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Chapter 173 - Journey to Divine Fang Universe

⚔️Scene: Battlefield Aftermath. The battlefield exhaled as the redirected strike dissolved into the void. Dust fell, silence pressed heavy against the battlefield. Void ling stood with his hands in his pockets, eyes glowing violet--calm, yet edged with quiet fury. His presence radiated authority as he addressed Reina Amethyra.

Void ling:

(Low, dangerous)

"Reina..."

Reina:

(Smirking, regal)

"King of Shadows... for now, this is settled. We retreat."

Void ling:

(Steady, cold)

"Do as you wish."

Natasha Verana touched her chest, trembling unable to speak. But spoke thou.

Natasha:

(Nervous, trembling)

"My Lord.."

Void ling:

(Gentle, reassuring)

"It's going to be okay, Nata. I'm here for you."

Reina turned, her aura folding back into shadow. And then she spoke to her surbordinates.

Reina:

(Commanding)

"We will return later. For now, let leave them alone... King of Void. We shall be back..."

Darkness swallowed her and her surbordinates whole. But Drakkan Crimson said one final word before he was gone.

Drakkan:

(Fierce, warning)

"Remember this, mortals--the next time we come, it will be war."

And with that, they were gone. Perished from existence.

😱Scene: Shocked and Reflection. Xun, Aria, Blazion, and Clara stood frozen, eyes wide. Clara trembled, unable to move.

Xun:

(Soft, comforting, hand on her head)

"It's alright, Clara."

Clara:

(Blushing, whispering)

"X-Xun..."

Xun:

(Smiling, calm)

"You're safe."

Ryder's Voice was grim, heavy with realization. And then spoke to himself.

Ryder:

(To himself)

"They compressed their energy so that the universe wouldn't shatter... yet she still outplayed us five. Next time they return i highly doubt is gonna be a simple fight. But rather a war."

Zero:

(To Ryder)

"Power alone won't win. We will need unity, Ryder. Strategy, resolve--or we'll fall. The next time theh return, is gonna be all out war."

Blaze:

(Determined)

"Then we prepare. No hesitation."

Natasha collapsed, panting in horror. Void ling this time appeared instantly at her side, pulling her into his arms.

Natasha:

(Blushing, shaken)

"Void ling-sama..."

Void ling:

(Calm, protective)

"It will be alright."

Natasha:

(Whispering)

"Will we win when they return?"

Void ling:

(Firm, resolute)

"Trust me--we will. I'll defeat her completely."

Natasha:

(Relieved, hugging him tightly)

"Yes, my lord."

Void ling:

(Deadpan, amused)

"You're squeezing me, Nata..."

Natasha:

(Blushing, and worried Deadpan)

"Ahh...sorry my lord..."

Soft laughter rippled through the battlefield, easing the tension. And with that. The day was ended with a Fight of Conflict... 🛁Scene: Ling Household--Lighthearted Moments. Later, Void ling bathed in his Household. From the bedroom. Seraphina brushed her hair and called out playfully.

Seraphina:

(Warm, teasing)

"Babe, do you need your towel?"

Void ling:

(Startled, embarrassed)

"Oh--damn, i forgot."

He cracked the door, taking the tower from her hand. Seraphina laughed, cheeks flushed. And spoke.

Seraphina:

(Romantic, teasing)

"Even a Transcendent God forgots his towel. Good thing you've got me to keep you human."

Nearby, Xun and Aria ate quietly, smiling at the domestic banter. As both were talking to each other. In the Bedroom. Void ling stepped out from the bathroom, hair damp, eyes thoughtful.

Void ling:

(Serious)

"We need to visit some universes."

Seraphina:

(Soft, supportive)

"Then I'll go with you."

Void ling:

(Asking)

"Right now?"

Seraphina:

(Smiling)

"Sure. Which one?"

Void ling:

(Considering)

"The Divine Fang Universe."

Seraphina:

(Raising a brow)

"Empress Yasha Arashi?"

Void ling:

(Nodding)

"Mhmm..."

Seraphina:

(Concerned)

"That universe is full of dragons..."

Void ling:

(Calm)

"Yes. But we must visit them too."

Seraphina:

(Decisive)

"Alright. Blaze and his wife will join us, right?

Void ling:

(Soft)

"Yes."

She leaned her head against his face. And then Void ling spoke.

Void ling:

(Blushing, confused)

"Um...sweetheart, what's up?"

Seraphina:

(Smiling, firm)

"Blaze and his wife are coming because Blaze is our best friend. Got it?"

Void ling:

(Gently)

"I'll invite him--and liana."

Seraphina:

(Smiling)

"Then let's go before it's late."

Void ling:

(Playful)

"Let me put on casual clothes."

Seraphina:

(Laughing)

"Long dark sleeves are casual to you?"

Void ling:

(Deadpan, amused)

"Yes."

🌌Scene: Departure--Portal to Divine Fang.. Void ling, Seraphina, Blaze, and Liana gathered outside. And then Blaze spoke.

Blaze:

(Serious)

"Why exactly are we going to Divine Fang?"

Void ling:

(Direct)

"To meet Empress Yasha. To understand the dragons."

Blaze:

(Teasing)

"Don't you agree, Liana?"

Liana:

(Laughing)

"I guess.."

Blaze:

(Flustered)

"Babe! Don't agree with this fool!"

Void ling:

(Mocking)

"Huh? Big--headed fire baldy talking?"

Blaze:

(Deadpan, annoyed)

"Baldy? Then what are you?"

Seraphina:

(Sighing, amused)

"Will you two ever stop flirting?"

Void ling:

(In unsion, surprised)

"Huh?!"

Void ling:

(Calm)

"Jokes aside--i need to send word to the kingdoms. I'll be traversing to another universe."

He did. 💻 Scene: Messages Across Kingdoms. In the Emperor Dynasty, Natasha received the message.

Natasha:

(Blushing, whispering to her screen)

"Void ling--sama is leaving... i hope he return safe."

She kissed the computer softly. Shy to herself and then spoke one more time.

Natasha:

(Whispering)

"I love you, Void ling--sama. You'll forever be my ruler."

✨️Scene: The Dimension to the World. Back in the garden, Void ling and his companions stood ready. Seraphina snapped her fingers, her smile radiant.

Seraphina:

(Bright, commanding)

"Let's go, everyone!"

A vast huge dimension opened, swirling with light and shadow. Together, they stepped through. 🌌 Scene: Within the Dimension. The four moved through the swirling corridor of light and Shadow. The dimension stretched endlessly yet to folded upon itself like a living dimensional space-time.

Void ling:

(Calm, reflective)

"This dimension bends space differently. It shortens the journey by collapsing distance into layered folds. That's why it feels shorter."

Seraphina:

(Soft, curious)

"So the dimension itself is alive...bending realities for us?"

Liana:

(Deadpan, amused)

"Alive or not, it's making me dizzy."

Blaze:

(Focused, Watchful)

"We're almost there guys..."

Void ling:

(Explaining, steady)

"Now I understand your spatial manipulation dimension Seraphina. Because it feels shorter because the dimension compresses time. And we have reached there in seconds. For what could take years outside is only seconds here."

Liana:

(Smiling, thoughtful)

"Our speed is the collapsing of the cosmic map. By moving faster than the expansion of space itself, the distance between any two worlds—regardless of dimensional layer—becomes a single, instantaneous point."

Moment later, the dimension burst open. 🐲Scene: Arrival--Divine Fang Universe. They stepped into a vast, colossal universe. Endless dragons sat outside, wings folded like mountains. Even the citizens bore dragon scales across their skin. All eyes turned toward the four intruders.

Liana:

(Uneasy, whispering)

"Why are they staring at us like that?"

Seraphina:

(Calm, firm)

"Because we are not dragons."

Blaze:

(Shrugging, blunt)

"Figures. Outsiders always get the look."

Void ling:

(Hands in pockets, steady)

"Let's keep moving."

🀄Scene: Divine Fang Kingdom--Empress's Court. Sarao Shiratori noticed their presence. He rushed to Empress Yasha, bowing deeply.

Sarao:

(Urgent)

"My Empress...Void ling and his crew have arrived."

Empress Yasha:

(Surprised)

"Void ling? Emperor Void ling? What is he doing here?"

Reiko:

(Astonished)

"He's an emperor now?"

Dracona:

(Serious)

"He is. He has a wife...and children. Him, and that Blaze fellow."

Pyra:

(Soft, intrigued)

"Intresting..."

Empress Yasha:

(Calm, regal)

"Then we wait. We will give them a welcome worthy of dragons."

Scene: Streets of Divine Fan. The four walked through the dragon--lined streets. Suddenly, a dragon citizen blocked their path.

Dragon Citizen:

(Mocking)

"Hey, dude--who are you supposed to be?"

Void ling:

(Calm, direct)

"We are here to pay a visit."

Dragon Citizen:

(Insulting)

"Visit? You look weak. This isn't a place for shadows."

Seraphina:

(Sharp, protective)

"You have no right to insult my husband."

Dragon Citizen:

(Scoffing)

"Husband? You married this weakling?"

Seraphina:

(Cold, proud)

"Yes. And he is stronger than you'll ever know."

Dragon Citizen:

(Laughing, cruel)

"Stronger? Don't make me laugh."

Blaze:

(Firm, cutting in)

"Enough of this back and forth. Move aside so we can pass."

Dragon Citizen:

(Defiant)

"As you can see, only dragon--blooded humans here. You are neither. And we have backup--dragons on the mountains."

Liana:

(Angry, questioning)

"What is your deal with us?"

Dragon Citizen:

(Mocking)

"My deal? Outsiders don't belong. That's all."

Suddenly a beam of dragons breath surged from behind. Blaze noticed instantly. Void ling kept his pockets, never turning back. Blaze yawned casually--the beam instantly vanished into the nothingness. Shocking the crowd...Suddenly From the shadows, a figure stepped forward.

Draoncal:

(Smirking, impressed)

"Good job countering it. I assume you're fighter?"

Blaze:

(Direct, steady)

"Something like that."

Draoncal:

(Introducting)

"My name is Draoncal. I lead the streets of the dragons. What is your proposal in our universe?"

Blaze:

(Calm, blunt)

"We came to meet your Empress. Nothing more."

Draoncal:

(Challenging)

"Then face me. If you win, you may go. If you lose, you will serve us. Deal?"

Blaze:

(Looking at Void ling)

"Wanna fight him Void?"

Void ling:

(Smirked)

"Sure I guess."

Draoncal:

(Mocking)

"Him? He looks weak."

Void ling:

(Eyes glowing purple and smirked)

"Don't make your words, go against you."

Draoncal:

(Grinning)

"Get ready to be torn to pieces.!!"

⚡️Closing Beat

The streets trembled as Draoncal's challenge echoed. Dragons gathered, scales glinting like stars. Void Ling stood calm, hands in pockets, smirk unbroken. The duel was set—the King of Shadows against the Dragon of the Streets.

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