n

n

n

nEztein spat out the blood in his mouth and stared defiantly at the experts surrounding him. With a smirk, he said,

"A lower dimension housing this level of strength? It's more likely you guys are in contact with Imperium.

"

n

"Kill him!

" the elf commanded coldly.

nSwoosh!!

nFive experts immediately rushed at Eztein with blinding speed. He tightened his grip on his spear and launched himself forward to meet them.

nBang!!

nRipples swept through the space as Eztein collided with his opponents. His elemental powers surged, covering a vast expanse of space with crackling lightning and blazing fire. The clash of energies was intense, each strike sending shockwaves that reverberated through the void. Eztein fought fiercely, his spear dancing through the air as he parried and thrust with precision. Despite the odds, he managed to hold his ground, using his Element Drive to its fullest potential. The combination of lightning and fire created a deadly aura around him, making it difficult for his enemies to approach.

nThe elf and the remaining experts watched from a distance, their expressions a mix of frustration and caution. They underestimated Eztein's resilience and power, but they were determined to bring him down. The battle raged on, the void filled with the echoes of clashing elements and fierce determination.

n

"That's it!

" Eztein laughed as he swung his spear down with immense force. One of the five experts attempted to block it but was blown away, hurtling several thousand kilometers through space.

nEztein's elemental prowess was overwhelming. His mastery over lightning and fire was greater than his opponents', as he was close to achieving the second stage: Integration. The only thing holding him back was his power level. If not for this limitation, he would have already reached the Integration Stage.

nThe scale of the battle was unimaginably vast, akin to gods clashing for supremacy. The locals on the nearby planet were gripped by despair, knowing that the destruction of their moon would cause catastrophic problems. Half of the planet's surface had been devastated, leading to countless deaths.

n

"I have to move farther from the planet. The destructiveness of someone at our level exceeds my expectations,

" Eztein muttered while blocking and dodging the relentless attacks of his opponents.

nWith a swift motion, he propelled himself away from the planet, drawing his enemies along with him. The void became their battlefield, free from the constraints of a nearby celestial body. The experts pursued him, their determination unyielding.

nEztein's elemental attacks intensified, each strike pushing his enemies back. His laughter echoed through the emptiness of space, a testament to his fierce spirit and unyielding resolve. The clash of elements created a dazzling display of power, illuminating the darkness of the void with flashes of lightning and bursts of fire.

nBoom!!

nSuddenly, a powerful energy erupted as space collapsed around them.

nEztein and his opponents momentarily paused, turning their heads to see a huge spatial rift forming before them.

n

"This energy signature...

" Eztein muttered, recognizing the familiar aura spreading out.

nThe elf and the other experts narrowed their eyes, clearly unsettled by the unexpected intruder.

nAn old man stepped out of the spatial rift with a smile on his face, his hands clasped behind his back as he surveyed the destruction they had caused.

n

"Franklin, why are you here?!

" Eztein exclaimed, surprised to see him.

nThat's right, the old man who had arrived was none other than Franklin himself.

n

"Why am I here? Of course, it's to help you,

" Franklin replied matter-of-factly.

"You're weaker than me. I need Vashno here,

" Eztein dismissed Franklin's words.

"Vashno? He went back, so you won't find him anywhere in this universe,

" Franklin shrugged. He then glanced at the experts and said,

"Anyway, are they our opponents? This should be entertaining.

"

n

"Damn... Why is this old man the one who arrived?

" Eztein gritted his teeth in frustration. He wanted to fight Franklin himself, but he couldn't afford to be distracted with the current threat of the experts who wanted him dead.

nFranklin glanced at Eztein from the corner of his eye and said in a low voice,

"We need to get out of this place. There's something we need to find. Also, it seems that more enemies will appear soon.

"

n

"Huh?!

" Eztein was taken aback.

n

"I don't have time to explain. They are coming, so follow me,

" Franklin urged. He then raised both of his hands and smashed the space around him.

nBang!!

nThe fragments of space scattered everywhere as seven experts rushed toward Franklin and Eztein. The elf and another three experts stepped forward, launching powerful attacks.

"Damn!

" Eztein cursed as he raised his spear and channeled a large amount of energy.

nA barrier appeared, absorbing the brunt of the enemies' attacks. The resulting explosion shook the entire space, teetering on the edge of collapse under the might of these experts. Franklin stepped back into the spatial rift, observing the aftermath of the powerful attacks. Although he craved the thrill of battle, he knew their mission was paramount. They needed to reach the planets Vashno had mentioned.

n

"Let's go!

" Franklin urged Eztein.

nBefore Eztein could respond, a man with a pair of swords hanging on his back appeared above him. In a swift motion, he drew the swords and swung them heavily at his target.

nSwoosh!!

nEztein quickly reacted. His elemental energy gathered at the tip of his spear as he thrust it forward.

nThe collision of their attacks sent shockwaves rippling through space. Both fighters were thrown back, crashing into nearby planets.

nEztein gritted his teeth, feeling the impact reverberate through his body. He stood up, shaking off the debris, and glared at his opponent.

nFranklin moved swiftly, his body enveloped in strings of flesh. He extended his palm, releasing dozens of energy spheres towards their enemies.

nBang! Bang!

nFranklin landed beside Eztein.

"Come on, let's go.

"

nEztein got up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He shot a glare at Franklin

nbefore following him.

nThe two quickly leapt through the spatial rifts.

n

"Don't worry, I'll help you. We need to find the treasure as soon as possible,

" Franklin said

nwith a laugh.

n

"You should be the one to return to Imperium. Vashno is more familiar with lower dimensions. He can handle more than we can in Imperium,

" Eztein replied.

nFranklin chuckled.

"I'll show you later what I've learned. The laws here are entirely different

nfrom those in Imperium.

"

nEztein remained silent, his thoughts racing. The enemies they faced were formidable, and the stakes were higher than ever. They had to stay focused and work together to achieve their

ngoal.

nAs they traversed the rift, the space around them shimmered with strange energies. Franklin's laughter echoed in the void, a stark contrast to the tension Eztein felt.

n

"We're close,

" Franklin said, his tone becoming more serious.

"The coordinates Vashno

nprovided are just ahead.

"

nSwoosh!!

nIn a faraway place, the space shattered and two figures emerged.

nThey were Eztein and Franklin.

n

"What is this?

" Eztein asked, looking down at the huge planet below them.

n

"A planet,

" Franklin replied.

n

"I can see that. I want to know what we're doing here,

" Eztein said, clenching his fist tightly.

n

"It's one of the locations Vashno mentioned. I'll scan this planet, so keep those guys busy for

na minute,

" Franklin said, waving his hand before descending.

nSwoosh!!

nIn an instant, Franklin descended onto the vast land, scanning the entire area with his mana. He noticed that most of the living beings on this planet were elves.

nThe elves naturally sensed his arrival since he wasn't trying to hide his energy. They stared at his figure floating in the sky, seemingly like a god.

nEztein, still hovering above, prepared himself for any potential threats.

"Hurry up, Franklin,

"

nhe muttered under his breath.

nFranklin closed his eyes, extending his mana throughout the planet, searching for any traces of the treasure or clues Vashno had mentioned.

n

"A transcendent being. A being that managed to shred the limit of a mortal body,

" muttered one of the strongest elves on the planet.

nFor the elves, beings who transcended their mortal limits became higher-dimensional entities, unbound by the laws of their universe. Despite countless attempts by elves on their planet to break these limits, all had failed.

nThere were many paths to transcendence, but each was extremely difficult. The success rate

nwas less than one percent, making transcendent beings rare across all the planets in the universe that harbored life.

nUsing mana or manipulating the laws and concepts of the universe- each method was nearly

nimpossible to achieve.

n

"What should we do?

" one of the elves asked.

n

"Can we fight something like that?

" another elf asked, their voices tinged with panic.

nThey were anxious, uncertain about Franklin's intentions and why such a powerful being had descended upon their world.

n

"We must remain calm,

" said the strongest elf, his voice steady.

"We don't know why he is

nhere, but we must be prepared. Summon the council and alert all high-ranking mages and warriors. We need to be ready for anything.

"

nThe elves quickly moved to follow his orders. Messengers were dispatched, and the air buzzed

nwith urgency as they mobilized their forces.

nBoom!!

nThe space vibrated as a large amount of energy fluctuated.

nFranklin looked up and narrowed his eyes.

"They're here. I need to make it quick.

"

nEztein had already engaged the enemies in the sky. Despite his strength, he couldn't hold all

nof them off indefinitely. Three experts had landed on the planet, actively searching for

nFranklin.

nFranklin knew this would happen.

nHe flew around as fast as he could, scanning the terrain for any signs of treasure beyond this

nworld. Anything above orange grade would suffice.

nBoom!! Boom!!

nExplosions echoed as the battle intensified. News of this clash spread rapidly across different

nspecies in the universe. Transcendent beings had appeared and started fighting out of nowhere, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties in their wake.

nThe intense battle between transcendent beings reverberated across the cosmos, disturbing numerous civilizations on different planets. The conflicts weren't confined to one world; multiple planets felt the tremors of their clashing powers.

nThis disturbance drew attention to the game, where species competed under the watchful eyes of mysterious overseers. The players in this cosmic game realized that the overseers had taken drastic measures to eliminate an unknown man, disrupting the fragile balance that

nexisted.

nMeanwhile, Vashno was tearing through space, traversing a special, enigmatic realm. Countless interchanging spiral patterns surrounded him, constantly shifting and transforming. These patterns blended into a kaleidoscope of colors and emitted a strange screeching sound that echoed directly in his mind.

nThe spirals morphed into countless eyes, all fixated on him with an eerie, emotionless gaze.

nVashno was familiar with this place, having passed through it when descending into the lower dimension. It resembled a hyperspace, a liminal zone separating the lower dimensions from the Mother Universe where Imperium resided. Ordinary individuals couldn't withstand the mental strain of this space. Only those who had broken through one of the limits could traverse it safely. The experience of passing through

nthis realm often altered a person's mindset, with the effects varying from one individual to

nanother.

nInitially, Vashno had struggled to comprehend this space. But after arriving in Imperium, he began to suspect that the eyes he saw might belong to entities within Imperium itself. During his first attempt to ascend, Vashno felt as if everything was stripped away-his identity, power, and all his possessions. It was a harrowing experience that left him feeling

nvulnerable and exposed.

nBang!!

nWith a powerful surge, Vashno tore through the space, finally arriving in the Mother Universe.

n

"I'm finally back,

" he muttered, breathing a sigh of relief.

"I need to report this as soon as

npossible.

"

nHe hurriedly moved towards his destination, knowing that the information he carried was crucial. The events unfolding in the lower dimensions were of great significance, and the local authorities needed to be informed immediately.

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