manynovel Chapter 320: The End of Fate, the Crack in the Universe
Chapter 320: The End of Fate, the Crack in the Universe
Everything in the universe seemed to have fallen into endless chaos. Time and space were constantly distorted and torn apart, and the surrounding stars fell one after another, disappearing into the abyss of nothingness. The shadow gradually grew larger, enveloping the entire universe, carrying an indescribable threat. Ares, Selna, and Ulysses stood at the edge of the universe. Facing this powerful force, they could almost feel their own existence being swallowed up by that invisible pressure.
“How can we break it?” Selna’s voice was filled with anxiety, her gaze never leaving the approaching phantom. “This power is beyond all our imagination.”
Ares clenched his fists, feeling no fear, only calmness and determination: "We cannot directly confront it, but we can use our will to break through its barrier."
"Break its barrier?" Ulysses sneered. "You mean we have to fight against this endless power with our will? Do you think we have that ability?"
“Perhaps not,” Ares said softly, his gaze unwavering. “But we must try. The masters of fate have already underestimated us. We are not pawns of fate; we are the force that will change the universe.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the dark shadow finally descended before them, like an endless dark cloud that swallowed all light and life. Its presence was like the deathly silence of the universe, incredibly heavy, almost suffocating.
"Your struggle is doomed to failure." That deep voice rang out again, as if whispering from the depths of the universe, "You have changed your destiny, but you do not know that everything you have done will bring even deeper disaster."
Ares's gaze sharpened, a flash of anger crossing his eyes: "What we've done is at least meant to bring about change to the universe. What you call disaster may just be the fate you've manipulated."
The shadowy figure chuckled: "The cycle of fate is inescapable; it is the very foundation of the universe, a destiny you can never escape. No matter how you struggle, you will ultimately face annihilation."
Ares took a deep breath, and the sword in his hand was once again enveloped in energy, radiating golden light: "Then let me prove you wrong!"
The sword energy suddenly erupted, tearing through the void like lightning, aiming straight for the shadowy figure's heart. Just as the sword energy was about to touch the shadowy figure, the figure suddenly twisted violently, and space began to deform wildly. Ares's sword energy was swallowed up by an irresistible force, instantly pulled back, and slammed into him, almost draining the power from his body.
"Is this your limit?" The shadowy figure's voice grew colder, as if scrutinizing a group of beings unable to extricate themselves.
Ares gritted his teeth; the intense pain nearly made him lose consciousness, but he didn't stop. He steadied himself, staring at the dark figure, his eyes growing even brighter.
"Our limits?" he sneered, his power gradually returning. "You're wrong. Our limits are not determined by fate."
As Ares' power continued to accumulate, the dark force seemed to waver. The shadowy figure roared angrily and intensified its attack, its dark tentacles shooting towards the three like stars, completely sealing off the space. Ares was almost unable to move, but the determination in his eyes remained unwavering, instead growing even deeper.
"This is the judgment of fate." The shadowy figure spoke with utter contempt. "You think you can break this? You are nothing but slaves to fate, and all your struggles will ultimately be in vain."
“No, fate is not like that.” Ares took a deep breath, and suddenly used all his strength to unleash a power beyond his limits. His sword blade emitted golden light, and sword energy swept outwards like a monstrous wave, forming an invisible barrier.
"This is our counterattack!" Selna shouted, her lightsaber shining brightly in her hand, merging with Ares's sword energy to form a powerful energy storm that tore through the barrier of darkness.
"We are the ones who defy fate." Ulysses' voice was full of power. "Even if fate pushes us into the abyss, we can still turn it all around!"
Three powerful forces converged into a beam of light, shooting straight towards the core of the shadowy figure, as if to tear apart the darkness of the universe. However, the shadowy figure did not collapse; instead, it surged even more frantically, devouring all the power and transforming into an endless vortex, attempting to completely engulf the three.
"This is the truth of fate!" The shadowy voice grew stronger, almost crushing the three's consciousness. "You cannot resist, you cannot escape."
"No, I told you, we won't give up!" Ares roared, his sword energy surging once more, filled with boundless determination. His power erupted at that moment, breaking through the oppressive shadow and striking its core.
boom--!
The shadowy figure jolted violently, the darkness in space began to distort drastically, and the core power of the universe seemed to collapse in an instant. An unprecedented surge of energy erupted, space cracked open, and all the stars began to tremble.
"You..." The shadowy figure's voice weakened, barely able to continue, "How...how could you..."
“Because we chose freedom.” Ares’s voice was firm and powerful. “Whether you are the masters of fate or the embodiment of chaos, you cannot decide our future.”
The shadowy form gradually dissipated, as if swallowed by the cosmic radiance. With its disappearance, the cracks in the universe began to heal, and space gradually returned to balance. However, the three did not relax their vigilance. Ares knew that this struggle was far from over. The disappearance of the shadow did not signify the return of the universe; it merely meant that they had reclaimed a part of it.
“This is our first step in overcoming fate.” Selna breathed a sigh of relief, but her gaze remained solemn. “However, this dark power has not completely disappeared; its remnants still exist.”
“You’re right.” Ares’s gaze was deep. “This battle has only just begun.”
Ulysses remained silent, but he knew this path was destined to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. The future of the universe was in their hands, but they had to confront an even more powerful enemy.
Suddenly, a strange light flashed in Ares's eyes. He turned to look into the distance, his gaze fixed on a certain direction. "A new challenge has arrived," he said softly. "We must venture into that abyss, where unimaginable truths lie hidden."
Selna frowned: "You mean, the source of that dark power?"
Ares nodded. "Not entirely. There's a deeper secret. The Gate of Chaos has opened, and the truth of the universe will be revealed with it. We cannot stop."
“Then what are we waiting for?” Ulysses asked, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Let's go!" Ares said no more, leading them through the fragments of stars and heading towards that unfathomable direction.
They traversed the rifts of space and time, crossed the edge of the universe, and arrived at a vast, empty void. Here, there were no stars, no light, only a gigantic black vortex, like a crack in the depths of the universe, devouring all existence.
“This is…” Selna murmured, “The Gate of Chaos?”
A complex light flashed in Ares's eyes: "Yes. It is the secret of the universe, and the end of destiny."
Just then, that deep voice rang out again, as if from the depths of chaos: "You have finally arrived here. This is the end of destiny, and the final destination of the universe. You thought you could change everything, but the cycle of fate can never be escaped."
Ares gripped the hilt of his sword and whispered, "Even fate cannot stop us."
He led his companions into the Gate of Chaos, preparing for the ultimate battle.