Chapter 1025 The final phase (I)


    As he confronted Orgullo''s newfound power, Nihk''s eyes zed with rage and murderous intent. The Depravita of Pride had recently ascended to the Middle Stage and disyed a mastery over Omnipotence that made Nihk feel genuinely threatened.


    For an instant, the Harbinger of Destion even considered Orgullo a potential new Samsara Thearch, motivating him to eliminate the Depravita before he could fully unlock his potential.


    However, Nihk was not alone in facing Orgullo''s might.


    "me of End!" Zatiel seized the precious moments that Orgullo had granted him to charge his power, unleashing a st of dark mes capable of unraveling the fabric of reality upon Nihk.


    Swiftly, Nihk''s wings shielded him, warding off the dark inferno, fortified by the power to end all things.


    But before he could draw breath, a devastating blow struck his left arm.


    "Cosmic Harmony Full Strike!" Ezequiel channeled all the cosmic power he could muster into the punch, targeting the most vulnerable point of Nihk''s body to maximize the damage.


    Caught off guard by the unexpected attack, Nihk was sent hurtling through the air. Before he could regain control over his body, another figure descended upon him.


    "Sinful Ignition!" Venganza aimed both hands as if they were a cannon, releasing a torrent of multicolored dark mes that engulfed Nihk''s back.


    "Ahhhh!"


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    body, as powerful as it had be, couldn''t endure such attacks Nihk''s anguished scream pierced the battlefield as the mes struck him point-nk on his back. Although his wings had acted as a shield, capable of withstanding the assaults of the Thearch, his body, as powerful as it had be, couldn''t endure such attacks without sustaining considerable damage.


    Despite the intense pain, it took only a burst of his energy to break free, recovering his strength and control over his body.


    His eyes honed in on the four Thearchs strategically positioned on the battlefield. Ezequiel led the formation, with Zatiel and Orgullo in the middle and Venganza at the rear. Their bodies radiated power, and the perfect synergy in their abilities was evident, a result of the unwavering trust they had in each other.


    Nihk''s eyes smoldered with fury. Once again, he hade agonizingly close to victory, yet it seemed the Daybreak Universe was impervious to defeat.


    However, despite the tumult of emotions within him, Nihk hadn''t reached his position as the leader of Beyonder''s Army through sheer brute force alone; his strategic acumen was equally formidable.


    "King in Yellow, are you certain this is the path you wish to pursue?"


    Nihk''s tone bore a reference that struck a chord with Orgullo. "King in Yellow'''' was a name rarely uttered due to the immense respect held for the Depravita of Pride. However, the history of Orgullo''s past actions was known to all mighty powerhouses.


    There was a time when Orgullo had posed the greatest threat to the Prima Universe, nearly bringing about its annihtion.


    "You are the embodiment of the destiny of the Eldritch Universe, a reflection of the One Above All''s existence. I may not like it, but your potential surpasses even mine. You could be the new Herald of our Lord. Your ce is with us, and regardless of your self-perception, you are an integral part of the Beyonder."


    Nihk didn''t pause and continued with his words, attempting to sow discord between Orgullo and the other Thearchs.


    Orgullo''s gaze turned colder, and he kept his eyes fixed on Nihk. Despite the palpable animosity emanating from the Depravita of Pride, Nihk pressed on.


    "Assist me in preparing this universe to receive our Master. Your reward will exceed your wildest imagination. Your destiny is not to be a mere puppet but the right hand and will of our Master as we ascend the tower at the heart of reality. There''s no reason for you to be a casualty in a war in a universe that isn''t your own. Your path lies with us."


    Orgullo''s eyes only reflected heightened murderous intent as he locked his gaze onto Nihk. The mere suggestion that he might betray his ideals and be the Beyonder''s ve was an affront that stoked his soul with fury.


    As Nihk observed Orgullo''s chilling response, it became evident that the Depravita of Pride found his proposal utterly unappealing. Nheless, this didn''t render the effort entirely futile, as Nihk aimed to nt seeds of doubt and suspicion among the other Thearchs.


    "?Hahaha!"


    "Hmph!"


    "What a fool!"


    Unfortunately for Nihk, the only reactions he elicited from Zatiel, Venganza, and Ezequiel wereughter and mockery. Their eyes bore no trace of uncertainty or wavering as they ced their trust wholeheartedly in the Depravita of Pride.


    The camaraderie forged among the warriors of the Daybreak Universe was rooted not in their origins but in their shared ideals. Theirmon goal was to transform their home into a realm where their respective races could rise free from oppression, a cause for which they were willing to sacrifice everything.


    "Very well, then prepare to meet your end!"


    Nihk''s eyes dimmed as he abandoned pretense, revealing his true nature, that of a ruthless conqueror who would obliterate countless civilizations in the name of the Beyonder.


    "BOOOOOMMMMMMMM!"


    The Harbinger of Destion channeled his energy, vitality, and even his soul, pushing his strength to the absolute limit. While facing four Thearchs might not have necessitated such extremes, Nihk had observed the unfolding events on the other battlefield.


    With Necrothorn and Deadmourne no longer present, Codicia and Ira had been freed to assist the other Sacred Kings. This triggered a chain reaction that gradually shifted the tide of battle in favor of the Daybreak Warriors.


    It was now only a matter of time before more than a dozen warriors at the Peak of the Initial Stage would advance toward him. There was a critical point where numbers could indeed make a difference, particrly when facing both Sacred Kings and four Thearchs simultaneously.


    The four Thearchs sensed the surge in Nihk''s power and realized that even with Orgullo on their side, their chances of victory were slim.


    Zatiel''s eyes brimmed with determination as he conveyed a message telepathically to Revenge Thearch, Emptiness Thearch, and Pride Thearch.


    Orgullo, Venganza, and Ezequiel were initially taken aback by the message, but any doubt quickly dissipated, leaving only unwavering resolve.


    Nihk no longer concerned himself with their ns or strategies; he intended to obliterate their schemes with sheer force.


    "For the Daybreak Universe!" Zatiel''s cry rang out as he unleashed a torrent of energy. Alongside the other three Thearchs, they shot toward the Harbinger of Destion,mencing the final phase of their battle.


    The fate of the Daybreak Universe hung in the bnce, waiting to be decided in theing sh, whether it would rise or see its people enved.


    "BOOOM!"


    A thunderous explosion resonated, rupturing reality itself, as Zatiel''s zing sword and Ezequiel''s lightning-empowered fist collided against Nihk''s ax.


    Thebined might of Samsara Thearch and Emptiness Thearch managed to halt the ax''s momentum, but they were on the verge of being pushed back as Nihk still held the upper hand.


    Fortunately, before that could happen, a spear bathed in a dark golden aura struck Nihk''s abdomen, sending him hurtling through the air. Venganza had seized the opportunity to intervene.


    However, Nihk swiftly regained control and unleashed a ck gravitational arc, propelling Venganza away.


    Not allowing Nihk time to pursue Venganza, the three Thearchs charged after him.


    Both sides knew this was the final phase of their battle. They pushed their senses to their absolute limits, allowing their bodies and souls to channel even greater power than words could describe.


    The reality in the parallel dimension hadpletely surrendered as Nihk and the four Thearch shed with power that transcended the confines of time and space. Understanding such a dimension without a soul at Rank 10 would be impossible, yet this was inconsequential to the fivebatants who unleashed unimaginable havoc.


    At a critical juncture in the battle, Zatiel, Venganza, and Ezequielunched a coordinated assault. However, Nihk moved faster, swatting the three away with a sweep of his ax.


    Orgullo remained undaunted, confronting Nihk head-on. He poured everything into his attack without hesitation.


    Nihk''s murderous intent surged as he engaged the Depravita of Pride, seeking an opening to eliminate him before the other three could rejoin the fray.


    The ax swung with such ferocity that it overwhelmed the dark golden spear. Severe wounds covered Orgullo''s body, and his energy reserves dwindled dangerously close to a point where regeneration would be impossible.


    Orgullo''s eyes showed no fear or hesitation, and he just kept fighting, giving everything he had. Every second he endured was valuable; if needed, he was ready to embrace death just to keep fighting against Nihk.


    The determination of the Pride Thearch allowed his strength to rise to the point where he could sh for several minutes with Nihk alone, but things only grew more dangerous for him.


    Just as Nihk prepared to im victory with Orgullo''s impending death, his instincts screamed. He suddenly realized that the trio had not returned to the battle. He frantically searched for their presence, and when he spotted them again, shock and terror gripped his very soul.