Chapter 32: Reinforcement and Triumph
As the first clones of Sung Jin-Woo and Sung Su-Ho fought their battle in the Abyss against the new and enigmatic entity, and the second clones struggled to hold back the terrifying monsters from the SSS-Rank Gate on Earth, a new strategy was set into motion. The divine and shadow forces of the Apostles of God and Dark Apostles were summoned as reinforcements to both fronts, a display of power and unity that shook the very foundations of the multiverse.
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Reinforcement from the Apostles:
In the Abyss, the clone of Sung Jin-Woo and the clone of Sung Su-Ho were hard-pressed, but they remained determined. The battle with the new entity had become a test of endurance, and neither clone was prepared to lose ground. As the enemy entity pressed forward, unleashing its terrifying power, a massive rip in reality tore open in the distance.
A hundred Apostles of God and Dark Apostles emerged from the tear in space-time, each carrying the formidable power of their divine and dark heritage. Their wings of light and shadow unfolded, casting both blinding radiance and eerie darkness across the battlefield. These powerful beings were the very embodiment of balance, meant to tip the scales in the Divine Triad's favor.
The Apostles of God, with their angelic forms, wielded shimmering spears and radiant swords, while the Dark Apostles, with their bat-like wings and trisulas, moved like shadows, unseen and lethal. The sudden arrival of these forces sent shockwaves through the enemy entity's defenses, giving the clones the upper hand they so desperately needed.
Together, the clones and their allies fought with newfound vigor. Sung Jin-Woo's shadows, now bolstered by the divine and dark forces, grew exponentially in strength. The Apostles of God attacked with blinding precision, their spears slicing through the enemy's energy shields, while the Dark Apostles focused on disabling the entity's defenses, using their unparalleled control over darkness to destabilize its form.
Within moments, the tide of the battle began to turn. The enemy, once seemingly invincible, now faced a coordinated assault unlike anything it had ever encountered. The first clones of Sung Jin-Woo and Sung Su-Ho, though still operating at limited strength, found themselves able to exploit the opening created by their reinforcements. Together, they overwhelmed the entity, forcing it to retreat into the depths of the Abyss.
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The Earth's Battle:
Meanwhile, on Earth, the second clones were experiencing a similar shift in momentum. The monstrous giants emerging from the SSS-Rank Gate were ruthless, but the arrival of the Apostles of God and Dark Apostles helped to turn the tide. A hundred divine and dark beings descended upon the Earth, and the sheer force of their power made the ground tremble.
The Apostles of God flooded the battlefield with waves of holy energy, their weapons flashing like lightning as they cut through the colossal creatures. On the other hand, the Dark Apostles, with their terrifying mastery over shadows, seemed to consume the very light itself, attacking from all angles and confusing the massive beasts with illusions and ambushes.
The second clones of Sung Jin-Woo and Sung Su-Ho took full advantage of the distraction, launching precise strikes to weaken the remaining creatures. Sung Jin-Woo's shadows surged forward, overwhelming the giants with sheer numbers, while Sung Su-Ho, in his dragon form, released waves of scorching flames that reduced the monstrous threats to ash. With their combined efforts and the divine reinforcements, the battle was quickly won, and the SSS-Rank Gate was sealed once more.
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Materialization and Extraction:
With both fronts secured and the battles won, the four clones—all strategically positioned across different locations—began the crucial task of extracting the remnants of their fallen enemies. Using the materialization rings, each clone was able to draw the corpses, spirits, and essences of the defeated entities into powerful materialized shadow soldiers.
The first clones in the Abyss gathered the essence of the defeated entity, drawing from its essence and transforming it into new, powerful shadow soldiers. These soldiers, infused with the primordial energy of the Abyss, were unlike any before them—imbued with a fierce and dark power that made them a formidable force. Some of the enemy's most powerful attributes were harnessed and shaped into divine tools, weapons and artifacts with the power to bend reality, control time, or manipulate the elements.
Meanwhile, on Earth, the second clones focused on extracting the remains of the colossal monsters. Their immense size and energy were absorbed into the materialization rings, turning them into resources that could be used to forge new divine tools, armaments, and substances capable of enhancing the clones' power. From the blood of the giants, new divine materials were harvested, their very essence crystallized into objects of immense power. Some of these materials were used to create weapons capable of destroying even the most resilient foes, while others were infused into the Shadow Lords and Fiery Dragon Lords, empowering them even further.
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The Power of the Divine Triad:
With the successful raids and the materialization of powerful new shadow soldiers and divine tools, the Divine Triad was once again bolstered by an unmatched force. The Apostles of God and Dark Apostles, having played their part in turning the tide, returned to their respective realms, their divine and dark energies now forever entwined with the Divine Triad's growing strength.
The four clones, their mission completed, stood united with their newfound power. The extracted materials, shadows, and essences would become key to the coming battles, strengthening the Sung Clan and ensuring that the Divine Triad remained the dominant force across all realms.
The victory, however, was only temporary. The multiverse was vast, and new threats would surely arise. But for now, the Divine Triad stood triumphant, ready to face whatever new challenges awaited them.