Clash of Titans: Celestial Rumble

A tremendous power, a blinding light, awakened the inhabitants of all the kingdoms in Aerca. They were left stunned by the destruction of the Tavanise moon, which had been under the control of Tava/Taf, the brother of the demon king Sova, since 1500 BO (Before Ovazhila). This event had long influenced the culture of Aerca and now had the potential to ignite a major conflict. Sova appeared behind Yorian, delivering a sudden blow while saying, "You damn idiot."

Yorian realized his mistake and tried to apologize, as the destruction of the Tavanise moon was beyond his expectation.

"Calm down, man. I'm sorry for my stupidity," he said, trying to soothe Sova.

"You're a professor, you should think more, you fool! This could start a goddamn war!" Sova said, enraged.

"Relax. I know the solution. System recovery—" Yorian began.

"Hey, stupid, that's going to cost a huge amount of energy," Sova scoffed.

"Well, you're the strongest entity in the universe. Why don't you do the recovery yourself?" Yorian asked.

"It's pointless. She already knows, and it's still going to cause trouble," Sova replied.

"And you'd better not go to the academy for a while. It's too dangerous because Tava can detect you," Sova advised.

"Hmm, I know that. But she isn't an overly angry person, right?" Yorian asked.

"When she's angry, she's really angry. But when she's kind, she's really kind. But for this case, I think it's different," Sova said.

"Then why don't I try? I'm still going to school," Yorian stated.

"Fine, but I'll secretly accompany you," Sova conceded.

"Alright, I'll go find my sister—" Yorian said.

"Boo!" Ariana said, startling him.

"GAH! Stop doing that, you almost gave me a heart attack!" Yorian exclaimed in surprise.

"Hehe, I was just messing around. Are you going to school? It looks like the sun is about to rise in Ltiktra," Ariana said.

With Ariana now by his side, they flew at high speed, like a falling meteor, towards Yuntanglian Academy. They landed just outside the academy gates, where they could hear people talking about the destroyed Tavanise moon.

They were in a panic, fearing that this was an attack from the Va tribe and could lead to a great war like in the past. Yorian hoped the war wouldn't reach Aelonisova. He simply walked past them.

Ariana and Yorian chatted as they headed to the hall where the new students would have their power levels checked. Upon arriving, they took their seats and listened to the headmaster's welcoming speech for the students who had passed the written exam.

The headmaster stepped onto the podium, looking at the rows of young faces filled with hope and nervousness. The hall was quiet, with only the occasional whisper.

"Welcome, honored students of Yuntanglian," the headmaster's voice boomed, yet it was gentle. "I offer my highest praise to all of you. You have successfully passed the written examination, the first filter that tests your intellect and knowledge."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room. His expression, usually calm, now carried a hint of a heavy burden.

"However, as we have all witnessed... the sky above Aelonisova has changed," he continued, his voice lowering. "One of our two loyal guardians of the night is gone. This cosmic event that shook our sky is a reminder that this world is full of uncertainty, and the challenges that await are far greater than we could have ever imagined."

"Yuntanglian Academy was founded not only to sharpen your power but also to forge your character, wisdom, and readiness for all possibilities. Today, we begin the second phase: the power check."

"Do not see this as a judgment of yourselves. See it as the first step to understanding your true potential. The machine you are about to use is a tool to identify your attributes and power levels, helping our instructors design the most suitable path for each individual."

"The future of Aelonisova, and the balance of this universe, rests in your hands. Show us your best potential. And remember, the greatest power is not one that can destroy, but one that can protect. Good luck."

The headmaster ended his speech and left the podium, gesturing to the staff to begin the power checking process.

One by one, the students stepped up for their power check. As expected, most were at levels 1-5, which was normal for children aged 4-8. They continued until it was Yorian's sister Ariana's turn. She walked forward, cheerful and optimistic, towards the large stone block.

Ariana placed her hand on the block, and the teacher instructed her to release her power. She did, and the machine nearly shattered, radiating an immense aura of energy. The auras of water, earth, wind, fire, light, and darkness astonished everyone.

When the staff checked the results, they were shocked. The machine had hit its maximum limit: level 30. Everyone was equally surprised, as it meant Ariana was at the peak of the Kilyasyiq Hanxuan (Senior Student Realm), a level incredibly high for her age.

Ariana was overjoyed and even flicked Yorian's forehead.

"See? I'm stronger than you," she said smugly.

"Ariana, I haven't even shown you my power yet," Yorian said, a vein pulsing on his forehead.

Suddenly, people turned to look at someone with a strong scent of perfume. Yorian saw her. He didn't know who she was, but from the students' whispers behind him, he heard she was Princess Que Yanwe Lin of the Ltiktra Kingdom, considered the royal family's golden child.

She glanced at Ariana and then turned away haughtily, which annoyed Ariana, but Yorian stopped her from reacting.

When it was Yanwe's turn, she placed her hand on the stone block and released her power with great force, unleashing an aura of Heicain Masu Yooy Oyyo (Sacred Fire Smoke Fog Flame) in a foggy white color. The sight left all the students stunned.

The result was level 25 Kilyasyiq Hanxuan, a mid-tier level. Although level 25 was a high rank, Yanwe was furious, feeling defeated by someone she didn't even know. Ariana, being mischievous, began to mock her.

An angry Yanwe unleashed Heicain Masu Yooy Oyyo, which Ariana countered with her own Heicain Ma (Sacred Fire Flame). The clash of the two attacks terrified the onlookers until the headmaster intervened, scolding Ariana.

Ariana and Yanwe stared at each other with intense hatred. When they were told to shake hands to end the dispute, they did so, but continued to release their fire auras, their hatred still palpable.

Annoyed, Yorian stepped between them to break them up. Ariana was upset at first, until he flicked her forehead to get her to stop causing trouble, especially in front of someone with such high status as Yanwe.

Then, he turned around, bowed, and apologized to Yanwe. Yanwe was still angry at first, but after a moment, she accepted, though she still clearly hated Ariana.

The staff had forgotten about Yorian, and they quickly told him to come forward. He walked to the block, and the teacher told him to release all his power. He obeyed.

Yorian unleashed his powers: gravity, which made everyone feel an immense pressure; creation (strong and weak nuclear forces), which generated intense heat; electromagnetism, which made the surrounding metal vibrate and produce electricity; and finally, light and darkness, which manifested as a Yin-Yang symbol under his feet.

The immense energy he released made the large stone block tremble violently, emitting a blinding light. Everyone was blinded for a moment, and then a loud bang echoed as the stone block instantly shattered, leaving the staff bewildered.

"We don't know what your level is, but it seems you are at Kilyasyiq Tǎocein or even higher."

Everyone was shocked. Yorian turned to look at the other students; most of them were terrified of him, but he didn't care. Yanwe, however, showed a clear interest in his power.

But soon after, the conditions outside grew strange. A sacred, immense power descended, its sheer weight pressing down on everyone, forcing them to their knees as if under the gaze of a god. The air grew heavy, thick with a mysterious, overwhelming presence.

A demonic figure emerged from a portal that opened out of nowhere. But unlike other demons, he looked like a normal human, not a strange shape like Sova. He descended calmly, yet carried a massive amount of energy. Yorian could feel the incredibly rich Quts emanating from him.

"Your Majesty, SD.CAP (Supremo Deliberatus CAPAPASTAF) DS.CAP (Divinum Supremus CAPAPASTAF) Tava, what are you doing here?" the headmaster asked softly.

"Are you aware of what you do not know? That someone who destroyed the Tavanise moon is here?" Tava said in a serious voice.

Yorian remained calm, hoping it would keep him from being discovered, but Tava was able to deduce that he was the culprit. He pulled Yorian with gravity, choking his neck. This infuriated Ariana, who immediately attacked Tava with her six magical attributes. But it was useless; Tava simply swatted her away with his aura.

Yanwe, who was shocked to see Yorian being choked, suddenly joined the attack, which surprised everyone. But she denied it, claiming her fire was unstable. Yorian knew from her body language—glancing around, fidgeting with her hands and feet—that she was lying and had an ulterior motive.

Yorian looked at her face more closely, wondering if the slight redness was from her makeup or something else. He was confused, and then Tava distracted him.

"Who is this? Is she someone who loves you? It's interesting to have two people with six attributes. Who gave them to you?" Tava asked.

"What if I told you it was your brother?" Yorian replied.

"Sova? Ah, I should have known. That bastard brother of mine gave you the fundamental attributes too, and now he wants to start a war with his heir? Oh, I see," Tava said.

"I apologize, but there seems to be a misunderstanding. I did not intend to start a war by destroying the Tavanise moon. I was only protecting it from some unknown aliens who wanted to attack, and I accidentally destroyed it while fighting them," Yorian answered.

"Aliens? Where did you learn about the word 'advanced civilization' in the library of the divine realm? And you should know, if those aliens really exist, they are an empire that was once banished. I don't even know if that empire still exists, but I don't care. You are still his heir," Tava said, ready to decapitate him.

But before it all happened, Sova's voice appeared, mocking Tava.

"Hey, you idiot, he's telling the truth. And that bastard empire, banished by the 15th demon king, has really returned."

"If that empire is alive, it's an alliance for me against you. Don't insult them! And this boy is an idiot. The empire that opposes the Va tribe would never attack Aelonisova," Tava said.

"Oh dear, this story is getting long. And stop talking so much about that empire. Release him," Sova commanded.

"You've always been the same kind of bastard, you son of a bitch," Tava said, furious.

"Hey, remember how you always lost to me? And you would always ask for help from our ancestor Ova when you lost," Sova taunted.

Enraged, Tava, who was only quietly holding back his emotions, moved and with a single punch nearly destroyed the wall and killed the people behind Sova, if not for Tava activating a protective shield.

"I'm only holding back with one hand, and even though you moved me a little, you're still weak, Tava," Sova said cockily, making Tava even more furious.

They then teleported to another place in outer space.

"This is a good place to fight, isn't it?" Sova said.

"You know, I'm not playing around this time, you bastard brother," Tava said, delivering a powerful punch.

The force of his punch was enough to send Sova flying several light-years away, but Sova only chuckled before punching back even harder. They continuously exchanged blows, creating gravitational waves that struck many celestial bodies around them.

They moved quickly from a solar system to other star systems, to nebulae, black holes, and even to other galaxies. Tava attacked with magical spells, using his light attribute, but Sova countered it, then pressed Tava with gravity.

Tava managed to escape and hit Sova hard in the face, using a magic formation to chain Sova, but it failed. Then Tava used another magic formation to fire more magical attacks. This continued until Sova finally retaliated with a darkness formation against Tava's light formation, which exploded with devastating force.

Their battle lasted for so long that after several days of fighting, they ran out of Quts and decided to make peace. But Tava still remembered the destruction of Tavanise and threatened Sova before returning to the divine realm.

(To be continued)