose bleed from lust!
As he stared at her, Levi instantly felt his heart rate increase slightly and became aware of a warmth spreading through his body that had nothing to do with the afternoon temperature as his third leg stood up straight.
Thankfully, the combat suit didn’t let it show.
His thoughts, which had been focused on his new techniques and planning his cultivation schedule, suddenly became unfocused and scattered as a different kind of thought emerged in his head.
The young woman stopped directly in front of him, close enough that he could smell her perfume and he somehow felt his head slightly fuzzy.
She looked up at him with her long eyelashes and smiled, making the sun dim in her warm glow. She was the most beautiful woman Levi had ever seen. Even superstars in movies can’t hope to compare to her!