allendalepharm Chapter 150: Rift Collapse
Chapter 150: Rift Collapse
He knew that many more unknown challenges awaited him, and that he had to pave the way for the future of the new universe.
The core of the Rift of Fate was completely destroyed in the aftershocks of the explosion, and the entire rift space began to collapse rapidly. An indescribable sense of oppression filled the air, and countless black fragments, like sharp blades, spun wildly in the void, attempting to devour everything.
Isaac hovered in the void, the barrier of rules around him barely maintaining its integrity, but he could feel the violent energy approaching from within the rift. "The core power of the Rift of Fate has returned to the network, but the energy of these aftershocks is unwilling to dissipate easily," he said in a low voice, his gaze cold, as he slowly raised his hands, releasing even stronger power of rules in an attempt to stabilize the surrounding space.
However, this was not easy. The energy of the Rift of Fate was too chaotic, incompatible with the power of the rules, and even became more violent when he tried to intervene. "It seems I have no choice but to retreat," Isaac thought to himself, his gaze sweeping over the collapsing space beneath his feet, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He waved his right hand, and fragments of the Core of Fate emerged from the void, radiating golden light and enveloping him.
"Will of Destiny, receive the power of the fragments and ensure the stability of the Destiny Network!" Isaac commanded loudly. The power of the rules and the fragments of the Destiny Core rapidly merged, transforming into a beam of light that pierced through the void and reached the central node of the Destiny Network.
"The power of the fragments has been absorbed, and the balance of the network of fate has been temporarily restored." The voice of the will of fate rang in his ears, its tone tinged with weariness, yet also revealing a sense of peace.
“Temporarily?” Isaac frowned slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. “It seems the problem is far from over.”
At this moment, the energy within the rift began to converge into a massive vortex. This dark vortex, seemingly alive, gradually approached Isaac. A dim light emanated from the center of the vortex, as if summoning a deeper, chaotic power.
“This energy is not simple.” Isaac sensed a familiar yet dangerous aura, the corrosive power he had fought in the core of the rift. It seemed that it had not been completely destroyed, but had coalesced into a new form as the rift collapsed.
"You think you can trap me like this?" Isaac sneered, his power of rules rapidly spreading out, forming a thick barrier before the vortex. However, the vortex's power far exceeded his expectations, tearing the barrier apart in just a moment. Countless black tentacles emerged from the vortex, heading straight for Isaac.
"These things are really persistent." Isaac's eyes turned cold, and he suddenly swung his hands, condensing the power of rules into two golden light blades, which slashed fiercely at the tentacles.
"boom--"
The light blade collided with the tentacles, unleashing a deafening roar. The tentacles were slashed into countless fragments by the light blade, but these fragments did not dissipate. Instead, they quickly transformed into black runes, reforming into a new attack form.
"These runes... can actually self-repair?" Isaac was shocked. He quickly retreated and released a golden light wall to temporarily seal the runes.
"The Creator!" The voice of the Will of Destiny rang in his ears, its tone unusually urgent. "These runes are not ordinary corrosive forces; they carry the remnants of the storm's energy and are attempting to invade the Fate Network through the rifts!"
“Damn it…” Isaac’s face darkened. He quickly connected his consciousness to the Fate Network and found that several nodes were experiencing unstable fluctuations. The source of these fluctuations was the rune storm in front of him.
"Trying to use this energy to break through network defenses?" Isaac sneered, his eyes flashing with extreme coldness. "You're seriously underestimating me!"
Having said that, he raised his hands high, and the power of rules and soul power rapidly merged, transforming into a dazzling white pillar of light that shot straight into the sky. This pillar of light carried unparalleled pressure, directly piercing through the core of the storm and tearing a huge crack in the vortex.
"boom--"
With a deafening explosion, the vortex finally lost its form, and the runes at its core gradually crumbled under the impact of the pillar of light. However, just when Isaac thought it was all over, he suddenly felt an even more violent energy surge from the depths of the rift.
"What is this?!" Isaac whirled around, only to see a massive figure of light slowly emerging at the end of the rift. The figure's outline was indistinct, but the oppressive aura it exuded sent chills down one's spine.
"Creator, this is the true source of the storm." A complex emotion lingered in the voice of the Will of Destiny. "The essence of this power transcends our understanding of the rules. It is not a corrosive force, but a higher form of existence."
"A higher existence?" Isaac's gaze sharpened slightly. He could sense that the aura of that light and shadow was completely different from the core of the Rift of Fate, yet it carried a profound connection.
"Who are you?" Isaac asked coldly, his voice echoing in the void with boundless majesty.
The light and shadow slowly opened their eyes, which were like two pitch-black abysses, seemingly capable of swallowing everything. "Creator, you are merely a product of fate and rules, while I am the true will deep within this universe. The balance of the network of fate is only a part of my game."
"A game of chess?" Isaac sneered, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "In my universe, no one can be above fate!"
Having said that, he suddenly swung his hands, and the power of the rules transformed into a huge golden battle blade, heading straight for the core of the light and shadow. However, the light and shadow did not retreat, but slowly raised its palm, and a black barrier blocked the attack of the battle blade.
"Your power is insufficient." The voice of the light and shadow was extremely cold. With a gentle wave of its hand, a huge energy wave sent Isaac flying.
Isaac steadied himself, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, but his gaze became even more resolute: "It seems that this battle will require even more strength."
The power of rules and soul energy surged rapidly within him, his eyes gleaming with intense light. "The network of destiny is one with me. I'll see how long your so-called will can last!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Isaac's body was enveloped in white light, transforming into a blazing beam of light and shadow, and he charged towards the enormous beam of light once more, embarking on an ultimate showdown concerning the fate and survival of the rules.
The aftershocks of the explosion from the rift in fate had far exceeded Isaac's expectations.
Although he successfully destroyed the core and dismantled the corrosive power of the fissure.