Collision of Wizarding Paths, the World's Ordered Cycle, the Hidden Hand (12 More Updates)

The wind stopped. Earth Vein Energy no longer flowed, and the magma's searing heat turned to icy silence.

Ryan closed his eyes, and his heart fell quiet.

The last of the Illusory Trinity's power flowed into the Trinity True Body, leaving behind residual subconscious fluctuations and the intent to attack.

Behind him, a terrifying mass of energy that occupied half the world unleashed Divine Power unlike anything seen before. It raised both hands high as countless tiny bolts of lightning, formed from Rune Spells, coiled and gathered, gradually taking the shape of a gigantic Cross Longsword.

Though its blade was made of particle energy, it seemed like a real, tangible object. Thirteen patterns were carved into it: Illusion and Reality's blazing flames; a Blood-eyed Ferocious Bird spreading its black-and-white wings; and a slender Black Serpent beneath rolling thunderclouds, its mouth open as it raised its head and hissed. More than half of the Anomalies looked vivid and lifelike, while the rest were dimmer, lacking concrete detail, as if they had yet to be fully formed.

The sword had been nameless. Now that it had appeared and Ryan had wielded it, it had a name.

It was called—Nightmare! `

Its resplendent might shook heaven and earth.

Countless Dream Flower Petal Anomalies appeared, as if the world had entered an apocalyptic cycle of rebirth, beset by Calamity after Calamity.

Xi Ya was captivated by the sword. She narrowed her eyes as her lips gradually grew dry and cracked. She stuck out her tongue and licked them to moisten them.

"How fascinating. Truly fascinating. My blood is boiling. Little Ryan was absolutely right to praise you. Among the Wizard Seeds of this Corner of Myriad Worlds, you are the strongest of the younger generation."

"That's beyond doubt. It's inevitable." Xi Ya smiled, revealing