Eternal Temptation: Awakening Sinful Desires

Once they finished breakfast, Asher looked at everyone, stood up from his chair, and began speaking.

"Now, everyone, I'll be leaving for the Twilight Mist Sect by going through the Black Forest." He declared his intention as he looked at everyone present.

Aria nodded in acknowledgment while giving him a loving gaze. "Be careful out there, honey. Do take care of yourself and stay safe."

"Thank you, mom; I will. However, you don't need to worry that much. I'm pretty confident that I'll be alright. I'll just teleport back to this realm if I encounter any danger that poses a threat to my life." He smiled and reassured her.

"Well then, everyone, if you may excuse me." Asher waved goodbye to everyone.

"Please take care, big brother Ash!" Lily called out while waving at him excitedly.

"Little angel, don't worry. I'll be fine," he grinned, ruffling his little sister's hair as she jumped out of her chair to hug him.

"Don't get hurt on me now, Asher, okay? I will also go back to the sect after some time." Mia winked as she hugged him from behind, making him chuckle.

Asher flashed a teasing smirk and pinched Mia's cheeks before kissing her on the lips, making all the ladies watching them stare with heated expressions.

"Don't worry, I will be waiting for you then~" he assured Mia, who giggled at his remark while releasing her hug.

Seeing Asher's display of affection for all of them made Aria's mood better. "Okay, that's enough. Asher needs to head off now, or else we'd keep him here all day. Go on, honey."

Asher smiled and walked towards her, hugging her tight as he buried his face on her neck, taking in her unique scent.

He stayed still for a moment before he suddenly whispered in her ear, "Mom... soon, I will make you mine too, so prepare yourself~"

"Hm?" Aria froze for a brief moment upon hearing those words but recovered instantly as a mischievous glint shone from her purple pupils. She smirked while looking at him. "Oohhh, did my sweet son finally decide to claim me as well? That sounds so nice... I would love nothing more than to have my dear son as my man~"

Asher chuckled after hearing that response from his mother and released his hold on her. "Alright, then I'll be off!"

With a nod in their direction, Asher turned around and left the mansion, heading towards the place where the Astral Nexus Core Orb was placed.

Asher walked towards the altar in the center of the temple, then activated the formation that opens the spatial door that leads to the chamber of artifacts and weapons.

Upon entering, the entire space shimmered brightly, with several streaks of color surrounding its perimeter.

It took only seconds before his vision changed completely as he entered an entirely new area that resembled nothing like what he had seen previously.

This mysterious chamber contained hundreds, if not thousands, of various items lying inside crystal cases and floating within a white mist-like substance encasing each piece individually, preventing anyone from touching them without permission or authorization.

When Asher's foot touched the smooth surface of the floor, the whole place lit up automatically, and allowed him to see everything clearly around the large circular room. The walls were pure white, while the ceiling consisted of intricate carvings depicting various scenes, such as dragons flying through clouds or fighting against powerful-looking creatures.

He took in his surroundings before turning to examine every item that caught his interest within this chamber.

Each one appeared unique in its own way and represented something different from the others.

For instance, there was a sword that emitted a brilliant radiance with a sharp edge. While another object seemed ordinary at first glance until one realized its true nature, it transformed into a gigantic hammer with golden runes engraved along its shaft that could crush mountains effortlessly with a single stroke!

Despite the numerous items within the vast room, Asher didn't feel overwhelmed by the sheer number or appearance of these objects. Instead, he focused solely on locating any particular pieces he considered worthy to equip himself with.

He noticed a few armors made entirely from white metal plates lined with gold trimming, as well as spears and halberds fashioned from various metals. A couple of shields hung alongside them, forming part of the impressive arsenal displayed in front of him.

Looking further ahead, Asher found two rows containing bows ranging from short to long, while arrows sat neatly stacked behind them. They came in sets consisting of thirty or forty bolts each. On top of those piles, there were quivers full of them.

These were just a small portion compared to the rest of the items kept in this massive vault filled with countless treasures collected from different worlds.

The amount of wealth alone was enough for an entire world to survive indefinitely. No matter how rich someone might be, they wouldn't stand a chance to accumulate all these items. Yet here he was, witnessing it with his very own eyes, all thanks to being granted the status of a Master of the Astral Nexus Core Orb.

As Asher continued wandering amongst the numerous weapons and equipment stored here, he passed by several weapons that gave off tremendous amounts of pressure. He stopped briefly to inspect them more closely before moving on again, unperturbed by their presence.

Finally, after searching thoroughly throughout the entire chamber, he managed to find something that suited his needs perfectly—an elegant-looking pair of black gloves with strange symbols engraved on them. They were called Midnight Embrace Gloves.

Upon touching the material with his fingertips, he discovered it possessed incredible hardness, as if carved from diamond itself, yet remained soft enough to stretch without causing discomfort in any way whatsoever.

It seemed to possess hidden properties not apparent at a cursory glance. When Asher picked them up, the symbols on the gloves lit up as soon as he slipped them on. They glowed faintly in response to his touch but otherwise stayed dormant unless active through his actions.

Once fitted properly, Asher found that they enhanced his efficiency to use dark element energy and aura more efficiently. He tested his control and manipulation over darkness, and it worked perfectly without issue. Moreover, he felt that even the sharpest sword wouldn't be able to cut his glove.

'These are exactly what I'm looking for—a perfect fit and great for my style of combat.' He thought as a satisfied smile formed on his lips.

'And I don't think it's necessary to check the other weapons since these are more than enough already if I make use of them along with my skills.' He decided not to bother checking the other weapons and equipment since he believed there was nothing much he would like there.

After a final inspection, he was finally done with his preparations and prepared himself to travel through the Black Forest, which was located next to the capital city, in the direction of the Twilight Mist Sect.

"Now, then..." He uttered out loud, breaking the silence of this secluded chamber, before raising his finger toward the exit portal in front of him and tracing a runic symbol in mid-air, activating the spatial doorway. A circle of light formed around his fingertip and grew larger gradually until it reached the size of an open gate.

This gate teleported him outside the Mystic Starry Realm to the mansion of the Blake family in the capital city.

Asher appeared right in front of a marble staircase located next to the main entrance leading into his home and turned his gaze towards the clear blue sky above. "The time sure flies fast... It feels like only yesterday when I woke up as Asher Blake," he muttered with nostalgia as he remembered how everything began.

He took a moment to admire the view surrounding him and enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere provided by nature's scenery. It helped calm down his thoughts, easing away all tension from within himself and preparing him mentally for what lies ahead.

"Let's get this started!" He exclaimed excitedly, cracking a playful smile, and began walking towards the garage, where he could take a car or ride a motorcycle to get to the outskirts of the Black Forest.

Once he arrived inside, Asher saw a shiny new black vehicle parked on one end of the spacious parking lot. Its design was simple yet elegant, resembling the sports bikes that are popular these days.

He inspected the motorcycle thoroughly and found nothing unusual about it except for some fancy details added to it for aesthetic purposes only. This bike would certainly be able to handle rough terrain with ease due to its sturdy construction.

It boasted plenty of power to go along with speed, and having relied on the core of the Star Beast as an energy source, it won't have the problem of depleting the charge anytime.

'What a luxury and convenience,' Asher thought as he mounted the vehicle. He started up the engine, which roared loudly in response, sending vibrations through his body while filling the garage with deafening noise.

Without wasting more time, Asher accelerated forward and drove towards the gates opening out into the world beyond.

As soon as he passed through those giant barriers, blocking off all outside intruders, he increased his speed gradually.

Along the way, Asher admired the scenery he passed by, marveling at the beauty of the cityscape where numerous skyscrapers loomed high above him, stretching out towards heaven itself. The sight of cars zooming past at a distance brought a smile to his lips as he watched everything unfold before him.