Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

Boom!

Shen Ye looked up.

He saw lines of small glowing text swiftly appear above his head:

"You are the first human to defeat '???' after escaping the 'Species Grace,' and thus you are granted this 'Fate Decision.'"

"This is a sensational event; please choose to either announce it or conceal it."

"Make a swift decision to generate the corresponding power of the Myriad Realms and activate the right entry."

Sensational event?

It seems that in the outside world, humans as a "newcomer" species are still despised.

But how should I handle this?

Announce it?

Or conceal it?

Shen Ye hesitated slightly.

"Shen Ye, we can leave now."

Charlotte's voice sounded.

Shen Ye hesitated for a moment, then said:

"The situation is quite delicate. I actually want to watch a bit longer."

"Watch what?" Charlotte asked.

"Watch how things develop next—because I must think clearly about the road ahead—can you give me some advice?" Shen Ye said.

"As a creation, I have failed in battles in the Myriad Realms before, so this is something you need to think about yourself, and I only need to focus on fighting." Charlotte said.

"You're shirking responsibility?" Shen Ye asked.

"No," Charlotte said, "I just think you need to adapt to the rules of the Myriad Realms, to think independently, so you can grow."

"So it's for my own good." Shen Ye mused.

"Of course—"

Before the words were finished, there was a "boom," and a new entry emerged on the long blade:

"Slacker."

"Description: When you shirk, only putting in effort, your luck value +3."

"—Why think so much? Just go for it."

Both of them watched this entry.

"..." Shen Ye.

"Don't believe this entry, you do need training, right?" Charlotte said.

"Yes, of course, thank you for your consideration." Shen Ye immediately said.

At times like this, one must agree with the girl.

Otherwise, she's hard to appease.

In the tunnel.

A rustling sound came from far away.

"There are monsters coming, be careful." Charlotte said.

"But they seem to be a bit slow in coming, let's wait for them." Shen Ye said.

Charlotte's voice faded from the long blade.

The long blade began to gather strength.

—Why overthink it, just act!

Shen Ye held the hilt, standing still, pondering the upcoming battle, slightly entranced.

Actually, what I told the Old Blind Man was true.

This blade technique isn't completely finished.

But its power is already considerable.

He turned to look into the void.

Lines of small glowing text still floated motionlessly in mid-air:

"Time Slash (Incomplete)."

"God Slaying Soul Seizing Slash Technique, pinnacle of the Three Techniques, soul blade manifesting myriad entries, One-Union Sword Skill."

"Description:"

"1. Three Techniques fused as a sealing slash technique, guaranteed hit, soul-seizing soul-calling;"

"2. Seals the soul within the Dharma Aspect 'One Breath to Three Pure Ones,' rotating the elements 'Feeding,' 'Parasitic,' 'Destruction,' 'Disorder,' 'Withering,' enacting the Dharma Aspect, bolstering the Three Techniques Slash to forge 'Unshakable,' 'Cannot escape from dreams,' 'Cannot Be Released' as assistance, soul refining, through lifetimes of suffering, seamless, eternally trapped."

"—Dharma Aspect and Sword Technique merged as One-Union Sword Skill."

"—Lament the fleeting years, and yet, all is in vain."

Shen Ye withdrew his gaze.

In the Truth World, the most powerful ways to attack are indeed to use the Dharma Aspect to fully execute one's techniques.

I used the "Mandala Uroboros," and used Multi-layered Universe, Parasitic Empress, and Ship of Destruction to power the Dharma Aspect, driving this slash.

This level of Sword Technique is already my current limit.

He looked to the side.

Augustus, the body of the Multi-Brain River, still stood there, unmoving.

Their souls had entered the Dharma Aspect.

Leaving their bodies here, they essentially became "Living Corpses."

How to handle them?

Why not just destroy them.

"Wait a moment."

A voice came from the hallway's end.

Following this.

A creature, human woman from the upper body with numerous tentacles on the lower body appeared.

She looked at the two "Living Corpses" beside Shen Ye and said:

"Did you take them down?"

The entire corridor suddenly fell silent.

All power and elements retracted into the void, quietly waiting.

Waiting—

For Shen Ye to speak and make a decision.

Yes.

This is the moment he must make a decision.

—To hide his identity, or to declare himself?

There's no time to deliberate further.

Today.

Here.

The union of Eternal Humans and Truth Creation formed the strength to defeat the Myriad Realms' monsters.

Should this be proclaimed?

Or remain hidden, laying low?

In an instant.

Shen Ye made his decision.

—Only children make binary choices.

"I did it."

He stated.

"You? A human?" The creature stared at him, somewhat incredulous.

"Human?" Shen Ye laughed, "Don't underestimate humans; I am one who embodies the Destruction Tribulation Will."

"I heard your world has many grievances with the Destruction Tribulation and often acts out, so I came to see especially."

"I've already claimed the souls of these two entities."

"No need to thank me."

Just a moment ago.

A glimmer of inspiration suddenly flashed through Shen Ye's mind.

This world, D-0314, lies deep within the Destruction Tribulation yet remains unscathed.

—There must be a reason for it.

Let's observe more.

They so detest the Destruction Tribulation.

The Multi-Brain River mentioned it just like that.

It's reliable information.

Further confirming their connection to the Tribulation.

So—

Why not ignite a fire?

The opposite side asked:

"How do you represent Destruction?"

"Because I'm here to do this job, we have a mission."