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Chapter 197 - THE TRUE DESPAIR

The room fell silent.

The atmosphere in the air grew thicker, heavier than expected--almost suffocating.

Ryder, Nox, and Zephyr were still speaking when suddenly a holographic screen appeared.

Natasha popped up, her expression serious.

Natasha:

(Serious)

"Lord Ryder."

Ryder:

(Eyes tense)

"Did you get it?"

Natasha:

(Nodded)

"Yes. It's been stated, She is known as the infamous Dragon Empress...raised and killed in a war in the Dragon Realm millennia ago. She was reincarnated into the human world and sealed for ages. Now that she is unsealed and reincarnated... she has regained all her abilities and all her stats."

Zephyr:

(Eyes widened)

"Such absurd power..."

Nox:

(Leaned on the wall)

"What are your thoughts on that, Ryuu-san?"

Ryuu:

(Clapped his hand)

"I'm glad you were able to sense me."

Ryder:

(Stepped forward)

"Any problem?"

Ryuu:

(Expression serious)

"You're currently aware that killing an all-powerful being is an impossible task."

Ryder:

(Nodded slowly)

"I'm sure of it."

Nox:

(Pushed off the wall)

"I'm going to the Darkness World to help Master Zero."

Zephyr:

(Smirked)

"Count me in."

Ryder:

(Waved them off)

"Suit yourselves."

🔥THE DARKNESS WORLD--ZERO VS REINA

Back in the Darkness World...

Reina and Ultimate Zero stood facing each other.

Their auras were so strong that numerous dimensions crumbled like glass around them.

Reina:

(Mocking and cold)

"Why do you seek to fight me, Zero-san? Perhaps you have the same hope as Wei?"

Ultimate Zero:

(Eyes lidded)

"I don't have the same goal or fate as the King of Shadows."

Reina:

(Tilted his head)

"How about we join together... and disintegrate all worlds?"

Ultimate Zero:

(Smirked)

"Hmm. No."

Reina:

(Eyes widened)

"What!"

Ultimate Zero:

(Aura rising)

"I cannot stand to see the Dragon Empress working together with the likes of me."

Reina:

(Smirked)

"I see... Let's start, shall we?"

Ultimate Zero:

(Lowered his stance)

"With pleasure."

🔥🌑THE SEVENTH FLOOR & THE CALL OF THE LEADERS

We move back to Wei's training.

Void ling had reached the 7th floor.

He was panting violently, blood dripping, his legs shaking so badly he could barely stand.

Xenon:

(Arms crossed)

"That's the spirit Wei. I'm very proud of you reaching the 7th floor... which means you will be saying goodbye to Noir."

Void ling:

(Eyes widened)

"WHAT?!!!"

Void ling:

(Smirked slightly)

"Can't you see? Noir has been helping you since day one... giving you gifted powers without any training."

Void ling:

(Trembled)

"Wha-t... are you saying..."

Xenon:

(Stepped closer)

"You heard me. From here in out... Noir is not helping you anymore."

Void ling:

(Furious)

"Tch..."

Xenon:

(Continued)

"Your crutch is gone. From here on out, you rely entirely on your own strength without Noir's assistance. That includes Void Dominion—the original power you unlocked."

Void ling:

(Eyes widened)

"How did you know...?"

Xenon:

(Smirked)

"Are you really that ignorant? Every Ling possesses Void Dominion—it simply takes a different form depending on who holds it."

Void ling:

(Voice shook)

"You hav-e... vo-id dominion?

Xenon:

(Nodded)

"Exactly right."

Void ling:

(Clenched)

"This is ridiculous..."

Xenon:

(Turned away)

"Finish the training... I'm eager to know if you can reached the 8th floor. That's where the real deal training starts."

Suddenly Xenon snapped his fingers.

The entire nine layers ceased functioning---

all time froze, all motion stopped, all rules collapsed.

Void ling:

(Eyes widened)

"How am I still active... while time is stopped?"

Xenon:

(Smirked)

"I have the ability to stop time itself in my domain. Which means all rules that applies here have ceased to operate, Any questions?"

Void ling:

(Shouted)

"THE HELL!!!"

Suddenly--

Infinite deities began walking toward him.

Their presence shook the entire domain.

Void ling:

(Twisted in shock)

"What is this..?!"

Xenon:

(Voice echoed)

"Don't get careless now. The power these beings hold, is enough power to annihilate whole solar systems and galaxies before you can even react."

🌍THE PRIMEVAL UNIVERSE--THE CALL

We move to the Primeval Universe.

Restu sat in his throne, expression serious.

All his surbordinates were analyzing and watching the battles through a massive holographic screen.

Draven:

(Stepped forward)

"Master Restu... why can't we go help them out?"

Restu:

(Smirked)

"I have a better idea."

Allistair:

(Leaned forward)

"What is it, my lord?"

Restu snapped his fingers.

A huge holographic screen appeared--connecting to all Empress and Emperors across the cosmos.

Empress Octavia Skye from the Elysian Universe appeared first.

Octavia:

(Smirked)

"Are you having the same idea as me, Kasumi?"

Restu:

(Nodded)

"Yes."

Empress Yasha from the Dragon Fang spoke

Yasha:

(Firm)

"What is the analysis of this?"

Restu:

(Firmly)

"How about all of us go and help Emperor Void ling's crews... to fight off Reina."

Emperor Raphael Lumin from the Paradox Universe

Raphael:

(Frowned)

"Are you planning for all of us to fight Reina?"

Empress Vespera Lavanar from the Zenith Universe responded

Vespera:

(Locked in)

"What other choice do we have, Lumin?"

Emperor Azarel Star from the Obsidian Universe added

Azarel:

(Smirked)

"This is an omnipotent being we're talking about, Lumin."

Restu:

(Serious)

"Star is right, This is our only chance to help Emperor Void ling... and his universe... and to save this entire cosmos from collapsing under Reina."

Every Emperor and Empress Nodded

They informed all their surbordinates.

The call ended.

Restu stood up

Restu:

(Aura rising)

"Get ready, everyone. We are about to depart... and head to the Astral Universe. And also... to the Darkness World."

☠️ REINA VS ULTIMATE ZERO

Back in the Darkness Realm...

Reina and Ultimate Zero were clashing so fiercely that the entire battlefield was annihilated.

Their blows warped time, shattered destiny, and broke dimensional laws.

They fought blow‑to‑blow, each strike louder than collapsing universes.

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Are you satisfied with our fight?"

Ultimate Zero:

(Aura flaring)

"Will you be quiet and fight."

Suddenly Reina teleported back — her expression unreadable — and touched Ultimate Zero.

A force blasted him forward so violently that even the wind warped.

Ultimate Zero:

(Eyes widened)

"What?!"

Reina telported in front of him mid-flight, hands behind her back, smiling evilly. She lifted one hand.

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Perish... you feeble being."

A beam launched from her palm point‑blank, surging into Ultimate Zero —

Killing him on the spot.

Ultimate Zero crashed to the ground, unable to move

Ultimate Zero:

(Whispered)

"How could a being like her... defeat a transcendent entity like me... damn it..."

Suddenly a dimension ripped open--

Nox and Zephyr arrived.

Their expressions turnes grim and serious as they saw Zero on the ground.

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Welcome, Grimstone and Stormbringer. Are you here for a defeat too or mourn for your master..."

An aura pulsed from Ultimate Zero.

Instantly, he regenerated back on the spot.

Not even Reina Amethyra, Zephyr Grimstone and Nox Stormbringer expected it.

Reina:

(Eyes widened)

"I should have annihilated you...."

Ultimate Zero teleported beside her mid‑air and punched her stomach —

Reina coughed blood mercilessly.

He unleashed blow after blow, smashing her body until she collapsed on the ground.

Reina:

(Shouted)

"Impossible!"

Ultimate Zero teleported beside her mid-air and punched her stomach--

Reina coughed blood mercilessly.

He unleashed blow after blow, smashing her body until she collapsed on the ground.

Zephyr watched silently.

Nox Stepped forward.

Nox:

(Expression tense)

"Here she comes..."

An aura tore from the Darkness World---

the light almost consumed all three of them.

Ultimate Zero:

(Eyes grinding)

"What the hell!!!"

Suddenly Reina regenerated again, standing tall.

Reina:

(Cold, mocking)

"You never learn, do you?"

Nox:

(Spoke)

"Master Zero---we'll have to fight three vs one against her!"

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Bring it on. Even your feeble numbers can't countermeasure my powers. The so called Numbers of Organizations."

🌑VOID LING'S 7TH FLOOR

Back at the pit...

Void ling was struggling, laying on the floor of the 7th layer, panting violently.

Xenon:

(Eyes Serious)

"Are you the being that shatters... or are you the being that fights for it?"

Void ling:

(Glared upright)

"You bastard..."

Xenon:

(Continued)

"Only by reaching the ninth floor will your true limits be revealed. We'll see if your Void Dominion is enough to keep you alive in Death Heaven."

Void ling:

(Scoffed)

"Is this a quiz?"

He looked around.

Void ling:

(Confused)

"Why does every single layer feel like its own separate realm?"

Xenon:

(Smirked)

"That's because the pit itself is the size of thousands universes compressed together."

Void ling:

(Eyes grinding)

"Huh!!"

Xenon:

(Explained)

"This naturally warps both gravity and space-time and its immense density alters the progression of time entirely."

Void ling:

(Swallowed hard)

"Which means the pit has enough durability to contain the pressure mass of thousands compressed universes... without collapsing or bursting into the astral world..."

Xenon:

(Nodded)

"Correct. You're learning,Wei."

Xenon:

(Smirked)

"Since the outside world is suspended in zero-time while we're inside the Pit. But theory falls apart when you factor in Reina. A force like hers doesn't abide by the laws of time—she breaks them."

He continued

Xenon:

(Continued)

"The compression of a thousand universes warps spatial density to an extreme degree. So just one mile down here is the functional equivalent of traversing whole galaxies on the outside."

Void ling:

(Smirked)

"She can tear right through time whenever she pleases."

Xenon:

(Serious)

"Exactly."

Void ling:

(Groaned)

"This is too much to accumulate..."

Xenon:

(Stepped forward)

"Get up, Wei. I believe in you. I'm counting on you."

Void ling Clenched his fists, trembling--- bur he stood.

🌍ASTRAL UNIVERSE---EMPERORS & EMPRESS

Back in the Astral Universe...

Ryder, Nox, Zephyr, Celestina and the others were watching the Darkness World battle through the holographic screen.

The room was tense--everyone's expression tightening, eyes glued to the chaos unfolding.

Ryuu:

(Nodded slowly)

"You're indeed right..."

Suddenly---

Six dimensions opened at once.

Everyone froze.

Celestina:

(Eyes widened)

"It can't be... these are--"

Before she could finish, all Emperors and Empresses stepped out of the dimensional gates.

The pressure alone shook the kingdom.

Restu:

(Smiling calmly)

"It's been a while, hasn't it, Ryder-san."

Ryder:

(Bowed slightly)

"Emperor Kasumi..."

Yasha:

(Arms crossed)

"Where is Blaze? And Seraphina?"

Blazion:

(Eyes sharp)

"My dad is training. And my aunt... I don't know."

Octavia:

(Raised her voice)

"Everyone listen up. Our goal is to defeat Reina Amethyra. We don't have time."

Tasuya:

(Hands in pockets)

"This universe looks dull as ever..."

Ryder:

(Glared)

"Mind your words, Tasuya..."

Ravenna Loveborn approached Ryder.

Ravenna:

(Curious)

"Ryder... are you in charge of this universe?"

Ryder:

(Nodded)

"Yes."

Ravenna:

(Smirked)

"I figured."

Raphael:

(Clapped his hands)

"Now now... shall we stop this commotion and get it over with... and also where the rest of crew who used to be in this nation."

Ryder:

(Serious)

"They got killed by Reina..."

Restu:

(Raised his voice)

"All Emperors and Empress---you shall follow me to Reina."

Rubina:

(Stepped forward)

"Emperor Kasumi... what about us surbordinates?"

Restu:

(Turned to Lucian)

"Nightgale--you will be in charge of every universe's surbordinates. I will inform you when to bring them."

Lucian:

(Bowed)

"Yes, sir."

And with that---

All Emperors and Empress teleported to the Darkness Universe.

THE DARKNESS WORLD--THE CLONES OF REINA

Meanwhile in the Darkness World...

Ultimate Zero, Zephyr, and Nox were panting, sweating, their expressions strained.

Reina:

(Stood calmly)

"It looks like all the Emperors and Empress are heading here..."

Ultimate Zero:

(Scoffed)

"Not my problem."

Reina looked around, her smirk widening.

Nox:

(Narrowing eyes)

"What are you smirking about..."

Suddenly--

Countless clones of Reina appeared, forming behind her like an army.

Zephyr:

(Confused)

"What!!! Clones?!"

Zero:

(Smirked)

"Gathering an army won't save you. You're realizing it now, aren't you? This war spans every universe in existence, and all of them want you dead."

Reina:

(Laughed softly)

"Universes...realms...dimensions... All those precautions will be destroyed in the near future."

Zephyr:

(Serious)

"What are you talking about?!"

Reina:

(Raised hand)

"Go, my minions."

All the countless clones charged toward the three..

Ultimate Zero, Nox, and Zephyr prepared to fight---

But suddenly---

ETHEREAL DISSOLUTION.

A massive yellow light dispersed all the clones into nothing.

Completely bypassing every defense and erasing them from existence.

All four of them were shocked.

Reina:

(Eyes narrowed)

"Who did this..."

Suddenly---

All Emperors and Empress arrived.

Vespera Lavanar stepped forward...

Vespera:

(Aura pulsing)

"Those mere countless clones are nothing but a joke."

Reina:

(Smirked)

"So you are the one. I'm impressed, Vespera..."

Vespera:

(Raised her hand)

"Physical durability means nothing to me. At my touch, the very molecular structure of any object collapses and vanishes into the void."

Zephr:

(Death stare)

"What are you guys doing here?!"

Yasha:

(Glared)

"Dont give me that arrogant look, Zephyr..."

Reina:

(Aura rising)

"Fine by me. I will fight all of you. Numbers are mere tools to fight me."

Octavia:

(Smirked)

"You're very cocky, aren't you..."

Reina:

(Cold fury)

"Your feeble power are nothing but a mere ability... Face despair, will you!!"

On the side of the Darkness Universe...

Eclipsera and Drakkan were fighting chaotically non-stop, their movements so fast that even the void itself trembled

The battlefield warped under their speed.

Eclipsera:

(Sweat dripping)

"How is he fighting par to par with me... what is this..."

Drakkan:

(Smirked arrogantly)

"Suprised you can't defeat me? Don't worry... all your hope vanish into despair."

Eclispera Clenched her teeth, aura flaring, and delivered a powerful punch.

Drakkan blocked it, but the force pushed him back slightly.

Suddenly Drakkan teleported too fast, appearing behind her.

His fist was raised, ready to strike.

Eclipsera:

(Sharply)

"TEMPA TIME!"

Suddenly Drakkan was paused--frozen in mid-motion. Time itself had been suspended.

Eclipsera:

(Smirked coldly)

"Hahahah!! A mere dragon---"

But suddenly Drakkan's eyes glowed crimson.

He broke free from time, shattering the freeze.

Eclipsera:

(Widened)

"What!!!"

Drakkan:

(Smirked darkly)

"You really thought you could freeze me? Reconsider your actions, mere human!"

He punched Eclispera in the back, sending her flying so hard her clothes tore.

She crashed painfully onto the ground, bleeding, gasping.

Drakkan:

(Hovering)

"Let me guess...your ability allows you to manipulate time and space... neutralizing even attacks mid-air."

Eclispera forced herself up, panting heavily, eyes burning with determination.

Drakkan:

(Tilted his head)

"Ohh? You still have the stamina to stand up... what's next?"

Eclipsera:

(Eyes glowed)

"TEMPA FLOW!"

Suddenly time rewond, accelerating in zero seconds.

Drakkan was instantly pulled back to the moment before he could punch her.

Eclipsera teleported, stretched her hand--

a light beams formed in her palm.

She released it, striking Drakkan directly.

The blast killed him on the spot.

Drakkan fell to the ground, smoke surrounding his body.

Eclispera stood tall, panting, eyes sharp.

But suddenly--

Drakkan's body twitched.

He awakened, kneeling, panting, blood dripping.

Eclipsera:

(Eyes narrowed)

"You're still awake..."

Drakkan:

(Smirked)

"Tch..."

Eclipsera:

(Stepped forward)

"Let's me set you straight... My Tempa ability doesn't just manipulate time and space. It also has the ability to rewind time and accelerate it in zero seconds. Now... succumb in death."

BACK AT REINA AMETHYRA....

Everyone charged toward Reina...

Their expressions were fierce, their auras blazing.

But as soon as their fists were about to land--

Reina teleported instantly, her smirk cold.

She delivered a punch to Octavia, then struck Raphael, sending both flying.

Restu:

(Firm)

"What?!!"

Nox and Zephyr teleported in front of Reina, Both lifted their legs and delivered a powerful kick to her chest.

Reina blocked it, but the force pushed her back slightly.

As she tried to regain her stance--

Ultimate Zero and Empress Yasha appeared in the air, launching a powerful light strike toward her.

Reina's eyes narrowed.

She lifted her hand, caught the attack in her palm, and crushed it effortlessly.

On the side, Vespera and Azarel rushed in, fists blazing.

Reina blocked their punches, then delivered a devastating blow to their chests. Both coughed blood, collapsing back.

Azarel:

(Shocked)

"Th-is po-w-err.."

Vespera:

(Same expression)

"What is this...!"

Reina:

(Aura surged violently)

"Fall into despair, humans!!!"

Her sheer aura alone systematically erased every law of physics and magic in the area.

Everyone staggered, panting sweat dripping.

Octavia:

(Panting)

"What does it take to defeat this damn being!!!"

Restu:

(Sweating)

"How about we all use our final attacks..."

Reina:

(Smirkes Darkly)

"Final attack, ehh? Then I too shall bring forth mine."

Suddenly everyone's aura began to rise, shaking the battlefield.

* Restu: Nethys Nega Phantom Kill 7!

* Octavia: Reality Weave!

* Yasha: Gale Blade!

* Raphael: Royal Decree!

* Vespera: Lunar Tide Dominion!

* Azarel: One Hit Kill!

* Zephyr: Null Rejection!

*Nox: Black Molten!

* Ultimate Zero: Reala Over!

Reina's aura flared, her smirk widening.

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Draconic Apocalypse!!!"

A purple sword formed in her hand.

She swung it, launching a cosmic attack so powerful---

it almost obliterated an entire cosmos.

Everyone released their final attacks:

---Cause and effect beams billions of times faster than time.

---Negation waves to cancel Reina's strike.

---Fissures of space‑time tearing reality.

---Warping dominion bending existence.

---Gravity and time flowing backward.

---Erasure attacks bypassing all immunities.

---Annihilation strikes killing attacks themselves.

All collided at once.

The clash shook the entire battlefield--

rippling across fifteen universes, some on the brink of shattering.

The explosion erased the wind, the battlefield, everything.

Smoke engulfed the entire realm.

Everyone wanted, sweat dripping, eyes wide.

Azarel:

(Smiled)

"Did we get her..."

Octavia:

(Firm)

"I think so..."

Suddenly the smoke vanished instantly---without a trace.

Everyone:

(Froze)

"IMPOSSIBLE!!!!"

Reina:

(Aura unshaken)

"​Lose the terror on your faces. Your ultimate techniques are mere playthings in the presence of my power."

She lifted her sword again.

A devastating surge blasted forward, striking all of them.

Through they blocked, the force sent them flying.

Reina:

(Voice echoed)

"You all are weak against my power...Farewell."

🌑🔥TRUE DESPAIR IN THE ASTRAL UNIVERSE---

Back in the Astral Universe...

Everyone watching the battle was in shock and horror.

The holographic screen flickered with the sight of Reina overwhelming the combined might of Emperors and Empress.

Celestina:

(Eyes widened)

"How can she withstand all of that..."

Ryder:

(Whispered to himself)

"Hurry up, Void ling-sama... Blaze... time is running out..."

Ryuu:

(Tone heavy)

"This is beyond despair... if this continues, everyone will fall into despair."

Thalass:

(Arms crossed)

"If this continues... I'm afraid all of reality we know will be erased. Only an empty void will remain."

Pyra:

(Lowered her head)

"I'm afraid Blueheart is right... all of realities we know would be wiped out."

Solaris:

(Added but resigned)

"Indeed... it will."

Ryder:

(Raised his hand)

"Let's wait for the right time, everyone..."

Lucian:

(Stood silently,arms crossed eyes on ryder)

"Ryder isn't foolish enough to fight. He knows full well that entire empires wouldn't be enough to take Reina down. As the clock runs out, he hangs everything on Emperor Void ling's arrival... So this... this is what true despair looks like."

The chamber fell silent. The weight of inevitability pressed down on them all.

The Astral Universe trembled---waiting for salvation.

🌍BACK AGAIN AT THE DARKNESS WORLD---

The battlefield was silent for a moment, the air heavy, the void trembling.

Reina stood tall, her aura swirling like a storm, her eyes glowing with cruel delight.

Reina:

(Smirked)

"Watching you struggle was amusing... but now...I shall tear down every shred of hope you have left. Hahahahahahah."

Her laughter shook the realm, reverberating through broken timelines.

The ground cracked, dimensions warped, and the very essence of reality bent under her aura.

Every Emperor, every Empress, every warrior felt the crushing weight of her power pressing down on them.

Zephr:

(Panting)

"Her aura alone... it's enough to erase the laws of destiny itself..."

Nox:

(Sweat dripping)

"Master Zero... if we falter now, everything will collapse."

Zero:

(Aura flaring)

"Then we fight... even if despair consumes us."

Reina raised her sword---

The Draconic Apocalypse glowing brighter, its energy tearing through the void.

Her smirk widened, her voice dripping with malice.

Reina:

(Laughing hard)

"FACE DESPAIR... AND PERISH HUMANS."

NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING!!!

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