Soul! Divinity!
The fusion of these two elements signified Hades' ascension to the level of a Primordial god. His ultimate power and terrifying divine energy allowed him to be regarded as such, yet the essence of Hades still held differences from true Primordial gods. The most striking disparity lay in the realm of ultimate power.
As wisps of divine energy gradually emerged, the Underworld underwent a profound transformation. The vast realm expanded and contracted, collapsing in on itself before swiftly regenerating. This cycle of destruction and rebirth felt relentless, instilling a sense of hopelessness that weighed heavily on Hades. While gods might endure physical degradation, the disruption of their divine power struck a far more severe blow—a truth they could hardly bear.
For Hades, even amidst this turmoil, his composure remained unshaken. As he experienced the fluctuations of his own essence, he quietly observed the chaos around him. Over time, he began to master this transformation, realizing that the essence of a god encompasses soul, body, and power. Each facet was evolving through repeated cycles of change, honing the mind and spirit, preparing the gods for an extraordinary metamorphosis.
With each transformation, Hades felt his divine power crystallizing. This was not merely a shift; it was a complete sublimation of his soul. The ultimate power had restructured him, and as he opened his eyes, calm and indifference radiated from him. He had definitively stepped into the realm of the Primordial gods.
"This is the realm of the Primordial gods..."
Hades felt the profound shift within him. It was as if mountains were merely mountains, and water was simply water, yet simultaneously, they were so much more. From the moment of his birth, Hades believed he had understood the essence of the world. But with each phase of growth, he uncovered deeper truths, leading him to this pivotal moment.
Titan Main God, God King, Primordial God.
These levels corresponded to his evolution, and while Hades had reached the final stage, the path to becoming the absolute god—transcendent—was an arduous climb, fraught with unimaginable challenges.
Across the vast expanse of the Chaos Sea, countless worlds existed, each a multiverse woven from endless parallel universes. In this sea, few gods ever transcended. Among the few, only two were widely recognized: the Lord God of Heaven, who ascended from alternate realities, and Odin, the absolute god of wisdom from Nordic myth, who transcended through Ragnarok.
Hades, having now transformed into a Primordial god, was aware of his place in this hierarchy but knew he was far from the pinnacle.
Suddenly, a radiant light erupted from the nine-pointed star emblazoned on his forehead. This divine symbol, the Underworld garment, encapsulated profound truths, and as divine power flooded into it, Hades experienced an immense transformation. The Underworld garment began to merge with the essence of Hades, his Helmet, and his Sword, solidifying into a complete entity—a magnificent manifestation of his newfound power.
From this fusion emerged a Great Secret Treasure, an emblem of his status as a Primordial god. Unlike the great treasures created through mere craftsmanship, this one was birthed from Hades' very essence, a reflection of his divine power.
As Hades regarded this magnificent treasure, he summoned the one hundred and eight magic stars, each symbolizing his identity as Pluto. The stars twinkled with untold power, but even now, they were not enough to match his current divine status.
With a flick of his wrist, Hades integrated the magic stars into the fabric of the Underworld. In an instant, they radiated brilliant light, transforming into gemstones that adorned his sword. This fusion marked a significant sublimation, a metamorphosis that elevated both the magic stars and the treasures of Hades.
Yet, even after this extraordinary union, the magic stars retained their individuality, only merging with Hades when he required their formidable power.