bookbashuk Chapter 228: The Trial of Nothingness and a New Choice of Fate
Chapter 228: The Trial of Nothingness and a New Choice of Fate
Without any hesitation, the three immediately took action. They swiftly crossed the boundary of the star map and rushed towards the source of the rift.
When the three reached the source of the rift, they finally saw its true form. The rift was not a simple void, but a deep abyss of nothingness. From its depths, countless black tentacles seemed to extend from the void, hovering around the rift's edge. These tentacles emitted a deep, dark light, like invisible fingers, yearning to devour everything in their path.
“These tentacles…” Lessa’s voice was filled with unease, “They are not naturally formed, but are dominated by the power of nothingness, trying to crawl out of the cracks.”
The observer's gaze deepened: "The source of this crack is not from the outside world; it is the point of fusion between the fragments of nothingness and the structure of the universe. The expansion of the crack is not accidental, but rather the result of the power of nothingness reawakening the universe's vulnerabilities at a deeper level."
The adjudicator's face was grim: "In other words, the fragments of nothingness did not completely disappear; they secretly triggered all of this. We cannot control the expansion of the cracks because they are not simply spatial cracks, but rather feedbacks of power."
Suddenly, the activity of the ethereal tentacles intensified, rapidly engulfing the surrounding space, and violent fluctuations appeared at the edges of the cracks. Black energy fluctuations began to spread, as if the rules of the entire universe were being torn apart one by one by these tentacles.
"They... are disrupting the rules of the universe again!" Lessa exclaimed urgently. "We must find the source as soon as possible, or the rift will trigger an uncontrollable catastrophe!"
“As you have all seen, the effects of the rift have far exceeded our expectations,” the Observer’s deep voice broke the silence. “The power of nothingness is not merely eroding space; it is constantly reshaping the very nature of the universe. Are we prepared to meet the challenges ahead?”
The Arbiter's gaze sharpened as he raised his scepter: "I have never feared a challenge. The Void Core may be powerful, but we have already broken its control. Now, what we must do is utterly destroy it and eliminate all remaining power."
Lysa pondered for a moment: "But we don't know the real reason behind the rift. The power of the Void Core doesn't seem to be a one-off outburst; it continues in some way. What we're destroying now isn't just the rift itself, but also the unknown power lurking behind it."
“Yes.” The observer’s gaze grew increasingly complex. “We have no choice. The nature of nothingness is not merely destruction; it is also a force that must be constantly suppressed. If we cannot completely resolve it, the power of the rift will endure forever.”
"Can we find a way to eradicate the problem behind the rift, rather than just sealing it off?" Lessa frowned. "Perhaps we should delve deeper into the rift and search for the true source of the power of nothingness."
The adjudicator sneered: "You think you can find a solution by delving into the rift? You're wrong. Nothingness cannot be eliminated; its essence is chaos and destruction. Only by truly releasing it can we completely end it."
The three guardians' gazes met once more, a tacit understanding forming between them. The rift deep within continued to expand, its ethereal tentacles frantically devouring the rules of the universe. Seeing the rift's energy growing stronger, they had no time to hesitate.
“We can’t waste any more time,” Lysa said calmly. “Only by combining our strength can we truly stop the rift from expanding.”
The Observer nodded slightly, waved his right hand, and the star map fragments once again formed a beam of light, enveloping the ethereal energy. The Arbiter, meanwhile, brandished his scepter, releasing intense starlight in an attempt to gradually dissipate the energy from the crack.
The three forces converged simultaneously, launching an attack on the core depths of the rift. As the central halo of the rift began to vibrate, the rules of the entire space once again fluctuated violently.
“Now, make your choice,” the Observer whispered. “This battle will determine the future of the universe.”
As the three attacked the core of the rift with all their might, the rift's energy finally began to gradually return. But just when they thought victory was imminent, the void tentacles launched a fierce counterattack once more, and an even more powerful energy fluctuation emanated from the depths of the rift.
“The power of nothingness…” Lessa’s voice was filled with astonishment, “It… doesn’t seem to depend entirely on the rift…”
Suddenly, a dazzling light burst forth from the center of the crack, and a voice faintly echoed within the light: "You think you can control me? Nothingness is the true order of the universe, and it will end all rules."
These words served as a harbinger, reminding the three guardians that the power of nothingness had not completely vanished, and that the ultimate test of the universe had only just begun.
The energy of the rift continued to spread silently through the void of the universe. Although its expansion had slowed, the oppressive feeling had never disappeared. The darkness that had once spread under the power of the Void Avatar seemed to gradually become part of the universe, devouring the surrounding rules and order. The three guardians stood at the edge of the rift, gazing at the crack in the star map, their hearts filled with unsolved mysteries.
“Although the crack has stopped expanding, its existence has completely changed the face of the universe,” the observer said in a low voice, his gaze complex. “The influence of nothingness is permeating the very foundations of the universe.”
Lysa gripped his spear tightly, his brow furrowed. "The rift is not merely a manifestation of nothingness; it also represents a kind of essential chaos in the universe. We can seal the rift, but we cannot eliminate its erosion of the cosmic order. This power of nothingness seems destined to coexist with the universe."
The Arbiter snorted coldly, the scepter in his hand emitting a faint starlight: "In any case, the power of nothingness is ultimately destructive. We cannot allow it to continue to control the fate of the universe."
“You’re right,” the observer said in a deep voice. “We must completely solve the problem of nothingness, but we still don’t know how to do it.”
Suddenly, a strange movement occurred at the center of the star chart, and a surge of black energy erupted from the depths of the crack. The three immediately became alert, focusing all their attention on the center of the star chart.
"It's back!" Lessa shouted. "The void energy inside the rift has been activated again!"
A more powerful energy surged from the depths of the rift, and as it expanded, the edges of the crack grew even brighter, as if they were devouring everything in the universe. Just as the three guardians prepared to meet the impending impact, a pitch-black figure suddenly emerged from the core of the rift.
The figure was enormous, radiating a deep black light, as if it were the embodiment of the void itself. Its body seemed endless and formless, but behind it, there appeared to be countless cracks and voids, devouring everything around it.
“This is…” Lysa exclaimed in a low voice, “This is no ordinary void avatar. It… is the origin deep within the rift, the true embodiment of nothingness!”