A brilliant portal floated in the middle of an endless void. Its surface rippled like water as streams of light flowed across it.After a few moments, a figure stepped through.
Ye Xian slowly walked out of the portal and landed on solid ground.
The portal behind him immediately closed with a low humming sound.
For several seconds, Ye Xian simply stood there and looked around.
The place was unlike anything he had ever seen before. The sky was filled with countless stars despite it being daytime.
Gigantic mountains floated in the distance.
Golden rivers flowed through the air itself.
Ancient ruins covered the horizon, giving the world an atmosphere that felt both beautiful and mysterious.
Ye Xian scratched his head.
Ye Xian:
"Where exactly am I?"
"This doesn't look like any place I've visited before."
He cautiously took a few steps forward.The air felt strangely heavy.
Not oppressive.
Just… powerful.
As if the world itself possessed a will of its own.
Then suddenly—
A familiar notification appeared before his eyes.
Ding.
A translucent blue screen materialized.
Ye Xian looked toward it.
His expression immediately changed.
[Final Quest: Defeat The Absolute Creator]
Silence.
Ye Xian blinked.
Then blinked again.
He reread the words several times.
Ye Xian:
"The Absolute Creator?"
"What does that even mean?"
He folded his arms and stared at the screen.
Ye Xian:
"Defeat?"
"Who exactly am I supposed to defeat?"
"And what kind of title is 'The Absolute Creator'?"
"That sounds less like a person and more like some ridiculous final boss from a game."
The moment those words left his mouth—
His instincts suddenly screamed.
Danger.
Ye Xian's entire body tensed.
His battle experience immediately kicked in. The atmosphere around him changed. The wind stopped moving.
The world became silent.
Slowly, Ye Xian raised his head toward the sky.
And froze.
Far above him was a gigantic golden dragon.
Its scales shined brighter than the sun.
Each movement caused space itself to tremble.
The dragon's presence alone was enough to make ordinary beings collapse from fear.
Yet what truly captured Ye Xian's attention wasn't the dragon.
It was the person standing on top of it.
A mysterious figure covered in glowing light. His face couldn't be seen. His body was hidden beneath a radiant aura.
Yet despite that—
Ye Xian could feel it.
Power.
An overwhelming amount of power.
A power that surpassed everything he had ever encountered.
The glowing figure slowly looked down.
Their eyes met.
Then—
The figure vanished.
Ye Xian's pupils shrank.
Ye Xian:
"He's gone—"
BOOOOOOOOM!!!
A fist suddenly slammed into Ye Xian's stomach.
The impact shattered the ground beneath him.
Mountains exploded in the distance.
Shockwaves spread across the world.
Ye Xian was launched through the sky like a cannonball.
Blood sprayed from his mouth.
Yet before he could recover—
The figure appeared behind him.
Another strike.
BOOM!
A kick followed.
BOOM!
Then a palm strike.
BOOOM!!
Ye Xian was sent crashing through mountain after mountain.
Dust clouds filled the sky.
The entire world shook from their battle.
Ye Xian barely managed to stabilize himself.
His body was already covered in wounds.
Blood dripped from his forehead.
His arms trembled from the impacts.
Yet his eyes remained locked onto the glowing figure.
Ye Xian:
"He's fast!"
The mysterious figure instantly appeared before him again.
Another attack arrived.
Ye Xian blocked at the last moment.
Even so, the force behind the attack shattered the ground beneath his feet.
Ye Xian gritted his teeth.
Ye Xian:
"And strong!"
BOOOM!!
A second attack sent him flying backward.
Ye Xian slammed into a cliff.
The cliff immediately collapsed.
Chunks of stone rained from the sky.
Ye Xian slowly stood back up.
His breathing had become heavier.
Yet instead of fear—
There was admiration in his eyes.
Ye Xian:
"He's really amazing."
"Not only is he strong…"
The glowing figure attacked once again.
A punch.
A feint.
A counter.
A palm strike.
A sweep.
Every movement flowed perfectly into the next.
There wasn't a single wasted action.
Not a single unnecessary movement.
Everything was precise.
Everything was refined.
Ye Xian barely managed to react.
Even then, he continued getting pushed back.
Ye Xian:
"Each of his attacks is elaborate."
"Every attack is connected to another."
"It's like watching a master artist paint."
He blocked another strike.
His arm cracked from the impact.
Ye Xian winced.
Ye Xian:
"Each of the attacks are done with techniques."
"They aren't simple punches or kicks."
"Every movement contains experience."
"Every attack contains countless years of practice."
The glowing figure spun and delivered another devastating kick.
BOOOM!!
Ye Xian crashed into the ground.
The earth split apart beneath him.
A giant crater appeared.
Ye Xian coughed blood.
His entire body ached.
Yet he couldn't stop himself from speaking.
Ye Xian:
"Just how hard does one have to train?"
"How many life-and-death battles must someone survive before becoming this skillful?"
"How many years did it take?"
"How many enemies did he fight?"
His eyes widened.
For the first time in a long while—
He felt small.
Not because his opponent was stronger.
But because his opponent represented something beyond strength.
Perfection.
The glowing figure continued attacking.
Ye Xian found himself pushed further and further into a corner.
Blood covered his clothes.
His body was filled with injuries.
Every muscle screamed in pain.
Yet he refused to fall.
Ye Xian clenched his fists.
Ye Xian:
"But I won't lose just like this!"
His aura exploded outward.
The ground beneath him shattered.
Ye Xian:
"The stats that I've brought to their limits…"
"The combat abilities I've spent years developing…"
"The countless battles I've survived…"
"They weren't for nothing!"
The glowing figure remained silent.
Watching.
Waiting.
Ye Xian wiped the blood from his face.
Ye Xian:
"Even if his stats greatly overpower mine…"
"Even if I'm completely outmatched…"
His eyes burned with determination.
Ye Xian:
"I still have a chance of winning!"
With a roar, Ye Xian charged forward.
Everything he possessed was poured into a single attack.
His speed reached its limit.
His power reached its limit.
His body screamed as he pushed beyond his own capabilities.
BOOOM!!!
His fist passed directly through the glowing figure.
Ye Xian froze.
His attack had done nothing.
Not even a scratch.
Instead—
Blood suddenly erupted from Ye Xian's own body.
New wounds appeared.
His condition worsened instantly.
Ye Xian nearly collapsed.
Yet strangely—
He smiled.
Ye Xian:
"He might be an enemy…"
"But I respect him."
He slowly raised his head.
Looking directly at the mysterious figure.
Ye Xian:
"If…"
"If I can become strong as well…"
"If I can one day reach that level…"
"Then maybe…"
"Maybe I'll finally understand what true strength is."
For the first time since the battle began—
The mysterious figure moved differently.
There was no hostility.
No killing intent.
No pressure.
The figure simply stepped forward.
Then gently placed a hand on Ye Xian's head.
Ye Xian froze.
The gesture felt strangely familiar.
Warm.
Comforting.
Like something from long ago.
Then a gentle voice spoke.
???:
"Did you enjoy the game?"
Ye Xian's eyes widened.
Ye Xian:
"!? Game?"
The mysterious figure chuckled softly.
???:
"You were pretty amazing."
"You kept getting back up."
"You refused to give up."
"You surpassed every obstacle placed before you."
"You did well."
The moment Ye Xian heard that voice—
His heart skipped a beat.
He knew that voice.
It was impossible.
Yet unmistakable.
Ye Xian slowly looked up.
Confusion filled his face.
Ye Xian:
"Dad…?"
The glowing figure remained silent.
A gentle smile could almost be seen beneath the light.
Then another portal appeared behind Ye Xian.
The mysterious figure lightly pushed him toward it.
Ye Xian:
"W-Wait!"
"Dad!"
"What's going on!?"
"Who are you!?"
The figure only smiled.
???:
"However…"
"You still have a long way to go."
Ye Xian reached forward.
Trying to stop himself.
Trying to ask more questions.
But it was too late.
The portal swallowed him whole.
Everything faded into darkness.
"AH!"
Ye Xian suddenly sat upright.
His desk rattled loudly.
Several classmates turned toward him.
He blinked repeatedly.
The familiar classroom came into view.
Sunlight entered through the windows.
A teacher was writing on the blackboard.
Everything looked normal.
Ye Xian stared blankly.
Then rubbed his forehead.
Ye Xian:
"What a strange dream."
"Did I play too many games?"
He laughed awkwardly.
Ye Xian:
"I can't believe I got lost in some weird dungeon…"
"And somehow Dad became the final boss."
He leaned back into his chair.
Yet deep inside—
The dream felt far too real.
Meanwhile…
On the rooftop of the school.
A mysterious figure stood alone.
The wind gently blew past him.
He stared toward the horizon.
???:
"To think the Vestige of Holy Astoria that was neglected within the Territory of Absolute could be used in this manner."
"Interesting."
"Very interesting."
The figure smiled slightly.
???:
"However, it isn't time yet."
"He'll eventually learn how to use his powers properly."
"He simply lacks experience."
The figure crossed his arms.
???:
"Even without understanding anything…"
"He still defeated the soldiers."
"He still opened the gate."
"He still continued moving forward after failing countless times."
"Just like his father."
The figure quietly disappeared.
High above the clouds—
A magnificent golden dragon flew across the sky.
Standing atop the dragon were two figures.
Chaos Tenno.
And his wife, Rowena Gaves.
The wind blew through Rowena's hair as she gazed at the scenery below.
A gentle smile appeared on her face.
Rowena:
"It's been a while since I've seen this sight."
"The world really is beautiful from up here."
She turned toward her husband.
Rowena:
"Darling?"
"What are you thinking about?"
Chaos Tenno remained silent for a moment.
Then he smiled.
Opening a small golden box.
Inside was a beautiful necklace.
Rowena's eyes widened.
Chaos Tenno:
"This is our sixteenth anniversary present."
"Honey…"
"Go back home first."
Rowena looked surprised.
Chaos Tenno carefully placed the necklace around her neck.
Then he gently pulled her closer.
Their lips met.
A long and passionate kiss.
When they finally separated, Rowena's cheeks were slightly red.
Chaos Tenno smiled warmly.
Then suddenly—
Crack.
The necklace shattered.
A golden light immediately surrounded Rowena.
Rowena blinked.
Rowena:
"Huh?"
Chaos Tenno:
"I'll be right behind you."
Rowena stared at him.
Concern appeared in her eyes.
Rowena:
"You won't take long, right?"
"I'll be waiting for you, darling."
Chaos Tenno nodded.
Chaos Tenno:
"I promise."
Rowena smiled gently.
Then vanished within the golden light.
The sky became silent.
Chaos Tenno stood alone.
Then—
A massive portal suddenly appeared before him.
Darkness poured from the opening.
The atmosphere instantly became heavy.
Existences possessing great power were often noticed by horrible things lurking beyond reality.
And Chaos Tenno was one of the strongest beings in existence.
He sighed.
Chaos Tenno:
"Hoo…"
"Arise."
His golden eyes slowly opened.
Chaos Tenno:
"So they finally arrived."
The portal trembled violently.
Countless monstrous roars echoed from within.
Chaos Tenno's expression remained calm.
Then he raised one hand.
Chaos Tenno:
"Arise."
BOOOOOOOM!!!
Reality trembled.
Space shattered.
Time distorted.
And behind Chaos Tenno—
Endless Dragons appeared.
Countless Shadows emerged.
Infinite Creations manifested from nothingness.
An army capable of destroying worlds filled the heavens.
The portal shook.
The creatures inside suddenly hesitated.
For the first time—
They felt fear.
Chaos Tenno slowly smiled.
Chaos Tenno:
"Come."
"I'll show you why this world still exists."
The golden dragon roared.
The sky split apart.
And thus—
Chaos Tenno went to Outer Space.
The Story is Finally Completed.