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For a moment, Fuxi didn’t say anything in response to me. After a while, he replied.

[The Law of Cause and Effect in the universe is an infinite law… As long as you’re trapped in the mortal loop, it seems you’re not even allowed to glimpse its outline.]

Fuxi’s words sounded a bit like nonsense, but as a Reborn Person, I knew what he was feeling and talking about. So, I chuckled and said, “What’s important is ‘opportunity,’ Fuxi. Only the winner of this fight will have the chance to move forward into the future and uncover the truth.”

[Is that so? But it seems you don’t even think you can lose… not even a little bit.]

“Hahaha… You seem relaxed because you’re hiding your true power, huh? With that confidence, you probably believe you can’t lose here in Pangu’s Throne.”

[…….]

“That confidence is annoying…”

I stared coldly at Fuxi.

“I’ll give you a brief taste of what true Reborn Person power feels like.”

Whirlwind of Rebirth

First Catastrophe

Summoning of the Demon Sky

Grururur!!

As I summoned the realm of the Summoning of the Demon Sky, a dark sphere floated above my left hand, pulsing with an ominously green spirit energy. As the whirlwinds surrounding the sphere gradually began to envelop me, I could feel my power steadily increasing.

‘It’s sinking in…’

Nice.

If this continues, my divine power will keep growing.

While I delighted in the strength endowed by the Summoning of the Demon Sky, Fuxi spoke up.

[How is it possible to summon the chaos from the very heart of the universe here? All chaos powers are nullified in Pangu’s Throne, and yet you can recite a summoning command? How can that be?]

Fuxi’s question was indeed just, as it didn’t make sense that I could bring forth supreme evil energy from the depths of chaos into a space where even the chaos god would vanish the moment it appeared.

I responded leisurely to Fuxi’s question.

“Fuxi, have you ever confronted Baek Woong and seen the special powers that only a Reborn Person possesses? As far as I know, you probably haven’t. This guy is still struggling just to handle the resources he can access within the cycle.”

[So what you’re using is indeed the [power unique to Reborn Persons]?]

“That’s right.”

Whirlwind of Rebirth

Second Catastrophe

Ascension to Spirit

Huwah!!

The chaos divine power summoned suddenly erupted into flames all over my body. Fuxi, observing my form, gasped in surprise.

[No way…]

“Isn’t it fascinating? I transformed all the nature of the summoned divine power into ‘order’ in one go. While I could just hold it within my body, I prefer to exert all my strength without defying this space whenever possible.”

Fuxi let out a murmur.

[This is impossible… You’re disrespecting the laws of the higher realm in Pangu’s Throne!]

“Ha, ha! The gods can toy with the laws of the physical realm as they please, but the laws of the higher realm cannot be defied even by the gods themselves. All of you, including the Three Sovereigns, cannot defy the throne. That would normally be the case…”

I found Fuxi’s surprised expression amusing and continued to explain slowly.

“But there’s one method that can bypass even the laws of the higher realm. That is the Law of Cause and Effect…”

[Could it be that your ability… is…]

“Allow me to properly introduce my ability.”

Grururur!!

Huwah!!

Even while conversing, all the vast powers summoned from the dimension of chaos were being transformed into the divine power of order and stacking entirely within my body. The First and Second Catastrophes simply serve to accumulate and transform power, but their simplicity forms the very foundation of all battles.

“The Art of Rebirth, the Law of Rebirth. The ability is that ‘the techniques using the Law of Cause and Effect within the Law of Rebirth strengthen proportional to the number of rebirths.’”

[……!!]

“It seems you’ve caught on to that prospect.”

Fuxi spoke gravely.

[By directly using the Law of Cause and Effect… the stronger you become, the greater absolute advantage you hold over lower-level divine powers.]

“Hehe, correct.”

As I felt the power drawn out by my Ascension to Spirit fill my internal heart, I could tell that my strength was significantly activated.

‘Nice.’

This might not measure up to my original strength, but I could surely smash through at least the Three Sovereigns with this.

‘Fuxi, you should have attacked me before I started using Summoning of the Demon Sky and Ascension to Spirit. That would have made things a lot more troublesome for me…’

Realizing how foolish it was to wait idly beside me while I gathered my strength only to adhere to your principles.

I took a step forward.

“Fuxi, you should use Pangu’s Axe. Ending this in one strike would be rather dull.”

[You’re overly arrogant. While it seems you’ve gathered a lot of power, you don’t seem to be in a position yet to act haughty before us.]

“Hahaha… Do you truly think so low of me just because I lost to Baek Woong? That’s amusing…”

I chuckled at Fuxi’s words, but irritation washed over me at the same time.

“I should teach you a lesson on your place.”

I immediately stretched my palms forward and cast my technique.

Whirlwind of Rebirth

Fourth Catastrophe

Divine Power Annihilation

Flash!!

[……!!]

[What?!]

In that moment, both Fuxi and Nüwa panicked simultaneously. No surprise, since all the divine power dwelling within their bodies had been instantly vaporized!

This was the technique I used the most while hunting gods as a Reborn Person, Divine Power Annihilation!

Anyone struck by this technique, regardless of their rank, would have all their divine essence completely sealed, rendering their divine power nonexistent. Of course, it wasn’t a permanent destruction, just a temporary one, so after a day or two, they’d revert to normal. But frankly, that short span of time would be more than sufficient.

I merely needed to beat up godlings lacking divine power until they vanished.

‘Hmm, but the technique’s power is pretty impressive. The amount of divine power I can erase scales with the number of rebirths, yet it wiped out the Three Sovereigns’ power in one go…’

Baek Woong’s body and spirit might have housed an unprecedented amount of Cause and Effect within compared to my expectations.

Shwaaa!

Then, in a fleeting moment, I noticed that an unknown protective barrier of power had enveloped Fuxi and Nüwa, causing me to frown. Despite my attack nullifying the Three Sovereigns’ divine power in a flash, that creation exceeded the realm I cast in my Fourth Catastrophe.

I had experienced hunting gods before. That force surpassed divine power, it was the power of Cause and Effect. To break through it, I would also have to pay a significant price.

‘So the high-ranking Three Sovereigns actually possess such mysterious powers, huh? They’ve evolved beyond the realm of existence…’

But still, that didn’t change the fact that they were creatures confined within the cycle.

As I pondered this, I steadied myself to deliver the finishing blow.

Tsssss

Whirlwind of Rebirth

Fifth Catastrophe

Heaven and Earth Breaking Palm

With both hands pressed together, all the collected divine power began to surge forth weightily, shimmering with a vivid blue light. I refined and sharpened the gathered energy and destructive power through the technique of Ascension to Spirit, and soon, the intensity of my amassed might reached an overwhelming level capable of splitting heaven and earth apart.

Kukukukuku

As the energy of Heaven and Earth Breaking Palm continued to swell, Fuxi spoke.

[Are you planning to finish this off with a single devastating technique while I’m stripped of my divine power?]

“You seem to have figured it out.”

[What kind of technique is this? It feels like it’s an even more advanced skill compared to what you used before.]

“It’s really just a simple ability to transform Cause and Effect into physical force. But its simplicity makes it absolute.”

[…….]

Seems he’s figured it out.

It’s simpler, thus making its amplification rate higher than all other techniques in the Law of Rebirth, meaning that a god stripped of divine power can’t survive a strike from Heaven and Earth Breaking Palm.

‘But even if he’s caught on, it won’t change much.’

The thrill of engaging prey rendered powerless before swiftly seizing them… That’s the kind of thrill I once relished in life.

Now!

With a surge of intent to attack, I directly hurled the Heaven and Earth Breaking Palm towards Fuxi and Nüwa.

Boom!!

[Ghhuuu!!]

[Ugh…]

With a massive explosion, Fuxi and Nüwa were blown away into the sky by the force of my Heaven and Earth Breaking Palm.

Noticing the blood streaming from their bodies, it was clear they had sustained injuries.

“……?!”

But I couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback by that sight.

‘It’s not a mortal wound! What kind of endurance is this?!’

In the countless lifetimes I’ve had, the only few that I couldn’t kill even after unleashing my full power… how were they now just standing with mere injuries and not severe ones?! Did Fuxi and Nüwa become this formidable?

What on earth could the Three Sovereigns be to withstand this chains of attacks that would have wiped out countless [Old Rulers] across the universe?!

While I was shocked by the unexpected stamina of the Three Sovereigns, Fuxi began to rapidly recover his form.

Whooooosh

I could visibly see Nüwa’s recovery alongside Fuxi. Seeing that, I whispered softly.

“Shared Existence…”

With that technique, Fuxi and Nüwa share all received damage, and neither can die until one of them falls.

I’d seen countless techniques like that before, most stemming from lower-ranked gods, but I never imagined the Three Sovereigns, as higher-ranked gods, would wield such abilities.

Then, suddenly, Fuxi let out a mighty roar.

True Transformation!

The Cosmic Dragon’s Roar

Fwoosh!!

With the tremendous roar unleashed by the primordial dragon, I felt dozens of needle-like holes pierce through my body. Thankfully, they weren’t fatal, but the moment I was attacked, I staggered.

Gah! No way…

I hesitated, but my body’s condition confirmed my fears.

Sealing of Divine Power!!

Like being punctured by a thorn, those little holes restricted the divine power within me, forcibly sealing my strength!

I frantically attempted to suppress the sealing, but it was no use; a portion of my power had already been sealed.

‘But where’s Fuxi?’

I turned to where Fuxi was. To my astonishment, the seal within him had all been undone.

‘How on earth… Did his Cosmic Dragon’s Roar not only attack me but break the seal of Divine Power I placed with Divine Power Annihilation?!’

I knew of the technique Fuxi used, but it couldn’t have possibly held this kind of strength.

I had thought it was merely to humiliate the other Three Sovereigns by banishing them, so I never paid it much mind.

But after a moment, I realized that was far from the truth.

Ah… No! Fuxi has been deceiving everyone since the beginning of time! The true power behind his Cosmic Dragon’s Roar was completely different!

This wasn’t just a technique to expel others; it was a monstrous power capable of obliterating a higher god and breaking their seals!

Gggggghhhh…

I quickly became aware that both Fuxi and Nüwa, now floating beyond, had fully regained their strength, even becoming more powerful, with their bodies glowing a striking red. I couldn’t help but whisper.

“……Was he capable of enhancing himself too? How cleverly you’ve deceived everyone…”

[Hoo. It’s only natural to keep one’s trump card hidden from others, right?]

“……”

[However, I must admit we underestimated you, Tsukuyomi… You now possess the strength to fight us both as equals.]

As Fuxi spoke, he seemed to catch on to something.

[Was your weakness when you were Tsukuyomi simply because you were at zero rebirths?]

“That’s correct.”

It’s truly frustrating.

In an era when I once ruled over everything as a Reborn Person, I fell to the abyss solely due to having powers based on ‘rebirth count’ and couldn’t even regain my original strength.

As Tsukuyomi, I could wield the powers of a Deity, yet I couldn’t fully employ the Law of Rebirth—I was merely a shell of what I could achieve. While I had obtained omniscience, even that couldn’t compare to the full strength of the Law of Rebirth at its ultimate catastrophes.

Damn it. If only I had the Cause and Effect from the first rebirth, I could’ve changed so much more with the Law of Rebirth…

Using the Law of Rebirth with a zero rebirth count was worse than doing nothing—picking up Tsukuyomi’s divine powers would have been a million times better.

But now wasn’t the time to regret. At the crossroad of losing everything or gaining everything, useless thoughts would only dull my actions.

I gazed with a glimmer in my eyes and spoke.

“Fuxi, do you know this? Battles between Reborn Persons are infinitely vile…”

[Baek Woong mentioned it briefly. Why?]

“Do you know why they are infinitely vile? Why we go to such lengths? The defeated leave nothing behind and are forgotten. They know best that the victor’s history will overshadow theirs…”

[…….]

“Even now, it’s the same. Although you aren’t a Reborn Person, it remains unchanged that if you lose here, you’ll lose everything… So I too shall hold nothing back now.”

[What do you intend to do?]

“Just this.”

Chichiching

Moments later, a round, white wheel of Rebirth floated from my entire being.

This is a technique with extreme risk… Whether it succeeds or fails… I’ll be approaching hell.

But I will win.

I will win.

Winning is justice!!

As I felt the ritual of sacrifice prepare, I steeled myself and cast the technique.

Whirlwind of Rebirth

Sixth Catastrophe

Future Catastrophe

In the next instant, I transcended the power of the Three Sovereigns.

*

‘What does this mean? Why is he telling me to shut up?’

I couldn’t understand why the prophet kept trying to silence me.

I knew it was due to that enormous, white hand looming in the distance, but what would happen if it saw me?

‘Gah… So sleepy…’

I was so drowsy that my usually sharp mind was struggling to function. As I fought the urge to sleep, contemplating biting my tongue, the prophet spoke.

[Baek Woong, I already know the reason you’re here. You were afflicted after wearing Tsukuyomi’s mask.]

“You… how do you know this? This happened in Pangu’s Throne…”

[…… As the king of the clan, I used my special privilege to access the archive… ]

“……?”

[This time, we’ve paid an incredibly high price… Ah, what a waste… ]

What on earth was he talking about…?

As I was bewildered, the prophet continued.

[However, the real reason you ended up here is because of that Obsidian Necklace.]

“Necklace? This thing…?”

The necklace I obtained when I summoned Tezcatlipoca during the Takrok Era.

I remembered making many offerings to Tezcatlipoca to acquire it.

As I held up the Obsidian Necklace with hazy eyes, the prophet said,

[You must know that the necklace is the ‘backdoor’… Thus, normally, when you wore the mask, a duel would have ensued with Tsukuyomi over your consciousness, but…you instead followed the necklace’s guidance and passed through the backdoor, allowing Tsukuyomi to occupy your body without resistance.]

“……?!”

Wait, what?!

I exclaimed, bewildered.

“What do you mean? So Tsukuyomi is inside my body controlling me right now?!”

[That’s correct. He’s fighting the Three Sovereigns.]

“……!! W-wait, then where on earth am I?!”

After my question, the prophet fell silent before answering.

[You’re in the Great Cradle of Knowledge… Although it’s not the core, it’s the entrance… ]

“……? What ridiculous nonsense… I don’t get it. Just send me back.”

Damn it… I was holding on with sheer willpower, but it was hitting my limit.

The amount of spiritual power I felt here was no joke. It felt like trying to function after days of not sleeping while undergoing hellish training, making it hard to move my body properly.

[Do you know why you’re so drowsy?]

“I don’t know… Why am I so sleepy?”

[This place gathers the unconsciousness of the entire universe… It’s a location where consciousness is naturally not permitted… In fact, even I remain here only because of special protective magic; it’s strange that you’re still alive… ]

“……”

The prophet abruptly turned.

[In any case… follow me. Let’s leave before we offend the Great One any further.]

“Alright… just stop with the nonsense and let’s get out of here…”

I grumbled as I began to follow the prophet.

Step… step…

“…Damn… When will we reach the exit? Are we walking too much?”

Sleepiness was overwhelming me, and yet we were trudging along endlessly.

The prophet kept quiet and continued to walk, and I followed along.

I could tell we were in a library, recognizing the many bookshelves filled with countless books on either side. But I was far too sleepy to even think about pulling out a book to read.

…

“Damn it… Prophet!! Why is there no exit?!”

Suddenly, the prophet, who had been walking ahead, stopped abruptly.

Then he spoke in a soft voice.

“That child has been sent back.”

Shwaaa!

Suddenly, the surrounding space shifted dramatically.

We entered a massive circular library—one where circular bookshelves surrounded a sofa and chairs in the center.

The prophet sat on the sofa and gestured for me to take a seat.

“Sit there.”

“……What?”

I was puzzled, but the words felt like an absolute command that registered in my mind.

So, unexpectedly, I vacantly sat on the opposite sofa.

“Who… are you?”

I could tell even if I were a fool.

This thing, while taking the form of the prophet, was something entirely different.

The figure resembling the prophet responded coldly, without any emotion.

“Al Karda.”