Kaipo stood still for a moment, holding the two newly acquired Jewels in his hands. A smile slowly spread across his face as he began absorbing their energy. The power surged through him, each Jewel adding to his strength in ways that were not yet fully revealed. The battlefield around him seemed to hum with the raw energy being unleashed.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5SBXam7JX5
Novachro’s fury was palpable as he watched Kaipo. In a blink, Novachro appeared directly in front of Kaipo, his speed so incredible that it seemed as though he had teleported—he was just that fast. With a flash of rage, Novachro swung his Shoku no Ken at Kaipo, intending to cleave him in two.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWRmmGEiBo
But Kaipo was gone.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNeDouqMuQ
The narrator’s voice cut in, revealing the truth behind Kaipo's sudden disappearance: he had used Jigen no Mon, an ability of the Vortex Jewel, one of the two Jewels he had just absorbed. The second Jewel’s power remained a mystery for the moment, but the first Jewel had already made Kaipo a master of dimensional and spatial manipulation.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVzMRxaCqA
Kaipo reappeared some distance away, a confident grin on his face. Something had sparked inside him, reawakening a fraction of his Essence Manifest power. He channeled this new energy, calling forth the full might of the Vortex Jewel, and activated his new Essence Manifest: Vortex Jewel.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQrAwajEHH8
The Vortex Jewel was the pinnacle of dimensional and spatial manipulation, granting Kaipo absolute control over the fabric of reality itself. The jewel manifested as a radiant, multifaceted gem that hovered near him, surrounded by a swirling vortex of cosmic energy. Kaipo’s eyes glowed with a deep, iridescent light, and his form flickered between different planes of existence. Ethereal patterns and symbols of ancient knowledge swirled around him, symbolizing his newfound command over space, time, and the void.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIwDJEGl6K
Kaipo began laughing, his voice echoing eerily as he spammed Jigen no Mon, teleporting all around the battlefield in a blur of motion. Novachro struggled to keep up, his eyes darting wildly as he tried to predict Kaipo's next move. But Kaipo was too fast, too unpredictable.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVsoIWwlxR
Suddenly, Kaipo appeared directly in front of Novachro, his fist enveloped in the dark energy of Kyomu Sōsa. Though Kyomu Sōsa was not typically meant to be used in this way, Kaipo had wrapped the void energy around his fist, intending to land a devastating punch. With Kyomu Sōsa, Kaipo could control the void itself, creating and shaping pockets of nothingness that could nullify energy, matter, and magic, effectively erasing them from existence.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4JsQ54kT2
Just as Kaipo was about to strike, Orion intervened, appearing in a flash of light between Kaipo and Novachro. Orion’s body was clad in Tentai no Yoroi, a brilliant armor made of pure starlight that provided unmatched protection and enhanced his strength. The Celestial Armor absorbed Kaipo's void-powered punch, its radiant light shimmering as it deflected the attack.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Ce2JUrDmt
Mike, who had been observing the battle from a distance with Zara and Drew, dropped down beside them. "My illusion must have worn off," Mike muttered, then quickly corrected himself. "No, that can’t be—only I know how long it’s supposed to last. Somehow, Orion must have broken free."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0ei5PrGLF
But Kaipo wasn’t deterred. He quickly activated Enerugī Kyūshū, the energy absorption ability of the Vortex Jewel, and began draining the energy from Orion’s Celestial Armor. The starlight that once surrounded Orion dimmed as Kaipo absorbed it into the Vortex Jewel, the gem glowing brighter as it accumulated power.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EdcSJCh8z
Realizing his vulnerability, Orion vanished from the battlefield, teleporting back to the remaining Jewels to protect them. But when he arrived, he discovered that two more Jewels were missing. In a flash, Levi appeared beside Kaipo, handing him the two additional Jewels before disappearing once more to continue his battle with Orion.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0o8I6oBNQ
Kaipo began absorbing the new Jewels, their power surging through him as he grew even stronger. But before he could fully integrate their abilities, Novachro struck again, his Shoku no Ken slicing through the air toward Kaipo with lethal intent. Levi, however, was quick to intercept, blocking the attack with his Blade of Eternity.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtdYoLmswQQ
"Go," Levi ordered Kaipo. "Get the rest of the Jewels. We'll hold off Novachro."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSlIDHfwSf
Kaipo nodded and vanished using Jigen no Mon, reappearing in front of Orion, who was now desperate to protect the remaining Jewels.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNNkIgJVzZ
Kaipo walked slowly toward Orion, five of the nine Jewels in his possession. "This isn’t the fight you want," Kaipo warned, his voice steady and calm.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbHvyJAp2n
Orion’s eyes narrowed. "I’m in no way, shape, or form inferior to you," he retorted.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGG4GgM5X9
With a sweeping motion, Orion summoned Hoshi no Rakka, a barrage of meteors and shooting stars rained down upon Kaipo, each impact releasing bursts of cosmic energy. The ground shook as the celestial assault intensified, but Kaipo dodged effortlessly using Jigen no Mon, teleporting out of harm’s way.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7z3sLGkAgX
Meanwhile, back on the battlefield, Novachro had turned his attention to Zara, Drew, Lyn, and Mike. With a single wave of his hand, he uttered "Off," and the energy within Zara, Drew, Lyn, and Mike vanished. They collapsed to the ground, their presence and life force seemingly extinguished.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTE2O5KUxFK
Levi, unaffected by the attack, felt a cold rage build within him. "What did you do to them?" he demanded, his voice trembling with anger.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbdUxcKfJ8
Novachro’s expression remained cold and detached. "Their energy has been removed from their bodies with Kyomu no Issen. They are beyond saving. This has gone too far—I must end this now."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsNaNPfBa6
In a flash of fury, Levi appeared before Novachro, his eyes blazing with anger. He swung his Blade of Eternity with the force of Tentai no Shūsoku, slicing off one of Novachro’s arms. The Celestial Convergence surrounded Levi, stars and galaxies converging around his blade, making the attack unstoppable.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTFUceTh2C
But Novachro’s arm regenerated almost instantly, his body healing as he ascended into the air. "Owarinaki Zetsubō," he declared, summoning all his dark energy to unleash a massive, all-encompassing attack. The void of despair began to expand, erasing everything in its path.
Before Novachro could release the full force of the attack, Levi charged up Junsei no Ken. The area around him began to melt, all elements, forms of life, and reality itself disintegrating under the quasar’s intense heat. The two ultimate attacks hurtled toward each other, their destructive power poised to clash in a catastrophic explosion.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMTADGuzSg
But just before the attacks could collide, Kaipo appeared between them, using Kyomu Sōsa to nullify both attacks. The void manipulation consumed the quasar beam and the void of despair, leaving nothing but emptiness in their wake.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm0nKKJHUTQ
Kaipo turned to Levi. "We can’t let him use that attack again. It’s the strongest in the entire universe."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YmKsBqxP4
Levi nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. Kaipo disappeared once more, reappearing in front of Orion. The final confrontation was drawing near, and the battle for the Jewels—and the fate of the universe—hung in the balance.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLX2JWZhqv
The chapter ends, leaving the battlefield tense and charged, with the final, decisive moments yet to come.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIl5CkaFzg
