Deva and Animal Path

Gavin's heart raced as he stood face to face with one of the monstrous flyheads.

Without hesitation, he swung his fist towards its face with all his might.

The impact was deafening as his knuckles connected with the creature's head, shattering it like glass.

Blood and viscera splattered across the room, painting the ground, wind, and Gavin's face.

However, it's all in his head.

Another flyhead quickly took its place, a real one and not his imagination, hungry for blood.

Gavin's training in the curse spirit world kicked in as he quickly stepped backward, evading the incoming attack.

He may have been new to his human body, but his instincts were sharp.

After all, he was a human from Earth that lived in the curse spirit world for twenty years, and no stranger to danger.

He knew that he couldn't let fear consume him, or else the fly heads would be on him like vultures on fresh meat.

However, Gavin quickly acknowledge that he was fearful because of earlier when they were giant in front of him.

"Damn it."

He muttered to himself.

"They're attracted to my fear. If only I had a way to raise my defense like a Pokemon move. I could face them head-on without showing any fear."

As if in response to his plea, a mechanical sound echoed in his mind, followed by a system screen appearing in front of him.

Ding!

[ Want to use your ability? ]

The system asked.

Gavin was taken aback by the sudden appearance of the system.

"What do you mean, use my ability? I already used it and it didn't work! I want to know why!"

He asked, confused.

The system responded quickly.

Ding!

[ The host has a secondary innate ability called Sage of the sixth cursed path, a curse spirit world version of the sage of the sixth path that controls curse energy instead of chakra. ]

Gavin's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Holy mother of ghosts, you're saying I have this ability? Why didn't you tell me sooner? How did I gain it?"

His excitement was quickly replaced by skepticism.

"Are you sure this is my ability? And what about my sword dance? Isn't that better? Why didn't it work?"

The system interrupted his thoughts.

Ding!

[ The user's first innate ability is the system. The more the host talks, the more the host's curse energy disappears. Plus, the moves from the system have long cooldowns. ]

[ For example, Sword Dance can only be used once a month and only in the cursed form. So the host better use it wisely as a life-saving ability. ]

As Gavin pondered his newfound abilities, the system continued to reveal more information.

Ding!

[ The host only has eighty percent energy reserved after using the system, and the system's innate power is called Sword Dance! ]

It stated matter-of-factly.

Gavin was taken aback by this revelation.

"I only used the power-up, and now it's already down to eighty percent and I didn't use my system ability at all?!"

He exclaimed, feeling frustrated with the system's limitations.

The system remained silent in response, prompting Gavin to shift his focus back to the looming threat of the flyheads.

"Alright, so how do I use my Sage of the Sixth Cursed Path? And how many paths can I use?"

He wondered aloud.

Ding!

[ The host can only use two paths, as the host only has cursed spirit hands on his back as a cursed spirit in the Cursed Spirit World. How to use it? The host already knows. ]

The system replied.

Gavin nodded in understanding.

As a cursed spirit in the Curse Spirit World, he had an idea of how to use his abilities, but he had never really developed any skills in that area.

His past failures had caused him to doubt the existence of such powers altogether so he never really tried using powers again. After all, he did not know that time that was the cursed spirit world.

However, his attention was soon drawn to another revelation from the system.

"What do you mean by my body in the curse spirit world?"

He asked, confused. Without waiting for a response, he leapt to escape the oncoming swarm of flyheads.

The system's reply was quick and to the point.

Ding!

[ The system can only grant simple power moves from previous lives, and a recipe, while the ingredients are on the Curse Spirit World. ]

[ The hosts real body was in the cursed spirit world. ]

Seeing this, he was in disbelief.

"My body here is not my real body?"

Gavin gritted his teeth in absorbing the information.

"Whatever, I'll just use my Sage of the Sixth Cursed Path then!"

He declared boldly. Amidst the swarm of flyheads, he closed his eyes and focused his energy.

Suddenly, a massive bee colony-like formation made of flesh and boils appeared on his back, and from it, two hands emerged.

The hands were initially still, but soon began to move as Gavin deepened his focus.

Another system screen appeared in front of him, prompting him to choose his two paths from among the Deva Cursed Path, Asura Path, Naraka Path, Human Path, Animal Path, and Petra Path.

Gavin's mind raced as he evaded the relentless attacks of the flyheads.

It was a difficult decision to make, as each path had its own unique strengths and weaknesses.

But after contemplating for what felt like an eternity, he finally made his choice.

"Okay."

Ge said, taking a deep breath.

"I'll choose the Deva Path and the Animal Path!"

As the two hands on his back continued to move, Gavin felt a surge of power coursing through his body.

Suddenly, the system appeared again, asking if he wanted to customize his chosen paths.

Gavin was surprised by this offer.

"There was something like this?"

He asked incredulously. He found it amusing that he could customize the appearance of his paths.

The system responded.

"What would be the look of the Deva Path?"

Gavin paused for a moment, wondering what the Deva Path should look like.

He didn't want to choose something too flashy or inappropriate for this world of sorcerers and cursed spirits.

After a moment of thought, he came up with an idea.

"I want the Deva Path to be a middle-aged man with white long hair, blue pupils, sky blue iris, white sclera, and white eyebrows."

He declared confidently.

The system then asked.

"And what about the Animal Path?"

Gavin thought for another moment, trying to come up with a good idea for the Animal Path's appearance.

"I want the Animal Path to be a middle-aged man with dark long hair, dark sclera, dark red pupils, and light red iris."

He replied.

As Gavin evaded the swarm of flyheads, he couldn't help but feel excited about his customized Deva and Animal Paths.

However, his excitement was short-lived as the system messaged him again, asking if he wanted his paths to be naked or clothed, and if clothed, what kind of clothing they should wear.

Gavin knitted his brow in frustration.

"It doesn't end there?"

He muttered to himself, but the system did not reply. After a moment of thought, he made his decision.

"Alright, I want them to be mysterious, like the organization Akatsuki from my previous life, but their clothing shouldn't have any patterns.

"The Deva Path should be in all white, while the Animal Path should be in all black. Both should have something like a gray controller at their back to show that they are my puppets."

As the customizations were completed, Gavin could feel a strange sensation at his back.

Suddenly, one of his paths fell to the ground, leaving behind a white, transparent, slimy glob.

Gavin felt a surge of panic and concern, but soon realized that it was just a normal part of the process.

His paths quickly stood up beside him, both expressionless and obedient to his commands.

Gavin nodded in satisfaction, feeling a sense of pride in his new-found power.

He breathed heavily, still recovering from the intense battle with the flyheads.

After a while, Gavin stood up, feeling more confident and ready to face any challenges that lay ahead.

As the swarm of flyheads surrounded Gavin and his two puppet paths, he stood his ground, feeling more confident than ever before. With a smile on his face, he commanded his Deva Path.

"Deva."

The Deva Path raised its hand with no emotion on its face and spoke in a monotone voice.

"Universal-"

Suddenly, the swarm of flyheads attacked, but they were too late. The Deva Path retaliated with a powerful move.

"Push!"

A massive blast of energy erupted from the Deva Path's hand, sending the swarm of flyheads flying backward.

Gavin watched in amazement as his customized path unleashed its immense power, obliterating the enemy with ease.

As the swarm of flyheads were eradicated in just one attack from his Deva Path, the unknown place was left covered in darkness, with only Gavin and his two puppet paths remaining.

Blood rained down around them, a gruesome reminder of the battle that had just taken place.

Gavin breathed a sigh of relief, feeling grateful for the power of his customized paths.

He knew that he had made the right choice in choosing the Deva and Animal Paths, and he felt more confident than ever in his abilities.

Suddenly, Gavin heard a sound that was all too familiar to him.