Kei stood in the aftermath of his battle, chest heaving as the last echoes of the Resonant Devourer’s defeat faded into the winds. The golden sands around him were now littered with the broken fragments of the creature’s shimmering scales, each piece glowing faintly as if holding some remnant of the creature’s power.
Level 4… Kei repeated to himself, staring at the notification in front of him. The thrill of the victory was there, yes, but there was also a gnawing frustration, a deep understanding that no matter how much he grew, he was always playing catch-up.
He wiped the sweat from his brow, feeling the exhaustion in his limbs. His clothes were soaked through with the dust of battle, his muscles sore from the relentless fight. But despite it all, there was a spark in his eyes—a newfound confidence.
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System Update: New Abilities Unlocked
Echo Mimicry (Active): Analyze and replicate the vibrations of an opponent''s movements, anticipating their next action and mimicking the frequency to counteract or mirror their strikes.
Vibration Enhancement (Passive): Increases physical power and speed when vibrating at specific frequencies in tune with one''s environment or an opponent''s movements. Boosts reaction time and dodging capability.
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Kei couldn’t help but smile as he read the updates. These abilities weren’t just powerful—they were a reflection of the journey he had taken. The days of struggling to control the basic concepts of Resonance were now behind him. This new path felt different. He wasn’t just learning how to control vibrations; he was becoming one with them, bending them to his will.
The idea of Echo Mimicry was particularly fascinating. He had already noticed during his fight with the Resonant Devourer how the creature’s movements seemed to follow a rhythm, a predictable pattern of vibrations that, if he understood them, he could counter. Now, with this ability, Kei could anticipate his enemies'' attacks more effectively—and even mimic their movements to use against them.
Vibration Enhancement was another boon. The thought of enhancing his strength and speed with the very vibrations he could control felt almost like a cheat code. His body could react faster, dodge harder, and deliver more devastating strikes.
Kei looked down at the Fang Dagger in his hand, the blade now chipped from the battle. He was growing stronger, yes, but there were still so many questions. Is this enough? His gaze shifted to the horizon, where the golden light still beckoned him onward.
He wasn’t done. Not by a long shot.
Law Progression: A New Revelation
Kei’s stats flickered in front of him, each change clear as day. He glanced over them, but something caught his eye—a small but significant change. It wasn’t his Level or his abilities that stood out.
It was his Law Progression.
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[System Update: Law of Sound Progression]
Law of Sound: 15% Progress
New Resonance Techniques Unlocked!
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The more Kei used his Resonance, the more he realized that it was tied to something deeper, something more than just an ability. The Law of Sound was becoming more tangible. It wasn’t just a concept; it was shaping him, guiding his understanding of how the world worked. The vibrations, the frequencies, they were the fabric of existence itself.
Kei grinned. "15%? That’s… a big step."
Unbeknownst to him, this was an unprecedented event. In all of recorded history, no one had ever managed to reach such a high Law Progression in the Mortal Realm of cultivation, let alone during their first trial. Kei’s ability to manipulate vibrations to cross into other elements—such as wind, water, and fire—was something that even the most gifted practitioners of Supreme Laws had struggled to achieve.A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.
Existence itself took notice. Curious and baffled, it wondered: Was Kei not just a God Spark, but a unique existence that surpassed even the limits of God Sparks?
A New Threat
Kei’s thoughts were interrupted by a low rumbling beneath his feet, a distant tremor in the earth. He immediately focused, sending out a pulse of Resonance through the ground. The vibrations were subtle at first, but they quickly grew stronger. A familiar pattern, one he recognized.
Another enemy?
He readied his Fang Dagger and scanned the horizon. The golden glow of the next trial was still ahead, but something else was approaching from the distance—a shadow growing larger and larger with every passing second. A new challenge, a new test.
As the shadow grew closer, Kei’s mind raced. I’m not the only one in this trial… He could sense the presence of others, the faint echoes of their Resonance abilities in the air, some stronger than others. From the way the vibrations hummed, Kei knew that whoever was coming wasn’t just another beast. This time, it felt different—more deliberate, more calculated.
The ground shifted beneath Kei’s feet, and from the shifting sands, a massive figure emerged. Its body was enormous, its movements slow but purposeful. At first, it looked like a giant serpent, its scales gleaming in the sunlight, but as it rose higher, Kei realized that it was something much stranger—a creature that seemed to be made of sound itself. Its body rippled with every frequency, its very form fluctuating in and out of focus.
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Resonant Warden – Level 10
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Kei’s eyes narrowed. This was not just another opponent; this was a challenge. The creature''s movements were smooth and almost hypnotic, vibrating with such precision that the air around it shimmered. Kei could feel the pressure of its presence even before the creature fully emerged from the sands.
It was going to be a tough fight.
The Resonant Warden
Kei stepped forward, sending out a small pulse of Resonance to gauge the creature’s movements. As expected, the Resonant Warden reacted, its body rippling as if it was aware of his presence. Kei braced himself, focusing on his Echo Mimicry ability, trying to catch the vibrations, the rhythm of the creature’s movements.
The Warden’s vibrations were unlike anything Kei had encountered before. They weren’t just random frequencies—they were perfectly controlled, a force of nature unto themselves. Kei could feel the sheer power of it as the creature swayed in the air, its movements so precise that Kei knew he had to be careful.
He held the Fang Dagger tightly, eyeing the Warden as it began to move. The creature let out a low, resonant hum, and Kei immediately felt the ground beneath his feet shudder. His instincts kicked in, and with a snap of his wrist, he sent the dagger flying.
But instead of the Warden being hit, the dagger’s path shifted in mid-air, redirected by the creature’s resonant field. It was as though the Warden had bent the very air to its will, manipulating the sound waves in the atmosphere to avoid the strike.
Kei’s heart raced as he quickly called the dagger back, adjusting his frequency to try again. So it’s controlling sound… but how?
A Battle of Frequencies
Kei took a deep breath, channeling all his focus into Vibration Enhancement, pushing his body to its limit. He would need to be faster, more precise. He couldn’t just react to the creature’s movements; he needed to anticipate them.
As the Warden advanced, Kei felt the vibrations ripple through the air. His instincts kicked in. He didn’t just wait for the creature to move. He sent out a pulse of Resonance, matching its frequency. His body responded, his muscles moving in sync with the vibrations.
For a split second, Kei felt the world slow down, and in that moment, he understood the creature’s rhythm. He mirrored its movements, flowing with it as if they were one. Every step the Warden took, Kei countered with a strike of his own. The Fang Dagger was a blur as it cut through the air, sending shockwaves that disrupted the creature’s vibrations.
The Warden recoiled, its form flickering with instability as Kei’s Resonance attacks landed. He could feel the frequencies crackle, a delicate balance between the two forces. It wasn’t just a battle of strength—it was a battle of control.
The fight raged on, and with every strike, Kei grew more confident in his ability to control the vibrations of his environment. The Warden’s form continued to shift, its movements becoming erratic as it tried to adapt to Kei’s rhythm. But Kei wasn’t done yet.
He summoned every ounce of power he had left, sending one final Resonance pulse straight at the Warden’s core. The air around them hummed with energy, a symphony of frequencies battling for dominance. The Warden''s form wavered, its resonance slipping out of sync for just a moment.
And that moment was enough.
With a final, decisive strike, Kei drove the Fang Dagger into the heart of the Warden’s core. The creature let out a keening wail, its body shuddering violently as it crumbled into nothingness.
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[Resonant Warden Defeated]
Experience Gained: 1,000 XP. Level Up! Level 5 Achieved.
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The Path Forward
Kei stood over the remnants of the creature, panting heavily. His muscles were sore, his energy drained, but the rush of victory surged through him. He had done it.
For a moment, he let the euphoria wash over him. But then, as his eyes scanned the horizon, a deeper realization set in.
This was just the beginning.