"You dare defy a True God! Defy the truth!"
The King of Reincarnation's voice echoed through this strange space formed from pure energy. His figure stood as firm as a mountain, endless waves of power surrounding him as though the strength of the entire universe had gathered within his body.
Yet before the blazing karmic fire, that power seemed inadequate.
Karmic fire was an existence beyond ordinary flames. It was not born of burning matter, but formed from the accumulated resentment, sins, and unwillingness of countless living beings. It was one of the coldest and most difficult-to-extinguish forces in the universe.
At that moment, the karmic fire wrapped tightly around the King of Reincarnation like ravenous beasts. Every wisp of flame flashed with an eerie light, as if it intended to devour even his soul.
Unless the King of Reincarnation could cleanse himself of every sin, or the fire of his life was completely extinguished, these flames would never go out. They would eternally scorch his soul and flesh.
The King of Reincarnation's eyes widened, filled with indignation and fury.
He tried to use the power within him, enough to shake the stars, to extinguish the flames. But every effort vanished without a trace. The karmic fire merely swayed slightly before burning even more fiercely.
The flames seemed connected to his soul. With every breath, he felt the searing pain rising from its depths.
"Ah!"
The King of Reincarnation let out a thunderous roar. His power erupted once more as he attempted to violently drive the karmic fire from his body.
However, the karmic fire seemed to possess life. Not only was it not dispersed, it followed the King of Reincarnation's rage and spread even more frantically.
Such was the cruel yet just nature of karmic fire.
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