The Arrival of the Keepers
As the heavens trembled, the Keepers of Balance descended—ethereal beings formed of pure cosmic energy. Their presence alone distorted space and time, bending reality around them. Neither gods nor mortals could comprehend their true form, but their power was undeniable.
Infinity God stepped forward, his blue eyes glowing with celestial energy. "Who are you?"
The central Keeper, a towering figure of shifting light and darkness, spoke in a voice that resonated through the cosmos.
"We are the architects of balance. The enforcers of celestial order. And you… have tipped the scales."
Galaxy God clenched his fists. "We fight to maintain balance!"
The Keeper's eyes burned brighter. "No. You fight to impose your own will. The war between gods and lords has disrupted the equilibrium of the universe. The bracelet does not choose sides—it restores order, by any means necessary."
Aurora Yoichi let out a slow chuckle. "Ah… so even you have returned. Tell me, will you finally acknowledge me as your rightful ruler?"
The Keepers turned to him, their combined energy pressing down upon him.
"You are the greatest disruptor of all."
Aurora smirked. "Good. I'd be insulted if I weren't."
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The Judgment Begins
Without warning, the Bracelet of Celestial Balance pulsed, sending a wave of energy across the battlefield. The Keepers raised their hands, and the power of the bracelet surged through them.
Infinity God and Galaxy God felt their energy fluctuate, as if their own divine essence was being weighed.
The warriors of the Clans were frozen in place, unable to move under the sheer force of judgment.
Aurora Yoichi, for the first time in centuries, felt something he hadn't felt before—resistance.
One of the Keepers spoke.
"The universe no longer requires gods who seek to rule. The balance shall be restored by erasing the chaos."
Their hands glowed with unimaginable energy. The sky darkened. The stars flickered.
Aurora Yoichi's smirk faded. "Oh? You think you can erase me?"
He extended his hand, and the very fabric of existence twisted in rebellion.
The battle had begun.
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A War Beyond Mortals
The Keepers unleashed their divine judgment, their energy erasing entire dimensions as they attacked. The gods, the warriors, even the lords—all were forced to either flee or fight against an enemy beyond anything they had faced before.
Infinity God and Galaxy God fought side by side, their power colliding with the celestial might of the Keepers. But even they struggled under the sheer weight of pure balance itself.
Meanwhile, Aurora Yoichi laughed in defiance, his attacks shattering the fabric of space itself.
"Is this all you have?" he roared, his energy clashing against the judgment of the universe.
But then—one of the Keepers raised their hand, and the Bracelet of Celestial Balance reacted.
Aurora's body trembled. His own power was being restrained.
He gritted his teeth. "You dare—?"
For the first time, the gods and lords realized—even Aurora Yoichi was not above balance.
The war had reached a turning point.
To be continued in Chapter 21…