Chapter 148: The Exceptional Shadow Monarch
Chapter 148: The Exceptional Shadow Monarch
The Divine Triad—Ashborn, Sung Su-Ho, and Sung Jin-Woo—stood as the ultimate beings of the multiverse. Each possessed immense power and influence, yet among them, it was Sung Jin-Woo who became the focal point of worship. The reasons for his unparalleled eminence were rooted in the distinct differences between the three members of the Triad.
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1. Ashborn: The Power Without Creativity
Ashborn, the Absolute Celestial Being, was a being of unimaginable power, wisdom, and divinity. His angelic form and six wings symbolized his godly authority.
Strengths:
Commanded legions of Apostles of God, Dark Apostles, and Heavenly Soldiers.
Created divine structures and inner worlds with unparalleled precision.
His clones maintained balance across vast realms.
Limitations:
Ashborn's power, though immense, was rigid and lacked the innovative spark necessary for dynamic evolution.
While his creations were flawless, they followed a pattern of predictable design, limiting his influence compared to Sung Jin-Woo's adaptability.
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2. Sung Su-Ho: Creativity Without Experience
Sung Su-Ho, the Absolute Dragonic Being, inherited both his father's tenacity and his own unique creativity. He forged fiery beings and powerful constructs with originality and passion.
Strengths:
Displayed unparalleled creativity in crafting fiery Fenrirs, Phoenixes, and other draconic forces.
Innovated through dynamic inner worlds and realms filled with his unique essence.
Limitations:
Despite his creative genius, Sung Su-Ho lacked the extensive experience that came with millennia of battle and creation.
His strategies and constructs, while innovative, lacked the depth and breadth of Sung Jin-Woo's battle-hardened ingenuity.
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3. Sung Jin-Woo: Creativity, Experience, and Ever-Growing Power
Sung Jin-Woo, the God of Shadows and Life, surpassed his counterparts by embodying a perfect balance of creativity, experience, and unrelenting growth.
Strengths:
Creativity and Experience: Sung Jin-Woo's journey as a hunter, Shadow Monarch, and god made him a master of adaptability and strategy.
Creation of Beings: He crafted countless unique races, such as Shadowkins, Dark Apostles, and centillions of living shadows, each imbued with purpose and autonomy.
Expansion of Inner Worlds: His inner worlds expanded exponentially, housing armies, civilizations, and factories producing divine tools and potions.
Divine Armada: The creation of the Ultimate Divine Armada, complete with warships, frigates, and cruisers, solidified his position as the most exceptional creator among the Divine Triad.
Victory over Constellations: The triumph of his first clone over powerful Constellations further elevated his status, enhancing his power and influence.
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Why Temples Were Built for Sung Jin-Woo
The Earth's inhabitants and hunters, recognizing Sung Jin-Woo's unparalleled greatness, began to worship him. While Ashborn and Sung Su-Ho were revered, they did not inspire the same devotion.
1. Ashborn's Limitation:
His lack of creative outreach made him less relatable to mortals. His divine aura, while awe-inspiring, did not translate into tangible benefits for the people.
2. Sung Su-Ho's Inexperience:
Though a source of inspiration, Sung Su-Ho's youthful energy lacked the depth of Sung Jin-Woo's well-rounded presence.
3. Sung Jin-Woo's Superiority:
God of Shadows and Life: Mortals revered him as a protector, healer, and creator, capable of addressing their needs directly.
System Connection: Through the System, Sung Jin-Woo provided hunters with tools, potions, and blessings, cementing his role as their guardian deity.
Temples of Shadows and Life: These sacred spaces became places of healing, empowerment, and transformation, reinforcing Sung Jin-Woo's connection to humanity.
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The Shadow Monarch's Ascendancy
Sung Jin-Woo's ascension was not merely a reflection of his power but a testament to his wisdom, creativity, and ability to touch the lives of countless beings across the multiverse. He became more than a god; he was a savior, a creator, and an unparalleled force of nature.
Thus, while the Divine Triad shared the pinnacle of divinity, it was Sung Jin-Woo who stood as the most exceptional, the one who reshaped the multiverse with his ingenuity and unyielding will.