In the vast expanse of space, a huge warship could be seen travelling. Aboard this ship were a little under 1,000 male and females. This was one of the ships sent out for expedition and on it were Caelum, Lucas, Ethan, Kael and Krax. Since the time they left the world of Humans and Demons a few years had passed.
During this time, they were only able to travel to one other world and subjugate it before they were recalled. They all felt a sudden call back was weird, but the instructors didn't give them explanation for it. So, with only two worlds conquered and only about a decade spent away they found themselves heading back.
Although the trip could be described as quick it was far from a waste. They were able to subjugate two entire worlds and not only that, but the students also all gained a lot from this trip. People like Ethan, Kael, and Lucas were all able to increase their strengths and even find their paths.
Kael was now a far cry from the annoying dragon he was before. Now looking at the young dragon who had battle scars covering his arms that even went deep into his scales. He stood tall with the aura of a war general. He now knew war was his path in this life of his and he would follow it all the way.
Ethan was similar to Kael because he too had begun to walk the path of a true swordsman. Before he was a person who never stood out much and didn't mind sitting on the sidelines. But now you could find none of that in the eyes of Ethan. Since the moment the sword in his soul shifted and lent him power his mindset changed.
He was now walking the path of endless battles and bloodshed. A true swordsman was someone who lived by his blade and was someone who would die by it too. The moment that clicked in his mind a tattoo formed in the middle of his eyebrows. Covered by his black hair that had grown a bit longer was a black tattoo of a sword.
The Blade of Soul - The 6th ranked blade in all of existence.
Taking a look at Caelum and Lucas not much change could be seen. This was because they had already known what they were fighting for and what it would take. Caelum was the heir to the Celestials back on Kalpa and he carried that title with pride and honor.
Time was something that made the Celestials so powerful and he was walking the path to become time itself.
Lucas found himself walking in the footsteps of his father. Before he wanted to be just like Vlad, but now he simply wanted to better and more monstrous than his father ever was.
Lastly was Krax and probably the one who had the most progress. He had successfully established two bases on each world they visited, and he also sent the Demons to his home world. This way they would be able to grow stronger and closer with his family. His power had also increased a bit too and now he was ready to face what was to come.
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Back in the Land of Beginnings Akasha's clone was currently sitting cross-legged in a resting area. In front of him were Yonna and Jean, the three of them had been resting here now for a few days. He quietly listened as the two women told him about their trials.
From their stories it seemed everyone had battle like trials. The only difference would be the amount of people they would face. However, the trials indeed gave out pretty good rewards. Some of the items were so good that Akasha remembered about his Gacha roll.
This was something he planned to use soon. After a few more hours of chatting, they all departed and went back to their trials. With 400 years of them basically training and being rewarded they didn't want to waste the opportunity for nothing.
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Back in the Sanctuary Akasha was now alone sitting cross-legged. He was preparing to enter seclusion that would be his longest one yet. According to his calculations with fate it would take about 200 years before the Devils first attack. That would be one thousand years inside of The Sanctuary, so he wasn't too worried.
One might think it would be a bit much to reach the peak of the Lower Dimension right now, but he knew it was necessary. The Devils were so numerous that it would take him to be at the peak to even have a fighting chance. Well, not really but if he wanted everything to proceed without any surprises then he needed to be as strong as possible.
Before he entered seclusion, he waved his hand and two people appeared in front of him. In front of him stood Amy and Celeste. Previously these two were with the other members of Twilight Echoes. Now that he had clone he no longer needed them to organize those worlds so he brought them back.
Everyone will enter seclusion until it was time and these two ladies would be cultivating with him. He looked at the two and smiled.
"Come on now, sit down."
Hearing this the two sat down without hesitating, but they kept their focus on him. They looked ready to receive any order he would give. Seeing them like this Akasha sighed a bit and spoke again.
"No need to be tense. Look I know I haven't fully laid out the organization of Twilight Echoes, but you two are mines. What I mean is you will be second hand; I want you two to be my most trusted allies aside from my lovers. So, relax and be yourselves because from now on you will go wherever I go."
Amy and Celeste eyes widened hearing this and small blushed appeared, they nodded and then Celeste asked.
"So, what should we do now?"
Akasha grinned slightly and spoke.
"Cultivate and grow stronger. I will cultivate for at least the next 200 years which will 1,000 years here. Once I come out of seclusion it will be time to dominate this entire Galaxy and at that time you two will stand alongside me and my lovers as we put our enemies beneath our feet."
His words were spoken casually as he shrugged.
Amy and Celeste nodded again hearing this and they prepared to cultivate.
Seeing this Akasha smiled and then spoke to himself before closing his eyes.
"1,000 years, huh. I wonder what I'll be by then?"