Chapter 300: The Dawning of a New Age
Chapter 300: The Dawning of a New Age
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The Absolute Realm lay in eerie silence after the defeat of the Harbinger of Despair. The sky, once swirling with cosmic energy and dark storms, now began to settle. The broken land slowly started to heal, mending as the energies of the Absolute One flowed through it. The pulse of Sung Jin-Woo's divine jewel still radiated across the realm, casting an iridescent glow that bathed the land in a calm, soothing light.
But despite the temporary peace, something in the air felt heavy. The Eternals had retreated, but the silence they left behind was not a signal of victory, but of something more profound—uncertainty.
In Umbra Citadel, Sung Jin-Woo stood before his throne, his wings folded behind him like a regal aura. His gaze was distant, his thoughts focused on what had just transpired. The Eternals had sent their most formidable weapon, the Harbinger of Despair, yet it had fallen. Even their dark might could not touch him, but that did not bring him comfort.
He had seen what true power looked like, the vast strength of those who ruled beyond the Absolute Realm. There was no doubt in his mind that the Eternals would not rest until he was defeated. He had become their focus, their obsession. And that meant they would do anything to tear down the Absolute One.
"This is far from over," Sung Jin-Woo muttered to himself. "Their retreat is only a momentary pause in the battle. I must prepare for the coming storm."
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The Absolute One's Vigil
As Sung Jin-Woo stood alone on the precipice of his citadel, overlooking the vast expanse of the Absolute Realm, he could feel the weight of his responsibilities pressing on him. His clones had returned, their essence and shadows sent to him in waves. They were his eyes and ears, his extensions in the far reaches of existence. Yet, even with their presence, he could not shake the feeling that something deeper was unfolding.
From the Void to the Abyss, the Nexus Realm to the Shadowverse, the shadows of the multiverse seemed to stir. The distant echoes of forgotten gods, ancient entities, and beings who existed outside of time and space began to reverberate. As if sensing the rise of the Absolute One, the universe itself seemed to bend in response.
"The multiverse is shifting." Sung Jin-Woo felt the pulse of energy surge through him, a rippling tremor that emanated from his divine jewel. The dark purple light flickered as it pulsed, warning him of something immense on the horizon.
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The Nexus of Worlds
In the Nexus Realm, Sung Jin-Woo's Thirteenth Clone stood at the heart of the interdimensional nexus, a realm of infinite possibilities. The clone, like the others, exuded the same raw power—S⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹⁹-Rank strength radiating in an aura of sovereignty.
Before him stood a portal, one of countless gateways to alternate realities, dimensions, and realms. The energies of these portals constantly fluctuated, their destinies intertwined with that of the multiverse itself. Sung Jin-Woo's clones had come to realize that the Eternals were not just enemies of the Absolute Realm, but of the multiverse at large. They sought to reshape reality itself, to bend the laws of existence to their will.
But they were not the only ones with such ambitions.
Suddenly, a dimensional rift tore open before the Thirteenth Clone. Out of the rift emerged a being of unfathomable power, a force that radiated pure cosmic essence. The figure was humanoid, its eyes glowing with the light of dying stars, its skin shimmering with the colors of the cosmos.
"I have watched you, Absolute One," the being spoke in a voice that resonated through every dimension. "You have disrupted the balance. Your presence has shaken the very foundation of the multiverse."
The Thirteenth Clone stood motionless, his Breath of Death surging in response to the arrival of the new entity. Yet, the being did not falter, its power seeming to dwarf that of the clone.
"Who are you?" the clone asked, his voice cold, but laced with caution.
"I am the Harbinger of Infinity," the entity answered, its form flickering between the realms. "And I have come to offer you a choice. The Absolute One is an anomaly—an existence that cannot be allowed to stand. You may return to the nothingness from which you were born, or you will face the inevitable collapse of everything."
The Thirteenth Clone did not flinch. His hand tightened around his weapon, his divine aura surging.
"I will not bow to your threat," he said resolutely. "I will not allow your interference."
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The True Conflict Begins
Meanwhile, in Umbra Citadel, Sung Jin-Woo felt the tremor ripple through the multiverse. His second divine jewel pulsed once more, its light flickering in shades of dark purple, signaling the onset of a cataclysmic event.
He could feel it. The true battle for the multiverse was beginning, and the forces that sought to undo his existence were gathering. The Eternals, the Harbingers, and now even greater cosmic forces had aligned. The fabric of reality was being torn apart, and at the center of it all was the Absolute One.
"I must prepare. The future of everything depends on this moment." Sung Jin-Woo's voice echoed in the vast halls of Umbra Citadel as he turned, his wings unfurling behind him.
The Absolute One was no longer simply the ruler of the Absolute Realm. He was the embodiment of reality itself, and the time had come to face the true adversaries of the multiverse.
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To Be Continued...
The Harbingers of Infinity were just the beginning. The Eternals were not the only forces vying for control over the multiverse. A greater, even more terrifying power was emerging from the depths of the unknown. The battle for all of creation was about to reach its boiling point, and Sung Jin-Woo would have to fight not just for the Absolute Realm, but for the very fabric of reality itself.