Chapter 31: The Throne of the Forgotten Supreme – The Legacy of Kings

The Domain of the Forgotten Kings was no longer silent.

The echoes of clashing steel, burning energy, and the war cries of the past filled the endless battlefield.

Leon stood at the center of it all, his golden eyes locked onto the final opponent—

A King unlike the rest.

He was taller, more imposing, his armor lined with golden runes that pulsed with an energy that felt… familiar.

Leon exhaled, his fists tightening.

[Selene]: "Warning! This entity is unlike previous opponents. Supreme-Class Power detected. Potential anomaly in time-space resonance."

Leon smirked. "So, you're special, huh?"

The King watched him, unmoving.

"I am not your enemy," he said, his voice carrying the weight of centuries.

Leon raised an eyebrow. "You sure about that? 'Cause last time I checked, this was a trial."

The King nodded. "And this is your final lesson."

Then—he moved.

The Final Battle Begins – The Strength of a True Supreme

The air shattered.

Leon barely had time to react as the King vanished—only to appear right in front of him.

A sword of light and shadow descended toward Leon's chest.

Leon dodged, twisting mid-air—but the blade's pressure cut through space itself.

The ground behind him split apart, sending a wave of destruction surging outward.

Leon landed, grinning. "That's more like it."

The King didn't hesitate.

He charged again, swinging his sword in a motion so fluid it seemed effortless.

Leon blocked with his forearm—and pain erupted through his body.

[Selene]: "Energy levels dropping by 8%. Opponent's strikes bypass physical defenses."

Leon gritted his teeth.

So this wasn't just a fight of strength.

This was a battle of existence itself.

Meanwhile… Celeste's Trial – The Abyss Whispers

Celeste stood at the edge of infinity, her body tense as she faced the Shadowed One.

The figure's aura was beyond comprehension—as if it were a fragment of the Abyss itself.

"You are not ready," it said.

Celeste gritted her teeth. "Then make me ready."

The Abyss responded.

Tendrils of pure darkness lashed toward her—

Celeste moved.

Her sword glowed, cutting through the void, but for every strike she landed, another attack came from the darkness.

This wasn't just a battle.

This was a test of endurance, will, and power.

And Celeste refused to lose.

Leon's Evolution – The Supreme Path Awakens Further

Leon knew he couldn't win with just strength.

He had to adapt.

The King struck again, his blade faster than before—but this time, Leon didn't block.

Instead—he let go.

He stopped thinking.

Stopped analyzing.

And let his instincts take over.

His body moved on its own, flowing with the attack rather than against it.

For the first time—he wasn't just fighting.

He was evolving.

The Supreme Clash – Power Beyond Power

The battle became something beyond mortal limits.

Leon vanished—reappearing mid-air, his fist glowing with Supreme Energy.

The King countered instantly, their attacks colliding and shaking the entire battlefield.

Each strike was a lesson.

Each movement a test.

And Leon was passing.

Finally—the King stopped.

He lowered his sword, studying Leon.

"You are worthy," he said.

Leon exhaled. "Damn right I am."

The King stepped back, his body beginning to fade into golden particles.

"Then take your throne."

And with those words—he was gone.

Leon turned to the battlefield.

The statues of past rulers crumbled.

And before him—a throne rose from the ruins.

[Selene]: "Final Trial Complete. New Title Acquired: Supreme Ruler of the Forgotten Domain."

Leon smirked.

"Looks like I'm moving up."

The Academy Reacts – The Aftermath of Leon's Triumph

Back in the real world, the Academy felt the shift.

Velgrath and Nyssa stood at the highest tower, watching as the Ranking Pillar trembled.

Then—

A new name appeared at the top.

Leon Valeheart – Supreme Rank

Velgrath exhaled. "So he actually did it."

Nyssa smirked. "Told you."

In the depths of the Academy, the High Council watched.

Their expressions unreadable.

"He has passed the first gate," one of them murmured.

"But can he survive what comes next?"

Leon Returns – The Supreme Leader Has Ascended

Leon stepped through the portal, returning to the Academy.

The moment he appeared, the students parted before him.

He wasn't just Rank #1 anymore.

He was beyond it.

Leon scanned the faces of those who had once doubted him.

"Get used to it," he said. "I'm not going anywhere."

The Supreme Leader had returned.

And his reign was just beginning.