Chapter 9: Awakening the Abyss
Orion sat cross-legged on his bed, his fingers hovering over the AllMother's Branding Pill. It pulsed faintly, a deep crimson hue swirling within its translucent surface.
This wasn't just a pill—it was a mark of human civilization. Every Evolver had taken it, a ritual that bound them to AllMother's System, granting them insight into their growth, power, and the state of their Core Civilization.
Taking a deep breath, Orion placed the pill in his mouth. The moment it touched his tongue, it dissolved instantly, turning into a flood of energy that surged through his veins.
Ding!
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
[System Integration in Progress…]
[Binding Orion Graves to AllMother's System…]
[Verifying Core Civilization…]
[ERROR: Unknown Core Civilization Detected.]
[Attempting Classification…]
[Classification Impossible. Manually Assigning Temporary Designation: Nameless Abyss.]
Orion's eyes snapped open. Error? Classification impossible?
Even with humanity's vast database of civilizations, his Core Civilization was completely outside their system.
Then, new information flooded his vision.
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[Status Interface Activated.]
Name: Orion Graves
Age: 15
Core Civilization: Nameless Abyss (??? Rank)
Power Level: Pre-Evolver (??? Potential)
Physique: [Analyzing…]
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A sudden burning heat erupted in his chest.
His muscles convulsed. His bones creaked as if being reforged from within. It was as if something hidden in his bloodline was awakening.
Orion clenched his fists, his vision blurring.
[Physique Awakening Detected.]
[Analyzing Genetic Structure…]
[Warning: Unique Physique Identified. Unable to Compare with Known Human Evolvers.]
[Forcing Classification…]
A sudden surge of information flooded his mind, revealing fragments of an ancient record buried deep in AllMother's archives.
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Physique: Abyssborne Ruinframe (???-Grade)
A physique linked to the primordial void, designed to withstand the evolution of an unknown civilization.
Its adaptive nature allows it to merge with abyssal energies, enhancing control over abyss-born entities.
Its full potential remains locked until civilization growth reaches a stable threshold.
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Orion's breath came in short gasps. His entire body felt different. Lighter. Stronger. As if his very existence had stabilized.
He flexed his fingers, watching as faint black energy flickered along his veins.
He hadn't just awakened—his body was now perfectly attuned to the Nameless Abyss.
His physique was evolving alongside his civilization.
For now, it was incomplete. But as his Abyssborn grew stronger, so too would he.
Orion exhaled slowly.
Then, his eyes shifted to the Abyssal Time Stone.
Time Acceleration: 1,000,000× for One Month.
He had exactly 30 days in the real world before entering the Genetic Academy.
But in the Nameless Abyss, it would be the equivalent of 80,000 years.
A civilization could rise and fall in that time.
This was his chance.
He grasped the Abyssal Time Stone, and the moment his fingers closed around it, a strange force tugged at his consciousness, pulling him into his inner world.
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Inner World – The Nameless Abyss
Orion descended into the abyss.
The dark void stretched infinitely, yet deep within, the foundations of a civilization were forming.
Before him, his Abyssborn had already begun constructing their society.
In the time since their creation, they had built fortresses, sprawling networks of abyssal towers, and intricate knowledge hubs where researchers delved into the nature of their existence.
The twelve original Abyssborn, now known as the Abyssal Elders, had guided their kin in establishing governance, military forces, and expansion efforts.
But with the activation of the Abyssal Time Stone, everything would accelerate.
80,000 years of growth.
Orion raised the stone, and its power pulsed through the void.
A new era for the Nameless Abyss was about to begin.
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The 80,000-Year Evolution of the Nameless Abyss Civilization
Year 1 – The Abyss is Born
In the depths of Orion's Nameless Abyss, the Twelve Abyssal Elders stood before him, their forms shifting like shadows in the void. Beneath them, the first generation of Abyssborn stirred—entities forged from the remnants of devoured civilizations, their minds blank but instincts sharp.
Despite possessing vast potential, the civilization was weak—classified as a barely 2-Star Core Civilization, barely sustainable. The Nameless Abyss had no set race, no structured society, and no unified goal beyond survival.
With the Time Stone accelerating time 1,000,000 times for a month, Orion granted his civilization the first true era of development.
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Era 1: The Foundation of the Seven Abyssal Empires (Year 1 - Year 10,000)
The Division of Power
To ensure growth, the Twelve Elders divided the Abyssborn into seven factions, each embodying a core aspect of survival and progression. These factions eventually evolved into the Seven Abyssal Empires, each ruled by a Lord of the Abyss, selected through strength and merit.
The Seven Abyssal Empires & Their Core Domains
1. Nether Dominion – Military & Conquest
Formed the first Void Legions, specializing in warfare.
Built Abyss Fortresses, dark citadels meant for mass combat.
Followed the philosophy: "Only the strong dictate the Abyss."
2. Umbral Dynasty – Arcane Knowledge & Dark Arts
Pioneered Abyssal Arcana, developing forbidden magic.
Created Voidborn Sorcerers, beings who could manipulate abyssal energy.
Believed in the pursuit of the unknown, seeking knowledge above all.
3. Abyssfang Horde – Survival & Evolution
Practiced Predator Evolution, devouring to grow stronger.
Created the first Abyssal Beasts, monstrous entities of war.
Followed the philosophy: "The weak exist only to be consumed."
4. Hollow Expanse – Espionage & Assassination
Developed the first Voidwalkers, assassins who could phase through reality.
Created a vast shadow intelligence network, monitoring the other Empires.
Believed in absolute stealth and patience, striking only when necessary.
5. Dreadshade Collective – Innovation & Abyssal Technology
Engineered Abyssal Constructs, living war machines.
Developed the first Abyssal Bio-Tech, merging technology with living beings.
Their motto: "Progress demands sacrifice."
6. Tenebrous Covenant – Governance & Diplomacy
Established Abyssal Law, binding empires through oaths enforced by the Abyss.
Developed a Council System, preventing unchecked chaos.
Their belief: "Order within, chaos without."
7. Eclipse Sovereignty – Genetics & Forbidden Evolution
Created the Abyssborn Evolution Chambers, allowing controlled mutations.
Conducted experiments on abyssal DNA, crafting stronger generations.
Their philosophy: "Perfection is achieved through endless refinement."
For the first 1,000 years, these empires grew independently, competing yet avoiding full-scale war.
By Year 5,000, the population had reached one million, and the Nameless Abyss advanced to a 2-Star peak Core Civilization.
However, as civilizations grow, so too do ambitions.
By Year 10,000, war was inevitable.
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Era 2: The War of the Abyssal Thrones (Year 10,000 - Year 40,000)
Despite their unity under Orion's existence, the Seven Empires remained in constant rivalry.
The Catalyst – The Throne of Supremacy
The Twelve Elders declared that an Abyssborn Emperor would be chosen, an entity who would serve as Orion's direct enforcer. However, the Emperor's Throne could only be claimed by the strongest, leading to a 10,000-year war for dominance.
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POV: Varak the Abyssblade (Nether Dominion, Year 15,000)
Varak stood at the forefront of his army, clad in abyss-forged armor, his Abyssal Blade humming with power. Before him, the battlefield was drenched in abyssal blood as his legions clashed with the Hollow Expanse assassins.
"No more shadows," he growled, swinging his blade. A shockwave of abyssal energy tore through reality, obliterating hidden enemies.
The war had lasted for 5,000 years already, and it would last for 5,000 more.
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POV: Eldryn the Voidweaver (Umbral Dynasty, Year 25,000)
Deep within the ruins of an ancient civilization, Eldryn meditated before an abyssal rift. Arcane symbols shimmered around him as he manipulated the very fabric of reality.
"Power is not won through brute strength," he mused. "Only fools fight blindly."
Instead of clashing with the other Empires, he had focused on securing ancient knowledge, preparing for the war's end.
The moment the throne was claimed, he would be ready.
After 10,000 years of conflict, none of the Empires emerged as an uncontested victor. Instead, a compromise was reached—the creation of the Abyssal Council, a governing body where each Empire had influence, with Orion's will as the ultimate authority.
By Year 40,000, the Nameless Abyss had advanced to a 3-Star Core Civilization.
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Era 3: The Abyssal Expansion & External Wars (Year 40,000 - Year 80,000)
With internal stability achieved, the Nameless Abyss turned outward.
The Great Abyssal Hunt (Year 50,000 - Year 55,000)
POV: Zyra the Nightfang (Abyssfang Horde, Year 52,000)
Zyra stood atop the corpse of a mid evolver-Class Abyssal Beast, her form shifting as she absorbed its essence. Around her, her warriors—those who survived the hunt—underwent similar transformations.
"Only the worthy remain," she whispered.
The Great Hunt culled the weak while evolving the strong, allowing the Nameless Abyss to control its monstrous inhabitants.
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The Ruin Wars (Year 60,000 - Year 70,000)
An ancient civilization—the Exiled Ascendants—had survived within the abyssal remnants, harboring hatred toward Orion's rule.
They launched a 1,000-year war, nearly shattering the Eclipse Sovereignty before being defeated.
Orion devoured their remnants, integrating their genetic research into the abyssal evolution process.
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The Rise of Abyssal Titans (Year 75,000 - Year 80,000)
The Dreadshade Collective engineered the first Abyssal Titans, colossal war machines merged with living abyssal matter.
Each Titan was a continent-sized being, capable of reshaping battlefields.
By Year 80,000, the Nameless Abyss had reached the peak of the Evolver Stage, its civilization now classified as a 4-Star Core Civilization.
The Seven Empires had solidified their rule, but Orion knew this was only the beginning.
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