Chapter 6 — Hunger of the Abyss
The creature descended like a falling star.
Its massive body crashed onto the broken building, shattering concrete and sending shockwaves through the street. The air itself trembled under its presence, heavy with suffocating pressure.
No one moved.
No one breathed.
Even the wind seemed to fear it.
[Elite Creature — Rank D]Designation: Void DevourerThreat Level: Catastrophic
Ayaan's vision blurred slightly as the System's warning appeared. His body instinctively stepped back.
This was different.
Every instinct screamed danger.
Death.
The Void Devourer stood nearly ten meters tall, its body covered in shifting black armor that seemed alive. Its form constantly twisted, as if unable to settle into a single shape. Dozens of glowing eyes opened across its surface, scanning everything.
Then they all focused on Ayaan.
It had chosen its prey.
A cold chill ran down his spine.
The survivors behind him collapsed in terror. Some cried. Others prayed. A few simply accepted their fate.
But Ayaan felt something else.
The symbol on his chest burned.
A violent heat spread through his body as the Abyssal power inside him reacted wildly to the creature's presence.
Hunger.
An overwhelming desire to consume.
[Abyss Resonance Detected]Devour Urge Increasing
Ayaan clenched his fists.
"Calm down…"
But the energy within him refused to obey.
The Void Devourer moved.
Without warning, one of its massive limbs extended unnaturally, stretching across the street faster than sound. Ayaan barely dodged as the attack crushed the ground where he stood moments earlier.
The impact split the earth open.
If that hit directly—
Death was certain.
Ayaan jumped back, gathering dark energy in his hands. A sphere of condensed power formed instantly.
He fired.
The attack struck the creature's body and exploded violently.
Smoke filled the air.
For a moment, hope appeared.
Then the smoke cleared.
The Void Devourer stood unharmed.
Its armor absorbed the attack completely.
Fear tightened around Ayaan's chest.
I can't damage it.
The creature released a low, distorted roar. The sound felt wrong — like multiple voices screaming at once. The air warped around it as waves of black energy spread outward.
The survivors behind Ayaan collapsed unconscious.
Only he remained standing.
The creature attacked again.
Ayaan moved desperately, dodging repeated strikes that shattered buildings and tore apart the street. Each movement drained his stamina. Each near miss brought him closer to death.
He was losing.
Slowly.
Inevitably.
A powerful blow finally struck him.
His body flew across the street, crashing through a ruined vehicle before slamming into a wall. Bones cracked. Blood filled his mouth.
[Critical Damage Detected]Regeneration Activated
His wounds began healing, but not fast enough.
The Void Devourer approached slowly, as if enjoying the hunt.
Ayaan tried to stand.
His legs trembled.
Fear filled his mind — a deep, overwhelming terror he had not felt since the world ended.
Was this the limit of his evolution?
Was this where his journey ended?
Then something changed.
Inside his consciousness, he felt the Abyss stir.
A deep, endless darkness called to him — vast and ancient. It whispered silently, offering strength.
Power in exchange for surrender.
"Devour."
The word echoed inside his mind.
The symbol on his chest spread like living ink across his skin. Dark markings crawled along his arms, glowing faintly with forbidden energy.
Pain surged through his body.
But with the pain came strength.
[Devour — Forced Activation]Energy Output Increasing
Ayaan rose slowly.
His eyes glowed with dark light.
The world around him felt clearer, sharper — as if reality itself had slowed.
The Void Devourer paused.
For the first time…
The monster hesitated.
Ayaan moved instantly.
He vanished from his position and reappeared beside the creature, striking with overwhelming force. The impact finally damaged its armor, leaving a visible crack.
Black energy leaked from the wound.
The creature roared in rage.
The battle turned violent.
Ayaan attacked relentlessly, each strike fueled by unstable Abyssal energy. The Void Devourer retaliated with devastating force, tearing through the environment and nearly killing him multiple times.
The entire street became a battlefield of destruction.
Buildings collapsed.
The ground shattered.
The sky darkened.
But the more Ayaan fought, the more unstable his power became.
Strange whispers filled his mind.
Violent thoughts.
Endless hunger.
His humanity was slipping.
[Humanity Stability: 71%]Warning: Identity Degradation Detected
He ignored it.
Survival came first.
After a brutal exchange, Ayaan found an opening. He leapt forward and drove his hand deep into the creature's cracked armor.
"DEVOUR!"
A violent surge of energy erupted.
Darkness flowed from the Void Devourer into Ayaan like a raging flood. The creature screamed as its massive body began collapsing inward, its essence being consumed.
Memories flooded Ayaan's mind.
Endless darkness.
A shattered world.
Ancient beings watching from beyond space.
And something deeper.
Something waiting.
Ayaan screamed as the power overwhelmed him.
The Void Devourer dissolved completely.
Silence fell.
[Elite Enemy Devoured]Level Increased → Level 12Evolution Progress: 78%New Trait Acquired — Void Resistance
Ayaan collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily.
The dark markings slowly faded.
But something had changed.
He could feel it.
The Abyss within him had grown stronger.
And it was no longer silent.
As he struggled to stand, the System displayed a new message.
[Hidden Authority Detected]Abyss Candidate Status ConfirmedHigher Entities Are Observing
Ayaan froze.
Watching?
Who?
Why him?
High above the ruined sky, invisible to human eyes, vast shadows shifted beyond reality. Ancient beings observed the world like a game board.
One voice echoed through the void.
"The vessel shows promise."
Another responded coldly.
"If he survives… he may become a threat."
Back in the ruined street, Ayaan looked toward the dark horizon.
The world was changing faster than he imagined.
And he was being pulled toward something far greater — and far more terrifying — than simple survival.
The path of the Abyss had chosen him.
And there was no escape.
The creature descended like a falling star.
Its massive body crashed onto the broken building, shattering concrete and sending shockwaves through the street. The air itself trembled under its presence, heavy with suffocating pressure.
No one moved.
No one breathed.
Even the wind seemed to fear it.
[Elite Creature — Rank D]Designation: Void DevourerThreat Level: Catastrophic
Ayaan's vision blurred slightly as the System's warning appeared. His body instinctively stepped back.
This was different.
Every instinct screamed danger.
Death.
The Void Devourer stood nearly ten meters tall, its body covered in shifting black armor that seemed alive. Its form constantly twisted, as if unable to settle into a single shape. Dozens of glowing eyes opened across its surface, scanning everything.
Then they all focused on Ayaan.
It had chosen its prey.
A cold chill ran down his spine.
The survivors behind him collapsed in terror. Some cried. Others prayed. A few simply accepted their fate.
But Ayaan felt something else.
The symbol on his chest burned.
A violent heat spread through his body as the Abyssal power inside him reacted wildly to the creature's presence.
Hunger.
An overwhelming desire to consume.
[Abyss Resonance Detected]Devour Urge Increasing
Ayaan clenched his fists.
"Calm down…"
But the energy within him refused to obey.
The Void Devourer moved.
Without warning, one of its massive limbs extended unnaturally, stretching across the street faster than sound. Ayaan barely dodged as the attack crushed the ground where he stood moments earlier.
The impact split the earth open.
If that hit directly—
Death was certain.
Ayaan jumped back, gathering dark energy in his hands. A sphere of condensed power formed instantly.
He fired.
The attack struck the creature's body and exploded violently.
Smoke filled the air.
For a moment, hope appeared.
Then the smoke cleared.
The Void Devourer stood unharmed.
Its armor absorbed the attack completely.
Fear tightened around Ayaan's chest.
I can't damage it.
The creature released a low, distorted roar. The sound felt wrong — like multiple voices screaming at once. The air warped around it as waves of black energy spread outward.
The survivors behind Ayaan collapsed unconscious.
Only he remained standing.
The creature attacked again.
Ayaan moved desperately, dodging repeated strikes that shattered buildings and tore apart the street. Each movement drained his stamina. Each near miss brought him closer to death.
He was losing.
Slowly.
Inevitably.
A powerful blow finally struck him.
His body flew across the street, crashing through a ruined vehicle before slamming into a wall. Bones cracked. Blood filled his mouth.
[Critical Damage Detected]Regeneration Activated
His wounds began healing, but not fast enough.
The Void Devourer approached slowly, as if enjoying the hunt.
Ayaan tried to stand.
His legs trembled.
Fear filled his mind — a deep, overwhelming terror he had not felt since the world ended.
Was this the limit of his evolution?
Was this where his journey ended?
Then something changed.
Inside his consciousness, he felt the Abyss stir.
A deep, endless darkness called to him — vast and ancient. It whispered silently, offering strength.
Power in exchange for surrender.
"Devour."
The word echoed inside his mind.
The symbol on his chest spread like living ink across his skin. Dark markings crawled along his arms, glowing faintly with forbidden energy.
Pain surged through his body.
But with the pain came strength.
[Devour — Forced Activation]Energy Output Increasing
Ayaan rose slowly.
His eyes glowed with dark light.
The world around him felt clearer, sharper — as if reality itself had slowed.
The Void Devourer paused.
For the first time…
The monster hesitated.
Ayaan moved instantly.
He vanished from his position and reappeared beside the creature, striking with overwhelming force. The impact finally damaged its armor, leaving a visible crack.
Black energy leaked from the wound.
The creature roared in rage.
The battle turned violent.
Ayaan attacked relentlessly, each strike fueled by unstable Abyssal energy. The Void Devourer retaliated with devastating force, tearing through the environment and nearly killing him multiple times.
The entire street became a battlefield of destruction.
Buildings collapsed.
The ground shattered.
The sky darkened.
But the more Ayaan fought, the more unstable his power became.
Strange whispers filled his mind.
Violent thoughts.
Endless hunger.
His humanity was slipping.
[Humanity Stability: 71%]Warning: Identity Degradation Detected
He ignored it.
Survival came first.
After a brutal exchange, Ayaan found an opening. He leapt forward and drove his hand deep into the creature's cracked armor.
"DEVOUR!"
A violent surge of energy erupted.
Darkness flowed from the Void Devourer into Ayaan like a raging flood. The creature screamed as its massive body began collapsing inward, its essence being consumed.
Memories flooded Ayaan's mind.
Endless darkness.
A shattered world.
Ancient beings watching from beyond space.
And something deeper.
Something waiting.
Ayaan screamed as the power overwhelmed him.
The Void Devourer dissolved completely.
Silence fell.
[Elite Enemy Devoured]Level Increased → Level 12Evolution Progress: 78%New Trait Acquired — Void Resistance
Ayaan collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily.
The dark markings slowly faded.
But something had changed.
He could feel it.
The Abyss within him had grown stronger.
And it was no longer silent.
As he struggled to stand, the System displayed a new message.
[Hidden Authority Detected]Abyss Candidate Status ConfirmedHigher Entities Are Observing
Ayaan froze.
Watching?
Who?
Why him?
High above the ruined sky, invisible to human eyes, vast shadows shifted beyond reality. Ancient beings observed the world like a game board.
One voice echoed through the void.
"The vessel shows promise."
Another responded coldly.
"If he survives… he may become a threat."
Back in the ruined street, Ayaan looked toward the dark horizon.
The world was changing faster than he imagined.
And he was being pulled toward something far greater — and far more terrifying — than simple survival.
The path of the Abyss had chosen him.
And there was no escape.