Chapter 1511 : A Fading Paradise's Last Light
Compared to the other Ronan systems, this Human Sovereign Nebula before them seemed to be shielded by boundless Dao Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality and cultivation] power. Its Rule [the specific cosmic laws governing a domain] and Great Dao [the supreme, all-encompassing Way of the cosmos] had not yet collapsed entirely, and the situation of Supernova Eruption [the cataclysmic explosion of a dying star] was not yet severe.
The two exchanged a glance, and finally Eldrin Chen spoke: 「Proceed with caution. If the situation turns dire, we shall immediately shatter the Void [the fabric of space itself] and flee.」
Seeing this, Glaze Qu gave a slight nod of agreement, offering no further words.
Thus resolved, the two stepped into the Human Sovereign Nebula and soon arrived at the location of the Human Sovereign's Palace.
As one of the sovereign powers of this Minor Universe, the Human Sovereign's Palace drifted within the nebula's core, seated upon an ancient continent spanning three thousand light-years.
Eldrin Chen observed a Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss [a paradise realm of the highest spiritual grade] floating within, radiating a supremely dazzling light. 「It appears prosperous, yet the Primordial Source [the foundational, life-giving energy of creation] within this Blessed Land [a spiritually rich and auspicious realm] is nearly depleted.」
「Although it has not yet fallen from its Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss status, I fear it cannot endure much longer.」 Gazing upon this ancient land, Eldrin Chen could not help but shake his head.
Glaze Qu nodded, a trace of regret in her voice. 「After all, this is merely a Minor Universe. Its Primordial Essence Power [the fundamental creative power of the cosmos] has its limits.」 「So many Taiyi Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation] powerhouses and Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality] seeking eternal life must consume Immortal Spirit Qi [the spiritual energy required for immortal cultivation]. Naturally, the depletion of Primordial Source grows more severe with each passing day.」
「If my estimation is correct, when this universe first opened, the number of Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss in the world was likely close to twenty.」 「Now, most of those Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss have degraded in rank. That the Human Sovereign's Palace retains even one is already a remarkable feat.」
As they spoke, the two had already set foot upon the ancient continent. Visit audio-novel[dot]com to enjoy the complete series.
They arrived within a majestic Grand Hall and discovered the Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity in this cosmos] had been waiting for them for some time.
The Human Sovereign was a man of extraordinarily imposing stature, draped in a golden imperial robe, his pupils shining with the brilliance of twin suns.
Upon seeing the two, the Human Sovereign's pupils contracted slightly before he spoke. "Are you two truly from beyond this cosmos?"
"We are,"
Eldrin Chen replied calmly, then looked at the Human Sovereign. "This cosmos approaches its silent end. As a fellow member of the Human Race, I have come seeking cooperation."
As he spoke, Eldrin Chen sensed something amiss. He could not help but voice his doubt. "I have heard that the Human Sovereign is an existence at the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a profound cultivation realm representing dual supreme foundations]."
"Why does Your Majesty's cultivation appear to be only at the single Primordial Foundation [the foundational cultivation realm representing the primordial origin]?"
The Human Sovereign's expression remained unchanged, his tone detached. "This emperor is named Aethelred, the third-generation Human Sovereign of this cosmos. Your people have already informed me. You seek the treasures of this dying universe."
"You propose that if my Human Sovereign's Palace [the seat of the Human Sovereign's power] lends you its strength, you will guide us in transcending this cosmos."
Eldrin Chen nodded, his voice steady. "With this cosmos facing imminent annihilation, seeking transcendence may be your wisest path."
Speaking of this, he began to explain to AethelredHuman Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] the circumstances and karma of this particular universe.
As the Human Sovereign of this Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained cosmos], he was naturally aware that this cosmos was on the brink of annihilation.
However, upon learning from Eldrin Chen that beyond this world lay a vast Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals and higher cultivation], a look of yearning dawned upon the face of AethelredHuman Sovereign.
After a long while, AethelredHuman Sovereign spoke: "I can lend you my aid. Yet, within this universe, the children of the Human Race are beyond counting."
"As its final Human Sovereign, I cannot and will not abandon them." "Oh?"
Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly, and he inquired, "Then what does Your Majesty intend to do?"
AethelredHuman Sovereign fell silent for a moment before finally declaring, "I shall issue an edict, summoning our people from all corners. We shall depart this universe, taking every last member of the Human Race with us."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression grew solemn.
He pondered deeply for a long time before shaking his head. "This is a vast and sprawling cosmos. The number of souls within the Human Race is beyond measure—countless billions upon billions. To think you could rescue them all... such a feat is simply impossible."
"I know."
AethelredHuman Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] spoke slowly, finally sighing as he said, "I shall remain within this Human Sovereign's Palace, awaiting the arrival of the final person." Eldrin Chen remained silent, ultimately offering no further persuasion.
He rose to his feet and voiced the doubt in his heart: "What of the two previous Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity]?"
AethelredHuman Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] fell into a contemplative silence. After a long while, he began to speak: "Three hundred thousand years ago, the first Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] ventured alone into the Void Rift [a tear in the fabric of reality], seeking to carve a path forward for this universe."
"Eight Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years] ago, the previous Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] gathered the majority of the Human Race's resources to forge an Ancient Salvation Ark [a legendary vessel of escape]. He departed through the Void Rift [a tear in the fabric of reality] with billions upon billions of the Human Race, and there has been no word from them since."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor deep within his heart.
To depart along the Void Rift [a tear in the fabric of reality], seeking a path forward within the boundless Dimensional Void [the chaotic space between worlds], was in itself a path to certain doom. Access the full story on *audio-novel.com*.
Unless by some immense stroke of fortune, allowing the first and second Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] to find another world or a Minor Universe [a smaller, self-contained reality], they possessed almost no chance of survival.
Yet, with the universe itself on the brink of destruction, it was better to risk seeking a new path than to simply await the end.
Speaking of this, AethelredHuman Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity] could not help but sigh. "In its prime, this universe boasted forty-nine figures of the Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm] level."
"Alas, since the apocalypse drew near, over half of those Great Emperor [a supreme cultivation realm] in the past million years have already charged through the Void Rift [a tear in the fabric of reality] and into the Endless Void [the infinite, chaotic expanse between worlds]."
"Yet as time has passed, their Soul Lamps have nearly all been extinguished." Hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into a contemplative silence.
Beyond this Minor Universe lies the heart of the Boundless Chaos.
The vast majority of Void Rifts terminate in overwhelmingly violent Chaos Currents; to step into them without the cultivation of a Heaven Immortal Realm is to court certain death.
Only with immense fortune—if a particular Void Rift happens to open at the very fringe of an Immortal Domain—might one preserve their life.
Yet this possibility is vanishingly small; out of ten million Void Rifts, perhaps not a single one leads to the edge of an Immortal Domain.
Furthermore, those Void Rifts are perilous beyond measure. Their savage spatial forces can shred an Earth Immortal Progenitor, and the Chaos Qi [the primordial, formless energy of chaos] that seeps in is potent enough to threaten even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.
Under such conditions, the chance of safely reaching another Immortal Domain or world is virtually nil. Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen inquired, "A cataclysm of such magnitude truly is a despair that suffocates the soul. I am curious, why have you not departed?"
"Depart?"
Aethelred, the Human Sovereign [the paramount ruler and protector of humanity], shook his head and replied with serene finality, "I was originally a Quasi-Emperor of the Human Race within this cosmos."
"In that distant past, the moment I took up the Human Sovereign's Sword, I swore a solemn vow: to remain within this universe and shelter the Human Race until the very last moment."
"With this great vow, I have broken through to the realm of Great Emperor [the supreme sovereign level of cultivation], yet I am bound to remain within this great cosmos." Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh softly within his heart.
This Aethelred, the Human Sovereign [the supreme protector of humanity], had made his great vow from the very beginning, resolved to shelter the Human Race until the final moment, with no thought of departure. Even if Eldrin Chen wished to take him away, constrained by the power of the great vow, he could not possibly leave this place alive. This chapter appears courtesy of audio~novel.com.