Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener

Above the battlefield, Sterl stood with the goddess Diana in his arms, surrounded by countless gods whose powerful auras filled the air.

Without exception, the gods' gazes toward Sterl were filled with either reverence or fervent worship.

At this point, the two great divine powers, the Orichalcum Kingdom and the Ashen Temple, had been completely suppressed and conquered by Sterl—everything except the power from the Upper Realms had been swept up in his control.

Now, with his military strength expanding drastically, Sterl's forces had grown tremendously. Not counting the legendary cannon fodder, his number of demigod followers had officially surpassed 120,000, reaching 128,000. The number of divine-level followers had also broken through the 600 mark, and although the number of pseudo-High Divine Authorities had remained at 49, his followers at the High Divine Authority level had increased from 8 to 17!

Such a vast power meant that even if Alpha 8—before the merging of the Lower Realm—were completely destroyed, it wouldn't be a problem.

Of course, the difficulty of destroying a world had increased exponentially.

As the merging of the two realms accelerated, the world's barriers would only become stronger. This not only meant the world was becoming increasingly resilient, but also that it would become more difficult to escape from it.

Escaping here didn't just mean leaving Alpha 8, but also venturing into the Endless Void.

The Endless Void was a strange place—it existed on a completely different dimensional plane from Alpha 8. Even if one flew to the highest point of Alpha 8, into the vastness of space, it wouldn't mean they had reached the Endless Void.

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To reach the Endless Void, one had to transcend the dimensional bounds of Alpha 8 and even transcend the Tanscendence world's dimension.

Before the merging of the realms, any god could use their Divine Power to open a passage into the Endless Void. But now, one had to at least possess the power of a High Divine Authority to accomplish this.

However, Sterl had no immediate intention of leaving the Tanscendence world. From what he had witnessed in the Endless Void, Tanscendence was, even in the context of the Myriad Worlds, a massive world. Even a world of such magnitude was vulnerable to the invasions of strange entities. How much more so for other worlds?

And even if he left the Tanscendence world, where would he go?

While his strength had grown considerably, he still didn't possess the power to freely roam the Endless Void. It was far too dangerous, filled with mysterious disasters, and even hidden hunters lurking within it. A careless mistake could lead to instant death.

In comparison, while the Tanscendence world was on the verge of being overrun by a great calamity, it was still the safest and most suitable place for him right now.

Moreover, his family was still here, and the human race on Earth was here as well. Even if he were to leave, he would need to completely absorb all the resources within Tanscendence and thoroughly resolve the mysterious calamity before considering departure.

Shaking his head, he pushed those thoughts aside for now. With the Orichalcum Kingdom and the Ashen Temple already under his control—two of the most powerful divine forces in the entire Alpha 8 world—the rest were nothing more than small fry, easy to sweep aside.

"Kun."

Calling out, Kun immediately appeared before him, bowing respectfully, awaiting Sterl's orders.

"Lead the Legion of Hell and sweep through this world. I want this world to be left with only one voice."

Kun's gaze was calm. "Three days. In three days, I will ensure the task is completed."

The Alpha 8 world wasn't small. Although not as large as the combined 108 layers of Hell, it was far from an ordinary world. If it were, the major divine forces wouldn't be so eager to claim it.

Soon, as the commander of the Legion of Hell, Kun began issuing commands, directing his massive legion to march in all directions simultaneously.

With the resistance of the two divine forces gone, the remaining forces were no match for the flood of power from Hell. No strategy was needed—just a simple surge forward, with those who followed him surviving, and those who opposed perishing.

Watching the Legion of Hell disperse at an astonishing speed, a smile of anticipation spread across Sterl's face.

With his current strength, the limitations of the Tanscendence world were becoming less and less significant. Yet, in truth, he was still considered a mere third-class being.

In the Tanscendence system's evaluation, he had managed to suppress two major divine-level powers and had even gone on to sweep across the entire Alpha 8 world.

Just thinking about it made his anticipation grow. What legendary abilities would he awaken after completing the final puzzle?

Meanwhile, as Sterl felt the softness and warmth in his arms, a wave of lust began to stir within him.

Although it hadn't been long since entering Hell, he had been continuously engaged in high-intensity battles, his nerves always taut. Now, after returning with such overwhelming force, it was finally time to enjoy the spoils.

"S... Sterl, you..." Diana felt Sterl's unrestrained desire and couldn't help but swallow nervously.

For her, everything that had happened today was almost surreal. She couldn't have dreamed of such a bizarre scene, and as a deity, she rarely even dreamed at all.

Thankfully, the acceptance capacity of gods was still very strong. Although the previous Hades had been a fake, Diana's affection wasn't for the name Hades itself, but for the person who embodied it.

The thought of what Sterl was going to do to her stirred a mix of nervousness, anticipation, and a touch of aftertaste in her heart.

In the next moment, Sterl pulled her close, directly activating his Space Law. With a startled gasp, they both appeared within the royal city of the Orichalcum Kingdom.

The once mighty royal city now seemed somewhat damaged, bearing the marks of brutal battles. The city walls, covered with Divine Mark sealing spells, were riddled with countless cracks.

However, these signs of destruction were rapidly healing at a visible speed.

As the worlds continued to merge, the pressure diminished, and the royal city's power gradually began to reveal itself. The entire royal city was like a formidable Divine Power-level being—an existence that even the greatest deities in mythology would have created. It was not something easily destroyed.

Sterl stood in the sky above the royal city. His former identity as Hades had not been erased or blocked, so he could freely walk through the city without being suppressed by its protections.

But before he indulged himself, there was something else he needed to do—he needed to verify his own strength and determine if he truly had the power to contend against formidable Divine Power.

This was crucial. It directly affected his future survival.

While probing into the memories of God of Ice and Frost and God of Speed, he had touched upon a mysterious and powerful taboo. He was certain that he had been discovered. Moreover, his actions—particularly taking down both the Orichalcum Kingdom and the Ashen Temple—were bound to incite revenge.

From the information gleaned from the followers of both factions, it was clear that the great deities had not shown themselves in a very long time. They had likely retreated into the Endless Void, wandering through The Myriad Worlds in search of further opportunities.

And once the upper divinity authorities no longer posed a threat to him, the next ones to descend would surely be powerful Divine Power-level deities.

For beings of this tier, Sterl had almost no intel. The only scraps of information he had were from the followers, who provided nothing more than vague glimpses.

Earlier on the battlefield, the powerful Divine Power he had seen was merely a projection, and even then, it was under the suppression of the world's boundaries, so it couldn't be considered a reliable reference.

As for how to verify his own strength, Sterl had already made plans.

"Stay here and wait for me."

Outside the Orichalcum Kingdom's royal city temple, Sterl set Diana down, giving her rear a firm slap.

Looking at the rippling waves and the soft, comfortable sensation in his hand, Sterl couldn't help but laugh heartily, which made Diana give him a playful, reproachful look.

Sterl then took out the key he had obtained earlier in the Orichalcum Kingdom. Holding this key granted him a great deal of authority within the royal city, including access to private spaces, the temple, and even the royal vault. He could also use this power to summon a group of powerful armies.

However, now that all the beings in the Orichalcum Kingdom had become his subordinates, this key was of little use.

He activated the key, and with a wave of his hand, the shield array beside the temple began to slowly open. Without hesitation, Sterl walked toward an unremarkable mountain wall.

Just like when he had entered the royal vault earlier, his body effortlessly passed through the mountain wall, directly entering the royal vault.

As before, the royal vault inside was just as awe-inspiring—a massive, towering space that stretched for over a thousand meters, like the treasure hoard of a giant. Inside, countless rare treasures were displayed, but all of them were sealed and could not be inspected for their details or properties.

[You have entered a hidden map: Orichalcum Royal Vault]

[Contribution Store has been unlocked]

[You can exchange items based on your contribution points...]

The Contribution Store slowly opened in front of Sterl, and a smile appeared on his face. He hadn't expected that it would be available to him now.

However, before he could revel in his luck, several urgent warning sounds suddenly rang out.

[Ding… Unknown interference detected. Your reputation in Orichalcum Kingdom has been reset to zero. Contribution points have been reset to zero!]

[Ding! You have been placed in the enemy faction of Orichalcum Kingdom!!]

[Please leave the royal vault immediately! Otherwise, you will be subject to the royal city's suppression!!]

The contribution store, which had only been half-open, abruptly shut down. At the same time, several blood-red warnings appeared before Sterl, looking menacing and dangerous.

Seeing this, Sterl wasn't surprised. In fact, he had expected it. After all, he had killed the Orichalcum Kingdom's upper divinity authority. It would have been stranger if the contribution store hadn't closed.