Endless Evolution: Last Star Chapter 1568 1568: You Are Weak (Part 1)

Whooooosh. Whooooosh. Whooooosh.

Amid a savage, blood-drenched storm, Adam and Vaarh surged over the battlefield, shattering all that stood before them. No creature or frozen spire could endure their approach unscathed.

Yet, despite their deadlock and Vaarh's edge in the fight, his expression twisted into a deep scowl.

Adam had roughly thirty seconds remaining, perhaps even fewer, until his power faded entirely, the Evolution Tree drained dry, and the monster energy overwhelmed him completely.

Vaarh grasped this situation clearly, yet triumph felt distant to him. Instead, each passing moment and slain beast quickened his pulse, stirring not just thrill but a rising dread of loss.

'What's happening?' Vaarh wondered while driving his fist toward Adam. 'Why does it seem like he could still pull off a victory? He's got under a minute before he's done for!!!'

Even with the azure eye's all-seeing gaze, Vaarh overlooked what Alexia spotted first.

The golden glow within Adam's eyes intensified steadily, building to its zenith.

That radiance burst from Adam's eyes, briefly dazzling both Vaarh and the azure eye, as his Path Construct activated.

Click.

A sharp click echoed through the inner realm, where golden streams emerged from the shadowy edges, now converging on the Evolution Tree.

Step. Step. Step.

Lone Blaze, assailed by the monster energy like every other element of the Evolution Tree, observed the golden streams advancing gradually from the distant voids.

This occurrence signaled energy flowing straight from Adam into the external realm. The monster energy had done so earlier, and now this enigmatic golden force followed suit.

"What's this...?" Lone Blaze whispered.

She struggled to pinpoint her emotions: thrill, terror, or reverence?

The peril from the monster energy now saturating the Evolution Tree was clear to her, but her faith in Adam remained unshaken. She trusted that his bold gamble would guide them to success once more.

However...

These golden streams were a complete mystery to her; nothing like them had ever appeared before.

All she could discern was that this force had manifested for a particular purpose, triggered by the clash raging outside.

"Hmm... Can the Evolution Tree take in this energy at this moment? Will the monster energy block it?"

Doubts flooded Lone Blaze's mind. She yearned desperately for clarity.

Yet, the sole resolution lay within her own capabilities.

"Agh?"

Lone Blaze's eyes bulged as the golden streams veered sharply, aiming directly at her. They bypassed the Evolution Tree, its roots, and limbs, targeting her alone.

Bewilderment on Lone Blaze's features slowly shifted to delight.

Some unfamiliar power, likely Adam's fresh technique, had singled her out among all the Evolution Tree's components.

"R-Right." Her words quivered. "Now it's my moment to grow stronger and aid Adam in claiming victory!"

Crack. Crack. Crack.

The golden streams pierced the gene, entering a tiny, isolated chamber inside Lone Blaze.

Joy lit up her face even brighter until the golden energy contacted her core.

THUMP!

Lone Blaze's eyes flew wide, her pupils contracting amid the searing torment.

"GHA!"

She gripped her chest, desperate to ease the agony. Her veins bulged as endless golden streams surged into her relentlessly, flooding her form.

Like a fading soul in despair, Lone Blaze flailed her limb, seeking any anchor, but only endless void surrounded her—no barriers, no aid.

"Agh... Agh... Agh..."

Gasping for air, she crumpled to her knees. She prayed this torment had peaked, allowing her to regain composure and heal.

But...

Upon lifting her gaze, more golden streams rushed her way. Far greater in number than the first wave, they mirrored Adam's ecstasy amid his desperate struggle against Vaarh.

The fiercer Adam battled and the nearer he edged to oblivion, the more golden streams poured in.

Only then did Lone Blaze realize this wasn't a gift, but pure ordeal.

And... She doubted her strength to withstand another assault.

"No... No, no, no!" Lone Blaze cried out, scrambling away, yet the golden streams already encircled her.

The blinding light mirrored in her eyes as a harrowing shriek of her suffering reverberated across the inner realm.

She twisted in anguish, no longer able to bear it.

For Lone Blaze, this marked merely the start, and misfortune loomed large.

The agony burned fiercely, yet it fell short of ending her, particularly since she lacked a corporeal form.

This represented just the initial phase of the golden streams, and Lone Blaze stood unprepared for what followed.

Still, she had no alternative but to face it.

"GRH!!!"

Lone Blaze jerked as a torrent of blood erupted from her lips.

'Am I injured...?' Lone Blaze pondered, staring at the inky blood. 'How is that possible?'

The truth hit her hard, unleashing fresh waves of dread into her core.

'This force is ripping me to shreds!'

In typical circumstances, Lone Blaze would attempt to expel the energy or refine it to remove its threat.

That option no longer existed.

She couldn't fathom the energy's essence, nor spot any method to counter it.

All that remained was her endurance of the torment and the spilling blood, as the golden streams kept streaming from Adam's ongoing duel.

Indeed, Adam's endurance wouldn't last twenty seconds more, but for Lone Blaze, the wait stretched into endless torment.

Step. Step. Step.

Suddenly, footsteps approached from nearby, prompting Lone Blaze to lift her head sluggishly.

Her eyes locked with the Silver Weaver's, and his visit brought no sympathy.

Rather, he arrived to deliver the contrary.