svetikya Chapter 217: The Sniping of the Void Core and the Depths of the Rift
Chapter 217: The Sniping of the Void Core and the Depths of the Rift
The golden light of the Blade of Rules, like a sharp arrow, pierced through the void and precisely struck one of the tentacles. The tentacle was instantly severed, turning into countless black fragments. However, those fragments did not dissipate but quickly coalesced into new tentacles, lunging at Isaac with even greater ferocity.
"Isaac, watch out!" Mira leaped up, her light blade emitting a dazzling silver light, severing all the tentacles.
However, the number of tentacles continued to increase, seemingly without end. They not only poured out of the cracks but also extended into every fissure in the star map, attempting to devour everything.
Just as Isaac and Mira were locked in a fierce battle, the Watcher of Fate finally made his move. His body radiated dazzling starlight, and with a sudden wave of his hands, several beams of light shot out from behind him, striking the center of the rift.
"Fragments of destiny, heed my call and suppress this void power!" the observer chanted softly, and the pillar of light, like a giant net, temporarily sealed the crack.
The tentacles contracted slightly under the pressure of the beam of light, but the power of eternal nothingness did not diminish. Its hum grew increasingly low, as if mocking the observer's efforts.
“This is only temporary,” the observer said coldly. “Isaac, Mira, now is your chance. Only the combination of the Blade of Rules and the Blade of Light can sever the core of the rift!”
Isaac nodded, exchanged a glance with Mira, and the two simultaneously channeled their power into their weapons. The light from the Blade of Rules and the Blade of Light intertwined, forming an unprecedented energy surge that pointed straight into the depths of the rift.
However, just as the two joined forces to strike the center of the crack, the halo of eternal nothingness suddenly trembled violently. A jet-black beam of light erupted from the crack, directly meeting their attack.
The beam of light was so powerful that it instantly deflected Isaac and Mira's combined attack, sending them flying through the massive shockwave and crashing heavily to the ground.
"This is impossible!" Isaac gritted his teeth and stood up, feeling that the Blade of Rules in his hand had developed tiny cracks.
Mira also struggled to her feet, her face filled with disbelief: "Our power... can't even budge it?"
From the depths of the rift came a low, guttural laugh, a laugh unlike any other being, yet one that instilled fear: "Foolish beings, daring to challenge eternity. Your struggles will only hasten my awakening."
The adjudicator watched all this coldly, then suddenly revealed a sneer: "It seems you are powerless to stop it."
"Arbitrator, what do you intend to do?" the observer asked warily.
The Arbiter raised his scepter high, a cold glint in his eyes: "Since we cannot stop it, let it awaken completely. Only through extreme destruction can the universe truly be reborn."
As soon as he finished speaking, the scepter released a powerful burst of energy, striking directly at the edge of the crack. This attack not only failed to suppress the crack, but instead caused it to expand rapidly, with even more tentacles emerging.
"You're insane!" the observer shouted angrily. "You'll destroy everything!"
The Arbiter sneered, "Destruction is the essence of the universe."
The widening of the rift caused the situation to spiral completely out of control. The form of eternal nothingness grew even larger, and the oppressive aura emanating from its halo made it almost impossible for anyone to stand.
Isaac gritted his teeth and looked at Mira: "We can't back down. We have to stop it no matter what!"
Mira nodded and raised the light blade again: "Even if it costs us everything, we cannot let it destroy this universe!"
The two joined forces again and rushed toward the center of the crack, trying to use their last bit of strength to fight against this unimaginable force.
As Isaac and Mira approached the center of the rift, they suddenly sensed a strange fluctuation. Deep within the rift, a pitch-black core vaguely emerged, emanating an aura completely different from the eternal nothingness.
“What is that?” Isaac asked in a low voice.
The observer's eyes widened in shock: "That's... the core of nothingness, the true source. If we can destroy it, perhaps we can prevent the complete awakening of nothingness!"
Isaac and Mira exchanged a glance and simultaneously quickened their pace. They knew this would be the final battle that would determine the fate of the universe.
The edges of the rift were filled with distorted energy flows, like a vast, invisible net enveloping the entire space. The Void Core floated deep within the rift, its surface gleaming with a profound black light, as if it had devoured all light, leaving no trace even of the trajectory of fate.
“That is the core of nothingness,” the Fate Watcher said in a low voice, his voice heavy with unease. “It is the true source of this chaos. As long as the core exists, the rift cannot be closed.”
Isaac and Mira stared intently at the core. They could feel the aura emanating from it causing their Blade of Rules and Blade of Light to tremble slightly. It was a pressure deeper than fate and chaos, as if all laws had lost their meaning before it.
“Since it is the core, we must destroy it!” Isaac gripped the Blade of Rules, his voice filled with unwavering determination.
"Easy for you to say." The Star Arbiter sneered, his figure suddenly appearing at the edge of the rift, his scepter pointing at the Void Core. "You have no idea how powerful it is. Trying to destroy it is nothing but courting your own destruction."
"And what about you?" Mira retorted coldly, "You want it to awaken and then destroy the entire universe?"
The adjudicator did not answer, only revealing an unfathomable, cold smile. His scepter released a blazing light, shooting directly towards the void core. The light was completely swallowed up the moment it touched the core's surface, without even causing a ripple.
“As expected…” the Arbiter muttered to himself, “its power has transcended rules and order.”
At that moment, a massive energy surge suddenly erupted from the surface of the Void Core. Like a silent storm, the surge instantly swept across the entire star map. The cracks began to expand wildly, and the distortion in the void became even more intense, making it impossible to stand firmly.
"It's fighting back!" the Fate Watcher shouted. "It's absorbing the power of the rift, trying to awaken completely!"
Isaac and Mira forcibly steadied themselves, simultaneously wielding the Blade of Rules and the Blade of Light in an attempt to withstand the shockwave. However, the energy impact was far too powerful, making it difficult even for them to stabilize their weapons.
The halo of the Chaos Core began to spin violently, as if resonating with the Void Core. It emitted a deep voice: "This is its final form. Isaac, Mira, you must seize the opportunity; its defenses are not impenetrable."
“You mean it has weaknesses too?” Isaac asked loudly.
“Yes,” the Chaos Core responded, “its energy is inexhaustible, but it is essentially based on the existence of the rifts. If you can sever the connection between the rifts and the core, its power will be weakened!”