Dimensional Descent

Leonel walked along the stone paved roads once again, calmly observing the abodes and lampposts one by one. He was easily able to see which abodes could help with what.

Most were focused on the main elements of Fire, Wind, Earth and Water. Aside from them, there were a few rarer kinds that fell into the category of Variants.

The best sort of abode for Leonel would be a Star Elemental Abode. Only such a place would be highly compatible with him and would make the process of evolving his Soul Force much smoother.

Also, since he wasn't necessarily restricted to one abode, a metal Variant of the Earth Element would also be greatly beneficial to him. This would help him improve his Metal Body at a much quicker rate.

That said, this wasn't at the forefront of Leonel's mind. After all, he had long since realized that the aura beneath the Gates and monuments could also work to greatly speed up the strengthening of his Metal Body. In fact, since the aura beneath the monuments were ten times more concentrated, they were even better than the Gates had been.

Leonel continued to walk, quickly getting a bit worried. He saw some Variant abodes, but he still hadn't seen a Star Force abode.

"... What are you looking for?" Jerach finally couldn't hold back.

In his mind, after seeing how devastating Leonel's fire affinity was, Leonel should have long since chosen an abode. They had already passed by two Fire Elemental abodes and one Variant Fire Elemental abode.

Of course, Jerach had no idea that Leonel had yet to consciously work on his fire affinity before.

"I'm looking for a Star Force abode." Leonel replied. There was no need to hide anything anyway since once he found such an abode, practically everyone would know about it.

"Star Force?!" Jerach was shocked again.

It was difficult to explain just how rare those with Star affinity were. They were even on par with those that had enigmatic affinities like time and space. Star Force was the only Force in existence that could be cultivated and used no matter the environment.

There were many locations in the universe where energy of a certain kind became scarce and impossible to sense. Those who had such affinities that were unlucky enough to end up in such regions could only lament their bad luck and hope to survive. In such environments, even abilities could become useless.

Space and Time Force. These three Forces and the other rare ones like it all

laughed. "No wonder, no wonder. I thought you were a madman for a second, but it seemed you had a plan

Leonel raised an eyebrow. "What's that

to act ignorant anymore, I

in confusion. "No,

Leonel a weird look.

"Really."

a madman..." Jerach grumbled. "... Claiming an abode requires two prerequisites. The first is that you must have the appropriate rank. It's possible for an Emperor to

trial of the

brightened, his

say that the trial that must be passed is related to the affinity of the abode? So, if I'm the

you're the only one with Star Force affinity, then it would be impossible for anyone to claim your abode other than you unless they're seeking death. The trials are quite simple if you share the necessary affinity, and you can muddle your way through Variant

gaze brightened

he finally going to get something to

woman before. In fact, the only times he had even been able to touch Aina somewhat intimately was when she was either unconscious or half dead. But, he could swear that being with a woman couldn't possibly feel half as

another odd look. 'Why does he look so happy...? Why does his expression

began to shed his own tears. He could only hope that Leonel didn't use his control over his life to take his

if others knew Jerach was thinking himself as chaste,

happiness, Leonel regained his

he left his abode. And, he would have no choice but to leave it if he wanted to

would still be at risk, he wouldn't have to worry about the 12 hour limit anymore. In addition, should things go south, he had a 'safe

was as long as no one else had a Star

the end of the stone paved roads. For a moment, Leonel thought he had dropped back down to an abyss because even now, he couldn't find a Star affinity abode. But, that was when his gaze landed on six homes that sat side by side. In fact, they

pulsed with darkness. The third seemed warped, dilating one's sense of time. The fourth seemed to stand in a