Chapter 1 Will You Accept It?

The world was filled with cultivators, fighters, mages, summoners, beast tamers...etc. There was no limit to what a person can choose. All these are for just one thing: To fight off the monsters appearing through space fractures later called Gates.

Humanity has been developing and became adept in clearing those Gates by the appearance Raiders. Each one has their unique powers ranging from the weakest to the worlds strongest,

The youngest generation who were too powerful and can clear any kind of those Gates was called "The Generation Of Heavenly Generals". Each individual whose ranking is classified in a single-digit own a personal domain and has the power to fight thousands.

Each Individual has an enormous background and has a clan backing them. The top Ranker of the Heavenly Generals Generation was Ryug. The king of fire domain and the most hardworking one.

As he was stronger, he was loved by all and always a centre of attention. He never abuses his power and always treats everyone equally.

He loved a girl named Caroline, the second ranker. She likes to show off her powers and bullies those who are weaker than her. As Ryug loved her, he didn't care about her personality. All he needed was her care and attention. One day, the snake bared its fang.

He was raiding a Gate that seemed like a tomb with caroline and her cousin, the fire magic swordsman. While he was fighting the boss monster, he was stabbed in the back. Ryug didn't feel anything until he coughed blood from his mouth.

He turned to see the person who stabbed him. His worst nightmare came true. Everything started to turn black. The person who stabbed him was caroline, the one he loved. His mind started to crumble.

"Why.." Ryug whispered in pain.

"Hehehe...Did you think a girl like me will love a trash like you?"

"..."

"You are nothing but a sacrifice"

Caroline for close to Ryug. Don't struggle your powers are sealed completely and if you struggle it'll only accelerate the poison inside your body. mercilessly Caroline stabbed Ryug's heart and took out a blood coloured gem. Ryug sputtered out more blood.

"Thanks fo the Origin core"

As Caroline said it. Ryug heard another voice,

"You finished there carol. Come here and kiss me"

Caroline's cousin Gilbert pulled Caroline towards him and gave her a passionate kiss. Ryug understood one thing everything that he thought about love was a facade.

"What are you looking at? She was always mine."

Gilbert sneered at the dying Ryug. Caroline looked at Ryug and said,

"I want my hubby to become the strongest and I never loved a loser like you. I just wanted to kill you and get your origin core make him stronger" she kissed Gilbert again.

Ryug's anger was at its peak. As the owner of the fire domain, he still had his connection over his origin core. The origin core in caroline's hand glowed,

"One last time, One last time...Aid me your strength" Ryug murmured.

The origin core in caroline's hand glowed.

At the same time, Ryug's eyes turned crimson red. He stood up and dashed towards them. Runes appeared in his hand and at the same time, the fire domain started to shake uncontrollably.

"Curse Of The Blood Fire"

"Curse Of The Hell Inferno"

Ryug yelled and hit both of them simultaneously. They were thrown out of the gate as the force was able to tear the space.

The fire domain lost all its power and became a barren land with no sign of life or power.

Ryug lost his balance and collapsed on the cold floor of the tomb. He felt his consciousness fading slowly.

"I guess this is the end for me"

Ryug accepted his fate as he couldn't do anything. But, a strong sense of hatred filled his heart. He wanted revenge but there's nothing he could do. He can't even move his finger. The poison slowly made its way to Ryug's heart.

Unknown to him, his blood flowing on the carved words on the floor. The floor lit up and a rune circle appeared above it. Ryug was shocked to see the magic circle.

Four runes in diamond shape appeared around the circular rune.

Runes started staking up above one another. Heavy pressure landed on Ryug's body, it seemed to crush him.

'I… I don't want to die like this.'

Power started to well up in the runes and it was only a matter of time until it descends.

Swiiiishhh….

'Only if, only if I had one more chance!'

Ryug's eyes shot open wider.

It happened then. The power on the runes shot down causing a mass destruction. Ryug's body was blown apart.

A crack formed on the floor.

'Wha-what's going on here?'

Ryug couldn't hide his astonishment.

That massive strike was only able to create a crack. If it was outside, whole city would have been wiped out without a trace.

It was then, the voice of a male he had never heard of before sounded inside the tomb.

[Atlast, I'm free. Bastard's sealing me because I'm stronger.]

Ryug couldn't understand any of that.

'No, hang on a minute. Besides all that, where did that voice come from? Am I not the only one here'

Too bad for him, the voice ignored Ryug's presence and continued on regardless.

[I'll take in a disciple and make hi stronger than me. Until then enjoy your time you old foggies.]

[I sense someone here. mmm...A mortal with completely damaged meridians and an inch away from death]

[It was your blood which awakened the formation I laid as a last-ditch effort. How about you become my successor? Will you accept it?]

A successor? Accept what, exactly?

'....'

When Ryug hesitated and didn't answer, the voice asked again as if to urge him on.

[There is not enough time left for you to make your decision. Your heart will cease functioning because of the poison. Will you accept?]

He couldn't tell whether he was hallucinating or not, but he still got to figure out that he was only a moment away from dying for good and his vision was blurry.

Now that the things had devolved to such a degree, he might as well accept it.

'….If you're giving it to me, then just give it to me already.'

"I'll accept it"

[Congratulations on becoming a my successor.]

FLASH!!!

Eleven lights escaped from the crack on the floor and entered into Ryug's body.

[Boy, now your body will be remoulded to escape this damn place. After that... let's deal with it after we escape this place]

After the voice finished speaking, Ryug began to experience the pain of his muscles tearing and bones crumbling.

"Whyyy....is....it....paining....so....muchhh"

Ryug asked while screaming in pain.

[The poison inside your body has corroded almost every part of your body. If that is left, even if you survive you will be a cripple for life. so it's necessary to rebuild your body and expel it]

After half an hour of screaming, Ryug finally moved his body.

Ryug raised his upper torso up. He then placed his hand on his chest and felt the vibrations coming from there. His heart was beating without a problem.

'I…. survived?'

[Yes, you have come back from the dead]

"It's not a dream. The voice and the lights entering my body. Everything is real."

[Sorry to interrupt you on your happy moments.]

It was then, the voice of a male he had never heard of before resounded within his head.

[Boy, This place will crumble soon. Get inside the crack, We need you to collect somethings from there]

Ryug looked at the crack and started walking towards it.