The heavens split apart.

A deafening roar echoed across the world as the colossal figure stepped through the Gate.

Every mountain trembled.

Every ocean rose in violent waves.

Across distant kingdoms, people looked toward the northern sky in terror.

The Void King had arrived.

His enormous body was cloaked in living darkness. Two radiant blue eyes glowed like dying stars, and a crown of black crystal rested upon his head.

His mere presence caused reality itself to crack.

The Seventh Void Lord knelt before him.

"My King..."

"The path has been prepared."

The Void King looked down at him.

"You have served well."

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Far below, Lucien stood frozen.

Even...