Thousands of years ago, the first outbreak of entities shook the ancient world to its core, engraving a deep, incurable mental wound among the people of their time. Gaian, Aqualia, Pyron, and Saharos became some of the most menacing entities, still even sending fear through the present generation thousands of years later.
Among this chaos were a group of insanely powerful humans called Ancient Symbols who were known to fight for their dreams. Examples of these icons are the Realm God and Sky Splitter, sworn enemies that lived during this time period and became some of the most famous members of the Ancient Symbols. However, following the defeat of the Sky Splitter, the powers held by the Ancient Symbols faded along with time, slowly but surely becoming legends of the past. This was the time period called the "Classical Generation."
Powers of the Ancient Symbols did not begin reawakening within modern bodies until just as early as 20 years ago. Slowly leading up to the present, it was clear that the new generation had been entrusted with the powers of the ancients - however, this sparked the growth of a vital question - why were the Ancient Symbols' powers just now reawakening?
Volume 13, Chapter 37 - Ancient Symbols
"It seems like the reawakenings weren't lies," the criminal abusing Pyron's power observed, rising from the concrete and slowly limping across the streets in his opponent's direction. "Even if it isn't in full swing yet like it was back during the ancient eras, I'LL STILL MAKE A NAME FOR MYSELF BY KILLING YOU!"
Fireballs created from Pyron's power soared straight through the sky towards Xavier, who reopened his eyes and noticed the spear in his hand. "I've finally done it!" he celebrated, smiling confidently at the two giant fireballs. "It's the form my father described all those years ago… the ancient power of the Phantom Protector was lingering within me all along!" The spear propelled Xavier off the ground at what seemed to be lightspeed, bursting both the fireballs with a singular burst of wind that sent him higher into the air. With a singular rapid descent, Xavier soared across the streets right towards his opponent, who threw a counterattack in the opposite direction. "With the power of Pyron, the Mutation Liberation Army will rise to the TOP!"
Xavier's spear collided with the ferocious fire based attack, sending a trail of flames racing through the streets. "THAT'S WHERE YOU'VE GOT IT WRONG!" he screamed, strengthening the force of the spear. "The reawakening of the Ancient Symbols' powers signifies that THIS will be the time period where we settle the score between good and evil - where the new wielders continue the battle that went on hiatus for thousands of years!" The spear successfully penetrated the forcefield shielding the attack, the impact sending a roaring cloud of dust across the streets. With his Soul Spear in hand, Xavier pierced straight through the ferocious fireball with a smile of fearlessness on his face, forcing the criminal to watch in fear as he prepared to endure the relentless attack that would define the entire outcome of the battle. "Criminal or not, I WON'T LET YOU END INNOCENT LIVES FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL GAIN!" he continued, holding the glowing spear straight towards his opponent's chest. A moment of silence embraced the entire battlefield, facilitated by the quiet atmosphere that lingered around the two of them. The criminal plopped straight onto his knees, watching in horror as the Soul Spear aimed straight towards him absorbed the pristine energy flowing within him.
Following completion of the extraction process, the god-like properties embracing Xavier's body slowly faded, flowing straight back into his body. The soothing sound of rainfall had returned within the battlefield, sending a wave of relaxation among the criminal who now lay quietly on the ground. "I apologize for my weakness, Sir Ralph…" he repeated inside his head just mere seconds before falling into the depths of unconciousness.
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The power that had awakened within Xavier's body midway through the battle was the former power of the Phantom Protector, one of the Ancient Symbols' who lived during the Classical Generation. He was known for fighting alongside the Realm God, using the souls of the fallen and living in order to protect the world from any danger. "Seems like the power really did exist after all, Dad…" Xavier thought to himself, glancing up at the gloomy skies of the city. "We really have been chosen to finish the business started by the Ancient Symbols!"