The Awakening of Dominion
The air around Lee Yun trembled as Hanabi extended her hand towards Shadow. (A suffocating pressure filled the space, an invisible force pressing against his very being.) His shadow quivered beneath him as he struggled to remain upright.
"You wish for mercy, yet you hesitate to give it," Hanabi sneered, her golden eyes gleaming with contempt. "What will you sacrifice to prove your loyalty to my master?"
Shadow gritted his teeth, his form flickering like a dying flame. (Fear clawed at his heart, but he had no choice.) "If it means saving my people… take whatever you will."
A majestic power surged between them—an authority far beyond mortal comprehension. The Soul Seal. A power capable of sealing the souls of Demon Folk, Humans, Monks, and even Divine Beings.
But Shadow hesitated. (A memory surfaced—ancient, bloodstained, drenched in suffering.) "This power is formidable, but it has limits… Even Hades himself could not use it against higher beings."
Hanabi remained unfazed, her lips curling into an amused smirk. "That is none of your concern. The only one who can fully wield this power is my master."
Shadow knew the truth—(if this power was ever fully mastered, it would bring the same apocalypse that had once erased an entire age from existence.) No future. No salvation. Just absolute dominion.
Hanabi's gaze sharpened, her presence thick with menace. "It seems you care little for your people's survival. If you wish to beg for that man's life, then pretend we never met. Because soon, blood will bloom in the Underworld." (A chilling certainty laced her voice, as though fate itself had already been decided.) "My master and his army will not only annihilate the Underworld but devastate the Heavens and Earth. The gods will drown in their own arrogance. So think carefully before you act."
Shadow, terrified, fell to his knees. (His pride shattered, his fear exposed.) "If you must take my power to save my people, then so be it. Kill me if you must, but please spare them. They are mindless followers, forced to obey their master to survive."
Lee Yun stepped forward. (The echoes of his past torments surfaced—the loneliness, the suffering, the years spent being powerless.) But now? Now, he had a choice.
His voice was calm, but the weight of his words was absolute. "That's enough, Hanabi. Do not torment the weak."
Hanabi turned to him, murmuring under her breath, "Tell me who bullied you, Master, and I will show them what it means to live without death."
She smirked but nodded, respecting his will. "As you command. We will not pursue your people." (Her eyes glowed with an unspoken warning.) "But only your people, fool. The rest shall burn."
Lee Yun felt a deep pull in his core as Hanabi turned toward him.
"This is my gift to you, Master."
A glowing sigil drifted toward Lee, seeping into his skin. (Pain. Raw, excruciating pain—like fire coursing through his veins, devouring his very soul.) His breath hitched as his mind expanded, overwhelmed by visions of ancient battlefields and warriors locked in endless war.
Then, a voice—not Hanabi's—whispered in his mind. (It was old, commanding, filled with both sorrow and vengeance.)
"Your path has been set in stone. The will of the Monarch shall be realized once more."
As the pain faded, Lee looked down at his wrist. A faint, glowing mark had appeared—the Soul Seal.
But something was different.
Shadow, still kneeling, suddenly gasped as the same sigil burned into his own skin. His body trembled violently, and a flicker of realization appeared in his eyes. (His breath caught in his throat.)
"You…" Shadow murmured, his voice unsteady. "You are… truly him."
Hanabi smirked. "Of course he is." (A glimmer of satisfaction danced in her gaze—this was the moment she had been waiting for.)
Lee clenched his fists as raw power surged through him. (It was intoxicating, absolute.) For the first time in his life, he was no longer the victim. He had strength—true, undeniable strength.
Shadow bowed his head deeply. "I am yours to command."
Before Lee could respond, the void around them trembled. (A chill spread through the air, heavy and suffocating.) A looming presence filled the space, suffocating and ancient. A deep, guttural voice rumbled from the darkness:
"The Seal has been placed. The Monarch has awakened. But the gods will not allow his return so easily."
Lee's breath hitched. (The weight of fate pressed against him—crushing, merciless.) He wasn't ready for this.
But then, the Soul Seal on his wrist flared—and for the first time, he felt something profound.
Not just strength.
Dominion.Control.Authority.
(This was his will.)
And no god, no emperor, no force in existence would take it from him.
He would spare no one.
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[Character Status: Lee Yun]
Level: 1
Title: Unawakened Successor of the God of @#$%^&*
Race: Human (?)
Class: ??? (Yet to be determined)
Alignment: Neutral
[Basic Stats]
Strength (STR): 8 → (Slightly above average due to physical endurance)Dexterity (DEX): 7 → (Decent agility, but not refined)Constitution (CON): 10 → (Survived hardships, high pain tolerance)Intelligence (INT): 6 → (Lack of knowledge about the mystical world)Wisdom (WIS): 9 → (Has a strong will and survival instincts)Charisma (CHA): 5 → (Socially withdrawn due to past trauma)Luck (LUK): 3 → (Fate has been cruel, but things are about to change)
[Hidden Stats]
Willpower: 15 → (Developed over years of suffering and loneliness)Mental Resilience: 12 → (Can endure intense fear, trauma, and mental attacks)Mystic Potential: ??? → (Unknown; connected to his dragon tattoo and eye)Corruption Resistance: 30% → (Natural resistance to dark forces, but can still be influenced)
[Abilities]
Iron Will (Passive): Cannot be easily intimidated or mentally broken.Survivor's Instinct (Passive): Increased awareness in life-threatening situations.Unawakened Eye (Sealed): ??? (Will unlock upon certain conditions)Dragon's Call (Sealed): The hidden spirit within his tattoo will respond when necessary.
Soul Seal (Passive & Active): A transcendent ability that binds a target's soul to the wielder's will, enforcing absolute suppression regardless of level, rank, or resistance once specific conditions are met.
[Equipment]
Tattered Clothes: Offers no protection.Bare Shoes: Basic footwear, no stat bonus.
Special information :
Soul Seal (Passive & Active)Description:
A transcendent ability that defies conventional power structures, the Soul Seal grants its wielder dominion over fate itself. This ability allows the user to inscribe an unbreakable seal upon a target's soul, binding their existence to the wielder's will. Unlike ordinary restrictions, the Soul Seal disregards the opponent's level, rank, or power, ensuring absolute enforcement once the conditions are met.
Effects & Conditions:Seal Effect (Active):
Can completely suppress, bind, or restrain a target, rendering them unable to act against the wielder's command.
If fully activated, it can permanently imprison, weaken, or even erase the target's presence from existence.
The seal remains inactive until specific conditions—determined at the time of casting—are fulfilled.
Seal Activation (Passive Trigger):
Once the predetermined condition is met, the seal automatically activates, regardless of the target's awareness, resistance, or power level.
The condition varies depending on the situation and is influenced by the wielder's will. Some examples include:
"If the opponent attempts to kill me, the seal will activate."
"If the opponent betrays me, their power will be sealed."
"If the opponent's heart wavers in loyalty, they will be unable to move."
"If the target's soul harbors malice, their strength will be drained."
No Mana Consumption (Intelligence Stat Exemption):
Unlike most sealing techniques, the Soul Seal does not consume mana and is instead fueled by the user's willpower and dominion over fate.
As a result, even in a mana-deprived state, the user can still activate this ability effortlessly.
Higher-tier Sealing (Unawakened Potential):
Certain high-level beings may resist the initial effects of the seal, but they cannot escape it indefinitely.
If the user fully awakens the Soul Seal, even divine or otherworldly entities will be unable to resist its grasp.
This power can eventually overwrite existing contracts, curses, and divine decrees, bending reality itself.
Flair & Appearance:
When the Soul Seal is activated, the user's eyes turn a piercing blue, glowing with an ethereal light that signifies the absolute enforcement of their will.
A rune-like sigil appears over the target's chest, forehead, or limbs, resembling ancient chains wrapping around their soul.
The intensity of the seal's glow determines its binding strength. Once fully sealed, the target's body may even manifest phantom chains, signifying complete subjugation.
"This is not just a restriction. It is sovereignty over existence itself."