Shadow Slave: Divergence of Hereos

Chapter 16: Stranger from Beyond the Worlds

[You have gained the approval of the Monkey King]

[The King may be banished, but he hears the pleas of your soul]

Mori Jin is banished?

[You are a 'Beyonder', from another world]

[Your Soul is unique]

[The king blesses your Soul from the prison realm]

Prison realm…that beautiful place that I was inside of was a prison realm?

[Wake Up, Klaus! Your nightmare is over.]

[Prepare for appraisal…]

This is it, now it would be something that basically dictates the likelihood of me surviving this world.

[You have received a Memory: Remnant of Ruyi Jingu]

As I saw the memory that was given to me, I could not help but smirk a little bit.

It seems like I would be able to continue using Ruyi.

…

Memory: [Remnant of Ruyi Jingu]

Memory Rank: Divine

Memory Tier: VII

Memory Type: Weapon

…

I could not see anything more from the runes of the memory, but that was because I was not a forger nor did I have the weavers blood like Sunless did.

But I already knew more about the weapon, so I did not need to worry too much.

Still, a mere remnant of the weapon being the max level of the Divine Tier is a little scary.

[Aspirant! Your trial is over.]

[A Beyonder of this world stumbled upon the realm of the Imprisoned King. Gaining the King's acknowledgment, the Beyonder will now be marking his own in this new world. Even the dead Gods view his accomplishments]

Seeing the description the Spell has given, I couldn't help but ponder a little. Realm of the Imprisoned King…even the Dead Gods knowing of me.

What the hell happened to Mori Jin for him to end up in this state?

[You have received the acknowledgment of a sentient weapon]

[You have escaped the Forgotten Prison Realm of the King]

[You have gained the Blessing of the Monkey King]

It seems like my accomplishments, while not actual kills, were still enough to be noticed by the Spell and for it to be taken under consideration during my evaluation.

[You have achieved the impossible]

[Final appraisal: Glorious. Your will shall have no obstacles]

Checks out, I don't think Mori can be considered as someone who is easy to impress.

[Dreamer Klaus, receive your boon]

[You have been bestowed a True name: The Stranger Beyond Worlds]

A True Name as well…I was beginning to worry a little.

Since everything is pointing towards my Aspect being ridiculously powerful. Yet the more powerful an aspect, the stronger the Awakeneds 'Flaw' is.

[Dormant Aspect: 'Beyonder' is evolving]

The Original name of my Aspect Mori didn't allow me to view is called 'Beyonder,' huh…

[New Aspect acquired]

[Aspect rank: Divine]

[Aspect name: Blessed of the Monkey King]

…

Aspect: [Blessed of the Monkey King]

Aspect rank: [Divine]

Aspect Description: [No living being in existence has ever been blessed by the Monkey King. Rejoice as his blessing means more than anything you can imagine.]

So my aspect evolved into something completely different because of the blessing of a 'God' level being.

Something that had happened to Sunless, Nephis and probably Modret too.

Innate Ability:[Follower of the king]

Ability Description: [As the Blessed of the King, you will follow his path to Power]

Well that is a completely useless Ability Description…typical of the weaver. For some reason, reading his runes makes people more confused than they were before.

[The First Seal is broken]

[Awakening dormant powers…]

I felt something stir deep inside me, a startling, unfamiliar energy that seemed to awaken from a long slumber.

 It wasn't painful or unwelcome—more like a gentle nudge, coaxing me into awareness. This energy wasn't coming from the outside; it was like it had always been there, hidden, waiting for the right moment to emerge. 

As it began to flow through me, it spread warmth that felt like a miniature star burning at my core. I could feel it revitalising every part of me—bones, muscles, organs—remaking me from within. 

The warmth eventually faded into a soothing cold, washing away old aches and leaving me feeling stronger and more alive than ever. 

My vision seemed to sharpen, and with it, a new clarity and confidence settled into my heart.

As I descended into my Soul Sea, it was as though I had been transported back to that breathtaking view outside the cave. 

The expanse stretched out before me, a boundless panorama of celestial beauty. 

The sky was a tapestry of swirling purples, pinks, and golds, with the horizon bathed in an ethereal glow that seemed to merge the heavens with the earth. 

Above me, the radiant sun hung low, casting its golden light across the vast landscape. In the center of this magnificent realm floated Ruyi Jingu, its form now majestic and exalted, suspended in a halo of shimmering light. 

The staff's presence was both commanding and serene, its power resonating through the very fabric of this divine landscape. 

It felt as though the entire Soul Sea was a reflection of my journey—a vast, wondrous expanse where the beauty of my transformation and the weight of my trials harmonised into a single, glorious vision.

Then, the spell's voice dragged me out of my soul sea.

[Awakening Aspect Ability…]

[Aspect Ability Acquired]

[Aspect Ability Name: Kings Instinct]

[Aspect Ability Description: You have the instincts of the Monkey King]

Well once again, that is a completely useless description. Seems like I am going to have to figure out the majority of things myself again.

I then decided to look at my overall runes status page.

…

Name: Klaus 

True Name: The Stranger Beyond Worlds

Rank: Dreamer. 

Soul Core: Dormant. 

Soul Fragments: [500/1000].

Memories: [Remnant of Ruyi Jingu]

Echoes: — 

Attributes: [Beyonder], [Mark of Inevitability]. 

Aspect: Blessed of the Monkey King

Aspect Rank: Divine. 

Aspect Abilities:Kings Instinct

Aspect Ability Description: You have the instincts of the Monkey King

….

(Authors note: MC got the 500 soul fragments from Mori Jins food supplements)

[All power has a price.] 

Here it is.

[You have received a Flaw.] 

[Your Flaw is: Prisoner of the Golden Headband]

[Flaw Description: You are a Prisoner of your own 'Will']

Wait…what the hell did this even mean?

[Wake up, Stranger Beyond Worlds!]

....

Alright a question for the fanbase, who do you think wins in a fight right at this instant. 

Klaus

Klein

Harvey

Also do add why you think so, would love to hear your opinion :))

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