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Chapter 223: Ascension Ceremony · Oct 05, 2026

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201 Chapter 201: Envoy from Lost Continent 2026-10-05
202 Chapter 202: Aion 2026-10-05
203 Chapter 203: Meeting Alice 2026-10-05
204 Chapter 204: A face in the cloud 2026-10-05
205 Chapter 205: 205. Evil Wheel of Samasara 2026-10-05
206 Chapter 206: Slaughter and Lightning 2026-10-05
207 Chapter 207: A Promise 2026-10-05
208 Chapter 208: Soul Force leaking 2026-10-05
209 Chapter 209: A Celebration 2026-10-05
210 Chapter 210: An Opportunity 2026-10-05
211 Chapter 211: One against two? 2026-10-05
212 Chapter 212: Intense Battle 2026-10-05
213 Chapter 213: A Combined Attack? 2026-10-05
214 Chapter 214: A single strike 2026-10-05
215 Chapter 215: 33 Petals 2026-10-05
216 Chapter 216: Kate, Leader of the Knights of Valor 2026-10-05
217 Chapter 217: Ruthless Understanding 2026-10-05
218 Chapter 218: A Decree 2026-10-05
219 Chapter 219: True Power of Bloodline 2026-10-05
220 Chapter 220: A Black Sun 2026-10-05
221 Chapter 221: Clash! 2026-10-05
222 Chapter 222: Arrival of Ascendants 2026-10-05
223 Chapter 223: Ascension Ceremony 2026-10-05
224 Chapter 224: 24 Hours 2026-10-05
225 Chapter 225: Means 2026-10-05
226 Chapter 226: Secret of Ascendants 2026-10-05
227 Chapter 227: Void Cloak 2026-10-05
228 Chapter 228: Gears 2026-10-05
229 Chapter 229: A Shocking News 2026-10-05
230 Chapter 230: Maxʼs Growing Strength 2026-10-05
231 Chapter 231: Evan - Lord of the Wind 2026-10-05
232 Chapter 232: A Trick 2026-10-05
233 Chapter 233: Head on Battle 2026-10-05
234 Chapter 234: Cainʼs Arrangement 2026-10-05
235 Chapter 235: A Hybrid 2026-10-05
236 Chapter 236: A Wyrm 2026-10-05
237 Chapter 237: Too Strong 2026-10-05
238 Chapter 238: Abyssal Supernova 2026-10-05
239 Chapter 239: Overpowering Evan 2026-10-05
240 Chapter 240: Vesper 2026-10-05
241 Chapter 241: End 2026-10-05
242 Chapter 242: About Nulls 2026-10-05
243 Chapter 243: Unexpected Situation 2026-10-05
244 Chapter 244: A Sword 2026-10-05
245 Chapter 245: A Choice 2026-10-05
246 Chapter 246: Essence Resonating Fruits 2026-10-05
247 Chapter 247: Assassins from the Monarch 2026-10-05
248 Chapter 248: Death for a Death 2026-10-05
249 Chapter 249: Let the play begin 2026-10-05
250 Chapter 250: An Unexpected Turn of Events 2026-10-05

Chapter 223: Ascension Ceremony

Lucasʼs lips curved into a polite smile, his head inclining just slightly.

His voice, though measured, carried across the area.

”The Lower Domain rarely witnesses an occasion where Ascendants gather in such numbers.”

A pause.

”What brings such esteemed guests all the way to the East Region?”

The question hung in the air.

And then—

From within the ranks of the Ascendants, one man stepped forward.

Immediately, the tension shifted.

Unlike the others, who wore robes of varying colors, this man was different.

He was dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, every line and fold pristine. A neatly tied black tie sat at his collar, immaculate.

His jet-black hair was combed back meticulously, not a single strand out of place. Every inch of him radiated control—a man of order in a world of chaos.

His movements were deliberate. Calm. Measured. Absolute.

Even before he spoke, his presence alone demanded attention.

Then—his voice followed.

Smooth. Even. Devoid of emotion.

”I am Cain.”

His sharp black eyes scanned the gathered leaders—observing, calculating, unshaken.

”Second-in-command of the Ascendants.”

A single introduction, yet it carried a weight that could not be ignored.

Another pause.

Then—

His next words shattered the silence.

”We have come for the Ascension Ceremony.”

”Ascension Ceremony?!”

The words rippled through the area like a shockwave.

The gathered leaders—Envoy Lucas, Kate, Norton, Aurelia, and the others—stiffened, their expressions shifting from shock to grim understanding.

They knew what this meant.

And for the first time, the weight of true danger settled in their eyes.

The Ascension Ceremony was no mere recruitment.

It was an unspoken law, a sacred ritual among the strongest forces of the Lower Domain—a ritual that no one could refuse.

A ritual held by the Ascendants.

Every major power had heard of it.

Few had ever witnessed one firsthand.

And now—it was happening here.

In the Ascension Ceremony, the Ascendants would choose one individual—

A warrior.

A genius.

A potential recruit.

The chosen would be issued a challenge.

And they had no say in it.

They would have to fight.

Their opponent? A designated warrior from the Ascendants themselves.

A battle with only two outcomes.

If the chosen won—

They had the right to decide whether to accept or decline the invitation to join the Ascendants.

If the chosen lost—

They would be taken.

No negotiations.

No refusals.

They would cease to be part of the Lower Domain.

From that moment on—they belonged to the Ascendants.

But what made the Ascension Ceremony truly terrifying wasnʼt the battle.

It wasnʼt even the stakes.

It was the absolute rule.

One could not decline the challenge.

Refusal meant death.

There were no exceptions.

No power, no authority, not even the Monarch himself could interfere once the challenge was issued.

It was a law older than kingdoms, a ritual beyond mortal control.

And now, as the weight of Cainʼs words settled over them, the area plunged into a suffocating silence.

Maxʼs eyes darkened.

He knew—

They had come for him.

The invitation from before.

And now, their arrival.

Too many coincidences.

Too many threads leading back to him.

Maxʼs mind raced, piecing together the events, but before he could dwell on it—

”Ascension Ceremony…”

Envoy Lucasʼs voice cut through the silence.

His tone was neutral, but there was a knowing edge behind it.

A small smirk played at his lips, though his eyes were as sharp as ever.

”I wonder who is lucky enough to be chosen by the Ascendants.”

His words were purposeful.

But everyone already knew the answer.

There was only one genius in the East Region who could be considered worthy.

Only one name that carried enough weight.

Max.

All eyes turned toward him—some filled with wariness, others with schadenfreude.

And then—Cain moved.

His gaze landed on Max.

There was no hesitation.

ʼDamn it,ʼ Max cursed internally. ʼThey really are here for me!ʼ

Cain took a step forward.

His expression remained calm. Unreadable. Absolute.

”I am here for that boy, Max Morgan.”

The words were spoken without flourish, without theatrics.

Just a fact.

A statement of certainty.

Cain raised a single hand, pointing directly at him.

”Our plans for Max Morgan were different,” he continued, ”but after seeing his battles in the Temple, we realized he holds far more value than any other candidate in the Ascension Ceremony.”

Silence.

The area stood still.

Some warriors and guild leaders looked at Max solemnly, realizing what this meant.

Others… smirked, gloating at his misfortune.

ʼMax is chosen by the Ascendants…ʼ

Aureliaʼs thoughts churned as she observed Cain, her golden eyes flickering between Max and the gathered Ascendants.

ʼIs it because his strength defies logic?ʼ

Or—

ʼIs there another reason?ʼ

Cain turned to Max, his gaze unwavering, his voice calm and absolute.

”There are two choices for you.”

His words carried a finality that could not be ignored.

”Either you willingly join us, the Ascendants…”

A pause.

”Or you will participate in the Ascension Ceremony.”

Cainʼs tone was neutral, devoid of threat or persuasion.

Just pure, cold certainty.

”Whatʼs your choice?”

Max let out a deep sigh.

He glanced at Cain, then at the black rift hanging in the sky, before shaking his head.

”Do I have a third choice of just watching?”

A few in the crowd nearly choked at his words.

Cain, however, remained unfazed.

”No.”

His tone didnʼt change, but there was something in his gaze—a flicker of unspoken meaning.

”You were chosen by the Lord himself. It is in your best interest that you join the Ascendants.”

His voice was even, assured.

”With the blessings of being an Ascendant, and with the fact that you have been personally chosen by the Lord, your strength will reach a realm that no other genius could ever hope to achieve.”

Maxʼs eyes narrowed slightly.

ʼThe Lord?ʼ

That name stood out.

But he didnʼt care.

Strength? Given to him?

That wasnʼt real power.

Strength that came from an external source was nothing more than a borrowed crutch.

If it wasnʼt earned by his own hands, then it wasnʼt his.

Max exhaled, shaking his head.

”I see… I understand.”

His tone remained calm, but his eyes sharpened.

He then met Cainʼs gaze directly.

”But tell me again—what is the goal of this organization?”

His voice carried a challenging edge.

”If Iʼm to join any group, Iʼd like to know everything about them before making my decision.”

Cainʼs response was immediate.

”You will know everything… once you become an Ascendant.”

That was all he said.

No elaboration.

No explanation.

Just a single, absolute truth.

Maxʼs smile faded.

”So, either I join you people blindly, or I take the Ascension Ceremony challenge, is that it?”

Cain nodded.

Max fell silent for a moment.

His gaze flicked toward Aurelia, toward the leaders of the Phoenix Order guild, but he already knew.

Even if they wanted to help him, they couldnʼt.

Not against the Ascendants.

The situation was set in stone.

If he wanted to maintain his freedom, there was only one path forward.

Max let out a slow, deliberate breath.

Then, he locked eyes with Cain and spoke, his voice steady, firm—unwavering.

”I would like to join the Ascension Ceremony.”

Silence fell.

The area felt colder.

The choice had been made.

And there was no turning back.

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