Day 219, Thryndol — Northern Continent
The cavern shook violently as Thrynos, the Frostbound Sentinel, tore free of its chains. Its massive form, over fifty feet tall, was sheathed in frost-laced armor fused with its very flesh. Eyes glowing deep sapphire, it exuded raw divine power, instantly chilling the air around it.
Before Ashura could react, his system flashed with a bright, urgent alert:
SYSTEM ALERT: EMERGENCY QUEST INITIATED
[Objective: Defeat the awakened demi-god Thrynos]
[Threat Level: Beyond Catastrophic]
[System Support: 0%]
[Reward: Dungeon Key — "Sanctum of the Heir," Class Exclusive]
Ashura's smirk widened.
"Perfect… no help at all. Just the way I like it."
He readied his sword, Transcendent Wrath surging, black halo flickering overhead, violet lightning coiling around his arms.
Ashura analyzed the demi-god:
Absolute Frost Aura — slows all within 50 meters, clouding senses.
Glacial Shard Barrage — jagged ice shards, capable of piercing fortifications.
Icequake Slam — ground-shaking stomp producing spikes of ice.
Frost Breath — cone of freezing wind that immobilizes flesh instantly.
Summon Frost Beasts — wolves, tigers, and mystical ice creatures to overwhelm.
Elemental Fusion — can absorb and redirect elemental attacks, amplifying them tenfold.
"This is serious… even stronger than the divine guardian," Ashura muttered. "Let's see if you can keep up with me."
Thrynos roared, charging forward like a glacier given life. Ashura was already moving, lightning trailing every step.
The first strike, a massive ice fist, smashed where he had been standing. Somersaulting sideways, Ashura left a streak of violet lightning in his wake.
"Not bad… not bad at all," he murmured.
He drew his sword in a flash, Amethyst Lightning enveloping the blade, Transcendent Wrath black lightning enhancing every swing. Sparks flew as blade clashed with frost, sending shards scattering.
Vault and Kick: Ashura vaulted over Thrynos' fist, delivering a lightning-infused kick to its shoulder. Spin Slash: Sliding under the arm, diagonal slash of amethyst lightning across Thrynos' chest. Air Dodge: Cone of Frost Breath intercepted and partially dispersed by arcs of black lightning, killing a summoned frost tiger mid-air. Shoulder Slide: Landed atop Thrynos' shoulder, slicing through ice shards erupting from the ground, each strike infused with purple and black lightning.
"Stronger than anything I've faced here… finally a real challenge," Ashura muttered, grinning.
Transcendent Wrath Beam: Focused black lightning into a concentrated strike to shatter ice formations. Amethyst Lightning Blades: Split arcs targeting multiple frost beasts at once. Martial Flow: Spins, flips, and strikes to redirect Thrynos' elemental attacks back. Mind Games: Feints and sudden movements force Thrynos to miscalculate Frost Aura range.
Shards of ice and electricity filled the cavern as Ashura danced among enemies, dodging and striking with supernatural precision.
"You think centuries of sleep make you invincible? Hah! Let's see how you handle me."
Thrynos summoned ice spikes from the ceiling and frost wolves while Ashura vaulted high, black halo pulsing violently, raining arcs of amethyst lightning downward. Wolves and ice spikes were vaporized simultaneously.
Landing in a crouch, he slashed three waves of lightning simultaneously, ripping through the demi-god's reinforcements. The cavern shook violently, shards flying like shrapnel.
"Hah… this is what I train for!"
SYSTEM UPDATE:
[EXP Gained: +350,000]
[Level Up! Ashura Bellet — Level 130]
[Class Passive: Godslayer Mastered]
[Authority Reward: "Heir of the Nameless God" — Added Skill: Divine Rend]
[Dungeon Key Reward: "Sanctum of the Heir" — Instantly Unlockable]
Ashura's aura glowed violently; the Transcendent Wrath burned brighter than ever, black and purple lightning coiling around him.
Thrynos bellowed, staggering but still alive, frost cascading from its body. Ashura stood in the center of the storm, sword crackling with violet energy, halo black as midnight.
"Impressive… but this is where it ends."
Lightning and martial skill collided in a spectacle of power, a battle to be whispered for eons. Deep in the shadows, the Nameless God's eyes flickered, observing his heir, mild irritation and pride evident.