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In a world ruled by gods—ancient Greek gods, elemental deities, and even angels and devils—mortals are mere pawns in the hands of the divine. For centuries, humans have bowed before these gods, their fates decided by the whims of immortal beings.

But not all mortals are content to be ruled.

Amidst this divine hierarchy, Elias stands as a broken man, consumed by rage and a thirst for revenge. His family was slaughtered by the strongest of the gods, a being so powerful, so terrifying, that no mortal could even comprehend their true strength. Elias was left for dead, the ruins of his home smoldering as his family perished in the divine purge. All he has now is hatred and a singular goal: to gain power—enough to challenge the god who took everything from him.

His only hope lies in the Trial, a legendary dungeon created by the gods themselves. This dungeon is rumored to grant immense power to those who can survive its challenges, but there’s a catch: only the strongest can endure the Trial’s horrors.

Though Elias is weak, his burning desire for vengeance has awakened something within him—a mysterious ability known as Absorption. Whenever he kills an enemy, he can absorb their power, taking their strength for his own. But each victory comes with its own toll, and as Elias grows stronger, he learns that absorbing too much power can come at a great cost.

As he ventures into the Trial, Elias faces not only the powerful creatures of the dungeon but also divine obstacles set in place by the gods to protect their secrets. But with every challenge he overcomes, his power grows, and he begins to uncover the dark truth behind his family’s murder—the identity of the god who killed them.

With his newfound strength and a thirst for vengeance, Elias must decide whether to continue down the path of revenge, or to challenge the very gods who rule over the world. But time is running out, and the gods are not so easily slain.

Will Elias become the harbinger of a new era—one where gods no longer reign—or will he succumb to the trials and his own dark ambitions?


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Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Revenge, Adventure
Themes: Power, Revenge, Corruption, Divine Politics, Betrayal

Trial Of The Fallen Gods

[System Notification: Floor 35 - The Abyss Beckons.]

The moment Elias and Althea stepped onto

Floor 35, the ground beneath them shifted.

Unlike the previous floors, this one was completely silent. No wind, no echoes, nothing but an eerie void stretching before them.

A narrow stone bridge extended into the darkness, vanishing into the shadows. Below it-nothing. Just an endless abyss.

Althea took a cautious step forward. "A bridge?"

Elias frowned. "More like a death trap."

The oppressive darkness around them felt alive, coiling and shifting just beyond the edges of their vision. Something was watching them.

Elias snapped his head to the side. Nothing.

He barely had time to react before inky-black claws scraped against his arm. He jumped back, summoning a burst of Elemental Fury to blast the creature away.

Shadowy wraiths began crawling up the sides of the bridge, their bodies shifting between solid and intangible. Their hollow eyes locked onto Elias and Althea.

Althea didn't hesitate. She swung her sword, the blade slicing through one of the wraiths-but instead of dying, it split into two.

Her eyes widened. "Killing them makes more of them?!"

Elias scowled. "Then we don't fight. We move."

The bridge was longer than it looked. Every step forward, the darkness fought to drag them back.

A shadowy tendril lashed out, wrapping around Elias' ankle. He gritted his teeth and unleashed Primal Roar, shattering it with pure force.

Althea vaulted over an incoming wraith, slashing at the bridge itself to disrupt their advance.

The stones behind them crumbled, falling into the void.

They sprinted as the bridge disintegrated beneath their feet.

The exit was near-a massive stone doorway standing alone in the void.

Althea reached it first, spinning around just in time to see Elias leap forward-

The last section of the bridge collapsed.

Without thinking, she lunged, grabbing his wrist at the last second.

But the darkness below pulled harder.

Shadowy hands grasped Elias' legs, trying to drag him down.

Electricity surged around him. With a furious roar, he unleashed Divine Judgment-

A massive bolt of lightning exploded downward, shattering the abyss.

The wraiths screamed as they disintegrated, the sheer force of the attack tearing through the void.

With one last push, Elias grabbed the edge of the doorway, pulling himself up.

Althea collapsed beside him, panting. "That was too close."

Elias exhaled, glancing back at the abyss. It was already reforming, the darkness closing in as if nothing had happened.

This floor wasn't meant to be fought.

It was meant to swallow those who hesitated.

[System Notification: Floor 35 Cleared.]

As the stone door creaked open, revealing the next challenge, Elias pushed himself up.

Chapter 43 The Abyss Beckons (Floor 35)