Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'

The [Astrologer] Kauna was looking at him with a loving expression, now—Li Aozi could musically discern the origin of the other party.

Mediterranean type, of Italian Earthling descent.

After his [Bloodline] evolved into [Hunter King], his ability to discern lineage immediately ascended by leaps and bounds.

But that wasn't the focus.

Li Aozi's blood-red eyes did not focus on the other party; he stared directly at the system interface.

[Do you want to read the species sample mode—[Secret Citizen, Councilor Level]?]

[Reading successful—(*&%)]

[Downloading language pack: Engl—%%—ish, Chinese &*%@...]

[Error! Error! Error!]

[System self-repairing—repair completed]

[Welcome to the "Secret Society"]

[Data visualization has been updated]

————————————

[Occupation]: [Blacksmith] (not connected to the hive mind)

[Type]: Constructive occupation

[Social Status]: Councilor—Leadership privileges

[Affiliated Unit]: Secret Council - Metal Smelting and Craft Equipment Department

[Reforge Level]: 1

[Ether Blood Concentration]: 100%

Toxicity to all human species: every 0.0025 micrograms

Diffusion radius: 200 meters

[Final Reforge Target]: Rongjin Sage, Dibilious (ultimate legendary creature, Master of the Metal Domain)

[Core Ability]:

Ether blood activated your passion for metals; you can clearly perceive the traits of metals, even though they lack nerves or a brain, you can sense their emotions.

You excel at crafting metal weapons, and any weapon you personally forge will be awakened with spirituality and endowed with magical powers, capable of dealing effective damage to spiritual bodies and extraordinary creatures.

[Expanded Abilities]:

—You can sense hidden mineral deposits and extract all the minerals you need from them.

—You can, to a certain extent, manipulate and alter the form, status, and structure of all metals, and combine them into various alloys.

—Ether has transformed your body; now there's a furnace organ inside you that can melt most substances, with excess residue absorbed by your body. The rarer, stronger, and more precious the metal, the more it can strengthen your body, allowing your strength and defense to grow without limit, but it will deplete your lifespan.

—Forcibly conscript nearby metal materials, outfitting yourself in an incredibly sturdy armor, or manipulating them to transform into magical weapons to attack your enemies.

—Unleashing the memories of the demon king in ether blood, shape-shifting to exhibit the power of the Vivid Demon Iron Monarch.

[Professional Quality]: Steadfast (Never violate your original intent regardless of time, right or wrong, or any external opinions.)

As long as you adhere to this, ether blood will continuously respond to you, enhancing your fusion with it.

[Price to Pay]: Passion

————————————

"Come on, tell me your name."

Kauna said with a gentle smile:

"Your name, your occupation—you should already know these from Mother Gaia."

"I..."

Li Aozi slowly lifted his head, his blood-red eyes rapidly melted, transforming into two blazing, gleaming metal spheres, emitting heat from his mouth and nose, his hair turning into splendid golden color—the most revered color in alchemy.

He declined Kauna's kindness, using his own strength to stand up, continuously sensing the organs derived from Earth, viewing the world through Earthling eyes.

The wind of the Azure Star might feel cold to Earthlings, but the blazing furnace within his body ceaselessly radiated heat, supporting the movements of his body, somewhat akin to his original form as a Solar Star Spirit.

The colors visible to Earthlings are limited, yet the world bears an indescribable beauty—very high in resolution and refresh rate.

Other than that, many aspects are quite akin to the Azure Star People.

Yet the most wondrous aspect wasn't the organs—Li Aozi raised his hand, feeling the ether blood flowing ceaselessly through his veins.

"Hmm, very good! You've already started to feel your own blood."

Kauna, shifting from previous arrogance, completely forgot his previous ridicule and harm towards Li Aozi, and said very gently:

"Now, go and sense the abilities endowed upon you by the Secret, manifest them with the energy of your blood."

Ether Blood.

This is actually an extremely rare high-grade casting material, capable of autonomously absorbing energy from space, meant specifically for operating those occupational abilities from the [Secret Society].

Under the supervision of [Hunter King] Arcane Energy, ether blood obediently complied with its summons; he could adjust its concentration at will, turning his whole body into ether blood or completely expelling it.

When Li Aozi marshaled this power, he surprisingly discovered… this was akin to the Sword of Destiny Awakening he possessed.

[Right, Zaniya mentioned that Lichi Peak was forged using [Blacksmith] as the main material.]

In that case—

Li Aozi spread open his hand, the ether blood within his body surged rapidly, the rapidly increasing aura instantly catching the attention of other secret councilors.

"His concentration is too high—exceeded the limit threshold?"

[Gourmet] was stunned:

"Impossible, having just been transformed, his concentration has already reached one hundred percent!"

"This aura, intense, scorching, suffocating—ugh!"

Victor squinted his eyes:

"This is not an ordinary citizen or jury."

Kauna exclaimed with horror:

"You're a councilor as well?"

Li Aozi lifted his head, looking at Kauna and the others, and said:

"[Vivid Demon Iron Monarch]."