chsdbacks Chapter 253: The Truth About the Source of the Rift
Chapter 253: The Truth About the Source of the Rift
The guardians faced not merely a spatial rift, but an entity that would overturn the entire order of the universe. A colossal shadow emerged from the depths of the rift, carrying an indescribable power; its appearance nearly caused the surrounding cosmic laws to collapse. Time and space became unstable around it, as if torn apart by an invisible force, and every dimension of the universe trembled in response.
"What...is this?" Lessa stared intently at the enormous shadow, barely able to comprehend its existence. Its form was indistinct, like a blurred transition between nothingness and matter, exuding an aura that completely transcended the rules of the universe.
“I’m not sure.” The observer’s voice came from the depths of the star map, filled with deep worry. “This is not anything we know of. It does not belong to any dimension of the universe, and even the rules of the universe cannot bind it.”
The Arbiter's twin blades still burned with flames, but against the superhuman before him, his power seemed insignificant. "If its power truly transcends the rules of the universe, how can we possibly contend with it?"
Kane gripped his twin blades tightly. Though the enemy before him filled him with deep unease, he did not flinch. "Whatever it is, since it stands before us, we cannot hide. We have only one path: to face the battle!"
“It’s trying to tear the entire universe apart.” Lysa stared at the distorted energy fluctuations, a resolute glint in his eyes. “If we don’t stop it, the universe will collapse completely.”
The observer's voice grew heavier. "I always thought that the Void Avatar was just some kind of accident in the universe, but judging from the power released from this crack, it may be related to the fundamental structure of the universe. This crack was not caused by the shadow of the Void Avatar, but by the power of an even more ancient being, perhaps from a moment before the birth of the universe."
"From before the birth of the universe?" Lessa frowned. "You mean, the existence of this rift is related to the origin of the universe?"
“Yes.” The observer’s voice came through the star map. “The source of this power may be far beyond our understanding. The rift is not just a tear in space; it may be the aftershocks of the birth of the universe, or some deeper surge of energy.”
"So, this power wasn't caused by the Void Avatar, but rather by one of the original seeds of the universe?" The Arbiter's voice was filled with doubt and shock. "It's simply not something we can comprehend!"
“That’s right.” The observer’s voice was filled with complex emotions. “Its power existed since the beginning of the universe and was part of the universe’s rules, but over time, this power was bound by the rules of the universe. Now, the exposure of the rift has allowed it to awaken again.”
Lessa gazed into the depths of the rift, where the colossal presence emitted a dazzling red light, as if responding to the observer's description. The distortion of space intensified, and the laws of the entire universe began to bear unimaginable pressure. The power deep within the rift seemed to be constantly attracting surrounding matter and energy; its existence was like a gigantic vortex, devouring everything.
"If it truly is a remnant force from the early universe, then what is its goal?" Lessa asked. "Why would it reawaken at this time?"
"The reason for its reawakening..." The observer's voice held a hint of contemplation, "I'm not entirely sure. But what is certain is that it didn't act unconsciously. It realized that the rules of the universe had been restored, which gave it an opportunity to disrupt the existing order."
"Its goal is to disrupt the order of the universe and let the rift devour everything again." The Arbiter's gaze gradually hardened. "Now that it has awakened, we cannot allow it to continue destroying the universe."
Deep within the rift, immense energy grew ever stronger. The Guardians knew that only by completely eliminating the source of the rift could they prevent the universe from falling into an uncontrollable state once more. However, this enemy was different from the Void Avatar; its power far exceeded their expectations, and even the energy of the Star Chart could not directly intervene.
"The power of the Star Chart is nearing its limit." The observer's voice remained calm. "The energy fluctuations of the crack have exceeded the Star Chart's tolerance. We cannot rely on the Star Chart's energy to destroy it directly."
“Then we must use our own power.” Lessa gripped his spear, his gaze fixed on the crack ahead. “If this power truly originates from the origin of the universe, then we must prevent it from disrupting the laws of the universe once again.”
“This will be our toughest battle yet.” The Arbiter’s twin blades gleamed in his hands, his eyes cold and stern. “Its power is so great that we cannot defeat it by force alone. We need to find its core and destroy it completely.”
Kane remained silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his twin blades, his gaze resolute. "No matter what, we cannot allow it to continue destroying the universe. We have only one goal, and that is to destroy its source."
The guardians regrouped, their goal not only to destroy the source of the rift but also to protect the laws of the universe. The unknown power deep within the rift, like a black hole, devoured everything. As they traversed layers of distorted space, gradually approaching that colossal entity, the surrounding air grew increasingly oppressive; the rift's energy was consuming everything.
“We must destroy it,” Lysa whispered, “no matter the cost.”
They continued to advance toward the core of the rift, while the surrounding space continued to distort, and the fluctuations in energy made each step forward incredibly difficult.
As they approached the source of the rift, a powerful energy surge nearly threw them off balance. The entity deep within the rift seemed to sense their approach; immense energy began to surge wildly, almost collapsing the surrounding space. A massive, dark red light erupted from the depths of the rift, like a colossal storm, engulfing everything in its path.
"It's fighting back!" Lysa's voice was filled with terror and determination. "The source of the rift is growing stronger!"
"We can no longer back down!" the Arbiter shouted. "We must break its core, no matter what!"
Kane and Lysa leaped into the air simultaneously, their spears and double blades carrying immense force as they charged towards the core of the rift. The unknown power seemed to have fully awakened; the area around the rift began to tremble violently, the energy fluctuations intensified, the spatial distortions escalated, and everything around them seemed to be closing in on them.
However, just as they were preparing for their final blow, an even more powerful energy surge suddenly erupted from the depths of the rift, the intense shockwave nearly causing them to lose their balance. The core of the rift began to become increasingly unstable, and the structure of space collapsed completely at that moment, as if the entire universe was teetering on the brink of collapse.
"Quick! We must destroy it before it completely collapses!" Lysa whispered, his spear surging with immense force once more towards the core of the crack.
This time, the spear's radiance was no longer simply gold, but infused with the energy of the star map, carrying the last glimmer of hope for cosmic order. Her spear pierced the core of the rift, instantly unleashing a tremendous burst of light that completely engulfed whatever lay deep within.
As the blow landed, the source of the rift finally collapsed, and the universe returned to its original order. The surrounding energy fluctuations gradually subsided, the energy deep within the rift began to dissipate, and the laws of the universe returned to normal.
“It’s over.” Lysa’s voice was slightly breathless. “The source of the rift has been destroyed, and the laws of the universe have been restored.”
The Arbiter walked to her side, his gaze resolute. "We did it. Order has been restored to the universe."
Kane smiled, the weariness on his face finally disappearing at this moment, "We protected the universe, we protected the future."
The brilliance of the star map once again illuminated every corner of the universe, and cosmic order was finally restored. Although uncertainty still lingers ahead, at this moment, the source of the rift has been utterly destroyed, and the future of the universe may become clearer.
Although the Guardians' battle was arduous, they knew that the future of the universe was in their hands, and no challenge could easily destroy this world of order.