In his independent resting ce, Maximus slowly opened his eyes, intrigued.
"A ne-Level Ability… True Path…"
Besides the dimensional and ultimate-level abilities, Maximus had discovered something beyond a ne-level ability, a power existing on par with an entire ne.
ording to his deduction, such an ability couldn''t exist in Aeon''s ne, as it was equivalent to the life of the ne itself.
Yet looking at the ability embedded in his Origin, Maximus could only look with disbelief.
Looking further to the deduction, he finally knew what ne was sacrificed for him to possess such a level of ability.
It was none other than the ce he was born: Earth or, more precisely, the infinite universe to which it belonged.
At first, Maximus assumed that Earth, the universe he''de from, was merely one of the countless dimensions within the Aeon ne.
Over tens of thousands of years, he had even forgotten his origin, never bothering to use omniscient searches to trace its whereabouts.
If not for the instinctive activation of his ne-level ability, he wouldn''t have even considered another possibility.
Earth wasn''t part of the Aeon ne at all—there was no history, trace, or even the faintest presence of it within this ne.
After expending over a trillion strands of causality and more than a hundred years, Maximus realized that the home he once thought ordinary was on par with the Aeon ne itself.
However, as he looked at his ne-level ability, the final gift from his universe, he could only conclude that it was gone—erased into the endless void of chaos.
Maximus didn''t know precisely what had happened, but the existence of this ability was proof of his universe''s destruction.
Feeling a deep grief he couldn''t express, Maximus fell silent, vowing to uncover the cause of its extinction.
Whether it was due to an invasion by the dark forces, a sh with other nes, or simply a natural catastrophe, Maximus swore to learn what had happened.
One day, if possible, he would do whatever it took to reverse the flow of history and revive the universe he had once called home.
After mulling over the loss of his previous life universe, Maximus shifted his focus to his ne-level ability, True Path.
Granted, at the ultimate cost of a ne''s life, such an ability was indeed heaven-defying.
True Path—an ability that could achieve any desired path, no matter how unreachable it might seem.
His universe''s final wish to send itsst seedling was to hope it would thrive and leave hope for the next generation.
Wandering in the void of chaos, Maximus''s fragile origin, under the guidance of True Path, defied all odds and reached a stable ne environment.
Upon arriving in the Aeon ne, Maximus wasn''t simply reincarnated into a dimension.
Guided by his universe''sst wish to thrive, he wandered in the void, soaking up causality energy, neutralizing his origin to increase its affinity with this ne.
Once his affinity was maximized, he could choose any physique he desired.
However, the True Path didn''t stop; for him to leave hope for the future generation, Maximus needed a mission and a purpose.
Under its guidance, his origin managed to "fish out" the Family and Power System, which, by coincidence, collided with the Interdimensional tform System, resulting in its mutation.
Under a single wish, True Path set his journey, equipped with every advantage needed to thrive and prosper, with a future generation to carry forth his legacy.
Having achieved its mission, this ability went dormant, silently resting in its origin.
It was only when an unprecedented opportunity arose that it reacted again.
This was a chance to be a master of the Aeon ne, to shape the oue of his future, and to pave any path he desired.
"Such an ability…"
Understanding the support it had given him, Maximus only felt regret for his earlier suspicions.
True Path appeared to have no limitations.
Just the feat of traversing the void of chaos unharmed was an impossible task in itself.
The void of chaos could tear apart anything below a Tier 12 Overlord—except for the dark creatures.
Yet he, with a mortal origin, had traversed it unscathed that he thought he had just woken up from sleep after transmigration.
Now that he understood the cause of his origin''s reaction, Maximus had no more doubts.
Guiding him toward the life of his dreams, True Path gave him the faith to seed, no matter what challengesy ahead.
He didn''t care if the difficulty of the trial could bring an Overlord to his knees.
Brimming with confidence and ambition, Maximus stepped forward.
"It''s time to finish this trial…"
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Meanwhile, at the Source of Law...
Seeing Maximus finally step forward into the trial, most of the Entities of Law took note.
"It''s starting…"
"I didn''t expect him to pass on the Supreme Law of Knowledge. What a pity," sneered the Supreme Law of Wrath, jeering at the Origin of Law beside him.
"My protégé is never satisfied with easy gains. My invitation may just be a mere trial to strengthen his resolve," said the Supreme Law of Knowledge and Wisdom, smiling.
"Tsk, listen to you. High-sounding words, yet he still rejected you."
"You shouldn''t let anger consume you. Instead, focus on making a contract first,"
"Heh, that brat, Max! He dares to demand an ultimate treasure before epting me! Why doesn''t he just toss and kick me around like a ball?" the Supreme Law of Wrath said, bristling with anger.
As the initiators who had convinced the Origin of Law entities to start the selection trial, Maximus and his family had garnered great attention.
All of them, like Maximus, had received invitations—even while still on the lower floors.
However, aside from Asha, who was coaxed by the Supreme Law of Destiny, no one had yet chosen an Origin of Law to contract.
They all found it bothersome to enter into a contract with an Origin of Law.
Such contracts brought various responsibilities yet offered only slight power enhancement.
Seeking better terms or a stronger Origin of Law, they continued climbing the trials.