Chapter 269: The Fall of the Arrogant Immortals
Centuries passed in the multiverse as the realms flourished under the guidance of the Twelve Divine Beings. Mortals from countless worlds continued to ascend, using the mana-based system and dimensional towers gifted by the Divine Beings. Over time, some of these mortals reached unparalleled heights of power, becoming immortals.
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1. The Rise of the Immortals
Path to Immortality:
Through tireless effort and mastery of mana, mortals leveled up, breaking through limits and evolving beyond aging.
By achieving S²⁰-Rank, they entered the realm of immortality, free from the passage of time and mortal frailties.
The Forgotten Origins:
The process of attaining immortality spanned millennia, eroding their memories of humble beginnings.
Many forgot the source of their power—the Twelve Divine Beings—and grew proud of their achievements.
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2. The Arrogance of Immortals
Greed and Ambition:
The immortals, now drunk with power, sought to challenge the natural order.
They set their sights on the Divine Trees, believing these sacred entities could grant them even greater might and dominion over the multiverse.
Rebellion Against Divinity:
Groups of immortals banded together, plotting to claim the Divine Trees for themselves.
Their arrogance blinded them to the power of the Twelve Divine Beings and their celestial armies.
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3. The Divine Retribution
The Intervention of the Dark Heavenly Soldiers:
Upon learning of the immortals' schemes, the Twelve Divine Beings dispatched their Dark Heavenly Soldiers to defend the Divine Trees.
Each soldier, with a minimum power level of S⁹⁹-Rank, was leagues beyond the immortals in strength and combat prowess.
The Battle:
The immortals fought fiercely, unleashing their most potent spells and skills, but they were no match for the soldiers.
Dark Heavenly Soldiers overwhelmed the immortals with precision and overwhelming force, demonstrating the futility of their rebellion.
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4. The Consequences of Defiance
Executions and Imprisonments:
Many immortals were executed on the spot, their existence wiped out as a warning to others.
The survivors were captured and subjected to unimaginable tortures within the darkest prisons of the multiverse.
Power Stripped:
The defeated immortals had their power absorbed by the Dark Heavenly Soldiers, transferring their strength to the divine army.
Stripped of their mana and divine essence, only their fragile physical bodies and souls remained, leaving them as husks of their former glory.
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5. Lessons to the Multiverse
A Warning to All:
The fall of these immortals became a cautionary tale for all realms, reinforcing the supremacy of the Twelve Divine Beings.
Mortals and lesser beings learned to respect the natural order and the gifts bestowed by the Divine Beings.
The Strength of the Divine:
The swift and decisive action of the Dark Heavenly Soldiers showcased the immense power of Sung Jin-Woo's forces, ensuring no further rebellion would arise.
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6. The Strengthened Divine Army
Absorbed Power:
With the absorption of the immortals' power, the Dark Heavenly Soldiers became even more formidable, solidifying their position as an invincible force.
Ever-Vigilant:
The Twelve Divine Beings remained watchful, ensuring no future attempts to defile the Divine Trees or challenge their authority would arise.
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This chapter marked a pivotal moment in the multiverse's history, a stark reminder that even the mightiest beings were but specks before the grandeur of the Twelve Divine Beings. Their rebellion, though crushed, served as a lesson for eternity.