The Fourth Calamity (6200)

"Fujimaru! An anomaly detected."

Da Vinci's image appeared. At the same time, through the signal they had just established, she saw the strange sight in the sky—a world of swords that seemed to have been carved into existence.

Ritsuka Fujimaru asked in surprise, "What is that? A Reality Marble?"

But before she could get an answer, another unexpected development occurred.

Golden ripples spread as thousands of gates from the Gate of Babylon opened in unison, surrounding the world of swords and firing golden streaks like a raging storm.

Contrary to his usual behavior, the golden king no longer avoided battle. Riding Vimana, he charged toward the swordsman at the center.

An immense aura radiated from Shirou Emiya, one deeply familiar to Ritsuka Fujimaru and the Servants present.

It was the aura of a god.

Power surged from his body.

During his fall into the black mud, all the heavenly treasures, divine spring water, and sacred medicines he had consumed in Ye Fan's world had been completely digested.

Perhaps it was because he had never suffered injuries so severe, or perhaps, with a Dao Seed now inside him, he had drawn upon every ounce of power that could sustain his life in this desperate situation. The spiritual essence hidden within his flesh, which he had yet to refine, was consumed.

His flesh and organs were nourished, and his pulse grew stronger and stronger. Only once the five senses clogged by the black mud had fully recovered did Shirou Emiya examine his current condition.

Holy swords, demonic swords, and immortal swords stood everywhere. Endless silver radiance gave off a biting chill, and waves formed from sword energy actually surged through the scene. A horizon of flames continued to expand, leaving only weapons upon the scorched earth.

"The sea of bitterness... the life