Steven lay resting in the hospital bed, his body slowly healing from his recent ordeal while his Super Growth System underwent a complete upgrade. During this time, he received daily visits from his family, Veronica, and even his younger sister, who was temporarily allowed leave from the prestigious Virelion Boarding School to see him.
The system update took an entire day to complete. When it finally did, Steven was greeted by a familiar mechanical chime.
[Ding! System Upgrade Complete.]
A new interface opened before him.
[SUPER GROWTH SYSTEM]
Host: Steven Blake (Human)
System Level: 3
Stats:
Strength: 50
Agility: 50
Stamina: 50
Intelligence: 75
Charisma: 70
Luck: 170
Cultivation: Cultivator
Mana: 1000
Force: 1000
Genesis Progression: 0%
Steven vision immediately focused on two things, first the new attribut called second was a translucent purple screen with prompt:
Then came another prompt.
[Congratulations. You have officially entered the Cultivator Stage. Your path of true evolution has begun. To advance further, raise Genesis Progression to 100% and initiate Genesis Evolution, transforming from a human to a superhuman.]
As if that wasn't enough, an achievement notification flashed.
[Achievement Unlocked! Claim Reward Package? (Yes/No)]
"Open it," Steven muttered.
[Ding! You have received:— Genesis System (Modified)— Bracelet of Hermes— Weapon: Blackfang Dagger]
Steven's jaw dropped. "Three items?"
[Genesis System (Modified)]
A powerful upgrade granting access to the mythical realm known as God's Sanctuary—home to ancient Genesis Beasts. The system tracks Genesis Progression, manages Beast Souls and Genesis Rings, and includes an integrated inventory to store beast materials, meat, and spoils from your hunts.
[Do you want to retrieve it? (Yes/No)]
"Yes."
The moment he confirmed, a torrent of knowledge rushed into his mind. He clutched his head as wave after wave of information revealed the secrets of God's Sanctuary—a primordial realm crafted by an ancient deity, teeming with creatures known as Genesis Beasts.
These beasts were not just wild animals. Their flesh granted Geno Points, which directly influenced one's Genesis Progression.
These creatures were categorized into four tiers: Ordinary Beasts, Primitive Beasts, Mutant Beasts, and Sacred-Blood Beasts.
Rumors even spoke of a higher tier: Super God Beasts—beings whose very flesh could grant God Geno Points, pushing one beyond known limits.
Achieving 100 Geno Points in any tier allowed human to evolve and transcend to stage of Superhuman. It also opens the path into the next stage of cultivation: the Origin Sea Realm. However, experienced cultivators warned that gathering diverse Geno Points across all categories created a more powerful and stable foundation.
The system detailed further mechanics. Genesis Rings, rare drops from Genesis Beasts, attached to key body parts: arms, legs, torso, spine, skull—each granting unique powers. The drop rate for the Genesis Ring is said to be 0.01%. The rings were color-coded by beast tier:
White: Ordinary
Yellow: Primitive
Purple: Mutant
Red: Sacred-Blood
Black: Super God
Even rarer were non-standard rings linked to organs like the heart, brain, or eyes—capable of extraordinary enhancements.
Unlike rings, Beast Souls were soul-bound equipment-like constructs harvested from beasts—armor, weapons, or enhancements—and could be stockpiled.
Steven blinked in awe. The Genesis system literally challenged his world view.
Steven turned his attention to the second item he received— Bracelet of Hermes.
[Bracelet of Hermes: A unique bracelet which belonged to Hermes. Crafted from 12 beads made of an unidentified, enigmatic metal. Each bead contains a pocket dimension with a storage capacity of approximately 8,000 cubic meters. Additionally, each bead can store the coordinates of a location from across the vast cosmic realms. With a mere thought, the host can open a portal to the stored location from anywhere.]
[Do you want to retrieve it? (Yes/No)]
"Yes." Steven wasn't going to give such a good artefact away. It was just like the holy Goddess Charm. It could act as storage equipment and also has the portal creation ability to go from one place to another.
[Bracelet of Hermes bonded. It is soul-bound and cannot be stolen or lost.]
The third item was an extremely sharp black dagger.
[Blackfang Dagger: Made from the teeth of a Fenrir, it is an extremely handy handy weapon for hunting and combat.]
Steven was astonished as he examined the Bracelet of Hermes and the Genesis System, two intriguing items that had captured his attention. His curiosity led him to test the bracelet first. He registered his bedroom as the initial location, then moved downstairs to the guest room to assess its teleportation capabilities. A bluish-white portal materialized before him, and with excitement bubbling inside, Steven stepped through it. In an instant, he found himself back in his bedroom.
Next, Steven explored the bracelet's storage functionality. Using the Super Growth System shop, he purchased several advanced weapons and stored them within the bracelet, alongside his trusty Blackfang Dagger. His acquisitions included a pair of plasma blasters, a highly intense Photon Sniper, and a Thunderblade, all of which cost him approximately 1,000 system points.
Shifting his focus to the Genesis System, Steven noticed a prompt that read: "Go to God's Sanctuary." Without hesitation, he clicked on it, and—WHOOSH!—he vanished from his bedroom.
Steven reappeared in an unfamiliar location, surrounded by a dense forest. A small stream meandered through the area, and the vibrant bioluminescent flora glowed in shades of blue, green, and purple. Some plants emitted a constant glow, while others responded to touch or movement, creating an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of an alien planet straight out of a movie like "Avatar".
"Chrrrk-zzzrrr… chirrrk-chkk... tikk-tikk." A peculiar sound caught Steven's attention. Turning toward the noise, he spotted dozens of massive black beetles gathered near the riverbank. Unlike Earth beetles, these were enormous, resembling hemispherical shapes.
[Black Armored Beetle: Ordinary Creature. The weakest creature in God's Sanctuary. Known for their durable body armor, but are completely defenceless and vulnerable if flipped upside down.]
This was the first feature of the upgraded Genesis System: it provided an encyclopedia-like description of any Genesis beast he encountered.
Steven observed a lone beetle and cautiously approached it. The beetle reacted swiftly, pouncing on him and sinking its scythe-like mandibles into his leg. Pain shot through Steven as the creature tore into his flesh. Summoning all his strength, enhanced by the 50 points he'd allocated, Steven swatted the beetle away. It flew several feet and landed upside down, exposing its vulnerable underside, though it had already inflicted a significant wound.
"If this is the weakest beast here, what must the strongest be like?" Steven wondered grimly as he limped toward the beetle and drove his Blackfang Dagger into it.
[You killed a Black Armored Beetle. You can choose from the possible items for your loot. Consume the flesh to gain between 0-5 ordinary geno points.]
The second feature of the Genesis System became apparent: unlike others who received random loot—or often none at all—Steven had the ability to choose his rewards. Surveying the options, he saw Beast Soul, Beast Ring, Mandibles, Beetle Eye, and Beetle Shell. Unsure of their uses, he decided to select the Beast Soul.
[Ding! You obtained the Beast Soul of a Black Armored Beetle. It is stored in your Beast Soul Inventory and can be accessed with just a thought. You may also transfer the Beast Soul to any individual possessing a Genesis System.] The dark green Genesis System screen popped in front of him with a prompt as the voice sounded in his mind.
Steven's mind raced. "Wait, there are other people with Genesis Systems?"
[Yes. The Genesis System is a basic system designed by the God's Sanctuary Moderator. Every individual in God's Sanctuary possesses a Genesis System.] It was the Super Growth System sounding this time.
The system's response intrigued him further. "So, there are other people here?"
[Correct. Humans from across the cosmos reside in God's Sanctuary. Registered planets have the option to purchase Genesis Systems.]
Steven's curiosity grew as he began to comprehend the vastness of God's Sanctuary and the enigmatic secrets it held.
"Is Earth a registered planet?" Steven asked, intrigued.
[No, Earth is not a discovered planet. You could register it for 1,000 Cosmic Credits.]
"What are Cosmic Credits?"
[Cosmic Credits are the universal currency used across the universe. They can be spent in the Cosmic Marketplace or exchanged for the standard currency of any registered planet. Access to the Cosmic Marketplace is available through the Cosmic Trading System.]
"So, the Cosmic Trading System is widely available?"
[Yes, it is developed and distributed by the Cosmic Merchant Trade Association. Anyone from a registered planet can apply for a Cosmic Trading System.]
"If Earth isn't registered, then what is my registered planet?"
[Your registered planet is Lumivara Terra Prime. It is your birth planet.]
"My birth planet? But I was born on Earth."
[No, host, you were born on Lumivara Terra Prime and then brought to Earth at a very young age. Further details are not available, but the truth lies with your parents.]— Super Growth System.
[Your identity was already registered in Cosmos Registered Records, and that's how we were able to provide you with the Genesis System and Cosmic Trading System.]— Super Growth System.
"Ok, leave it for later. Let me check the beast soul I got. Steven quickly retrieved the beast soul.
[Ordinary Black Armored Beetle— Beast Soul (Body Armor). Retrieve? (Yes/No)]— Genesis System.
"Retrieve."
A black beetle shadow emerged from Steven's chest, transforming into a sleek, metallic liquid that spread rapidly across his body. Within moments, he was fully enveloped, the shimmering substance even covering his hair.
The liquid solidified, forming a streamlined black armor that encased him completely. Its design was a stunning blend of Gothic Medieval aesthetics—both intimidating and breathtaking in equal measure.
Steven marveled at the transformation. The armor felt weightless, as though he wore nothing at all. Testing its resilience, he struck it with his Blackfang dagger. The blade left only a faint white scar on the surface, proving the armor's impressive durability and reliability in combat.
"If an ordinary beast soul can produce something this extraordinary, what kind of power would a sacred or mythical super god beast soul hold? Could it even withstand the impact of a nuclear explosion?" Steven pondered aloud, his curiosity ignited.
Steven quickly used the Bracelet of Hermes to go back to his room.