Chapter 299: The Eternal Struggle
Chapter 299: The Eternal Struggle
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The sky above the Absolute Realm trembled as the Harbingers of Origin clashed with Sung Jin-Woo's forces, each blow sending shockwaves that rippled through the very fabric of the realm. The air crackled with cosmic energy, and the ground beneath them cracked open, fissures of dark voids spreading outward as the battle raged on.
The First Harbinger, a being of pure energy, collided with Sung Jin-Woo's First Clone, its radiant light blinding and destructive. The clone, however, met the light with a surge of dark energy, the Breath of Death overwhelming the First Harbinger's brilliance. The clone's body shimmered with power as the energies clashed, and slowly, the radiant being began to falter, its energy flickering like a dying star.
"You will not unmake me," the First Clone growled, his voice a deep resonance that carried across the battlefield. His power surged, and with a final, concentrated blast of dark energy, he obliterated the First Harbinger, its form disintegrating into nothingness. The clone wasted no time, absorbing its essence and extracting its shadow.
Meanwhile, Sung Jin-Woo's Twelfth Clone was engaged in a brutal confrontation with the Second Harbinger, a colossal being made of unbreakable celestial metal. The ground shook beneath their feet as the Harbinger swung its massive fists, each strike causing rifts in the realm itself. Jin-Woo's Twelfth Clone, however, was a master of strategy and power, evading the blows with near-perfect precision before launching a counterattack.
"Your strength is futile," the Twelfth Clone said coldly as he unleashed the Breath of Death once more. The dark wave collided with the Harbinger, engulfing it in an all-consuming void of darkness. For a moment, time itself seemed to freeze. The Harbinger's colossal form shuddered before collapsing, its body crumbling into dust. The Twelfth Clone absorbed its essence, extracting its shadow and sending it to the original at Umbra Citadel.
As the clones continued their battles, Sung Jin-Woo stood at the pinnacle of Umbra Citadel, his eyes glowing with the power of the Absolute Realm. His second divine jewel pulsed with energy, the dark purple radiance illuminating his surroundings. The power he wielded was unimaginable, but he was not done. The Harbingers had only just begun to reveal their strength, and the Eternals were watching.
"This is only the beginning," Jin-Woo muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing. He could feel the presence of the Eternals, their gaze fixed on him from their hidden sanctum. Their power was vast, their ambition greater still. But they were not the only ones with a plan.
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The Eternals' Last Gambit
Back in the Sanctum of Infinity, the Eternals were silent as they observed the Absolute Realm. The leader of the Eternals, a being who embodied the essence of Primordial Creation, stood at the forefront, its form shimmering like a mirage. Its eyes glowed with the intensity of an entire cosmos.
"He has surpassed our expectations," the leader said, its voice resonating with ancient power. "The Absolute One grows stronger with every blow. We must use our trump card."
With a wave of its hand, the Eternals summoned their final weapon—the Harbinger of Despair, a being whose very presence could unravel hope and crush the will to fight. Its form was an abyssal void, with countless eyes scattered across its body, each one reflecting the darkness of the multiverse.
The Harbinger of Despair was unlike any of its counterparts. It was a force of destruction and despair, capable of breaking the spirits of even the strongest beings. The Eternals believed that with this entity, they would finally be able to break Sung Jin-Woo and bring an end to his reign.
"Send it forth," the Eternal leader commanded. "Let the Absolute One feel despair."
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The Arrival of the Harbinger of Despair
The Harbinger of Despair descended into the Absolute Realm, its presence heralded by an oppressive silence. The skies darkened as its form materialized before Sung Jin-Woo, who had been observing the battlefield from his citadel. The very air seemed to thicken, and the ground beneath his feet began to crack as though reality itself was being twisted.
The clone battles paused as a dark chill swept across the realm. Sung Jin-Woo felt a familiar sensation—the weight of despair. The Harbinger of Despair emanated waves of psychic energy that reached into the hearts of every living being in the Absolute Realm. Even the powerful clones, the apostles, and the shadow armies faltered for a moment, their wills being eroded by the oppressive presence of the Harbinger.
"You cannot break me," Jin-Woo said, his voice carrying across the battlefield, filled with both defiance and certainty. He stepped forward, his wings unfurling behind him, each feather shimmering with divine light. His second divine jewel pulsed with a brilliant dark purple light.
"I am the Absolute One. Your despair will never reach me."
The Harbinger of Despair, sensing the absolute resistance of the Absolute One, charged forward with a scream that echoed through the void. Its countless eyes glowed with malice, focusing all their energy on Jin-Woo. The entity's very essence sought to erode the very core of his being.
However, as the Harbinger approached, Jin-Woo's Breath of Death erupted in an explosive wave. The air around him crackled with power as the dark energy expanded outward, colliding with the Harbinger's overwhelming presence.
For a moment, the battlefield went silent. The very fabric of reality seemed to twist and buckle under the weight of their powers. Then, with a shockwave that shattered the ground beneath them, the Harbinger of Despair was engulfed by the Breath of Death. Its numerous eyes screamed as they were consumed by the darkness, its form disintegrating into nothingness.
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The Eternals' Retreat
From the Sanctum of Infinity, the Eternals watched in disbelief. Their final weapon had fallen before the might of the Absolute One.
"He is beyond our reach," one Eternal said, its voice filled with awe and frustration.
"This is not over," the leader of the Eternals muttered, its eyes narrowing. "We will find another way. The Absolute One cannot be allowed to remain. We will send more. We will not be defeated so easily."
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To Be Continued...
The battle for the Absolute Realm was far from over. As the Eternals retreated to plan their next move, the Absolute One, Sung Jin-Woo, stood victorious—for now. But in the vast expanse of the multiverse, greater challenges awaited. The battle for supremacy had only just begun.