The destruction of the stone monument did not bring the expected silence. Instead, it triggered an unimaginable disaster. The entire altar began to shake violently, and the black light transformed into an endless storm, spreading in all directions as if to devour everything. Xiao Chen felt a powerful force surging from the wreckage of the stone monument, pressing down on him so hard that he could barely breathe.
"This power... it's the force of the resurrection of the Dark Night God!" Xiao Chen's heart tightened, and his gaze grew more determined. He knew that the resurrection of the Dark Night God would bring unprecedented calamity, and there was no more time to waste.
"Xiao Chen..." Yan Yao's voice suddenly came from behind him. She had already reached the other side of the altar, her eyes filled with a complex emotion. "You've finally seen it. The arrangement of fate cannot be reversed. After the resurrection of the Dark Night God, the entire world will be reborn, and everyone will be freed from the shackles of fate, with the freedom to choose."
"Freedom?" Xiao Chen sneered, "The so-called freedom you speak of is merely a means for the Dark Night God to dominate everything. You think fate will truly change because of its resurrection? You're wrong! It's just another form of bondage."
A flicker of confusion flashed in Yan Yao's eyes, but she soon regained her composure. "You still don't understand, Xiao Chen. You can never grasp the true nature of fate. Only the resurrection of the Dark Night God can break all limits and rebuild a new world."
"What I want to break is not fate, but your obsession with it!" Xiao Chen roared, swinging the Star Soul Sword in his hand. The sword light instantly illuminated the entire altar.
With the swing of the Star Soul Sword, the light tore through the darkness, and the turbulent energy swept in all directions. Xiao Chen poured all his strength into the sword, turning it into a shocking shockwave that struck at the heart of the altar. The sword energy collided violently with the resurrected Dark Night God's power, producing a deafening roar. The light on the altar dimmed instantly, and the oppressive atmosphere grew heavier, as if the entire world were trembling for this final battle.
However, this strike did not produce the expected effect. Xiao Chen only felt an irresistible force emanating from the figure of the resurrected Dark Night God. His sword energy was swallowed by that power, dissipating into nothingness in an instant. Xiao Chen's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected the power of the resurrected Dark Night God to be so immense, far beyond his previous estimates.
At the center of the altar, the figure of the Dark Night God slowly began to appear. A towering god, clad in black armor, exuding an endless dark aura that seemed to devour all light. His eyes were as dark as the abyss itself, and wherever his gaze fell, the air froze, and time seemed to stop in his presence.
"Finally, you've come, Xiao Chen?" The Dark Night God's voice was deep and grand, as if coming from an endless abyss, carrying an irresistible oppressive force.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath, adjusted his stance, and tightened his grip on the Star Soul Sword. "You are not true fate. You are merely an entity trying to control fate! I will not let you rule this world!"
The Dark Night God's eyes flickered, seemingly intrigued by Xiao Chen's courage. "You dare speak to me like that? What do you think you can change? Fate was never yours to control, and I am the one who commands fate."
Xiao Chen's gaze was sharp as a sword, locking onto the Dark Night God. There was no trace of fear on his face. He knew that the enemy before him was no longer the same being he could easily defeat in the past. The resurrection of the Dark Night God represented an unstoppable divine power, but Xiao Chen's belief remained unshaken.
"If fate cannot be changed, then I will seize my own fate!" Xiao Chen shouted, charging at the Dark Night God. The Star Soul Sword glowed brightly in the air, and the sword energy whipped up a storm, like thunder striking at the Dark Night God.
However, the Dark Night God seemed unfazed. With a casual wave of his hand, black energy surged like waves, forming a thick barrier that blocked all of Xiao Chen's sword energy. Xiao Chen's attack was rebounded, and the tremendous shockwave made his body tremble violently, but he did not retreat and continued swinging the Star Soul Sword.
"Pathetic!" The Dark Night God sneered coldly. "Do you think you can shake me with this mortal sword? The power of fate is something you cannot resist."
A flash of determination crossed Xiao Chen's eyes, and he had never been so resolute. "No, I don't believe fate is this powerful. Each and every one of us has the right to choose, even if it's just a tiny bit, it can change everything."
As Xiao Chen's words fell, the Star Soul power within him exploded once more. The light of the Star Soul Sword grew even brighter. In this moment, Xiao Chen was no longer the young man who relied solely on swordsmanship and a desire for revenge. He had become a warrior who firmly believed that his fate was in his hands.
The Dark Night God's eyes revealed a hint of surprise, but soon, his expression returned to indifference. "Very well, let me see if you can bear this."
The Dark Night God raised both hands, and black energy surged like a massive wave toward Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen's heart sank. He felt an overwhelming pressure coming toward him, as if it would crush his body. The black energy formed an invisible cage, trapping him. The air around him grew heavy, and even breathing became difficult.
But Xiao Chen did not give up. He gripped the Star Soul Sword tightly with both hands, fighting to resist the overwhelming force. He knew this was the final battle between him and the Dark Night God, the decisive moment that would determine fate.
"My fate is mine to control!" Xiao Chen roared, swinging his sword with all his might. The sword light cut through the darkness, carrying endless power and determination, tearing through the Dark Night God's energy barrier, and heading straight for the Dark Night God's heart.
The Dark Night God's expression changed. He finally sensed the murderous intent and resolve in Xiao Chen's sword. Just as the Star Soul Sword was about to pierce his heart, the Dark Night God let out a deafening roar. His entire body exploded with endless black energy, as though to devour Xiao Chen along with it.
However, in this critical moment, Xiao Chen's sword finally reached the Dark Night God's heart. The Dark Night God's form trembled violently, and with a tremendous explosion, his body shattered into countless fragments, dissipating into the void.
Xiao Chen witnessed the entire process, but his heart was not filled with relief. Instead, it was heavy with sorrow. He knew that although this battle had been won, fate would still follow closely behind and would not easily let anyone go.
The resurrection of the Dark Night God did not completely destroy fate, but Xiao Chen had successfully stopped its rise, giving the world a glimmer of hope.
The dark aura of the altar slowly dissipated, and Xiao Chen let out a deep breath. His gaze gradually regained calm as he walked to the center of the altar, looking down at the shattered seal of the Dark Night God.
"Fate," Xiao Chen muttered to himself. "Perhaps it's not as unchangeable as I thought."