Asher's team stood together at the edge of the Wildshade Forest, each mber sizing up their companions and preparing for the challenges ahead. The simulated bio stretched out before them, a dense expanse of towering trees, tangled vines, and faintly glowing flora. The air buzzed with faint energy, hinting at the dangers lurking within.
Freya, looking around, twirled her Fla Hound Daggers, her eyes gleaming with excitent. "So, leader, what's the plan?" she asked, her tone teasing but expectant.
Asher crossed his arms, his crimson eyes scanning the forest. "We need to move systematically. First, map out the area. Liora will scout ahead for traps or enemies. Kai, stay close and use your illusions to mask our movents if needed. Caden and I will handle any imdiate threats. Freya, you're on crowd control. Use your flas to clear dense vegetation or distract larger threats."
Freya mock-saluted him. "Aye-aye, captain!"
"Also, make use of your World tree to clear things out , we are in forest use your ability, you are in your own Domain" he said as Freya shrugged " That's why I am not using it, World tree is powerful but it is also weak" She said as Asher tilted his head "what do you an?".
"never mind" she said as Asher just nodded as he nodded to others.
The team moved out, each falling into their designated roles. Liora crept ahead, her movents silent as a shadow. Her keen eyes spotted small glimrs in the underbrush—core shards, faintly glowing with magical energy. "Two shards, 20 ters to the east," she whispered, pointing toward a cluster of thorny bushes.
Kai created a faint illusion of rustling leaves in the opposite direction, drawing away a nearby predator that had been lurking. The team moved swiftly, retrieving the shards with minimal effort.
The further they ventured into the forest, the more challenging the environnt beca. The first zone had been relatively ta, populated by low-level creatures like horned rabbits and vine serpents. But as they crossed into the second zone, the air grew heavier, and the creatures more aggressive.
A pack of Shadow Wolves erged from the underbrush, their eyes glowing with an unnatural light. They circled the group, their low growls sending a shiver down Kai's spine.
"Freya!" Asher commanded. "your turn"
Freya grinned, leaping forward with her daggers igniting into blazing arcs. The wolves hesitated, snarling at the sudden burst of fla. With a flourish, she created a wall of fire, forcing the pack to split and giving the team an opening to attack.
Caden stepped up, slamming his fists into the ground. Jagged pillars of earth erupted beneath the wolves, throwing them off balance. Asher darted in, his crimson blades moving with precision as he dispatched two wolves with clean strikes.
"Behind you!" Liora shouted, loosing an arrow that embedded itself in a wolf lunging at Asher's back. He gave her a brief nod of acknowledgnt before focusing on the remaining threats.
Though he was fully aware but he didn't said anything, allowing them to score so points, after all thanks to his upgraded Blood Supre he can see a lot of powerful figures hidden and watching over them.
Kai used his illusions to confuse the wolves, making them snap at phantoms while the real team moved in for the kill. Within minutes, the pack was defeated, and the group erged relatively unscathed.
"Not bad," Freya said, wiping soot from her cheek. "Though you could've let handle them all. My flas are pretty efficient, you know."
Asher shot her a look. "This isn't about showing off. It's about efficiency and survival."
"Touché," she replied with a grin.
They continued deeper into the forest, encountering increasingly dangerous foes. In the third zone, they ca across a towering creature—a Golem of Thorns, its body covered in razor-sharp vines that pulsed with a dark green light. The core shard embedded in its chest was clearly their target.
"How do we handle this?" Caden asked, his fists clenched.
Asher analyzed the creature. "It's slow but heavily armored. Liora, aim for the joints with your arrows to restrict its movent. Kai, use illusions to distract it and keep it from targeting us directly. Freya, your flas can weaken its vines. Caden and I will go for the core."
Freya smirked. "Finally, sothing big enough to really burn."
The plan unfolded with remarkable coordination. Liora's arrows found their marks, embedding in the golem's knee joints and slowing its movents. Kai conjured a mirage of another golem, drawing its attention away from the group. Freya's flas burned through its protective vines, exposing the core.
Asher and Caden moved in, their combined strength overwhelming the weakened golem. With a final strike, Asher pierced the core, and the creature crumbled into ash, leaving behind a large shard glowing with radiant energy.
The team collected the shard, their spirits high despite the mounting fatigue.
As the trial neared its end, Reynold's voice echoed through the forest, signaling the conclusion. "All teams, return to the starting point. Ti is up."
The group made their way back, their collection of core shards safely stowed. At the clearing, the other teams were already assembling, so looking battered and others triumphant.
Reynold stood at the center, his expression neutral as he surveyed the students. "Today's trial was about more than collecting shards. It was a test of strategy, adaptability, and teamwork. So of you excelled. Others... not so much."
He glanced at Asher's team, a flicker of approval in his eyes. "Team Magnus perford exceptionally, showcasing coordination and resourcefulness. Well done."
Inwardly Asher rolled his eyes as he many tis had to use the Blood Manipulation to redirect his party from harm and also to let them attack the beasts at right points.
Freya nudged Asher with her elbow. "Look at you, golden boy. Winning hearts and praise."
Asher rolled his eyes but couldn't hide the faint smirk that tugged at his lips.
The students were dismissed, their performances recorded for future evaluations. Asher returned to his dorm, his body weary but his mind sharp. The trial had been a success, but he knew the academy would only continue to challenge him further.
Freya, as always, lingered outside his door. "Sa ti tomorrow?" she teased.
Asher sighed, closing the door without answering. Behind the closed door, he allowed himself a small smile.
"Hmm, it isn't boring as I thought, he laid there as he thought"
"But I guess ti to check it out" Asher mumbled as he looked at his System screen.
After obtaining the first rank in Academy he got an Cheat opportunity, and now he is going to use it.
"Do the Gacha" he said as System started to Roll the Gacha.
[ Congratulations Host on obtaining a Demi plane Cheat : Dark Existence Demi Plane ]
[Dark Existence Demi Plane]
Type: Demi-Plane of Shadows
Rank: ???
Size: 100 million square kiloters
Description:
The Dark Existence Demi Plane is a shadowy realm shrouded in mystery and dark energy. This plane exists in a perpetual twilight, with rivers of obsidian and forests of blackened, glowing flora. It's a place of intense power, suited for hosting dark rituals, cultivating forbidden resources, and nurturing shadow-based entities.
Key Features:
Shadow Nexus: A powerful energy core located at the heart of the demi-plane. It generates a limitless supply of shadow energy that can be harnessed by the host or entities within the realm.
Nightshade Grove: A sprawling forest of bioluminescent trees and plants, useful for crafting unique items or enhancing shadow magic.
Obsidian Forge: A volcanic region rich in rare materials like shadowsteel and obsidian. It serves as a pri location for creating legendary weapons and armor.
Void Gates: Portals scattered across the realm that allow for instantaneous travel within the demi-plane or to other connected realms.
Special Abilities:
Dark Entity Cultivation: The plane can nurture shadow-based lifeforms, making it ideal for raising a personal army of creatures attuned to darkness.
Shadow Weaving: Enhance all shadow-related abilities by 50% while in the demi-plane or while using its resources.
Infinite Expansion Potential: The demi-plane can grow by absorbing other realms or resources, increasing in size and capability over ti. ]
"Is it like my personal dinsion?" Asher asked, tilting his head curiously.
[Yes, Host. It is your own personal dinsion,] the system responded.
[This dinsion has been growing for billions of years, and countless ancient entities now inhabit it. Host should be ready to face them.]
Asher frowned. "How is it a cheat if I can't even properly use it?" he asked, his tone skeptical.
[Do not worry, Host. The strongest existence tied to this plane is now your servant after your successful binding with it.]
The system paused before continuing:
[Would Host like to bind with it?]
Asher nodded without hesitation.
Suddenly, a sharp flash overwheld his vision, and his mind was whisked away into an unfamiliar expanse. He found himself standing beneath a vast, dark sky, filled with swirling crimson and black clouds. As the image zood in, Asher realized he was inside an enormous hall.
Ahead of him was a beautiful black-and-red coffin, massive in size, exuding an aura of ancient power. He tried to move closer, but his body felt paralyzed. Just as he gathered his strength to approach, the image shifted again, and he found himself standing directly before the coffin.
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