Chapter 96: Asia’s Transformation
No one spoke. Everyone waited anxiously, their eyes fixed on the radiant cocoon. Several minutes later, the golden light gradually began to fade as Asia’s figure settled on platform.
...
As the golden radiance completely faded, Asia’s figure gradually became visible once again.
The instant the light disappeared, a terrifying wave of icy energy erupted from her body, sweeping across the entire chamber.
Even Theodore and Nova, both of whom possessed Ice Affinity, felt a chill run through their bodies.
Although Nova’s powerful physique allowed him to withstand it with, the same couldn’t be said for Rieka and Rodrick.
Lacking any Ice Affinity, they were forced to endure the bone-piercing cold, their bodies instinctively trembling as frost began to spread across the floor beneath their feet in entire chamber.
But the overwhelming cold wasn’t the only thing that shocked them.
Asia’s appearance had undergone a striking transformation. Though she still resembled the girl they knew, her beauty had deepened into something almost otherworldly.
Her already exquisite face had become even more breathtaking — so ethereally perfect that even few goddesses would envy her. An icy, cold expression now graced her features, only adding to her enchanting allure and making her look both distant and irresistibly magnetic.
She had grown taller, rising from 177–178 cm to a graceful 180 cm. Her breasts had swelled fuller and rounder, now matching Rieka’s generous size, while her hips and waist had sharpened into even more seductive, pronounced curves. Every line of her body radiated a mature, hypnotic femininity that was impossible to ignore.
In the end, Aisa’s beauty had completely transcended the mortal realm. She now stood among the greatest beauties in the world — a vision of perfection that could make hearts stop with a single glance.
Nova was completely caught off guard by Asia’s appearance.
He had never imagined that consuming the blood essence of a Divine being would not only awaken her bloodline but also bestow upon her such Divine beauty as well.
Just then, Liya’s voice echoed in his mind.
{Check her status. You’ll be even more surprised.}
Hearing the excitement in her voice, Nova grew curious. Without wasting another second, he activated his appraisal skill and examined Asia’s profile.
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Name: Asia Frost
Race: Human
Rank: S
Level: 510
Realm: Grandmaster
Affinity: Ice
Bloodline: Divine Ice Phoenix Bloodline
Physique: Absolute Yin Physique
Stats:
Strength: 727
Agility: 732
Endurance: 725
Intelligence: 800
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Damn...
She reached the Grandmaster Realm in a single leap! And not only that... she also awakened a physique. Judging by its name, it definitely isn’t an ordinary one.
Nova could hardly believe what he was seeing.
Liya chuckled.
{Well, of course. It’s a Divine-grade Physique. The Blood Essence contained an unimaginable amount of energy, enough to raise her all the way to the Grandmaster Realm in a single awakening.}
Nova quickly asked another question.
"Did she also gain any new skills or abilities?"
Liya smiled mysteriously.
{Why don’t you ask her yourself?}
{It’ll be much better if she tells you about all the changes she’s experienced firsthand.}
As everyone stood there staring at her in stunned silence, Asia’s gaze slowly fell upon the person standing closest to her.
Nova...a beautiful smile blossomed across her face, making her already beautiful appearance seem even more enchanting.
"Are you alright, honey?" Nova asked with concern. Only moments ago, she had been screaming in agony, yet now she stood there smiling as though nothing had happened.
Theodore was the first to recover from his shock.
He hurried to his daughter’s side and held her shoulders anxiously.
"Are you alright, my daughter?"
Although Asia was unconsciously releasing an intense wave of icy energy, Theodore paid no attention to it. By now, the entire floor around her had been covered in a thick layer of Ice.
Only then did he notice the aura she was giving off. Rieka and Rodrick sensed it at the same time. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
"Y-You’re... in the Grandmaster Realm!" Theodore exclaimed in shock.
Asia smiled and was about to answer when Nova gently interrupted her.
"Honey, can you try controlling the icy aura you’re releasing? Your father and I can endure it because we both possess Ice Affinity, but Rieka and Rodrick are having a much harder time."
It was exactly as Nova had said.
Neither Rieka nor Rodrick possessed an Ice Affinity, and the bone-chilling cold spreading from Asia’s body was becoming increasingly difficult for them to withstand.
What they didn’t know was that this wasn’t merely the result of her breakthrough.
A Divine Blood Essence was far more than a source of immense power. Those who successfully absorbed it inherited a portion of the Divine being’s abilities as well.
Not only had Asia awakened the Divine Ice Phoenix Bloodline, but she had also obtained the Absolute Yin Physique, causing her Ice energy to become vastly purer and more powerful than before.
Asia finally noticed her surroundings.
Her eyes fell on Rieka and Rodrick, who were doing their best to endure the freezing cold.
A guilty expression immediately appeared on her face. "Oh... I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was releasing my aura. I’ll control it now."
The moment she finished speaking, the bone-chilling cold vanished.
The frost spreading across the room stopped expanding, and the temperature quickly returned to normal.
Rieka smiled in relief before walking over to stand beside Nova. "How do you feel?" she asked warmly. "Do you notice any changes?"
Asia nodded. "I feel... amazing."
She looked down at her hands, slowly clenching and unclenching her fists as she felt the immense power flowing through her body.
"It’s as if I’ve become several times stronger than before."
She paused before continuing.
"I also awakened a few new skills. They’re all incredibly powerful."
A helpless smile appeared on her face.
"Unfortunately, I can only use the basic ones for now. My strongest abilities are still sealed and won’t unlock until I reach a much higher level."
Nova smiled warmly at Asia.
"Why don’t you get some rest now? It’s already tomorrow, and today is an important day. You should be in your best condition."
Theodore nodded in agreement. "Nova is right. You should get some rest, my daughter." Asia smiled and nodded.
"Alright. I’ll see all of you in the morning."
With that, she quietly left the chamber.
No one brought up the painful awakening or the agonizing screams she had endured. It was an experience none of them wished for her to relive.
Seeing that she was now safe, smiling, and talking normally was more than enough to put everyone’s hearts at ease.
Before leaving, Theodore turned to Nova and Rieka.
"You two should stay here tonight."
Both of them nodded.
Over the past three years, Theodore had already arranged private rooms for Nova and Rieka in the mansion.
Whenever they stayed at the Duke’s estate, those rooms had always been reserved exclusively for them.
Nova returned to his room, only to find Rieka following closely behind him. She clearly wanted to sleep with him tonight, and he had no complaints at all.
He was already in his usual comfortable clothes, but Rieka slipped into a sheer purple nightgown that clung deliciously to her mature curves.
She climbed onto the bed and snuggled deep into his arms, her soft legs wrapping around his body , her fluffy tail swayed in relaxation as she pressed herself against him.
Nova immediately understood what was weighing on her heart. He gently stroked her back and whispered,
"You don’t have to be sad, sweetheart. I’ll find a way to help you awaken your bloodline soon. I’m sure it’ll make you much stronger."
"...I’m not jealous," she murmured, glancing up at him with a sad expression. "It’s just... Aisa has already reached Grandmaster rank, and I’m still so far behind. I won’t be much help to you like this..."
Nova shook his head softly. He slid his hands down to her plump, soft ass and lifted her higher, pulling her body flush against his.
Then he kissed her passionately. Rieka melted into the kiss, her tongue eagerly meeting his in a heated, lingering battle that left them both breathless.
After a few minutes, he pulled back just enough to look into her eyes and said firmly,
"You will never be useless to me. Your value isn’t measured by how much you can help me in anything....Your worth is simply in existing and staying by my side."
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