The countdown ticked down relentlessly in Aaron's vision, the numbers glowing with an ethereal light that cast faint shadows across the stone walls of his chamber.

Aaron paced the cold floor, his boots echoing softly in the vast space, impatience gnawing at him like a persistent itch.

He didn't know what the full update would bring, but any new implementation from the system promised to bolster his strength astronomically, a thought that sent a thrill through him.

[00 hour, 00 min, 10 seconds]

[Congratulations!]

[Update successful]

[Synchronizing with host]

[Congratulations!]

[System successfully synchronized]

[Dominion points have been created!]

[For every civilization you conquer, you receive a dominion point]

[The larger the scope of the civilization, the greater the points. For example, conquering a universe will provide more points than conquering a world. And conquering high-level civilizations like demons will earn more points than conquering humans]

[Dominion points can be utilized to gain rewards from the system]

[The more dominion points stocked and used, the greater the reward]

[Your reward pool cap has been increased. The minimum reward you can receive is eternal rank, and the maximum reward you can receive is Transcendent rank. (The cap limit increases as you increase your rank)]

[Annihilating a civilization still counts as conquest]

[Quest: You will now be given quests to fulfill with rewards provided once quests have been fulfilled]

[Continue on the path of domination till no one can stand in your way!]

Aaron paused, allowing the flood of system information to sink in, each notification flashing across his vision like a decree from some higher power. He didn't know yet what dominion points could truly offer, but the concept ignited a spark in him—a tangible measure of his conquests, a currency of power that would only grow with his ambition.

[Quest issued!]

[1. Conquer 100 worlds around your proximity!]

[Quest reward: Mythic reward]

[Time limit: 1 year]

[2. Increase your strength to the next rank]

[Quest reward: Mythic tier reward]

[3. Devour the fear of enemies]

[0/∞]

[Quest reward: Rewards will be granted when host reaches a particular amount]

[The greater the number of devoured fear, the greater the reward]

[Time limit: N/A]

[4. Resurrect Dracula and make him pledge loyalty to you]

[Reward: sovereign rank reward]

[Time limit: 1 year]

[5. Receive the loyalty of talented beings]

[0/∞]

[The greater the talent, and quantity of the talents, the greater the reward]

[Time limit: N/A]

[More quests will be issued on completion of quests given]

[Quests can also be given depending on the situation!]

"Seems you're finally hell-bent on making me work," Aaron muttered, a grin creeping across his face. "I must say, I'm pumped for it."

Browsing through the system quests, Aaron prioritized conquering worlds and increasing his strength to the next tier for the moment. The challenge stirred something primal in him, a hunger for growth that matched his intoxicating relish for power. As for Dracula's resurrection, that would take a bit more time—he needed to retrieve the body from a particular point in the void. He could have charged into the void without fear of damage; after all, he couldn't die. But the void storm concentrated in Dracula's region made it impossible to reach with his current strength, a swirling maelstrom of chaos that would shred even his resilient form. He could only plan to venture there when he was strong enough, the thought a distant but persistent goal in his mind.

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Three days had passed since the system update, with Aaron receiving some decent rewards from the system draw, but none mouthwatering enough to excite him. The chamber's quiet amplified his thoughts, the floating orbs casting a steady glow as he reflected on his arsenal. With his current bloodlines, talents, and abilities, most rewards felt redundant—the god-rank shadow guardian a prime example, its protective role in his shadow now useless against threats from god-rank and below. He no longer needed such crutches; his power had outgrown them.

"It is time to begin the conquest," Aaron broadcasted over the entire sanctuary, his voice booming through every corner, breaking off his thoughts. The words carried across the vast expanse, echoing in halls, chambers, and minds, a call to arms that stirred the air with anticipation.

The stipulated time he had given for preparation had ended, the process wrapping up seamlessly thanks to Leonardo's improved bloodline. With the ability to create mechanical designs from illusion, Leonardo had produced enough spaceships for those embarking on the conquest, his genius turning dreams into tangible vessels that gleamed with shadowy efficiency.

"Initially I wanted only those with absolute strength to partake in the domination. But I have decided to offer everyone a chance to prove themselves and be rewarded bountifully by me. Those that wish to join in the conquest should register with House Aurathiel. Now begin the conquest!" Aaron declared, his voice resounding with finality, igniting the first stage of his grand ambition. The sanctuary buzzed with activity, allies mobilizing, the air alive with the hum of preparation and excitement.

Opening a rift with a casual gesture, Aaron stepped through, finding himself in the starry nights of outer space. The void stretched infinitely, stars twinkling like distant jewels against the black canvas, a silent expanse that called to his conquering spirit. He didn't plan to sit back and let others conquer worlds for him—Aaron intended to be proactive, his hands directly shaping his empire's expansion.

Growing stronger had become an intoxicating pursuit, a drink Aaron relished, its flavor sharp and addictive, and he had no intention of letting go of that feeling, the rush of power fueling his every move.

Traveling through space, utilizing the spaceship created by Leonardo—a sleek vessel of illusion-made metal that hummed with quiet efficiency—Aaron finally stumbled upon a planet inhabited by intelligent life forms. The planet, roughly the same size as Bluestar, glowed faintly with atmospheric lights, its surface a mosaic of land and water under a starry veil.

Not counting Earth from his past life, the planet before him was the second inhabitable planet he had ever come across, and something about it stirred his heart.

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