RNP Chapter 151: Aftershocks of the Abyss
Chapter 151: Aftershocks of the Abyss
Isaac nodded, a determined light shining in his eyes: "I will pass the trial, find the core of the Chaos Network, and end this crisis completely!"
But the remnants of that energy, like a brand, stubbornly echoed in the void, like an invisible net that shrouded the entire network of fate in threat.
Isaac stood at the core node of the Fate Network, his hands slightly raised, sensing the vibrations of every thread of fate within the network. His brow was furrowed, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and the data before him shimmered and shifted, the once smooth pulse of the golden lines now appearing chaotic and disordered.
“The energy of these aftershocks seems to be eroding the edge nodes of the Destiny Network,” Isaac murmured, a deep thought in his eyes. “If they are not cleared up soon, they could very well affect the balance of the entire network.”
“Creator,” the voice of the Will of Destiny echoed from the void, tinged with weariness, “we have sensed anomalies at multiple nodes. The residual energy of the rifts is attempting to spread through these nodes, and if successful, it will contaminate the entire Destiny Network.”
Isaac clenched his fists slightly, his gaze turning cold and sharp: "Their target is indeed not just the existence of the Rift, but the entire Fate Network."
He swiftly mobilized the power of the rules, injecting it into the damaged nodes. Golden light rapidly spread along the network, attempting to repair the eroded areas. However, the moment it touched the residual energy, the power of the rules was repelled by a strange reaction force, as if the energy possessed a natural aversion to interference with the rules.
"These residual energies actually possess a self-defense mechanism?" A hint of surprise flashed in Isaac's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "It seems we must take a more direct approach."
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and completely immersed his consciousness into the network of destiny. The power of his soul rapidly spread, passing through layers of radiance, reaching the damaged nodes. Through the resonance between his soul and the network of destiny, he clearly perceived the trajectory of those energies.
“These energies… they seem to be searching for some kind of breakthrough,” Isaac murmured, his consciousness tracing the flow of these energies and finally finding their convergence point at the edge of the Fate Network.
It was a desolate area where the brilliance of the Fate Network had been completely extinguished, leaving only a pitch-black void. This area was the boundary of the Fate Network, and also the weakest point in terms of the power of its rules.
“They chose this place to strike, they were clearly well-prepared,” Isaac said coldly, a chilling glint in his eyes. “If these energies are not completely eliminated, the foundation of the Destiny Network will be destroyed.”
Having said that, he suddenly raised his hand, and the power of the rules transformed into a golden beam of light, shooting straight from the central node of the network to the edge area. However, just as the beam of light approached, the residual energy suddenly erupted, transforming into countless pitch-black tentacles, attempting to completely devour the beam of light.
"Hmph!" Isaac snorted coldly, his hands moving swiftly, the power of rules and soul power intertwining to form an even more intense blade of light, which slashed directly at the tentacles.
"boom--"
The light blade collided with the tentacles, unleashing a deafening roar. The tentacles rapidly disintegrated under the impact of the light blade, but their fragments transformed into countless tiny runes, spreading wildly to other nodes in the network.
"The vitality of these energies is so tenacious..." Isaac frowned deeply, and he quickly released more power of rules, trying to stop the spread of the runes. However, the speed of the runes far exceeded his expectations, and in the blink of an eye, they had already corrupted more than a dozen nodes.
"Creator, our defenses are being breached." A hint of anxiety lingered in the voice of the Will of Destiny. "These runes seem to possess some kind of special propagation mechanism; they are spreading at an accelerated pace!"
"A propagation mechanism?" Isaac's gaze sharpened slightly. He closed his eyes, channeling his soul power into the network once more, carefully sensing the trajectory of the runes. Soon, he discovered that these runes were not simply residual energy, but some kind of self-aware, corrosive entity.
“These things are actually a continuation of the core of the Rift of Fate.” Isaac gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit. “If that’s the case, we must uproot them!”
He suddenly spread his arms wide, and the power of rules and soul power completely merged, transforming into a huge golden vortex that swept towards the contaminated nodes. Wherever the vortex passed, all the runes were rapidly sucked into it, and its spread was finally stopped.
However, just as the vortex was about to clear away all the runes, an even more powerful force erupted from the boundary region. It was a huge black shadow, like a ferocious beast crawling out of the depths of the void, its eyes emitting an eerie red light, staring straight at Isaac.
"Creator..." The shadowy figure's voice was deep and cold, as if carrying a chill that pierced the soul, "You think destroying the rift in fate will end everything? No, this is just the beginning."
“So you are the one who manipulates these runes,” Isaac said coldly, his eyes filled with icy ruthlessness. “If you think you can shake the Fate Network like this, you are far too arrogant.”
The shadowy figure let out a low laugh: "The Fate Network? It's nothing but a crumbling web. The more you try to repair it, the stronger its destructive power will become."
"Then let's give it a try." Isaac roared, his hands suddenly swinging, and the golden vortex transformed into a huge blade of light, heading straight for the core of the shadow.
The shadowy figure remained unfazed. It raised its hand and conjured a pitch-black barrier, completely blocking the light blade. At the same time, countless dark runes surged from its body, attempting to corrupt the network once more.
Isaac did not back down; his eyes blazed with an even fiercer fighting spirit. He swung his hands, and the power of the rules transformed into countless golden blades of light, engaging in a fierce battle with the runes of the shadowy figure.
"The Fate Network will not collapse because of your corrupting forces!" Isaac roared, his body enveloped in golden light, transforming into a blazing beam of light that charged straight at the shadowy figure.
"boom--"
With a deafening roar, the shadowy figure was pierced by light and shadow, and the spread of its runes finally came to a halt. Isaac stood in the void, his gaze cold and stern, watching the shadowy figure gradually dissipate.
However, he did not feel relieved. The nodes of the Fate Network remained fragile; although the residual energy had been suppressed, it had not been completely eliminated.
“This crisis is far from over,” Isaac said in a low voice, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. “Next, I must thoroughly trace the source of these forces in order to clear the obstacles to the balance of the Fate Network.”