Void Evolution System
chapter-1870

The darkness around them couldn't be compared to what others experienced in the starry sky.

See, the Sacred Abyss did still have many stars and planets. Merely, they were all uninhabited, uninhabitable, or destroyed. The only life that existed in this cosmos was contained in a small area like animals in a zoo.

The Dark God was in the very center of the cosmos, taking the place of the Cosmic Core. Compared to even the most spread-out Divine battles, he was extremely far away. Damien naturally didn't need to travel for a long time to get there. He and the Dark God were now equal. Not only could he approach easily, but he was no longer affected by the aura of this place as well.

He saw that black hole. As he came closer, it took on a more human form, or rather, a form more suitable for battle.

The humanoid figure was still wrapped in a fog of blackness. It had no real features and was only a vague outline, but it was the most human the Dark God had ever been in Damien's eyes.

"As I expected…"

The Dark God was no longer using techniques to project his voice or language that made him seem superior. Though he was an inherently flawed being, it seemed that he no longer saw the use of displaying himself so mysteriously.

He and Damien were the same now. They were the same, but that was the exact source of the mockery in his voice. "I said upon our first meeting that you were not the one. You now have the same power as I, yet, even you were not able to surpass the final boundary."

Damien raised a brow.

He was clearly talking about the Void. Had he mentioned anything like that during their first meeting?

'No, but it was probably his thought process at the time.'

The Dark God made a lot of claims at that time. He showed Damien an "Existence" beyond his own and even gave him a taste of Nonexistence.

However, he only did so because he was confident after meeting Damien that he would not be able to reach the Void.

It was likely because there had only ever been one Absolute.

'And from his words, it seems that he knew that person.'

Now wasn't the time to question it. The Worldwalker had done a lot in his life, so it was impossible to single out the moment when the Dark God decided that another person like him could not exist.

Regardless, Damien was not of the same mind as him. If the question was about whether he would reach that place or not…

"Unlike you, I'm still quite young. I'll eventually get there, as I'm not a being who exhausted all of their potential just to become Supreme."

A backhanded comment was a great way to greet someone who would always just be an enemy. Yes, an enemy. Back then, didn't the Dark God say that he wasn't worthy of being called one? Damien had to wonder what that man was thinking now that he'd become an individual with the potential of killing him.

However, the Dark God didn't show any signs of emotion.

"You are indeed an enemy worth acknowledging. However, that is the end of it. Your achievements mean nothing, and you will attain nothing. By the end of this day, you will be no more than another anecdote in my biography."

They both looked down on each other. They both believed that there was no way for the other person to win.

Any sort of banter between them was pointless.

It had been mentioned too many times. The Dark God was not like the Saint Emperor.

Damien had no desire to understand him. He had no desire to find a human side in this being.

The only thing he cared about was exterminating him. Regardless of what happened, there wouldn't be anything like pity for the Dark God.

Damien stared at that entity, and it stared back. They were both waiting for the other person to make the first move.

Just by existing in the same environment, the reality around them twisted. Though they were still in the Sacred Abyss, they were in a specific state of reality where they were separated from everything else.

As if they stood inside of a black hole, their combined energies formed a battleground of absolute blackness reminiscent of the Void so they could display their power to the fullest.

There was only a single instant separating them from a clash. As soon as that single instant passed, everything changed. The fate of two cosmos was now at stake. And in a matter of time that would be seen as nothing at all by those in reality, that fate would be decided once and for all.

***

The war was progressing well. Many hours had passed already. The situation wasn't looking great, but it wasn't bad either.

"Send word to the ground troops. A new array is on standby for use."

Hestia sent word from her encampment, erected in the True Void Territory. Her current efforts were going towards supporting Thalia and her people, as their progress would change the overall state of the war more than those on the frontlines.

She was in charge of many things. Of course, she could have easily distributed her duties to others, but she was never that kind of person.

For Hestia to be the Eyes of God, she needed complete control over the situation. The people supporting her were in charge of maintaining contact with the troops to relay her orders, feeding her information, and creating a web that connected each and every branch of their operation so that everything could be managed effectively. Through her aid, Thalia was able to move far faster than ever before. And as Thalia moved, the troops facing the enemy army were granted more and more benefits that made them stronger and more resilient. For every move that was made from their base, Hestia was the one who made the decisions.

Through her aid, Thalia was able to move far faster than ever before. And as Thalia moved, the troops facing the enemy army were granted more and more benefits that made them stronger and more resilient. The Divinities didn't necessarily need to be as heavily controlled. They were basically fighting all individually. When they needed to coordinate, Hestia would arrange it, but she was able to spend most of her time focused on the lower existences. They were the ones who needed more help. And, they were the most plentiful. They, as the common population of the Heavenly World, held great importance in the grand scheme of things. Hestia's role was equally important, but she was not in any danger. Not only was she far away from the warzone, but she was also surrounded by a heavenly troop dedicated to her safety.

If it was about Damien's siblings, then the other three were in more exciting situations. All three of them were fighters

They were somewhat spread out, but like Long Chen and Su Ren, they took the opportunity to bounce off of each other's strengths.

Damien was too much of a star. Dante was amazing. Serena was amazing. Claire was amazing. Hestia was amazing. All of them had their own roles in both the family and on the battlefield.

However, the three of them, Dominic, Darius, and Yiren, were still trying to find their places.

This was their chance. They had to prove it to everyone else, and they had to prove it to themselves.

They were also members of the Void Clan, and they were not going to let themselves be forgotten.