Black Hole
Due to his incredible speed, no light could reflect off him, making him seem like a black comet soaring across the universe. Yet, in reality, his body radiated a golden brilliance. Only when his speed gradually slowed did his true form reveal itself—an ethereal being bathed in a luminous golden aura, resembling a celestial comet of divine energy.
As he reached his next target, a world the size of a sun (comparable to Earth's Sun), he did not hesitate. With an earth-shattering impact, he collided directly into the massive planet. The sheer force of his descent cracked the planetary crust like fragile glass. The world trembled, its landmasses breaking apart, and its atmosphere collapsing under the overwhelming energy. Then, in a cataclysmic explosion, the entire planet was obliterated into countless fragments, scattering across the void like cosmic dust.
A mechanical voice rang out in Azrael's mind, devoid of emotion.
[Planet 49 has been destroyed. Origin Core has been extracted.]
His golden eyes glowed as he floated amidst the remnants of the world he had just annihilated. His voice was calm, as if unbothered by the destruction he had caused.
"How many more planets with origin cores remain in this galaxy?"
[Calculating…] [Calculating…] [Calculating…]
[QiQi has detected 132 more worlds containing Origin Cores.]
[Additionally, QiQi has identified a significant concentration of Origin Energy at the center of this galaxy, located inside a black hole. However, host is advised to proceed with caution. The black hole's power has drastically increased due to the presence of the Origin Core within it.]
Azrael remained silent for a moment, then asked, "Is this the last galaxy?"
[Confirmed, Host. This is the final galaxy within the mapped region.]
For 23 million years, Azrael had wandered through the void, collecting Origin Cores. Through his journey, he had come to understand their true nature. Unlike what he initially believed, Origin Cores were not present in every world. Only one in every hundred worlds held such a core, making them incredibly rare. His first encounter with an Origin Core had been pure luck, as the world he had arrived in contained one. Through further study, he also discovered that galaxies themselves housed Origin Cores. However, if a galaxy contained a central Origin Core, then the probability of individual planets within it having one was reduced to a mere 1%.
Right now, he possessed an unimaginable stockpile of Origin Cores. His system, QiQi, had undergone countless upgrades, unlocking a vast array of new functions, some of which were beyond his previous comprehension. Each new revelation brought him closer to his ultimate goal—true supremacy over existence itself.
Another deafening explosion resounded in the void as yet another world succumbed to his power. Countless lives perished, entire civilizations erased in an instant—all so that one being could evolve beyond limitations. Azrael, the harbinger of destruction, continued his relentless pursuit of power, unshackled by morality or regret.
"Calculate the distance from my current position to the black hole," he commanded.
[Calculating…] [Calculating…] [Calculating…] [Calculation complete.]
[Black Hole Located. Distance: 36.8765 billion light-years away.]
Without hesitation, Azrael set his course, streaking through the endless void at speeds incomprehensible to mortal beings. Years passed like fleeting moments as he traversed the vast distance with inhuman efficiency. Finally, he arrived at his destination.
[QiQi has detected the black hole directly ahead of the host.]
Azrael narrowed his eyes, scanning the space before him. But despite QiQi's confirmation, he saw nothing—only an endless expanse of pure darkness.
A voice rang out in his mind.
[Host, please activate Origin Eye. Due to its gravitational pull, the black hole is absorbing all light and matter, rendering it invisible to normal perception.]
He activated the ability without hesitation. Immediately, the illusion of emptiness was shattered. Before him lay a monstrous vortex of darkness, a massive sphere of condensed energy so intense that even time seemed to tremble in its presence. The very fabric of space twisted and coiled around it like a dying beast, consumed by the infinite hunger of the abyss.
Origin Eye was one of the many abilities he had gained after upgrading QiQi with the countless Origin Cores he had gathered. At this point, he had amassed enough power to last a million years, even if he used Origin Energy without restraint. Yet, to acquire such strength, he had paid a steep price—destroying 5,678 galaxies and eradicating over a trillion worlds.
Azrael observed the black hole for a few moments, contemplating the immense energy swirling within its depths. Then, without fear, he moved forward. He passed the event horizon first, feeling the gravitational force try to pull him apart. To him, it was nothing more than a minor inconvenience, like a gentle tug. If anything, it felt like the affectionate embrace of a child—a laughable attempt to restrain him.
As he ventured deeper, the singularity loomed ahead, an abyss of unfathomable darkness. And without hesitation, he stepped inside, ready to claim the power hidden within.