The Heavenly Road: God Hunters

Chapter 012 Go (revision)

"Just bother," Ace murmured softly in his heart after directing his aura at Kenshin Utake.

After threatening him to shut up, Ace resumed his activities, mocking Asta. Her clothes looked soaked because of her sweat flowing profusely. Even from the look in his eyes, it was certain that he was half a step towards unconsciousness. But before he completely fainted, Ace immediately retracted his aura.

After the pressure disappeared, then Asta could breathe a sigh of relief. His consciousness really almost disappeared if not for Ace pulling back his aura. However, instead of being able to stand up straight away, Asta collapsed to the ground because he was so tired.

"Is it just this much the ability of an Expert Spirit Master…?" sindir Ace laughingly watched him overwhelmed.

Asta did not respond to what Ace had said. Rather than responding, re-stabilizing the breath was the most important thing he was thinking about right now. Responding to his words will only make him more cornered with all the words and words of his bring.

"What am I supposed to do with that stalker? Do you have a way?" Ace asked Flares via telepathy.

"Leave it. Wasn't the goal here to deliver all of his pending belongings?" Reply Flares while looking towards Asta.

"Ahh, yes too. I forgot that I asked Helio before,"

Finished talking to Flares via telepathy, Ace again went on to comment on the flaws and weaknesses possessed by Asta. According to him, as a Spirit Master who was also born with a God Spirit, Asta Raiken was still very weak, despite being born with a Spirit Essence that was famous for its power.

"Your Spirit control has increased significantly, but as a Spirit Master, your Auramu's control is very poor, just like your previous Spirit control," Ace commented.

"But how do I..."

"Spirit Master is a True Cultivator that focuses on accumulating understanding towards the spirit, while the power of spirit essence is fixated on the aura it possesses. Even though you were born with a God Spirit that has the advantage of being the highest level of Spirit Essence, it doesn't mean that aura control is a trivial thing to learn," Ace cut as Asta wanted to speak.

Every time he tried to speak, Ace cut him off quickly before Asta could finish. While exhaling slowly, Asta tried to recuperate. Ace keeps raving about all the shortcomings that Asta has to make him yawn bored.

Again, Ace talks about fragile foundations, unstable cultivation improvements, weak spirit and aura control, and a lack of courage in the continuous forging of the body. His words kept circling around those words.

Although initially able to accept the rant and insinuations given by Ace, Asta was indignant at hearing it. Can't stand it, he retaliated.

"Shut up..!! You scorned me with such remarks as if I had never practiced. What right do you have to comment on my cultivation?!" Asta snapped back instantly, making Ace speechless.

"Lucky that I know Master so I can train well, but even so I am only a 10-year-old at the moment, have you been blind all this time?! If you do believe in what you said about the 'special wolf', you should have taught me about aura control from the start, instead of commenting!!" Further again.

The two of them remained silent without anyone starting to talk. Flares, who was originally still laughing, instantly came to a halt as Asta suddenly let out his emotions.

Ace was sorry for talking too much. Indeed, it really shouldn't have Ace constantly commenting on it. However, anyway, Ace wanted Asta to be as strong as possible in a short period of time. However, he forgot that Asta is only a 10-year-old child who still needs guidance in the learning process.

Ace apologizes to him and promises to take him to a place where Asta can cultivate faster. That place would also allow Asta to practice control of his aura and spirit more easily at the same time.

"No need to think about it, I'm just talking. Forget it," Asta replied as she dusted her clothes off the dust.

"Can I ask for a repetition?" asta asked for repetition.

"Repeating?" Ask Ace to make sure.

"Yes, repeat," cried Asta then darted quickly directing his punch.

"Well... Looks like you haven't learned from before," Ace murmured softly and seemed to casually welcome his punch.

Although Ace was standing with his large body, not a single blow managed to land on his hairy body. Punch after punch he continued to launch, hoping to touch it with his punch.

"With a body of this size alone, its speed was not at all different from its tiny shape. It seems like it will be quite difficult to hit him," Asta murmured in his heart.

Even so, giving up is not an option. Asta continued to attack, while adding a few kicks in each of his punches. Even Asta Raiken did not hesitate to exert his heavenly art fighting techniques.

With all his might, Asta applied all the understandings as well as the bare-handed fighting techniques he had learned. However, none of that is capable of it.

With his large body and torso, Ace did not seem to have any trouble avoiding those attacks at all. His swift movements really made it very difficult for Asta to be able to land his punch.

On the other hand, Flares evaluated the efficiency of the attack launched by Asta on Ace. Every few minutes, Flares immediately told Asta the results of his evaluation, in hopes of making him learn better.

Little by little, Asta improved his comprehension of bare-handed art better. Now, Asta was even able to perform some complex movements in a single strike.

Ace already knew that behind the progress, Flares was the one who purposely helped him by providing understanding and direction. Ace certainly did not mind that, especially because Asta could never match him, especially in terms of speed.

"Look, you still haven't learned anything from what happened before. Even if your understanding keeps improving, you won't be able to hit me. It still takes a long time for you to be able to rival me," Ace said.

"Omong empty! Just look, I can definitely land my blow on you," Asta replied confidently.

"It's true, you can hit me, but not your punch, but your stomach hitting my leg" Ace said slowly and kicked him so that Asta slammed into the back and hit a tree behind him.

Asta grimaced softly as he held onto his stomach, "Akhh, damn it! How's that possible?!" Asta mumbled in disbelief.

"What how is it possible? Anything can happen in this world. From the very beginning you should have realized the comparison of our powers is very far away. It's important for you to clearly understand your opponent's abilities" Ace said and sat down to him.

"How can I realize it, while your rank alone cannot be felt? You feel like you don't use heavenly resources at all, so it's hard for me to analyze your speed. Only when you hold me back with your aura will I be able to faintly sense your power from your heavenly source" Asta asked.

Ace laughed hearing that, "Of course. It's because I disguise it to the lowest limits so that only those who master high-level aura control can sense it, or at least those who are one level with me" Ace explained.

Hearing this, Asta was surprised not to play, because it means that the second level of Ace's basic control has been at a high level of understanding. Asta also recalled what Helio Utake had told him, so as not to underestimate anyone who could not be aware of his strength and felt awkward. Because usually they are high-level Masters who are hiding their identity.

"Ace, didn't you say my basic controls were fragile? Then why is this increase in my cultivation faster than the average person?" ask Asta curious.

"Do I need to explain what you already know? Control and accumulation of understanding are different. It is important for a Spirit Master to master both of them in order to fully display the potential of the Spirit Essence," Ace explained briefly.

"You mean a person's level can't determine how strong a person is?" ask Asta.

"What the hell is the conclusion you're taking," Ace instantly moved to hit his head.

"One's level does determine one's level of strength. Not all cultivators chose the path as Spirit Masters in Facing the Path of Heavenly Fate. There are many other heavenly paths, including the art of fighting without weapons which is one of the various heavenly paths that exist" he explained further.

The difference in the level of one's realm is indeed a benchmark of how much one's full strength is, but with the control of the aura or spirit, it can cover the difference in strength that is far away.

"Even though he and I lead you to become Spirit Masters, that doesn't mean you can't walk any other path. Because if you want to help him live and get his body back, you must also become a Forging Master as well as a high-level Medicinal Concoction. Your journey will be long and very tiring, but that does not mean it will be boring" said Ace.

Asta put on a sullen face to hear him, "Indeed will not be boring, but more to tense. I don't know what kind of place you're going to show me and what kind of enemies I'm going to face in the future. I'm sure it'll be more dangerous than practicing quietly here."

"In addition, I need to seek clarity on the disappearance of father and mother. Even if I can't trace the truth, then I must avenge this on anyone who destroys peace. Even the Demon God, if they were the mastermind behind it all, I wouldn't be afraid to oppose it" Asta continued.

Flares and Ace laughed at this. What valiant courage to challenge such a god without any preparation.

"of course. For that first I have to defeat you first" Asta said with a smile and his fist touched Ace's fine feathers.

"Look, I managed to touch you with my ability now," he said, leaving Ace speechless. Flares laughed at Ace who was easily fooled to the point of lowering his surveillance.

Although Ace's goal was indeed to become his Spirit Beast, but he really did not expect to lose by being fooled like that. Asta laughed with excitement because he managed to meet his requirements.

On the other hand, even the impatient Kenshin finally came out after feeling that the situation was quite calm, "Ahh, I'm sorry. But I can't wait any longer, there's something I have to say right now" Kenshin told Ace, who glanced at him.

Asta looked to the side to see him smiling awkwardly, "Ahh, Kenshin, so that's you. I think who," said Asta with a faint smile.

"Asta, I have a message for you from my father. I've allowed you to leave the village. If you really want to, then leave now before Moegi arrives" Kenshin explained.

"What?! Now either?! But I haven't packed my things at home. Then I have not said goodbye to the villagers either. Why do I have to suddenly?" asta was surprised.

"For all your belongings there's nothing to worry about, I've put them all into this storage ring" Kenshin thrusts the ring at her.

"This Ocean Jade Ring is a gift from my father to you, and I hope you use it as best you can. To use it yourself, you must have known it without me explaining it again, right?" Kenshin.

Just as Asta was about to open his mouth to ask, Kenshin immediately cut him off and told him about the incident moments before. Kenshin also conveyed his father's message so that Asta was careful and quick to return home.

A few moments before,

After returning from Asta's house, Kenshin immediately laid his body on the sofa. Today's incident made his head a little dizzy and heavy. Helio raised both his eyebrows in astonishment.

"What's wrong?" Ask Helio Utake.

"The son of a bitch asked me to rebuild his house from tomorrow. He thought it was easy to build the house" Kenshin snorted in annoyance and was later met with a small laugh by Helio Utake.

Helio Utake chuckled softly at her, "Listen, I want to talk important about something we're dealing with right now,"

"Another thing..? What's that..?" Ask Kenshin, curious about what his father wants to say.

"Listen to this, I want you to go back to Asta's house and meet him. Remember, don't let Moegi see you back there. You know what this is?" Helio said while showing him an Ocean Jade ring.

"Go and get all of Asta's clothes and belongings. You already know not how to use it, so hurry up," he continued commanding his son.

Helio handed the ring to his son. Nodding in understanding, Kenshin accepted.

"Then what do I do with his things, Dad...?" Ask Kenshin.

"After some thought, I decided to let him leave this place, and your job now is to make sure that Asta does not leave his belongings at once to thwart Moegi's plans to go along with him. Yesterday, Ryu told me about this. You understand that, right? Then take this and go to Asta's house. Take all the equipment left behind, then follow it in the forest. This is his chance to leave before Moegi realizes it" Helio Utake said.

"Yes, Dad. I understand," Kenshin said as he nodded. After that, he went to Asta's house.

After Kenshin left with the storage ring given by his father, Helio Utake let out a long sigh, "Maybe you are indeed destined to become someone very great in the future. Therefore, take good care of yourself" muttered Helio softly.

Quickly, Kenshin makes it to Asta's house without finding Moegi on the way. Kenshin breathed a sigh of relief. He thought, Moegi might be training right now, so that was why he could easily go to Asta's house without having to quibble on him first.

After finishing putting all of Asta's belongings into the ring, Kenshin continues his mission and heads to the forest, where Asta plans to find Ace.

After a while of searching, there was a familiar scream in his ears. From that voice, Kenshin immediately realized it quickly, convinced that it was the voice of the person he was looking for, Asta. He rushed to the source of the sound.

It did not take long for him to arrive at the location, where Asta was, but so he could not go straight to him. Ace immediately radiated his aura to where he was, so he stopped there.

Initially, Kenshin Utake was quite surprised to see the figure of a wolf as big as ten adults, but saw the pattern of his fur that exactly owned by Ace...

With Kenshin's help, he doesn't have to go back to his house to pack things. Also, Asta was able to avoid Moegi who was forced to come along.

"Ahh, so you have packed all my things, then thank you for packing them. In this way, I no longer need to return home," Asta said thanking Kenshin.

"You keep the ring well. Be careful not to disappear. Because it includes valuables," Kenshin reminded him.

"I will take good care of him. Then I say yes, my friend. I hope you don't miss me later. Oh, yes, please say my regards to others as well" Asta said goodbye to Kenshin.

Kenshin nodded quickly and told him to leave immediately.

"Come, Ace..!! We're leaving right now. We continue the conversation while heading to the place you promised it," Asta asked Ace who was only replied with a nod.

"Be careful on the road!! Remember not to lose that ring!!" Shouted Kenshin warning him to be careful.

Along with Flares and Ace, Asta began their journey leaving a place that Asta knew was just a slum village in the middle of the forest. When in reality, the residence was the Hidden Fire Shrine Village, one of the hidden places belonging to the True Fire Flame Sect that would be the site of the establishment of the new True Fire Flame Sect.

Without thinking of obstacles, without fear of traps, Asta eagerly began the long journey with his Master and Ace. In hopes, he could figure out the reason why both his parents disappeared, which was the main reason why he was cultivating and treading the Martial Path towards the Heavenly Path of Destiny.

"Take care of your health, my friend, Kenshin..!!!" Shouted Asta from a distance.

"You too, Asta...!!!" Reply Kenshin.