As soon as I spoke, the System's notification appeared before my eyes.
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[Quest Activated: The Forsaken Titan]
Venture into the Core of the Demon Realm. A long-lost entity, sealed away for centuries, is beginning to stir. Unleash it or destroy it before it wreaks havoc.
[Objective: Reach the Abyssal Core]
[Time Limit: None]
[Danger Level: Catastrophic]
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I grinned.
"A Titan, huh? Let's see what kind of monster they locked away."
With a single step, I activated Void Step, my body vanishing into the darkness.
The Descent into the Abyss
I reappeared in the middle of the Demon Realm's Core.
The sky here was blood-red, the ground beneath me was cracked and pulsing with dark energy. The air itself was thick with malice, as if the land resented my presence.
Before me stood a colossal black gate, its surface engraved with ancient runes that pulsed faintly.
Chains of pure demonic energy wrapped around the gate, locking something massive inside.
And then—
BOOOOOM!
The entire realm shook.
Something inside the gate was pushing against the seal.
I felt it. A tremendous presence. A being beyond comprehension.
The Forsaken Titan.
"Heh. Big guy's still got some fight left in him."
I walked forward, placing my hand against the gate. The moment I did—
The runes shattered.
The chains snapped.
The ground split apart.
And then—
The gate exploded open.
A thunderous roar erupted, shaking the entire Demon Realm.
And from the darkness within…
Two glowing red eyes opened.
Then, a voice, deep and monstrous, rumbled through the abyss.
"WHO… DARES… TO WAKE ME?"
I smirked, cracking my knuckles.
"Your worst nightmare."
The ground beneath me cracked and collapsed, unable to withstand the sheer force of the Titan's awakening.
BOOOOOOM!
A colossal hand shot out from the abyss—each finger larger than a mountain, covered in ancient, obsidian-black armor. The sheer weight of its presence alone caused the very air to distort.
Then, its full form emerged.
The Forsaken Titan stood at a monstrous 500 feet, its crimson eyes burning with raw fury. A creature of forgotten power, sealed away for eons. Its body was carved from an ancient stone-like flesh, covered in chains and demonic runes that still crackled with remnants of its imprisonment.
It stretched its arms wide, unleashing an earth-shattering roar—a wave of pure force that sent hurricanes ripping through the Demon Realm.
The sky itself darkened. The realm trembled.
And I?
I grinned.
"You're big." I cracked my neck, rolling my shoulders. "But that just means you'll fall even harder."
The Titan's voice boomed like thunder.
"INSOLENT MORTAL. YOU DARE TO CHALLENGE A BEING OF THE OLD WORLD?"
I lifted my hand, summoning my Gauntlets of Phantom—the metallic surface shimmering with energy. My black coat billowed behind me as my aura began to surge.
"Challenge?" My emerald eyes glowed ominously. "No. I'm here to crush you."
The Titan raised its foot, its sheer size blocking out the sky.
Then—
BOOOOOM!
It slammed down, aiming to crush me beneath its weight.
I activated Void Step—vanishing instantly.
BOOOOOM!
The impact caused the entire land to rupture, sending volcanic eruptions tearing through the battlefield.
I reappeared mid-air, right in front of the Titan's face.
I clenched my fist, my Gauntlets of Phantom burning with power.
"Take this—HEAVEN'S WRATH!"
I threw a devastating punch, the impact shattering the Titan's faceplate and sending it staggering backward.
The very atmosphere split apart, a shockwave leveling everything in its path.
But the Titan barely flinched.
It swung its massive arm, attempting to swat me from existence.
WHOOSH!
I dodged in an instant, landing on its arm and dashing up its shoulder with pure speed.
The Titan let out a deafening roar, then suddenly—
Its entire body ignited in hellfire.
"BURN IN THE FLAMES OF OBLIVION!"
A firestorm of apocalyptic proportions engulfed the battlefield. The heat was so intense that the very ground melted into magma.
But I didn't falter.
I activated Dragon Fear, my aura surging like a tidal wave of raw destruction.
Then, I lunged straight through the inferno, my fist glowing with condensed power.
"VOID BREAKER!"
I delivered a punch that ripped through reality itself, piercing through the Titan's chest—shattering its armor and sending cracks throughout its entire body.
The Titan roared in agony, blood as black as the abyss spilling from its wounds.
But it wasn't done.
It reached out with both hands, forming a spear of pure destruction.
Then—
It hurled it toward me.
The air screamed as the attack tore through space itself, its power capable of erasing existence.
I had seconds to react.
I clenched my fists, my black bones resonating with raw demonic power.
Then, I activated my strongest ability—
"BREATH OF DESTRUCTION!"
I opened my mouth, unleashing a beam of pure annihilation. The attack collided with the Titan's spear, creating an explosion.
As the smoke cleared, the Titan was on one knee, its body torn apart, cracks glowing with internal energy trying to hold itself together.
I descended from the sky, landing right in front of its head.
The Titan looked up at me, its once-mighty form now crumbling.
"IMPOSSIBLE… I WAS A BEING OF LEGENDS… SEALED AWAY BECAUSE THE GODS FEARED ME…"
I lifted my hand, summoning a sphere of condensed destruction—black, crackling, and humming with power.
"Yeah, well…" I stared down at him, eyes cold and ruthless. "Now you're just a relic of the past."
I slammed the sphere directly into its skull—
BOOOOOOM!
The Titan's body exploded into nothingness, the impact shaking the very foundation of the world.
A massive shockwave erupted, tearing apart the remaining battlefield.
And then silence.
The Titan was gone and I stood victorious.
As I stood amidst the remnants of the Forsaken Titan's destruction, the System Notification popped up in front of me.
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[AVAILABLE QUESTS]
Main Quest:
1. Demon King's Summoning
The Demon King has taken notice of your rising power and demands an audience.
(Reward: +10 Strength, +10 Intelligence, Unique Skill Unlock)
Side Quests:
1. Hunting the Abyssal Leviathan
A creature that lurks in the depths of the Abyss is terrorizing the Demon Realm. Eliminate it before it devours entire regions.
(Reward: +15 Strength, +5 Agility, Special Weapon Unlock)
2. The Rogue War General
A fallen Demon General has built an army and defies the Demon King's rule. Take him down and end his rebellion.
(Reward: +12 Endurance, +8 Intelligence, Combat Mastery Upgrade)
3. The Black Market Cultists
A hidden sect is selling forbidden artifacts that could destabilize the Demon Realm. Investigate and eliminate the cult leaders.
(Reward: +10 Agility, +6 Intelligence, Unique Passive Skill Unlock)
I smirked as I read through the list.
"The Demon King wants something from me, huh?"
I rolled my shoulders, feeling the weight of my recent battle still lingering.
"But first, I should make sure I'm at my peak before walking into whatever trap he has planned."
My eyes scanned the Side Quests, each one promising more power. More strength. More chaos.
I let out a small chuckle, my emerald eyes glowing. I looked at the options, contemplating my next move.
Abyssal Leviathan? A creature of the depths. Would be interesting.
The Rogue War General? A chance to test my strategy against an army.
The Black Market Cultists? A more subtle approach—might give me something unique.
My grin widened.
"Let's start with something fun… System, activate Side Quest: Hunting the Abyssal Leviathan."