Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 187

Chapter 187: Freshman Party Never Before Seen II

Without warning, the intense energy of Aiden’s destruction intent surged uncontrollably. The arena around him began to crack and shatter under the immense pressure. The protective barriers set up by the elders strained and finally gave way, unable to contain the force of Aiden’s unleashed power.

The barrier set up was made to contain the battle of powerhouses below Spirit Lord, but the awakening of Intent crossed that threshold resulting in barrier destruction.

Chunks of the stage and surrounding area were blasted away, the ground trembling from the raw energy being released. The students scrambled to safety, guided by the quick actions of the elders who were now actively trying to contain the destruction.

“He’s losing control!” Amora shouted over the chaos, her voice filled with urgency, her Spirit a big beast, Heavenly Step Horse, manifested behind her.

Ross stepped forward, his own spirit sword drawn. “Aiden, focus! You must regain control!” , He shouted in urgency, ‘ Please regain control we cant afford to lose you too’ he thought melancholy.

Aiden, surrounded by the golden light of his own power, could barely hear their words. Even if they had reached him, he wouldn’t have heard them, as he was currently fighting his own inner demon. He struggled to fight with his inner demon, sweat pouring down his face as he fought to reign over it before he took control of his own body. With a final, monumental effort, he raised his sword high and slammed it into the ground.

“Absolute Sever!”

The shout echoed through the air, and the golden light flared one last time before receding, leaving a long trench in its wake. The ground stopped shaking, and the remnants of the stage settled into a rubble-strewn landscape. Aiden stood in the center, standing calmly as if still in a daze, his sword still glowing faintly with the residual energy of his intent.

“What now?” Amora asked as she looked at Aiden, still maintaining her battle form.

Ross chuckled and stopped the manifestation of his own spirit. “He has now clearly defeated his inner demon. He probably will start to digest the gains,” Ross said as he waited for Aiden to wake up but then sidestepped as a Sword Slash filled with Destruction intent swept past him.

Ross, now no longer chuckling, looked at Aiden with a serious expression and saw him in a sword slash stance.

“Why is he back to attacking?” Ray asked as he unsheathed his sword and stood in front of Aiden.

“Leave him. What are you planning to do?” Amora asked as Ray stood in front of Aiden, who, with his eyes still closed, began to take another slashing stance.

“Me? I want to see the power of his intent,” Ray smiled and said, and then a purplish-black aura seeped from him.

“Lifeless Intent! He is using his own intent against him,” Amora’s eyes widened at the outrageous behavior of Ray.

“Relax. Who do you think I am? I will just block his move,” Ray rolled his eyes at Amora and then looked ahead as he sensed the coagulation of energy at Aiden. He saw his Moon Radiance once again shining, and then Aiden performed two slashes continuously, resulting in a cross-shaped clash.

“Good move,” Ray’s eyes lit up at such a move, and then he put his own sword in front of him. His sword blade got engulfed in purplish-black aura, and then the clash happened.

The golden-blue slash fought against his Lifeless Sword intent for a few seconds and then lost.

Ray fell silent and looked at his sword. ‘It was only for a fraction of a second, but his intent overpowered mine.’

Ray smiled. ‘What a promising brat.’

Ross looked at Ray smiling and asked, “How is it?”

“It’s above my intent grade,” Ray shrugged and said, causing both Ross and Amora’s eyes to widen, along with the other elders. They all looked at Aiden as if seeing a monster in flesh.

“We only heard of geniuses that may force you to spit out blood, but…”

“It is indeed a different thing experiencing it in person,” the elders smiled bitterly.

Once again, Aiden began his sword dance, but this time it was imbued with a single, all-consuming emotion that seemed to spell doom for everything, reducing all to mere dust. The elders watched, feeling as though they were grasping something profound, learning from the depth of Aiden’s moves. The students, however, mostly felt their heads ache when they looked at Aiden, causing them to avert their eyes. They were still not strong enough to come into contact with such powerful intents.

Ivan and Ramona looked at Aiden, both with different thoughts.

‘So, he regained his Destruction Sword intent. Good,’ Ramona thought, feeling happy for Aiden.

‘Impossible. How can he activate such a high-rank intent so easily and at such a low realm?’ Ivan gritted his teeth as he felt his chance of becoming Supreme Emperor slipping out of his hands right in front of him. ‘No, this can’t do. He will have to die,’ Ivan’s murderous intent flared as he looked at Aiden.

Ramona, the only one to sense Ivan’s murderous intent, sneered at him and thought, ‘This fool, he was defeated again and again until he lost his World’s Will Protection, and only then did Aiden kill him. It seems in this life his fate remains the same.’

She then ignored him as she saw Aiden opening his eyes and awkwardly waving at everyone. Seeing him like this, Ramona couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Anyway, it’s good you didn’t lose control or something, or it would have been disastrous for both us and you and this Academy,” Ross smiled and patted Aiden’s shoulder.

Aiden looked around, still trying to piece together what had happened. “Did I really… Did all this destruction?”

“You did,” Ross confirmed. “And with it, you’ve demonstrated a level of power and control that even we elders strive for. Your intent was profound, something that made even us learn just by watching.”

“And don’t worry, no one will blame you. After all, it’s normal to lose control while awakening your weapon intent. Ray here destroyed his whole tower,” Ross laughed as he patted Aiden and spilled Ray’s dark history, causing him to choke on his smile.

‘This bastard… But honestly, it seems we still have a chance. No wonder Ross was happy since the moment he returned,’ Ray thought, then shook his head as he looked at Aiden and laughing Ross.

“Thanks,” Aiden replied, feeling a mix of pride and relief. ‘This arena was made from material resistant to even Spirit Lords’ attacks. Now that I have damaged it, it seems my power level is once again elevated,’ Aiden thought.

“Just be cautious,” Ross advised. “Such power is a double-edged sword. Use it wisely.”

“I know, don’t worry. I am not someone who will lose to power,” Aiden said while inwardly adding, ‘Of course, I wouldn’t fall for the temptation of power. After all, I have Akashic Authority, which keeps my head clear of all negative thoughts.’

Ross nodded and then turned to look at the students and asked out loud, “Is there anyone else who wishes to fight Aiden and claim the rank one for themselves?” Ross looked at everyone, and everyone just bowed their heads and looked down.

Ross nodded and said, “Very well then, this matter is settled. Back to the hall and continue your training party,” he said, and then he vanished along with the other elders.

Marcus and everyone else bowed respectfully and then went back to the hall, where Aiden was now swarmed by many girls.

This caused both Chloe and Ramona to unite and protect Aiden like hens protecting their chicks.

Aiden on the other hand felt like he is back to his world where his girlfriends always used to help him from such girl swarms.

Aiden walled to balcony and stood there, gazing at the endless sky, he mumbled ” I wonder how they are doing?”

******

In the Celestaria World, two breathtaking beauties sipped tea and enjoyed pancakes, Aiden’s favorite. The silver-haired lady with blood-red eyes, Tista, looked at the red-haired and amber-eyed Sophia.

“It’s been years since we last had a snack time,” Tista said.

Sophia nodded. “Yes, being here reminds me of him.”

Tista smiled wryly. “You should leave this place; it’s better for you.”

A murderous intent flared from Sophia, but she sighed and said, “You know my race’s characteristics. Being so far away from Jake makes me impulsive. This place still has his scent, so I manage myself to some extent.”

Tista nodded and patted her back. “Don’t worry, he will surely return to us. You know what kind of boy he is.”

Sophia nodded. “I know, but… we should be ready to welcome more sisters,” she chuckled.

Tista snorted and mumbled, “Big stick pig.”

Sophia shook her head at Tista’s girlish side. Looking out the window at the starry night sky, she murmured, “When will you return, Jake? It’s already been 300 years.”