bookbashuk Chapter 16: The Rise of Destiny, Hidden Enemies Emerge
Chapter 16: The Rise of Destiny, Hidden Enemies Emerge
Isaac stood before the World Tree, gazing at its slowly revitalizing branches. The partial release of the Reversal Force had breathed new life into the world, and he was beginning to truly understand the balance between dominion and life. However, just as he thought everything was about to stabilize, an emergency alarm sounded in his mind:
[Warning! Unknown energy fluctuations detected, suspected to indicate an anomaly in the world's will! The current area is about to be lost.]
Isaac's gaze suddenly turned cold as he realized that this energy was no ordinary power, and even carried a sense of oppression he had never encountered before.
"System, lock onto the energy source."
[Ding! The energy source is the ancient sealed land, "The Root of the World," and the "Flow of Destiny," which is opposed to the Power of Fate and the Power of Reversal, is reviving. Warning: This power is about to pose a threat; please remain highly vigilant.]
"The Flow of Fate?" Isaac frowned slightly, feeling a subtle pressure from the name. He only knew of the opposition between destiny and reversal, but had never heard of the "Flow of Fate." Isaac wondered to himself, was this power a secret left behind by the Five Elders, or something even more ancient than the Five Elders?
Before he could even think it through, a powerful tremor suddenly came from the depths of the earth, and the entire Mary Geoise seemed to be shaken by an invisible giant hand, and even the clouds in the sky began to churn.
All the Celestial Dragons, ministers, and guards present turned deathly pale at the sudden turn of events. The earth cracked open with jet-black fissures, like bottomless abysses, and at the center of these fissures, strange blue light surged. Ancient power filled the air, as if summoning some unfathomable being.
"What is this power? Even the power of destiny cannot suppress it!" Isaac stared at the blue light, feeling an unprecedented sense of urgency. Just then, a familiar figure quietly appeared, standing at the center of the blue light, as if drawn there by an invisible force.
The man was dressed in a black robe, his face obscured by a thick fog, but Isaac could strongly feel the oppressive aura emanating from him, almost equal to his own.
"Isaac? Saint, do you really think you have everything under control?" The figure's deep voice carried a hint of disdain, echoing in the air like an ancient ghost.
Isaac's eyes were icy as he sneered, "Who are you? How dare you be so arrogant in front of me?"
The man in black chuckled, his tone full of disdain: "You think you're invincible because you've mastered destiny and the power to reverse it? Destiny is far more complex than you imagine, and you haven't even touched the power that truly controls the flow of destiny."
Isaac's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said coldly, "The Stream of Destiny? Who exactly are you?"
The man in black robes slowly raised his head, revealing a blurry face that was neither human nor inhuman, with a deep light gleaming in his eyes. His tone carried an ancient echo: "I am the 'Lord of Destiny,' the controller of the flow of fate, the embodiment of the ancient will."
Isaac's heart skipped a beat. This so-called "Lord of Fate" before him seemed to belong to another realm, possessing a mysterious power that even Isaac couldn't fully comprehend. The Lord of Fate continued to chuckle: "Your control over destiny and its reversal is indeed astonishing. But you are not complete. The true power of destiny has never belonged to you. You are merely a powerful mortal."
Isaac scoffed, undeterred, and retorted, "Mortal? You are nothing but a lifeless being slumbering at the source of the world. I will make you understand that destiny is in my own hands!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Isaac swung his hand, and a black-gold beam of light composed of the power of destiny and the power of reversal swept towards the Chairman of Destiny with a world-destroying force, as if it wanted to completely crush the enemy.
However, the Lord of Fate remained motionless. With a gentle wave of his hand, a dark blue energy instantly gathered in front of him, transforming into a vortex that completely devoured Isaac's attack.
"Fate and reversal are nothing but child's play to me." A hint of contempt flashed in the eyes of the Lord of Fate, then he raised his hand and pointed at Isaac. A blue light pierced the air and instantly approached Isaac's brow.
Isaac quickly mobilized his Destiny Power to form a shield, barely blocking the attack, but he felt his energy being suppressed by half instantly, as if the opponent's power could directly drain his life force.
The Lord of Fate calmly said, "The true power of fate is to strip all living beings of their very essence. Even you cannot escape it."
Isaac sneered, his eyes flashing with defiance: "I don't care what kind of destiny you are, today I will make you disappear completely."
As soon as he finished speaking, the power of the Fate Reversal Body erupted violently, and his entire body transformed into a beam of light interwoven with gold and black, shooting straight at the Lord of Fate. The air was filled with a fierce killing intent, as if it wanted to destroy all living beings.
The Lord of Fate remained unmoved, letting out a cold laugh. He gently clasped his hands together, instantly distorting the entire space, as if an invisible cage had trapped Isaac within. Isaac felt his body bound by an unseen force, as if fate itself was manipulating his actions.
"This is the power of fate, Isaac? Saint, the stronger the power, the less able one is to break free from the net of fate," the Lord of Fate said coldly, his tone filled with unquestionable majesty.
Isaac felt a chill run down his spine; he finally realized the terrifying nature of the Stream of Fate. It was not a simple attack, but a source that directly invaded the soul and controlled all actions.
But Isaac's eyes showed no fear; instead, they grew even more resolute. He sneered, "What of the power of fate? As long as I have a shred of will left, I will not yield!"
Before he could finish speaking, Isaac forcibly activated the power of reversal within his body, pulling himself free from the web of fate. His body instantly regained its freedom, and the black light unleashed by the power of reversal forced the Lord of Fate to retreat.
"Laughable fate, it cannot even be controlled by my will!" Isaac's voice was filled with unparalleled confidence, and the power of reversal formed a powerful vortex, striking directly at the Lord of Fate.
The Lord of Fate's eyes turned cold. He raised his hand, and two streams of blue light shot out from his palm, directly meeting Isaac's attack. The two powerful energies collided in the air, unleashing a devastating impact that tore apart the surrounding space and even caused the sky to collapse.
Mary Geoise was in ruins, and all living things lay prostrate on the ground as if it were the end of the world.
In this collapsing space, Isaac's battle with the Lord of Fate intensifies, with the forces of destiny, reversal, and fate intertwining in the air, seemingly shattering all rules.
Isaac's gaze hardened, and the Fate Reversal Body within him seemed to reach a new level under its extreme burst. Just as the Lord of Fate's attack struck again, Isaac roared, fusing Fate with the power of reversal to form a new "Fate Flow" power, which he directly met against the Lord of Fate.
A hint of surprise flashed in the Lord of Fate's eyes, seemingly not expecting Isaac to break through to a new realm under extreme conditions. He was instantly struck by that powerful life force, his figure trembling and blurring in the air before finally turning into nothingness and disappearing into the air.
"The Lord of Fate?" Isaac sneered, watching the disappearing figure. "Fate is still under my control."
Calm returned to the air, and the rules of the world began to flow again. Destiny, Reversal, and Fate Flow achieved a perfect balance under his control. He had transcended the limits of Destiny and Reversal, truly becoming the supreme being of the world.