vncnus Chapter 93: Beyond Order! The Unresolved Crisis
Chapter 93: Beyond Order! The Unresolved Crisis
The rift space slowly returned to calm, the radiance of the core of the rules spreading in all directions. Golden runes surged like a raging tide, completely purifying the last trace of darkness and alien energy. Isaac stood at the very center of the space, his figure merging with the radiance of the core of the rules, like a god descending to earth. Yet, in the silence brought by victory, Isaac's gaze showed no sign of relaxation.
Kizaru broke the silence first, shaking off the dust from his clothes and saying wearily, "Young Master, is this battle finally over? Judging from the looks of it, those remnants of the higher dimensions couldn't hold on any longer."
Isaac's gaze remained fixed on the flowing trajectory of the runes on the core of the rules, his tone cold and steady: "The battle may be over, but the threat has not been completely eliminated. Although the order of the rules has covered the rift, there may be even deeper chaos lurking beyond the universe."
Kizaru frowned slightly and scratched his head. "You mean there's even bigger trouble waiting for us? This is really worrying."
Isaac didn't reply, but simply placed his palm firmly on the core of the rules and whispered, "System, scan all the boundaries of the rift to confirm whether there are any remaining high-dimensional forces that haven't been cleared away."
[Ding! The core rules are being scanned...]
The radiance of the core of the rules rapidly spread, and golden runes surged like a tide towards every corner of the rift. The entire space, enveloped by the core of the rules, appeared tranquil and peaceful, as if all threats had been completely driven away. Unexpectedly, just as the scan was halfway through, the system notification suddenly turned low and somber:
[Warning! Abnormal fluctuations detected at the fissure boundary, the target is superdimensional energy aftershocks, suspected to be related to the core of a higher-dimensional will.]
Isaac frowned slightly and said in a cold voice, "The core of a higher-dimensional will? Its power should have been completely annihilated, so how could there still be remnants?"
The system continued its analysis, and a low, beeping notification sounded again:
The anomalous energy in the target does not belong to a higher-dimensional will entity; it is suspected to be an energy reflection from the boundary of the universe. Its nature is unknown, and an immediate investigation is recommended.
Without a moment's hesitation, Isaac waved his hand, and the radiance of the core of the rules instantly intensified. Countless golden runes rapidly rearranged themselves in the rift space, forming a teleportation channel leading to the edge of the universe.
As Kizaru watched the passage slowly open, he clicked his tongue and said, "Young Master, we just finished a tough battle, and you're already going to investigate new dangers again? Don't you plan to rest for a while?"
Isaac turned his head, his gaze as cold as frost: "The order of rules cannot wait; any threat must be eliminated immediately."
Kizaru shrugged with a wry smile and said helplessly, "Alright, I'll listen to you then. But don't forget, we only have one head. If we encounter something we really can't handle, don't try to tough it out."
Isaac didn't respond, stepping straight into the teleportation portal, the radiance of the core rules engulfing him like a surging tide. Kizaru sighed and quickly followed.
After Isaac passed through the passage, a scene completely different from the rift appeared beneath his feet. This was no longer the chaotic space where golden light and darkness intertwined, but a boundless void. Floating within this void were countless enormous fragments, emitting a faint glow, like abandoned stars from the depths of the universe.
"Young Master, this place doesn't seem to be part of the rift." Kizaru frowned, staring at the floating debris, his tone full of caution. "These things look like cosmic debris... Have we gone too far?"
Isaac didn't answer, his gaze fixed on a blurry figure ahead. The figure hovered silently in the void, its body enveloped in a profound energy, its aura icy cold.
"System, analyze the target's status," Isaac ordered in a low voice.
[Ding! Analyzing the target...]
The radiance of the core rules quickly coalesced into a golden beam, shooting straight towards the figure. But the instant the beam touched the figure, the target suddenly experienced a violent fluctuation, and countless black runes shot out from its body, instantly spreading throughout the entire void.
[WARNING! The target is a fragmented will at the edge of the universe, suspected to be formed from residual energy from a region not covered by the rules, and possesses self-awareness.]
"Fragmented will at the edge of the universe?" A chill flashed in Isaac's eyes. "Such variables are hidden in areas not covered by the rules."
Kizaru took a few steps back, his voice tense: "Young Master, this thing looks even more troublesome than that high-dimensional will from before. Are we really going to deal with it here?"
Isaac spoke coldly: "The expansion of rules cannot stop. This fragmented will is nothing but a stubborn remnant of resistance. Since it exists, it must be eliminated."
As soon as he finished speaking, the radiance of the core of the rules suddenly intensified, and countless golden runes formed chains that rushed straight towards the black figure. However, the figure did not engage in direct combat; its body rapidly split into countless particles, which flew through the void like meteors, attempting to escape the pursuit of the core of the rules.
"Trying to escape?" Isaac sneered, and with a gentle wave of his hand, the runes at the core of the rules rearranged, transforming into a giant energy net that tightly sealed off the void.
"Under the rules, there is no possibility of escape."
Just as the power of the core rules was about to completely suppress the target, the scattered particles suddenly coalesced into a massive vortex. Countless complex arrays of runes surged from the vortex, carrying a strong, alien aura, and violently collided with the runes of the core rules.
System alarms sounded one after another:
[Warning! A counter-energy backlash from the target has been detected. The current core rule's domain coverage has decreased to 75%. It is recommended to adjust the domain structure to accommodate the target's fluctuations.]
Isaac's gaze was icy as he placed his palm on the core of the rules and commanded in a low voice, "System, remove all restrictions and activate the transcendence mode of the core of the rules!"
[Ding! Rule Core Transcendence Mode activated, current energy output increased to 500%. Warning: Energy overload may cause temporary loss of control over the domain structure. Please operate with caution.]
As the radiance of the core rules reached its limit, the entire void was completely covered by golden runes. Countless runes surged into the vortex like a tide, enveloping the heterogeneous runes layer by layer. At the same time, Isaac's battle blade materialized once more, and his voice boomed like thunder, resounding throughout the entire space:
"Under the rules, all resistance will be annihilated!"
The battle blade, carrying a devastating force, slashed towards the center of the vortex. Golden light pierced through the darkness, and the entire space erupted with a deafening roar.
Under the immense impact of the core of rules, the vortex's core gradually collapsed and disintegrated, countless black runes torn into nothingness. But just as the vortex was about to be completely annihilated, a deep voice emanated from within it:
"At the end of rules lies the cycle of truth..."
After the sound faded, the vortex completely collapsed. The radiance of the core of the rules once again enveloped the entire space, purifying all remaining heterogeneous energy. Isaac retrieved the core of the rules, his gaze coldly fixed on the depths of nothingness. He knew in his heart that although this battle was over, the path of the expansion of the rules was still very long.
Kizaru stepped forward and let out a long sigh of relief: "Young Master, it's finally resolved. But what you just said reminded me again—it seems that the expansion of the rules will take much longer than we expected."
Isaac's gaze remained icy as he slowly said, "The victory of the rules is never the end, but the beginning of a new order. Keep moving forward, and all threats will be eliminated."