Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God Chapter 3954 - 1028 - Outside of God's Domain (Grand Finale)

Upon hearing the crowned woman’s report, the elven man displayed on the monitor ceased his attempt to clear the World Tower’s seventh floor.

“A Tier 7 expert actually took out that brat?” The elf, distinguished by a sapphire embedded in his forehead, looked stunned. “Moon, are you certain? Beyond the standard and elite ranks, every high-level executive within our three powers recognizes that Fist Emperor is the latest disciple of Remnant Flame. Who would be reckless enough to offend that old man, besides that lunatic woman who is always off pioneering?”

“A lunatic?” Sorrowful Moon let out a soft laugh at the elven man's description. “Laura will likely want a very long word with you once I share that comment.”

“Wait, didn’t those enemies leave her mortally wounded last time? Has she recovered already?” the elven man asked, his shock deepening.

“Do you really think someone like her would allow herself to remain unconscious? Just before she was crippled, she fragmented her consciousness and cast the pieces away. One of those shards has finally made its way back. I expect her to wake up within a few days,” Sorrowful Moon explained calmly.

“If it wasn't Laura, then which Tier 7 expert is responsible?” the elven man inquired.

“My apprentice reports that the individual is known as Black Flame, a newly ascended Advanced Sword God,” Sorrowful Moon replied, checking the notification in her hand.

“A fresh Advanced Sword God? What a bold rookie!” The elven man chuckled. “Still, this signifies the arrival of a new Tier 7 player. Why hasn't the Association sent us a notification yet?”

“That sector falls under Enos’s authority. She likely got buried in her duties and missed it,” Sorrowful Moon sighed. “I suppose I’ll have to be the one to inform her.”

“With a newcomer on the scene, does this mean one of us can finally head out for pioneering?” the elven man asked with clear excitement.

“That depends entirely on your ability to defeat Old Man Flame,” Sorrowful Moon said with a thin smile.

…

Void Sea, Abyss Workshop:

“Curse it! Why am I always the last person to get the news?! I’m going to get chewed out for this!” Enos grumbled, hurriedly retrieving a weathered silver token after scanning her latest message. “Black Flame? Is that the same kid from before? Isn’t he from the most recent world Laura pioneered? The potential there is surprisingly high.”

With those words, Enos vanished from the Abyss Workshop instantly.

…

Eternal Realm, primordial civilization city:

Inside the expansive Guild Leader’s Office at the Zero Wing Residence, Shi Feng let out a series of sighs as he reviewed the monthly progress reports for the Guild.

Since the conflict at the Twilight Fortress, Zero Wing’s scale had exploded over a thousandfold in a single month. Its commercial reach now spanned more than half the Eternal Realm, two-thirds of the Primordial Dragon Sanctuary, and dozens of other Realms. Calling Zero Wing a massive behemoth was now an understatement.

Furthermore, by partnering with the Seven Luminaries Alliance, Zero Wing had successfully toppled the powerful Nebula Consortium and seized the production technology for Stardew. Zero Wing’s shortage of Stardew was now a thing of the past.

Because of this nearly bottomless reservoir of Stardew, the core executives of Zero Wing had advanced at an incredible pace. The Guild now boasted 40 experts at the sixth-floor standard. Gentle Snow and Aurebeth, a later addition to the Guild, had even reached the third stage of the sixth-floor standard. Once their Concentration hit the Pseudo-Tier 7 mark, Shi Feng would only need to provide a Chaos Creature for them to observe to give them a shot at Tier 7. Such growth would have been impossible for Zero Wing in his previous life.

Shi Feng pondered this, thinking back to his recent foray into the deep Void Sea.

In the last month, Shi Feng had unraveled another seal on the Shadow Incinerator. By combining it with the reconstructed Solomon’s Sword, he had evolved the Winter of Eternal Night into a top-tier Divine Artifact. However, because he lacked the Flame Dragon God’s Legacy, he couldn't tap into the full potential of the Flame God Set. This limitation made it impossible to hunt Chaos Creatures in the Void Sea, as they typically traveled in packs of a dozen or more.

Shi Feng was well aware of the talent within Zero Wing. Beyond Gentle Snow and Aurebeth, members like Hidden Soul, Fire Dance, Wordless Ember, Phoenix Rain, Fervent Samsara, and Red Frost all possessed Tier 7 potential. They simply required better gear and Chaos Creatures to study.

As Shi Feng sat lost in thought, the air in his office began to warp. Suddenly, a silver-haired female elf appeared. Her mere presence seemed to freeze the flow of time and space within the city. Among all the inhabitants, only Shi Feng remained largely unaffected by her aura.

An Advanced World? Shi Feng thought to himself.

He struggled to push his own Advanced World even an inch beyond his skin against the pressure of Enos’s World. It was evident that her mastery of the World was far superior to his own.

“Impressive for a rookie. You’ve just reached Tier 7, yet you’ve already mastered an Advanced World with such high compatibility. Are you sure you aren't some old monster in a new skin?” Enos remarked, eyeing Shi Feng as if he were a strange specimen.

“Lady Enos, to what do I owe the honor?” Shi Feng asked, curious about her arrival.

“I have a matter to discuss with you, and it is of the utmost importance,” Enos stated. “However, this location is unsuitable.”

She then tapped her ancient silver token against the floor, causing another distortion in space-time. Moments later, a stone door standing three meters tall manifested.

Looking at the door, Shi Feng sensed a weight so immense it seemed to make the entire Eternal Realm groan. It felt as though the door itself was heavier than the world.

“If you wish to discover the true nature of God’s Domain, follow me,” Enos said, pushing the door open. She stepped through and vanished without waiting for his consent.

“The true nature of God’s Domain?” Shi Feng gave a self-deprecating smile and followed her through the threshold.

The mystery of God’s Domain was a topic of endless speculation. It was common knowledge that it wasn't just a VR game, given its power to enhance the human brain. Shi Feng knew that if anyone were offered the chance to learn the truth, they would never turn it down.

…

As Shi Feng stepped through the stone gate, his vision went black, feeling as though he had lost consciousness. When he finally opened his eyes, the sight before him left him speechless.

He stood inside a compact data center. Streams of digital information pulsed through the room, centered around a holographic display showing several rows of data.

Reviewing the data, Shi Feng realized with a start that he didn't have a physical form; he was merely a holographic projection.

“Where are we?” Shi Feng asked, looking toward Enos, who also appeared as a projection beside him.

“God’s Domain!” Enos answered. “This is the place where you and your kind have been existing.”

“Are you telling me we’re all just simulations?” Shi Feng’s face twisted in distress. “Is even the real world I remember just a program?”

“Calm yourself. You aren't AI. Your consciousness was simply uploaded before the Great Destruction wiped out our home world,” Enos explained, trying to settle his nerves. “During the journey to this new planet, however, the evacuation pods were damaged and scattered across the surface. Some stayed in stasis, some activated, some were found by others, and some were destroyed. These accidents caused varying degrees of memory loss among the survivors.

“To stop further mental decay, the pods suppress certain memories while you live within God’s Domain. But because the pods have limited memory capacity, those without sufficient mental strength have their God’s Domain memories wiped periodically to start over.

“These pods were designed to restart human civilization, so they contain the tools to build new physical bodies,” Enos continued, gesturing to the main screen. “However, whether you are building a body or piloting mechas, you need immense willpower and mental strength. Reaching Tier 7 in God’s Domain is the baseline requirement.

“You are among the fortunate. Your pod hasn't been active for long, meaning it still has significant power. You have time to master mecha piloting or even build yourself a body. Though, this planet is dangerous. I wouldn't recommend wasting resources on a physical body until you are much stronger.

“Furthermore, every pod has a finite energy supply. You’ll need to scavenge for external power sources if you want to avoid going back into hibernation. Luckily, the area is littered with the wrecks of migration ships. New debris falls daily, so finding energy isn't impossible if you're cautious.

“This specific pod is lucky to have you. Per the Association’s rules, as the first Tier 7 player from this unit, you now have full ownership of this evacuation pod.

“The Association’s help is limited right now. If you want to survive on this world, we suggest you cultivate as many Tier 7 players as possible to ensure safety during outside operations.

“Also, this information is strictly for Tier 7 players. Do not reveal it. Good luck, and may the embers burn forever!”

With that, Enos vanished from Ember 06749, leaving a stunned Shi Feng to gaze at the reality surrounding him.

“Rebuilding civilization?”

Looking up at the stars through the pod’s transparent ceiling, Shi Feng saw streaks of light cutting through the dark. On closer look, he realized these weren't stars, but massive spacecraft. They were falling like burning meteors. Enos was right; new wreckage was appearing constantly.

“I need to reorganize my strategy in God’s Domain.”

After a long silence, Shi Feng sighed and gave the command for the pod to send him back into the game.