Fourth Arc- True Immortal/True Devil!
-Spiritas Realm, Unknown Territory-
Luke had just finished defeating the three minor goddesses when he heard the mournful roar of the Lydian Drakon, then turned just in time to see it get disintegrated to dust. His eyes narrowed and he gave a smile and began to clap.
"Fantastic! Amazing!" he sneered and stared at Percy. "Looks like you have learnt to unleash the full power of the Styx Soul! In that case, you rae worthy of fighting against me! So come!"
Percy slowly stood, then roared as the power of the Styx Soul was released. His body glowed, then was encased in green and silver armor. He lifted one hand and the Heaven Smiting Devil Slayer sword appeared in his grasp, it's blade covered with a green webbing.
Percy and Luke exchanged looks, then leapt towards each other with a boom.
Winds swept and thunder boomed as the two enemies collided in midair, bot hsides exploding with ferocious power!
Luke roared and slashed down with his sword, sending Percy Percy flying away. Mrs O Leary moved, leaping up as she batted down Luke with one gigantic paw, smashing him into the floor.
Boom!
The ground cracked and shattered under the force and weight of Mrs o Leary landing, then cracked even more as Luke struggled to stand up, pushing her back before slashing at her with his blade.
Clang!
Percy intercepted right as soon as his sword was striking, pushing back his strike as he landed with firm footsteps in front of Luke. He twirled the sword held in his grasp, then spun it around as he struck at Luke.
The two of them engaged in a fierce sword fight, swords clashing and clanging, sparks flying up into the air as the ground beneath their feet was constantly shattered into smaller pieces under the force of their blows and impact.
Styx and Acheron were still standing in their original positions, ignoring even their own sister's defeats t Luke's hands. They watched the intense showdown between the two youngsters with keen eyes, keep track of every movement and attack.
"How surprising. Percy has the upper hand against the battle against Luke." Acheron commented.
"Whats surprising about that? Not only did Luke have to Defeat the Four Guardians, he also had to fight against our three sisters. No matter how powerful his styx soul might be, it can't keep him invincible forever. Sooner or later, his styx soul will also run out of it's energy. And while Percy might not be as powerful as Luke, against a weakened Luke, he can still hold his own." Styx spoke in a cold voice as she smiled.
Bang!
Once again, the two swords collided, and this time, Luke was unable to hold his ground as he was sent staggering backwards. Percy pressed to his advantage, darting forward as he slashed down on Luke's head, aiming to shatter his head in a single blow!
"HAAAAHHH!" Luke roared and his aura burst out, sending Percy skidding backwards as Luke himself retreated away from Percy, trying to make time to recover. But how could Percy let him do so easily?
"Mrs O Leary!" Percy yelled and the black shadow of death swept over his head as Mrs O Leary pounced at Luke. Luke had no choice but to face her attack head on, being smashed into the ground under her enormous weight.
Percy raced orward, flames blazing over his body as he summoned the might of the phoenix.
"Golden Crow, Yellow Springs Ashes!"(A.N.: Yellow Springs is lowest depth of the Underworld, where sinners are punished)
Flames erupted from within Percy's body, quickly expanding into a world of blazing, scorching golden flames. The might of the Golden Crow flames, fused with the Hellish power of the River Styx! Flames of Divine Punishment, Flames of Hell!
Luke gave a roar of pain as he was engulfed in the Domain summoned by Percy, the tongues of flame eating at him as they sought to destroy his body and consume his very soul!
His eyes widened and a hint of madness flashed within, then exploded, shooting out as a black gaseous flame from both eyes and ears as he roared. Luke's body shook and shuddered and the black mist wrapped around him, consuming and destroying the Hellish Flames.
Mrs O lEary snarled and leaped away. Even she could sense the danger within the gas.
Luke was kneeling as he roared, shaking his head and banging his forehead down on the floor.
His skin cracked and shattered as his bones seemed to elongate. His hair grew longer and his eyes melted, turning into liquid that dripped down his face.
An ancient voice that seemed to come from the depths of chaos and eternity suddenly rang out in Luke's mind. It's power was so overwhelming, so unearthly, that Luke's Incomparably powerful spirit was unable to withstand it, his brain beginning to boil and scorch within his skull as his soul itself cracked and splintered under the stress.
"Luke Castellan. I GRANTED YOU AN INVINCIBLE BODY. I GAVE YOU AN UNDYING SOUL. I SET YOU FREE FROM THE HOLD OF TIME ITSELF. NOW THE TIME HAS COME TO REPAY YOUR DEBT. TURN INTO MY WEAPON. UNLEASH EVERYTHING WITHIN YOU, SO THAT YOU MAY DEFEAT THE LAST DEFENDER OF OLYMPUS WHO STANDS IN MY WAY TO RESURRECTION"
Kronos spoke and Lukes brain melted, exploding and pouring out of his eyes, nose and ears. At the same time, Lukes Soul splintered, spreading out of his body as his entire form warped, turning into a ten foot tall monstrosity. Twin balls of flame burned in both his eyes, representing his Styx Soul and his Hell Forged Body. Without these two, he would have died by now. And he might have even wanted to die, suffering under this crazy and fearful torment.
But his soul was indestructible, and his body was invincible! How could he die? He was doomed to eternally remain inside this torment, never able to free himself!
Luke Roared again, and both Styx and Acheron frowned. "This is against the rules." Styx spoke coldly. "Titan Lord! This is a battle between my successor! You are not qualified to interfere!
Styx spread her arms out and suddenly a power that darfed the heavens was unleashed.
Acheron moved in unison and the two sisters released a power that completely exceeded all understanding, beyond the limits of what Luke had shown before.
They both thrust their hands forth and with a roar, the spray of a river surged forward, rushing forward to consume Luke.
The Bestial Luke roared and the two goddesses shook, their eyes widening with shock as their attack was disintegrated. Then Luke's roar smashed into them and the two of them were blown backwards like two ragdolls.
"FOOLISH RIVERS! THIS TITAN LORD MAY BE SEALED, BUT I STILL HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO EXTINGUISH THE TWO OF YOU! SO, SHUT UP AND WATCH!"
Luke had turned his attention to Percy. Percy snarled, baring his teeth, then leapt forward, summoning all his spirits and the power of the River Styx.
"Percy! Don't! his power has already reached the Olympian Realm! He's on the verge of breaking through into Overgod realm! Your power is still in the Demigod Realm! You cannot face him!" Acheron yelled, her usual calm completely gone.
But Percy seemed heedless. Before he could reach Luke, Luke's aura smashed into him, completely shattering his attack and sending him flying.
Mrs O Leary howled and charged at Luke as well, but she suffered the same fate, being blown away like a leaf, her gigantic body being tossed aside simply by Luke's aura.
Both she and Percy landed at the same time, then charged forward together. In front of Percy's eyes, he could only see Annabeth's dead body, as well as Ascelepius and his cold corpse.
Percy roared, summoning the full power of the Styx Soul as his Hatred erupted to the sky!
Percy and Mrs O Leary combined forces as they tore through Luke's aura, charging towards Luke, both of them using their strongest attacks as the power of Styx and her hatred roared!
Luke swung a single skeletal hand and Percy was sent flying simply by the wind of his attack, his body being split open with multiple cuts because of the sharp wind.
Then Luke grabbed Mrs O Leary and smashed down into the ground and flung her away. Mrs O Leary gave a mournful howl and her body shimmered, transforming back to her original form.
She landed and rolled across the ground, coming to rest beside the wall, her petite body scarred and broken.
"MRS O LEARY!" Percy roared and scrambled to his feet, rushing over to her side, his own body dripping with blood.
Luke stared at the two of them, then began staggering forward. His eyes were empty sockets filled with flames of hatred and pain. He dragged himself forward on all fours, all semblance of his humanity long lost.
Percy reached Mrs o Leary and cradled her, pulling her into his embrace. Mrs O Leary smiled and raised one hand, lightly touching Percy's cheek. "Idiot Master. You never see what's before your eyes, and your heart never hears the calls for it."
Percy stared down at her with blurred and confused eyes, tears dripping from his eyes and onto his face. Holding her petite form reminded him… of Artemis… and her complaining words… of stella…. And her complaining eyes….
Behind him, Luke reared up, raising one gigantic hand, then smashing down on the two of them.
Percy bent over Mrs O Leary, shielding her with his own body as the attack smashed into the ground.
Both stx and Acheron stared in horror at the crater formed by the attack, then watched as the Beast slowly lifted it's hand, revealing Percy's broken and bloody form. Somehow, using his human body and power, he had completely taken that powerful attack, using his own body to shield Mrs O Leary.
Mrs O Leary's eyes were wide, her face covered in fresh blood. But this was… Percy's blood. Other's might not know how Percy had shielded her, but she knew. He had summoned the power of the Azure Dragon, relying on his Unbreaking Willpower to forcefully withstand the attack.
Once, when Percy had first arrived at the god realm, there he had been Casually attacked by Ares. He had faced Ares's power of the Olympian Realm with his demigod Realm power, using almost all his power to barely slow down Ares and his attack. If Hephaestus hadn't interfered and saved him, he probably would have died. But today, he had taken a full powered attack, and survived! This was the growth of his willpower, making his body and spirit unbreaking.
Luke raised his hand again, planning on finishing them off.
Mrs O Leary's eyes widened as a Silver glow exploded from within Percy!
The Orb of Life, the power of the river Lethe awoke within Percy.
Boom!
The earth shattering strike from Luke seemed to have destroyed the entire caven floor, raising a giant wave of dust.
Styx and Acheron both stared at where Percy had lain, waiting to see the result of the attack.
Slowly, the dust cleared.
A single hand emerged, pale and thin, holding onto Luke's gigantic hand, holding it back.
"What? Did Percy….?" The two of them stared with shock and horror.
The smoke drew back, revealing a jade like arm, sparkling and pure, then revealing the full form of the person.
A woman knelt there, cradling Percy in her free arm while her other arm held back Luke's attack. Her eyes were pitch black and her hair was similarly pitch black, pooling down to her feet. Other than for her hair, she was entirely bare, her firm, curved and toned body exposed to all. However, she seemed unflustered, holding Percy close as she bared her teeth at the monster looming over her.
She carefully set Percy down, then stood up straight, turning to face Luke. Then she roared and the Power of an overgod shook the heavens, causing the entire Spiritas Realm to ripple and flicker as the might of the Overgods appeared!
Mrs O Leary's roar sent Luke tumbling backwards. This was the difference between the Olympian Realm and Overgod Realm. The difference between the Mortal and the Immortal.
For now, Mrs O Leary was a True Immortal. Combining with the Styx Soul and Orb of Life, her Soul body had been completely Unsealed, unleashing her full power!
She started to walk towards Luke. And each step she took caused the earth and heavens to quake with fear. The world bowed down in the presence of a God. In the Lower Realms, the Overgod realm was the highest and most powerful! Who could defy an Overgod?
Mrs O Leary raised one hand and the entirety of reality flickered, then rippled as her power slammed at Luke.
Luke roared in defiance, his power at the peak of Olympian realm struggling. Then with a boom, his body shattered, turning into a fine mist of blood and flesh!
Mrs O Leary smiled coldly and hooked a finger. Five glowing lights flew out of the Mist of Blood. These were the Five River Artifacts. If someone managed to absorb all five, they would gain an Undying Immortal Body and be qualified for rebirth through the Doors of Death. Luke had planned to use these to open the Door s of death to the Seal of Kronos. And of course, Percy needed it for his own rebirth.
Mrs O Leary smiled, then turned and headed back to Percy's side.
-Beast Realm, Unknown Territory-
Then the air shook and the stadium rumbled as a powerful aura swept forth. A simple blade appeared in Ethan's grasp.
A bronze blade. Its hilt was simple, wrapped in leather. Its blade was etched with symbols of the waves and a single word adorned the hilt. Anuklasmos. Riptide, the Devil God Sword.
And today, within his grasp, it unleashed its true power!
The heavens darkened and a Devilish aura seemed to swallow the world. Riptide's power was unleashed!
The air slowed down and the heavens were overcast as a deadly, fatal aura seemed to leak from within Ethan and the Sword he held. Tori, Leah and even Percy were unable to stand firm as a power that exceeded the limits of humanity was unleashed from the sword in his grasp.
Percy's bones emitted crackling sounds as they twisted and stabilized him against the pressure emitted from Ethan. The sword he held gave a bright white glow and the sword phantom was summoned, a phantom of a beast like Mike rising from within, roaring at the heavens as it's power forcefully resisted the power of riptide, protecting Percy!
Percy slowly sheathed his sword.
The aura around him stilled, gathering around him in a vortex as it clashed against Ethan's aura.
ROAR!
Percy raised his hand and Riptide appeared in his grasp, the Bronze sword ripping through the oppressive aura, like a celestial emperor descending to earth!
No this wasn't the descent of a celestial emperor. This was the awakening of a slumbering Devil God!
Two Devil God's awakened beneath the same sky, howling as they collided.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOOMM!
The entire battlefield was split into two as Percy and Ethan stood in sharp opposition, both holding the same weapon as their aura's rose and clashed.
The clouds in the skies were torn apart and swept away and the wind howled and surged around them, like a storm circling the two powerful sword masters.
Behind the two of them, slowly, the image of two sword phantoms began appearing.
One was a Dark Devil God. He was as high as the heavens, his feet like mountains as they stabbed into the earth immovably. It was chained, hundreds of thousands of chains hooked into it's flesh, all of them connecting the Devil God to the Sword Ethan held. It roared and struggled against it's bindings.
Lightning flashed and crackled around the terrifying phantom and it looked as if the Devil God wanted to break free and unleash a massacre!
Every person who saw the devil god were terrified and instinctively backed away, fearful of it's escape!
No, not everyone. Two people stood calmly, unaffected by the Devil.
Ethan… and Percy!
Behind Percy, a vague, indistinct form was being created…
A gigantic figure just like the Devil God. It was shrouded by mist and smoke that the howling wind couldn't move. Within the mist and smoke, it's figure was just vaguely visible.
Six gigantic arms that seemed to hold up the heavens!
One Arm holding a Gigantic Heavy Sword
One Arm Holding a Shield
One Pair of Arms Holding a Gigantic book
One Arm Holding a Hammer
One Hand Holding a Skull
The Devil Asura Phantom!
The Devil Asura Phantom Roared and the surging aura all seemed to still and slow, being supressed under the powerful aura of the Phantom!
Ethan smirked. "Impressive show of power."
Percy returned the smirk. "You're not so bad yourself."
Ethan rushed forward, raising his sword. "Then, take this sword of mine!"
Percy rushed forward, rising his own sword as he received the strike! The Twin Devil Swords collided and the battlefield shook!
Percy and Ethan stared at each other, eyes cold as their swords clashed, then drew back before colliding again!
They rushed back and forth, swords weaving as they collided repeatedly, each clash shaking the entire stadium as their powers roared and raged!
Their control of the sword had reached the peak! They were both unmatched, they were both equal, yet unequalled by anyone else!
Drawing forth the full power of the Devil Sword in their hands, they tore at each other, each strike blocked, each counter countered again!
Their flew and they both roared at the top of their lungs, turning into two blurs as they weaved back and forth, twisting and spinning as they struck at each other, each of them relying on the limits of their understand of the path of the sword to attack each other!
Bang!
They flew back, then rushed at each other at the same time, raising their swords up as they slashed at each other with all their strength!
BANG!
BOOM!
The two warriors trembled, then spat out mouthfuls of blood before staggering back.
They both smiled and raised a hand to their mouths, wiping away the blood trickling from the corner of their lips.
"Impressive. At your young age, you already exceed what the two of us were capable of. You are truly, a prodigy. I searched for years for my own successor, but I have never found anyone else worthy of wielding the Devil God sword." Ethan murmured. "Very well then! Now I will show you… the true power of my sword style!"
As he spoke, the Devil God Phantom behind him began to struggle and roar!
The skies changed color and the wind that had stopped sprang up again as a devastating aura began to shake the heavens and earth.
Ethan's aura began to rise. He charged forward, his sword screaming as he slashed at Percy.
Percy grit his teeth and blocked!
The Stadium shuddered and Percy was sent skidding backwards!
Ethan didn't stop, rushing forward as he drew back for another round of attacks, his sword twisting and curving as it charged at Percy! The two swords clashed and collided and Percy was sent stumbling backwards as he was forced to defend!
Tori's eyes widened. "What Speed!? What kind of power is this?"
Leah bit her lower lip. "That is the Sword Sect Master's power! Using that power, he even managed to force my father to a tie."
"I can summon the full power of every sword I use! This includes the famed Devil God Sword as well! Combining it's deadly power to my own strength, I am unstoppable!" he roared and swung at Percy.
Bang!
Riptide clashed against Riptide and Percy stopped Ethan's attack!
On his body, black scales slowly appeared. And his eyes turned black and crimson.
"Demonification?" Ethan spoke with a hint of surprise.
"Don't think only you can increase your power!" Percy roared and swept his sword back, sending Ethan into the air.
The two of them collided again. "Don't get cocky! That isn't even the extent of my power!" Ethan snarled and his sword strikes grew even faster, the power rising as the Devil God Phantom's screams and roars grew even louder and even more mournful.
Ethan's strikes forced even the Devilized Percy backwards, unable to withstand his power and speed.
Tori's eyes kept shrinking with shock. Because… this exceeded even the level which Mike could fight at!
Percy stumbled and fell backwards, right as Ethan's sword struck at his chest, just barely missing ripping him through as it instead ripped his chest, forming a small cut instead.
"Lucky bastard." Ethan stared coldy at Percy as Percy touched the wound on his chest, staring at Ethan warily. If he hadn't stumbled at the right moment… he would have been sliced in half! "But now this is the end of your useless defense and struggle! I will tear you apart!"
Then Percy smiled grimly and charged at Ethan again, roaring as he raised his weapon!
Ethan met his charge, the two warriors colliding ferociously as they exchanged blows. Percy was immediately forced onto the backfoot, backing away and defending as he was forced into retreat by Ethan's powerful strikes. But even as the two of them collided in a blur of sword slashes and sparks, a small smile crept up Percy's face.
Tori stared dumbfounded at their speed and power, exceeding all her limits of understanding. She was also a genius, but she had never exected such a level could be accomplished! Her eyes were fixed on Percy's smile as he met every strike by Ethan head on!
Leah also stood beside her, staring at the battle with wide eyes. She also couldn't believe the level Percy had achieved. At first she had disdained him, believing that he was unworthy of her father's sword. She had trained and prepared so that she could one day use the Devil god sword to fight against the Sect Master, though she knew that she would be no match for him.
But today… she saw her father's sword style once again. The same sword style, the same sword… and the same smile.
And just like her father, he was being forced on the backfoot, being made to defend and retreat.
Tears filled her eyes and she grabbed Tori's arms. "We… we have to stop the match! Percy… he can't hold out much longer like this! If this… if this keeps up, he'll be killed by the Sword Sect Master!"
Tori gave a hesitant smile and looked at Leah, then back at Percy. "Yeah… I can see that… but… Percy… he's…."
"What? " Leah shook her arm again, staring at Tori.
"Percy's having so much fun!" Tori exclaimed, looking at Percy with a smile.
Leah followed her gaze and they both stared as Percy blocked every single strike sent forth by the Sword Sect Master, his smile growing wider with each blow, the two warriors colliding with all teir force!
Leah's eyes widened and she shivered as she stared at Percy, seeing the same image as her father's last battle against his brother all those years ago.
Both mean had a smile, not backing down from their opponents overwhelming power.
She had looked down on her father's weak sword style all her life. She had believed that since he used a weak sword style to tie with Ethan, if he had used the same powerful sword style, he would have won for sure! But now, her father's successor was using that same sword style to achieve the pinnacle of power, to summon the peak of the sword path!
Just like her father, Percy stood at the summit of the sword while he faced against her father's old rival!
Leah leaned against Tori, crying out in shame and regret.
Tori smiled and gently rubbed her head. She stared at Percy. "Today… the hopes of a daughter are pinned on you. Don't let down her father's legacy, no matter what might happen!"
Bang!
Percy and Ethan's collision sent both their sword stabbing into the ground as they half knelt before each other, panting and gasping for breath.
Then they both leapt back, raising their weapons again.
"I admit… you have reached the same level that my brother had reached a hundred years ago! You tie against the two of us! But I have improved after a hundred years! So today, will be my victory!" Ethan proclaimed as he raised his devil God sword!
Percy swept his own sword to the side and started walking forward. "Leah!"
Leah glanced up as she heard her name being called out, staring at Percy with wide eyes.
"For a hundred years… your father's legacy has slumbered. This was because, his legacy was waiting for you to mature. Now, today, on the behalf of our father, I will seize the position of the Sword Sect Master for you!" Percy proclaimed!
"AHAHAHAHA! That's the spirit! Then Come! Face my perfected attack! This is the peak of my Sword Style, the most powerful technique I have created!"
Ethan roared and the Devil God behind him charged forward, shrinking as it flew towards Percy, with Ethan by his side!
The two unstoppable forces charged at Percy as the full might of the Devil God Sword Was revealed!
The entire stadium grew silent and all sound and light seemed to be swallowed by a single strike!
In sharp contrast to Ethan, Percy stood calmly.
An inky blackness flooded out of him as he held his sword with both hand. He lifted Riptide and charged forth!
"What?"
"Is he mad?"
"Percy!"
Cries rang out as Percy charged at Ethan. From above the Devil God Phantom descended on Percy, claws outstretched!
'Is he going to take the strike from the Devil God Phantom without blocking just to attack me?' Ethan thought with disbelief.
But then his eyes widened. In that moment, he saw Percy raising his sword, the same way his brother had done.
"This!"
Percy breathed out calmly. Then he spoke. "come to me… Riptide!"
His aura vanished.
His power vanished.
His sword vanished.
And a girl appeared by his side, holding the same sword.
Riptide roared and Percy's body twisted, being surrounded by a bright aura that transformed a Blue Green Trident.
Sword turning into a wielder. And the wielder became a weapon!
Riptide shot towards the Devil Phantom, her black hair streaming behind her as the Bronze blade in her grasp exploded with power!
Ethan had no time to react as he was suddenly confronted with a gigantic Trident!
He slashed down with all his might, and two collisions exploded forth!
The Devil God Phantom was torn into two halves!
The Blue Green Trident shattered!
With a final Howl, the Devil God Phantom turned into smoke and returned to Ethan's sword.
Riptide turned and charged towards Ethan!
The two collided in a flurry of sword strikes. "AHAHAHAAH! So this is the technique my brother wanted to create? To allow Riptide herself to fight on his behalf! What an amazing technique!"
Riptide sneered, her eyes filled with mockery. "The true ability is…"
"… when both of us attack together!"
Percy roared, appearing behind Ethan, the second riptide he had, held in his hand as he slashed at Ethan!
Ethan's eyes widened and he was struck from both sides, his defence breaking as he was smashed down into the ground, blood exploding from his body!
And the remaining victors… Percy!
Riptide smiled, her eyes sweeping across Percy. "Not bad… boy. You lived up to this Evil Goddesses expectation."
Then her body turned to mist and she returned to the sword she held, the sword flying back to Percy. Then Ethan's sword also rose up, flying back to Percy.
All three fragments of Riptide were reunited!
And the stadium erupted into cheers as the match was decided!
A.N.: YES! YES! YES! I have been planning the battle between Percy and Ethan for more than a year, and it was as beautiful as I'd imagined it to be. And with this, both Percy's have gained qualifications to return to the Earthen Realms!
Soul Percy brings back the mastered power of River Styx
Body Percy brings back the Mastered Power of Riptide!
Now we have to wait and see what the Essence of Percy brings back with him! Any guesses?
Also, I cannot wait for Percy to return back to the Earthen Realms, since I have quite an interesting Storyline planned out that would make narrating the Story easier for me.