A huge boom. It was a deafening sound even Kong didn't hear in his lifetime. From the center of the city, countless debris and rubbles rose into the air like rockets and pierced through everything in their way. A huge whirlwind, powerful enough to destroy several hills, appeared. The shocking thing was, Whirlwind was just a aftermath.

''AUBER!''Truman shouted before he was swept by the whirlwind. Several hundred rubbles scratched and pierced his body, making it a bloody mess. Yet luckily there was no fatal wound. Truman didn't know what was happening. Just a second ago, he was trying to find some words to consol Auber, the other second everything was destroyed. From the excessive blood loss, he quickly lost consciousness while looking towards the center of the whirlwind.

Kong and Raiden lifted their heads and looked towards the Ruh, who was gazing towards them from up above the sky. In his white hands stood a huge, pitch black Phoenix head. Blood gushed out like a waterfall from the huge head, painting the already cracked barrier with blood red roses. Ruh felt a bit relieved to get rid of that strange flame as the Potent blood of Phoenix burnt the cracked barrier and started to melt it. Kong, for the first time, felt hopelessness.

Even a Royal Phoenix couldn't contend with Ruh, then what was the point of them fighting? Pale City was an important place because only this city could contain Maiden's Blood as RealmGate had a quite big amount of negative energy. Yet RealmGate was much more important. They couldn't deliver all of their forces to here or war would be lost already. Even so, most of the experts were in here. Realmgate was protected by several Hero realm experts, but none of them were 2nd class, let alone a 1st class.

What should they do then? If they sacrificed everything in here to kill Ruh, Demon Emperor would still be there. All of the Upper-Echelon of Humanity knew Demon Emperor was possibly a 1st class or someone at the level of Holy Dragons' Patriarch. None of them thought he could reach the level of Dragon Sovereign, because Dragon Sovereign was the most powerful existence in Chaos World.

Before they could think a solution, all skies darkened. Huge storms rose and land started to quake like it was going to drown. Mountains shattered and hills collapsed. Everyone turned their gazes towards the darkened sky, their eyes wide open. People dropped their weapons from shock, mages stopped casting magic. Even Ruh and Kong stopped their staring contest and looked in shock towards the body.

''What is that!?''

'' Its wings are bigger than skies!''

''Look at its head, that is a Dragon!''

As exclaims and shocked sounds rang out from both sides, huge body disappeared like it didn't even exist. It came for an instant and disappeared at the same instant yet everyone sensed it's existence.'I hope father can also see it' Ruh thought worriedly. He felt a power suppressing both his soul and body from that creature. Even his father couldn't affect his soul just by using aura. Yet the problem was this creature didn't even release an aura. Just looking at its body was enough to apply pressure to him.

People started to awaken from their stupor and grasped their weapons again. The huge whirlwind created by Ruh's fist was gone, leaving only a huge fist mark at the center of the city. Some people directly rushed to rescue Truman but no one could find the body of Auber. There was not even a trace of it, even though it was expected, people felt sad.

Fist strike not only broke the rules, it also made Demons gain a huge advantage against humans. The main gate was already in a huge peril before the first strike destroyed all supplies. Now, humans directly lost half of their numbers and they didn't have any mage to keep up the barrier. Ruh's army rushed through the gates or climbed the walls, sending terror through the people.

A fierce fighting broke out instantly. Blood started to splatter around the walls and gate as people clashed their weapons. With their powerful bodies and high-quality equipment Demons were like a walking massacre. Each stab of their halberd pierced through a body, each slash cut through a head. When they slammed members of the Holy Army into a meat pulp with a smash, people felt terror invading their hearts.

As center was fallen sorcerers and demon warriors directly pierced through and encircled the humans. Last mages tried to counter the spells of Sorcerers but no avail. Their numbers were way too huge. If a mage sent 1 spell, it would be welcomed by a hundred. Nimble adventurers tried to close on but the shields of warriors were a huge obstacle. Not only their numbers made them unable to get closer to Sorcerers, no one could escape.

Some people carrier Truman in his shop and entered his personal room. In there stood a small teleportation circle, only for a single use. Applying some healing magic to close some wounds and stop bleeding, they infused mana to circle. With a flash of light, Truman disappeared from the sight and circle cracked.

''That's all we can do.'' One of the men who carried Truman said. Then he turned around and met the gazes of his friends. ''It's a pity we couldn't visit Fire hell.'' One of them said with regret. Some forced a smile, but it was not working. Eventually, they left the place with depressed hearts. None of them thought this place would be their burial grounds. Their Psyche was unstable as they lost the spark in their eyes when the group first arrived.

''This sucks.''

...

Watching people fall one by one, Kong felt an ache in his heart. A real ache, as his left chest was pierced by the white hand of Ruh. At Ruh's other hand, Raiden was held up like a battle trophy, covered by blood. They have underestimated the enemy and even lost the Maiden's blood. Actually, when he saw Arachne Queen he already knew they lost. Because Last Arachne Queen was the only one other than Sovereign to use Magic above God level.

He didn't expect the Arachne Queen to leave this world willingly, simply committing suicide. This new Arachne Queen was nurtured by last Queen personally, yet her powers were not enough. It was just like the new Queen said, he didn't help her intentionally. No matter what, this Queen was still powerful than him. What would happen if he also got caught by illusion? This was way too risky.

After that, Auber was completely destroyed. Maiden's blood was, obviously, in Auber's hands. When Auber's Pocket Dimension was destroyed with him Maiden's Blood was also completely gone. They have clearly lost this war. Kong closed his eyes, eased his mind and started to disrupt his Mana Wheel.

For the first time in a decade, Kong prayed to Celeste but his prayer was left without any response. If not for that creature's emerge, Celeste would never leave her old chosen without any response. This was only Kong's bad luck. Smiling bitterly Kong started to destroy his mana wheel, but a force appeared and stopped the process.

''Farewell, Human,''Ruh said and directly smashed Raiden and Kong's body together. With a splash, both bodies turned into bloody messes. Cleaning his hands with a small spell, Ruh looked towards the slaughter under him. It wasn't long before they completed their mission. Mission? Ruh's face became ugly. He completely forgot about Celeste's Miracle. Then he thought about Kong's bitter smile. His expression was filled with rage as he directly sent a flurry of fists to clear every building in the city.

In no time the whole city turned into a flat plain but there was no one left other than the people fighting at gates. Ruh directly found 2 traces of Teleportation circle. One of them at Truman's shop, other at Guard's barrack.

''Dammit!''

...

Looking towards the endless grey, Auber started to think. He didn't know what was those lines were, but he had an urge to completely cut them, and done so. Normally, he only had 3-4 years left to live but when he cut the 1st line, he felt a huge power flowing into him. Power not only destroyed the curse Death God planted in him, it also gave him his lost life force.

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After cutting through the first line, it took several years to cut 2nd line. Then the same thing happened. A huge power flowed into his body, as he felt he regained his peak strength when he was adventuring. The 3rd line took a decade to sever. This time, he felt like he encountered an obstacle he could destroy easily. He knew this was a sign of ascending to 1st rank, Hero Realm. Normally, it was way too hard to encounter this obstacle in Chaos World, let alone destroy it.

Yet Auber felt he could get rid of that obstacle with a wave of his hands in this strange place. Even though he was already over 80, it was a normal number as a normal Dryflame could live up to 200 years, he couldn't hide his excitement. Yet he didn't ascend. If he could sever all of the lines and accumulate enough power, then he would ascend automatically without any problem. He questioned what this place was or why he was here but couldn't find a legitimate reason. So he only followed along.

This time, he spent 13 years to sever 4th line. He could feel a boundless power surging through his body and mana wheel, even his body was being tempered by the excessive energy. He felt that if he severed the 5th line then he could ascend. Then get to the work. Normally, he was an impatient and rash person but he felt a soothing calm in this place. Like there was some kind of heavenly energy that kept his mind clear and made his heart calm. So he didn't have any problem when cutting the lines.

30 years. He was now over 120, which could be considered late middle ages. Even so, his face was a bit flushed with excitement. With the last blow, he severed the 5th line. Suddenly a huge sound rang out in the endless grey and echoed constantly. Auber's aura rose wildly as his white hairs turned black again and started to grow a bit longer as well. A beard appeared at his face, making his stern look quite fierce.

In several seconds Auber's aura reached to a point even he didn't know how powerful he was. Then he felt last 2 lines shaking. Before he could turn around 2 lines directly moved like snakes and pierced through his body. He could hear an enraged voice echoing in his mind, telling him to stop as he took more than anyone else. Auber only gritted his teeth and turned around and sent a flurry of attacks towards the 6th line.

He knew the thing that spoke to him was the fate, or it's 'Will' It was clearly feeling threatened by his actions, so Auber didn't have any intention to stop. He was many folds stronger than before, but lines were constantly devouring his strength. Like these several years passed and cracks appeared on the 6th line. Letting out a shriek in Auber's mind, the line was severed and a deafening sound shook the whole space.

...

In Chaos World, Dragon Sovereign directly stood up.

''This is at least 4 times stronger than the last ripple!''

...

In a hidden dimension, a man with pale skin and multicolored hair stood. His gaze was currently locked towards the Pale city, watching the death of humans. The man sighed and turned back to leave but before it could move, he felt a ripple.

''It's much stronger than last time? And aura is familiar? But how?''

...

Old man and the black haired man were now clashing with 2 giants. Each of their strikes collapsed the void and shook the starry sky. It was clear Old man was powerful enough to hold 2 of them by himself as the Black-haired man only attacked from time to time to assist. Suddenly all 4 felt a ripple and became shocked.

''How much does this guy plans to sever!?'' The black-haired man became shocked. Even he only managed to sever 3 while his master severed 5 lines. Only Chronos managed to sever 6 lines, highest among them. Yet this random person could sever 6 lines in several decades? Time was flowing very different in that place. A second in here was 2 years in that grey space. How did that guy manage to do it in such a short time? Even he, as a Chaos Lord and Slaughter King from the 9th world, only managed to cut 3 lines after spending countless years in that grey space.

''MONICA!''Flaming Giant shouted and flames surrounding him flared. Old man furrowed his brows and took out a small stick. Waving it, he sent a surge of white light towards the Giant's attack. As flames and light clashed, all surrounding space parted like a sea and huge void trembled. ''Gerrard, Go get him!'' The old man said and directly created a bulb of light as big as a planet, trapping 3 of them inside.

''Alright Master!'' Black haired man, Gerrard said and directly sped off. Watching Gerrard leave both Giants felt their hearth clench and attacked with a newly founded ferocity.''Ezekiel, You will never be able to get that Tablet!'' Fire giant shouted with anger, it's flames burning everything without exception.

''I wonder how Founder of your family would think if he saw you, Dryflame,'' Ezekiel said, sweats dripping from his forehead from the intense pressure. It was not easy to hold himself against 2 Absolute Gods. As the fight continued on, all 3 suddenly shuddered. Without any hesitation, Ezekiel destroyed the light and retreated, while 2 Giant made the same thing.

A huge body appeared in their sights, completely brown with wings that could cover worlds. Water Giant, Monica exclaimed with shock. ''Ramla! How are you still here?'' Flame Giant, Dryflame also became shocked.''Didn't you ascended the Upper World?'' Ramla looked towards them but didn't say anything, only smiled. Of course, she didn't have any intention to tell them that this little body of her's spent all of the divine power it had so she had to refill it at her Domain.

''Ezekiel, go fetch him. He is a bit important to that lazy man'' Hearing Ramla's words, Ezekiel was a bit shocked. He was one of the few people who knew Ramla's real identity, so understood the importance of the situation. Also, Ramla mentioned that entity, which he held immense respect and awe. Without hesitating he bowed a little and disappeared, going after Gerrard to fetch new Fate Breaker.

'Ah Arihan, if not for your addiction at 'Natural flow of universe' everything would have been smooth as this' Ramla sighed at Arihan's behavior. She was not much against his idea though, as their main mission was to protect Universe itself. Still, it was much easier when they made a move.

Then she thought about her daughter and Grim, feeling a bit envious. She always made every possible thing for her daughter and helped her with every matter. Yet Arihan only gave some techniques and pointers from time to time while rewarding Grim and still Grim surpassed her daughter. She thought it would be cruel to suddenly leave her daughter to herself, as she was always spoiled from the moment she was born. She was not like Grim who only followed his destiny with very little interference.

Maybe this was the reason her daughter was so weak? Maybe it would be good to leave her for Arihan's care for a while. As she was thinking in her mind, her outer appearance was completely different. Her glare sent chills to the pair, leaving them trembling. They couldn't understand why Ramla descended from Upper World or how she became this powerful after such a little time. It was very hard to progress with resources in here for Absolute Gods so they only progressed very little.

Their pride was hurt but both of them were helpless. ''Monica,Dryflame.''Ramla called their names. Both of them gathered their attention and listened to her.

''I know your ambitions, as well as your wish. Yet, you passed a certain threshold. If not for Buddha's mercy, I would have already trapped both of your souls in my domain. Killing a Heavenly King designate like Clark is not a light crime.'' Both Monica and Dryflame were dumbfounded. They didn't even know who this Buddha was or what Heavenly King was she talking about. Even so, they could sense the anger and building aura around Ramla which made them shudder.

''But for you to also manipulate Fate of Chaos World and limit the Magic, I won't let this off. It was such a mistake to leave this world to your care. Can you tell me, how shall we clear this mistake?'' Ramla's aura was suffocating both of them. They couldn't even breath let alone lifting a finger. ''If you won't talk, I'll choose for you,'' Ramla said.

She opened her mouth and directly swallowed both Monica and Dryflame. Before they could understand what was happening a small spark of flame appeared in front of them, then it turned into a world of fire. The fire was purple-gold in color, its power enough to 'Evaporate' fire that covered Absolute God Dryflame.

Ramla's sound rumbled inside this world of flame.''Dryflame, you even choose family's name as your first name. What arrogance. You are a real frog in the well. I'll show these to the founder of your family, I wonder how he will react to your idiocy? Look closely, This is what a real Dryflame looks like.'' Suddenly, Purple-Gold flame turned into pure gold and directly surrounded both of them. They turned into countless golden chains and pierced their divine bodies without any difficulty.

''If you can survive for a hundred thousand years, you will be free.'' She said but sighed right the next moment. Before a second passed, their divine power was extinguished and souls evaporated before they could return heaven. ''I have gone a bit too far, well these ants are not that worth.'' she thought and sped off towards the Auber, feeling a bit of expectation at her heart.

As she was flying, she felt another ripple that even reached to Chaos World and filled the hearts of Gods with fear. Ramla's face lit up with happiness ''He severed 7th line!'' then sent the joyous news to the Arihan, who watched the all progress clearly. Still, replied to her message with joy as well but cautioned her act. Arihan was a bit dissatisfied because of her rash behavior but he didn't want fate play something again so let her be.

Still, he sent a copy of what happened to the Hades who was always sitting at hell with nothing to do. It was sure to get his interest.