Void ling barely had time to process the destruction of the Rupture Arena before the battlefield warped entirely. The chamber no longer resembled anything physical. The wall had vanished. The ground had collapsed into endless void. Because now--Void ling was inside the Mind's Abyss.
A deep pressure settled into his consciousness--his thoughts fragmented instantly, the awarness splitting beyond recognition. It wasn't just Mind training--it was total disorienting. If he failed--his kind would fracture beyond recovery. And the Ryder stepped back
Ryder:
(Rare command and awarness)
"...You're inside infinite layers of existence now. This is the trial that will define if your mind can survive omnidirectional control."
Void ling's consciousness shattered instantly. The pressure was unbearable, the fracture was absolute, and now--his mind wa spiraling. He could no longer tell where he was. There were too many version of himself--too many realities overlapping. He was losing control.
Void ling:
(Whispering to himself)
"...if i try to think normally, I'll never escaped this. I need to let go--i need to stop seeing myself as separate."
And then--he stopped fighting the distortions. And then-- he merged his mind completely. The battlefield stabilized instantly. The infinite layers locked into perfect synchronization. Void ling was no longer divided.
Ryder:
(Shocked)
"..He struggled--but he figured it out faster than anyone else have. How is he mastering this so fast. Anyone wouldn't even have make it past Stage 1, this boy is simply unbelievable. I guess we will move into Concept Forge now."
The chamber was no longer recognizable--the walls, the ground, and the very air had ceased to exist. Because now--he was inside the Concept Forge. The moment he stepped forward--his existence trembled. His body was erasing itself,dissolving completely--but now, he had no control over it.
Ryder:
(Low calculation)
"This is the trial that forces you to discard physical limitations entirely. If you resist it, you will cease to exist. If you embrace it, you will evolve beyond form itself."
His gaze locked onto Void ling completely--but now, the abyss trembled further. Void ling breath heavy--his body trembling slightly, sweating marking his skin as the weight of the Concept Forge pressed against him.
The endless abyss continued its distortion, the battlefield threatened to erase his existence--but then-- Ryder snapped his fingers effortlessly. The abyss vanished. The pressure was gone instantly. And then Void ling exhaled Sharply, his stance still unsteady. But now, his gaze lifted towards Ryder.
Void ling:
(Confused)
"Did you just snapped youe fingers to make the stages disappear?"
Ryder:
(Low and defining)
"Yes, you need a break, so I make them disappear."
And then they both sat down, Void ling looked at Ryder and spoke to him.
Void ling:
(Soft and rare)
"Hey Ryder, Do you think i can master this Dark Eternity?"
Ryder:
(Low and command)
"You wouldn't be here. If you couldn't. Dark Eternity isn't something you fight for--it's something you force into absolute control. And that's exactly what you've been doing."
Void ling:
(Soft and breathless)
"...It's not about fighting for Dark Eternity. Its about commanding it completely. If i am sure of it. The problem is if I try to resist the form, it might control me instead."
Meanwhile we move to the Crimson Slayers kingdom, Void ling still remained unseen in the Crimson Kingdom since he is the chamber training.
Kai:
(Rare and certainty)
"There is no sign of the 2 of them. They are still in the chamber, who knows what powers Void ling will gain, when he comes back."
Kaia:
(Soft and defining)
"Void ling is still inside--but we cant interfere. No matter what happens, this battle belongs to him alone."
Celestina:
(Her arms at her waist)
"...But if he doesn't return soon, we will have no choice but to prepare for the worst. In some scenarios I may fear Ultimate 0 himself will invade our universe."
Ryuu:
(Low and defining)
"There is no worst--case scenario. Void ling will return--when he's ready."
His stance remained solid, his breath did not waver--but now, the silence deepened. Because now--the Crimson Slayers stood in quiet anticipation.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Soft snd breathless)
"...if something happens to him, I dont know what i would do. Void ling--he's more than just a warrior to me."
Blaze Vortex:
(With mockery on his face)
"You really do care about him don't you Seraphina."
His flames flickered unnaturally, his breath remained steady--but now Seraphina blush deepened further. Takashi exhaled slightly--his presence unwavering,his stance solid
Takashi:
(Low and rare command)
"Emotions are valuable. But right now, certainty matters more. If Void ling is still training, it means he's still standing."
His breath remained controlled, his presence did not falter--but now, Glacior finalized the moment completely.
Glacior:
(Low and defining)
"If Void ling wasn't strong enough, he wouldn't have entered the trial in the first place."
His stance remained steady,his breath did not waver--but now, the discussion fully settled. Because now--everyone understood the truth. Void ling was still inside. Void ling was still fighting. And now--all they could do was wait.
We moved to Void ling instantly--the air instantly dissolved, reality unraveled, and Void ling stood alone in absolute nothingness. The endless abyss flickered back into existence around him, tendrils of erasure reaching for his form.
Void ling:
(Eyes sharpened)
"What the hell is this, I can't feel anything. Is this some kind of a trick stage training?"
Ryder:
(Smirked)
"No dumbass, is not a trick, you are supposed to not feel anything in this stage training. That why is called Endless Abyss."
And then--he felt the pressure. Every molecule of his body cried out as it began to dissolve, to be unmade by the void's will. His breath came hard and fast--sweating dripping down his skin as the erasure clawed at him. His flesh blazed with pain, yet his mind remained unshaken.
Void ling:
(Rare determination)
"...Impossible."
He clenched his fist--even as his arms vanished, his bones unmade, he refused to yield. He drew in a ragged breath, focusing every shard of consciousness on a single truth, he would command existence. His forms flickered--first dissolving, then reassembling around his core
And then--The Endless Abyss recoiled. Where once tendrils of void had griped him, now those same tendrils bowed to his command,anchoring into his will and solidifying into flesh once more. Void ling silhouette re-entered clarity--his body fully restored, yet now pulsing with dark energy that hummed like a living abyss
Ryder;
(Rare respect)
"Concept Forge mastered. You bent pure erasure into form itself. The next trial awaits Prepare yourself."
Ryder told Void ling to rest a little, Ryder gaze sharpened as he watched Void ling steady himself after the Concept Forge assault. And then he spoke
Ryder;
(Low and inquiry)
"Hey, Void ling--do you realize you don't have a domain?"
Void ling:
(Pressing forward)
"Huh? A domain? What is that---and why do I need to realize I dont have one."
Ryder:
(Calm and firm)
"A domain is the ultimate manifestation of spiritual essence. It's where you unleash every ounce of your power and reshape reality in your image--your will becomes law inside it's boundaries. Within a true domain you can dominate anything, even obliterating reality's limits. Blaze Vortex--your friend--commands a domain. Ultimate 0 wields one. The Empress possess their own sphere of influence. I myself also possess one."
Void ling:
(With curiosity)
"So... Blaze Vortex has one. Ultimate 0 wields his. Even the Empress possess their own. Even you have one too?"
Ryder:
(Nodding)
"Every leader in the Astral Universe commands a domain. Some lieutenants earn them too--but not all. Among the Crimson Slayers, only Ryuu has unlocked his. The rest of my crew are still forging theirs."
Void ling:
(Jaw tightening)
"If a domain is the purest expression of my being...then I'll carve mine from Dark Eternity itself."
Ryder;
(Smirked)
"To Forge a domain, you must concentrate your essence into a living void. Focus on your core--merge your thoughts, you will, even your darkest fears. Shape that energy into a realm only you can inhait."
Void ling:
(With determination)
"I understand. I'll distill every fragment of my spirt into my void."
Ryder:
(Smiled)
"Good. Once your domain stabilizes, then the rest will be easy for you."
Void ling:
(Eyes and alight)
"Then let's this be my next crucible. After I temper my domain, plunge me into the dimensional Surge."
Ryder:
(Simling)
"Very well. Strengthen your core, Void ling. When your domain stands unshakable, You must as well even tear through speed and rebirth itself."
Void ling:
(Clenched his fist and smiked)
"I won't fail you."
THIS ENSURES RYDER INTRODUCES THE CONCEPT OF DOMAINS, AND AN EXPLANATION TO VOID LING
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING