The Root Domain, the beginning of all laws.
Within the pure-white conceptual space, eight figures stood quietly, each at the pinnacle of their own world, representing eight entirely different systems of power and radiating terrifying, flawless auras.
They were the source of Ye Chuan's power.
Now, they had also become the final and highest wall on his path forward.
Holding [Wado Ichimonji], Ye Chuan looked at these eight versions of himself, at once familiar and unfamiliar. Yet his expression held neither sorrow nor joy, as calm as the boundless starry sky.
He understood.
This was not merely a battle, much less a fight to the death.
This was the final question the system-or rather, the Root-had set before him.
A final examination called graduation.
Here, he had to prove one thing to the Root.
He was not merely the sum of these Eight Great Legacies, nor was he a puppet or vessel for these legendary powers.
He had surpassed them all and forged his own path!
He was one of a kind!
"Then let's begin."
Ye Chuan murmured softly.
As if responding to his words, all eight legends moved at the same instant!
Boom-!!!!!!
The battle erupted in an instant!
With an arrogant expression, Gilgamesh flung open [Gate of Babylon]. Thousands upon thousands of Noble Phantasm prototypes tore through the pure-white space like a golden downpour, cutting off every avenue of retreat from all directions!
At the same time, Son Goku had already vanished from his spot!
Pushing [Ultra Instinct] to its utmost, he appeared silently behind Ye Chuan and drove a heavy punch imbued with divine technique straight at his back!
Ainz Ooal Gown raised his staff high, instantly completing the incantation for the Super-Tier Magic [Skyfall]. A sky burning with apocalyptic flames bore down on Ye Chuan's head!