webnovel

Mythical Alter Beasts

As the two stars align, the legend begins… After becoming a test subject of new technology, Joshua has experienced a mysterious phenomenon that allows him to assume a new identity in a different world. In this world, humans consume potions that give them the ability to transform into humanoid beasts. They have Alter Beasts that they can use to battle. They are called Alterers! Alterers can wield the power of nature. They can use magical abilities that they use to protect the things important to them. They use their powers to fight and pursue their dreams. Becoming an Alterer is choosing the path that only the brave will walk. Despite this arduous path, Alterers still brave the challenges to become myths! Forced by his circumstances and to honor his promise, Joshua will walk the mythical path. He will battle the savageness of the wilderness and the human heart. With the help of the otherworldly tech assimilated in his soul and the mysterious shard fused in his heart, Joshua will forge a unique path that will bring dread to all creatures! Sink continents! Shatter the sky! Devour the world! ...... New chapters are posted at 6 pm (GMT+8). Also, check my page on this site. www.buymeacoffee.com/grimlak03 I'm posting images I used as inspirations, so if you're interested, you can see them anytime. You can also buy me a coffee if you like my novel! Maybe you can pity this poor me and give me some encouragement. I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you and God bless! ...... Note: The book cover photo is not mine. The image came from the Sega-developed PS2 game, Project Altered Beast.

GriMlak · แฟนตาซี
Not enough ratings
51 Chs

Double Release!

The Stage 3 Wind Wolf saw the clash of its alpha and Yeshua. It wanted to pounce towards Yeshua and help its alpha when it felt an incoming attack.

The blue wolf then saw vine whips slashing towards it. It dodged the whip slashes with its agile body and looked at the humanoid beast who attacked it. It bared its fangs furiously at the interloper.

Cesar already drew close enough to the Stage 3 wolf during the time that Yeshua and the alpha Wind Wolf were charging at each other. While the two clashed, vine whips grew from Cesar's two hands. The whips made from wood elongated to almost five meters. These were the vine whips he used to attack the Stage 3 Wind Wolf.

Cesar told Yeshua that he would hold off the other wolf, so he would do his best to give the young Alterer the time he needed to finish that alpha Wind Wolf.

While releasing hard breaths, Cesar whispered. "Boy, I am betting everything on you. Our lives will be in your hands…"

Awoooooo!

A howl full of rage was released by the alpha Wind Wolf. Fierce wind gathered around the blue wolf as it angrily bared its long sharp fangs.

The alpha wolf was very angry because it felt humiliated by the werewolf in front of it. The group of humanoid beasts it was toying around suddenly had someone who was able to match it. It felt that it was stronger than the wolf Yeshua but it was actually shocked that it was the one who was blasted away.

Wolves valued their wolf pack and their honor. It was already angered by what Yeshua and the others had done as they killed most of its pack only leaving one wolf.

Now, its honor as an alpha wolf was being tarnished by a creature it deemed weaker than it. It was really furious and did not want any one of them to leave this place alive.

Yeshua saw the fury in the eyes of the wolf while he was charging at it. Though he felt the menace from it, it did not stop Yeshua from mocking it.

Yeshua smirked and said. "Heh, why are you so angry, doggy? Did you not expect that this handsome wolf is stronger than you?"

Seeing the mocking grin of Yeshua further enraged the Wind Wolf. It hunched its body, and then violently leaped at the approaching werewolf.

Yeshua and the alpha wolf gathered fiercely whirling winds on their claws and swiped them violently at each other.

Wind Claws!

Clang! Clang!

Sparks were produced when the razor sharp claws of the two mad beasts clashed. Explosive sounds resounded as the attacks cracked the air surrounding Yeshua and the Wind Wolf.

They exchanged attacks while evading each other claws using their agile bodies. The two were contesting their speed as they chased and clashed with each other. Flashes of light splashed the surroundings with shades of blue and red as the place was filled with swirling clouds of dust.

After a while, Yeshua and the Wind Wolf distanced themselves from each other. Streaks of blood covered the two as numerous cuts and wounds could be seen in their bodies especially the alpha wolf.

It seemed that in their continuous exchange of attacks, Yeshua had the upper hand. The alpha wolf was growling painfully. It looked at Yeshua with deep hatred.

Though he also had wounds, Yeshua was not much affected. He looked at the seriously wounded wolf in front of him and knew that it was time to end this sinister wolf.

"I'm going to kill you, you mutt." Yeshua's low growl was carried by the wind.

"Jason, I know you can hear me. Try to focus on my voice, please. You should not let yourself lose control. I don't want to lose you. So please, listen to me…"

Sheila continued to talk to Jason to calm him down. She knew that Jason could hear her and he was fighting the savageness that taking control of his mind. She believed that Jason would not give up.

Maybe because of the healing medicines taking effect and the coaxing of Sheila, Jason's groaning suddenly stopped as a different sound escaped his bloody mouth.

"Ugh… Sheila…"

"J-Jason!" Sheila was surprised to hear Jason call her name. She saw that Jason's tight eyes were slowly opening. The bull man was gradually regaining consciousness but he was still listless.

"Where is… my brother…? C-Cesar?" Though groggy, Jason still did not forget his companions.

Sheila did not answer him. Right now, Jason's condition was more important. "Jason, don't talk anymore! You are severely injured. You can't deactivate your Alter form yet or your healing will slow down. Just focus your mind. Don't let the savageness consumed you!"

Jason could only hear Sheila's voice droning on his ears. He could only understand a portion of what Sheila said as his mind was still working slowly.

"M-my brother… Where is he…?" Amidst his groaning, Jason was trying to ascertain his brother's safety.

The brothers were very close. James was not only his elder brother but he also filled the role of their father. Since they were children, James was Jason's protector.

Jason's personality made him fight a lot with other kids in their neighborhood. Some children would like to bully Jason since he did not have parents. But James would always be there fighting with him. James would not blame him for making trouble. James would just smile and tell Jason that he should not be so hotheaded.

Sheila's tears continued to flow as she was reminded of what happened to James. She could not tell Jason the truth.

Sheila was biting her lips to stifle her sobs, so Jason would not hear the agony in her voice.

Yeshua was determined to finish the alpha wolf right now. He did not know how long Cesar could hold off the other wolf. Though Cesar was also at stage 3, he was almost drained by his injuries and their constant battles. He needed to finish the Wind Wolf in front of him, so he could help Cesar immediately.

Yeshua would do something he learned in the past month. It was only a wild idea at first but he did not know that it was really possible. Using this unique application of his ability, Yeshua would definitely kill this sinister wolf!

- AI. Initiate Dual Control – Double Release.

[Task received. Preparing for soul control overlapping…]

Yeshua controlled his genome sequence as he prepared to unleash his ability. Violent wind gathered around his body cloaking him with a blue glow of swishing wind. It was Wind Dash.

But Yeshua was not done yet!

The wind continued to amass around Yeshua creating a fierce gale centered on him. Another set of blue threads of wind cloaked Yeshua's body. It was another Wind Dash ability!

The overlapping of the two Wind Dash abilities made Yeshua looked like he had an apparition of a blue werewolf covering his body. His bristling wolf mane was waving madly as the wind whirled around him.

This was Dual Control – Double Release. Though the command was very simple, the process was very difficult that Yeshua could only maintain it for a couple of seconds.

During his stay in the Red Wood Forest, Yeshua suddenly had an idea. The AI was assimilated into his soul. It was the reason why the AI could control the mysterious shard in his heart. The mysterious shard was connected to his soul and through his soul, the AI controlled the genome sequence of the mysterious shard.

And so, the AI could also control the genome sequence of the Windrage Wolf since it was connected to Yeshua's soul. It was not only the transformation into his Alter form but the AI could also assist him to unleash the abilities of his Alter Beast.

At first, the AI could only control the other abilities while Yeshua was using another ability. For example, Yeshua would use Wind Claws and the AI would use the Wind Dash.

But afterward, Yeshua realized that it was not different from the way he used his abilities. He could also use different abilities at the same time. He just needed more focus as he used his abilities.

Then, after Yeshua bickered with the AI about its magical abilities, the AI was able to analyze a way to force the genome sequence to release the same ability overlapping them.

Using abilities was activating the specific segments in the genome sequence. If the ability was already activated, it could not be activated again. But the AI was able to overclock the segment by forcefully infusing soul energy in it.

This forceful infusion was something Yeshua could not do. Maybe, if he put all his time to practice his soul control, he could do it. But Yeshua thought that no Alterers would waste their time to practice this kind of ability. It was better to increase the soul temperance, and then upgrade to the next level.

Of course, though the strength of the Double Release ability was also doubled, the consumption of soul energy was not just double but almost triple. At the same time, his soul and his body were greatly burdened. That was why it could only be maintained for a short time.

"I'll finish this in 5 seconds."

Yeshua then flashed from his position and appeared to the side of the alpha wolf. In an instant, his claws were already hacking to the sinister wolf.