vncnus Chapter 18 The Supreme Test, The Counterattack of the Will of Fate
Chapter 18 The Supreme Test, The Counterattack of the Will of Fate
Holding the "Key of Destiny," Isaac returned to the world amidst the awe of countless beings. The revelations he received made him realize that true domination is not about completely controlling life, but about finding a balance between rules and vitality. However, the will of destiny did not yield; instead, it gradually revealed a force of resistance, seemingly questioning whether Isaac was truly capable of shouldering the responsibility of controlling destiny.
On Isaac's first day back in the present world, the system issued an emergency alert:
[WARNING! The current flow of life power is conflicting with the will of destiny. A backlash from the reverse flow of destiny has been detected, and the world will once again descend into chaos. Take immediate action, or the future balance will be broken!]
Isaac's heart skipped a beat, and he asked coldly, "Is the will of fate rebelling against me? After I obtained the Key of Destiny, does it still have the ability to fight back?"
Yes, in fact, the flow of destiny is not static; it is the collective will of all living things. The current backlash is a consequence of your complete control over the flow of destiny, and unless resolved quickly, this backlash will be impossible to eliminate.
Isaac sneered, a chill flashing in his eyes. He gripped the Key of Destiny tightly, knowing this was the final step to taking control of everything. He understood that this conflict was not merely a clash of strength, but a test of whether he truly possessed the ability to control his destiny.
“The will of fate… Since you refuse to submit, I will erase you completely,” Isaac said coldly, his heart filled with unwavering resolve.
Just as Isaac was preparing to suppress the reverse current, the sky over Mary Geoise suddenly darkened, and a distorted crack appeared in the sky, as if even space itself was under immense pressure. The clash between the power of life flow and the power of reversal created a powerful energy ripple in the air.
Isaac stood on the high platform of Mary Geoise, gazing at the enormous crack, and felt an immense pressure bearing down on him, as if the will of fate itself had manifested a gigantic image, attempting to devour everything.
"Isaac? Saint, you attempt to control destiny, yet you do not know that the flow of destiny has always represented the free will of all living things, and you will ultimately destroy it!"
The image sneered in the air, its voice carrying majesty and cruelty, as if it were the resentment of countless dead souls. This will of destiny seemed no longer to be an ordinary force, but rather the entire world's rebellion against Isaac.
Isaac sneered, showing no sign of backing down: "Free will? It's nothing but the weak's struggle against the rules! Since you refuse to submit, then I will annihilate you completely."
As Isaac finished speaking, the Key of Destiny in his hand erupted with a blue-gold light, shooting directly at the image of destiny. However, the image was not shattered; instead, it absorbed the light, its aura becoming even stronger.
"The power of destiny is the convergence of the will of living beings. If you want to control it, you must bear the resistance of living beings!" The image of destiny roared, and the surrounding air seemed to solidify into countless illusory figures. The eyes of those figures were filled with anger and resentment, and they all rushed towards Isaac.
Isaac smiled coldly, instantly unleashing the power of his Fate Reversal Body, shattering the charging phantoms one by one. However, those phantoms seemed endless, continuously gathering even after being destroyed.
Kizaru stood not far away, watching all of this unfold. His brow furrowed slightly, and he felt a vague unease in his heart: "Young Master, it seems that the will of fate is gathering the rebellious sentiments of the entire world together, forming a new force. Should you... ease things a little?"
Isaac gave him a cold look, his eyes filled with unwavering determination: "Kizaru, who do you take me for? The will of destiny may be formed from the obsessions of the foolish masses, but since it refuses to submit, I will erase it completely."
Kizaru lowered his head slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew that Isaac before him was no longer a mortal, but a ruler who had mastered absolute power. But precisely because of this, the gradually eroding inhuman coldness emanating from Isaac filled him with a strange sense of awe.
Isaac slowly walked towards the image of destiny in the sky, the Key of Destiny in his hand bursting forth with blinding light. He mercilessly unleashed the power of life flow and reversal, attempting to destroy the core of the will of destiny. However, the image seemed immortal, no matter how many times it was shattered, it would always reassemble, carrying a strong force of resistance.
Within the image of the will of fate, the whispers of countless spirits echoed:
"Isaac, your control has brought endless depletion; all things will eventually break free from your oppression..."
"Resist?" Isaac sneered, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination. "Everything in this world is in my hands, and fate is nothing but a tool beneath my feet. Today, I will utterly suppress you."
With a sudden swing, the power of the Fate Reversal Body reached its limit, tearing the entire sky apart with a golden and black intertwined light that firmly imprisoned the image of fate within. However, the reverse flow of fate did not stop; instead, it surged even more fiercely, as if it would use the entire world as a price to completely destroy Isaac's power.
Just then, the system's voice sounded again:
[Warning! A strong backlash from the flow of fate has been detected. The current world rules can no longer withstand the conflict between the flow of fate and its countercurrent. If not dealt with promptly, the world will fall into eternal collapse!]
Isaac felt a jolt of fear. He realized that if the suppression continued, the entire world would be utterly destroyed due to the loss of balance. For a fleeting moment, a rare look of fear crossed his eyes.
He understood that suppression alone was not the solution, but he could not accept giving up his will to control his destiny.
Revelation from the World Tree
Just as Isaac was struggling briefly, the World Tree on the ground suddenly emitted a faint light. The light was gentle and lingering, gradually enveloping the entire sky and suppressing the reverse current of fate.
As Isaac gazed at the World Tree, a strange thought began to stir within him. He realized that perhaps the key to balance lay not in complete suppression, but in finding a way to coexist.
Just then, the system notification sounded again:
[Hint: You can choose to fuse the power of the "Key of Destiny" and the "World Tree" to transform the flow of destiny into a symbiotic force, thereby achieving true balance in destiny.]
A look of understanding flashed in Isaac's eyes. He finally realized that true rule was not absolute power, but rather the reconstruction of rules in a balanced manner.
“In that case, let me create a true symbiotic world,” Isaac said coldly. The Key of Destiny in his hand emitted a dazzling light. He gently inserted it into the root of the World Tree. Instantly, the entire earth trembled. The three powers of destiny, reversal, and fate flow merged in the tree trunk, forming a brand new symbiotic rule.
The image of the will of destiny gradually dissipated under the light, transforming into countless tiny specks of light that merged with the branches and leaves of the World Tree. Isaac sensed the perfect fusion of the power within him and the life force of the World Tree; he had finally reached the true "state of symbiosis."
As the will of fate subsided, the skies over Mary Geoise cleared again, the leaves of the World Tree shone with a spring-like emerald green light, the free will of all living beings would coexist under Isaac's rules, and the whole world was rejuvenated.
Isaac stood on the high platform, looking down at the world below. His eyes no longer held the cold, ruthless domination, but instead shone with tranquility. He knew that from this day forward, he was not only the supreme controller, but also the balancer of the rules, the true master of destiny.
Kizaru stood beside him and said with emotion, "Young Master, it seems you have finally found the balance that belongs to this world."
Isaac nodded slightly and said coldly, "I will not only control destiny, but also make everything come alive under my rules."