Ryan is an ordinary high school student, busy with schoolwork and soccer practice. His life changes completely when he accidentally unleashes an extraordinary power to drive away criminals—revealing that his ancestral bloodline has begun to awaken.

From his grandfather, Sudarsono, a seemingly ordinary old man with a massive secret, Ryan learns that his family descends from Raden Wijaya, a legendary warrior from the Majapahit era. The martial world, long believed to be nothing more than folklore, truly exists—hidden within modern society, governed by a clear system of power levels:

Levels 1–2: Basic physical enhancement; still human, but far above average.

Level 3: Control of natural energy—body protection, weapon enhancement, even wall-walking.

Level 4: Energy masters capable of flight, immune to most modern weapons.

Level 5: The legendary “God Level,” a realm no one has reached in modern times.

Under the guidance of Sophie, a talented young warrior, and after joining the Cakra Sakti Academy, Ryan discovers the complexity of the modern martial world. It includes not only fighters, but also formation experts, energy weapon blacksmiths, herbal healers, and many other specialized roles.

However, not all warriors use their power for good. Ryan must face those who abuse natural energy and threaten the balance of life. While learning to master his abilities and his family’s secret techniques, Ryan also begins uncovering the mystery behind why Level 5 can no longer be reached in the modern era.

Will Ryan follow in his ancestor’s footsteps and uncover the true path to becoming a legendary warrior?

The days after the river incident passed in uneasy silence.


Ryan returned to his routine—school, training, meditation—but something had changed. The bruises on his body faded quickly. The ones in his mind did not.


Whenever Ryan closed his eyes, he remembered the moment of impact.


The crushing force.The violent energy.The split second where he wasn't sure he would stand again.


"Power reveals your truth," his grandfather's words echoed in his mind.


That rogue warrior hadn't lost control overnight.


He had chosen power over discipline—again and again—until nothing else remained.


"You're hesitating," she said during training.


Ryan blocked her strike but didn't counter.


"I don't want to lose control," he admitted.


"That fear is good," she said calmly."But hesitation without understanding will get you killed."


"Level 3 isn't about avoiding violence," she continued."It's about deciding when it's necessary."


"You won't," Sophie replied firmly."Because you're asking the right question."


Bayu assigned Ryan a new form of training.


Ryan was told to sit in crowded places—the market, the bus stop, the academy hall—and expand his perception without reacting.


"Sense without judgment," Bayu instructed."Energy responds to intent."


So many emotions.So many unstable flows.


But gradually, Ryan learned to separate his emotions from his energy.


Without realizing it, Ryan's control deepened.


His energy coating became thinner—but stronger.


Sophie tested him one evening, striking faster, harder.


"Stage 2," Sophie said quietly."You've reached Level 3, Stage 2."


That night, Ryan trained alone with the Cakra Kencana Kris.


For the first time, the blade responded—not with force, but with emotion.


"Our family's weapon does not seek blood," Grandpa Sudarsono said."It seeks balance."


Standing beneath the night sky, Ryan looked toward the academy lights in the distance.


And beyond it awaited stronger enemies, harsher choices, and truths he wasn't yet ready to face.


Chapter 16 - THE WEIGHT OF POWER