" So which one of you peasants wants to die die first?" He said staring through group down. The trio looked at him with concern on their faces. " We can't beat him" Jianyu muttered in fear. " Should we try to run away?" Lian asked.
But Akaji kept staring at Ryujin. " It's to late now he'll never let us go" he said. Ryujin smiled " atleast one of you understands the situation I gave you all a chance but you don't take it now I'm going to show you the true meaning of pain for daring to oppose a noble" seeing this the friends all immediately got into combat stances.
" You can't all take us on at once" Jianyu said causing Ryujin to laugh. " Oh I'm going to enjoy this now come I'll show you difference between one who gained power through hard work and one who took a shortcut" he said he then gestures for them to come.
" I'll ready peasants and what's more I'll not even use my hands" he said placing both hands behind his back. Ryujin's eyes gleamed with amusement as he began to decimate Jianyu and Lian with one hand behind his back. His movements were fluid and effortless, his aura-enhanced strength allowing him to deliver devastating blows with minimal effort.
Jianyu and Lian tried to defend themselves, but Ryujin's attacks were too fast, too powerful. He struck Jianyu with a swift kick, sending him crashing to the ground. Lian tried to retaliate, but Ryujin caught her fist and twisted it, sending her stumbling backward.
Akaji's eyes blazed with anger as he watched his friends being hurt. He took a step forward, his fists clenched. "You're going to pay for hurting them," he growled, his voice low and menacing.
Ryujin turned to face Akaji, a mocking smile spreading across his face. "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots," he sneered. "Come on, peasant. Try to hurt me."
Akaji charged forward, his fists flying in a flurry of punches. But Ryujin was unfazed, his aura-enhanced strength allowing him to block and counter each blow with ease.
The fight was a massacre, with Ryujin toying with Akaji while hurting him. Akaji stumbled backward, his eyes wide with shock and pain, as Ryujin delivered blow after blow.
"You're no match for me, peasant," Ryujin sneered, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "I'm just getting started."
Akaji's eyes blazed with determination, but it was clear that he was outmatched. Ryujin's aura was too powerful, his strength too overwhelming. Akaji stumbled backward, his body battered and bruised, as Ryujin raised his foot for the final blow.
Reeling back his foot he slammed a powerful kick into his chest caving in his lungs. Akaji's body crashed through the tree, the sound of cracking wood echoing through the clearing. He layed there gasping for breath, his vision blurring as he struggled to stay conscious. Blood seeped from his numerouswounds, staining the earth crimson beneath him.
As he looked over, he saw Jianyu struggling to get up, his eyes locked on Ryujin with a mixture of anger and desperation. Ryujin stood over him, a sneer on his face.
"That's it," Ryujin said, his voice dripping with disdain. "I expected more from the both of you, but look at you both. Broken and crawling around in the dirt like the worms you are. I might as well enjoy myself."
Ryujin's eyes landed on Lian, who lay unconscious nearby. "This peasant is pretty enough," he said, advancing on her.
Jianyu's eyes widened in horror as he struggled to get up blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. "Don't touch my sister you creep!" he screamed, his voice hoarse with rage. "I'll fucking kill you!"
One of the recovered martial artists stepped forward, a cruel smile on his face. "Oh, look at the little peasant trying to protect his sister," he sneered, raising his foot and began kicking Jianyu in the head.
Akaji's vision began to fade as he heard Jianyu's screams of pain. He felt his consciousness slipping away as he stared up into the night sky,, he knew he was dying and he cursed himself, for putting his friends in danger for not being strong enough to protect them.
" Jianyu, Lian I'm sorry" he muttered allowing his tears to fall asleep he felt his breathing begin to slow. but just as he was about to black out, he heard Lian's scream.
His eyes flew open, and he felt a surge of adrenaline and rage coursing through his veins. Steam began to emanate from his body as he struggled to stand up, his eyes still closed as he swayed unsteadily on his feet.
Jianyu who was busy trying to protect himself from the multiple blows and kicks as he was being beaten by the multiple disciples was the first to notice. " Huh?" He muttered with his hands still trying to cover his head. The other martial artists sending the rapid rise in aura and chi pressure immediately turned around and where shocked by what they say.
Ryujin who was standing over Lians trembling form immediately turned around and his eyes widened as he looked at Akaji .The air around him seemed to distort, as if the very fabric of reality was bending to accommodate his growing power.
" I'll kill you" he muttered over and over before he suddenly opened his eyes as lightning began arcing through the sky s d when he opened his eyes they where now a fierce pulsing blue with blue bolts of lightning arcing out with two diamonds having replaced his pupils.
" I'll kill you all!!!!!!!!!!!!" he roared.
His body began to glow with a brilliant white aura, his muscles bulging and tensing as he powered up. The air around him seemed to distort, as if the very fabric of reality was bending to accommodate his growing power.
Six diamond-like symbols appeared on his forehead, pulsing with energy. The bottom symbol began to burn away, its edges crumbling as Akaji's power continued to grow.
Lightning crackled and wind howled around him, whipping his hair into a frenzy as he stood tall, his eyes blazing with intensity. The ground beneath him began to crack and tremble, as if the very earth itself was being torn apart by his rising power.
Akaji's roar grew louder, his voice echoing through the clearing as he continued to power up, his energy building to a catastrophic crescendo.
The wind began blowing with the power of a hurricane as he continued to power up. He clenched his fists and teeth as he continued to bulk up his aura pressure continuing to rise crushing the floor beneath him. The force of the wind was so great that it forced everyone to cover themselves.
Jianyu held onto Lian, who clutched at him, her eyes wide with fear." Jianyu what's happening? make it stop" she asked, her voice trembling. Jianyu shook his head. "I can't I don't know how, but whatever it is, his aura pressure is insane Akaji is this what you've been hiding".
Even Ryujin was forced to cover and brace himself. " What the fuck is this! This shouldn't be possible he's just a fucking peasant" he commented using both his hands to cover himself. Soon with one final roar Akaji released everything and a brilliant beam of pure white Chi shoots up into the sky briefly turning night into day and causing everyone to cover their eyes.
Soon the wind died down, everyone slowly emerged from their defensive postures lowering their hands from their face, their eyes fixed on Akaji in fear and awe.
Akaji had finally stopped powering up, and a brilliant white aura surrounded him. He looked down at his hand, his eyes widening in amazment.
" I've done it I've finally unlocked my aura" he thinks to himself he then snapped his gaze towards Ryujin, who stood frozen in shock. Without a single hesitation on his , Akaji blitzed towards Ryujin.
Who couldn't even move in time to try to mount a defence before Akaji thrusts out a palm towards his chest" " Stone Palm Strike!" Akaji shouted, his fist glowing with white chi.
The attack struck Ryujin with incredible force causing a shockwave that cracked the ground, as he was sent flying through multiple trees before crashing into a rock cracking it in two.
Soon Ryujin lay there, motionless.The other disciples seeing their leader now down turned tail and ran, abandoning their fallen comrade.
Soon Akaji stood tall, his aura blazing with power. Jianyu and Lian limped towards him, their eyes wide with both amazment and fear.
"Akaji, can you hear us?" Jianyu asked, his voice weak.
Akaji slowly turned towards them, his eyes unfocused. Then, without warning, he collapsed to the ground, his aura disappearing.
They rushed to his side concerned about him, but as they did noticed that the diamond-like symbols on his forehead began to disappear, one by one.
Leaving only a normal passed out looking Akaji.
Meanwhile
On a distant mountain range, a mysterious figure sat meditating beneath a peach tree. He wore white clothing made of the most expensive silk , and his long white beard and hair flowed in the wind.
He was an elder who's aura was a brilliant shimmering silver and it wrapped gently around his body, his face was serene a d peaceful as he mediated.
But as soon as he opened his eyes, it was revealed he had two diamond shaped pupils. "So, the first seal has been broken," he said, his voice low and wise. "It seems his time has finally come."
The old man stood up, his movements slow and deliberate. He folded his hands within the folds of his kimono, his long white hair dragging on the ground behind him.
As he walked towards the edge of the mountain, he gazed out at the cloud-covered landscape deep in thought. Then, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring.
Raising two fingers, he summoned a swirl of golden chi. With a swift motion, he swiped through the air, sending the ring spiraling away. The old man folded his hands back into his sleeves, a small smile on his face.
"That should help you," he said. "I hope the world is ready for the monster you're about to become."
His smile grew wider as he added,
"Grandson."