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100 years ago, the Awakening Surge reshaped the world. Humanity discovered the multiverse, and a percentage of the population began controlling ghosts, demons, and death energy. The story opens in the present, where the strong dominate, and Abyssal Coins are the key to survival. Xuian transmigrates into the body of a debt-ridden F-rank loser who is about to be executed by a gang of awakened mercenaries. However, Xuian’s Sovereign Core activates, marking his rebirth.

Sovereign of the Abyssal Dimensions

The Abyssal Citadel loomed in the distance, its towering spires glowing with crimson energy. Suspended high above a sea of swirling shadows, it radiated a presence that seemed to challenge anyone daring to approach.

Xuian and his team stood at the edge of the Abyssal Bridge, a massive structure of dark stone stretching toward the citadel's gates.

Liriel's silver eyes narrowed. "This place feels… different. More powerful than the Dominion of Eternal Light."

Arvok tightened his grip on his blade. "Means we're heading in the right direction."

Karthos, ever the strategist, scanned the area. "A place like this won't be unguarded. Stay sharp."

Xuian took a step forward. "Then let's not waste time."

As soon as they crossed onto the bridge, the air shifted. A deep, resonant hum echoed around them, and the ground beneath their feet trembled.

Lysara's voice was quiet but firm. "Something's coming."

From the depths of the shadows, armored figures began to materialize. Their forms were clad in obsidian armor, pulsating with glowing red runes. Their eyes burned with an eerie light, and each carried a massive halberd, crackling with abyssal energy.

One of the guardians raised its halberd, its voice echoing like thunder.

"Only those chosen by the Abyss may enter."

Xuian tilted his head. "Guess that's not us?"

The guardian lowered its weapon. "No."

The guardians charged, their weapons slicing through the air with blinding speed.

Xuian dodged, his form blurring as a halberd cleaved through where he had stood a moment before. He countered instantly—his blade flashing as he struck at the nearest guardian.

His attack connected, but instead of breaking, the guardian's armor absorbed the impact, glowing brighter as if feeding off the energy.

Liriel summoned a burst of radiant energy, sending a wave of light toward the guardians, but the same effect occurred—their runes absorbed the power.

Karthos cursed. "They're adapting!"

Xuian's mind raced. "Then we don't overpower them—we outmaneuver them."

He stepped back, raising his blade. "Liriel, disrupt their rune patterns. Lysara, sever their link to the citadel!"

Liriel's eyes glowed as she traced a sigil of interference into the air. The runes on the guardians flickered, their glow weakening slightly.

Lysara whispered an incantation, and shadows crawled across the bridge, disrupting the unseen energy flow that connected the guardians to the citadel.

Xuian moved instantly, reappearing behind one of the weakened guardians.

"Celestial Abyss Blade: Severance!"

His blade struck true, and this time—

The armor shattered, and the guardian collapsed into nothingness.

Seeing the change, Arvok and Karthos rushed forward. Arvok's massive strike sent one guardian flying off the bridge, while Karthos delivered a direct hit to another's core, breaking it apart.

The last guardian hesitated—its runes flickering weakly.

Xuian didn't let it recover. One final slash, and the bridge fell silent.

The massive gates of the Abyssal Citadel groaned open, as if responding to their victory. A deep, unseen force welcomed them inside.

Arvok exhaled. "Well, that was fun."

Liriel, still scanning their surroundings, frowned. "It was a test. The real challenge is inside."

Xuian smirked, stepping toward the entrance. "Then let's not keep it waiting."

As they entered, the darkness of the Abyssal Citadel swallowed them whole.

The real battle was about to begin.

Chapter 43: The Abyssal Citadel