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In the year 2035, a colossal meteorite crashes into Earth—unleashing a new element never seen before: mana. The world is forever changed. Civilization reels at first, but a miraculous phenomenon follows: at the age of 12, every human begins to manifest a Soul Weapon, a unique extension of their spirit. Alongside this weapon, each individual awakens a System—a mysterious interface that tracks their level of progression, skill proficiency, and stats. Yet the System offers no shortcuts—only growth through struggle, battle, and blood.

With each beast slain or opponent bested, a soul weapon evolves, becoming deadlier and more attuned to its wielder. But this is only the beginning. All wielders bear a Soulmark, a glowing sigil that transports them to the Tower of Transcendence—a god-forged structure from another dimension.

There, they undergo 3 years of intense training. Only then are they allowed to challenge the Tower's endless floors. Conquering the first 10 floors grants the right to return to Earth and live in peace. But higher ascension offers unimaginable rewards: legendary bloodlines, mythical skills, ancient artifacts, and the promise of godhood.

After the first generation returns, Earth becomes a battleground for power, as guilds and factions rise to dominate the new world order. The age of magic, mana, and monsters has begun.

Amidst it all is Ankit Kumar, a boy from a small village in Haryana, India, who awakens his soul weapon—a traditional Talwar, shining with primal energy. With a heart forged in hardship and an unyielding spirit, Ankit steps into a world where only the strong survive. But destiny has greater plans for him than mere survival.

He will climb.

He will conquer.

He will ascend.

And in doing so, he may reshape the fate of two worlds.

Ascension Protocol: The Soulmark Era

Victory came with a scent—iron, ash, and something sour. Not celebration. Not relief. Something darker.

Blackhunt had secured Stronghold #7.

But the Tower was not kind to the victorious.

The next morning, Toni stood inside the war room with a grim expression. A translucent map floated in front of him, showing pulsing dots of hostile factions.

"Three guilds have repositioned near our location after last night's announcement," he said. "They're circling like vultures."

Raghav leaned over the table. "Let them come."

"No." Toni's eyes narrowed. "We're not ready for a second siege. Not yet."

In the lower chamber, Ankit sat cross-legged, both talwars beside him. His body was still recovering. That scythe—corrupted by cursed mana—had pierced through his soul weapon's aura briefly.

[Soul Weapon Status: Twin Talwars (Proficiency Level – Advanced)]

[Warning: Structural integrity weakened by Corrupted Strike]

[System Suggestion: Rest and Evolution Initiation recommended.]

He clenched his fists. "We need to evolve faster."

[Stronghold Evolution Boost Activated – 24 Hours Remaining]

[Training inside this zone increases proficiency, stats, and mana capacity.]

🏹 Meanwhile, on the Eastern Ridges

A scout from another guild—The Sun Eaters—watched Blackhunt from a cliff.

"He's more dangerous than we were told," the scout muttered. "That boy with the Talwars…"

He turned to his captain. A woman draped in golden fabric and chains of flame—Mira of the Blazing Halo.

She smirked. "Then we'll test his resolve. Not with a siege."

"With fire," she said, raising her hand.

💥 That Night – Firestorm Raid

They came not for the tower—but for the resources.

A hidden supply outpost 2 kilometers from Blackhunt's stronghold, stocked with food cores, medical elixirs, and artifact dust—was set ablaze by the Sun Eaters.

A single burning arrow was the only warning.

By the time Ankit and Raunak reached the flames, the raiders were gone. All that remained was their sigil burned into the ground.

Toni clenched his jaw. "They want to starve us out."

Kaido slammed his launcher to the floor. "Cowards."

Riya murmured, "It's working. We're down half our provisions. If we get surrounded again, we won't survive a week."

🌒 Side Scene – Asha's Discovery

While inspecting the ruins of the supply base, Asha found something half-buried in ash. A broken tower crest—a wolf head split in two.

But beside it, something else. A glass crystal etched with faint runes, pulsating slowly.

[Unknown Artifact Acquired – "Memory of the Fallen Pack"]

[Effect: Reveals echoes of a past guild who once ruled this floor.]

She stared at it for a long time before pocketing it.

🏴‍☠️ Back in the War Room

Eshan finally spoke, voice quiet and sharp. "We need to stop playing defense."

Ankit looked around the table. Everyone was tired. Frustrated. But still standing.

He pointed to the map. "We take back what was ours. Then we make it clear—anyone who crosses us, burns."

Toni stepped forward. "You mean retaliation?"

"I mean annihilation," Ankit said.

Toni smirked. "Then I have a plan."

That night, as Blackhunt prepared to move out, a new message flashed across the system.

📢 [Tower Special Event Unlocked – Bloodsmoke Fog Approaches]

🌫️ Visibility Reduced, Power Scaling Randomized

☠️ Strongholds may shift. Prepare for chaos.

And chaos was what Floor 4 would soon become.

Chapter 33 – Floor 4, Part III: The Price of Dominion