socalfunplaces Chapter 60: Trial of Fate! The Call of the Unknown Abyss
Chapter 60: Trial of Fate! The Call of the Unknown Abyss
In the void, Isaac stood silently within the core of the rules, the golden light surrounding him still dazzling. The interference of the higher-dimensional alliance was completely suppressed, and the entire multidimensional universe returned to tranquility. However, Isaac's gaze did not relax for a moment.
[System notification: The stability of the multidimensional universe has been restored to 100%, and high-dimensional interference has been completely ruled out. However, abnormal fluctuations have been detected in an unknown region, suspected to be related to the dimensional abyss.]
"The dimensional abyss?" Isaac frowned. It was an unfamiliar term. He didn't like the unknown that was beyond his control, but he also understood that as the ruler of the rules, any threat must be nipped in the bud.
"System, explain the nature of the dimensional abyss," he asked in a cold voice.
[Ding! The Dimensional Abyss is a hidden realm within the multidimensional universe, existing at the boundary between order and chaos. Its nature is unknown, and it may contain undefined forces from the multidimensional universe. System suggestion: Explore with caution.]
“Undefined power…” Isaac murmured to himself, his gaze deep. He knew that the existence of the dimensional abyss meant that the rules were not yet fully formed. Therefore, he had to personally go and eliminate all uncertainties.
“Very well, I’d like to see what this so-called abyss holds.” Isaac sneered, and a golden light flashed in his hand, opening a rift leading to the abyss.
The rift contained a realm completely severed from time and space. The moment Isaac stepped into it, his ability to perceive rules seemed to be compressed to its limit. This space had no up, down, left, or right, and even no clear concept of "existence"; everything seemed illusory and unreal.
"System, maintain the full operation of the core rules. I need to maintain absolute stability," Isaac said coldly.
[Ding! The core rules are in operation, and the host's state has been elevated to 'absolute balance'.]
Golden light spread around Isaac, enveloping him in a radiant glow. This glow, like a fortress, isolated him from all interference from the abyss.
However, as he advanced, a deep roar suddenly came from all directions. The sound seemed to come from the depths of the universe, filled with endless pressure and coldness.
Isaac stopped, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily. He saw countless ethereal tentacles emerging from the darkness, like a sleeping behemoth awakening.
“Isaac…” A cold voice suddenly rang out, directly entering his mind.
Isaac's gaze sharpened slightly. He quickly assumed a defensive stance and asked in a cold voice, "Who's playing tricks?"
The voice didn't answer directly, but instead said with endless mockery, "You think you've got everything under control? Fate is nothing but a false lie, and the abyss is the true starting point."
"The beginning of the abyss?" Isaac sneered, the golden light around him suddenly condensing into countless spears, pointing directly at the tentacles. "Then, let me see what secrets you're hiding!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the spear in his hand flew out suddenly, instantly tearing apart those ethereal tentacles. However, the tentacles did not disappear; instead, they quickly reformed, transforming into a huge phantom standing in the abyss.
The phantom's form was indistinct; its body was like a thick black mist, without any physical form, yet it exuded an aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
“Isaac,” the phantom said in a low voice, “you reshape the rules, yet you do not know the true source of the rules. The Abyss is the root of all rules, and your so-called destiny is nothing but a byproduct of the Abyss.”
Isaac snorted coldly, his gaze icy, unmoved by the other's words: "What does origin matter? The rules will always belong to the strongest. And I have already surpassed everything."
"Surpass?" The phantom let out a low laugh. "In that case, let me see if you truly deserve this confidence."
As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom suddenly unfurled countless tentacles, lunging towards Isaac. These tentacles moved at a breathtaking speed, each carrying a terrifying corrosive power, attempting to directly destroy the core of the rules.
Isaac waved his hands, and golden light quickly condensed into a massive barrier, blocking all the tentacles. However, the tentacles began to erode the barrier, attempting to dismantle it bit by bit.
"System, upgrade the core rules to their limit," Isaac commanded coldly.
[Ding! The core rules have been upgraded to their limit. Current state: Infinite Barrier.]
As the system notification appeared, the golden light barrier strengthened again, repelling all the tentacles. Isaac sneered, conjuring a massive lightsaber in his hand, and slashed fiercely at the phantom.
The lightsaber sliced through the void, cleaving the phantom in two. However, the split phantom did not dissipate; instead, it quickly merged back into its original form.
“Isaac, you cannot kill me,” the phantom sneered. “The Abyss is the source of the rules, and I am the embodiment of the Abyss. As long as the rules exist, I will live forever.”
"Immortal?" Isaac's gaze turned cold. He flicked his finger, and a golden light shot out, striking the core of the phantom.
"Unfortunately, I don't need to kill you," Isaac sneered. "The embodiment of the abyss? Since you are the source of the rules, then you should return to the control of the rules!"
As his words fell, the phantom's body suddenly began to tremble violently. Golden light, like countless tiny chains, swiftly pierced through the phantom's body, binding it firmly in place.
"Isaac!" the phantom roared angrily, "You'll regret this! The Abyss will not yield to any rules!"
"Whether the abyss submits or not is not up to you," Isaac said coldly. He clenched his fist, and the chains tightened rapidly, compressing the phantom into a tiny point of light.
After the light spot was sealed, the entire abyss began to tremble violently, as if the very nature of this space was changing.
[System Notification: The Abyss Core has been taken control; current dimensional stability has increased to 120%. The Rule Domain has received additional enhancements.]
Isaac nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over every corner of the abyss. Although the danger had been eliminated, he still sensed a deeper force lurking in the shadows.
"System, analyze the essence of the abyss," he said coldly.
[Ding! Analysis complete: The Abyss is a hidden region outside the multidimensional universe, its essence being the intersection of rules and chaos. It is recommended that the host fully integrate it into the rule system to prevent future anomalies.]
“Very good.” Isaac stretched out his hand, and golden light surged from his palm, quickly covering the entire abyss.
As the power of the rules spread, the darkness within the abyss was gradually dispelled, and a new radiance began to replace the former chaos. This once uncontrollable realm was finally brought completely under Isaac's control.
“From this moment forward, the Abyss will also become part of the rules,” Isaac said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
Just as Isaac was about to leave the abyss, the system suddenly issued an alarm.
[Warning! Unknown signals detected from within the abyss, suspected to be a higher-level threat.]
Isaac's gaze instantly turned icy: "It seems there are still some restless things waiting for me."
Without a moment's hesitation, he turned and stepped deeper into the abyss. He knew that this trial was far from over.