The moment I opened my eyes, I felt it.
A deep, resonating hum coursing through my body, like the universe itself was breathing alongside me. Every inch of me felt different better, stronger faster and more refined. It's like I shed the layer of my humanity and stepped into something...beyond mortality.
I watch the way my muscles flex under my skin as I clench my hand into a fist. Every muscle fibre perfectly sculptured, lean yet packed with untamed strength. If I didn't know any better, I'd think I had aged years overnight. My body no longer felt like a 10 year old's. Now it feels like a real manly man's, a true warrior. One that could fight the gods.
After suppressing the urge to day 'Boy' I create a mirror but instantly i forget how to breath, not that it'd kill me if I don't breath for a month anyway.
My face...
Gone was the cute Shota aura that could make any Onee-chan blush, instead, staring back at me was a man etched by the hands of divinity itself. My jawline had sharpened, cheekbones more defined, my once boyish features no carries a otherworldly elegance. Also my hair had changed-no longer just black with red tips, it was now a endless abyss, dark as the void, with strands of silver and red woven into it like a cosmic tapestry, shifting under the light like it has a galaxy within.
Then... there's my eyes.
I had to lean in closer, captivated by their swirling depths. Once a stormy blue-gray, they had transformed into a glowing fusion of crimson and violet, shifting like the eternal dance of yin and yang. There was an undeniable pull in them—something regal, untouchable, and terrifyingly beautiful.
"Damn..." I mutter, rolling my shoulders feeling raw power surging with every motion. Breaking that seal did a hell of a lot more then I expected."
While lost in though, a soft chuckle sounds behind me.
"Oh, finally done touching yourself, dear?"
I turn around with a grind, finding Ael standing behind me with her arms crossed under her bust. Her golden eyes scanning me you with a glint you can't quite place. Normally she carries herself with a air of soft teasing arrogance and a undeniable elegance but this is different, right now.
She's without a doubt...flushed
Her gaze flickered up and down, her lips pressing together, almost like she was forcing herself not to react.
I smirk not missing the chance to tease my lovely DragonEmpress
"Well like what you see my lovely Ael?" I tease slowly walking closer to her, my new charm even effecting a powerful goddess like being like her
Her heart flutters as I get closer, causing her cheeks to turn a beautiful shade of pink as she scoffs. "Pfft - please I've seen countless powerful beings. This is nothing."
"Oh?" I raise a brow and close the distance instantly, standing right infront of her and look into her eyes since I'm now as tall as her. Then gently reach out and touch her burning cheek and ask in a low voice.
"Then why are you blushing so hard?"
Aelthrys froze.
I could hear it—thump-thump-thump—rapid and unsteady. She immediately turned her head to the side, clearing her throat, "I-It's just because you're leaking energy, idiot. D-Don't think too highly of yourself."
I feel my blood boil, from how cute and beautiful she looks. My heart starts to race too, so with my new pride and courage I wrap my arms around her slim waist and pull her against my chest, hug her tightly and enjoy her divine scent.
Whisper in her ear softly "You smell and feel so good Ael."
She squeaked.
A rare, adorable cute squeak.
While she tries to reply I say softly this time leaning on her a little tired." Thank you Ael." I whisper my voice filled with exhaustion " Thank you for being here with me all this time."
For a moment, she didn't react. But after a moment she sighs softly and wraps her arms around my back and rest her face in my neck, slowly inhaling my scent.
"Yes...you did" she pulls back to look into my swirling eyes and smiles softly."And I'll always be here with you...forever."
I lean in and kiss her forehead then pull back with a grin "You falling for me yet?"
She shoved me away with a huff, crossing her arms. "Hah! Keep dreaming."
I chuckle at her blushing face.
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After resting for a few hours I decide to test out my new power.
Closing my eyes I visualize a huge mountain in the training ground, one so large it towers over everything like a god towering over ants. The system immediately creates it in the training ground. The sheer size casts a shadow over everything.
Perfect.
I walk over to the base of the mountain, slowly getting into a punching stance with my fist clenched causing the air to crackle from the sheer brute force.
No Chakra
No raitsu
No hollow form
Nothing
Just pure, raw unfiltered strength.
I pull back and throw a punch
The result was better then I expected
Booooooooooooom
Instantaneous destruction.
The entire mountain disintegrated into dust and rubble, the shockwave blasting through the air like a divine force had erased its existence. The ground split apart, the sky trembled, and the very atmosphere shuddered under the sheer impact.
I slowly exhale, pulling back my fist with a grin
"Well shit I might be one punch man." slowly stretch with a lazy grin "Guess I'm a monster now."
With a thought my status appears
[StatusPanel]
Name: Aki
Age: 9 (Body of a 17-year-old)
Race: Human (?)
Titles: None
Level: 10 (Power Restricted)
ChakraAffinity: Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Yin, Yang
ChakraReserves: Mid-Sage Level
Strength: High-Sage Level
Speed: High-Sage Level
Reflexes: Low-Sage Level
Willpower: Low-Sage Level
SoulReaperPotential: Dormant (Asauchi Unnamed)
HollowForm: first form (Inactive)
ShadowMonarchAbilities: Intermediate Tier
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[Traits]
EnhancedRegeneration (Greatly Improved)
AdaptiveEvolution
Immortality (Semi immortal)
InfiniteEnergyCore (Stage 1- God-level Energy Capacity)
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[SkillsPanel]
ChakraControl: Advanced
Hand-to-HandCombat: Master
Kenjutsu: Intermediate
ShadowSummoning: Level 3 (Can summon 50 shadow minions)
Stealth: Master
Bodyreinforcement: Passive (Enhanced to withstand Sage-Level attacks)
EnergyConversion: Passive (Now more efficient, allowing seamless adaptation to different energy systems)
DragonForce: Locked (Progressing - Training Required)
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I can't help but whistle at my new status.
Everything had changed.
My strengths alone was beyond anything in this world. My speed, stamina and enery control had skyrocketed, making me a true powerhouse. But my reflexes and willpower still needs work.
I close the status screen while mumbling " I still have flaws, gotta work harder and keep evolving."
Aelthrys walks over from the sidelines with a smirk "You're insatiable, most would be bragging and celebrating if they reached such a level in such a short time."
I just shoot her a wink " Isn't this one of the reasons you like me so much?"
She rolls her eyes but doesn't deny it
I laugh and say with a grin "I'll get strong enough to crush everything"
Then I realise and turn to Ael
"Oh my lovely Ael where is my reward?"