Chapter 5: The One That Rules Over Souls
As Yan Luo and the System merged into one entity, they became the ultimate authority over the newly created underworld. In the midst of their rule, a single soul found itself adrift in the river of reincarnation, lost and without purpose.
Drifting along the river, the soul was consumed by a sense of emptiness and confusion. It was like floating on water, directionless and uncertain. Suddenly, a dark presence loomed over it, a force so powerful it gripped the soul with an overwhelming sense of fear and awareness.
As the darkness enveloped the soul, memories of its past life flooded back, memories of a life dedicated to the pursuit of power in the supernatural world. But nothing had prepared it for the terror of this unknown force, pulling it away from its former existence and towards a future shrouded in uncertainty.
Meanwhile, Yan Luo had been honing his powers with the help of the System. He adapted quickly to his newfound abilities, eager to explore the depths of his own potential.
(The viewpoint of the soul)
As I floated aimlessly, my mind raced with questions about where I was and what had led me here. The sensation was like being carried by a current, as though I was drifting down a river without any control.
My thoughts turned to the afterlife, wondering if this was where I had ended up. But the thought of an eternity in this place filled me with dread.
Suddenly, I felt a foreboding presence, a darkness that crept closer, drawing me in. The force was unlike anything I had ever encountered before. It was both malevolent and calming, pulling me towards it with irresistible force.
The darkness surrounded me, suffocating me with its oppressive weight. I wondered if this was the end, if I had finally arrived in Hell.
As I looked around, I saw other souls like me, blue motes of light in the darkness. We were all floating aimlessly in a ruined city, with buildings that looked long burned, charred, and ruined. At the center of it all was a floating throne, majestic and imposing.
The place was terrifying, with an aura of fear and destruction that was almost suffocating. Yet, at the same time, I found myself strangely drawn to it. There was something intriguing about this place, something that captivated me even as it terrified me.
I knew that I didn't deserve to go to Heaven, not after the things I had done to gain power. But this place was something I could never have imagined, a realm of darkness and despair that defied all my expectations.
The fear was almost unbearable, and my heart pounded in my chest. But I couldn't look away, couldn't escape the clutches of this dark presence that held me captive in its grip.
(Point of view ends)
As the souls drifted aimlessly through the afterlife, they were suddenly struck with a sense of dread as they came across a dark and ominous presence that sent shivers down their very essence. A one-eyed all-seeing being with wings sat atop a throne in the middle of a desolate, burning city, and the souls couldn't help but tremble at the sight of the creature. They were unsure whether this being was a kind and benevolent ruler or a cruel and merciless one, and their very lives now depended on the mercy of this winged eye.
However, to their surprise, as they looked upon the being, their souls began to transform back into their original bodies. The martial artists among them felt stronger and more agile, their bodies perfectly formed. The witches felt their bodies resonate with the magical energy that permeated the air, the power flowing through them effortlessly. And for the demons among them, this ruined city felt like home, the air resonating with the dark energy that was an innate part of them.
As they marveled at this transformation, the ground beneath them began to tremble, and the sky rumbled ominously. Suddenly, the winged eye spoke, its voice deep and menacing. "You are all dead, and now you will all work for me," it said, its eyes scanning the souls below it. "Those who work hard will be rewarded, and those who disobey will be punished. I am the ruler of this place, the god of death, and I am the truth in this place."
The souls gasped in fear and despair, realizing that they were indeed in hell and that the being before them was none other than the god of death himself. They could only hope that their new ruler was a benevolent one, for their eternity now depended on the mercy of this dark and powerful being.
However, the creature's sudden disappearance left the new residents of the fallen city in a state of confusion and uncertainty. The black and red-skinned demon among them was the first to break the silence, expressing delight at serving such a grand master. The humans, on the other hand, remained hesitant and unsure of their new state, unsure of what to do or how to feel in this dark and foreboding realm.
As they struggled to adapt to their new reality, the group of souls began to converse among themselves. One of them spoke up, acknowledging that there was no point in dwelling on their past lives. They were dead and now served the God who ruled over this place. However, their conversation was abruptly interrupted by a blonde woman with blue eyes who let out a piercing scream. "Kyaa! We're naked!" she exclaimed, causing the rest of the group to turn their attention towards her.
A strange creature that resembled a human-spider hybrid with silver hair retorted, chiding the humans for still thinking about clothes in their current situation. The blonde-haired woman was quick to retort, revealing her royal status and declaring that nobody had the right to gaze upon her beautiful body. The two women continued to bicker while another woman attempted to mediate and calm them down. Meanwhile, the men introduced themselves to each other, seemingly indifferent to the ongoing antics of the women.
Their peace was short-lived as the blonde princess was unexpectedly thrown into a nearby building with a deafening crash that echoed throughout the city, leaving the group speechless and stunned.
As the group stood in shock after the blonde princess was thrown into a nearby building, a strange faceless figure in a suit suddenly appeared before them. Its voice was a creepy combination of male and female tones, and it expressed its disapproval at the earlier outburst before introducing itself as Cyntax, their guide in this new underworld.
Cyntax then projected a black and green screen before the group, displaying the words "Welcome, new residents of the underworld. System initialization." The air was thick with anxiety as the group wondered what awaited them in this unfamiliar and mysterious new world.
The appearance of the strange screen only added to their uncertainty and confusion, as they struggled to comprehend their new reality. They were now in the underworld, and their fates were in the hands of the god of death himself.
The group was still coming to terms with their new existence, with some accepting it while others were in a state of shock and despair. As they tried to converse and adjust, the blonde princess suddenly exclaimed that they were naked, prompting a bickering match with a silver-haired human-spider hybrid who chided the humans for their concerns about clothing in their current situation.
Amidst the ongoing antics of the group, the men introduced themselves to each other, seemingly indifferent to the situation. However, their peace was short-lived as the blonde princess was unexpectedly thrown into a nearby building with a deafening crash.
The sudden appearance of Cyntax only added to their confusion and anxiety, as they wondered what awaited them in this new underworld. They could only hope that their guide would lead them to safety and salvation, and that they would find a way to survive and thrive in this dark and foreboding realm.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone