pertwk Chapter 37: The Kingly Way to Freedom!
Chapter 37: The Kingly Way to Freedom!
The aftershocks of the battle had not yet subsided when Isaac stood amidst the fading flames of the wasteland, his heart filled with an irreplaceable peace and resolve. He knew that after this final trial, he was no longer merely the ruler of the heavens, but the sole master of this universe. His power surpassed all others, yet his heart remained uncorrupted by authority.
“This is a new beginning,” Isaac murmured, his gaze piercing through the endless void, sweeping across the myriad worlds. Under his protection, the beings in every world began to have true choice.
Isaac returned to the heart of the universe, where, as its ruler, he was now inextricably linked to this cosmos. The essence of every world, the threads of every destiny, were woven into his consciousness like intricate silken threads. Countless beings were beginning new lives under the law of freedom, and the entire universe was moving towards prosperity and peace.
However, just as he was immersed in this new order, a strange fluctuation suddenly entered his consciousness. This aura was extremely subtle; if he weren't the Lord of the Heavens, he would have hardly noticed it. Isaac frowned slightly and followed the fluctuation, only to discover that it originated from an unknown space beyond the Heavens.
"System, investigate the source of this fluctuation," Isaac ordered, his alertness rising.
The system responded swiftly: [The source of the unknown fluctuations has been detected. It is a space isolated from the main realms of the heavens, suspected to originate from a forbidden zone beyond the heavens...]
Isaac's gaze darkened. A forbidden zone beyond the heavens? The existence of this space was something even he couldn't fully control; it seemed to transcend the edge of the universe and had no connection whatsoever to the order he had previously controlled.
"It seems this forbidden zone is a secret left over from ancient times." A cold glint flashed in Isaac's eyes. He knew all too well that, as the ruler of all realms, any uncontrolled territory could become a future threat. For the sake of peace across the realms, he had to completely eliminate this threat.
"Open the passage to the forbidden zone!" Isaac commanded.
The system responded immediately, and a portal gleaming with silver light slowly opened before him. Behind the portal, a chaotic and deep space faintly appeared, as if it were a closed space that had never seen the light of day.
Isaac stepped into the portal, and his figure vanished instantly.
When he opened his eyes again, he was surrounded by endless darkness, and the space was filled with a strong sense of death and oppression. He looked around and found that this forbidden zone seemed to be isolated from the outside world, and the spatial rules were completely different from those of the heavens, as if it were a sealed other dimension.
Just as he was cautiously observing his surroundings, a deep and cold voice rang out from the darkness, carrying a hint of arrogant sneer: "Someone actually dares to trespass into this forbidden area, they are truly audacious."
Isaac coldly looked toward the source of the sound, and saw a figure slowly emerge from the darkness. The person was tall, shrouded in a dark gray cloak, and his eyes flashed with an eerie red light, revealing endless evil and greed.
"Who are you?" Isaac's voice was icy cold. The Blade of Destiny moved slightly in his hand, its light pointing directly at his opponent like a sharp blade.
The man revealed a sinister smile and slowly said, "Me? Haha... I am a being banished by the heavens, known as the 'Lord of Nothingness.' This forbidden zone is the world I rule." He slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on Isaac like a venomous snake, as if examining a rare treasure.
Isaac frowned slightly. He could sense the power within this Void Monarch. The aura carried a decaying death energy, as if it were devouring the surrounding space, sending chills down one's spine.
"The Void Lord? An existence banished by the heavens?" Isaac said coldly. "Since you are a rotten thing, you should not continue to exist in this universe. I will personally wipe you out and remove this cancer from the heavens."
The Void Monarch sneered, a hint of arrogance flashing in his eyes: "You think you're omnipotent just because you're the ruler of all the heavens? I brought endless chaos to the heavens back then because I understood that only absolute darkness is true power in this universe! As for you, your so-called freedom is nothing but a synonym for weakness!"
With that, he blurred, and the surrounding darkness seemed to come alive, coalescing into a massive shadow that instantly enveloped Isaac. The Void Monarch, wielding the power of shadow, coldly sneered, "This forbidden zone is my domain. Here, no one can defeat me!"
Isaac snorted coldly, the power of destiny rapidly circulating within him. The Blade of Destiny in his hand shone with an incomparably dazzling golden light, dispelling the shadows. His eyes were icy, showing no sign of backing down: "No matter how powerful you were in the past, the heavens no longer belong to you!"
"Eye of Destiny, activate!" Isaac roared, his eyes flashing with golden light, instantly piercing through the Void Monarch's shadow power. He swiftly located the source of the opponent's power, and with a swing of the Blade of Destiny, a golden light shot straight towards the Void Monarch's core.
The Void Monarch sensed Isaac's oppressive aura, his expression subtly changing. He quickly gathered all his shadow power, forming a black barrier around himself in an attempt to block Isaac's attack. However, Isaac's power had reached its peak; the golden blade of light pierced directly through the black barrier, aiming for the Void Monarch's chest!
"Ah—!" The Void Monarch let out a painful roar, his body being forced back several steps, a flash of incredulous rage in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and glared at Isaac, coldly saying, "It seems I underestimated you... However, I still have one last resort!"
He suddenly raised his hand, and a dark red light flashed in his palm. It was an ancient rune, carrying an aura of corrosion and destruction, as if it were some kind of forbidden power.
"This is... a destructive rune?" Isaac instantly sensed the immense destructive power within the rune. He understood that once activated, this rune could cause immeasurable disaster.
The Void Monarch sneered, "It is the Seal of Destruction! This is a forbidden power left over from ancient times, which even the Lords of the Heavens cannot stop! I will destroy you and this forbidden zone together!"
Isaac snorted coldly, his eyes filled with an indomitable fighting spirit. He knew this was the final battle, with no way out. He swiftly gathered the power of destiny, concentrating all his strength on the Blade of Destiny, and roared, "Your decaying power cannot shake my will! Today, I will make you vanish completely!"
The Void Monarch roared with laughter as he activated the Destruction Seal, its crimson light instantly engulfing the entire space, as if even the void itself was collapsing. However, Isaac's Blade of Destiny shone with unparalleled brilliance, its golden light as intense as the sun, instantly suppressing the power of the Destruction Seal!
The two forces collided fiercely in mid-air, creating a devastating shockwave. The entire forbidden zone began to crack, seemingly on the verge of collapse. Isaac gritted his teeth, enduring the impact of the Destruction Seal, but his will remained unwavering. The Blade of Destiny did not falter, piercing directly through the core of the seal!
With a deafening roar, the Destruction Seal shattered completely amidst the golden light. The Void Monarch's form gradually collapsed in the light, eventually turning into nothingness and disappearing into the darkness.
Isaac watched the shadows in the forbidden zone gradually dissipate, feeling a sense of peace. He knew that the former threat had been eliminated, and the peace of the heavens was truly guaranteed.
The system's voice rang out: [Congratulations, host, for eliminating the threat of the forbidden zones of the heavens. The order of the heavens has been consolidated. You have completed your final mission and become the unshakeable King of Freedom.]
Isaac smiled slightly, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He knew that his choice would lead the heavens to a brighter future, and from then on, this universe would usher in true peace.
"I will protect these heavens with freedom as my foundation and peace as my belief!" Isaac said softly, his figure disappearing into the void.