Chapter 30: Breaking the Chains of Fate
A tense silence filled the shattered divine battlefield. Jin's silver flames flickered, casting long shadows across the broken landscape. His heart pounded—not from fear, but from exhilaration.
Seraphis, once untouchable, now stood on uncertain ground. His golden armor bore cracks, divine ichor leaking from his wounds. Yet, his glare remained as sharp as ever.
The six-winged figure hovered, their cosmic presence distorting reality itself.
"Seraphis," the being spoke, their voice neither male nor female, but something beyond mortal comprehension. "Your reign over this domain ends today."
Jin folded his arms. "Damn. I was looking forward to breaking him myself."
The being glanced at him, their glowing eyes unreadable. "And you—Jin. You are the key to what comes next."
Jin's smirk didn't waver. "Care to explain? Or are we doing the whole 'mysterious mentor' act?"
The being extended their hand. "Step forward, and witness the truth."
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The True Nature of Power
Jin hesitated for half a second before stepping closer. As he did, a flood of visions assaulted his mind.
He saw—
✔ A vast Celestial War, gods clashing with unknown entities.
✔ An ancient throne, empty, waiting for a successor.
✔ Chains—endless, indestructible chains—wrapped around the universe itself.
And at the center of it all… him.
Jin staggered back, panting. "The hell was that?!"
The six-winged being lowered their hand. "The past, present, and future of existence are bound by those chains. If you want true power, Jin, you must sever them."
Seraphis growled, "This is treason!"
The being didn't even look at him. "You were never meant to be more than a pawn."
Seraphis lunged.
His divine blade ignited in pure celestial energy, a weapon capable of sundering stars.
Jin reacted instinctively.
Silver flames erupted from his hands, forming a barrier.
The blade clashed against it—and shattered.
Seraphis's eyes widened. "Impossible—"
Jin exhaled. "Huh. Guess I really am built different."
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Chains That Bind, Chains That Break
Jin turned his attention upward—toward the celestial sky.
Above them, massive, cosmic chains stretched into infinity.
> [SYSTEM ALERT: UNIVERSAL LIMITERS DETECTED.]
[STATUS: READY FOR SEVERANCE.]
Jin rolled his shoulders. "Time to see what happens when we break the rules."
The six-winged figure nodded. "Then do it. And rewrite fate itself."
Jin raised his hand.
Silver flames raged, coiling around him like a living entity. The chains—those unbreakable chains that bound the cosmos—began to tremble.
Seraphis screamed. "STOP HIM—"
But it was too late.
Jin clenched his fist—
And shattered the first chain.
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End of Chapter 30