When Shiva and Satya had already set out toward the Drawrna Mountains for their exploration quest, far away from them, Shubhu's three companions—Ansh, Kavi, and Siya—were already standing at the gates of the divine city,The city of gods Resting place Swargna the Heavelny City.
Where they were about to begin their God Trials. The atmosphere of Swargna City was ethereal.
The golden, radiant gates of the Divine Temple stood tall, reaching toward the sky and spreading a sacred aura all around. With curiosity and slight nervousness, the three moved toward the temple.
As they reached the entrance, priests dressed in white robes welcomed them. In their hands were small silver bowls filled with holy water, which they sprinkled over the three, purifying them before the trials ahead.
They told them that their willpower would determine the path ahead, and that to participate in the God Trials, the approval of their respective gods was the key to opening the doors. Gesturing for them to follow, the priests led them toward the temple. From the outside, the temple appeared relatively small and simple, especially when compared to the grandeur of Swargna City. But the moment they stepped inside, the truth revealed itself.
The interior of the temple was infinite—stretching endlessly in all directions, as if they had entered an entirely different world. One of the priests explained in a solemn voice,"This temple is connected to a different dimension, far removed from the world you know. As soon as you pass through these doors, time inside will slow—two days outside equal only one day inside. When you enter this chamber, your gods will decide whether to grant you permission. If they do not agree, you will be thrown out within twelve hours, and your powers will drop by one level. And if you participate in the trial and fail, your powers will be taken away completely—you already know what happens after that." He pointed toward the three glowing doors ahead.
"Go inside and sit in a state of meditation. Try to form a connection with the divine soul that has chosen you. If that divine entity agrees, the path to your God Trial will open, and you will be sent into your god's trial. Each of you has been chosen by a god, and now you must prove yourselves worthy of their power.
This trial will not be easy. Your abilities, willpower, and determination will all be tested." His voice grew even more serious."Remember, the gods are watching you. If you fail to meet their expectations, the powers granted to you can be taken away.
" Ansh, Kavi, and Siya looked at one another. This was the moment they had prepared themselves for. They knew that passing these trials was the only way to move beyond their current low-tier god powers and obtain the strength of a mid-tier god. With determination in their eyes, the three nodded. Without hesitation, Ansh stepped forward first and placed his hand on the door.
The surface of the door shimmered, and in the very next moment, he disappeared. Kavi and Siya followed, entering their respective doors. Inside, all three sat in meditation within their own chambers and sank deep into the endless ocean of the mind.
Their souls were now beginning to change. As they sank deeper into the infinite void, they collided with a massive, blinding light that opened vast eyes before them.
And after a moments passed their came a thunderous voice heavy and overwhelming.
Kavi found himself in a place where the scent of metal filled the air in every direction. The voice spoke,"Heir, why do you wish to become strong?" Kavi remained silent for a long time before answering in a heavy voice,"Because whenever trouble came, I could never do what I wanted. When I was needed the most, I always fell behind, and my companions were always in danger. That's why I want to stand ahead of them, to face danger before it reaches them like a mountain that stops every attack, like a sharp blade that cuts through every threat, and like a companion who never abandons them." "Well done," the voice said."But are you certain you can become my true heir?"Kavi replied emotionally,"I will give my everything." A laugh echoed, and Kavi's consciousness returned to his body.
On the other side, Siya encountered a regal and authoritative voice. She opened her eyes and found herself in a vast palace. A red carpet covered the entire hall, and towering red pillars held up the ceiling. There was a warmth in the air—sometimes comforting like a mother's embrace, and sometimes terrifying like a calamity capable of burning the world. At the center sat a colossal figure surrounded by flames.
The figure stared at Siya with a gaze that felt like a physical weight. She was hauntingly beautiful—her skin as flawless as polished white jade, and her robes didn't just look red; they seemed to be woven from living, roaring flames.
But beneath that divine radiance, she looked utterly broken by time. Her eyes carried a hollow, ancient exhaustion, as if she had been carrying the burden of the entire world for centuries and had finally run out of strength to care. She didn't offer a greeting; she didn't even waste the energy to speak. It was as if words were a luxury she could no longer afford. without asking anything , said,"Go. Face the trial." With a wave of its hand, a wall of fire was hurled toward Siya—and she was pulled back into her body.
Ansh found himself in a vast palace of water, made of water and ice. There, he met an old man with a calm and peaceful nature. Ansh felt a deep familiarity with him,
That long-bearded man was surrounded by a personality that was incredibly simple and humble. This world was purely white, surrounded from all sides by a shroud of water and ice, as if only the color white existed in this realm. Even without wanting to, Ansh felt himself being pulled toward that old man.
Together, they caught fish, cooked them, ate together, and laughed while cracking jokes. Ansh told him that he wants his friends to always remain happy, and if ever a drop of trouble looms over them, it must pass through him first.
Ansh asked him, "By the way, what is your name?" To this, he replied, "Me? I am Neeraj, the creator of this world."
Ansh asked, "Are you the God of the Pond?" The old man laughed again and said, "If you think about it, even the ocean is just a large pond. Your willpower must be so strong that your resolve itself becomes the law."
After saying this, he placed his hand on Ansh's head, and Ansh drifted into a deep sleep. Shortly after that, Ansh returned to his consciousness.
All three were granted permission by their gods to participate in the trials, and they stepped through the glowing doors.
Ansh's Trial:
The Water Realm When Ansh opened his eyes, he found himself standing in an endless world made entirely of water. Water stretched to the horizon in every direction. Beneath his feet was a vast pond, its surface unnaturally calm. In fact, the entire realm was made of water—ponds of all sizes, rivers flowing between them, and a golden sky shining above.
A deep, echoing voice spoke, "You have been chosen by the Pond God. To pass this trial, you must merge all the ponds of this realm into one. Only by proving complete mastery over water can you advance." Ansh frowned and looked around.
"But… where are all the ponds?" That was when he realized the surface beneath his feet was not land, but water.
The entire realm itself was one enormous pond. As he stepped forward, ripples spread across the surface. Countless ponds appeared in the distance, scattered like a mosaic. With firm determination, Ansh dove into the water.
His body sliced through it effortlessly. As he descended deeper, he felt a powerful current pulling him toward the center of the Water Realm. But swimming alone would not be enough. He needed to control the water—command it—and turn it into a single overwhelming force.
Kavi's Trial:
The Metal Realm Elsewhere, Kavi found himself in a world made entirely of metal. Metallic clouds swirled violently across the sky. The ground was composed of iron, bronze, and steel. Sharp metal spires rose like mountains, and even the air vibrated with a metallic hum.
The Metal God's voice echoed, "In this trial, you must bring metal under your control. Bend it to your will and create a path forward. Only one who truly commands metal may advance.
" Kavi looked around and realized his powers were no longer what they once were. He stretched his hand toward a nearby iron spire. It bent slightly then stopped.
"So most of my power has been taken away…" he muttered. This trial would not be easy. He would have to rely on his intelligence and the little power he had left.
As he walked forward, his eyes fell upon a massive iron gate in the distance, half-buried in the ground. Instinctively, he knew—this was the path ahead. But lifting it with his limited power was impossible. Kavi closed his eyes and focused. He remembered his god's teachings—metal was not just about strength, but precision. If he could find the weak joints and hinges, he might be able to break it apart.
Siya's Trial:
The Volcanic Realm Siya's trial took place in a world of fire and lava. Volcanoes erupted all around, spewing molten lava into the sky. The air was thick with ash, making it hard to breathe.
The ground cracked constantly, with rivers of lava flowing beneath it. The Fire Goddess's voice echoed,"Control the flames of this realm. If you are not strong enough, this fire will consume you. Prove that you can command the flames.
" Siya felt her power nearly vanish. She tried to summon fire, but only a weak spark appeared before fading away. In the distance, she saw a massive volcano. Stone bridges led toward it cracked and melting from the heat. A single misstep could send her falling into the abyss of fire below.
Her heart pounded as Siya stepped onto the first bridge. It trembled, but she steadied herself, reinforcing the stone with what little power she had left. Slowly, she moved forward toward the volcano, knowing that the real trial was yet to come.
The Beginning of the Trials In their respective realms, Ansh, Kavi, and Siya were fully immersed in their trials. Their powers were limited, their paths uncertain—but the gods' message was clear. Success would grant them the power of a mid-tier god.Failure would strip everything away. Far away, in the Drawrna Mountains, Shiva and Satya had begun their own journey. Shiva had no idea yet that his friends' trials and his own path were about to intertwine—in ways no one could have imagined.