My attributes are increasing infinitely Chapter 511: Arriving in the divine realm
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Ethan stood amidst the wreckage of the bakery, the only soul in the devastated shop. Shards of glass crunched beneath his boots as the morning sun streamed through the fractured windows, illuminating motes of dust suspended in the air.
"Next," he murmured to himself. "The god realm."
With that, he dissolved from the shop, leaving behind an empty, silent space, only the faintest echo of his recent presence remaining.
Outside the tower, far beyond the confines of the cycle of reincarnation, two supreme primordial gods were seated upon thrones formed from solidified cosmic law. Their immense forms flickered and shifted like storm-tossed clouds, yet their gazes remained piercingly sharp and intensely focused. They had witnessed all that had transpired.
"What is amiss with him?" one inquired, his voice a deep, resonant echo laden with the weight of countless ages. "How can we no longer sense him? Moments ago, he was as clear as glass to our perception. Now, he is but a shadow. I can perceive his form, yet I cannot fathom his essence. His actions elude my prediction. It is as if he has stepped outside the river of causality."
The second god remained in contemplation for a prolonged silence, his eyes, like twin suns blazing with cold, calculating light, narrowed. "I am uncertain. However, I find it deeply unsettling. Let us eliminate him. I am receiving an ominous premonition. Something has fundamentally shifted within that youth. His threat level has escalated far beyond our projections."
The first god slowly shook his colossal head. "You are aware that direct entry is forbidden to us. The tower strictly prohibits our personal intervention. We may dispatch hunters or subtly manipulate circumstances, but we cannot breach those sanctified confines ourselves. The regulations are absolute."
"Then let us place a bounty upon his head," the second god declared. "Within the divine realm, and across all other races. Let it be widely known that his life carries a reward sufficient to entice even the most hesitant of entities. He emanates an excessively dangerous aura. We cannot permit his unchecked growth."
Abruptly, Ethan materialized within the god realm.
He found himself standing upon a verdant hill, gazing down upon an expansive valley. In the distance, the opulent estates of the prominent clans were visible. His primary objective was clear: locate Rose. He needed to ascertain her current circumstances before all else.
Closing his eyes, Ethan broadened his senses, and the world around him dissolved into pure data. Every living being, every flow of Qi, every concealed chamber and clandestine refuge was laid bare. He sifted through this information with an almost mechanical precision, diligently searching for the unique signature of Rose's existence.
Meanwhile, beyond the tower's veil, the two supreme gods directed their attention towards a higher authority. Before them, a colossal gateway shimmered into existence, intricately woven from threads of pure light and profound shadow. This represented the true nexus of the tower's entrance.
"We, the twin guardians of the tower, seek permission to integrate the current reincarnation world into the divine realm," they proclaimed in unison. "We humbly request your assent."
An extended silence followed. Then, a voice, ancient and imbued with an unfathomable detachment, emanated from the other side of the gateway. "Permission granted. However, you are forbidden from actively pursuing any contestants. The tower's edicts remain inviolable for all within its dominion."
A sinister smile spread across the faces of the two supreme gods. The restriction posed no impediment. They had no need to hunt the contestants themselves; others would readily undertake the task for them.
With a swift gesture, they commanded. The god realm associated with the reincarnation world quaked violently. The very fabric of existence contorted and folded as the realm was violently excised from its original position and violently grafted onto the periphery of the true divine realm. From within, the transition appeared seamless, but to the celestial observers, it was a brutal act of cosmic alteration.
As the god realm was merely of primordial grade, it was relegated to the most remote sector of the true divine realm—a minor domain, almost an afterthought, yet undeniably now a part of the grander cosmic tapestry.
Following this, they unleashed the bounty. A palpable wave of divine energy surged across the newly incorporated realm, carrying a proclamation destined to resonate universally. Slay Ethan and his kin, deliver their heads to the supreme gods, and receive a reward that would propel any entity to a transcendent level of existence.
Ethan bore witness to the unfolding events.
From his vantage point on the hill within the god realm, he observed the integration process. He felt the bounty descend like a noose cast over his very being. He understood that every avaricious hand within the divine realm would soon grasp for him.
Yet, he remained silent. He allowed it to unfold.
For his ultimate objective was, in fact, the divine realm itself.
Within the esteemed Windsor Clan, Rose sat in solitary contemplation within her cultivation chamber. Here, she was a being of primordial standing, both revered and feared in equal measure. Her innate talent had elevated her family's standing, and her formidable strength had silenced all opposition. Nevertheless, at this precise moment, an unsettling sensation washed over her.
The ambient Qi surrounding her had inexplicably shifted. The very walls of her chamber seemed altered, and the prevailing flow of spiritual energy had subtly changed its course. It was as if the entire world had subtly reoriented itself while her attention was momentarily diverted.
Rising to her feet, she approached the door. An uproar filled the hallway outside. Servants hurried past with worried faces, while Elders conversed in hushed, urgent clusters. It was evident that a significant event was unfolding.
Rose proceeded to the main hall, where the family patriarch stood before a grand window overlooking the clan's grounds. His posture was rigid, yet his shoulders betrayed a discernible tension.
"Ancestor, you summoned me?" Rose inquired.
The patriarch turned, his gaze ancient and weary, yet sharp with apprehension. "Indeed. A change has occurred. Though its nature remains unclear, the very bedrock of our existence has shifted. Go, venture outside, and ascertain the situation. I require intelligence."
"As you command," Rose replied. The patriarch dematerialized, leaving her in solitude.
Gazing through the window, Rose observed distant, newly formed mountains where none had previously stood. Unfamiliar skies and celestial bodies now dotted the horizon. The world had transformed, and a chilling premonition suggested this alteration heralded only turmoil.
Across the various clans of the God Realm, the children of the god race, who had been confined to the reincarnation world, suddenly sensed a familiar resonance – the divine energy of their true home, the Divine Realm.
Excitement surged through them.
"Hahaha, we have returned home!" they exclaimed, their voices echoing in joyous celebration.
Ethan observed the children of the god clan. Once his adversaries, they now seemed as insignificant as ants before him.
"I must gather Rose and the others before the hunters arrive. The Divine Realm remains formidable, and should I face all those scoundrels, I will need to employ one of the Supreme Gods to duplicate his level."
"It would have been advantageous," he mused, "if I could also replicate the levels of my allies when necessary."
At this juncture, his actual prowess was akin to that of a proto-deity.
Upon ascending to level 101, his strength would transcend into the domain of True Gods.
With a single stride, Ethan materialized near the Windsor family's estate.
Rose stood there, diligently attempting to comprehend the unfolding events.
Ethan’s lips curved into a smile as he looked at her.
"First, I shall complete our marriage ceremony. Then, vengeance will be mine."