During the chaotic era, as Anti-Matter continued to sow destruction across the universes, a supreme being descended and imparted a prophecy. A major part of this prophecy foretold the rebirth of the supreme being, while the remaining parts spoke of individuals who would rise alongside the Supreme One, aiding in his conquest. These chosen beings were destined to serve as loyal subordinates, wielding unique powers to fight alongside the Supreme One on the battlefields.
One specific part of the prophecy focused on an entity designated as the lightning rod of the Supreme One. It was clearly stated that her influence and care would serve as the guiding force, a weapon that would steer the Supreme One toward the zenith of power.
'System, Start the upgrade process for my subordinate named Lara...
Rasoul, in command, initiated the system's upgrade process for his subordinate named Lara, marking the beginning of a transformative journey one that will awaken allies and foes alike.
[Does the host want to upgrade this subordinate?]
> Yes
> No
Choosing "Yes," the Creation Array immediately manifested, enveloped in its usual green flames.
[The subordinate must step in to continue]
Rasoul instructed Lara to enter the formation. Without hesitation, Lara entered the formation.
[Add the items to the formation.]
Promptly complying, Rasoul carefully placed the required items into the formation. After completing this step, another message appeared:
[Items received and accepted. The upgrade will start soon.]
[Divine Item found - Zenithium Radiance Divine Dao Stone]
[Because of the added divine item, the process will break down your subordinate body to the cellular level and rebuild her. ]
[Does the host wish to reset her bone age]
> Yes
> No
[Input age]
'19
After choosing the age, the upgrade process began...
[Upgrade started. Time left until completion: 2 hours.]
[The host is advised to stay back until the upgrade is done.]
Receiving the message, Rasoul instructed Sabrat to retreat. Once they had moved a considerable distance, they settled on a stone and enjoyed the fruits they had gathered during their last visit.
In this tranquil moment, two hours slipped away until they were abruptly brought back to reality by a resounding boom. The thunderous noise reverberated through the surroundings, and a brilliant white light pierced the sky, compelling Rasoul and Sabrat to kneel. Struggling on their knees, Rasoul noticed a message from the system, causing him to freeze upon reading it.
[Upgrade process completed]
[Rebirth of the Celestial Goddess of Light and Thunder is commencing...]
[The host is advised to remain still, as celestial energy may harm your meridians]
[Awakening has begun]
[Time left until completion: 1 hour]
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An hour later, a resounding boom echoed across the expansive Ringworld. The light gradually dimmed, signaling the end of one phenomenon and the beginning of another. Amid the clouds, a majestic ethereal crown began its descent. Lightning and thunder tore through the sky as Lara ascended, meeting the crown in a celestial rendezvous. Slowly, the crown dispersed into golden sparkles, merging with her forehead. After about 10 minutes, Lara descended and embarked on yet another transformation.
She transformed into a majestic tiger, undergoing a remarkable change. Her body grew taller, reaching a height of 5 meters. Her eyes glowed with a golden light, and a pair of splendid golden wings emerged from her back. Her fur is as white as snow. Her four legs were covered in gold, each displaying a detailed runic pattern. Atop her head, an ethereal crown rested, emitting a golden glow with a hint of lightning crackling around it. The crown adorned nine gems, each emitting distinct energies. Her tail extended to a length of one meter.
After some time, she transformed back into her human shape. A stunning figure appeared from the surroundings and began walking toward Rasoul and Sabrat. Her beauty is indescribable, and her body moves gracefully like an hourglass. Her long white hair now reaches her lower back. Her chest is well-supported in her golden kimono-like dress, and her hips have a perfect curve, revealing her majestic rear. Her buttocks and breasts sway as she moves.
******
In a distant empire, far from Rasoul and his companions, 12 people sat in a room. One of them spoke up,
"I hope you all felt it. I don't need to tell you what will happen if the Goddess reunites with the supreme one. We must hunt her down and eliminate her as quickly as possible." An old man with grey hair expressed the urgency of the situation.
"What if they have already united..." Another figure asked, hinting at the obvious.
"Then we do one better and eliminate both of them," the first figure asserted.
"He is the supreme one, how are we going to kill him?" a third figure inquired.
"He is not yet the Supreme One. I'm not even sure he knows he is the Supreme One. That means he is not yet powerful, so we can easily eliminate him," the figure explained once more.
"Who should we send? We can't dispatch the 7 siblings; they're on a mission. The other groups are also out on a mission. The only available options are the three butchers, but I'm worried they might cause more problems if sent to the human empire." A woman with long dark hair addressed the need for caution.
"Then there's only one option left. We have to send the 10 migos. They are effective and precise. It will be worth the price. Let's send them. Failure will lead to a more dangerous outcome, and we can't allow that." Another elderly figure among the 12 gathered spoke.
"It's done then. We have to move fast before those pigeons intervene," concluded the old man with grey hair. He then shouted, "Hail the dark one."
In unison, they all responded, "Hail the dark one."
Unbeknownst to these 12 individuals, they're to dispatch 10 beings that will soon become a stepping stone for the Supreme One.
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In other empires, similar meetings took place, all focused on discussing the urgency of eliminating the Celestial Goddess before she joined forces with the Supreme One. Her awakening signaled the birth of the supreme one, who would soon target the followers of the dark one. They planned to act swiftly and prevent the potential that would be unleashed by the being the Prophecy spoke of. They especially feared the awakening of the Celestial Goddess. For years, worshippers of the dark one had awaited the day of her rebirth.
Her story is a touching one. One full of love and heartbreak:
Many years ago, in the Ascencio universe, the celestial goddess of light and thunder, along with her twin sister, the Celestial Goddess of Fire and Thunder, fought side by side against the dark one's army. The Ascencio universe, being the first universe and the current home for the celestials, houses beings that transcend beyond the Supreme stage. In the war that gave birth to the primordial and other universes, the two sisters stood out with their terrifying might on the battlefields.
They possessed everything except love. In the Celestial universe, they were unable to love anyone. So to ensure her sister's happiness, Maya Durin Tigerkin made a sacrifice by forgoing her love, She ensured her sister's rebirth in the Primal Universe when the time was deemed right. Unaware that sending her sister away would trigger the awakening and rebirth of the Anti-God—the one destined to reign over the dark ones and lead them toward the annihilation of the universe. Maya blamed herself for years until one day when the prophecy emerged from the heart of eternity.
One part of the prophecy foretold the rebirth of her sister, Lara, who would become the other heart of the Supreme One. Maya spent years gathering resources to aid in her sister Lara's awakening and, ultimately, to bring her the happiness she deserved.
Little did Maya know, that her sacrifice for her sister had not gone unnoticed. Someone, currently encased in a cocoon, was keenly aware of her selfless act.
*******
As Lara walked towards Rasoul, he was deeply lost in his thoughts. Rasoul was so entranced by her otherworldly beauty that he didn't even notice when Lara finally stood in front of him. He was jolted back to reality only when Lara spoke.
"Are you alright, Rasoul?" she teased. Being a man of culture, Rasoul understood her intentions, but for some reason, he couldn't react as something strange began happening in his body. His form started radiating a dense, dark aura.
Suddenly, he was enveloped in a cocoon, reminiscent of when he was first awakened. The cocoon hovered above the group, emitting a thick aura that even compelled Lara and Sabrat to step back a few meters.
"What do you think is happening to him?" Lara asked in a worried tone.
"How am I supposed to know? This only happened when he upgraded you, so maybe you have something to do with it," Sabrat replied honestly, though it sounded like he was placing the blame on Lara. Upon hearing his words, Lara burst into tears. The thought that she might be the cause of something harmful happening to Rasoul shattered her heart. She had waited for centuries, eager to serve the Supreme One, and the idea that she might inadvertently harm Rasoul tore at her very core. She vowed never to forgive herself if anything untoward happened to him.
"Why are you crying? It's not like he's dead or anything. Maybe whatever is happening to him is a good thing," Sabrat tried to salvage the situation, but Lara's tears continued to flow down her beautiful face.
"Stop crying, will you? Use your brain to think about what might be happening to him," Sabrat urged. Unsure of how to console a crying goddess, he attempted to shift her focus, and it seemed to work as signs of relief appeared on Lara's face.
"What, do you know something?" Sabrat inquired.
"I think so. Rasoul once told me that he was reborn in a cocoon, just like what is happening here. He also mentioned that after the Master Realm, he has to go through some weird procedure to step into the next realm. If I'm not mistaken, then he is now breaking into the Grandmaster Realm," Lara replied after collecting her thoughts.
"That's a relief. I guess we have to wait for him until he wakes up.
Since he won't be done anytime soon, why don't I go prepare the supplies we'll need for the trip inside the tomb? Stay here and keep him company," Sabrat suggested before swiftly dashing away.
"You do you. I will stay with him," Lara replied, taking a seat a few meters away from the cocoon.
******
Inside the cocoon, Rasoul underwent a complete and thorough transformation. He was deconstructed to the smallest particles and then meticulously reconstructed. His long white hair was now tied in a ponytail, his jawline refined and perfected. His new appearance was enviable perfection – stunning, with a slightly muscular body. Faint golden flames radiated from the tattoos on his back.
After a while, he woke up inside the cocoon. Upon looking around, he shouted,
"What the heck..."