First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System-Chapter 260: The One who Carried the Burden

His voice carried the soft weight of countless eons—calm, gentle, yet resolute. Time itself seemed to pause even further, waiting respectfully as the venerable being continued with quiet clarity.

"The Throneless Emperor is breaking his rules for the first time in countless trillions of years. He has searched relentlessly for a worthy successor, always bearing the fate of our entire Chiliocosm Structure upon his shoulders."

His profound gaze shifted slowly over both factions—dark and light—touching each Emperor present with a subtle, patient understanding. "While others rebuilt their legacies, expanded their realms, or restored their races, he alone persisted in a solitary quest, wandering the endless Void, tirelessly seeking the one who might save us all."

At these gentle, patient words, the surging auras of both factions slowly receded, diminishing the overwhelming pressure that threatened to annihilate reality itself.

Silence settled once more, thoughtful rather than hostile now, as the assembled Emperors carefully considered Time Dragon Emperor’s profound observation.

Echo stood quietly at the center, unmoved and composed, though the subtle lines around his eyes deepened with quiet gratitude.

He had known this would eventually happen, yet hearing it spoken aloud by Time Dragon Emperor himself carried a comforting reassurance. The venerable Emperor’s acknowledgment eased the tension gripping his ancient heart.

Across from Echo, the Death Dragon Emperor and the dark-aligned Emperors exchanged silent, meaningful glances.

Their fierce determination softened into quiet acceptance, recognizing the truth Time Dragon Emperor had voiced. With a heavy exhalation that rippled the fabric of the void, Death Dragon Emperor finally inclined his immense head slightly, conceding quietly.

"This will be the only time," he rumbled deeply, his voice solemn yet tinged with reluctant respect. "Interference will be permitted... this once. But—he can’t fix his foundation. The mortal needs to overcome some trial himself if he’s the one who will save us."

His massive form began to fade slowly, merging back into shadows, the oppressive darkness gradually receding into the distant void.

Behind him, the others followed silently, vanishing one by one—Decay Dragon Emperor, Darkness Dragon Emperor, Blood Dragon Empress, Demon Emperors, and even the immense Titan Emperor—all withdrawing their shadows gently from the fragile remnants of the Prime Realm.

As the oppressive darkness dispersed, light and tranquility returned, gradually repairing the damage caused by the brief yet catastrophic presence of so many powerful beings.

Echo’s gaze followed them briefly, his expression calm, emotionless, but inwardly he felt relief wash gently through his ancient heart. He knew the fragile balance they maintained had nearly shattered, yet it held—for now.

Slowly, he turned around, his expression warming subtly as he faced the assembled Emperors who had quietly supported him.

The radiant Life Dragon Empress gave Echo a gentle nod, her expression serene and understanding.

The Elven Empress smiled softly, her emerald eyes filled with deep, silent gratitude, while the Phoenix Empress spread her majestic flaming wings in silent acknowledgment.

The Fairy Empress’s eyes sparkled gently, her presence flickering like starlight as she quietly withdrew.

One by one, these supportive allies exchanged respectful greetings with Echo, their quiet words carrying gentle reassurance and gratitude.

Each understood clearly the profound weight Echo had carried for eons, respecting his endless quest and silent sacrifice.

As the last of them gently departed, fading gracefully into the quiet stillness beyond, only Time Dragon Emperor and Great World Tree Empress remained.

Time Dragon Emperor’s eternal sands flowed gently around him, illuminating the lingering darkness with soft golden brilliance.

The Great World Tree Empress stood calmly beside him, her towering, ethereal form a luminous nexus of interconnected cosmic roots that quietly stabilized the fragile remnants of the Prime Realm around them.

Time Dragon Emperor turned gently toward Echo, his ageless eyes filled with deep compassion and quiet admiration.

His voice was gentle, ancient yet comforting. "You bear a heavier burden than any other, Throneless Emperor. You have my respect and my gratitude. If you ever require aid, remember—you are not alone."

Echo nodded slowly, his ancient gaze filled with understanding. "I thank you, old friend. Your words carry more weight than you know."

Echo stood silently at the heart of the shattered Prime Realm, his expression filled with quiet contemplation, burdened yet visibly lighter now that the immediate tension had passed.

The Great World Tree Empress stepped forward gracefully, her ethereal presence gently stirring fragments of destroyed reality as she moved.

Her eyes held deep wisdom and a gentle sorrow as she observed the damage their mere shadows had caused. She shook her head softly, the leaves of her form shimmering like starlight.

"We truly destroyed a Prime Realm of this Small Chiliocosm, didn’t we?" she murmured softly, a hint of regret lacing her melodic voice. Her gaze roamed across the countless fractured shards of Prime Realm suspended around them, drifting slowly in the timeless void.

Echo exhaled a quiet sigh, nodding slowly as he too surveyed the scattered remnants. His voice was calm, tinged with subtle remorse. "Even the shadows of our power carry far too much weight in these fragile layers of reality."

He turned toward Time Dragon Emperor, exhaling a soft breath. "Can you fix it?"

Time Dragon Emperor inclined his head solemnly, his ageless eyes softening with understanding.

Without a word, he extended his claw gently forward, the celestial sands flowing swiftly from him, weaving effortlessly into intricate patterns of cosmic law.

Time itself began reversing, the fractured fragments slowly drifting back toward their original positions, gently mending reality like a shattered mirror pieced meticulously back together.

In mere moments, the Prime Realm reformed seamlessly around them, restored perfectly to the instant before the Emperors’ arrival.

Orion lay peacefully unconscious once more, still cradled in Echo’s timeless golden protection.

Eldric’s unfinished words hung silently in the frozen air, and everyone—Selene, Fiora, Rina, Magi, Lucan—remained suspended safely, untouched by the previous cataclysm.

However, the leader of the kidnappers and vice leader had also been revived, as they remained suspended in the moment just before Selene burned them to ashes.

The Great World Tree Empress observed quietly, a soft smile of admiration crossing her serene features as reality completed its delicate restoration.

She glanced curiously toward Lumi, her eyes twinkling with gentle intrigue as she sensed something familiar within the shimmering avatar.

With a graceful tilt of her ethereal form, she addressed Lumi directly, voice filled with gentle curiosity. "I sense the aura of a kin of mine upon you."

Lumi’s projection flickered sharply, caught off guard by the sudden attention of such an ancient entity. She hesitated nervously, instinctively protective. Echo chuckled softly, his eyes gentle yet firm as he glanced reassuringly toward Lumi. freёnovelkiss.com

"It’s alright, Limitless," Echo spoke gently. "Show her the World Tree Seed."

Lumi bristled, shaking her digital head vigorously, her translucent form flickering anxiously. [No! That’s Master’s treasure—I won’t hand it over!]

Echo’s eyes softened further, amusement and patience visible through his calm voice. "Don’t worry, Little Limitless. She can help the seed heal. Trust me—it will benefit your Master greatly."

Lumi hesitated, wavering visibly between wanting to safeguard her Master’s treasure and trust in Echo’s reassurance.

After a tense silence, she finally relented with a sigh, carefully retrieving the Damaged World Tree Seed from Orion’s inventory.

The seed hovered gently before her, its once-lustrous surface cracked and dim, damaged and lifeless.

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