Path to Dual Cultivation - Chapter 29: Stepping Stone

Previous Name of book - Ash Phantom -The Legend Reborn, changed..Auren Ryuki was born powerless in a world where magic defines worth. Forgotten, ridiculed, and overlooked, he is nothing… yet the threads of fate have other plans.Kids below his age, used to bully him, kicks him. Watching his blood dripping is like routine for him.even his father passes by, doing nothing.He wanted to became mage, so people respect him. treat him like, the way they treat his brothers.But one day, he encounter an old man. He gives him of hope of hollows mountain.All hopes on hollow mountain. Where he might became an exception and transformed into mage as he always wanted .As he meets Lee wang the old man who carries will of forgotten.Auren became..Mage ability - Mad Hunter.An special type of ability, which gives hunter techniques but in different way. This rare orb which makes inspire laughter and dance while fighting. which seemed as mad.Instead of rage he acts playfull.Instead of pain he feel pleasure.But in later journey.World of this story will expand like no other.Where new angle of reality came to play.Long ago, during the Grand Era, legends walked the world—warriors, mages, and beings whose names are lost to time. No one knows what happened, only whispers of their power remain. Now, a hunt begins: for the greatest power, one that could reshape destiny, ignite war, or decide the future of all.”Who will claim the power that was lost to the ages?“ the winds whisper.”Who will rise to challenge the fates themselves?“ As armies clash and myths awaken, Auren must step into a storm he never asked for. Powerless, unknown, but marked by destiny, he alone might decide the course of history.

“There is no fairness in this godforsaken world”

- Leo

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With the appearance of the ferocious beasts and hideous monsters, humanity was on the verge of extinction.

As humanity lost its hope, a few otherworldly beings referred to themselves as ‘Gods’ appeared and helped humans in creating new cities from the rumbles.

Before leaving the world, they left a special gift that could help the humans awaken their talents hidden deeply in their bodies as there were still monsters and beasts outside these newly created cities.

With the help of their newly awakened talents, the humans started fighting the monsters and beasts on their own.

That’s the beginning of a new chapter in human history as humans started becoming heroes.

In such a world, a 12-year-old kid was framed for theft and the murder of his adoptive parents by some powerful heroes.

Furthermore, they even planned to kill him and make his body disappear to avoid future trouble.

However, after 10 years, he returned to the city with a different name to take revenge against those so-called powerful heroes while trying to find out the reason behind the death of his adoptive parents.

“I don’t know exactly who you are and why you did that, but I will find out even if I have to kill all the powerful heroes in the city.”

Standing in front of the gates of the Phirie city, Leo muttered to himself with a cold look on his face.

Have you ever thought about what the goddess in your mind will look like in front of others?

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“What are you doing? ” he asked solemnly

“We kissed ” Lia confessed, finally letting the cat out of the bag. It was better for him to release his anger openly than giving her this silent torture.

“I'm not going to lie, I enjoyed it” She disclosed “It just felt so right like this is what a part of my soul was missing out on all these years but.... ”

She stared him straight in the eyes and asked “But as blissful as that sounds, why do I still feel guilty?”

His gaze remained unwaveringly on her's while

Her voice broke and tears began to slide down her face.

“W-why do I feel bothered? Why does my heart feel guilty when in fact I'm following it? why does everything seem so complicated with you? Why do I feel for you when I've already been destined for someone else? ”

Asher clutched his fist, trying so hard to contain his emotions that were threatening to surface but the girl's words were tearing his heart out

The tears continued to trickle down her cheeks “What is wrong with me ? ” she asked exasperated, and began to wipe her face with her palm obsessively.

At her sixth wipe, Asher stopped her and drew her towards him, staring at her with this odd gleam in his eyes.

His cold, smooth hands cupped her cheek and rubbed away a hot tear with his thumb.

“Nothing is wrong with you” He assured her, his thumb caressing her cheek while his eyes fixed on her's intent.

He was just conflicted, was it right to confess the truth to her now? All this time, he's been careful, what would happen if he becomes careless for once?

Maybe it's time to become selfish after all.

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Having two Mates?

What an absurd joke

Here comes Lia originally mated to a werewolf but an accident and conspiracy had her mated to a vampire as well.

Now she has to figure out the raging feelings she has for the Alpha of the silver pack and the Alpha of the Nicoli Clan and fighting off dark forces in need of her ability as well.