Ancestral Lineage-Chapter 216 : Clash of Resonance and Ruin

The wind screamed through the frozen wasteland as Ethan took his stance, his golden-red energy crackling like a storm barely restrained. Across from him, the drake and the serpent-like beast stood poised, their bodies radiating sound waves so intense they warped the air itself.

Ethan rolled his shoulders. "So, which one of you wants to go first?"

The drake responded with a roar, sending a shockwave powerful enough to distort reality itself. But this time, Ethan was ready.

The beast lunged, its wings propelling it forward at impossible speed. Every movement sent out sonic bursts, fracturing the ice beneath its claws. Ethan's eyes gleamed as he adjusted his stance.

The moment the drake's talons slashed toward him, he vanished.

A blur of motion—then BOOM!

Ethan reappeared midair, above the drake's massive frame. His fist, wreathed in golden-red energy, came crashing down.

BANG!

The impact sent a tremor rippling through the beast's body, forcing it downward. The ice cracked beneath its weight, but before Ethan could follow up, the serpent-dog hybrid struck.

A piercing shriek echoed across the battlefield.

It wasn't just sound—it was a resonance attack at a molecular level.

Ethan's vision blurred as his eardrums nearly ruptured, his body locking up for a split second. The serpent's ability wasn't just about raw force—it was dissonance, a disruption that seeped into his very cells.

WHAM!

The drake's tail slammed into Ethan's ribs, sending him flying. His body tore through glaciers before finally skidding to a stop. He exhaled sharply, steam rising from his wounds as his Blood Magic kicked in, knitting flesh and bone back together.

"Alright," Ethan muttered, rolling his shoulders. "That actually stung a little."

Kaldaroth, the Abyssal Warden, loomed nearby, his abyssal eyes watching with interest. "Their synergy is flawless," he rumbled. "One bends the battlefield with force, the other disrupts it at its core. You will not defeat them with strength alone."

Ethan smirked. "Who said I was just using strength?"

Then, his energy changed.

His golden-red aura darkened, becoming denser—commanding. The air thickened, the very fabric of reality bending under the weight of his Path. He could now use his Path more flawlessly.

"I wonder what my stats will be by now..."

The drake and serpent tensed.

They felt it.

Ethan had adapted.

The drake roared, unleashing another sonic devastation—but this time, Ethan absorbed it.

The moment the force struck him, his aura devoured the energy, warping the air around him. Then—he threw it back.

BOOM!

A sound explosion erupted from Ethan's fist, colliding with the drake's own attack and overpowering it instantly. The beast was sent skidding backward, its wings struggling to keep balance.

But Ethan wasn't done.

He teleported.

In an instant, he was behind the serpent-dog hybrid.

The creature turned, its body glowing as it prepared to unleash another resonance attack.

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Too slow.

Ethan's fingers curled into a claw.

CRACK!

His hand closed around the beast's throat.

The moment he made contact, curse affinity surged from his palm, disrupting the very resonance that fueled the creature's existence. Its body convulsed, sound waves stuttering into silence.

"Nice trick," Ethan murmured. "But I've already figured you out."

With a flick of his wrist, he slammed the beast into the ice.

BOOM!

The ground shattered from the impact, sending a shockwave across the frozen plains. The serpent-like creature twitched, stunned.

That left only the drake.

Ethan turned, just in time to see it lunging—jaws wide, a hurricane of sound charging in its maw.

This time, Ethan moved first.

He vanished—one second on the ground, the next on the drake's back. His grip dug into its scales, golden energy pulsing through his fingers.

"Sit down."

Then, with raw, unrelenting force, he dragged the drake from the sky and slammed it into the ice.

CRACK!

A crater hundreds of feet wide formed as the frozen wasteland collapsed. Shards of ice jutted into the air, the battlefield reshaped by sheer force.

Silence.

Then—a low growl.

Ethan stood between the two beaten creatures. The drake, though injured, still had a defiant fire in its silver eyes. The serpent slowly rose, its body trembling from the force of Ethan's power.

He exhaled, his aura flickering. "That was fun," he said. "But we both know how this ends."

The creatures exchanged a glance.

Then, slowly, the drake lowered its head.

A heartbeat later, the serpent followed.

Ethan smirked.

"That's more like it."

Kaldaroth stepped forward, his abyssal eyes gleaming. "They acknowledge you as their master," he rumbled. "You have conquered them, just as you conquered me."

Ethan ran a hand through his hair, his Blood magic sealing any lingering wounds. "Good. That means we're done here."

He turned, casting one last glance at his new beasts. The drake let out a low, guttural rumble—almost a growl of respect—while the serpent-beast coiled beside it, silent but watchful. But Ethan wasn't done yet.

He stepped forward, locking eyes with the drake. The beast tensed but didn't retreat. Even in submission, its pride remained unbroken.

Ethan extended his hand, golden-black energy coiling around his fingertips like living tendrils. "You fought well," he said, voice steady. "Now, let's make it official."

The drake exhaled sharply, its silver eyes gleaming. Then, with slow deliberation, it lowered its massive head, pressing its forehead against Ethan's palm.

The moment they made contact, Ethan's energy surged forward, intertwining with the drake's essence. A flood of raw power rushed through him—rage, pride, instinct, and something deeper. Understanding.

A bond was forming.

A deep, echoing growl rumbled through the air as glowing marks etched themselves into the drake's dark blue scales. Ancient runes, pulsing with golden light, spread from its forehead down its spine. Ethan felt something click inside him, a tether connecting them on a level beyond mere words.

The drake lifted its head, its silver eyes burning with new intensity. No longer just a beast—now, it was his.

Ethan smirked. "Sage. That's your name now."

The drake—Sage—let out a powerful, resonating roar. The air trembled at the sheer force of it, but Ethan remained unmoved. He could feel it now—Sage's presence within him, a second heartbeat thrumming in sync with his own.

Kaldaroth observed the process in silence before speaking. "A worthy name. It suits him."

Ethan turned his gaze to the serpent-like beast, still watching with cautious, intelligent eyes. He didn't need another companion, not now. But he knew someone who did.

With a flick of his wrist, he conjured a sealing rune in midair. A sphere of blood-red energy formed between his fingers, pulsing in rhythm with his heartbeat.

"For now, you'll wait," he murmured. "I've got someone in mind for you."

The serpent-beast hissed but didn't resist as Ethan pressed the seal against its scaled forehead. The creature's form shimmered, then collapsed into pure energy, vanishing into the rune. The sphere pulsed once before sinking into his palm, lying dormant—waiting.

Ethan exhaled, rolling his shoulders. "That should do it."

He glanced at Sage, who rumbled low in agreement. The bond between them was still fresh, but he could already feel the connection settling. This wasn't just some summoned beast—it was a true spirit companion, one that would grow with him.

Ethan cracked his knuckles. "Now… let's go. We've got a war to finish."

And with that, he vanished—his new beasts following silently behind.