Chapter 20: The Progenitor
Two thousand years ago, amidst the cosmic chaos, various races grappled with the challenge of survival, each seeking a secure haven for their people. While numerous endeavours failed, one tenacious race weathered the storm and thrived—the Voidkin. These ethereal beings, with bodies devoid of definite shape, harnessed incredible power fueled by a unique energy called Chaos. This unparalleled force set the Voidkin apart as the most formidable wielders.
In the heat of battles and wars, the Voidkin consistently emerged triumphant. Centuries later, ancient wisdom unveiled the possibility of shaping tangible bodies by mastering the laws of Chaos. Many dared to try, but only a few successfully moulded their forms. Fortunately, with each triumph, a wealth of insights into understanding the intricacies of the law became accessible, facilitating the comprehension of others. Eventually, the Voidkin conquered Chaos and materialized bodies, allowing them to engage with other races.
In a moment of jubilation for the Voidkin, little did they realize that they had inadvertently triggered an ancient curse woven into the very fabric of the universe. In times of yore, the Voidkin and Divine Beings fought side by side, claiming victories in countless battles. However, the tide turned on a fateful day when the Divine Beings, once allies, betrayed the Voidkin. Amid the conflict that resulted in casualties on both fronts, a nasty curse was cast upon them by a common foe—the Dark Ones. This war, orchestrated by the Dark Ones, aimed to empower the curse with the souls of the fallen. Deceptively pitting the divine beings and the Voidkin against each other, the Dark Ones sought to steal the souls necessary to fuel the curse.
The curse, though simple, proved formidable: endless hatred between the Divine Beings and the Voidkin.
As a consequence of the curse, the universe rendered the Voidkin shapeless, and the Divine Beings lost their capacity for love. This delicate equilibrium endured for eons until the present generation disrupted the balance, rousing the Divine Beings from their emotionally detached state. Chaos erupted again between the Voidkin and the Divine, rekindling the flames of their ancient animosity.
Once upon a time, a young general, also the crown prince of the Voidkin Empire, fell in love with the princess of the Divine Ones. This unexpected love story faced many challenges. Despite the odds, they secretly met and shared beautiful moments. Years later, their secret was discovered, and in a desperate attempt to protect their love, they fled, constantly living in fear.
After years on the run, they had a child, but their happiness was short-lived. A curse haunted them, affecting their baby. It split the baby's soul in two, with one part sent to a distant world and the other remaining in Venera. Their pursuers were closing in, so they had to keep moving. Just when all hope seemed lost, a supreme being visited them, revealing a prophecy about their newborn. Faced with a painful decision, they entrusted their baby to a trusted ally and escaped, diverting potential threats away with one thought: If the prophecy came true, they would one day be reunited.
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In the current moment, in a far-off corner of the universe, three people could be seen chatting when suddenly, the cosmos trembled, drawing their attention away from their conversation. The woman immediately sensed a connection to the source of this disturbance.
With a wave of her hand, a screen appeared, displaying a young boy engaged in a battle with a monster three realms above his own. Despite the challenging situation, the boy remained composed, manipulating elements with unwavering focus and precision. Tears streamed down the woman's face as she felt a deep and emotional link to the unfolding event.
"My baby..." she whispered, her voice trembling.
The man with white hair, likely her husband, overheard her words. He hugged her tightly, trying to hide his own teary emotions. In an unexpected twist, the supreme being in their presence promptly bowed three times, proclaiming, "Hail the Supreme One, The Progenitor, and the Savior of the Primal Universe!"
Stunned, the couple observed this unusual event but chose not to interrupt. They were aware that their son would one day become the Supreme One. They continued to watch as their son performed seemingly impossible feats in the ongoing battle.
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Back on the battlefield, the relentless beast persisted in its attacks while skeletons and clones did their best to intervene. Seated in a lotus posture, Rasoul continued manipulating the elements with unwavering focus.
The situation took a dire turn when the beast attacked an exposed opening it had found. However, before the deadly strike reached Rasoul, one of the clones sacrificed itself, using its body as a shield and perishing instantly.
"Cough! Cough!" Rasoul coughed out blood, grappling with intense pain that felt like death itself. Despite the agony, he gritted his teeth, persevered, and continued creating his formidable attack.
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"I don't think he can endure much more. If another clone dies, he might lose focus, and his manipulation process could backfire. We should buy him some time," Sabrat suggested, showing signs of fear.
"He explicitly said we shouldn't intervene, no matter what. We have to trust him. He wouldn't face such a powerful beast without a plan and reason. Let's put our faith in him and see what unfolds," Lara replied, struggling to control her emotions. She needed to trust that the Supreme One mentioned in the prophecy would emerge victorious at all costs.
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"Princess, I think we should prepare for the worst. Clearly, he won't be able to defeat that thing..." one of the generals expressed concern.
"That won't be necessary," Vira said, surprising everyone, including Sabrat and Lara.
"What do you mean? Can't you see what's going on over there?" the general pointed to the battlefield.
Vira stepped forward, gesturing to the sky, and spoke, "Look up there. I've read that tribulations like this occur when something unprecedented is about to happen. What the young man is doing is creating that phenomenon. If we interfere now, we'll disrupt him, and the consequences will be too severe for us to bear."
She continued, "I know it's a lot to ask, but we must trust that stranger and hope he succeeds in time. The fate of Orange Field City depends on it."
Many soldiers turned to look at the young man enduring immense hardship to create something that, hopefully, would save them all.
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Away from the battlefield, the old man was on his feet, visibly prepared to interfere. Just as he was about to take action, a voice echoed in his mind.
'Stop, Kane. Don't interfere; he needs to come out of this by himself. I know you love him, but you must not interfere. We must trust in him and see where his destiny will lead him."
The voice belonged to none other than Rasoul's mother, Princess Lara of the Divine Empire.
****BOOM, BOOM, BOOM... a potent burst of energy erupted from Rasoul's body. A dense aura exuded from him, propelling the Beast through the air. When the dust settled, Rasoul stood up, holding what appeared to be a grenade launcher. The gun's body burned with purple flames and a hint of a dark, ominous aura while golden lightning crackled around it. It measured about 2 meters in length.
Dong... Dong... Dong...
Bells from the heavens chimed a hundred times from the sky before a beam of golden light descended on Rasoul, temporarily blinding onlookers. After about 60 seconds, the light dissipated, revealing Rasoul and the Beast on the battlefield.
Rasoul swiftly dismissed his clones and the skeletons. He adjusted his posture and aimed the launcher at the Beast.
"God Of War Rage...Boom Boom Boom, a dense aura erupted again from his body.
He activated the God of War Rage for the first time, immediately boosting his stats by 300%.
'System, acquire high-tier defense arrays and fortify the city, purchase the highest-tier defenses currently available.'
[That will be 100,000,000 Fire points]
The system responded to Rasoul's command, preparing to fortify the city with the most advanced defense array. The shockwave from the strike he is preparing could potentially damage the city to some extent.
'Take it and prepare to claim the body and core of this alpha beast once it's dead.'
[Aren't we being a little ahead of ourselves? That will be 10,000 Fire points.]
'Here goes nothing.'
"Gaia's Ascent!"... (Came with his newest creation)
A block made of earth began lifting Rasoul into the air. When he was about 5 meters from the ground, he said, "Say hello to my little friend. His name is Pain."
"Infinity Chaos Launcher: First Strike - Ethereal Barrage!"
BOOM!!!
A spear-like bullet, emanating ethereal dark energy and measuring about 1 meter in length, shot out of the launcher, directly piercing through the beast.
The impact was destructive, sending shockwaves in multiple directions.
One minute later, when the dust settled, the beast's body was nowhere to be seen. All that remained was its blood and Rasoul's lifeless body. Lara and Sabrat rushed forward, with the princess and the soldier joining them.
Lara immediately lifted him from the ground and started feeding him a health potion, but it seemed not working. Tears threatened to come out from her eyes, but what she didn't realize was a white light started moving from her body and began entering Rasoul's body. Sabrat noticed it but didn't say anything since the light started healing Rasoul slowly.
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Back in the room where the three individuals were, a shocked look appeared on the face of the Supreme being. The couple may not know, but the highest one ever rang the universe bell nine times. But Rasoul, a master Realm Cultivator, rang all 100 bells...
"He did it.
"Yes, he did it. He is my son, after all," the white-haired man said with a broad smile.
"But this will also draw the attention of others bound to prevent his rise."
"No, honey. He won't be in any trouble. There is something powerful in his soul protecting him. I managed to connect with him because I was his mother, and I could only maintain the connection because of the lady by his side. Her affinity for the light element is even higher than mine. He will be fine. Going to him will only bring unnecessary trouble. We must trust our baby to survive and come to us," the lady replied, clearly overjoyed.
A small smile escaped the lips of the Supreme Being...
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Six hours back in the capital, the First Prince wore a grim expression. He had just received word that Princess Vina and her allies successfully defended Orange Field City, even defeating a Great beast in the climax. His annoyance was compounded by the realization that he had denied her request for aid against the monster tide. If the king discovered his refusal, trouble would surely follow. In his contemplation, he concluded that he needed to eliminate the princess swiftly to salvage his position.
Little did he know that Princess Vina was on the verge of allying with three mysterious individuals who would help secure her rightful place as the heir to the throne. His impending troubles were about to double.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone