"Boy you are my favorite one so far, Haha." The proclaimed old demon chuckled as he looked down on Atulya with a hint of amusement in his eyes. He was neither concerned nor bothered by uncaring look on Atulya's face as if he had been long used to it.
"Who wants to be your favorite, old monster and who the fuck are you showing off for?!" irritated by the other party actions Atulya shouted as he turned to face the demon behind him but the very next second, he almost loses his very soul at the very first glance at the figure in front of him.
His eyes went blank and his face gradually become dull and lifeless. There was nothing human left and the current him resembled more of a puppet than a human, a vessel controlled on command.
It was one of most fearsome demonic technique, known as Puppetry.
Demons are feared and famed for their wicked nature, superior illusion, and bewitching techniques all over the world, a weak-willed person was nothing but a sitting duck, serving oneself on silver platter before them fortunately Atulya was a strong willed individual or else, he himself would not be able to save himself from being bewitched by the demon before him.
But even with his somewhat strong will power he was barely holding it altogether, Afterall he was nothing more than a mortal, forget the current him even his past self will not be able to face even a weak demon not the mention such an unfathomable old monster in front.
"Boy you are the first person to dare talk in such a way to this emperor till date, this feat itself is enough for you to be proud of yourself, ha-ha." Unperturbed by the Atulya tone filled with disdain, the old demon replied calmly. "Capable enough to withstand this emperor aura and still able to force yourself to not knell even in the effect of my demonic technique. Boy you sure are full of Suprises and unawaken potential waiting to be nurtured." The old demon said with a hint of surprise in his voice.
He was aware of his powers and unlike others he was a full fledge emperor, a supreme being that once ruled over the world in his presence even Gods were forced to kneel and yet a mortal child was able to force himself to not knell even under the effect of his demonic technique. How could he not be surprised by something extraordinary like this.
'This child really is the best suitable vessel for my purpose but how come he still has not awakened his first chakra place. Moreover, why is he surpassing his bloodline?' the old demon pondered in confusion as he gazes at Atulya's body.
Under the effect demonic technique Atulya's body was in constant struggle even though he was in trance and nowhere aware of the happening his body was not giving in the slightest a feat something like this would have been impossible even for a veteran chakra master and yet His sheer will power made it miraculously possible.
But it wont last long as only will power was not enough to resist a demon.
'Forget it, forget it this child has too much of a pride and wont easily give in let not waste the effort of last two years in a single moment. I have already concluded all the test and not once he has failed to overcome but even surpassed my expectation several time. As for his weird body condition let just ask him for better explanation.' Knowing well about Atulya's character the old demon concluded to not push his luck as too much force might break a budding flower.
Thus, he revoked his aura and well as canceled his demonic technique and transformed into that of the size of a normal adult.
But even in his humanoid form the old demon looked as imposing as ever his chiseled face and starry dark red eyes was an imposing proof of how beautifully fatal being bewitched by demons is, despite being an old man his charm far surpasses even that of young people.
The very instant old demon canceled his technique the changes on Atulya's body also reverted to normal gradually. His dim eyes regained their focus and even his listless face become full of life and shined with determination again. The same goes for his body which was about to knell and break down but now stood as straight as a statue.
"What you don't want to cuss me anymore?" aware of Atulya's predicament the old demon strikes again while the iron was still hot, to assert dominance. He smiled wickedly as he glanced at Atulya's blank face.
" Hur Hur!! You sure are capable old demon, now what kind of trickery did you use this time huh?" Even though he said that whilst maintaining a straight face and uncaring look.in truth, he was completely drenched in sweat from head to toe, he was hardly able to control his body which was shivering in fear continuously.
'What was that I totally blanked out for a minute that was nothing like old demon past trick and what would have happened if he hadn't reverted me back wouldn't that mean….' Atulya didn't dare think further but even this was enough to shake his very soul. If the old demon had wished he would have lost himself in the void forever.
Well aware of the boy's thoughts in front of him the old demon replied with a pleasant smile "oh that was nothing just a ordinary level demonic technique I used, what did that changed your mind about my proposal?"
"Oh yes, your proposal huh? Let's not mention that for now. But you sure are Old-demon persistent though." With a straight up face and a relaxed tone, he looked straight in old demon eyes an amusing smile gradually formed on his face as he continued "at first you tried enticing me with several divine boons even promising me a way to heavens but I was still unconcerned and didn't fall for your demonic tactics, then you promised to give me several Divya Astra but even that deal of you was not able to convinced me in the slightest and this process has been continued since two years till date."
"I am quite confused why are so persistent, a demon of your caliber shouldn't be so desperate enough to even invest in a waste vessel such as me or is your soul finally running out of time?" this thing has been on Atulya mind like forever now.
He was aware of his current condition and it was most likely that he will not be able to overcame it as well but he refused to fall and be toyed in the hands of fate, this fight against heavens itself was the only driving factor that had gave him strength and kept him determined so far, else he would have kicked the bucket long time ago and prepared himself for Moksh.
But that was his choice as well as his only means of survival but the same could not be said for the old demon, from what he has seen so far, he was somewhat aware of the prowess and capability of the other party. Even though he was nowhere near powerful enough correspond to his teacher, he was a still a big powerhouse in his own right.
If old demon were to read his thoughts right now, he would have surely vomited blood.
"And today you even showed your true demonic form huhu, even using such a fearsome demonic technique on me. Are you done playing your silly games already? Truth be told that really took me by surprise I almost lost to you today, what you finally can't surpass your demonic nature any longer, hmm." Though he was afraid he didn't hide his disdain for the demon in his voice.
Even though he was able to remain calm and even put up a fake sincere smile on his face, he was totally terrified by today's incident. Only now was he able to found out the true terror of a demon. All this time he thought himself a survivor who had withstand and overcame several demonic tricks for past two years and even belittled other humans for being so fearful of demons not knowing that he was just being toyed by the other party all this time.
But despite all his tricks and sweet talk Atulya never dared to lower his guard in the slightest, he was aware of the consequences of falling to a demon worst be possessed by it. Even though the other party was only in his soul form and was nowhere powerful enough he was once.
And on top of that he was a demon, an old monster who had lived for centuries and was still alive in form of soul, given his prowess it should not have been very hard for him to even bewitch a heavens favorite genius to do his bidding. But why was he here even after so many years and why was he so obsessed with him, he was nothing special and soon his only hope to be a chakra master would go down the drain it was just but a matter of time.
'Fortunately, I did not dare lower my guard or else I would have really died today worse get possess by this old demon. Teacher was right demons sure are despicable they would go to any length to enjoy and toy which humans, to them humans were nothing but a means of entertainment.' When he thought of this his hatred for demons ignited once again even stronger than before.