Quinn stood up, exhaling deeply, feeling a completely different power coursing through him. It was as if he had transformed into nothingness, yet that sensation was unlike anything he had experienced before.
"Ha!" He smirked, eyes gleaming with determination. "This is the power of the ninth sense, my Lord! From here on out, I will only grow stronger!"
His loyalty was palpable; he wouldn't falter but would strive to become more powerful, step by step, until he could better serve His Majesty.
For the fighters of the Underworld, those who followed the path of divine will often found themselves hindered by their inability to fully grasp the laws of their existence. However, for those like Quinn who embraced the ninth sense, the challenge was different—they feared losing their loyalty. To lose feelings meant risking their devotion, and that was a burden they couldn't bear.
With Quinn's breakthrough, the ripple effect began. Other Underworld fighters would soon experience significant improvements, spurred by his transformation.
Indeed, following Quinn's advancement, Huihuo ignited in flames, mastering the law of fire as he ascended to the level of a third-rate god. "Yes!" Huihuo exclaimed as the flames vanished. "This is just the beginning! We will continue to improve ourselves!"
With each breath, his resolve sharpened. He knew he must strive to grow stronger, not just for himself but to remain loyal to His Majesty.
In the Underworld, loyalty served as the catalyst for growth. Every fighter's progress was tied to this unwavering devotion, enabling them to advance rapidly and break through personal barriers.
With Quinn, Miao, and Huihuo now elevated, it became clear: their breakthroughs were just the beginning, like a series of gears set into motion. When one fighter transcended, others found it easier to follow suit.
"Huh!" Yan Mo exhaled a wisp of green smoke, nodding. "It's like a domino effect. With Miao's breakthrough, Quinn and Huihuo followed suit, and now everyone else will soon follow."
Persephone, wielding the scepter of the King of the Underworld, surveyed the warriors with a knowing smile. "Yes! They will all break through soon. The timeline for this won't be long—after all, fighters amplify each other's strength."
Only a select few, like Hades and Persephone, truly understood the mechanics of this growth. The essence of Underworld fighters was divided into two tiers. The magic star acted as a vessel, representing part of Hades himself, with its potential tied directly to him.
As time passed, the magic star would only grow stronger. The power it manifested depended on Hades's own strength, and this power could be channeled through the Underworld garments worn by the fighters.
The ideal Underworld fighter possessed exceptional aptitude, enabling them to wield the magic star's power perfectly. It was akin to the legendary sword in the stone—only a true king could unlock its full potential.
With Hades breaking through to become a primordial god, the magic star's upper limit ascended accordingly. Yet, there remained an insurmountable challenge: harnessing this power.
Many fighters struggled to access the full extent of their abilities due to limitations tied to their souls. Not every soul could bear such immense power, creating a persistent barrier.
A perfect Underworld fighter, however, would display the magic star's power flawlessly, channeling the essence of the god king into their abilities. With Hades's ascension to absolute divinity, each magic star would reflect the strength of a primordial god—this connection was fundamental.
In essence, Hades, the magic star, and the Underworld formed the bedrock of everything, intertwining their destinies in an ever-evolving cycle of growth and transformation.