A small settlement had formed at the breach, with dozens of grand palaces of varied origins floating in space. The settlement had an air of expectancy and youthful vigor, with dozens of heated duels taking place on specifically erected platforms. Others sat right at the edge, silently searching for Karma.
True Destiny took in the weak swir...
2024-01-24 21:56:18 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Reminder, next chapter Wednesday.
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"You're still alive? Let me see."
The Thousandflame Eccentric sat at the same spot as before, locked in the same position, holding the same leaf. It was as though a month hadn't passed since she hurled him into that pit of despair to...
2024-01-20 10:39:15 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Small schedule update. I'm out of town first half next week, so I'm moving things around a bit. No chapters Monday and Tuesday. Instead, I'll release an extra chapter this weekend (TBD), and release the other four Wed-Sat.
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"Terminal seclusion?" Z...
2024-01-19 19:39:33 +0000 UTC View PostBillions of dark red trickles poured out of the depths of Zac's cells as the Void regurgitated its unpalatable fare. The lightning looked innocuous compared to the tyrannical arcs that had ravaged his body just moments before, yet they held whispers of a far greater terror—morsels of eradication sanctioned by Law.
Whatever they touched s...
2024-01-18 20:11:50 +0000 UTC View PostZac was mentally and physically exhausted after madly pushing through the breakthrough. Time waited for no man, so Zac steeled himself as he faced the rumbling sky. Nothing happened beyond the palpable feeling of anger being stronger than before, and a smile spread across Zac's lips as he opened his quest screen.
The First Step of ...
2024-01-17 19:45:47 +0000 UTC View PostLike the rest of the Cosmic Core, the nucleus was supposed to be dismantled and rebuilt. You could argue it was the most important step, considering the nucleus was the foundation that kept the core stable. Zac had no intention of adhering to convention on this matter, so it was an immense relief to see it survive despite his failure to protect ...
2024-01-16 20:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe unfettered storm raged within Zac's quantum space. He was the universe, ripped apart and reborn in a Big Bang of his own making. The next minutes would decide whether the road that led him here was paved with discernment or hubris. The calamitous mayhem mostly adhered to his path, but there were hundreds of discordant notes in the mix—disa...
2024-01-15 20:04:27 +0000 UTC View PostHegemony only had three bottlenecks to E-grade's seventy-five. In return, each was like walking a tightrope where the smallest mistake meant death. The only way to upgrade one's core was through a process of breaking down and rebuilding. Pathways needed to be multiplied and expanded, and schematics needed to be upgraded to accommodate higher ene...
2024-01-14 21:02:18 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Final chapter for the week most likely on Sunday.
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Zac hadn't realized how much he'd needed a short break from the pressures of office. The bloodshed and constant threat of death were bad enough. He also had to play the roles of the Atwood Empire's tyrannical emperors. Any hint of we...
2024-01-12 19:54:56 +0000 UTC View PostAiming to catch up over weekend
2024-01-11 15:14:45 +0000 UTC View PostZac nodded, feeling the knot in his heart loosen. He initially had no plans to take Max as a disciple, and the young swordsman's strength, frankly, wasn't impressive enough to warrant it. His affinities had clearly risen compared to his human counterpart, thanks to the special attention that went into his awakening. It was still only at the leve...
2024-01-10 19:26:22 +0000 UTC View PostZac stepped off the platform, taking in the fresh air of Earth. It felt like the sweetest perfume after smelling nothing but ash, steel, and blood for over two months. The honeymoon phase after dealing a blow to the Kan'Tanu had been woefully short, and the shocking appearance of the Kan'Tanu Pope hadn't stopped the battles at the lower levels. ...
2024-01-09 19:11:19 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: We're back! As always, thank you for the ongoing support, and welcome new Patrons. Many things on the stove right now, so we'll dive right into it!
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The roiling oil of the upper seas created a nauseating green light show on the windswept range below. The lack of sound forced by the re...
2024-01-08 20:34:04 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: This is the last chapter of 2023, thank you everyone who have supported me and DotF over the past year. I believe 2024 will become the best one yet, so I'm clocking out to meet the upcoming arcs and all other fun stuff cooking with a fresh mind.
I hope to see you all when I return on Jan 8! Until then, Happy H...
2023-12-22 21:46:07 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Chapter 1 of 2 today. The next one will be in a couple of hours.
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Zac walked through the sprawling camp, returning the enthusiastic greetings of his soldiers. The Starflash Vessel had let him and the others off on a fortified planet instead of the floating army bases they first a...
2023-12-22 17:25:57 +0000 UTC View PostSorry for the late notice. I've decided to do some rewrites, making it impossible to finish up the editing as well. I'm aiming to do double chapter tomorrow.
2023-12-21 19:37:35 +0000 UTC View PostZac stepped out of the Tower of Myriad Dao, his mind a mess. Ralz Calzood had fulfilled her promise by teaching him how to set up a Beseechment Ritual. The [Epiclesis Bell]'s true spirit had fused with and been twisted by the evil entity, but Vilari's captor was forced to take on some of the bell's characteristics. Otherwise, th...
2023-12-20 20:04:16 +0000 UTC View PostZac felt a surge of annoyance flare up at the grating voice, yet it was followed by a flicker of guilt. Brazla's sarcastic remark hinted at an undeniable truth. He had only visited Brazla twice over the past six months, having been too busy with the war. And Zac wasn't much better during his years of seclusion, despite only being a stone's toss ...
2023-12-19 20:26:21 +0000 UTC View PostCatheya's eyes snapped open and she took a shuddering breath. It was a big mistake. Icy liquid poured into her lungs, nourishing the frigid chill that had already invaded her body. She was drowning, entombed, in the dark waters far beneath the surface. Desperate and confused, her mind latched onto a comforting memory.
Her plight was oddly ...
2023-12-18 20:22:16 +0000 UTC View PostZac took his and Emily's appearance at the top of the ladder in stride. Anything else would be a surprise, considering the situation. He was more curious about the other changes. For one, the previous first place-holder was gone rather than pushed down two pegs, and he wasn't alone.
Six more entries had disappeared since the last update. I...
2023-12-15 21:41:49 +0000 UTC View Post"Welcome back," Qul'Uster said, looking up from the terminal as Nutzu entered his office. "You've seen better days."
"Wouldn't mind a vacation," Nutzu grunted while slumping into a chair. "Here's the reports you wanted. It should be all there."
"What an unexpected harvest," Qul'Uster said with satisfaction.
"Why would you even ...
2023-12-14 20:30:46 +0000 UTC View PostZac didn't bother examining the treasure. It'd still be there when he returned, and every second counted. He had a huge advantage between his Luck and Galau's expertise, but at least five thousand Hegemons were scouring the city, with more joining every minute. Zac led them through a couple of blocks, pretending to investigate the sealed doors a...
2023-12-13 18:42:44 +0000 UTC View PostZac found Emily and the others sitting with a handful of soldiers in the common area upon emerging. The newcomers wore the surcoats of the Dravorak guard, though they could have been cousins of the burly men of the Muscle Brigade. They were from the same rough stock, bearing barely any resemblance to the Royal Guard he'd seen before.
Their...
2023-12-12 17:20:10 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Reminder, next chapter is on Tuesday!
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Zac crashed through the Merit Exchange's doors with such momentum the guards believed they were under attack. They exhaled in relief upon seeing it was just Zac rushing toward the side room holding the Faction Exchange. On his way over, Zac had alre...
2023-12-08 17:16:25 +0000 UTC View PostZac felt like distant explosions were going off his mind. Leandra had severely misunderstood him when dropping such a bomb on him. He'd just remembered the archaic aura emitted from the Technocrat who saved his life and wanted to ask whether the Sindris Clan descendants also possessed the Void Emperor bloodline.
"You cannot be surprised yo...
2023-12-07 18:20:34 +0000 UTC View PostZac scratched his head with frustration while glaring at the treasure houses locked behind impenetrable barriers. Thankfully, it wasn't like he was completely out of options. The safest was to wait for his toad companion to reach Zecia. Esmeralda would only be somewhere around his level when she arrived, but she was the incarnation of an A-grade...
2023-12-06 17:40:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe rustling fields of Relver Serenity Grass stretched across the horizon in every direction. Only the cubic processing plants equally spaced along the enormous farming platform provided a break in the liminal nightmare. Floating barges were constantly funneling recently harvested crops to be processed or bringing back the refined dust.
Pe...
2023-12-05 19:29:15 +0000 UTC View PostZac's situation, or rather his public explanation for his split, had already spread outside Earth. The more he accomplished, the harder the established factions worked to install spies among his ranks. No matter how hard Julia worked to root out traitors, it was impossible to catch them all.
Besides, even if he hadn't explained the circums...
2023-12-04 20:33:33 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: December's here! One final race toward the holidays. As always, thank you for the continued support, and welcome new patrons!
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The large chamber resembled a throne room like Yselio's celestial court more than anything you'd expect to see in a Cosmic Vessel. It was wrought from stone, ...
2023-12-01 20:13:35 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: That's it for November! I hope you enjoyed the the second segment of the Inter-sector war! Check out today's other post for the winter release schedule. Now, I'm off to watch the PoE trailer.
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The raft's atmospheric array kept the cosmic chill at bay, but Zac didn't activate its...
2023-11-30 20:03:58 +0000 UTC View Post