The wyvern roared.
Its voice shook the air like thunder crashing through steel. Wind burst from its wings, sending sand and stone into a swirling tempest. It towered over Ankit—at least 30 meters tall, its wingspan wider than the coliseum itself.
Its obsidian-black scales shimmered with mana veins—each pulse was like a second heart beating beneath armor.
Ankit didn't flinch.
He charged.
[Simulated Final Boss – Varkor the False Dragon]
Tier: Wyvern-Class (Grade C Simulation)
Strength: 27
Agility: 19
Intelligence: 20
Endurance: 25
Abilities: Darkflame Breath, Mana Shockwave, Tail of Ruin
Weak Spot: Hidden (Target the lower jaw joint)
Timer: 12 Minutes Remaining
Ankit's system flared to life, projecting translucent stat markers around him.
He activated everything.
[Shadow Link – Max Surge]
[Shadow Step – Double Cast Enabled]
[Mindguard – Mental Clarity Engaged]
[Bloodline Pulse – 43% and rising]
The talwar in his grip pulsed with an unnatural hum—responding not just to his will, but to something deep within his blood.
The wyvern struck first.
A sweep of its tail came screaming in like a battering ram.
Ankit ducked, slid, and cut across the tail's edge—scales shattered, but barely. The recoil nearly snapped his wrist.
He spun under its belly and dashed toward its exposed throat.
[Shadow Step: Execute]
He vanished.
Reappeared mid-air—directly beneath the beast's open jaw.
And struck.
CLANG!
The blade connected. A spark of violet light burst from the impact. The wyvern shrieked, rearing back.
But the wound was shallow.
Ankit hit the ground hard.
Blood from his shoulder reopened.
His vision blurred.
[Vital Stability: 62%]
[Bloodline Pulse: 71% – Triggering Resonance Layer]
System Alert: Blood Core Reaching Breakthrough Threshold... Initiate Awakened State?
"DO IT!" Ankit roared.
[Bloodline Awakening – Commencing]
Name: Serpent of the Abyss
Class: Rare (Growth-Type)
Lineage: Shadow Serpent Tribe – Devourers of Primordial Flame
⚔️ Effect:
Enhances dark-based and agility-based techniques.
Regenerates stamina in shadows or darkness.
Increases weapon resonance when facing larger foes.
May evolve based on predatory growth and kill count.
🔥 Passive Skill Gained: Serpent's Pulse (Stage 1)
On every critical hit, a toxin pulse is released that weakens the enemy's next attack (−10% power, 6s cooldown).
Grows stronger with emotional intensity.
Ankit screamed—not in pain, but in release.
His body glowed dark violet. His eyes took on a golden hue with vertical slits. Scales shimmered faintly across his arms and neck, before fading.
His talwar transformed.
It curved slightly, black blade now etched with serpent runes.
The name appeared in the system:
Talwar of the Bound Echo → Venin Talwar: Serpent-Forged
[Stat Boost – Temporary Awakened State]
Strength: +3
Agility: +5
Intelligence: +2
Endurance: +3
Proficiency Surge: Swordsmanship +5%, Shadow Link +8%
The wyvern struck again—darkflame breath spiraling toward him like a black tidal wave.
Ankit stepped into the shadow of the flame.
And vanished.
He reappeared right beneath its wing, driving his sword up into the exposed joint.
[Critical Hit – Serpent Pulse Released]
The wyvern shrieked again, reeling. Its next flame sputtered weakly.
Ankit moved like a phantom—each strike more fluid, more precise.
He didn't try to overpower it.
He tore it apart from the inside.
Five minutes later, the wyvern fell.
Not from one mighty blow.
But from a hundred precise cuts.
And from fury that had been buried inside Ankit for three years.
The system sang:
[Final Trial of the Training Realm – Complete]
Victory: Simulated Wyvern-Class Beast Slain
Bloodline Awakening: Success – Phase 1 Unlocked
Soul Weapon Evolution: Bound Echo → Venin Talwar (Tier F → E)
Unique Trait Registered: Adaptive Predator (Passive)
Stat Reward:
– Strength +1
– Agility +2
– Intelligence +1
– Endurance +1
Companion Spirit: Stirring… Dormancy Breaking
Eligible for Real Tower Entry: Confirmed
Ankit stood alone in the coliseum of silence.
Blood still dripped from his fingers, but none of it was his own.
His heart thumped not with fear, but with purpose.
He had survived the Training Realm.
He had awakened.
And now… he was ready to face the real Tower.
System Panel – Updated
Name: Ankit Kumar
Level: 4
Soul Weapon: Venin Talwar – Serpent-Forged (E Rank – Growth Type)
Bloodline: Serpent of the Abyss – Phase 1
Traits:
– Shadow Affinity
– Adaptive Predator
– Serpent's Pulse (Stage 1 – Critical Weakening)
Proficiency:
– Swordsmanship: 29%
– Shadow Link: 33%
– Shadow Step: 14%
– Mana Sense: 10%
Stats:
– Strength: 8
– Agility: 13
– Intelligence: 10
– Endurance: 9
Companion Spirit: Dormancy Breaking
Tower Entry Status: Approved (Eligible for Real Floor 1)