A/N: I have some free time, but not so much. So, I wasn't able to refine this chapter further.
Also, Ch 1 - 10 will be revised if it does not fit the plot. Ch 6 was revised as of now.
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In a place devoid of anything, within an endless void where existence itself felt distant, a massive black sphere hovered silently. Perfectly smooth, it rotated without sound. No energy leaked from it, yet its presence alone pressed heavily upon reality.
Before it knelt five Dark Masters, their eyes lowered.
Varnyx.Drayce.Sulric.Zael.And Rez.
The sphere pulsed once.
Then, calmly, an entity manifested—neither male nor female, neither loud nor quiet. Its presence replaced the sphere's stillness without disturbing it.
All five Dark Masters spoke in unison.
"Glory to you, Lord Zens."
The entity spoke.
"Speak."
Varnyx raised his head slightly."We have completed the order you gave us successfully. The Grand Priest's focus is fully on us—and on the barrier separating the worlds. And the Omni King has been placed into enforced slumber. He is now unreachable. Even to those closest to him."
Sulric added, "As for the guardians, they fully believe we intend to corrupt the worlds. They do not suspect our other actions still in motion."
Zens replied evenly ,"Good. With that, the next step of the plan may proceed."
Drayce hesitated.
"But… we might have a problem."
The void tensed.
"I will not accept failures," Zens said.
All five Dark Masters trembled in fear.
Drayce swallowed."There is a… slight complication. We encountered a being we could not sense—even within our own domain. He also managed to injure us there."
Before Zens could respond, Rez spoke quickly.
"That is true, my lord. That being does not belong to this Xenoverse—if my assumption is correct. However… it may also present an opportunity."
Zens answered calmly.
"Continue. If I do not approve of what you say, you will all be erased and replaced."
Far away—
A multiverse screamed.
An entire reality ignited as countless warriors charged toward a towering dark silhouette.
They never reached it.
They were erased mid-charge, their universes collapsing into nothing.
Silence returned to the void.
The Dark Masters remained motionless, fear gripping them.
Rez continued, "If my conclusion is correct, that being may reach this reality through the Celestial Temple."
"Celestial Temple," Zens said. "A myth. You claim it exists?"
"Yes… Lord Zens," Rez replied nervously. "While uncovering the secrets of this world, I learned of its location. And I believe using him, we might open the passage to it ."
Zens issued his command.
"Then focus on capturing that mortal before I return. If you fail to do so, you will face the consequences."
Elsewhere, in the empty space where a multiverse once existed just a few moments ago, Zens observed quietly.
"It seems the moment when the Omni Cube falls into my hands draws near."
"Chaos must spread," he said calmly.
"Only then will He be satisfied."
A pause.
"But I must avoid Zalama's eyes."
Zens then looked outward, gazing upon countless multiverses layered before him.
"…What a repulsive infestation."