The cold air cut through the towering spires of the Interdimensional Sword Academy like a blade forged from the void itself. Purple storm clouds churned overhead, crackling with energy that seemed to echo the tension tightening in Kayn's chest. The academy's grand arena, suspended between countless worlds, was alive with a ghostly glow—the ancient runes etched into its walls pulsed rhythmically, like the heartbeat of the multiverse.
Today was no ordinary day. The tournament's most feared duel was about to unfold, and all eyes were on Kayn, the reincarnated God of Destruction wielding the Supreme Sword System. But beneath the steely resolve, his mind was torn — by memories fragmented, a burning desire for vengeance, and the faintest trace of something more… a whisper from the past.
The Gathering Storm
Kayn's gaze sharpened as the massive gates to the arena creaked open, revealing his opponent: Prince Elion, the infamous Iceborn heir of the Frost Dominion. Cloaked in a shimmering blue aura that seemed to freeze the very air around him, Elion's eyes gleamed with cruel confidence.
"Azarel," the prince sneered, using the name of the God he once was, as if mocking the man Kayn had become. "You think your system can save you? Your power is a mere flicker before the eternal cold."
Kayn's grip tightened around the hilt of his sword, the Supreme Sword System's interface flickering with information. Enemy level: God-class. Combat rating: SSS. Skills: Cryo-Domination, Ice Barrier, Frostbite Curse. A dangerous adversary, but no match for a god reborn.
"Names mean nothing," Kayn replied, his voice low but deadly. "Only actions decide fate."
A crowd of thousands from countless dimensions leaned forward, the tension electric. Many had heard rumors of Kayn's rebirth, the legendary Sword System he had bonded with, and the mysterious woman tied to his past — the "Legendary Wife" whose name was still a locked secret.
As the duel began, ice shards erupted from Elion's palms like lethal arrows. Kayn's sword gleamed with radiant energy, cutting through the freezing projectiles effortlessly. The arena's runes pulsed faster, sensing the clash of godly power.
The Sword's Cry
Elion smirked, unleashing a devastating wave of frost that threatened to freeze the arena solid. Kayn summoned the Supreme Sword's hidden power: the Void Edge skill, a blade forged from cosmic shadows and stellar flames.
With a roar, the sword shattered the ice wall, sending shards spiraling into the void. The arena trembled.
Kayn moved with deadly grace, every strike a blend of cultivation mastery and system-enhanced precision. His sword sang—howling through the void like a banshee's lament, a sound only those attuned to the multiverse could truly hear. It was more than a weapon; it was a living entity, screaming for justice, revenge, and redemption.
Yet even as he fought, a sudden vision flashed before Kayn's eyes — a fleeting memory of Lyana, his legendary wife, standing in a celestial garden bathed in golden light, her hand outstretched but slipping away. A pang struck his heart, deeper than any wound.
He shook off the distraction and focused.
Secrets Beneath the Surface
"Why do you fight, God of Destruction?" Elion taunted between attacks. "Is it for vengeance? Power? Or for the woman who forgets you?"
The words stabbed as sharply as his icy daggers. How could Elion know of Lyana's lost memories? Could it be that the prince's power was fueled by ancient secrets or darker alliances?
Kayn's eyes narrowed. "She is more than a memory. She is the key to the multiverse's balance — and I will protect her, no matter the cost."
With that, Kayn unleashed a sequence of strikes that bent space itself, warping reality around the arena. Elion staggered, ice melting under the heat of the Void Edge.
But just as victory seemed within reach, a dark shadow flickered across the arena's edge—a figure watching silently from the void: Varion, the Multiversal Tyrant. His cold smile promised that this battle was far from over.
The Unexpected Ally
Suddenly, a voice echoed inside Kayn's mind — the Supreme Sword System. "Warning: Incoming threat detected. Anomaly in dimensional fabric. Recommend immediate defensive protocol."
Kayn barely had time to react when a blinding flash erupted beside him. From the swirling mists stepped a figure clad in white and silver — Lyana herself, her eyes glowing with a fierce, unfamiliar power.
"Kayn," she said softly, but with unmistakable authority, "You must retreat. This battle is a trap."
Elion's smirk vanished, replaced by wary surprise. The arena trembled violently as portals opened around the edges, leaking shadows and spectral beasts into the fight.
Kayn's heart thundered. Lyana, the Legendary Wife, had returned, but she was not the same woman from his memories.
Clash of Destinies
Together, Kayn and Lyana turned their weapons against the invading creatures, their movements perfectly synchronized, a dance honed by lifetimes of forgotten love and shared battles. Yet, beneath the surface, the tension between them crackled like raw energy.
Lyana's memory was shattered — her loyalty a mystery — but her power rivaled even the Primordials. As they fought, Kayn caught glimpses of flashes from her sealed past: cosmic battles, secret bloodlines, and a fate intertwined with the gods themselves.
The arena became a chaotic battleground — swords clashing, spells igniting the void, and echoes of ancient wars whispering from forgotten corners of the multiverse.
But as the dust settled, Kayn's system buzzed with a chilling alert: "New enemy detected: Varion initiating direct interference. Recommend extraction."
Cliffhanger: The Tyrant's Move
Before Kayn could respond, the entire arena shifted violently. The once grand structure twisted into a nightmarish cage of dark energy, sealing off all exits.
Varion's cold voice rang through the void: "You will not leave this place alive, Azarel. Your quest ends here."
Lyana grasped Kayn's arm, her eyes blazing. "This is no ordinary duel. It's a declaration of war."
Kayn's jaw clenched. The battle for the multiverse had just escalated—and the secrets of his Legendary Wife were about to shatter everything he thought he knew.
The Sword howled louder than ever, hungry for the next strike.
Summary in One Sentence
Kayn faces off against the deadly Iceborn prince Elion in a high-stakes duel, only to be joined by the mysterious Lyana whose fractured memories and hidden powers hint at deeper cosmic conflicts — but the true threat, the Multiversal Tyrant Varion, traps them in a deadly game where the fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance.
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