Chapter 49 -49-Time Stream

Chapter 49: Chapter49-Time Stream[God Rank Skill: Time Stream] [Rank in God Rank Skill Compendium: 10th] As Daniel glanced at the plain-looking description, a sharp gasp escaped his lips. Up until now, the God Rank Skills he had mastered were all ranked somewhere in the 90s. Yet even those had been astonishingly powerful—utterly game-breaking. Daniel took a deep breath, calming the storm of emotion in his chest, and focused his attention on the skill’s actual description. [Effect: Temporal Reversal — Upon activation, you can return to a past point in your own timeline. Cooldown: 14 days (Negated by specialization effect). (Limited to timelines after acquiring this skill.)] "...???" Daniel’s mouth twitched. He had guessed, from the name Time Stream, that the skill might relate to time manipulation in some form. But to actually reverse time? To return to the past? That level of power went far beyond what he’d anticipated. And the kicker? Thanks to his Infinite Barrage specialization under Divine Infinite, the cooldown—originally 14 days—was completely nullified. Which meant... He could cast Time Streamwhenever he wanted. Anywhere. Anytime. With no restrictions. "...Doesn’t this mean I’m literally invincible now?" Daniel’s thoughts whirled in disbelief. His mind buzzed so loudly that he felt a faint ringing in his ears. There was simply no adequate way to describe just how utterly broken this skill was. In truth, even if Time Stream had retained its 14-day cooldown, it would already have been a cheat-tier ability—worthy of its God Rank status. A skill that allowed you to undo time? Even once every two weeks would have been revolutionary. But the Divine Infinite specialization casually deleted that limitation. Which meant he could always go back—back to this very moment, if things went south in the future. Daniel could feel his heart pounding with exhilaration. Even if Time Stream didn’t directly increase his battle power right now, the real value lay in what it represented: Limitless possibilities. This skill gave him freedom. It gave him control. It gave him a second chance, at everything. Damn. No wonder it was ranked 10th in the God Rank Skill Compendium. He honestly couldn’t even imagine what kind of overpowered skills would outrank it. Daniel was still lost in thought when another prompt suddenly appeared before him: [Crossbridge Divine Temple has been successfully established. Would you like to begin recruiting Devotees now?] That snapped him out of his reverie instantly. Without a moment’s hesitation, Daniel chose Yes. [Please specify your recruitment conditions.] "SSS-tier talent. No race restrictions!" [Searching for compatible Devotee candidates... Initiating dimensional screening—] ... Luminous Forest – Elven Altar In the depths of the ancient elven domain, Alice stood at the heart of a sacred altar. She had just completed the Ritual of Inheritance—an honored ceremony passed down through generations of elven queens. Although the current Elven Queen was still in her prime, Alice had already been officially named her successor. Following a grand coronation celebration, she had returned quietly to her personal treehouse. For most adventurers, gaining strength required blood, sweat, and countless battles in the underground labyrinths to gather experience and level up. But for Alice, it was different. Thanks to the ancestral memory and blessings passed down through the royal bloodline, she had received an enormous surge of experience during the ritual. Her level had already reached Tier-3. Her goal now was simple: to digest and internalize the massive influx of knowledge and strength bestowed upon her. That was why she had left the public eye right after the ceremony and secluded herself in her sanctuary, beginning a private elven meditation ritual to absorb the remaining fragments of her forebears’ legacy. But then something happened that she had never anticipated. Halfway through the ritual, the magic array beneath her feet began to tremble slightly. The sacred glow shifted in hue, and her chanting stirred the winds around her. In the blink of an eye, the scenery transformed. When Alice next opened her eyes, she found herself no longer in her treehouse. She was standing in a vast, mist-shrouded realm. A colossal palace loomed ahead of her—magnificent and imposing, unlike anything from the elven world. Then, a voice descended from the heavens: "Alice, welcome." The words rumbled across space like divine thunder. Daniel sat upon a grand throne at the center of the hall, his figure cloaked in radiance as he gazed down at the slender elven girl before him. From the moment she appeared, Daniel had already seen her status panel. [Name: Alice Yekarinka] [Level: 30] [Race: Elf] [Talent: God Shooter (SSS-tier)] [Talent Specializations: Stellar Volley, Starlight Infusion, Transcendent Stealth] [Skills: Stellar Arrows, Stellar Flash] ... The instant Alice heard that voice—a divine summons—her body began to tremble uncontrollably. That overwhelming, supreme presence made her feel utterly insignificant. Powerless. Exposed. Sёarᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She instinctively turned toward the throne, but all she could see was a swirl of divine mist. Though she couldn’t make out the deity’s true form, an invisible aura pressed against her soul—a terrifying, unshakable pressure. What... was going on? She had just been praying—communing with the Elven Goddess as she had countless times before. Yet instead of receiving her goddess’s blessing, she had been transported here... into an unfamiliar divine realm. A single conclusion formed in her mind: She had accidentally stepped into the domain of an unknown god. And the power of this being... far exceeded even that of the Elven Goddess. It was terrifying. Daniel studied her expression—fear, awe, submission. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again, his tone calm: "I need a Devotee—someone to assist me in certain matters." "There is no need to fear. I bear no ill will toward you, nor toward your people." Alice’s body stiffened. Countless thoughts raced through her mind. But in the face of such an overwhelmingly divine presence, what options did she really have? Could she refuse? Of course not. She wasn’t even sure if this entity would let her exist if she defied him. So she made the only choice she could. "O mighty one... Alice is willing to become your Devotee." After all, being invited by a godlike entity wasn’t something one could turn down. Even a moment of defiance could result in instant obliteration—for herself and potentially the entire elven race. That was how vast the power gap felt. In truth, she believed this being could wipe out her entire civilization with a mere thought. But what did it mean... to become a Devotee of a true god? Alice didn’t dare think further. She simply lowered her head in reverence, burying her fear beneath humility. Perhaps... this wasn’t such a bad thing? On the other side, Daniel immediately felt a subtle connection form the moment Alice agreed. A sacred bond now tied them together. She could now offer sacrifices to him. [Congratulations. You have recruited 1 Devotee. Remaining Devotee Slots: 11] At the same time, a special message popped up before Daniel’s eyes: [You have obtained your Devotee’s SSS-tier talent: God Shooter] [You have acquired the exclusive skill: Stellar Flash] [Skill — Stellar Flash] [Effect: When equipped with a bow-type weapon, you will enter Starlight Mode. Each arrow gains the blessing of starlight. Arrow speed: ×999. Damage: 100 × Agility. Cannot be dodged.] "What the hell...?!" Daniel’s eyes widened. This—this was just too enticing! The Agility stat had always been notoriously hard to stack. Even top-tier gear like legendary boots would only add a few dozen—maybe a hundred points at most. But Daniel was different. He had the passive amplification from Godspeed Step...!