"Ugh-I Smell Like Barbeque", Complained Aavesh as he tried to balance himself after that Final Lightning Strike. Most of his clothes had long been destroyed and now he had multiple cracks and burns across his Body- Most of his meridians were destroyed from the Destructive Lightning Energy- His Legs were dangerously close to becoming fully useless while his hands held on Painfully.
He looked extremely miserable and hideous now- If his Mother Kriti ever saw this... Nah let's not get into that, things would become dangerous. The Minor Cosmic Tribulation had ended but Those Heart Demons were going to break out soon- Eon predicted that the worst case would be that they get out During Tribulation- But Luckily they had not broken out yet...
Aavesh could still feel Remnant Lightning Energy which had been causing havoc to suddenly calm down and this seemed to be a bit... Mysterious? Aavesh recalled this word when Eon was explaining the Whole Process to the New Mythic Path. 'The Lightning is extremely dangerous and - Mysterious'. Why is it Mysterious though?
In the Next moment the stable Lightning energy gently merged into his flesh at a very specific frequency that caused his healing abilities to improve significantly- It was like having small ants prick you but without the venom and instead with healing juice- That was what he felt!
It itched him terribly but he endured - and his body was healing at a rapid pace visible to the Naked eye- He looked at his charred hands which automatically shed off the scar tissue and replaced with fresh unpigmented pink skin. He then removed scabs all over his body... only to find out he had healed completely- Even his legs had made a full recovery!
'Is this Lightning that Magical?'
He immediately asked Eon,
"Oi Eon- You seeing this right? I have fully healed due to this... Lightning?"
"I am as stupefied as you are- I knew that when used intricately and gently - Lightning can help stimulate healing processes in the cells and relatively use the least amount of Telomeres when Healing but I don't know why it was like this now- Maybe because you faced an Upgraded Minor Cosmic Tribulation?"
"It could be due to the fact that your soul is different- I observed that you did something incredibly unique- you Merged the Substructure of a Mental Mantle into your soul- The changes it would cause are unpredictable..."
"It should be most probably be using some kind of fuel- Maybe Remnant Aetheric Energy- to perform such a powerful Recovery Ability. This is the only probable explanation- Given that you merged both consciousnesses together- you may have stored certain powerful abilities in your subconscious- Yes that is the only Possibility!" Eon managed to deduce this from what he had observed. This did not violate the Technique and served as the only valid explanation! But he quickly replied that there was more to come after Experiencing Cosmic Tribulation.
"But there is more to it-Plus the Lightning is Even More Mysterious as it should cause a certain Reaction to happen- In fact I was counting on that to help you heal and escape from the Heart Demons- It is the defining Process of remolding your body at the Mortal Stage."
"You are the Only Non Mythic Power Aligned Mortal to face Cosmic Tribulation- there will definitely be some interesting Changes! According to my knowledge, you should begin to feel more changes at any moment now-",
"WAIT WHAT! MORE CHANGES?", Aavesh was Flabbergasted! He internally screamed,'When does this end aaaahhhhh!'
"Yes-"
'Fuck My Life' Aavesh yelled out mentally in despair as he felt a ominous premonition that something was not right,
"Aargh!"
A deep pain strung across Aavesh's body- But what was this change? What was causing it? Heat Spread across his body like a wildfire- His New healthy pink skin tone turned into a Raging hot red skin Tone- He felt his muscles tighten and churn under this Pain. It was as if every cell in his body was undergoing a fundamental change- Like it could not except being ordinary anymore- Every thing he was experiencing here and now was reflective of what his Real Body was also experiencing"
He could feel his Bones breaking - flesh rendering - skin snapping again - his blood was coursing at high speeds causing his heart to beat an incredibly high speed that did would baffle Cultivators- He was completely changing! Even his mind was not left alone - His brain also seemed to process the sensations of Pain at high speeds! It was like his body was undergoing a comprehensive Overhaul!
Heck even his hair and eyes started to burn but before he could close his Eyes in Pain-
Aavesh suddenly looked up and Noticed that the Storm Eye was still there as if anticipating Something. But it should have left right? The Minor Cosmic Tribulation should only have 3 Lightning Strikes! Nothing More Right! Right? He felt uneasy at this- But suddenly Aavesh realized what Eon said - Upgraded Minor Cosmic Tribulation- Could it be that it was about to Launch a fourth Lightning Strike?
A Low Shockwave occurred as the Sky Rumbled for a bit- above Aavesh . But Nothing Happened?
He then saw something that made his eyes nearly Pop Out- The Tribulation Lightning which he had infused into the Ground began to float up like Light Fragments and converged on him.
"SHIIIIT!"
It was like a fourth and Even More Massive Lightning Bolt and it sank into him and caused a final explosion that broke the Blood Whirlpool Prisons holding the Heart Demons!
*BOOOOOOOOOOM!
The shockwave of the blast was too damn powerful! All the New Gods Watching were shocked at this unexpected twist- Only Irolin narrowed his eyes as he focused where Aavesh had been struck. Red Smoke covered the Mental Realm shrouding the Blast Location-
The Three Heart Demons converged quickly towards the Blast Location where Aavesh was-
Ghost Face spoke up first," Strange he was right here but I can't sense his despair- Do you both sense anything?"
Broken horns said in a grave voice," No his rage and self-hatred should be apparent but Why can't I sense it?"
Only Chained Eyes spoke with certainty but traces of confusion and doubt could be heard in his voice as he spoke," I still sense his guilt but for some reason, I can't pinpoint it- If I do my abilities tell me something strange"
The Other Two Quickly asked, " Tell us what do you sense Anyway!"
Chained Eyes walked forward carefully while trying to sense Aavesh as the Other two remained where they were- Then Chained Eyes changed his Direction again and again as if trying to pick a location. He looked back at the other two with confusion in his eyes.
Chained Eyes spoke in an uncertain tone, " My abilities tell me that he is-"
*BAM!
*POW!
A Red Hot Lightning infused Fist punched Chained Eyes in the back of his Neck through the Red Mist and sent him flying like a cannonball into the Blood Sea- his fate uncertain.
The Punch was powerful enough to create a powerful wind effect that tore a circular hole through the red mist and it revealed A Red Molten Hot skinny body of Aavesh with Blue Lightning Streaking across his thin Body in vein-like continuous patterns and his Irises were filled with Blue Lightning - But this did not hide the Powerful Muscle lines present on his body.
His Muscular Fibres were highlighted by the Bright Yellow colors that mirrored Lava and considering that he was absolutely butt naked - every aspect of his body burning bright and seemed to be in a constant process. His Body also had absorbed that fearsome 4th Lightning Bolt in its entirety and Lightning Energy was now coursing allover his body.
He would look quite fearsome if not for the fact he was a 7 year old- The Lightning which should have destroyed him was not harming him in the slightest.
Aavesh spoke calmly, " That was for beheading me before- Now the Two of you have a choice-"
*SPifff!
But Broken Horns immediately threw both of his horns like javelins towards Aavesh in an Attempt to kill him but Aavesh leaped forward fiercely and caught both of the Horns - stopping their trajectory with his bare arms. He looked at Broken Horns and smirked at him as he held both of the Horns.
*BOOM
Aavesh jumped back in a controlled manner, effortlessly avoiding the shadowy Tendrils of Ghost Face who had already penetrated the Ground with his arms.
Ghost Face's Face turned even more distorted as he tried to capture Aavesh with his Tendrils but Aavesh dodged him every time in an acrobatic Manner.
Suddenly the horns in his hands seemed to be struggling to get away from Aavesh but he held them on easily- He turned once again to look at Broken Horns and smirked at him knowingly- This infuriated Broken Horns as Roared Out Angrily,
"GIVE ME BACK THOSE!"
Broken Horns then charged at him trying to personally get the Horns Back- causing Ghost Face to yell,
"Are You fucking Crazy Broken Horns? Can't you see that I'm Trying to get Pin Him-"
But Broken Horns Did not care as he Replied Back while trying to punch Aavesh who dodged him quite nimbly, while still holding his struggling horns-
"Shut Up Dead Face! Fuck Off to the Side! Daddy Here Needs to do this Personally!"
Ghost Face Scowled at this and retracted his tendrils and spoke scathingly," Fine have it your way muscle Brain- I will deal with this Bastard My way as well"
He then turned into a shadow and disappeared from his spot.
Meanwhile Broken Horns continued his Pursuit against Aavesh furiously.
Aavesh calmly dodged all of his Punches and spoke again with a calm voice,
"You want these horns back don't you? Hey You know what- I'll Give them back... in my way!"
Aavesh then stopped moving and his feet clenched at the Ground while his Body Tightened in Power Concentrating Pose- Lightning Flickered from his arms into the Trembling Horns.
Aavesh closed his eyes and took a deep breathe as he sensed Broken Horns closing on him. His grip tightened on the Struggling Horns in his hands as he charged them with Lightning.
*Snap!
*Snikk
*Mulch
He Opened his eyes with Lightning flashing more violently in his Irises. In a snap Move He Threw The Horns back in an incredibly fast Speed that the Approaching Heart Demon Broken Horns could not move out of the Way in time.
They passed through his body like a shot from a Rail Gun.
*Spurt
Broken Horns Stopped in his tracks incredulously as he looked down on his chest to see two gaping holes in his chest and spurted out blood from his mouth. He looked back to see his horns crumbling from the Tribulation Energy on the Ground. It turned into charred dust before his eyes- sending a shiver down his spine as blood dripped from his injuries into the ground- He was stunned momentarily but Aavesh broke the silence,
"I infused some of this Tribulation Lightning into your horns- weak as they were, you have to admit Electrically charged ammunition have a good penetration rate- despite the cheap quality of your horns, Look at those holes- not bad if I do say so myself-"
"SHUT THE HELL UP BITCH!"
Broken horns Roared with extreme fury and Indignation.
He was angry! How dare this Bitch get so strong?! Now this Bitch stabbed him with his own Horns! He also burnt them to charred dust?! This was an unprecedented Humiliation!
He ignored his injuries and decided to maul Aavesh No Matter What it took- Physically he was taller than Aavesh by a foot and a half and had a more Demonic Physique with muscles fully developed! He Did not believe he could not pummel Aavesh to Death!
"Quite the Berserker aren't you? This Time I'll face you head on"
Aavesh spoke nonchalantly as he readied his Right fist with Tribulation Lightning and moved forward to meet Broken's Horns Fist as well.
Their fists collided-
*BAAANG!
Their Punch set out a mini sound wave and shook the ground a bit. But Broken Horns Trembled with blood trickling down his mouth as he silently stared at what remained of his Right arm- only Bones remained - While Aavesh's fist was unharmed.
*Ngh
Aavesh then Punched Broken Horns in His Chest with His left arm - further aggravating his wounds and staggering Broken Horns Momentarily- Causing him to bend down forward and Aavesh held him in a chokehold with his Right Hand and Elbowed Broken Horns on his Neck with his Left arm.
*SNAPP *CRACK!
Broken Horns Turned Limp and his body weight fell forward into Aavesh who shrugged him off to the side- But he was still Alive, Aavesh did not fully kill him yet- He accurately snapped two Vertebrae to paralyze him. Was he going to Mock Him Now?
*Huff
Aavesh closed his eyes and stood still to regulate his breathing from the fight.
*SNAP
Suddenly his Eyes Snapped Open and He launched a Powerful Kick to his right to an invisible entity.
*CRAACK
The Sound of Glass Shattering could be heard-
Line of Black Blood Fell dripped from his feet as the Invisibility spell wore off- Revealing two long Sharp Ghost Claws from Ghost Face's Arms - frozen mid air and Countless tendrils standing limp on the Other Side as if to Prevent Aavesh from Running away as reflex to the opposite direction when he was about to fend off Ghost face.
*SNIKK
Aaveh spoke with a hint of acknowledgement at Ghost Face with his foot still in the Chest-
"Not a bad trap- But you were not silent enough- I could hear the anticipation from your... chest"
Aavesh was able to sense the feeble heartbeat that was following his and Broken Horn's Battle as well- His Supercharged Senses were tracking every move Ghost Face made and Now...
His foot had penetrated the Undead Heart Demon's Chest and shattered the Ghost Phylactery hidden there where the Only Living Part of his Undead Existence was left- His Human Heart. It churned with pure hatred and despair for years and now it was beating weakly like it would stop at any moment.
Ghost Face's Outstretched Claws from his arms and Tendrils from his Body faded away revealing only the distorted figure of an abused child. He waited for Aavesh to Crush his heart with feet- Aavesh could do it at any time he wanted to - But Aavesh gently and carefully removed his Leg from Ghost Face's chest - letting him kneel down in a Gentle Manner.
Ghost Face only looked forward blankly with his Dull Eyes and did not say a word.
Aavesh sighed as he looked at the Two Heart Demons- There was something he needed to do and he-
*SWISH
In a Reflex he caught two chains that attempted to blind his eyes- Aavesh expression hardened in slight annoyance as he spoke out,
"You know- I am starting to get annoyed of chains- Come Out!"
Aavesh pulled the Chains forward, revealing a bloodthirsty Chained Eyes who had his neck bent at an unnatural angle but was still able to Move. He purposefully leapt forward with Aavesh's Pull and tried to stab Aavesh with Molten Claws Which Aavesh quickly dodged by sidestepping and performed a forward kick towards Chained Eyes- Creating some distance Between Them.
They Stopped Attacking and simply circled Each other- eyeing each other's movements sharply.
Chained Eyes broke the silence as he spoke out in a Devilish Voice filled with blame,
"Now- It was rude of you punch me in the Neck- look at what you've done- Typical Move Aavesh- You were always a dishonest character - performing sneak attacks"
Aavesh raised an Eyebrow as heard this and calmly replied, " So You are the Orator of the Three Heart Demons? The Master Mind? You do have a talent when it comes to your voice- I smell the deception from miles Away-"
"HAHAHAHAHA"
Chained Eyes Laughed out loudly as he smirked and spoke revealing a fiendish grin, " Deception Ha- Do you even Know what you speak off? Aavesh you should know that deception better than me here- after all, You deceived yourself into creating Me to hide from your Guilt- Come On Aavesh I am a manifestation of Your Guilt and Deceit- All those People who died because of You - All those Dark and foolish actions you did- You always hide from them- Like a Coward!"
Malice Erupted From his tongue as he spoke and Aavesh observed his statements and then retorted back, " Yeah You are right- I have hidden for far too long- But I am truthful now and I just want to ask, What the Fuck happened to your Eyes? Like those chains are literally pierced in! Damn thing must be painful! How do you even see? I'm just curious-"
Chained Eyes Facial Expressions distorted for a bit with irritation at the question but he restrained himself as he spoke with annoyance evident in his voice, " I don't see the relevance with your question here when I'm about to kill you- You know What I can Predict your next statement- So Stop- Any Last words before we decide our fate?"
Aavesh spoke seriously now," It is it true that you are a part of myself- that I repressed when feeling extreme emotions? Are all three of you a part of me?"
Chained Eyes stopped in his tracks and spoke with repressed hatred, " What does it even matter to you? Huh! I'll satisfy your final Curiosity- Yes We are repressed parts of you that you removed from yourself and let us be contaminated by Cosmic Rules to become Heart Demons- Ever Noticed why you became a shell of yourself in the End? Why you never improved and were just not enough to handle the problem?"
"It was because of this horrible process you did to yourself- You actually separated a part of your soul like a tumor unconsciously- We would always be one but we would never have access to you!- We could not connect with you or feel the light you felt!- Because you MADE US SLAVES!"