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The Primordial Essence

In "The Land of Duality," a world split into the 'Realm of Light' and the 'Realm of Chaos' after the 'Great Collapse,' Leon Drak was an outcast. With an Ether level of 2.8, he faced constant disdain and was humiliatingly expelled from the academy by 'Berserker Ares' and 'Light's Successor, Lyte.' Consumed by self-hatred and a burning desire for revenge, he plunged into the forbidden 'Fissure Canyon,' the epicenter of the Great Collapse, to claim the 'Essence' (Heart of the Abyss) that lay dormant there. Fusing with the residual will of the 'First Balancer,' Leon awakened an overwhelming power of Chaos Ether. He unleashed this newfound might to brutally destroy Ares, who had once crushed him, thus igniting his saga of vengeance. His wild awakening was sensed by Lyte, the 'Light's Successor,' and a wave of chaos now threatened the entire 'Land of Light.' Sensing Leon's potent Chaos signature, Baldur, the 'Iron Lord' and one of the 'Seven Lords of Malice,' approached him. Baldur enlisted Leon into their cause of 'evolution through chaos.' Now the 'Lord of Chaos and Vengeance,' Leon, under Baldur's command, undertook a preliminary mission for the impending 'Tower of Radiance' assault: corrupting an 'Ether Purification Stone.' In doing so, he clashed with an elite unit of the 'Watcher' organization, undeniably proving his formidable power. No longer merely a man seeking revenge, Leon now steps onto the battlefield as a 'Lord of Chaos,' poised to overturn the world's balance in a grand war against the 'Tower of Radiance.'
LucaAr · 501 Views

Ascending Pride

What happens when a dragon gets sacrificed by his mate for his blessings? Blame the bird. What happens when a fish wants to rule the skies? Drag the bird down. What happens when a fox wants revenge? Seek out the bird. What happens when humans are lied to for generations? Coarse the bird. What does any of that have to do with the bird who most have never even met? How do they subdue a being that not even beast gods were able to defeat? How do they force a bird to stop flying? How do they kill a being... that cannot be killed? ... They break his heart... over, and over, and over. It's been over a thousand years since the beast god sealed itself away to heal from it's injuries. 700 years since the dragon was sacrificed. 600 years since a feathered snake started accepting human "wives". Almost 500 years since his heart was shattered. 300 years since history was rewritten. 200 years since the fish sent out a call. 50 years since the fox was tricked. 20 years since he gave his broken heart to a young warrior. 10 years since he was once again betrayed. 2 years since the bird found himself in a new body with only a fraction of his memories. Now, the most precious piece of his heart must either return, or bond with another. Now, the blessings from the sacrificed dragon have become a curse. Now, a young warrior has become leader of her people. Now, three nations are on the verge of extinction. Now, a snake wants his covenant honored. Now, a bird shakes his head as watches with a sigh. So few will live, while so many will die.
KairoKM · 38.2k Views

Arcaneborn: Rebirth of the Supreme

“Vel'Suran, the Unseen Parable… It's been a long time, mister.” "......" "Quiet as always, I see. That's why you aren't popular with the ladies," the man teased, a crooked smile on his face. "Are you really not going to say anything my friend?" With a sigh, Suran finally spoke. "Is this really necessary?" "....." "Yes, it is necessary. We failed... and now THEY are coming." The man's voice hardened. " This place needs its guardians— those willing to fight and die for the land they call home. They need time to grow, to evolve." "You're killing yourself!" Suran shouted, his voice cracking with anger and grief. "I'm sorry, Suran, but this is the only way. For the sake of this place's future." He gave a hollow laugh, tinged with sadness. "Besides, Its not like I'm facing TRUE death. I have you, you'll make sure my soul survives, no?" Suran clenched his fists. His nails digging into his palms drawing blood. Trembling, not from fear but from fury at his own helplessness "I hope your sacrifice won't be in vain. If they fail... if they let this place fall... I swear. I'll wipe out every last lifeform myself." The man smiled gently. "Make sure this place lives long, Suran. Give these children a chance. This... this will be my farewell gift to these young souls just beginning to walk the path of evolution." With those final words, he slowly turned into tiny pure white motes of light, each glowing with enough mana to erase half the stars in the sky. Swirling into a Grand Formation to Seal a tear in space that lead to something higher, somewhere terrifying. Suran stood in silence, a glowing orb hovering above his palm. ".......... I will honor our promise, my friend," he whispered, his voice shaking. "I'll protect this place till the end. Even if it kills me too." Tears streamed down his face. The glowing orb, slowly vanishing.
_Katsumi_ · 6.4k Views