Caelum opened the game terminal and swiped through the interface.

He had already decided on his third game.

Before entering, he gave Fluffball one last reminder.

"While I’m gone, don’t run around. If you go out for a walk, don’t leave the apartment complex. Otherwise, a cat might snatch you."

"Relax, relax."

Fluffball’s eyes darted around as it answered obediently,

"With this body, how far could I even run?"

With that settled, Caelum ignored the little slacker.

[Game: Super Universe]

[Enter Game]

A flash of white light.

Caelum vanished into the game world.

The moment he disappeared

Fluffball immediately dropped the act.

It tried to spring up like a carp, failed, and instead rolled awkwardly onto its feet before waddling over to the balcony.

Standing there, it looked down with grand ambition.

Like an emperor surveying his domain.

"I’m the prince of the third imperial line of the Astryx Empire in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. There’s no way I’d willingly stay a pet hamster, you stupid human!"

"You think this place can trap me?"

"Where I fall is where I rise again. Even with my power sealed, I will never submit. Hmph. My plan to conquer Earth begins with this apartment complex!"

"Meow!"

Just as it finished its declaration, a cat from the neighboring balcony poked its head over curiously.

The sudden meow startled Fluffball so badly it jerked back and fell straight into the room.

"Ouch! That hurt!"

Super Universe game world.

Despite its sci-fi sounding name, this was a hot-blooded combat-focused game, the kind where every punch landed solidly.

At the start

Caelum found himself on a planet very similar to Earth.

He was inside a martial arts dojo, dressed in the same white uniform as the other students.

Then the system introduction began.

[The boundless galaxy is divided into four regions: east, west, south, and north. Each region contains countless life-bearing planets and brilliant civilizations.]

[Martial arts, psionics, secret arts, magic, technology...]

[There is more than one path to becoming strong.]

...

[Player: Caelum]

[Race: Human]

[Power Level: 5]

[Abilities: None]

[Skills: None]

Like the previous game, Super Universe was a large open-world environment.

No fixed rules. No main storyline.

No set path.

The beginning depended on luck. Everything after that depended on performance.

There was only one goal.

Become the strongest in the universe.

[Game world detected]

[Loading cheats]

[Load complete. Please select your cheat]

[1: Galactic Shop]

[2: Secret Arts Master]

[3: Super Drop Rate]

Time to choose.

Caelum carefully evaluated the options.

Galactic Shop allowed him to purchase anything in the galaxy. Bloodlines, abilities, weapons, secret arts, magic, psionics, technology. Everything had a price, with rarer items costing more.

Secret Arts Master would instantly grant him mastery over all secret techniques across every civilization. Techniques like teleportation fell into this category.

Super Drop Rate was the simplest.

Anything Caelum hit would randomly drop one of its traits. Bloodline, ability, or skill.

After a moment of thought

he made his decision.

Super Drop Rate.

He had checked guides before entering.

Secret arts were important in this world, but mostly utility-based. Extremely versatile, great for support, but limited in raw combat growth.

Galactic Shop was immediately dismissed.

No matter how he looked at it, Super Drop Rate had higher potential. Simple, direct, and powerful.

[Super Drop Rate selected]

[Enjoy your game]

Inside the dojo

the burly master addressed the students, including Caelum.

"A martial artist is someone who understands themselves through combat. Martial arts are not just about strengthening the body, but also tempering the mind and spirit. Only then can we become stronger in both body and will."

"That is the meaning of martial arts."

"Watch closely."

The master dropped into a stance.

The students watched in confusion as he gathered power, his face turning red, veins bulging, muscles swelling dramatically.

Then

he thrust out his hand.

A glowing sphere shot forward and blasted a hole through the wall.

The impact was intense.

"Haa..."

The master relaxed, drenched in sweat.

"Only true martial artists can push body and spirit to their limits, awaken the energy within, and release it. If you want to reach this level, keep training without fail."

"Yes!"

The students were fired up, eyes blazing with excitement.

"So that’s energy?"

Caelum was curious.

A normal person had a power level of 5. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

With the use of energy, that number must increase significantly.

Energy was the most common cultivation method in this world.

Also the fastest way to grow stronger.

Starting on a planet where martial arts thrived was a solid opening.

Day after day

Caelum trained under the master.

He strengthened his body, sharpened his will, and learned combat techniques.

He sparred frequently with other students.

But since they barely had any special traits, abilities, or skills

Super Drop Rate never triggered.

Nothing dropped.

Until one day

he finally got the chance to spar with the master himself.

The master held back deliberately.

Caelum threw a punch that struck the master’s arm, only to be blocked.

Still

it counted as a hit.

[Super Drop Rate triggered]

A glowing orb, visible only to Caelum, flew out of the master and merged into his body.

[Skill acquired: Energy Sensing]

[Learn?]

[Yes]

"Too slow!"

The master shouted, sweeping his leg.

Caelum dodged just in time, excitement flashing in his eyes as he stepped in with a side kick.

Bang!

The master’s body felt like steel, blocking the attack effortlessly.

But for Caelum

landing the hit was enough.

Another orb flew out and merged into him.

[Super Drop Rate triggered]

[Skill acquired: Lightning Fist]

[Learn?]

[Yes]

In an instant

Caelum mastered the technique.

His movements sped up dramatically.

His fists became a blur, striking like lightning in rapid succession.

"Lightning Fist?"

The master’s pupils shrank in shock.

He quickly defended, relying on his superior physique to block every strike.

Meanwhile

from Caelum’s perspective

glowing orbs kept spilling out of the master.

[Super Drop Rate triggered]

[Super Drop Rate triggered]

[Super Drop Rate triggered]

...

WTF!!!