Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 8 – Ripples Across the Cosmos
The Aftermath on the Planet
The air of the corrupted world was fresh again. Blue skies returned, oceans shimmered like crystal, and forests began to regrow where black spires had once stood.
The locals—emaciated survivors who had hidden away—slowly stepped out from ruins, eyes wide as they saw the corruption vanish. A child ran forward, clutching at March 7th's coat.
"You… you made the monsters go away?"
March froze, then knelt and smiled, voice trembling. "No… we all did. Because we never stopped walking forward."
The Avengers gathered nearby, the relief clear on their faces.
• Wanda looked at the cleansed sky, whispering, "We couldn't save our world… but now, at least, we can save this one."
• Hulk/Bruce smiled faintly at the children, his massive form oddly gentle. "Feels… good. To smash the right things."
• Steve raised his shield high. "One planet at a time."
On the Astral Express
Back on board, the train hummed with quiet energy. The golden reinforcement from Neo's Trailblaze authority pulsed softly along its frame.
Pom-Pom bustled in circles, trying not to show relief. "Pom-Pom had faith! …Well, some faith. Maybe a little faith. But Pom-Pom is proud of everyone!"
Himiko leaned on the rail, gazing at Neo. "You did more than purify a planet, you know. You made them—made us—believe that the Path still matters."
Neo simply shook his head. "It wasn't me. It was all of us. That's what Trailblaze is."
Chat Group Reactions
[Group Chat – Live Broadcast Thread]
Kiana: Neo, you're insane. You turned an entire battlefield into a path of hope.
Asuna: It's beautiful… the way everyone walked forward together.
Thor (laughing): HA! I have fought wars across realms, but never like this. Even Midgard's children will envy this victory.
Tony: So, Trailblaze Neo basically turned us all into walking purification engines. Not gonna lie… I could get used to that upgrade.
Zhongli: Balance was restored with elegance. Such harmony is rare in any world.
Welt (quietly): …An Aeon with humanity intact. Perhaps this is what we've needed all along.
Ripples Across the Factions
Far away, in the folds of Imaginary Numbers, the factions stirred.
• The IPC (Interastral Peace Corporation): Reports flooded in about the purification of a corrupted planet by a "golden path." The higher-ups whispered nervously about a new Aeon, one unbound by chains of logic or trade.
• The Xianzhou Alliance: Generals debated fiercely. Some called it hope, others danger. One remarked: "If this Trailblazer spreads… even Mara itself may tremble."
• The Genius Society: A few members were already trying to calculate the implications. If Trailblaze could redefine space, time, and even nihility—was it not the most dangerous equation of all?
• The Aeons themselves:
• Lan (Hunt) turned their gaze briefly, silent but acknowledging.
• Yaoshi (Abundance) whispered with unease, for Trailblaze now brushed against life and death itself.
• IX (Nihility) stirred faintly in the void, its whispers growing distorted.
• Aha (Elation) only laughed. "Ohhh, delightful! A new Aeon who refuses despair. I can't wait to see how long that lasts."
The Quiet Resolve
In the Express lounge, everyone gathered around. The glow of purified starlight streamed through the windows.
Neo looked at them—Avengers, Nameless, Herrscher, crew, all together.
"This was just the first step. There will be more planets. More corruption. More battles. But remember…"
He set a hand on the table, golden light spreading across its surface like veins of hope.
"…we don't walk for ourselves. We walk so that others can keep walking too."
For a long moment, silence filled the carriage. Then one by one, every member nodded.
They were no longer just allies. They were Trailblazers. True Nameless.
Closing Scene
Far beyond sight, deep within the folds of Imaginary Numbers, a shadow watched.
A twisted mark—the brand of Lord God Space—pulsed faintly. Its corruption stirred once more.
And far away, in the deepest darkness, something like a voice laughed:
"Let us see how far your Path truly goes, Aeon of Trailblaze."
✨ End of Chapter 8 – Ripples Across the Cosmos ✨
(The purified planet brings emotional aftermath, unity, and recognition across the factions. Aeons begin to notice Neo's existence. For the first time, the cosmos reacts to a human Aeon who walks the Path with others.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 9 – Bonds of Permanence
Astral Express – Quiet Moments
The train glided through the folds of Imaginary Numbers, stars drifting lazily outside the windows. Inside, the mood was calmer than it had been in days.
March 7th flipped through her photo album, giggling as she showed Steve a picture of him looking very serious during the last battle. Wanda and Natasha sat nearby, quietly sipping tea while sharing small smiles.
Bruce and Tony were arguing again—but this time, it was about science, not smashing. "You're telling me your tech can actually adapt to dimensional corruption?" Tony raised a brow. "Stark Industries could've used that about five disasters ago."
Bruce chuckled. "Well, it helps when you've got Neo's upgrades rewriting the rules of physics."
The mood was warm, alive, human. A much-needed reprieve.
Neo's Strange Feeling
Neo stood at the edge of the carriage, gazing out into the endless sea of stars. Seraphina's voice resonated softly within.
Seraphina (Manas):Your adaptation has reached deeper than even I foresaw. Something else is stirring within you.
Neo's hand pressed against his chest. A strange resonance called from beyond time. Not the restless push of Trailblaze, but a steady, unwavering beat.
"The Path of Permanence…" Neo whispered. "It hasn't vanished. It's just… waiting."
The Revival of Permanence
The stars shifted. A ripple of golden-white light erupted within Neo, illuminating the carriage.
Visions flooded the Nameless' minds:
• Long, the fallen Aeon of Permanence, who once sought eternity but was lost to collapse.
• The countless civilizations who once prayed for stability, for something unchanging in a universe of chaos.
But instead of a cold, stagnant eternity, Neo redefined Permanence through his humanity.
Trailblaze and Permanence fused.
• Permanence was no longer the cage of stagnation.
• It became the foundation—the anchor that allowed the Trailblaze to continue without being lost.
For the first time, two Paths beat as one.
Neo ascended further: The Aeon of Trailblaze and Permanence.
Pom-Pom's Gift
Golden sparks drifted from Neo's hands. He turned to Pom-Pom, who blinked nervously.
"W-W-What's with that look? Pom-Pom doesn't like surprises!"
Neo laughed and touched Pom-Pom's chest. "Then this one will be a good one."
Light surged, and for the first time, Pom-Pom felt the barrier of the train vanish. His small paws tingled with cosmic resonance.
"P-Pom-Pom can… leave the train?!"
The crew burst into cheers, March practically tackling Pom-Pom with a hug. Even Tony raised a toast with his mug.
"You earned it, conductor. Welcome to the crew, officially."
Pom-Pom wiped his eyes furiously. "Pom-Pom isn't crying! It's just… star-dust!"
Planning for the Next Step
Later, everyone gathered in the lounge. A map of imaginary coordinates floated above the table, projected by the Express.
Neo's gaze hardened.
"We know now that this corruption isn't natural. It's seeded by the Lord God Space. Which means… someone's here. A transmigrator."
Welt adjusted his glasses, voice steady. "That explains why the corruption adapts. A hand is guiding it."
Himiko set her cup down, fire in her eyes. "Then our mission is clear. We don't just purify. We hunt."
Steve leaned forward, shield gleaming in the starlight. "Wherever they are, we'll find them together."
Neo clenched his fist. The dual resonance of Trailblaze and Permanence pulsed through him.
"No matter how far they run, our path will reach them. Because this time… we're not just walking forward. We're walking to end this."
Closing Scene
The Astral Express thundered onward, glowing brighter than ever before.
In the distance, across the folds of Imaginary Numbers, a faint flicker of corrupted light stirred.
A voice laughed faintly, twisted and mocking.
"Let's see how long your so-called 'Permanence' lasts, little Aeon."
The transmigrator had heard them.
And was waiting.
✨ End of Chapter 9 – Bonds of Permanence ✨
(Calm downtime with crew bonding, Neo revives Permanence and merges it with Trailblaze, Pom-Pom gains freedom to walk with the crew, and the mission shifts toward hunting the transmigrator.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 10 – The Void and the Eternal Path
The Aeons React
Far away from the Astral Express, ripples spread across the Sea of Stars. Every Aeon, sleeping or awake, felt the impossible:
One who carried the Trailblaze, had now revived and redefined the Permanence.
• Yaoshi, the Abundance
In their endless garden, the vines trembled. "Life eternal… reborn through him? Will he be the one to carry my seeds further… or will he bring decay disguised as growth?"
• Nanook, the Destruction
A voice like a blade of fire echoed across collapsing suns. "Foolish. Permanence is a shackle. Trailblaze is chaos. And he dares wield both? This will end in ashes."
• Xipe, the Harmony
Soft laughter drifted like a chorus. "How curious. Two melodies merged into one song. Perhaps… even the Symphony must listen to this new tune."
• Lan, the Hunt
Arrows of starlight flared in the void. "The prey has changed. Or… has the hunter become something untouchable?"
Even the Remembrance, silent and fading in its cycle, stirred faintly—memories reforming around the impossible truth:
Neo now walked two Paths.
Back on the Astral Express
Neo sat cross-legged at the back of the train, his aura flickering like overlapping realities. Seraphina's calm voice echoed within his soul.
Seraphina (Manas):You've adapted beyond 95%. Your Cocoon of the End has already begun awakening. But… are you ready to show them what you once were?
Neo smirked faintly. "It's about time."
A dark sphere shimmered into existence above his palm. Not light. Not shadow. Something deeper. Something older.
The Void.
The Return of Tensura's Power
The atmosphere around him bent as Azathoth, God of the Void unfolded:
• Nihility Collapse / Turn Null surged like primordial fire, rewriting matter into nothingness.
• Imaginary Space wrapped around the Express like a cocoon, stabilizing the ship even through Imaginary Number turbulence.
• Multidimensional Barriers layered reality itself, shielding allies without flaw.
• Soul Consumption pulsed faintly, hungry but restrained, its edge dulled by Neo's humanity.
• Spacetime Domination warped—teleportation no longer a skill but a simple thought.
• True Dragon Nucleation & Release [Scorch] shimmered like miniature suns burning within his veins.
Every crew member and Avenger felt the shift.
Steve's hand instinctively tightened on his shield. Natasha whispered: "So this… is what he really is?"
Pom-Pom trembled, then grinned with pride. "Of course! Our Aeon is… unstoppable!"
The Transmigrator's Fear
Somewhere, hidden within the corruption's network, the transmigrator froze.
He had felt confident until now, thinking Neo was just another player with cheats. But as Neo's Azathoth power unfurled, combined with his new Aeon status, a cold terror coiled in his chest.
"Impossible…! He shouldn't—he can't—he was supposed to be limited!"
For the first time, the transmigrator felt fear not of death, but of erasure.
Because against Azathoth, God of the Void, even souls weren't safe.
Closing Scene
Neo stood, void-light fading back into his chest, his eyes calm yet burning with Trailblaze resolve.
"I walked worlds before this one. I fought gods, demons, dragons, even the abyss itself. If you're listening, transmigrator…"
He looked directly into the void, voice steady.
"…run if you want. But know this: I will Trailblaze over you. Permanently."
The Astral Express surged forward, brighter than ever.
And far away, the transmigrator's hands shook as he began plotting desperately.
✨ End of Chapter 10 – The Void and the Eternal Path ✨
(Aeons react with fear, awe, or curiosity. Neo fully reintroduces his Tensura skills and Azathoth, terrifying the transmigrator watching from the shadows.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 11 – Ripples in the Void
The Aeons React (Cosmic POVs)
The moment Neo released Azathoth, reality itself trembled. Across the cosmic lattice, Aeons stirred—watching, weighing, fearing.
• Nanook, the Destruction
A star detonated under his fiery gaze.
"Hah. So the child plays with voidfire. But in the end, all things end the same way… in ruin. If he walks the Trailblaze and the Void, then he has chosen to stand in my path. Let's see how long his permanence lasts."
• Xipe, the Harmony
An eternal orchestra fell briefly silent, then resumed with a strange, unsteady note.
"Two paths. Two songs. Two truths. Void and flame… woven with a melody of creation. He might become… a discord… or a symphony."
• Lan, the Hunt
Arrows of starlight split the dark as Lan's eyes narrowed.
"He bends time, space, even fate. Harder to track than any prey… but prey nonetheless."
• Yaoshi, the Abundance
The gardens of Yaoshi shifted uneasily, flowers blooming and withering in the same breath.
"To consume the soul is to deny the cycle of rebirth… yet, he still carries life in his hands. Is he savior… or thief?"
• IX, the Nihility
A whisper cut through the void, faint yet vast:
"An echo of nothingness… that devours even itself. Intriguing. Perhaps… he is closer to us than the others believe."
For the first time in countless eons, the Aeons spoke of one mortal with true uncertainty.
Chat Group Live Feed
As Azathoth's aura swept through, the Chat Group erupted with messages.
[Kiana]: HOLY—! That's not just Neo powerup, that's literally world-ending vibes! 😱🔥
[Asuna]: This… this is what he was hiding? All along?
[Himiko (HSR)]: So that's the Tensura power Seraphina mentioned. It's not just destruction. It's… absolute.
[Wanda]: I felt it, even from here. A hunger that could've swallowed me whole. And yet… he controls it. He chose to save me instead of consume me.
[Bruce (Hulk)]: …he could eat souls. And yet, he spared mine. That makes him stronger than any monster.
[Tony]: I don't know if I should be terrified… or start building something to maybe measure it.
[Natasha]: Terrified. Definitely terrified.
[Pom-Pom]: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ That's our Aeon!!! Trailblaze AND Void!!! WOOO!!! 🚂💥
[Zhongli]: His presence now rivals ancient archons and surpasses them. If unchecked, he will stand equal to the true sovereigns of worlds.
[Himiko (HSR)]: …and yet, he's still Neo. That's why it's both terrifying and reassuring.
The Transmigrator's Perspective
Hidden deep in the corrupted lattice, the transmigrator's teeth chattered.
"This isn't supposed to happen… He wasn't supposed to—Azathoth doesn't belong here!!"
The shadowy figure gripped his head, pacing.
"If he can consume even souls… then not even the system can protect me. No failsafes… no backups… If he finds me—"
For the first time, the transmigrator cursed not just the Chat Group, but the Lord God Space itself for throwing him against Neo.
Closing Scene
Back on the Astral Express, Neo let the dark sphere fade. His allies looked at him with awe, fear, and respect.
Neo only sighed.
"Don't look at me like that. This is just… me. I didn't Trailblaze to become a god. I Trailblaze so none of you ever have to feel that despair again."
The words cut through both the fear and the awe, grounding everyone.
But still, across the cosmos… the ripples of Azathoth's return continued to spread.
✨ End of Chapter 11 – Ripples in the Void ✨
(Aeons react in fear, awe, and curiosity. The chat group explodes with commentary as Neo fully reveals his Tensura powers. The transmigrator is now terrified, realizing even the system might not protect him.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 12 – Defiance of an Aeon
The Cosmic Chorus
The echoes of Azathoth's awakening had barely begun to settle when a gathering of presences pressed into Neo's mind. The Aeons themselves, their voices colliding like storms, demanded to be heard.
• Nanook, the Destruction:
"Child of Void. You pretend at control, but all things return to ash. Your defiance is meaningless before the path of Destruction!"
• Lan, the Hunt:
"Trailblazer, or abomination—prey is prey. And one day, you will fall beneath the Hunt's arrows."
Their arrogance reverberated across the lattice. But this time, Neo didn't stay silent.
Neo's Reply
Neo stepped forward, his aura flaring like a star inverted. The crew, the Avengers, even the Chat Group felt his presence surge through both cosmos and screen.
He smirked—mockery laced in his tone.
Neo:
"Nanook… you're dumber than I thought. You talk about ash, ruin, and inevitability—yet you don't even realize something simple."
He lifted a hand. The void coiled around his palm like a living thing, perfectly obedient.
Neo:
"All of this. The Void, the Trailblaze, even Azathoth—it's not your end, not your destruction. It's my will. My control. Not once has it slipped from my grasp. That's the difference between you and me. You're a prisoner of your own Path. I'm not."
A fracture echoed across the cosmic lattice. Neo's aura stabbed into the Path of Destruction itself, warping it.
Nanook roared—an Aeon's roar, shaking systems and breaking stars. But his Path faltered, cracks spiderwebbing across it.
Narrator:
For the first time since the birth of Destruction, Nanook's Path had been permanently damaged. His power… weakened.
Turning to the Hunt
Neo's gaze snapped toward Lan. The void and Trailblaze together surged, colliding with a force like gravity and will combined.
Neo:
"And you, Lan… you dare call me prey? You, who for eons have failed to hunt the prey you seek most? The one that's always slipped your arrow?"
The void around Neo expanded. Haki-like pressure rolled out across the stars, bearing down directly on the Hunter.
Lan staggered in his own Path, his arrows dimming. His voice faltered, a tremor creeping in.
Lan:
"…You—"
Neo:
"Be careful with your words. Because unlike your eternal failures, if I decide you're prey, I won't miss. Test me again… and you'll regret it."
Lan's silence was answer enough.
Other Aeons' Silence
Across the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, other Aeons—IX, Harmony, Abundance—watched. None spoke. None interrupted.
For the first time, the chorus of Aeons fell into quiet unease.
Chat Group Explosion
The live feed went wild.
[Tony]: HE JUST. DAMAGED. AN AEON'S PATH. PERMANENTLY. 🤯
[Kiana]: That's my Neo!! LET'S GOOO!!! 💪🔥
[Wanda]: …I almost pity them. Almost.
[Bruce]: He… scared an Aeon into silence. I'm proud.
[Asuna]: This is insane. The balance of the entire cosmos is shifting because of him.
[Pom-Pom]: (⊙_⊙;) P-P-P-P-POM!!! HE BROKE THE COSMOS LIKE A TOY!!!
[Zhongli]: Not even archons nor gods could dream of such power. To wound the Destruction itself… Neo is becoming more than even the Aeons understand.
Closing Scene
Neo exhaled slowly, as if brushing dust from his shoulder.
Neo:
"They thought they could lecture me like a child. But I'm not walking their Paths. I'm Trailblazing my own. And if they don't like it…"
His eyes narrowed, void and flame glowing together.
"…then they'd better stay out of my way."
The Astral Express thrummed with anticipation. Somewhere in the dark, the transmigrator shivered harder than ever before.
✨ End of Chapter 12 – Defiance of an Aeon ✨
(Neo mocks Nanook, permanently damages the Path of Destruction, and intimidates Lan into silence. The balance of cosmic power shifts, with Aeons unsettled and the Chat Group in chaos.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 13 – Hunting Shadows
The Express in Motion
The Astral Express surged along the rails of imaginary numbers, each ripple in its wake scattering corrupted fragments that dared to cling to the flow. The crew, Avengers, and Chat Group members felt the weight of silence pressing down.
Neo sat near the observation deck window, eyes closed, while the cosmos rolled past like painted glass.
It was Bruce who finally broke the quiet.
Bruce (Hulk):
"…You realize you just scarred an Aeon's Path. That's… bigger than anything we've faced so far."
Wanda:
"And you scared another one into silence. Even gods back in our world never looked so shaken."
Tony (smirking, but tight):
"Yeah, great job, kid. You've officially made the universe even more unstable. Not just Earth's problem anymore—it's cosmic."
The Astral Express crew shifted uneasily.
March 7th:
"So… does this mean the other Aeons might come after us? Like, directly?"
Himeko (Chat Group Himiko crossing arms):
"They won't move openly. Not yet. But their pride has been wounded. And that's almost more dangerous."
Neo's Calm Reply
Neo opened his eyes, calm but sharp.
Neo:
"They'll posture. Maybe they'll scheme. But they're bound to their own Paths. I'm not. That's what terrifies them. I didn't just break Nanook's power… I broke his certainty. And Lan knows now that his 'prey' isn't me—it's him."
The words sent a chill across the crew. Even Pom-Pom, puffed up in nervousness, stayed quiet.
The Mission Returns
A chime rang in the Chat Group.
[Chat Group System]:
🔔 Mission Update: Hunt the Transmigrator of the Lord God Space. Corruption signatures scattered across nearby worlds. Purify the anomalies to narrow down the target.
The holographic map unfolded, marking three corrupted planets within range.
Zhongli:
"…So the corruption hides the transmigrator's trail. If we cleanse these planets, his position will be revealed."
Kiana (leaning forward):
"Then it's simple. We Trailblaze harder, faster, cleaner. He can't hide forever."
Steve (nodding):
"And every world we purify also means more people freed from this… infection."
First Purification Stop
The Express shifted course, rails forming from the void. The first corrupted planet came into view—a once-thriving city-world now wrapped in black crystal veins and crimson mists.
Wanda (grim):
"…This looks too much like home. Let's end it quickly."
Neo stood, his aura briefly flaring with both Trailblaze and the Void.
Neo:
"This is just the start. Every purified world brings us closer. The transmigrator knows it. He's scared. I can feel it."
Cutaway – The Transmigrator
Far away, in the shadows of the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, a figure cloaked in fragmented light trembled.
Transmigrator (internal):
"Azathoth…! He's Azathoth! The Lord God never said he'd—he'd be this! I can't—how can I fight something that broke an Aeon!?"
His corruption shivered, lashing out in panic, spreading faster across hidden worlds.
Closing Scene
Back on the Express, the Chat Group buzzed.
[Asuna]: Don't get cocky, Neo. You've shaken the Aeons, but that doesn't mean you're invincible.
[Kiana]: Nah, he is invincible 💪 (don't argue, I'm right).
[Tony]: …For once, I'll let the anime girl have the last word.
The train surged forward, heading for the corrupted planet's surface.
The hunt had begun.
✨ End of Chapter 13 – Hunting Shadows ✨
(Neo and the crew discuss the fallout of his defiance, while the Chat Group mission pushes them to start purifying corrupted planets to close in on the transmigrator. The hunt begins, with the first purification world looming.)
Arc 3: Tree of Imaginary Numbers
Chapter 14 – Flames of Purification
Arrival
The Astral Express thundered down rails of imaginary light, stopping above a corrupted world once known as Halovest, a thriving city-planet famed for its towering spires and floating gardens.
Now?
The skies bled crimson. Black crystal vines pierced skyscrapers. Shadows walked like humans, but twisted.
From the station platform, Wanda whispered:
Wanda:
"…It's like Sokovia… but worse."
Himeko (Astral Express):
"Prepare yourselves. If corruption is this deep, the civilians may be suffering in ways we can't even imagine."
The Descent
Neo led the charge, Aeon aura burning with both Trailblaze and Permanence. Behind him marched a united force—
• Avengers (Tony, Bruce/Hulk, Steve, Natasha, Wanda)
• Astral Express crew (Himeko, March 7th, Dan Heng, Welt, Pom-Pom now empowered)
• Chat Group members (Kiana, Zhongli, Asuna, Himiko HSR, and others).
When they hit the corrupted ground, the world screamed.
The First Wave
A surge of corrupted beasts burst from the mist—creatures with melted faces and jagged limbs.
Steve (raising shield):
"Avengers! Form up!"
March 7th (firing arrows of ice):
"Here they come!"
Neo raised a hand. Azathoth's void flame merged with his Trailblaze aura, purifying swathes of beasts instantly—but not erasing them, instead unraveling the corruption and leaving unconscious civilians beneath.
Civilian (awakening, coughing):
"I-I can breathe… the pain's gone…"
Tears filled her eyes as she saw light return to the streets.
Teamwork in Motion
• Bruce (Hulk) smashed through crystalized walls, freeing trapped families, while Wanda created hex-purification fields to cleanse those caught in miasma.
• Tony deployed nanotech drones, each carrying fragments of Seraphina's purification algorithm, dispersing them like golden pollen.
• Zhongli slammed his spear, forming unshakable barriers so civilians had safe pockets to gather.
• Kiana ignited her Herrscher power, wings of flame burning corruption into stardust.
• Dan Heng's spearwork split shadow after shadow, fast and precise.
Civilian POV
From the ground, families clutched each other, whispering:
Civilian father:
"They're not gods… they're people. Fighting for us."
Child:
"Are they… the Nameless?"
An old woman, her eyes cleared of corruption, sobbed.
Old Woman:
"No… they're something greater. They're walking a Path no Aeon ever has… together."
The Boss of Halovest
The air quaked. From the planet's core, a colossal corrupted titan rose, shaped from skyscrapers and screaming faces.
Tony:
"…Yeah, that's nightmare fuel."
Neo (calm, stepping forward):
"Then we end the nightmare."
He unleashed both Trailblaze and Azathoth's void flame, but instead of overwhelming, he directed it like a conductor—guiding the Avengers, Express crew, and Chat Group into synchronized waves.
The titan howled as light and void fused, shattering the corruption at its core.
Planet Freed
The mists dissolved. Black crystals cracked, revealing Halovest's true beauty beneath. Floating gardens bloomed again. Skies cleared to blue.
Civilians dropped to their knees, watching the sky open. Some cried, some cheered, some simply stood in silent awe.
Aftermath
Back aboard the Astral Express, the Chat Group lit up.
[Asuna]: Neo, you guided everyone like a real commander this time. It wasn't just raw power.
[Kiana]: Damn right! That titan didn't stand a chance 💪
[Bruce]: The civilians were smiling. That's what matters.
[Zhongli]: A planet restored… one step closer.
But in the distance, deep in the corrupted shadows of the Tree, the Transmigrator trembled harder.
Transmigrator (internal):
"He's not fighting alone… he's making everyone stronger. This… this wasn't supposed to happen…"
✨ End of Chapter 14 – Flames of Purification ✨
(The first corrupted world is purified in a fast-paced battle. Civilians' perspectives show the true hope Neo's Trailblaze is creating, while the transmigrator realizes fear is no longer enough to keep control.)