Xandros and the Shadow Python locked eyes, the tension between them thick enough to slice through. A storm of deadly intent surged through the air, each waiting for the other to make a move. Then—
BOOM!
Both exploded into motion.
Xandros shot into the air like a missile, his katana slashing forward with deadly precision. The Shadow Python, sensing imminent danger, let out a ferocious hiss and retaliated with a powerful skill—
[Venom Breath]
A thick, corrosive miasma blasted from its fanged maw, surging toward Xandros like a tidal wave of death.
"Shit, that venom's going to be a pain in the ass." Xandros grimaced. Without hesitation, he wreathed his katana in searing flames and slashed through the incoming attack, igniting a midair explosion that rocked the battlefield.
BOOM!
The shockwave hurled him backward, but with a graceful flip, he regained his footing midair, retreating several meters to reassess his strategy.
"This thing can fly, huh?" he muttered, watching the beast coil in the air. "Makes sense for a B-rank monster."
His eyes gleamed with excitement as he activated—
[Space Flight]
A surge of energy propelled him higher, weightless yet in complete control. Sheathing his katana, he folded his arms, exuding the aura of an unbothered warrior ready to dismantle his prey. The Shadow Python, as if sensing his intent, slithered higher and let out a deep, guttural hiss before launching itself at him.
Then—
BOOM!!!
They clashed.
Xandros met the beast head-on, his fists crackling with elemental energy as they smashed into the Python's coiling form. The beast countered with terrifying speed, its tail lashing out like a black whip of destruction while its razor-sharp fangs sought to sink into his flesh.
BOOM! BOOM!! BOOM!!!
Blow for blow. Pound for pound. A battle of raw power and skill.
Xandros grinned, exhilaration surging through his veins. His strikes shattered the air itself, while the beast's dark energy threatened to swallow the light. Every impact sent shockwaves rippling outward, tearing through the space around them.
But then, the beast shifted tactics.
[Shadow Stealth]
[Shadow Armor]
Darkness enveloped the Python, its form flickering as its speed skyrocketed. At the same time, its scales hardened, glowing with an eerie obsidian sheen.
Xandros narrowed his eyes. "Ah shit, that's gonna be annoying." He sighed, rolling his shoulders. "Oh well. The same old back-and-forth attacks were getting stale anyway."
He raised a hand, activating one of his deadliest talents—
[Martial Arts God – Activated]
A golden aura erupted around him, warping the very fabric of reality with its sheer intensity. The air trembled. The ground cracked. The beast recoiled, instinctively sensing the overwhelming presence of something far beyond an S-rank opponent.
"So this is what an SSS-rank talent skill feels like," Xandros thought, his grin widening.
Before the Python could react, he vanished.
WHOOSH!
Reappearing directly behind the beast, his voice rang out—
"Abracadabra, f*cker."
[Forbidden Technique – One Inch Punch]
BOOM!! CRACK!!
The impact detonated like a supernova.
The beast's spine snapped in half, its massive form convulsing as the sheer force of the attack shattered its very essence. It never even had the chance to react before its life was extinguished.
THUD!
The Shadow Python crashed to the ground, disintegrating into dust upon impact.
[Ding!]
[Boss Monster – Shadow Python Killed]
[2000 EXP Gained]
[Tenth Floor Successfully Cleared]
[Ding!]
[Second Quest Completed]
[10% Battle Intent and Omni-Eye Awarded]
Xandros raised an eyebrow. "Omni-Eye, huh? System, show me the description."
[Omni-Eye – (Divine-Tier Skill)]
A transcendent ocular ability that grants the user absolute perception and dominion over all they see. The Omni-Eye is the pinnacle of all vision-based skills, capable of dissecting reality itself with a mere glance.
Effects:
Absolute Foresight – Perceive all possible futures, allowing the user to choose the optimal course of action.
Truth-Seeker – Instantly see through all illusions, deceptions, and disguises.
Conceptual Vision – Comprehend intangible forces like fate, causality, and existence itself.
Domain Control – Gain total control over an area with a mere gaze, bending space, time, and energy.
Eternal Recall – Perfect eidetic memory across lifetimes.
Godslayer Insight – Analyze and counter divine abilities effortlessly.
Annihilation Stare (Locked) – Erase weaker beings with a glance.
Dimensional Awareness (Locked) – View across dimensions and alternate realities.
Xandros let out a low whistle. "Damn, this is insane. Even locked, it's still overpowered."
[Ding!]
[Activating Omni-Eye]
[1%... 12%... 57%... 89%... 100%]
BOOM!!!
The entire tower trembled as Xandros' aura surged. His eyes glowed with divine power, intricate symbols forming within them. He hovered above the ground as cosmic energy crackled around him.
An hour passed before he finally descended, clenching his fists in excitement.
"This power… So many possibilities," he murmured. Then, he smirked. "But let's not get arrogant. I still have a long way to go."
"System, transport me out."
FWOOSH!
He reappeared in his room. Layla greeted him with a bright smile. "Great job, Master! You were amazing."
Elyria, rubbing sleep from her eyes, nodded energetically. "Yes, yes! Papa is super strong!"
Xandros chuckled, feeling warmth spread through his chest. In his past life, no one had ever acknowledged his achievements. This… this felt nice.
"Thanks, guys. That means a lot."
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Meanwhile…
In the grand Temple of Divinity, dedicated to the worship of the Primordial Goddesses, a woman sat trembling.
Her silky black hair clung to her sweat-drenched face, her priestly robe disheveled. Her grip on her staff tightened as beads of blood dripped from her lips.
She coughed violently—
PFTT!
Blood splattered onto the sacred floor.
Her eyes flew open, filled with pure terror.
"No… No… No…" she whispered in disbelief.
"The Agent of Destruction has arrived."
Her breath hitched, her hands shaking uncontrollably.
"The Chosen Ones are in danger… He's going to kill them all…!"
Panic consumed her.
"I have to warn the Association—"
Before it's too late.
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In a realm devoid of light, twelve shadowy figures sat in eerie silence, facing one another.
"The Heavenly Demon has arrived... Our time has come," a voice echoed through the void, carrying a reverence laced with malice.
"Yes," another responded, his tone dripping with anticipation. "For that is our sole purpose as Demon Kings—to serve our master and purge this world of those self-righteous, chosen bastards."
"All hail the Heavenly Demon," the first voice proclaimed.
"ALL HAIL THE HEAVENLY DEMON!" the eleven others chanted in unison, their voices reverberating through the darkness like an ominous prophecy.
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In an endless expanse of white, faceless winged figures gathered around a strikingly seductive woman—the Goddess of Fate.
"So, the rats have begun scurrying, and the so-called Heavenly Demon has arrived." The goddess frowned, tapping her delicate fingers against her arm.
A slow, wicked smile crept onto her lips. "No matter... My chosen one already possesses the system. As he builds his harem, his power grows. Oh, my beloved… how I long for the day we meet. This time, there will be no failure. The Heavenly Demon will be erased from existence."
Her laughter, sultry and chilling, echoed through the boundless white.
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Meanwhile, somewhere far removed from gods and demons, a young man lounged in a lavish chair, watching the unfolding events on a massive holographic screen.
"Damn," Xandros chuckled, sipping a drink he had no memory of ordering. "This is like watching a high-budget fantasy series—except I get front-row seats and god-tier spoilers."
"Hehee~! Yes, Master!" Layla, a mischievous voice at his side, giggled. "It's like reading a premium novel that money can't buy anywhere~."
Xandros leaned forward, a wicked grin stretching across his face. "Oh, this is gonna be fun. I wonder how they'll react when I flip the whole damn table."
Layla giggled again, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Oho~, Master, are you going to break the plot?"
"Oh, I'm not just breaking it," Xandros smirked, stretching lazily. "I'm setting it on fire and dancing on the ashes."
Both burst into laughter as the world continued to move—completely unaware of the storm brewing in its midst.
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