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Chapter 19 - The Final Trials

The void was a chaotic expanse, timeless and infinite, yet filled with an unbearable tension. Kriel stood alone, his presence seemingly insignificant in the vast emptiness, as the King's Shadow loomed before him, a monstrous echo of Vaelith's will.

The King's Shadow was a being of pure malevolent force. It existed in the very space between dimensions, an entity shaped by darkness and imbued with purpose. Its aura was suffocating, and as it moved, the void bent and quivered beneath its unholy power.

The void twisted as the King's Shadow stepped forward, its silhouette flickering with shadows that seemed to devour the very light around it.

[System Alert] Final Trial Approaching

Recommended Level: 100

Current Level: 75

Warning: Proceeding may result in total erasure...

Kriel's eyes narrowed, the system's alert flashing before his eyes, but his expression remained composed. There was no turning back now.

The King's Shadow chuckled, a deep, distorted sound that seemed to vibrate the very core of the void. "So, you think you're ready, little king?" it taunted, its voice the sound of dying worlds. "Let's see if you can handle the weight of your delusions."

The void itself trembled as the King's Shadow's fist slammed forward with unimaginable speed, shattering the fabric of reality in its wake. Time itself seemed to twist as the massive blow rang out, creating ripples that split dimensions apart. Kriel's eyes flared with resolve, and with a defiant roar, he met the strike with his own.

BOOM!

The clash was cataclysmic.

A shockwave tore through the void, distorting space itself as the two forces collided. The explosion of energy sent waves of destruction across realms, dimensions folding upon themselves in a chaotic symphony of annihilation. Kriel's feet slid back, the shockwaves gnashing at his body, but his will held firm.

"You're holding back," Kriel said through gritted teeth, eyes narrowing. There was a cold edge to his voice, as if the battle had only just begun.

The King's Shadow, silent and stoic, moved again, a blur of darkness, faster than thought itself. Its strikes were relentless, every blow carrying the weight of the void itself, yet Kriel danced between them, his body flowing like smoke. Each movement seemed to warp reality, creating pockets of nothingness that distorted the space around him.

[Ultimate Skill Unlocked]

Emperor's Absolute Domain

Reality itself bends to the user's will.

All attacks gain void property.

Maximum power output removed.

A surge of void energy rippled through Kriel's form. The void bent to his will, and with a single step forward, reality itself seemed to unravel in his wake. Space folded as Kriel's fist shot out, imbued with the essence of a collapsing star. It collided with the King's Shadow in an explosion that sent a wave of destruction that shattered entire dimensions.

But even as the shadow reeled, it retaliated with a devastating series of attacks that shattered reality once more. Kriel had no choice but to meet each blow head-on, his power fluctuating as he absorbed the impact of every strike, his body shattering the dimensions with every punch. A symphony of destruction played out in the endless void, and Kriel felt his body begin to ache under the unrelenting assault.

[System Warning]

Reality Core breach detected

Multiple universe collapse imminent

Power levels exceeding measurement capability

And then, the King's Shadow moved again—faster, more dangerous. It was a blur, an embodiment of destruction itself. The King's Shadow wasn't just a foe; it was a weapon, a force of annihilation. The void trembled in fear.

Kriel could feel the power building in the very air, the storm of destruction encircling them both. With a defiant cry, Kriel summoned his most powerful attack, his fist wrapped in void energy so pure it twisted the fabric of reality itself.

The King's Shadow's eyes widened as Kriel closed the distance between them, his fist surging toward the creature with the force of a collapsing galaxy. BOOM!

Reality itself screamed as the King's Shadow was obliterated. The void shuddered, distorting as the King's Shadow's essence was reduced to nothingness. Silence followed.

But just as Kriel released his breath in a moment of respite, the void around him shuddered. Something far worse had arrived.

The King's true form emerged from the depths of the darkness. It was as if the void itself had become sentient—twisted, corrupted, and far beyond anything Kriel had ever encountered.

"Perfect," the King's voice boomed, a distorted laugh echoing from the abyss. "Now, the final battle begins."

The void warped as the King's form unfolded, his presence overwhelming. He was no longer just a shadow; he was a corrupted god, a creature born from the very essence of darkness itself.

[Emergency Alert]

Threat Detected: Void Drakonix, The Corrupted Ancient

Location: The Primordial Void

Time Period: Year 4,000,000 - 5,000,000

From the depth of the darkness, an immense figure appeared. It was Void Drakonix, a corrupted ancient dragon, a creature of unimaginable proportions. Its body was a mass of dark, pulsating scales, its wings spanning the void like an eclipse. Eyes, glowing with ancient malice, locked onto Kriel.

[Target Analysis]

Name: Void Drakonix

Class: Corrupted Ancient One

Threat Level: Immeasurable

Abilities: Reality Manipulation, Void Fire, Ancient Magic

Kill Count: 7 Million Void Warriors

Kriel took a deep breath, his body vibrating with energy. This was it—the battle he had been waiting for.

Void Drakonix moved with terrifying speed, its claws raking through dimensions, ripping them apart as if they were paper. Kriel barely had time to react, his body flying through multiple dimensions with a single swipe. His body cracked, the force of the impact leaving his bones rattled, but his eyes burned with determination.

Damage Report

First direct hit received in 1 million years

Multiple reality anchors damaged

Void resistance temporarily weakened

"Now we're talking," Kriel muttered, wiping blood from his lips with a grin.

The dragon let out a roar, shaking the void itself as its body grew even larger. "Face the wrath of the Ancients!" it bellowed, its voice like the sound of entire worlds dying.

The battle that followed was apocalyptic.

Kriel's blows rang out, his fists crashing into the beast's scales, each hit obliterating fragments of the dragon's body. But Void Drakonix was relentless. Its form shifted, becoming humanoid, with scales wrapping around its limbs like armor forged in darkness. Its power surged.

"You are nothing!" Drakonix sneered. "You cannot comprehend the true power of an Ancient!"

Kriel's body cracked under the force of each blow. His skin burned, his energy draining with each strike, but he kept fighting, refusing to yield. Every hit, every scream of pain only fed his resolve. This fight would break him—or elevate him.

[Critical Moment]

Kriel's power: 78% and dropping

Reality stability: Critical

Void corruption spreading

"This is what I needed," Kriel growled, energy surging around him. "Someone to push me to the edge."

Void Drakonix, gathering cosmic energy, unleashed its ultimate attack: a beam of black fire that stretched across countless realities, devouring everything in its path. It was a force that could erase existence itself. As it surged forward, Kriel's heart raced. His power surged, breaking past his limits.

System Warning

Vital Signs Critical

Reality Core Breach Imminent

For a moment, Kriel was consumed by the flames, his body disintegrating as the flames swept through the void. The King's laughter echoed through the darkness.

But then, the impossible happened.

From within the flames, Kriel's form emerged, glowing brighter than the very stars themselves. His body had transformed, his muscles dense with void energy. His eyes burned with the intensity of collapsing stars.

"You're right," Kriel said, voice cold, his form now a being of pure destruction. "This is the end."

System Update]

Unknown Evolution Detected

Status: Beyond Measurable Limits

Drakonix let out a final, desperate roar as it gathered its remaining power. But Kriel was already moving, his hand raised, void energy coalescing into a single, devastating point. The final battle was upon them.

Kriel spoke "Die you fucking scaling snake!!!!!!

[Chapter End]