Aspiration to the Heavens: Becoming the Supreme Mage Vol 2- Descent of Darkness

[Revised/Edited] Episode 12: Ray of Darkness

-"Darkness sweeps over the land, turning everything pitch black."

*Nyima*

I did as Iah had asked, telling those accompanying us about the gates that linked the different realms to the Abyss.

Taiyang legend spoke of multiple gates existing in each world. Those gates were said to have been areas that weren't sealed during the creation of our Universe by the twin couple, Namiko and Nagimaru.

It was the same situation with the realm of Wynaga, when the Triumvirate of dragons created it. Likewise for Zionia, and their creator god and goddess. The reason for why these areas weren't closed by the creators of the three realms was unknown to us.

Regardless, the portals were closed by my clan, following the orders of our divine ancestors. We built temples and other buildings over them, not just in this realm but in Wynaga, Zionia, and many others.

Our ancestors warned us not to tamper with these temples. They served as portals for the darkness, but at the same time, they were not to be destroyed. Doing so would unleash a great shadow over that nation. If the darkness was restrained to a nation.

"I see," Adela said, closing her eyes. She sped up.

"Those visions she had, could they be coming true," Lei muttered as he gazed up at her.

Vision? Was he referring to the words she said months ago on the boat? If I recalled correctly, she mentioned something about the world burning.

"Lei, if we fail to stop the darkness here, I want you to accompany me back to Wahkan. My parents should assist us at keeping it at bay in Kyuu Seishin."

"Something is coming," Iah warned. "Adela, come back."

Adela leaped back. "What's wrong?" Suddenly, the ground rumbled with even more force than before. A massive wave of pitch black energy pierced the barrier shielding the island and ripped through the heavens.

Lei backed away. "T..."

Iah and Adela slowed down as they approached the edge of the cherry blossom grove. The beam of darkness lost power and came falling down where it had come from. As it did, an eerie pulse of shadows swept the island.

"What was this?" Lei said as he hugged a nearby tree.

I cupped my hands together. "Lumen." A sphere of light radiated from my hands causing the darkness around the school grounds to vanish.

Adela ran back toward the school, not that she needed to. Those still at school had already begun to come out.

"What in the world was that?" Miwa asked. Accompanying her were Kun, Sarah, and their teammates. Also with them were several kids.

"That was an Erebus," I answered, as I crumpled to the floor. "It's a beam of highly concentrated darkness. That beam has the power to create powerful versions of beings called 'Creatures of the Abyss'."

I stopped to spit out blood.

"You okay?" Iah asked.

I wiped the blood away. "We got to seal it," I said, ignoring him.

Iah furrowed his brow.

"This is bad," Nahimana said, gasping at the sight.

Kun nodded. "The world is ending."

"No, we can't let it end," Lei said, letting go of the tree. "Brother. This is why you left us, isn't it?"

"Partially," he responded. He glanced over at the two cloaked girls. "Where is our sister?"