Chapter 47: Throne of the Abyss

The massive gates groaned open, revealing a colossal chamber of pure darkness, where abyssal energy swirled like a storm. Unlike the rest of the citadel, which had been adorned with ancient statues and ominous carvings, this place was different. It felt infinite.

At the very center, upon a raised obsidian platform, a throne loomed.

It was monumental, carved from an unknown black crystal, pulsating with immense power. Runes glowed faintly along its edges, shifting like living shadows.

Xuian's system flickered violently.

[Abyssal Monarch's Throne Detected]

[Final Choice: Ascend or Perish]

A deep voice resonated through the chamber—one that did not belong to any living being.

"You stand before the Abyss. Kneel and claim its power… or be consumed."

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A Test of Will

Arvok exhaled, tightening his grip on his sword. "This place feels… wrong."

Liriel's celestial aura pulsed, struggling against the overwhelming abyssal energy. "It's alive. The throne isn't just an object—it's a will of its own."

Karthos narrowed his eyes. "So what happens if Xuian takes it?"

Xuian smirked. "We're about to find out."

Without hesitation, he stepped forward.

The moment his foot touched the platform, a force unlike anything before struck his mind.

The world vanished.

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Inside the Abyss

Xuian found himself in a vast, endless void—an abyss of swirling shadows and chaotic energy.

And before him… stood a figure clad in abyssal armor, identical to his own reflection.

"You wish to claim the Abyss?" the figure spoke, its voice layered with countless echoes. "Then prove that you are worthy."

Xuian's eyes gleamed. "You talk too much."

Without waiting, he lunged forward.

Their blades clashed, sending shockwaves through the void. The battle was unlike anything Xuian had faced—his opponent matched his every move, wielding the same powers, the same speed.

But Xuian wasn't just fighting for power.

He was fighting to dominate.

His system flickered.

[Challenge: Overcome the Abyssal Reflection]

[Solution: Transcend It]

Xuian smirked.

"I don't need to overcome myself. I need to surpass everything."

Abyssal energy exploded from his body as he unleashed a technique beyond his limits.

"Celestial Abyss Blade: Absolute Dominion!"

His sword cut through reality itself, striking his reflection down the middle.

The figure shattered, its energy flooding into Xuian—

And the world returned.

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The Abyssal Monarch's Awakening

Xuian opened his eyes to see his team staring at him.

The throne's abyssal energy was no longer resisting him.

It was kneeling to him.

His system flared one final time.

[Abyssal Monarch Ascension Complete]

[New Title: Sovereign of the Abyss]

He stepped forward and sat upon the throne.

The entire citadel shook.

The very fabric of the abyss shifted, as if reality itself had acknowledged its new ruler.

Xuian smirked. "Looks like I win."

Liriel sighed, shaking her head. "You're impossible."

Arvok grinned. "So… what now, Abyssal Monarch?"

Xuian leaned forward, eyes glowing with abyssal and celestial pow

er.

"Now? We reshape the world."

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End of Chapter 47