The Monarch-Chapter 568: Jasmim

The true strength of Kayden was not his ability to manipulate souls. Although this was something at which he excelled, his primary weapon was his unparalleled mastery over mana. His combat power far exceeded any expectation, reaching high levels that few could even conceive of his true potential. Moreover, Kayden was old—unimaginably old. His age transcended any comprehensible parameter, spanning eras and entire cycles of existence.

He had spent billions of years honing every aspect of his power, refining every detail with surgical precision. Atlas, on the other hand, while also powerful, was nowhere near as old. Even so, his rise in power progressed at an impressive pace, rivaling that of Kayden. However, there was a fundamental difference between the two: their focus on potential. Kayden had shaped his power but always prioritized developing his potential, investing in it above all else. Atlas, by contrast, had elevated his immediate strength at the cost of some of his potential, favoring tangible results over long-term growth.

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This small difference became evident as the two evolved over short periods. While Atlas experienced gradual leaps, Kayden advanced exponentially. The rest of the universe possessed powerful mages, but none could keep pace with these two titans and their rapid progress.

Another mage beginning to stand out was Han. After witnessing Kayden in action, defying an entire universe with open arms, Han underwent a radical transformation in mindset. He understood something that many high-level beings were only beginning to realize: potential was superior to strength. This truth, once revealed, began spreading among the most influential mages, altering how they viewed growth and power.

Meanwhile, the universe continued to expand, and Kayden remained at the fringes of political intrigues. It was almost comical that one of the strongest mages in the cosmos ignored the power struggles that consumed others. Time seemed to accelerate, and as the years passed, Kayden became an urban legend—a figure shrouded in myths and terrifying tales.

Many saw him as an almost mythological entity. His actions, however, were very real. The number of galaxies he had destroyed was absurd—unfathomable even to the oldest mages. Not even Netero, one of the universe’s eldest beings, had a record of destruction as extensive as Kayden’s.

These actions had consequences. The destruction of so many galaxies subtly altered the universe’s balance. The overall amount of mana increased slightly, and the number of twin births rose as well. To most, these changes were invisible, but Kayden, with his profound understanding of the law of balance, noticed the effects almost immediately.

Meanwhile, his connection to the universe deepened. His already advanced sixth sense grew at an alarming rate. In just a few tens of millions of years, it reached an astonishing range of 50 billion kilometers. Though this wasn’t his primary area of study, his progress was extraordinarily rapid. His speed of transportation also advanced significantly, nearing the divine level, although he remained far from completing his journey in that realm.

Then he felt it. A call rippled across the universe, reaching every mage unmistakably. It wasn’t as powerful as the heralding of a divine birth, but its nature was similar. Kayden recognized the phenomenon immediately. It was a signal of ascension—the moment a mage transcended the limits of mortality and became a demigod. However, this time, something was different.

Without hesitation, Kayden began to move. He teleported at high speed, using ancient portals connecting distant zones. Nothing could stop him. Those who tried were effortlessly pushed aside. Kayden was not a senseless killer; every move he made had a clear purpose.

Within minutes, he crossed seven entire zones and reached the event’s epicenter. The scene was chaotic, with dozens of demigods and tenth-realm mages gathered. Kayden’s presence was immediately felt. Not even the most reckless among them dared to approach. A distance of at least one billion kilometers was instinctively maintained, and none even attempted to touch his spiritual aura.

At the center of all this turmoil was a woman Kayden had never seen before. With long silver hair and the unmistakable aura of a tenth-realm mage, she was a mystery. No one seemed to know her. Her presence was an enigma. Yet as he observed her, Kayden realized she belonged to a specific group.

Netero was also present, accompanied by other elite mages. They formed a circle of absolute power, ready to confront any threat to the event—even if that threat was Kayden. It was evident that what was about to happen was unique, an opportunity that could not be squandered.

The woman was imposing. Over 2.3 meters tall, her figure was striking even by human standards. Her skin, a vibrant green like fresh grass, emitted a subtle glow that illuminated the void around her. Kayden could not determine her exact race, but it was clear she had a profound connection to the cosmos.

The space around her was uniquely altered. There were no traces of the universe’s will or ordinary spatial structure. It was as if that space was an extension of her very existence, making it difficult even for Kayden to extend his sixth sense into the area.

Then the transformation began. Divine mana began flowing toward her, enveloping her in a mantle of pure energy. To most, what followed was merely a visual spectacle, but Kayden saw beyond that. He observed the subtle changes in her soul—an impressive work of refinement for a still-young soul.

The mana around her pulsed like a living heart, and tiny golden sparks began to shimmer on her skin. Her form seemed wrapped in a celestial aura, and the space around her continued to bend under her influence. The transition from mortal to divine was not just a spiritual ascension—it was a complete restructuring of her essence, something that reshaped the very fabric of the universe around her.

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Kayden’s presence, though colossal, was just one among many spectators witnessing a moment that would forever mark the cosmos’s history.