Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter!

"Another million tower points," Vincent muttered, his voice laced with satisfaction as he checked the system's notification.

[You have a 30-minute resting period.]

The mechanical tone of the tower's voice echoed in his mind, but Vincent paid it no heed. Rest was the last thing on his mind.

"Open the tower's exchange," he demanded without hesitation.

Moments later, the exchange interface materialized in his vision, displaying a variety of tabs and options. He navigated directly to the Equipment Tab, his interest piqued by the prospect of upgrading his arsenal.

Vincent's gaze swept across the available items until he focused on the top equipment listed:

Name: Emberheart Plate

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Power: Tier 1 Armament

Grade: Rare

Details: Forged from fire-tempered steel and imbued with the essence of elemental flames, the Emberheart Plate offers robust protection and enhances fire-related abilities. The armor radiates a natural warmth, making it effective in cold environments and empowering its wearer's resilience in combat.

Base Effect: Increases physical defense significantly and grants resistance to fire, reducing the impact of fire-based attacks.

Skill 1: Flame Barrier

Effect: Summons a fiery shield that absorbs incoming damage and retaliates by scorching melee attackers with bursts of flame.

Duration: 8 seconds

Cooldown: 25 seconds

Name: Frostwoven Carapace

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Power: Tier 1 Armament

Grade: Rare

Details: Crafted from the scales of frost drakes and reinforced with glacial crystals, this armor offers exceptional protection against both physical and elemental threats. Its freezing aura numbs attackers upon contact, making it invaluable in prolonged confrontations.

Base Effect: Increases physical defense and significantly reduces damage from ice-based attacks.

Skill 1: Glacial Retaliation

Effect: Releases a burst of freezing energy that damages all nearby enemies and slows their movement significantly.

Damage: 30 frost damage to enemies within a 5-meter radius.

Movement Slow: 20% reduction in speed.

Duration: 5 seconds

Cooldown: 30 seconds

Name: Verdant Lifeguard

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Power: Tier 1 Armament

Grade: Rare

Details: Woven from the bark of ancient magical trees and infused with druidic energy, the Verdant Lifeguard offers excellent protection while nurturing the wearer's vitality. Known for its regenerative properties, it is highly sought after by those who endure battles with resilience and persistence.

Base Effect: Increases physical defense and gradually restores vitality over time while worn.

Skill 1: Nature's Embrace

Effect: Activates a healing aura that restores the wearer's vitality and boosts the regenerative ability of nearby allies within a 10-meter radius.

Duration: Restorative effects persist for a short period.

Cooldown: 40 seconds

These three pieces of equipment were undeniably powerful, but Vincent wasn't particularly impressed. His current body armament already surpassed the capabilities of these items.

Still, the abundance of tower points he had amassed made the cost insignificant to him. Winning one battle alone rewarded him with a million points, making the prices seem trivial. Without a second thought, he purchased all three items and transferred them to his storage ring.

He didn't stop there. He continued browsing the exchange, scanning through other intriguing options. The array of available equipment—armguards, shoulder pads, and other pieces—caught his attention briefly. But what truly piqued his interest were the accessories.

Among the most notable accessories were:

Name: Blood Ruby Ape Earring

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Grade: Rare

Effects: +3 Force Attribute

Name: Steelscale Salamander Bracer

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Grade: Rare

Effects: +3 Basic Defense

Name: Iridescent Cobra Ring

Cost: 10,000 Tower Points

Grade: Rare

Effects: Significantly increases poison resistance.

Without a second thought, he purchased all the items and equipped them immediately. He instantly sensed a notable increase in his strength.

The Blood Ruby Ape Earring alone boosted his Force Attribute by 3 points. Considering his current Force Attribute of 7.6 points, the earring raised it to 10.6 points—essentially tripling the average human's strength.

Although the effects of the Steelscale Salamander Bracer were not immediately visible, he knew that combined with his newly learned skill, Sterling Silver Body, his durability would see a substantial improvement.

The Iridescent Cobra Ring, on the other hand, bolstered his poison resistance. With the Venomous Ring of Resistance, he speculated that he might eventually achieve complete immunity to all poisons.

He still had 940,000 Tower Points remaining.

A mischievous grin spread beneath his mask as a thought crossed his mind.

"What would the other challengers think if I emptied the tower's exchange?"

Determined to find out, he proceeded to spend his remaining points on skill books. There were around 20 rare-grade skills still available, as well as over 100 common and uncommon skills. He bought every single one.

"I'm rich, hehe…"

As Vincent stood there, admiring the collection of skill books now safely stored in his storage ring, his laughter echoed throughout the space. It wasn't just the joy of acquiring such a vast array of treasures—it was the realization that his actions were causing chaos among the other challengers.

Unbeknownst to him, his actions had already sparked confusion and panic..

"W–What's happening again? Why are the skill books missing?" a voice cried out in disbelief within the tower.

"Oh my god! What's wrong with the tower this time?"

"I need answers! Tower of Combat, you owe us an explanation!" someone else shouted, their frustration mounting as the exchange's inventory dwindled further.

Despite the uproar, the Tower of Combat's archaic voice remained silent, offering no explanations to the bewildered challengers. It was as if the tower itself was unaware—or perhaps indifferent—to the chaos Vincent's actions were causing.

Oblivious to the commotion outside, Vincent continued with his plans.

After a brief pause, he resumed his challenges, his mind set on further solidifying his position.

[Match Found!]

Syche Goud

Tier 1 (5★)

5 Wins — 0 Losses

[Please select your Battle Map.]

This time, Vincent opted for simplicity. He selected the Novice Battle Arena, a straightforward map devoid of complex terrains or environmental hazards. It was a perfect choice for a quick and decisive battle.

As digital lights enveloped him, transporting him to the arena, Vincent's gaze immediately locked onto his opponent. The challenger before him was a Vyrmin—a small, goblin-like creature with green skin, pointed ears, and a pair of gleaming scimitars in its hands.

Despite his diminutive stature, Syche exuded an air of arrogance. His voice dripped with disdain as he shouted, "Surrender! You have no chance against me!"

Vincent, however, remained unfazed. He had no intention of wasting time on idle banter. His mind was already formulating a plan to end the fight swiftly and efficiently.

As Syche stood there, oblivious to the impending doom, Vincent unleashed his Dragon's Might skill.

An oppressive aura surged forth, enveloping the arena and targeting Syche with unrelenting intensity. The Vyrmin froze in place, his eyes widening in terror as the weight of Vincent's aura crashed down upon him.

To Syche, Vincent seemed to grow taller, his figure shrouded in an almost mythical presence. In his mind's eye, he saw the shadow of a massive black dragon looming behind Vincent, its menacing gaze fixed on him.

Syche's legs trembled uncontrollably, and before long, a dark stain appeared on his pants. The realization struck Vincent like a bolt of lightning.

"Did he just… pee himself?" Vincent muttered under his breath, his tone a mix of disbelief and amusement.

He hadn't anticipated this outcome. Sure, Dragon's Might was an impressive skill, combining his Force and Mental attributes to create an oppressive aura capable of shaking an opponent's spirit. But to reduce someone to this state so quickly? That was beyond his expectations.

Releasing the skill, Vincent watched as Syche crumpled to the ground, gasping for air as if he'd been freed from the jaws of death.

"Surrender," Vincent ordered, his voice cold and commanding.

Syche, still haunted by the image of the dragon, could do nothing but comply. His voice trembled as he stammered, "I–I concede."

"Good," Vincent replied, a faint smile forming beneath his Shifting Visage mask.

[Match Found!]

[Victory for challenger Vincent Magnus!]

[You have gained +100 Tower Points!]

Talent Activated!

+1,000,000 Tower Points.

The process repeated itself several more times. Match after match, victory after victory, Vincent continued to amass tower points and spend them in the exchange.

By the time he secured his tenth consecutive win, the entire Tier 1 inventory of the exchange had been emptied.

A new notification appeared before him:

Tier 1 Rankings

100th: Magnus — Tier 1 (5★) 10 Wins — 0 Losses

Vincent nodded in satisfaction as he read the notification. It was a good start, but he wasn't content to stop there.

"Continue," he commanded, eager to climb even higher.

To his surprise, the tower's voice responded with an unexpected announcement.

[Unable to find a match. Current Challengers Count: 1]

Vincent frowned, his mind racing with questions. "Am I the only one left in the tower?" he wondered aloud.

The idea seemed absurd, yet the system's message suggested otherwise.

Meanwhile, outside the Tower of Combat, chaos was unfolding.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Digital lights flashed as Tier 1 challengers began appearing, one by one, exiting the tower in a state of frustration and confusion.

Among them was Valyn, her fox mask hiding the mixture of curiosity and concern on her face. She watched as the challengers gathered, their voices rising in a chorus of complaints.

"What's going on? Why did you all leave the tower?" someone asked, their tone filled with disbelief.

"Why? You want to know why? All the exchange items are gone—that's why!" one of the frustrated challengers shouted, kicking the ground in anger.

"All of them?" another voice echoed, shock evident in their tone.

"Yes, every single one! It's insane! I was saving up for a skill book, and now everything is gone!"

Valyn's brows furrowed as she processed the situation. The idea of the tower's exchange being emptied seemed impossible—until her gaze shifted to the ranking board.

There, prominently displayed among the top 100, was a familiar name: Magnus.

"What? He's already in the top 100?" she murmured, disbelief evident in her voice.