Path of Absolute Transcendence

Kai placed all the fragments in the forge and formed a fire with [Will Manipulation], but this time, he used full power to melt it.

While maintaining the flame, Kai waited quietly for the fragments to melt.

But more than half of Kai's Will Power got exhausted, the fragment didn't even shown signs of heating, which made him a lot.

Even after using all of Will Power, the fire didn't even scratch a bit. 'I never thought the fragment would have so much resistance.'

Kai felt active repulsion from the fragments, which made him unable to melt. Even if he didn't face any resistance, Kai wouldn't be able to forge them into something new, unless he becomes true owner of the treasure.

"Young master, do you have any backup plans?" Shark head, who was guarding outside asked after he saw the situation. In his mind, Kai always had something up his sleeve that can overcome the situation; so even now, he believed Kai would somehow merge this fragmens.

Kai simply shook his head and began to research the reach for resistance.

"I know you are great, young master!" Shark Head mistook the situation and praised Kai.

Kai looked Shark Head in surprise, but he didn't correct his misunderstanding; he was lazy to do that.

Kai sat cross-legged in the center of his makeshift lab, the seven fragments arrayed before him like the pieces of a cosmic puzzle. Each fragment, a shard of potential and power, seemed to pulse with an energy that was just out of reach, a song whose notes he couldn't quite grasp.

He leaned forward, his eyes narrowing as he delved into the depths of his research, poring over ancient texts and scrolls that whispered secrets of a time long past.

Days turned into nights, and nights into days, as Kai's experiments continued. He prodded and poked at the fragments, applied heat, cold, and forces both physical and arcane, yet they remained stubbornly inert. His frustration grew with each failed attempt, but it was a feeling he used as fuel, driving him to push harder, to think deeper.

His cultivation level, while impressive, was not yet at the profundity required to unlock the mysteries of the fragments. They were enigmas, pieces of a larger truth that eluded him. But Kai was not one to be deterred by the steepness of the path before him. With a steadying breath, he gathered his Will Power, the essence of his being, and directed it towards the fragments.

A surge of energy flowed from Kai's hands, enveloping the fragments in a luminescent glow. His Will Power, a force that had bent reality to his desires, now sought to bind the fragments together. But the glow faded, the energy dissipated, and the fragments lay unchanged. It was as if they were mocking him, defying his very will.

The failure stoked the fires of Kai's fighting spirit. He would not be bested by these relics of a bygone era. With a defiant glare, he placed all the fragments together, their edges touching, forming a circle that seemed to echo with the whispers of the universe.

Kai's Will Power surged once more, a torrent of determination and focus. He envisioned the fragments merging, becoming one, their powers combining into a weapon of untold might. The air crackled with energy, the ground beneath him vibrated with the force of his intent.

But again, there was nothing. No grand transformation, no fusion of the fragments. They sat before him, separate and silent, as if untouched by his efforts.

Kai leaned back, his chest heaving with exertion. Sweat beaded on his brow, and his hands trembled with the aftershocks of the power he had unleashed. The fragments were a riddle wrapped in a mystery, a challenge that seemed insurmountable.

Yet, as he gazed upon them, Kai's resolve did not waver.

Kai sat in and began to meditate. He spent a lot of energy and also exhausted, so before further experiment, he planned to recover his energy. His breathing slowed, each inhale and exhale a deliberate act of rejuvenation. Kai's mind drifted into the depths of meditation, seeking the peace necessary to restore his vitality.

Outside the cave, Shark Head moved with caution. The noises that had drawn him from his post were out of place in the stillness of their secluded refuge. His senses, honed from years of service and survival, were alert to any sign of danger. The possibility of a beast lurking nearby was not something he could ignore, not when his young master was in a state of recovery.

The sounds led him further from the cave, each step a silent testament to his vigilance. Shark Head's eyes scanned the shadows, searching for the source of the disturbance. His hand rested on the hilt of his weapon, ready to draw at a moment's notice. The responsibility of guarding Kai weighed heavily on him, a burden he bore with pride and determination.

In the secluded cave, as Shark Head ventured out to confront the lurking beast, a subtle yet profound transformation began. The fragments near Kai, which had been inert despite his efforts, started to tremble with a vibration so faint it went unnoticed by Kai, who was immersed in deep meditation.

The fragments, drawn by an unseen force, edged closer to one another, their movements silent and deliberate. It was as if they were guided by the hand of destiny, coming together to fulfill a purpose written in the stars. As they touched, a silent spectacle unfolded; they began to merge without fanfare, seamlessly blending with the natural world around them.

There was no grand explosion of energy, no violent upheaval—just a quiet, dignified union that seemed as natural as the sunrise.

The environment responded to this union. The elements themselves, as if recognizing the significance of the moment, stirred from their slumber. They converged towards the fusing fragments, swirling in a dance of colors so vivid and dense they could be seen with the naked eye. It was a display of elemental harmony, a riot of hues that painted the air with the essence of creation.

With the elements as its allies, the fusion of the fragments accelerated. The air thickened with power, and the cave, unable to contain the burgeoning force, began to crumble. Yet, around Kai, a serene bubble of protection formed, isolating him from the chaos.

Within this cocoon of safety, he remained oblivious to the collapse of his forge and the elemental storm raging just beyond his meditative shield.

The fusion reached its crescendo, and the fragments, now a single entity, revealed their true nature. What lay before the world was a pool of black liquid, formless and enigmatic. It defied the expectations of what an innate treasure should resemble, yet the aura it exuded was undeniable. It was a presence that commanded attention, a majesty that spoke of its significance.

From the depths of the liquid, a new form emerged. It was the soul, a being of extraordinary features and regal bearing. Even at a glance, one could discern that this was no ordinary man but one of high status and power. His emergence was like the birth of a star, a slow revelation of light from the darkness.

The man stood, his aura surpassing even the formidable presence of the treasure from which he had arisen. His eyes opened, taking in the world with a gaze that held wisdom and authority.

Kai, still deep in meditation, remained unaware of the monumental events unfolding around him.

The soul began to walk towards Kai and it doesn't seem to help him. It excluded a lot of malicious intent, which could be clearly felt even far away.

With every step he took, his aura began to increase. At first, it was at the level of early stage saint tier powerhouse. Then, to middle stage, high stage and in a matter of seconds, its aura reached peak saint.

With another step, the appearance of soul became clear and it's aura also reached surpassed saint realm and reached supreme realm.

But the soul didn't stop, with every step it took, its aura still steadily increased. It was hard to calculate whether the soul was in supreme realm or higher realm.

After it neared Kai, the soul's aura stopped increasing. The soul looked Kai for a moment and raised his hand. A great amount of energy gathered in his palm; he slapped dowards Kai, intenting to kill in him in one go.

When the attack was nearing him, Kai opened his eyes and looked at the incoming palm calmly.