Scorpy smirked coldly.
"It's time I go pay someone a visit…"
A dark laugh escaped his mouth.
"Hahahahaha…"
"Pweee bruhhh I've been working non-stop."
Akube dragged another chimera corpse across the ground before dropping it with a tired sigh.
"Soral is definitely dangerous. I can't believe she can make me suffer like this."
He held his head dramatically while staring at the sky.
"Oh why me… whyyyyyyy!!"
After complaining for a few more seconds, he looked around at the countless monster corpses scattered everywhere.
"I better start gathering the monsters I took down. Damn… there are so many."
He clicked his tongue.
"Defeating 68 chimera is dulling my IQ. And I heard they were SSS+ rank monsters, but it doesn't seem like it at all. What a waste of my energy."
Crack!!
The sound of a branch snapping echoed nearby.
Akube stopped moving.
"Seriously? Now is not the time…"
He slowly turned his head toward the trees before a small smirk appeared on his face.
"But I was wondering when you would show up."
A figure emerged from the shadows calmly.
"So you were expecting me. I have no doubt you knew I was nearby all along."
Akube shrugged.
"Well you didn't seem ready to fight, so why should I bother coming to you? But it would seem I was wrong."
His eyes locked onto the man.
"Do you want to fight… or talk? Which is it?"
The man stepped forward.
"I've said my name before. I'll say it again."
A dangerous pressure filled the area.
"My name is Scorpy."
"Scorpy, eh?"
Akube gave a lazy grin.
"My name is Lenshi Akube, but you can call me Akube."
He stretched slightly before looking at him again.
"So to what do I owe this pleasant greeting?"
"Nothing much. I'm just here to see how powerful you are."
Scorpy's eyes narrowed.
"I've been dying to find someone like you… someone holding their full potential back."
Dark energy slowly leaked from his body.
"But today… I don't think you will."
His voice deepened.
"Because a fight against me will be a fight to the death."
Akube blinked before laughing lightly.
"Really? You really want to do that with me?"
A cocky smile spread across his face.
"I hate to be cocky… but do you think you have what it takes?"
The atmosphere around him shifted instantly.
"The only one alive in this world who can rival me is Dranexx…"
A powerful aura pulsed outward.
"And even he… I will surpass soon."
Akube raised his hand slightly.
"So shall we get to business?"
A grin appeared on his face.
"Let's test our strength."
"Oh? Alright then."
Scorpy slowly lifted his hand.
"Dahl."
The moment he spoke, an invisible distortion spread across the battlefield.
Scorpy's Unique Skill activated.
Dahl allowed him to manipulate probabilities and potential outcomes in a localized area. Instead of brute force, it reshaped what could happen into what will happen according to the user's intent.
In essence, he could nudge fate itself, though only within strict limits defined by his focus and energy.
It was a terrifying ability, one powerful enough to allow him to stand against someone like Akube.
Scorpy smiled confidently.
"Now I will demonstrate the true power of my skill. This battle will be over soon."
Akube sighed.
"Hush… that's not going to work on me, man."
He pointed at Scorpy carelessly.
"Probability… outcomes whatever you want to force it won't work on me. I've got a stronger will than you."
A grin slowly formed on his face.
"And what's worse for you… I evolved my skill a few weeks ago."
The surrounding air trembled violently.
"Which means I'm now in a special tier alongside Dranexx."
His eyes sharpened.
"When I say I will surpass him soon… do you think I'm joking?"
Indeed, Akube had already evolved his ability.
From Celestial Ruin → to Celestial Dominion.
Celestial Dominion allowed Lenshi Akube to govern celestial forces and impose cosmic order on reality itself.
Where Celestial Ruin breaks the laws of reality…
Celestial Dominion decides what those laws are.
"Nova Spear."
A spear of superheated stellar energy formed instantly in Akube's hand.
The surrounding space distorted from the heat alone.
It could:
• Pierce dimensions
• Burn through magical defenses
• Explode into a nova on impact
One of Akube's most devastating offensive attacks.
And it was aimed directly at Scorpy.
Akube smirked.
"Now let me see you defend this. Try not to die, buddy."
BOOM!!
The attack crashed forward instantly.
Scorpy's eyes widened.
His Dahl Shield shattered immediately.
Crack!!
He had forced probability to make the shield unbreakable… but even that wasn't enough.
Instead, he barely managed to reduce the attack's destructive outcome.
From 100% destruction → down to 70%.
But even that was catastrophic.
The entire forest was erased.
Nothing remained
Far away in the Kingdom of Nacia…Dranexx suddenly stopped walking.
"Hm?"
A massive energy flare spread across the distance.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"Hold on… that's from the direction Akube went for his quest."
A faint grin appeared on his face.
"Could it be his attack?"
The pressure continued shaking the atmosphere.
"That energy… it could level an entire country."
He looked toward the horizon calmly.
"I have to check this out."
Back at the battlefield.
Akube stared through the smoke.
"Oh?"
Scorpy was still standing.
Blood dripped from his body while his breathing had become unstable.
"You managed to survive that."
Akube gave a small smile.
"Even though I held back. Nice."
Scorpy clenched his fist tightly.
Damn it… I barely survived thanks to my probability manipulation.
Sweat rolled down his face.
If he didn't hold back on that attack…I would already be dead.
His expression darkened.
Do I even have a chance of winning?
Even with probability manipulation… I still don't see a path.
What should I do now?!
"Don't give up, man."
Scorpy immediately turned around.
It was Dranexx.
"I'm sure you're feeling the pressure," Dranexx said with a grin. "You know you have no chance of winning."
He glanced toward Akube.
"And honestly… the fight would bore Akube."
A small smile appeared on his face.
"Ain't that right, Aku?"
"Yep."
Akube shrugged casually.
"If I released 50% of that attack, him and this entire kingdom would be ashes."
He pointed behind him lazily.
"I barely used 15% of Nova Spear."
"Fine then. You'll get what you want."
Dranexx looked directly at Scorpy.
"Hey… what's your name?"
"Huh? The name is Scorpy."
"Alright Scorpy. Here's the thing."
He folded his arms calmly.
"With the power you have right now… you can't beat Akube."
A grin spread across his face.
"Not in a million years."
Scorpy remained silent.
"But I can help you work him up."
Dranexx chuckled softly.
"Are you in?"
"Help me? What do you mean?"
"I'll give you a weapon."
Dark void energy slowly leaked around him.
"One that will significantly increase your chances of survival… and give you a massive energy boost."
Then his expression became slightly serious.
"But it's risky."
"Using my weapon without near limitless energy—"
"I'll take it."
Dranexx blinked.
"Seriously? You could die if you don't have enough energy to control it."
Scorpy's eyes remained firm.
"I'll take the risk."
He paused for a moment.
"But first… why do you want to help me?"
Dranexx shrugged.
"Simple."
A grin slowly appeared.
"I want to see some entertainment from you two."
"Hahahahaha."
Scorpy frowned slightly.
"Ridiculous… but fine. I'm ready."
"World of Calvary — Manifest."
A dimensional ripple spread outward.
Then a sword appeared in Dranexx's hand.
One glance was enough to tell the weapon was beyond ordinary.
It granted its wielder access to Absolute Void Power.
Dark void energy circulated around the blade's edge endlessly.
Dranexx glanced at it briefly.
"Oh… this will do."
He tossed it toward Scorpy.
"Don't blame me if you die."
Scorpy caught the sword carefully.
Wait… did he just manifest a sword from nowhere?
His eyes widened slightly.
That's void energy… no way.
He stared at the blade intensely.
If I hold that weapon the risk is death but maybe if I use my Unique Skill at full power… I can wield it.
Yes.
It should work.
Scorpy tightened his grip.
"I'm ready."
"Alright. Catch."
"Thank you."
The moment Scorpy fully grabbed the sword
BOOM!!
A terrifying surge of power exploded from his body.
His aura skyrocketed violently.
He had now reached a level capable of challenging… even surpassing a Monarch.
Grandmasters could no longer ignore his existence.
But there was one problem.
The power was consuming him.
"Damn… this is too much…"
His body trembled violently.
"I can't stand it."
"Nah. You can."
Dranexx smiled calmly.
"I know you will."
He looked directly at him.
"That's why I gave you that weapon. I wouldn't give you something you couldn't handle."
Akube stared at Scorpy quietly.
"Hmm…"
A grin slowly spread across his face.
"I don't know what you did, Dranexx… but thank you."
A dangerous aura leaked from his body.
"This will finally be a thrilling fight."
"Yeah… but try not to lose."
Dranexx smirked.
"You still haven't fully understood your skill yet."
Akube's expression shifted slightly.
"So your chance of winning is 50% now. And his chance is also 50%."
Dranexx chuckled.
"It's a coin flip."
He glanced toward Scorpy.
"Of course if he gains control of that weapon."
A dark smile formed on his face.
"If he doesn't?"
"He dies."
"Hahahahaha."
Akube stared at him blankly.
"You're an idiot for giving him that weapon."
"I wasn't thinking."
"Hahaha."
"Hey! Don't underestimate me."
Akube smirked slightly.
"Oh… I guess I need to get serious then."
"He's gaining control over it, Aku. While you're at it… take him down before his evolution completes."
"Evolution?"
"Yes."
Dranexx folded his arms.
"As he gains control of the power… he's evolving."
He looked toward Scorpy.
"He didn't have an Ultimate Ability before."
A grin spread across his face.
"But now?He will acquire one soon."
"Oh… I see"
"Cetra."
A celestial sword materialized in Akube's hand.
A blade capable of negating the laws of reality itself through sheer will.
"AHHHHH… let's get started!"
Dark energy exploded around Scorpy.
"This power flowing through me…"
He pointed his sword toward Akube.
"I can't lose to you!"
Akube smirked.
"Don't be so sure, buddy."
"Bring it on."
Just as they were about to clash Dranexx snapped his hand.
Time froze instantly.
Neither of them could move.
"You two can't fight here."
He looked around calmly.
"You'll destroy this world."
A massive dimensional space opened behind him.
"Fight here instead."
He pointed toward it.
"My No-Realm."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"A realm I just created for you two."
Dark cosmic energy circulated endlessly throughout the space.
"Fight there so the mortal world isn't destroyed."
He folded his arms.
"Everything here is under my control."
Dranexx smirked.
"You can fight to your heart's content."
"I'll just sit back and observe."
Akube laughed softly.
"It seems every time I think I'm one step closer to you… you remind me why you're superior."
A confident grin appeared on his face.
"But I'll get there."
"Trust me."
He pointed his sword toward Scorpy.
"For now… let me deal with this guy first."
"Come at me."
"You'll regret ever challenging me."
Scorpy smirked.
"Don't make promises you can't keep."
BOOM!!
They clashed instantly.
Sword against sword.
Every strike held enough power to destroy stars.
Their auras shook reality itself.
To Dranexx, it felt like child's play.
But outside this realm?
The mortal world would already be completely destroyed.
Dranexx's No-Realm wasn't just large.
It was an entire universe in size.
As the battle continued…Scorpy kept evolving.
Adapting.
Growing stronger.
Slowly overwhelming Akube.
"What's the matter? Losing stamina?"
Akube wiped blood from the corner of his mouth before grinning.
"Not a chance."
A terrifying aura burst from his body.
"Now you'll witness 50% of my true power."
Scorpy's eyes widened.
"You were holding back?!"
A grin spread across his face.
"Don't ever hold back."
He pointed his sword toward Akube.
"Give me everything you've got."
"With pleasure."
"Ashborn Slade."
Akube's sword Cetra became coated with nova-star particles.
The moment he swung the entire realm trembled violently.
Even Dranexx's laws within the No-Realm were being overridden.
The slash tore through space itself toward Scorpy.
When Scorpy blocked it
BOOM!!!
The shockwave shook the entire No-Realm.
Dranexx watched with excitement.
"Crazy…"
A grin spread across his face.
"I was right to create this realm."
He looked around the shaking dimensions calmly.
"Otherwise the mortal world would've been destroyed long ago."
His eyes remained fixed on the battle.
"What insane power growth."
He looked toward Scorpy.
"Scorpy is still mid-evolution and fighting with perfect durability thanks to the sword I gave him."
Then his gaze shifted toward Akube.
"Meanwhile Akube is still not using his full strength."
Dranexx narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Either he's enjoying the battle or he still hasn't mastered his ability."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"That's the only explanation."