Arthur's eyes were greeted with the following words—
[Serpent of Death Ⅰ: When you step onto the 'God Ascension Steps', the remaining trace of power beneath the Golden Tree Juice in the Scales of Xitidar is completely absorbed by your Talent 'Breath of Death'. This power, in a unique manner, begins to purify your bloodline. In this moment, the fragmentary bloodline is not only completed but also endowed with a higher potential for growth. Over time, with more predation, the bloodline will elevate itself—death and serpent entwine, death chases the serpent's tail, and the serpent's kiss pursues the initiation of death. In the repetition of the cycle, the most unique method of ascension emerges. This trace of uniqueness within your bloodline is enough to attract the attention of most God-born and Demon Offspring, and make those 'Ascend Stepers' envious, while also instilling fear in creatures of darkness, shadow, and death. Because they, and even some demigods, understand that the terrifying combination of your worldly talents and your current bloodline is something even they would prefer to not confront...]
[Effect: 1, Awakening; 2, Shadow Concealment; 3, Serpentine Body; 4, Serpent's Gaze; 5, Serpent Speak; 6, Devour; 7, Serpent's Breath; 8, Serpent Shadow; 9, Authority, Fragmentary]
[Awakening: You have awakened a special bloodline, making you extraordinary; Physique+20 (3+2+5+10), Spirituality+20 (3+2+5+10)]
[Shadow Concealment: When you are in shadows or darkness, you receive a +9 stealth correction, and to some extent, can control shadows and darkness to form forces of attack, defense, and assistance]
[Serpentine Body: Your joints and muscles can be as flexible and versatile as a serpent's, allowing your entire body to coil and weave like a serpent. Additionally, facing swords, firearms, explosions, and blaze, you gain +6 in defense level; facing acid and toxins, a +8 in defense level; and against thunder, a +27 in defense level. When food is abundant, your body will grow rapidly, overcoming extremes, and equipping you with matching physique, defense, and longevity. Furthermore, you can control the size of your body freely, even in winter, you can effortlessly suppress the instinctive urge to hibernate. However, should you choose to enter a state of hibernation, your body will grow faster, but if you refuse hibernation, growth will slow and your appetite will improve, making 'food' a crucial resource for further promoting your bloodline; 0/3000]
[Serpent's Gaze: By locking eyes with another using your Serpent's Gaze, any sub-ascending level creature will be instantly deterred. If upon deterrence the opponent falls into panic, they will likewise fall into an illusion, and those ensnared by this illusion will be drawn into the realm of death! Creatures at or above the ascended level need to undergo a will test, and if they fail, they too will be deterred, panic-stricken, and fall into illusion, being drawn into the realm of death!]
[Serpent Speak: You can use serpent hiss to communicate with serpents, commanding ordinary, Secret Technique, and Entry-level serpents. Even legendary serpents will be deterred by you, and even without using serpent hiss, serpentine creatures revere you, eager to follow you]
[Devour: You can open your mouth to an extent beyond your limits, swallowing anything smaller than your mouth. Regardless of the toxins, acid, dark energy, etc., contained within any consumed Entry-level or below items, your stomach will digest and absorb them all, turning even stones and metal into purest nutrients for your body]
[Serpent's Breath: The gas you exhale can instantly turn into ascending level poison mists, your saliva corrodes the earth. Should you desire during hibernation, you could transform much of the South County into a poisonous swamp nation, but if not, you remain an ordinary human, free to kiss your beloved girl anytime]
[Serpent Shadow: The resonance of Breath of Death with your bloodline undergoes a qualitative change upon ascension, elevating your already transformed shadow. It can transform into 333 serpent shadows, attacking anyone in your line of sight silently. Upon the target's death, it converts into the purest 'Aura of Death' and returns]
[Authority.Secondary: Unlike the 'Snake Wing' ignited by swordsmanship, Xitidar possesses the 'Authority of the God of the Inner Sea'. Ascension completes this authority, allowing you to control water within a vast range effortlessly. When standing upon the Inner Sea, you can cause it to surge and swell endlessly]
(Note 1: The physique and spirituality brought by the awakening is absolutely safe, increasing gradually with more food consumption and hibernation)
(Note 2: Sprinting while hidden does not affect stealth level, and when under light exposure and fully visible, you still receive +3 stealth correction level)
(Note 3: The current length of the serpentine body can reach 12 meters, with a standard lifespan of 999 years in a regular human state. Defense level naturally receives an additional +3, and upon fully releasing yourself to reach 12 meters, defense level naturally receives an additional +9, and thunder defense level gains an additional +49. Moreover, to complete the bloodline's ascension, you require more gold, Mystic Side items, and Misfortune Items as 'food'.)
(Note 4: Every 1 defense level is approximately equivalent to the 'Great Arcana' explosion level)
(Note 5: After completing a period of deep sleep, you will be refreshed and your recovery will accelerate)
(Note 6: Each initial attack level of serpent shadows is equivalent to the power of a bullet fired from a heavy firearm. The serpent shadows can turn and track targets. For each attack a serpent shadow completes, as long as enough 'Aura of Death' is absorbed, it can continue attacking and raise its attack level, up to 'Arcana Level'. When 'Aura of Death' is insufficient, they must return to your shadow to replenish the 'Aura of Death'. However, on the next attack, they will strike with the power of a bullet fired from a heavy firearm. Additionally, after completing an effective attack, the serpent shadows may choose not to attack again, bringing back the 'Aura of Death' for you. When all serpent shadows are launched, your shadow will fade but not disappear)