"There is no further information available other than the fact that the Monster Emperor has existed since the Second Era of Chaos. At the end of the Second Era of Chaos, only the Monster Emperor survived until today."
"One more thing. Can I ask one more question?"
"Of course."
"What is the name of this world—no, this universe?"
I felt foolish until now.
I didn't even know the name of the universe I inhabited.
"Oh? You even forgot this..."
I nodded.
"Its name is... Hongmeng Vault."
"Its meaning is the Primordial Chaos unified with the majesty of the heavens. Its origin is very profound, said to have existed before the creation of the universe."
"Well? Are you satisfied?"
Hongmeng Vault... Why does this name feel familiar?
There's more to this for now.
"Yes, I'm satisfied. It seems we must return before my soul body weakens..."
The scenery around us quickly faded.
"Alright then. Do you need assistance in creating your new body?"
"No, thank you for the offer."
I would feel guilty if I kept asking for her help.
"No problem! Just call me if you need help."
We returned to the mountain peak.
The strong wind blew against the two of us.
"Are you going to follow me?"
I asked the small form of Minerva.
I had been wondering why she kept taking this form—did she want to follow me to the 7th floor?
When I was teleported by the Evil Dragon, I happened to sense Minerva's aura, so maybe our fates were intertwined.
"It's not that I want to follow you; it's just that I got dragged along because of you."
"...Sorry about that."
Minerva smiled, her gentle gaze nearly amplifying my guilt.
"It's fine, Arov. You're too good for this world—or should I say, you're too young and naive, so the decisions you make aren't fully matured yet. I've decided to accept whatever fate throws at me. Besides, I couldn't hide in that place forever, right? In the end, one has to grow and move forward."
"...Alright then."
"Come here."
Minerva called me over with her small hand.
I crouched down in front of her.
"Ouch."
"Take this as a lesson, okay?"
Her punch stung a little on my head.
"... Okay."
I'd better listen to a senior's advice, or events like today might happen again...
"The tour is over; now I must return to recharge my energy."
Minerva's avatar transformed into shimmering golden light and returned to the giant tree.
"The giant tree... Should I call it Yggdrasil?"
That sounds better.
"Now, shall we begin?"
Arov opened a portal using Voidforge Eternia.
His destination was the last drop of his blood, currently stored in a spatial fold within the void.
"The process is simple: create a body using the Symphony of Elemental Harmony, this and that, and boom—it's done."
Arov's gaze turned cold, now filled with determination and resolve.
"Haha, I might not be the same person I was five minutes ago."
Except for still liking to boast.
"Huff~"
The Power of Will spread from Arov's soul body, encompassing the space in an ever-expanding radius.
Strands of the Power of Will reached out to points in the environment.
When the Power of Will reached a distance of ten thousand kilometers—it was blocked.
"This..."
I recognize this aura.
This is undoubtedly the work of the Evil Dragon.
Is he helping me isolate my rebirth process from outside interference?
"I can do this on my own..."
No response.
Alright, I'll accept your help.
What I'm doing also serves to block others' perception of this space, but it doesn't matter—I can conserve the energy I would have spent.
RUMBLE—
RUMBLE—
RUMBLE—
He sat in a meditative position.
Arov focused his consciousness on the drop of blood floating before him.
Through the Symphony of Elemental Harmony, he began creating a resonance between his soul and the blood.
"Symphony of Elemental Harmony Series... Elemental Rebirth Initiation."
Arov's hands formed seals representing each element.
Slowly, energy began to flow, each element—Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Shadow, Poison, Plant, Absorption, and Devourer—resonating with one another, creating a perfect harmony that transcended the laws of nature.
The blood began to glow, pulling elemental energy from its surroundings and forming a cosmic vortex.
Deep within the core of the blood drop, a faint metallic gleam shone from within.
Arov started with the meridians.
With the Trait Symphony of Elemental Harmony, he created ten energy pathways, each representing the fundamental elements.
Arov created perfect and harmonious energy flows to reconstruct his body.
Each element contributed to a meridian with a specific function, working in unison to build a structure that was not only robust but also surpassed the limits of ordinary humans.
The heaven-and-earth fire began forming in Arov's heart, emitting heat so intense that even space seemed to melt.
The fire meridian became the central force that burned away the void in Arov's body.
This fiery energy acted as a catalyst, incinerating remnants of damage and regenerating muscle tissues and vital organs with unmatched heat and intensity.
From now on, Arov's physique would have extraordinary durability and strength.
The fire meridian fully integrated into his body's core, radiating through all meridians.
The water meridian came next, moving in a spiral flow throughout the circulatory system.
This elemental energy brought adaptability and flexibility to the newly formed tissues.
It infused the body, creating bodily fluids like blood and lymph, ensuring all systems operated in harmony.
This flow maintained internal balance, minimizing risks of disharmony.
The addition of the water meridian enhanced the body's flexibility, improving adaptability under various conditions.
The earth meridian provided strength and stability.
This elemental energy coursed through the main bones and muscles, boosting resistance to physical attacks.
The energy formed a strong skeletal frame, granting the body resilience against physical pressures.
It also acted as an anchor, keeping the body grounded under the influence of gravity and external forces.
Wind energy weaved connections between the elements, flowing along the main meridians, linking vital organs, and creating a harmonious balance within the body.
This meridian acted as a bridge between elemental energies, ensuring they didn't clash with one another.
The wind element enhanced agility and synchronized the elements seamlessly.
Lightning energy became the electrical impulses that brought speed and precision, coursing through the nerves and fine muscles.
This meridian shaped a new nervous system, enabling the body to respond quickly to threats.
This energy also accelerated tissue regeneration.
The shadow meridian created a passive layer of protection over the body's vulnerable areas.
This energy cloaked and safeguarded vital parts from undetected attacks, giving Arov an edge in critical situations.
Poison energy built resistance within the body, neutralizing negative external effects such as toxins, diseases, or disruptive magic.
This meridian fortified the body's immunity against unseen threats.
The poison meridian spread through the lymph glands and organ systems.
Arov's veins and organic tissues were brimming with potent life energy.
Plant energy instilled vitality and new life into the body.
This meridian accelerated tissue growth, ensuring the body could repair itself quickly and efficiently.
Absorption energy drew strength from darkness and the surrounding environment.
This meridian gathered external energy to support body construction, making the regeneration process more efficient.
The absorption flow gathered at the skin's surface and external meridians, enabling Arov to continually absorb environmental energy to strengthen his body.
The devourer meridian consumed residual elements from the surrounding destruction, recycling the energy into his new body.
This energy ensured nothing went to waste.
The void around him was drawn into and concentrated along his spine, spreading throughout his body.
His already formidable body became even stronger by consuming the destructive elements of the void.
The ten elements fused once more, forming a transparent armor that shielded his new body.
Gradually, this harmony merged, becoming a part of him.
When the ten meridians were fully formed, Arov's blood transformed into flowing liquid energy, like a river of life.
These meridians weaved his new body with perfect harmony, creating a form far stronger and more resilient than before.
The process not only created a physical body but also aligned his soul and energy, ensuring the new body was fully compatible with Arov's essence.
With the structure of his body beginning to take shape, Arov focused his energy on merging his soul with this new body.
However, there was a significant challenge: a soul separated from its body required an anchor to bind them seamlessly.
"Symphony of Elemental Harmony... Core of Resonance."
Arov created a small core within his body, a crystalline orb concentrating the harmony of the ten elements.
This crystal not only functioned as the secondary heart of his body but also as an anchor for his soul.
As the core was completed, his soul was drawn in with immense force, merging seamlessly with the newly forming organs, tissues, and skin.
Arov stood in the void, his new body not only strong but also perfectly fused with the elements he commanded.
This body, formed from perfect elemental harmony, was far stronger than his old one.
However, he realized one thing: this process had changed him.
His body was no longer entirely human—he had now become the embodiment of the elements themselves, a being that transcended his previous existence.
"Now, only one step remains..."
RUMBLE—
The space cracked, the void shattered, golden lightning tearing through the emptiness with its strike.
This is the perfect moment to achieve it.
Realm Divine Court Epic Tier 1 or Seventh Star Sage (Hongmeng Vault).
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I changed my writing style a bit, what do you think?