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Chapter 17 - The unleashed souls

The next day, Yohan mastered the sensing ability under the guidance of the man from the village. As he prepared to leave, he expressed his gratitude. "Thanks, man."

The man nodded. "It's okay, young man. Good luck on your journey."

Yohan started walking to the next village when suddenly his Siddhi spoke. "Ashura is dead."

Yohan stopped in his tracks, shocked. "Who defeated Ashura?"

Siddhi replied, "It was Lord Pyro."

"Who is Lord Pyro?" Yohan asked, bewildered.

"Lord Pyro is a god who made a contract with the Heaven God," Siddhi explained.

"What kind of contract?" Yohan inquired.

"Lord Pyro will be a god for 1000 years," Siddhi revealed.

"That's crazy," Yohan said, trying to wrap his head around the information.

"Okay, let's move on," Siddhi urged.

"Fine, let's go to the next village," Yohan agreed.

When they arrived, they found the village completely destroyed. Amidst the ruins, a girl was crying near a demolished house. Yohan approached her and asked, "What happened?"

She looked up, tears streaming down her face. "Someone destroyed my house. I don't know who it was."

Yohan frowned, realizing the difficulty of his situation. "Then I don't have any master to train me"

Siddhi offered a solution. "We have to wait here until someone arrives."

Yohan nodded, determined to find the next step in his journey. "Alright, we'll wait."

As they stood among the ruins, Yohan couldn't help but feel a deep sense of urgency and determination. The path ahead was uncertain, but he knew he had to persevere, not just for himself, but for everyone counting on him.

Yohan noticed a man running away from the village and immediately started chasing him. As he pursued, the man disappeared into a golden gate. Confused, Yohan stopped and asked his Siddhi, "What is this?"

Siddhi responded, "Just go inside."

Trusting his Siddhi, Yohan stepped through the gate. He emerged into a vibrant, colorful environment, a stark contrast to the desolation he had seen for the past week. The landscape was filled with lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and shimmering rivers. It was so breathtaking that Yohan stood in awe for a moment, taking it all in.

Realizing the man he was chasing had disappeared, Yohan began walking along a straight path. As he moved forward, he couldn't help but marvel at the beauty around him. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the sound of birds singing created a serene atmosphere.

Yohan's senses were heightened by the vividness of the surroundings. Each step he took felt surreal, almost as if he had entered another world entirely. Determined to find the man and discover more about this mysterious place, Yohan continued his journey along the path, ready for whatever lay ahead.

After some time walking, Yohan saw a small palace in the distance. As he approached, he noticed two gates within the palace: one emanating a white aura and the other a dark aura. Intrigued, Yohan stepped inside the palace.

A man emerged from the palace and greeted Yohan. "Welcome," he said.

"Who are you?" Yohan asked.

"I am the Heaven God," the man replied.

Yohan was surprised. "I am here to see you, sir."

The Heaven God nodded. "I know, Yohan, but to prove your worth, you need to defeat me."

Yohan's determination surged. "Okay, let's begin."

The fight commenced, but Yohan found himself unable to find any openings in the Heaven God's defense. The Heaven God moved with grace and precision, effortlessly evading Yohan's attacks. Then, the Heaven God used his power, the 1st sign of the God Fighting Style: Wind Pressure. A powerful gust knocked Yohan back, leaving him stunned.

"What is this?" Yohan asked, struggling to regain his footing.

The Heaven God smiled. "This is the God Fighting Style. You can call it god power."

"I see," Yohan said, bracing himself. "Let's continue."

Despite his efforts, Yohan's attacks couldn't even touch the Heaven God. Each move was countered, and every strike was deflected. The Heaven God's power was overwhelming. Yohan's hope began to wane as he realized the vast difference in their strength.

Desperation set in, but Yohan refused to give up. He knew he had to dig deeper, find a way to push beyond his limits, and discover the true extent of his abilities if he had any chance of defeating the Heaven God.

Yohan asked the Heaven God, "I'm also using the God Fighting Style against you. Why can't I use those signs?"

The Heaven God replied, "It's very hard to learn the signs. It takes immense control and understanding of one's power."

Determined to prove himself, Yohan concentrated, trying to grasp the essence of the signs. Suddenly, he inadvertently activated the 2nd sign near the dark aura gate. A burst of energy erupted, and the gate swung open.

The Heaven God's face turned pale with shock. "Hell God, close the gate!" he shouted.

In an instant, the Hell God appeared and closed the gate, but not before five souls had escaped. The Heaven God looked angrily at Yohan. "Why did you use that sign facing the gate? You've made a big mistake."

Yohan, realizing the gravity of his actions, apologized. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..."

The Heaven God interrupted, "It's too late for apologies. You are the one who released them, so you must destroy their souls. Let's make a contract: if you destroy those souls, I will help you return to Earth."

Yohan, understanding the seriousness of the situation, agreed. "I will do it. Let's make the contract."

The Heaven God continued, "You must hunt down and destroy the five escaped souls. Each one possesses immense power and will be a formidable opponent.

Yohan nodded. "Can I use the eight siddhi powers to help me?"

The Heaven God nodded. "Yes, you can. These powers will be essential in your mission. Now go, and do not return until you have completed your task."

With the contract made and a heavy burden on his shoulders, Yohan set off to track down and destroy the escaped souls. Each step he took was filled with determination and resolve, knowing that the fate of the world depended on his success.