The Golden Scorpion drifted at the edge of the Miniature Universe of Trials, its engines silent, its crew waiting. Kafu stood on the bridge, his gold-red eyes fixed on the swirling vortex of light and shadow that marked the entrance to the Hunt. Behind him, the fleets of a thousand powers gathered. Before him, the greatest test of his life waited.
But first, he needed to understand the scale of what was coming.
The golden text blazed before his eyes.
[DIVINE GOD SYSTEM — COMPREHENSIVE INTELLIGENCE REPORT]
"The Bloody Scavenger Hunt has drawn the attention of every major power in existence. The following forces have been confirmed to be deploying their best."
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PART 1: THE RVC — 10 BILLION MEMBERS
[REALITY VIRTUAL COMPANY — COMPLETE DEPLOYMENT]
Category Number Realm Role
Total Members 10,000,000,000 Various Across all branches
Deployed to Hunt 10,082 Eternal Celestial+ Best of the best
Council Members 12 Eternal Sovereign 6-9 Command
Absolute Geniuses 47 Eternal Celestial 7-9 Primary competitors
Eternal Sovereigns 23 Eternal Sovereign 1-9 Strike force
Eternal Celestials 10,000 Level 5-9 Support
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[THE RVC'S BEST — COMPLETE ASSESSMENT]
Name Title Realm IF Reputation
High Councilor Varn The Eternal Light Eternal Sovereign 9 9 Sextillion IF Oldest living councilor
Councilor Serai The Starlight Guide Eternal Sovereign 7 5 Sextillion IF Kafu's guide
Councilor Morvath The Primordial Shadow Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF Survived 3 Hunts
Councilor Sylva The Life Giver Eternal Sovereign 9 6 Sextillion IF Healer of legends
8 Others Various Eternal Sovereign 6-8 4-7 Sextillion IF Council veterans
47 Absolute Geniuses Various Eternal Celestial 7-9 50-90 Trillion IF RVC's finest
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PART 2: THE SO — 10 BILLION MEMBERS
[SLAUGHTER ORGANIZATION — COMPLETE DEPLOYMENT]
Category Number Realm Role
Total Members 10,000,000,000 Various Across all branches
Deployed to Hunt 8,063 Eternal Celestial+ Best of the best
Blood Council 13 Eternal Sovereign 7-9 Command
Absolute Geniuses 31 Eternal Celestial 7-9 Primary competitors
Eternal Sovereigns 19 Eternal Sovereign 1-9 Strike force
Eternal Celestials 8,000 Level 5-9 Support
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[THE SO'S BEST — COMPLETE ASSESSMENT]
Name Title Realm IF Reputation
The First Blood The Origin of Slaughter Eternal Sovereign 9 9 Sextillion IF Founder of SO
The Silent Death Blade of Ending Eternal Sovereign 8 7 Sextillion IF Killed 12 in last Hunt
The Arena Master Lord of Blood Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF Overseer of Colosseum
10 Others Various Eternal Sovereign 6-8 4-7 Sextillion IF Blood Council veterans
31 Absolute Geniuses Various Eternal Celestial 7-9 50-90 Trillion IF SO's finest
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PART 3: THE 25 MASTER CLASSES ALLIANCE
For the first time in history, the 25 Master Classes had united.
[THE 25 MASTER CLASSES ALLIANCE — COMPLETE DEPLOYMENT]
Class Representative Realm IF Forces Deployed
Assassin The Shadow Blade Eternal Sovereign 8 6 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Poison Master The Venom Heart Eternal Sovereign 7 4 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Warrior The Unbroken Eternal Sovereign 9 7 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Berserker The Endless Rage Eternal Sovereign 8 5 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Spear Master The Dimensional Thrust Eternal Sovereign 7 4 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Sword Saint The Blade of Eternity Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Martial Artist The Perfect Body Eternal Sovereign 8 6 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Soul Master The Soul Emperor Eternal Sovereign 9 9 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Necromancer The Death Lord Eternal Sovereign 8 7 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Spiritualist The Spirit King Eternal Sovereign 7 5 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Elementalist The Elemental God Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Rune Master The Rune Weaver Eternal Sovereign 8 6 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Arcanist The Archmage Eternal Sovereign 7 5 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Puppeteer The Puppet God Eternal Sovereign 6 3 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Forgemaster The Creator's Hand Eternal Sovereign 9 7 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Alchemist The Philosopher Eternal Sovereign 8 5 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Array Master The Array Emperor Eternal Sovereign 7 4 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Talisman Master The Seal Lord Eternal Sovereign 6 3 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Beast Tamer The Beast God Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Summoner The Summoning Lord Eternal Sovereign 8 6 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Enslayer The Chain Master Eternal Sovereign 7 4 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Dominator The Will Absolute Eternal Sovereign 9 7 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Healer The Life Giver Eternal Sovereign 8 5 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Buffer The Enhancement God Eternal Sovereign 7 4 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
Protector The Aegis Eternal Sovereign 9 8 Sextillion IF 5,000 Eternal Celestials
TOTAL 25 CLASSES ALLIANCE: 125,000 Eternal Celestials
LEADERS: 25 Eternal Sovereigns (Level 6-9)
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PART 4: THE THRONE OF AEONS — CORRECTED TIMELINE
The golden text shifted, correcting the earlier information.
[THE THRONE OF AEONS — CORRECTED HISTORY]
Aspect Corrected Value
Age 100 Quadrillion Years (100,000,000,000,000,000 years)
Time in Slumber 100 Quadrillion Years
Failed Applicants 100 Quadrillion
Current Status Awakened — Seeking Worthy Master
"Correction: The Throne of Aeons was built 100 quadrillion years ago, at the dawn of existence. It has slumbered for the same length of time, waiting for the one worthy to claim it. One hundred quadrillion souls have attempted to pass its tests. One hundred quadrillion have failed. The Throne does not forget. The Throne does not forgive. The Throne waits."
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PART 5: KAFU'S FORCES — THE BEST OF THE BEST
Kafu turned from the display, his gold-red eyes blazing. The forces arrayed against him were beyond counting. But he was not without allies.
He activated the communication array, his voice carrying across the void to New Hope, to the 85 freed worlds, to the army he had built.
"Kyrella. Morana. All of you. Come."
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THE TWELVE WIVES — ASSEMBLED
The twelve ancestors appeared on the bridge, their forms blazing with power they had not shown since binding themselves to him.
[THE TWELVE WIVES — COMBAT READY]
Wife Realm IF Role
Kyrella Eternal Sovereign 4 1 Septillion IF Primary Command
Veyla Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Light Strike
Morana Eternal Sovereign 4 4 Septillion IF Shadow Operations
Terrana Eternal Sovereign 6 6 Septillion IF Defense
Aquana Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Water Control
Ignia Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Fire Assault
Aeria Eternal Sovereign 4 4 Septillion IF Air Support
Luminara Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Light Purification
Tenebris Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Shadow Protection
Crysa Eternal Sovereign 4 4 Septillion IF Ice Control
Terra Eternal Sovereign 5 5 Septillion IF Foundation
Sylva Eternal Sovereign 6 6 Septillion IF Life Healing
Kyrella stepped forward. "We have waited for this, husband. The Hunt. The Throne. The chance to prove ourselves beside you."
Kafu smiled. "Then you will have it. All of you."
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THE SHADOW LEGION — THE BEST OF THE DEAD
The shadows materialized from the darkness—seven Ascendants, thirty-six Commanders, ten thousand Knights, and the First Shadow, his transformation almost complete.
[THE SHADOW LEGION — DEPLOYED]
Tier Number Realm IF Role
Shadow Ascendants 7 Eternal Celestial 1-4 15-27 Quadrillion IF Division Commanders
Shadow Commanders 36 Eternity Master 5-9 3-8 Quadrillion IF Battalion Commanders
Shadow Knights 10,503 Eternity Master 1-4 1-5 Quadrillion IF Company Commanders
Shadow Soldiers 118,257 Void Knight-Eternity Master 100B-5T IF Infantry
Shadow Legion 85,338 Genesis Lord-Void Knight 10B-1T IF Support
TOTAL SHADOW LEGION DEPLOYED: 214,141
The First Shadow's voice echoed from his prison of golden light. "We are ready, master. The darkness waits. The shadows hunger. And we will protect you."
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THE ETERNAL CELESTIALS — LEVEL 9 ELITE
Kafu activated the final channel, calling the elite of his elite.
[ETERNAL CELESTIALS — LEVEL 9 DEPLOYMENT]
Force Number Realm IF Origin
Eternal Celestials Level 9 100,000 Eternal Celestial 9 90-100 Trillion IF Black Market purchase, amplified
These were the best of his army—beings who had been trained, amplified, and prepared for exactly this moment. Each one wore amplification armor that multiplied their power 500,000 times, making them effective forces of 45-50 Quintrillion IF each.
Kafu's voice was cold. "You will be my spear. My shield. My hammer. When I call, you will strike. When I command, you will hold. When I fall, you will carry me forward."
The Eternal Celestials knelt as one. "As you command, master."
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PART 6: THE SHOPPING SPREE — ARMOR FOR THE ELITE
Before the Hunt, Kafu had one final task. He opened the system shop, his 3,122,528,000 CP burning in his account.
[SYSTEM SHOP — SUPREME AMPLIFICATION ARMOR]
Item Effect Cost per Unit Quantity Total
Supreme Amplification Armor (Self) 1,000,000,000× power amplification 500,000,000 CP 1 500,000,000 CP
Elite Amplification Armor 5,000,000× power amplification 50,000 CP 100,000 5,000,000,000 CP
Kafu stared at the numbers. Five billion CP for the armor for his Eternal Celestials. Five hundred million for his own. He had 3.1 billion. He was short by 2.4 billion.
System, I don't have enough.
[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
"Host may convert UC to CP at a rate of 1 Quintillion UC = 1,000,000 CP. Host's current wealth: 685.31 Quadrillion UC. Recommended conversion: 2.4 Quadrillion UC = 2,400,000,000 CP."
Kafu didn't hesitate. "Convert 2.4 Quadrillion UC."
[CONVERSION COMPLETE]
Aspect Previous Converted New Total
CP 3,122,528,000 +2,400,000,000 5,522,528,000 CP
UC 685.31 Quadrillion -2.4 Quadrillion 682.91 Quadrillion UC
[PURCHASE COMPLETE]
Item Quantity CP Cost Status
Supreme Amplification Armor (Self) 1 500,000,000 CP EQUIPPED
Elite Amplification Armor 100,000 5,000,000,000 CP DISTRIBUTING
[SUPREME AMPLIFICATION ARMOR — KAFU]
Aspect Value
Base IF 500 Billion IF
Amplification 1,000,000,000×
Effective IF 500 Quintillion IF
With PCE First Form 25 Sextillion IF
With Karma Sutra (12M threads) 30 Sextillion IF
[ELITE AMPLIFICATION ARMOR — ETERNAL CELESTIALS]
Aspect Value
Base IF 90-100 Trillion IF
Amplification 5,000,000×
Effective IF 450-500 Quintrillion IF each
Combined Force (100,000) 45-50 Sextillion IF
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PART 7: THE TOKEN OF RETURN — SAFEGUARDING NEW HOPE
Kafu reached into his storage and withdrew a crystalline sphere—a token forged from his own soul essence, bound to the golden threads, connected to every soul in New Hope.
[THE TOKEN OF RETURN — COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS]
Aspect Value
Name Token of Return
Type Soul-bound emergency artifact
Creator Kafu of Ashari
Material Crystallized golden thread essence
Connection Linked to all 5,398,000 souls in New Hope
Function Instantly transports all connected souls into Kafu's inner world
Kafu placed the token in Kyrella's hands.
"If the Royal Families strike while I am gone. If the First Varnax awakens. If anything threatens New Hope—activate this. Every soul will be pulled into my inner world. They will be safe. They will be waiting. And when I return, I will rebuild."
Kyrella's eyes glistened. "You would give us the key to your soul?"
"My soul is already yours. All of you." He looked at his wives, at his commanders, at the shadows waiting in the darkness. "Keep them safe. Keep them alive. Keep the promise."
She pressed the token to her heart. "We will."
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PART 8: THE DEPARTURE — CAMP IS SET
Kafu stood on the bridge of the Golden Scorpion, his twelve wives around him, his shadow army waiting in the void, his 100,000 Eternal Celestials in formation behind him.
The fleets of a thousand powers had arrived. The RVC. The SO. The 13 Royal Families. The Cartels and Mafias. The 25 Master Classes Alliance. The Zodiac Supreme Alliance. The Observer's Circle.
All of them had set camp at the edge of the Miniature Universe of Trials—temporary cities of light and shadow, floating palaces, mobile fortresses that could destroy galaxies. The void between stars had become a city of war.
And at the center of it all, Kafu's camp waited—a fortress of golden light, guarded by shadows, watched over by ancestors, protected by the promise of a man who had never broken his word.
Varus appeared beside him. "The camp is set, master. Your wives have taken their positions. The shadow army patrols the perimeter. The Eternal Celestials are ready."
Kafu nodded slowly. "And New Hope?"
"The token is with Kyrella. The freed worlds are guarded by the remaining forces. If danger comes, they will be safe."
Kafu looked at the Miniature Universe of Trials, at the 108,981 sub-star systems and 1,000,000 universes that waited within, at the Throne of Aeons that pulsed at its heart like a second sun.
"Then it is time."
He turned to his wives.
"Wait for me. Watch for me. And if I do not return in thirty days—" He touched the rune on his heart. "If I do not return, keep the promise. Free the worlds. Wake Makena. Tell her I tried."
Kyrella stepped forward, her Starlight blazing. "You will return. You have never broken a promise. You will not break this one."
She kissed him. And one by one, his wives did the same.
Kafu stepped back, his gold-red eyes blazing, his armor gleaming, his power pulsing with the force of 30 sextillion souls.
"Varus. Ready the ship. I'm going hunting."