The Heavenly Road: God Hunters
Chapter 011 Aura Intimidation (revision)
A few hours earlier, shortly after Kenshin left his home for Asta's house, Taki arrived at the Helio Utake residence to fulfill his call. He was allowed in and greeted with a joyful smile on his face, attracting the curious attention of Helio Utake.
"Senior, what are you looking for? Coincidentally I was also about to meet you earlier," asked Taki Garaki. A joyful smile was clearly visible on his face, provoking the curiosity of Helio Utake.
"Your face looks bright. Did you benefit from your visit to the Holy Fire City?" Helio asked trying to read his mind.
Taki just smiled broadly as he shook his head, "From the events of two weeks ago, I gained a huge advantage. While heading towards the border of Senlin Province, I was confronted by dozens of rank 3 and 4 Unseen Beasts led by 4 rank 5 Unseen Beasts, namely the Long-Tailed Fox, Fire-Horned Bull, Red Wolf, and others, and the Fire Rooster. It turned out that it was all a test scenario that Mr. Ace gave me," Taki Garaki then took out a piece of paper that Ace left him.
Hearing the story, Helio Utake was immediately interested to know the whole story that happened. In just one look, Helio immediately knew that the note was indeed the result of Ace's writing. Even Helio Utake could feel the deep understanding implied in the writing, even though that understanding was only useful to Taki Garaki.
"He really doesn't take us for granted. I thought it was just a link between him and the Patriarch, but I was wrong" said Helio Utake.
"Yes, because of his help I was able to reach the King's realm. Although the temperament of the Ancient Gharib Beasts is bad, I can realize that Mr. Ace does not seem to be," Taki Garaki's timpan agreed with his opinion.
The Unseen Beasts and the Spirit Beasts were a similar entity that succeeded in awakening their own spirit power or because of the heavenly gift of their ancestors.
However, the difference lies in their status. Spirit Beasts were the name for the Unseen Beasts who had already entered into a Spirit Treaty Contract with Cultivators, while for those who had not yet contracted or were still savage and wild were referred to as the Unseen Beasts.
Helio returned the paper again to her, "From that, I was more curious about the four Rank 5 Divine Beasts you mentioned earlier. The reason is, the four are rare and powerful Gharib Animals. Did you catch him?" Helio asked enthusiastically.
Taki only smiled awkwardly, unable to explain in detail, but Helio Utake quickly understood his point. After all, behind the siege of Taki Garaki, the mastermind was Ace, who would certainly not let his fellow Conferred Beasts just die, especially those who had already reached rank 5, despite its higher status as an Ancient Gharib Animal Race.
"Ahh, come on, forget it. Can you not call me 'Senior'? Now our position is equal and it has been more than 3 years that you have served as the Elder of the Training Hall, so just call your name" Helio said with an awkward smile.
"Although I have been elevated to become one of the Sect Elders, it remains that you are a senior who has helped me in terms of cultivation," replied Taki Garaki.
"Yes, that's it then. It's up to you to call me what, but my purpose is to ask you to come here because there's a duty for you, "in the end Helio gave up on it.
Why did Helio insist on the call for successfully serving as the Sect Elder was no easy matter. Being an Elder of the True Fire Spear Sect meant being one of the top 30 people in the sect after the Patriarch and the Vice Patriarch of the Sect. The selection process was very strict, and one of the main conditions to be met was to reach the Senior Realm at the age of 18 or reach the King's Realm under the age of 25.
For those disciples or sect members who were unable to achieve those qualifications, it did not mean that their status did not rise. There are other statuses they can get. The disciples who had reached the Master Realm could join the special forces squad that walked under the Pentagram Elder, becoming the legal defenders accompanying the Law Elder, become a part of the training hall builder under the guidance of the Hall Elder, or simply become a sect member who only carries out the daily duties of the Sect.
"Tasks? What do I need to do?" Ask Taki.
"There are two tasks that you can choose from, one of which is to go to the Emperor's residence for help, or relay a message to the Temporary Defense Fortress in the Western Border of the Shan Province of the Demon Mountains. Which one did you choose?" inexplicably.
Hearing the first choice, Taki Garaki immediately swerved towards him, "Senior, are you jokingly asking me to choose the first one? Without a second choice, I can't do the first task. The Empire openly declared its involvement in this war. Although I strongly oppose the Emperor's decision, his actions are a wise choice. It's been fortunate enough that the Demons and Goblins didn't protest against the help of the resources the Emperor gave us."
"There is no way out to end this war. After all, what do you expect from barbarians like them? What exactly is the Emperor waiting for?" helio asked.
"If so, it's the same that we're starting another race war in the future. And don't forget about it, Senior," said Taki, instantly leaving Helio speechless.
"They do look barbaric and prefer a bloody fight, but they are not a full-fledged Devil Cultivator" Garaki continued.
"Alright, please explain what kind of report I should present to the Patriarch of the Sect. I will listen carefully," said Taki Garaki, ready to listen to Helio's explanation.
The dispute that occurred at the Border between the Huo Province of the Holy Land of Fire and the Shan Province of the Demon Mountains was a dispute that occurred between opposing camps but was still under the control of the same Empire, he said, the Arkhan Empire.
The war happened about 4 years ago, where the Demon Race and the Goblins who were the original inhabitants of Shan Province suddenly got an attack from a human Cultivator that killed thousands of cultivators in their race in just one night.
Out of wrath, the Lord Chief of Shan Province directly accused the Empire side of having oppressed them as a race with a high number of Demon Cultivators in the Empire, by means of committing mass murder even indiscriminately. The Chief Master argued that only the Emperor himself could do so with such a high level of cultivation.
The Arkhan Emperor was certainly shocked when the Lord Chief of Shan Province came to his residence with such accusations. At that time the Emperor himself did not leave his residence let alone carry out a mass massacre in Shan Province.
Of course, the Chief did not believe what the Emperor said, let alone the Emperor did not give an explanation or tell who the perpetrator of the murder was. The argument that the Emperor was protecting that person further strengthened the Chief Lord's doubts.
In order to gain the trust of them, the Emperor immediately spoke up by giving permission to search for the killer in the entire territory of the Province. The Emperor also asserted that he would not interfere in their internal warfare and would only provide assistance in the form of resources, unless there was a race that violated the ethics of life, like enslaving other races or races themselves.
After obtaining the permit, the Lord Provincial Chief was satisfied with the Emperor's impartial and fair choice. Shan Province then announced his movement to the other 6 Provincial Lords, but they refused because it would disturb the peace in Arkhan Empire and could have a bad impact. As a result, the 7 Great Sects in Arkhan Empire directly moved to the Western Border of Huo Province to prevent their movement.
The 7 Great Sects would not accept if the Shan Province entered or even ransacked their own sect, even if the Emperor had allowed it. That is why there is a war on the border at this time.
Upon hearing his report, Taki nodded, "Alright, Senior. I will definitely pass it on to the Patriarch."
Helio frowned, "You don't think I'm doing too much harm to him for letting it go?"
"I don't think so. The presence of Mr. Ace is enough to be a hindrance to any danger. Plus, I saw that his determination was quite strong and he also inherited something big that might electrify the cultivation world in the future" said Taki Garaki.
Helio shook his head slowly, what Taki said was true, but that was precisely why he felt more worried about Asta in the future.
"It was precisely because of his presence that made me very worried about him. The Wolf God Race is one of the Ancient Races that still exist today. Asta was indeed lucky enough to be born with a powerful Spirit Essence and be able to attract his attention. Don't forget what he did to you, which is only trivial to others," Helio said.
Taki held his breath for a moment remembering something, "Senior is right, if so it is certain Asta will be headed"
"There is no need to continue" Helio said, "I know what you're going to say and I also know that it's certain. Go now, who knows you might be needed there."
"Good, Senior. I leave," said Taki to him and he left his residence to the dimensional gate, preparing to travel across the region using the dimensional portal to the Temporary Defense Fortress.
A few minutes later, Helio heated the water to make tea, but suddenly the sound of a battle explosion was heard. Helio immediately abandoned his activities to investigate the source of the explosion.
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Going back to the present time, it never occurred to Asta that Ace would bite his butt so badly. Asta held his butt in pain, there was Ace's bite mark still felt.
"Aww!" Asta grimaced in pain as he touched the bite marks.
"Basic stupid! Ahahaha! Use heavenly resources to speed up his healing. Stop whining like a baby. Hahahahaa.." Ace exclaimed at him in a scornful tone.
"Is that how you act after biting my ass mercilessly?" Asta replied a little upset.
"Then what do you want? Maybe you expect me to bake you and eat you slowly? Stop whining and quickly heal it. Don't waste time on trivial things. It's better not to discuss anything before you fully recover. Especially regarding the choice of being your Spirit Animal or not," Ace once again told him to hurry back to recuperate. Flares laughed at the debate between the two of them, until he rolled on the grass because he was entertained.
"Finally I can feel my ass again," he said, breathing a sigh of relief as he stroked his butt.
"Teacher, can you stop laughing? It feels annoying to laugh constantly like that" Asta said as he looked at his teacher.
"I'm sorry, son. But it was really very comforting," Flares got up and wiped her tears that came out from laughing.
"The God's Wolf, can we talk now? We don't have much time, especially if you want to overcome Moegi so as not to force along," Asta told Ace who was still laughing at him. Asta was a little annoyed to see him continue to laugh like that.
"In addition, can you explain your rapid growth?" One of the most pressing questions in Asta's mind right now is his physical growth.
Hearing this, Ace smiled at him, "You think I'm just an ordinary wolf? You think when you find me that little one, it's just a baby wolf? Hey, Son. The salt I eat is more than the rice you eat," he said, referring to his size and age, which is actually very old and strong.
"So you've been hiding it all this time and just pretending to be a little baby so I can keep you? So how old are you really?" Ask Asta again.
"If you want to talk about my age, you better know that it's a hundred years sooner for you to know my age. But ignore that and get back to the original topic" Ace said, stopping talk of his age.
Although Asta knew that Ace was no ordinary wolf from his Master's remark back then, questions about his background were certainly stored inside his head. Maybe just waiting for him to know it all.
"Yes, okay. I'm indeed a 10-year-old boy now, so it's not yet time I know things that are far from my logic as a child," Asta was a little sullen and annoyed.
"Then, just get straight to the point, do you want to be my Spirit Animal or not? I'm not going to force you to be my Spirit Animal or anything like that" he continued.
"Pff.t..!! Ahahahaha...!! You speak as if you were my master. I will indeed be your Spirit Animal, but that does not mean I will be your pet. But before that, you must pass my test," Ace replied in an arrogant tone.
Asta narrowed his eyes slightly, "But haven't you been my pet all this time?" he said it made Ace speechless.
After a moment of silence, Ace then sighed and looked towards the sky. The weather is so clear with white clouds that are big enough to cover part of the sky, leaving cavities as the way of the sun to shine light on the world. The wind was blowing slowly as if the world was in a state of fine.
Ace looked at him for a moment before speaking, "There's a reason why I should be your guard first, and one of them is so that I can get to know you. There are many things that still cannot be explained, but is the matter of time not the more important thing?"
"What are you waiting for then? Let's start the test right now. Teacher, you'll be a witness" Asta said, asking Flares to be his witness.
"Now I am an Expert Spirit Master. Whatever test you give me, I will definitely finish" Asta continued, smiling arrogantly.
"Oh, so you're boasting of your Ahlim realm huh? What can you achieve with this Expert Realm of your pride. Really challenging the sky" Ace said, laughing.
"of course. With my current realm, I'm sure I can pass all the tests you're about to give me" he said with disdain.
"So yes, you think. You really still don't know yourself and act like you're pretty good. Then how about we start, kid..?" ace questioned his readiness.
"Yes, I'm ready whenever you want" Asta replied quietly as he put the horses on guard.
"In that case, I hope you can survive my one blow," Ace said softly.
"I'll give you back the words" Asta replies, dismissing Ace.
Just as Asta was about to unleash his punch, instantly the gravitational field increased many times over. His body immediately fell down as if a weight of hundreds of kilograms hit his back forcing him into a prostrating position.
"It! What the fuck! Akh!! My body can't be moved at all!" Asta's screams in the heart.
Asta tried to raise his head to just see what Ace was doing, but he only saw Ace looking at him in silence with great concentration.
"Damn! Is this Ace's true power?!" asta muttered in his heart. His eyes widened to see the serious gaze of his eyes that resembled those of a savage beast who was staring at its prey.
Asta was silent, overwhelmed by the pressure, and unable to just fight. His body felt the surrounding terrain increasingly weigh down his shoulders and continued to force him to prostrate. But the body that shook the great still refused to prostrate. Feelings of surprise and fear were mixed within him.
After a while of struggling to get back up, the results remain nil. There was no change, instead he was getting pushed down.
Over time, Asta Raiken felt his vision start to blur a little and his body was almost no longer strong to withstand the pressure.
"Damn it! Is this really my limit?!" asta muttered slowly, realizing that his body was no longer able to withstand the increasing pressure.
"Haha.... Have you decided to give up? Then what about that Expert Realm that you are proud of? Can't stand this kind of thing? Your Aura Control really sucks if this is not possible" Ace sneered.
In cultivation, not only did it increase the Understanding of the Realm or Body Body Body, but there was also something called Basic Control.
Basic Control is divided into 2, namely Spirit Essence Control and Aura Control. Basic Control consists of 3 levels:
1) Low, have control as much as 0-25 percent.
2) Intermediate, has control as much as 26-75 percent.
3) High, have control as much as 76-100 percent.
Basic Control is important, but not all Cultivators cultivate both. There were some who only cultivated Aura Control, and there were also those who only cultivated Spirit Control.
Listening to her scorn, Asta was furious and wanted to hit her back, but now he could only curse in his heart. His mind was filled with the question of how he could practice the Aura Control technique, if only his Master, Flares, or himself would never teach him at all. It was purely not his fault if his aura control was really bad.
On the other hand, a pair of eyes Kenshin Utake who from the beginning noticed only speechless surprised to see his best friend, Asta, suddenly fell to the ground and prostrated on Ace.
"Basic stupid! What did you say to make him angry like that!" muttered Kenshin Utake furious, seeing Asta seemed to offend Ace to the point of making him so angry.
Despite being worried and wanting to help Asta, Ace smiled at Kenshin, looking at him intently, moving his mouth as if saying 'One step you take is the last step in your life.' This makes Kenshin undo his intention to help Asta.
In that instant, he was silent and stiff. Not only can not move his body, even talking can not. Ace's eye gaze forced him to remain still in place and undo his intentions, and it was not just a gaze, but Ace directing a bit of his aura as well.
"If this is the case, what can be done. Looks like you can only rely on your strength, Asta," Kenshin muttered softly, hoping that Asta would be able to survive and not get hurt from the incident.
Kenshin is conscious, moving his body alone is not able to let alone provide a helping hand. Kenshin decided to remain silent and pay attention from a distance. While hoping Ace won't do anything too much to him.
