Genius Noble With System
Chapter 183: Peak of third rank

Chapter 183: Peak of third rank

"Alyona... The Alyona." Aaron’s voice was barely a whisper, filled with a mixture of nostalgia and unresolved emotions. "She’s here? After all these years?" His gaze was distant as if he were trying to piece together fragments of a past he had long buried.

Apollo nodded, noting the emotional turmoil that crossed his master’s face. "Yes. I met her during the trials. She’s staying in a nearby mountain place. I thought you might want to know."

Master Aaron took a moment to collect himself, his expression shifting from surprise to one of deep contemplation. "Thank you for telling me, Apollo. I—" He paused, struggling to find the right words.

Seeing this Apollo seemed a little surprised, as it seems more than just a little crush; she seems to have quite a weight in his master’s mind.

The silence that followed was heavy with unspoken emotions. Master Aaron seemed to be wrestling with his thoughts, clearly affected by the unexpected news.

Finally, he looked up, his gaze resolute. "I suppose it’s time I faced some things from my past," he seems to have made up his mind. "Okay, tell me the place I will meet her."

"Thanks."

"It’s a disciple’s job—nothing to be thanked for," Apollo replied, his tone light yet respectful.

They then talked about their experience and shared their knowledge. Master Aaron’s tasks were easier as he had completed four tasks, but thankfully he didn’t face many problems except once where he seems to have faced a saint rank enemy; thankfully he was able to hold on and survive.

He also seems to have made a breakthrough during the task and also went to the temple of laws, becoming even stronger during this week.

Hearing this, Apollo couldn’t help but curse his luck. He wondered if this was the so-called "shitty protagonist effect," where every bit of trouble seemed to find its way to him. It felt as though fate was playing games, constantly throwing him into perilous situations.

His luck had been terrible—he had completed only three tasks, yet two of them had been far more dangerous than expected, filled with unexpected threats and mysteries that went beyond the ordinary.

As they talked, Master Aaron listened intently, his expression shifting from curiosity to concern. Even though Apollo didn’t reveal all the details of his experiences, the fragments he did share were enough to convey the gravity of the dangers he had faced.

After talking for an hour, he left, leaving his master alone, as it was entirely the master’s personal matter whether to meet her or not.

Apollo and the Pussy King returned to his place, seeking rest and reflection. The secrets he met during this task weighed heavily on him, demanding careful consideration of what was really happening.

Apollo sighed; there was more going on in Sky City than just the trials, and he had a sinking feeling that he was getting pulled deeper into something far more dangerous than anyone realized.

For now, though, he needed rest. The path ahead was long, and there would be plenty of time to unravel the mysteries and face the trials that awaited him.

The next day he first went to try to experience the usefulness of the new reward he received, the three days of practising time in the ’Energy Core Room’. He hadn’t tried this and didn’t know its effect or how it compares to other facilities.

Apollo and Pussy King both went to try, as it seems the cat also wanted to try. This time, finding their destination didn’t take long. After more than a week in Sky City, most places were now well-known to countless trialists, and general information had spread quickly. At least they weren’t wandering blindly anymore.

They moved through the bustling streets filled with trialists of varying ranks and abilities, and with some careful inquiries, he asked a few trialists along the way and soon located the place he was looking for. Apollo couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation building as they approached, wondering what awaited them next.

The Pussy King, sitting on Apollo’s shoulder, looked around with interest, as it seemed to be also looking forward to entering the Energy Core Room.

The building stood tall and imposing, and its architecture was different from the others—sharp lines and metallic surfaces- as if it were built with energy itself in mind. There was a certain hum in the air around the structure; a subtle vibration let them feel the power concentrated within.

"Well, here we are," Apollo muttered as he stood at the entrance, gazing up at the building. He couldn’t help but feel a slight rush of excitement. The various buildings and their abilities didn’t have disappointed him.

The entrance was manned by two guards, each radiating a calm but powerful presence. After presenting his reward token, they simply nodded and opened the way for him.

Apollo stepped forward, entering the facility. Inside, the atmosphere changed immediately. A potent surge of energy pulsed through the air, making the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. The room ahead was vast, filled with strange crystalline structures glowing with deep blue and purple hues, pulsating like living hearts.

"This place is... intense," Apollo muttered as he took it all in. He felt a hunger from within his body and spirit.

Pussy King purred from his shoulder. "I can feel it too. The energy here is thick and potent. Perfect for me to nap in."

Apollo gave the cat a sidelong glance. "Nap?

But he wasn’t surprised; it takes naps most of the time, and it will become strong after that, so he was not that surprised except for feeling a bit sour, which eased this cat become stronger.

Apollo turned his attention to the room’s centre, where a large, core-like object floated above a platform. The energy it emitted felt different as if it resonated with the very essence of vitality and power itself. Few trialists who also entered were drawn to it, and Apollo was no different.

The energy in the room was already affecting him. His breathing deepened, his heart rate slowed, and he could feel the natural flow of energy in his body responding to the environment.

Without wasting more time, Apollo moved closer to the core, finding a place to sit and begin his training. As this place wasn’t empty, there were fifty or sixty people who had bought precious practice time with sky points. Pussy King, as expected, curled up beside him, already preparing for its so-called "training nap."

He didn’t bother anyone and settled into his meditative stance; he immediately noticed the change. The Energy Core Room lived up to its name—it amplified his ability to sense and manipulate energy, making the normally arduous process of channelling prana and spiritual power much smoother.

But this was just the beginning; the energy seems endless as there seems to be a cycle of it. The energy itself wasn’t ordinary energy; it seemed to be rare star essence energy, one of the purest forms of energy in the universe.

Apollo felt the surge of energy fill his body, purifying and strengthening every cell, every muscle fibre, and even the depths of his soul. Knowing that it was a great chance, he didn’t hold back and started to absorb the star’s energy as quickly as possible.

As he absorbed the energy, Apollo marvelled at its boundless nature. It wasn’t just filling him—it was refining him, purging impurities from his body, mind, and spirit.

Even though the speed at which he absorbed the energy was many times faster than most saints, it still didn’t create any disturbance in the room; it was still calm, showing the extraordinariness of this place.

Both Apollo and the sleeping Pussy King were swallowing the start energy at a terrifying rate and forgot about time or anything else.

Apollo’s aura started to become stronger as he was just in the early stages of the third rank in the warrior path and image path.

His physique and life force were increasing rapidly and quickly reached the peak of the early third rank, but it didn’t stop and continued to increase with time. Apollo’s muscles became denser, his bones more resilient, and his spiritual foundation solidified with newfound strength. Yet, even at this peak, the flow of star essence did not stop—it continued to nourish and refine him, as if eager to see just how far he could ascend.

Time became a blur. Minutes stretched into hours, but Apollo paid no attention. His focus was absolute, his body acting as a conduit for the universe’s purest energy. He could feel the boundaries of the mid-stage of third rank approaching, yet it seemed like nothing more than a stepping stone as he effortlessly broke that barrier.

And still, the energy kept coming, ceaseless and infinite.

That’s not it; his mage path cultivation was also increasing at the same time as he was creating new runes, increasing his spiritual power.

Both of his cultivation paths were increasing without showing any intention of stopping, and his aura continued to increase from third rank to middle rank to late-stage third rank.

Time seemed to pass by, and without noticing, almost three days passed, and finally, Apollo burst with a peak third-rank aura. Becoming not only a peak third-rank warrior but also a peak third-rank mage with sixteen runes.

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