Abyssal Lord of the Magi World

Each Epoch started with an explosion that gave an order to the three great forces and ended with another that made everything crumble into a raging ocean of primal forces.

None of the Primarchs ever thought that the Prima Universe's Ultimate Enemy could originate in another Epoch. Surviving an Epoch Explosion was inconceivable in the Primarchs' minds, but now they realized their understanding of what a Rank 10 life form could achieve was truly shallow.

What the Primarchs saw next was something that made them understand what an actual universal war looked like. Comparing it with the Cataclysmic War against the Eldritch Race was like comparing a civil war with a world war.

The white humanoids with auras at Rank 7 and 8 activated Rune Formations to combine their power, taking hundreds of Eternal Detachments existences as their core.

Even the golden humanoids combined their powers, reaching a strength that made the entire universe tremble.

The Universe Will augmented these warriors' powers while unleashing a crushing pressure against Endless Darkness. Nevertheless, the black humanoid's aura showed nothing, no fear, no hesitation, nothing.

Calling that war apocalyptical would be an understatement. The aftermath of the explosions extinguished thousands of worlds. Areas of the law matrix broke so thoroughly they would not be able to fix themselves, leaving nothing but raging forces where time and space did not exist.

However, the most amazing thing was that despite his wounds and having to fight the power of an entire super universe by himself, Endless Darkness was winning!

Issac and the other Primarchs could not help but feel despair crawling to their hearts. The only thing that the army, which was more than five times stronger than the Prima Universe's current forces, achieved was to worsen Endless Darkness' wounds.

How were they supposed to win against someone like this?

After losing almost a third of their forces, the army ran away. They regrouped in the universe's core, where the power of the Universe Will was strongest.

Endless Darkness did not chase after them. For one, their wounds were in dire need of healing, and fighting in the universe's core would only make his condition worse. Instead of risking it, they chose to travel the universe and continue devouring worlds.

"That is the might of a Rank 10 life form. Even an extremely wounded one restricted by the Universe Will can win against the full power of a super universe." Zatiel spoke as the Primarchs saw Endless Darkness devoured world after world, slowly healing their wounds.

The enemy was healing while the entire forces of the universe were in a state of utter despair. By all accounts, everything seemed to be lost.

Salomon, Issac, and the other Primarchs felt the despair assaulting them grow stronger. If Endless Darkness was this powerful, how were they supposed to face them?

Zatiel raised his hand, making the Virtual Dream Universe freeze before focusing on the Primarchs.

"Before we continue, what do you know about the Path to Rank 10?"

The Primarchs' eyes widened when they heard that, and a flash of hope appeared in them. Numbers would not make it, but they may have a chance if at least one of them crossed the gate and entered a new realm.

"Willpower! Through it, we can break the limits of the universe and evolve beyond the Law Realm." Issac did not hide his words. He had shared the information granted by Flame Imperator with the Immortal Alliance a long time ago. Like Salomon, the Magus Primarch knew how to differentiate between personal grudges and the greater good.

Zatiel was a little surprised by that answer. A contemplative light appeared in his eyes as he nodded.

"You are right but just half right. What you are describing is the True Path. Now how many of you know about the False Path?"

The Primarchs were surprised by what they had just heard. Other than the importance of willpower, they knew little to nothing, much less something known as True Path and False Path.

Zatiel understood the meaning behind their silence and nodded. It seemed that the Primarchs were still in oblivion about how to rise beyond Rank 9.

"I am willing to give some of my knowledge. But before that, you must swear you will not share anything you learn from me with anyone before asking for my approval." Zatiel knew a promise did not carry too much weight under normal circumstances, but things were special right now.

The Neo-Demon stared at Issac, and the Magus Primarch did not hesitate before pushing his Omega Law to the limit, covering every single Primarch.

Under the influence of Issac's Omega Law, if they swear to accept those conditions, it meant they were ready to keep their word no matter what.

None of the Primarchs argued or attempted to play tricks. All of them swore they would not share the information they learn now unless Zatiel gave his approval.

Zatiel nodded and adopted a solemn expression as he started.

"Before anything, forget the notion that improving your True Soul Path of Power will be enough to make you enter Rank 10. That path alone will never allow anyone to surpass the Law Realm." The Neo-Demon's words made the Primarchs enter a sense of enlightenment.

Everybody saw how the Dream Avatar of Zatiel inside the Virtual Dream Universe split into three humanoids and two spheres.

"To tackle Rank 10, the key is the Five Cores of Existence!"

That voice echoed through the Virtual Dream Universe, and the Primarchs did not dare to move a muscle or make a sound as they listened.

"Of the Five Cores of Existence, four are internal, and one is external. The four internal are willpower, soul, body, and energy, while the external is the Omega Law."

Issac and the Primarchs turned toward the humanoids and spheres with a sense of utter awe as enlightenment filled their souls. The golden, blue, and black humanoids represented willpower, soul, and body. As for the spheres, one of them contained an Inner Universe that embodied energy, while the other was a cosmic force that represented the Omega Law.

Ezequiel had remained silent this entire time, but as he heard Zatiel's words and saw the Five Cores of Existence, a sense of utter admiration and respect invaded his soul.

'Neo-Demons, we are not only the strongest and most talented race, but we are also the most suitable to break the limits of the universe!'