Genesis Maker: The Indian Marvel (Rewrite)-Chapter 73: : Shadows of Power, Glimmers of Tomorrow

/ System Update – Version 2.0 /

New Features:

1. Enhanced Dungeon Creation

- Dungeon portals now require 0 Meta Points (MP) to open.

- New function: Create Sub-Dimensional Personal Space. A customizable dimension with adjustable size, environment, and properties. Cost: Variable MP based on specifications.

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2. System Space

- A personal inventory dimension for storing items, artifacts, and resources.

- Accessible instantly, regardless of location. Capacity: Scales with user's Power Level.

3. System Store

- Access to items, skills, abilities, and knowledge from across the Omniverse.

- Items can be purchased or created using MP. Categories include: Weapons, Armor, Skills, Abilities, Techniques, and Exotic Resources.

Additional Notes:

- System stability improved.

- User interface optimized for intuitive access.

- Further updates pending based on Host's progress.

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Aryan stared at the panel, his breath catching. The words were simple, but their meaning was profound. He leaned back, hands resting on his knees, letting the implications sink in.

No Meta Points for dungeon portals. That changed everything. The Dungeon World had been his proving ground, a place to sharpen his skills and earn MP, but it had always demanded a cost. Now, he could enter those realms freely, as easily as stepping through a door. Training, exploration, growth—it was all within reach, unbound by limits.

The Sub-Dimensional Personal Space intrigued him most. A space of his own, shaped by his will—a sanctuary, a workshop, a haven. He pictured a quiet grove for reflection, a forge for crafting, or a library to hold the knowledge he'd gather. The thought sparked a warmth in him, a flicker of excitement he hadn't felt in days.

System Space was practical, a feature he'd glimpsed before. When he was crowned Samrat of Bharat, the system had granted temporary access to a similar space for storing the Emperor's Palace blueprint. Back then, it had specified that permanent access required either Advanced Space-Time Manipulation or a Tier-5 Power Level. Now, having reached Tier-5, he had it permanently. He queried the system for details and learned that System Space offered instant access to non-living items with a single thought, surpassing the shadow space he'd been using. He decided to transfer his weapons, relics, and tools from the shadow space later, appreciating the seamless convenience.

The System Store, though, was something else entirely. The Omniverse. The word alone quickened his pulse. Skills, abilities, and knowledge from worlds beyond his own, from realities he couldn't yet grasp. He imagined ancient techniques, futuristic devices, powers that defied logic. He'd planned to create new skills after the update, inspired by the anime and games of his past life, but the Store offered more—options beyond his imagination. The thought was exhilarating, yet humbling.

He stood, pacing to the window. The night air was cool, grounding him as his mind raced. This update wasn't just an improvement—it was a shift, a sign that his journey was entering a new phase. He felt it, the same way he'd sensed the change in himself after the Lich's lair. Something greater loomed ahead.

"Show me the Sub-Dimensional Space," he said, voice steady but curious.

| Accessing Feature: Sub-Dimensional Personal Space. Please specify parameters. |

A new panel appeared, interactive, with options for size, environment, and function. Aryan scanned it, his mind sketching possibilities. He didn't want anything grand tonight—just a place to test, to understand.

"Small," he said. "Ten meters by ten. Simple. A grassy clearing, one tree, a bench. No walls. Open sky."

| Processing... Cost: 100 MP. Confirm? |

He nodded. "Confirm."

A soft hum filled the room, and a faint ripple formed in the air, like heat rising from stone. A portal, smaller than the dungeon ones, glowed with a gentle silver light. Aryan stepped toward it, pausing briefly before crossing through.

The world shifted.

He stood in a quiet clearing, exactly as he'd envisioned. Soft grass cushioned his feet, a single sturdy tree cast delicate shadows, and a wooden bench sat nearby. Above, a starry sky stretched endlessly—not Delhi's sky, but something clearer, untouched. The air carried the scent of earth and leaves, crisp and alive.

Aryan exhaled, a quiet laugh escaping him. It was real. His. A place no one could reach unless he allowed it. He walked to the bench and sat, leaning back to gaze at the stars. For the first time in days, he felt still—not weary, but clear.

He'd grown alongside the system in this second life, each power and ability a step forward. Yet he knew every gift came with responsibility. The Store, the Space, the dungeons—they were tools, not the goal. The goal was Bharat, its people, its future.

"System," he said, voice soft in the quiet. "What's the purpose of all this? The updates, the power... where is it leading?"

The system's response was gentle, almost thoughtful.

| The system exists to guide the Host toward potential. The path is yours to shape. Updates reflect your growth, preparing you for challenges and choices ahead. |

Aryan nodded, eyes still on the stars. It wasn't a precise answer, but it was enough. The system wasn't here to control him—it was a partner, reflecting his will. Whatever lay ahead, he'd face it as himself.

He stood, brushing his hands together. "Close the space. Save it."

The portal reappeared, and he stepped back into his room. The clearing vanished, but he could sense it, tucked away in the system, waiting. The panel faded, leaving only moonlight and silence.

Aryan stood in the quiet of his room, the moonlight still pooling softly on the floor. The Sub-Dimensional Space was gone, but its calm lingered in him, steadying his thoughts. He glanced at the system panel, still faintly glowing, and whispered, "Show my Meta Points."

The panel shifted, displaying a single line:

| Current MP: 5000 |

The number felt solid, a resource earned through battles and choices. He nodded, his mind turning to the System Store. He'd maxed out Energy Sense and Perfect Energy Control long ago, their limits clear to him now. At Advanced proficiency, maxed skills needed evolution—either into a stronger version or merged into something new. The Store was his answer.

"Open the System Store," he said, voice low but firm. "Filter for abilities to replace Energy Sense and Perfect Energy Control."

The panel flared, a cascade of options unfolding. Titles and descriptions scrolled past—powers from worlds he'd never seen, each with a cost in MP. His eyes scanned carefully, searching for something that could surpass his current skills, something that felt right.

One entry caught his attention: Energy Dominion. The description was concise but striking: complete mastery over all forms of energy, from the physical to the cosmic, with intuitive control and no loss of precision. It was a natural evolution, merging the awareness of Energy Sense with the finesse of Perfect Energy Control, then pushing beyond.

"Creation cost: 500 MP," he murmured, checking the panel. Affordable. Necessary. He selected it, feeling a quiet certainty. "Create Energy Dominion."

| Processing... Energy Dominion created. Cost: 500 MP. Remaining MP: 4500. Integrating with Host... |

A warm pulse coursed through him, starting at his core and spreading outward. His senses sharpened, the air around him humming with faint traces of energy—heat from the walls, the subtle pulse of electricity in the city, even the distant thrum of life. He flexed his fingers, guiding the energy in the room with a thought, effortless and precise. It was more than control; it was command.

He exhaled, satisfied. But he wasn't done. His spiritual side—strengthened by Void Mind/Soul—called for something more. He'd always admired the raw, disciplined power of abilities from worlds like One Piece and Bleach, their blend of spirit and skill resonating with him. He turned back to the Store.

"Filter for spiritual abilities," he said. "Show me Haki from One Piece or similar powers."

The panel refreshed, listing options with costs and details. He scrolled through, pausing at Haki – Enhanced Triad. This version combined all three types—Observation, Armament, and Conqueror's—stripped of their usual limits. No range restrictions for Observation, no stamina drain for Armament, and Conqueror's Haki amplified to affect even the strongest wills. The cost was steep: 1200 MP.

He weighed It. Half his remaining points, but the potential was unmatched. Haki wasn't just power; it was presence, intuition, will—qualities he needed as both a warrior and a leader. "Create Enhanced Triad Haki," he decided.

| Processing... Enhanced Triad Haki created. Cost: 1200 MP. Remaining MP: 3300. Integrating with Host... |

Another pulse, this one sharper, like a spark igniting in his soul. His awareness expanded, sensing the emotions of guards patrolling Samrat Bhavan, the resolve of a night worker in the city. He felt his own will solidify, a quiet force that could command without words. His body tingled, as if coated in an invisible armor. He smiled faintly. This was right.

One skill remained on his mind: Martial Arts (Kalaripayattu). Maxed out, it had carried him through countless fights, its fluid strikes and precise movements second nature. But he'd hit its ceiling. He needed something to push it further, to match his growing power.

Back to the Store, he filtered for martial skills. A name stood out: Eternal Arms Mastery – Enhanced. Inspired by Lancelot's legendary skill, this version was refined—flawless weapon and hand-to-hand mastery, adaptable to any style, with no mental strain or physical limits. It complemented Kalaripayattu's grace while adding unmatched versatility. Cost: 700 MP.

He didn't hesitate. "Create Eternal Arms Mastery – Enhanced."

| Processing... Eternal Arms Mastery – Enhanced created. Cost: 700 MP. Remaining MP: 2600. Integrating with Host... |

This time, the sensation was like a memory unlocking. His body moved instinctively, a shadow of Kalaripayattu's forms blending with new techniques—swordplay, spearwork, even bare-handed strikes. He could feel every motion perfected, as if he'd trained for centuries. He stepped lightly, testing a stance, and the air seemed to hum with his intent.

Aryan stood in the quiet of his room, the moonlight casting a gentle glow across the floor. The integration of Eternal Arms Mastery – Enhanced still hummed in his muscles, a seamless blend of instinct and skill. His body felt alive, but his mind was already moving to the next step. Two maxed-out skills—Dark Magic and Elemental Manipulation—had reached their limits. Like Kalaripayattu before, they demanded evolution to match his growing power.

He glanced at the system panel, its soft light steady in the dimness. "Show my Meta Points," he said, voice calm but focused.

| Current MP: 2600 |

Enough to work with, but he'd need to choose carefully. He'd learned that maxed Advanced skills required transformation—either into a superior version or merged into something new. The System Store held the key.

"Open the System Store," he said. "Filter for abilities to evolve Dark Magic and Elemental Manipulation. Include mastery of all elements, even special ones."

The panel shifted, a stream of options appearing. Titles and costs scrolled past, each promising power from worlds beyond his own. His eyes scanned patiently, searching for something that could surpass his current skills while aligning with his essence.

One entry stood out: Omni-Elemental Sovereignty. It promised mastery over every element—fire, water, earth, air, lightning, void, and rare ones like light, darkness, and gravity. It wasn't just control but unity, letting him wield elements as extensions of his will, alone or combined, with flawless precision. The cost was 800 MP.

He nodded, feeling the fit. It would elevate Elemental Manipulation beyond its limits, embracing the special elements he'd only touched briefly. "Create Omni-Elemental Sovereignty," he said.

| Processing... Omni-Elemental Sovereignty created. Cost: 800 MP. Remaining MP: 1800. Integrating with Host... |

A surge rushed through him, warm and vibrant. The air around him stirred, carrying traces of fire's heat, water's coolness, and the faint pull of gravity. He raised a hand, and a spark of light danced with a wisp of shadow, effortless and natural. It was more than manipulation—it was creation, balance. He smiled faintly, the power settling like a familiar friend.

Next, Dark Magic. It had been a cornerstone, its shadowy depths fueling his battles. But it needed to grow, to reflect his spiritual strength and Void-touched soul. He turned back to the Store, filtering for abilities that could evolve its essence.

Void Arcana caught his eye. It merged dark magic with void energy, granting control over entropy, illusions, and forbidden spells that bent reality. It was a step beyond, weaving his Void Human nature into his magic. Cost: 600 MP.

He weighed his remaining points—1800. Enough for this and little else. But Void Arcana felt right, a bridge between his past and his potential. "Create Void Arcana," he decided.

| Processing... Void Arcana created. Cost: 600 MP. Remaining MP: 1200. Integrating with Host... |

A cool, heavy sensation settled in his chest, like a shadow unfolding. His mind sharpened, glimpses of spells—illusions that could deceive gods, voids that swallowed light—flashing through him. He tested it, conjuring a faint mist of void energy that twisted the moonlight into strange patterns. It was powerful, but it demanded respect. He'd learn its depths in time.

With only 1200 MP left, he paused. He'd planned to explore Space Manipulation and Time Manipulation, skills to complement his new System Space and the challenges ahead. But the Store's options for those were costly—more than 500 of MP for even basic versions. He had the points but, he let the idea rest, he needed MPs as a precautionary measure for anything unexpected happening in this chaotic universe, and with the system being his trump card. He'd gather more points in the dungeons, while adapting to his new skills and abilities, now that portals were free, and possibly create these skills later. Patience was a lesson he'd learned well.

Aryan let the panel fade, the room falling silent. His body thrummed with new power—Omni-Elemental Sovereignty and Void Arcana joining Eternal Arms Mastery. Each felt like a piece of him, tools to protect Bharat, to lead its people. But they were also a reminder: power was a means, not the end.

He sat on the bed, the moonlight soft on his face. The night felt alive with possibility, but his heart stayed grounded. Tomorrow, he'd test these abilities, perhaps in a dungeon or his new space. For now, he let the quiet wrap around him, his thoughts on the children of Bharat, their dreams, their future.

As sleep tugged at him, a single thought lingered: he was growing, and so was his purpose. Whatever lay ahead, he'd face it with strength and clarity.

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/ Status Panel /

: Aryan Rajvanshi>

: 16>

: Void Human (Variant)>

: Tier-5 (Bottom)>

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• Void Physique

• Void Mind/Soul

• All-Speak>

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• Meta-Creation (System Ability)

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• Eternal Arms Mastery (Enhanced) – Basic-I (New)

• Omni Elemental Sovereignty – Basic-I (New)

• Void Arcane - Basic-I (New)

• Analysis – Advanced-V

• Alchemy – Intermediate-V

• Special Runes – Intermediate-V

• Power Cosmic Manipulation – Basic-V

• Battle Instinct Override – Intermediate-I

• Eternal Flames Manipulation – Intermediate-I >

• Shadow Clone Jutsu