Rift, Part Two

"Is it really that terrifying..."

In a corner of the Abyss World, an ancient Demon watched the scene before him and muttered, his expression uncertain.

At that moment, bolstered by the Abyss Will, their strength had reached its peak. Each of them had reached their current limit, attaining a level they could never have imagined before.

But even so, the figure before them seemed to have grown even more terrifying.

After making his world completely independent and truly gaining authority over it, Arthur's power had grown even more formidable. It was now gradually rising beyond its former level, surging toward the Seventh Tier.

His strength still far surpassed that of these ancient Demons.

"He's still transforming. He's in the middle of it right now..."

An ancient being spoke, his eyes cold. "Either we don't act and abandon this operation, or we strike now..."

"Once he completes his transformation, none of us will be able to stand against him..."

In an instant, they understood.

Having fought their way through countless Demons to emerge victorious, these ancient Demons were undoubtedly keenly perceptive. They immediately noticed what was happening.

After splitting off the Abyss World and claiming its authority for himself, Arthur had now surpassed his former limits and was steadily advancing toward a higher level.

If he succeeded in ascending, then, with an independent world under his control and its World Will supporting him, his strength would far exceed theirs. They would have no chance at all.

So either they did nothing, or they acted at once.

In an instant, the ancient beings grasped the situation and, without a word, began to move.

The power of the Abyss erupted, pouring into the ancient Demons and empowering their attacks.

Terrifying power gathered, then burst forth all at once.

Soon, flashes of light appeared