Chapter 64: The Storm Crown Ascension
Thunder roared like a dragon's scream as the first bolt of heavenly lightning crashed down upon the obsidian vault. Kael stood at the center of it all, arms outstretched, Fangblade buried in the molten chest of the Tyrant Warlord. The boss's body trembled, suspended in a moment between life and annihilation, as divine wrath exploded overhead.
> [Tyrant Warlord Defeated: EXP Gained — 10,000,000] [Heaven Tribulation Initiated: Sunbound Breakthrough In Progress] [Sin Points Gained: +500]
Kael's scream was lost in the rumble of the heavens. Lightning carved through him, tearing flesh and burning soul. His skin cracked with divine energy, bones humming with suppressed force. The power of ascension wasn't a blessing—it was a punishment earned.
Beside him, Evelyne flung her hands skyward, forming a barrier of shimmering frost and pale flame. Her voice cut through the storm. "He needs grounding! I'll anchor his soul!"
Thalaria rose beside her, both palms glowing with lightning sigils. "And I'll catch heaven's anger!"
The next bolt slammed into her. She didn't flinch. Her own lightning roared in defiance and channeled the divine charge harmlessly into the ground.
> [Harem Bond (Active): Evelyne, Thalaria — 30% Stat Share Active] [Synergy Formed: Elemental Conduction Stabilized]
Kael's body lifted from the ground—hovering, trembling, his aura exploding outward in golden arcs. The tribulation clouds doubled in mass.
> [Final Strike Incoming — 5 Seconds] [WARNING: Unknown entity influencing tribulation]
Then it struck.
A colossal column of violet lightning, so wide it cracked the vault walls, surged down with godlike fury.
Kael vanished into its core.
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Outside the Vault – Sacred Pearl Dimension
Selene stood at the boundary of the forest, watching the storm. Her breath caught as she felt Kael's energy vanish for a heartbeat—then return stronger, louder.
Valeria looked up from her seated position beneath a tree. "He's still alive?"
Selene nodded slowly. "No... he's ascending."
Nysera narrowed her eyes toward the blackened horizon. "And someone else is watching."
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Back Within the Storm
When the final bolt cleared, Kael dropped to one knee, steam rising from his skin. His aura had changed—no longer merely radiant, it pulsed with authority. His eyes glowed gold, and the Fangblade was now humming in resonance with the heavens.
> [Breakthrough Successful] [Realm Advanced: Sunbound Realm — Tier 1/9] [System Level Up! → Level 21] [EXP: 19,880,000 / 22,080,000] [Sin Points Gained: +5,000] [System Unlock: Sin Point Store — Available]
"Sunbound..." Kael exhaled, rising fully. "So this is what it feels like to bear the sky."
Evelyne smiled faintly. "You almost didn't make it."
"But I did," he whispered, brushing her hand with his fingers. "Because you were here."
"And me," Thalaria added with a wink, her hair dancing with lingering static. "You owe me more than gratitude."
Kael smirked. "Then maybe I'll repay it… after I clear the rest of this vault."
The vault floor beneath them trembled violently.
Dozens—no, hundreds—of glyphs began glowing across the obsidian walls. From each sigil, portals ignited. Monsters poured out: from skeletal serpents to shadowborn reavers, the vault was now a sea of killing intent.
> [Monster Surge Activated — Total Enemies Detected: 472] [EXP Reward Per Kill: 500,000] [Sin Point Drop Rate Increased] [Loot Tier: Divine-Enhanced]
Kael's eyes gleamed like a star reborn.
"This is my proving ground."
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Meanwhile — Outside the Dimension
In the town of Velcira, Selene, Nysera, and Valeria sat under the moonlight, watching stars shimmer across the dark sea. For the first time in days, silence reigned.
Valeria looked sideways. "Do you miss him already?"
Selene's lips curled into a faint smile. "More than you can imagine."
Nysera pulled her knees to her chest. "I keep reaching out… just hoping I'll hear his voice."
"I feel him," Selene said. "In the storm. In the air. He's fighting harder than ever."
Valeria stood, brushing herself off. "Then we should be stronger too."
They all nodded.
Together.
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Chapter End Status Panel
[STATUS WINDOW: KAEL VIREN]
System Level: 21
EXP: 19,880,000 / 22,080,000
Realm: Sunbound Realm — Tier 1/9
HP: 14,400 / 14,400
Mana: 16,700 / 16,700
Base Stats (+60% passive harem link, +30% active bond, +20% Physique Buff, +500% Divine Weapon Buff):
Strength: 188 → 338 ×1.1 ×1.3 ×5 = 2,406
Endurance: 172 → 309 ×1.3 = 401
Willpower: 196 → 314 ×1.3 = 408
Charm: 218 → 348 ×1.3 = 452
Intellect: 164 → 263 ×1.3 = 341
Dexterity: 176 → 282 ×1.1 ×1.3 ×5 = 2,011
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Bonded Wives (Realms | Elements):
Evelyne — Moonglade Realm — Tier 8/9 — Ice / Lunar Flame
Selene — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 9/9 — Shadow / Moon
Thalaria — Sunbound Realm — Tier 3/9 — Lightning
Nysera — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 1/9 — Blood / Curse
Valeria — Skyshatter Realm — Tier 3/9 — Nature / Wind
> [EXP Share Active — 50% EXP from Partner Kills]
[Passive Stat Bonus from Wives (60%) — Active: Evelyne, Thalaria (+30%)]
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[PET PANEL]
Emberfang — Flame Tiger Cub (Tier 3) — Ash Devourer — Outside Dimension
Vira — Sky Serpent Hatchling (Tier 2) — Storm Pulse — Resting
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Cultivation Realms:
1. Initiate
2. Essence Drawn
3. Veinwoven
4. Soulroot
5. Starforged
6. Sunbound ← Current
7. Moonglade
8. Skyshatter
9. Worldpiercer
10. Heaven's Echo
11. Celestiaflame
12. Worldbreaker
13. Eternal Crown
14.....