Ye Feng's fist crashed into the colossal Abyssal Monarch's head, sending a shockwave rippling through the dark expanse. The beast roared in agony, its abyssal form cracking under the sheer force of the impact.
➤ [Damage Inflicted: 21%]
➤ [Abyssal Monarch's Core Integrity: 79% Remaining]
Ye Feng narrowed his eyes. Even with his newfound power, the Monarch wasn't falling easily.
The beast's crimson eyes flared, and a wave of devouring energy exploded outward. Reality itself twisted, and the space around Ye Feng collapsed inward, trying to consume him.
But instead of resisting—he embraced it.
➤ [Abyssal Adaptation: Activated]
The abyssal energy merged into Ye Feng's body, strengthening him instead of harming him.
The Monarch's expression shifted—a flicker of uncertainty in its ancient gaze.
Ye Feng smirked. "Didn't expect that, did you?"
—
The Devourer's Counterattack
Ye Feng raised his hand, and the abyss answered his call.
➤ [Abyssal Dominion: Devourer's Chains!]
Black chains of pure devouring energy erupted from the void, latching onto the Monarch's massive limbs. The beast struggled, its power draining with each passing second.
"Impossible…!" The Monarch's deep voice rumbled through the realm. "A mere cultivator—no, a Devourer—should not wield this level of control!"
Ye Feng's golden-black eyes burned with power. "Then watch closely—because I'm only getting started!"
He vanished.
In the next instant—he was above the Monarch.
Abyssal energy swirled around his fist, condensing into a miniature black hole.
➤ [Abyssal Annihilation Fist!]
With one devastating strike, Ye Feng's punch pierced through the Monarch's skull.
BOOOOOM!
The Monarch let out a final, deafening roar before its massive form shattered, breaking apart into countless streams of abyssal energy.
Silence followed.
Then—
➤ [Abyssal Monarch Defeated!]
➤ [Power Absorbed: +500 Strength, +400 Agility, +1000 Abyssal Energy]
➤ [New Title Acquired: Abyssal Overlord]
Ye Feng's body trembled as the power flooded into him.
The abyss around him bowed, its essence recognizing him as something greater.
A new force stirred within his core.
This was no longer just cultivation.
This was ascension.
—
The Path to Ultimate Power
The masked figure watched in silence.
Then, for the first time—he knelt.
"The Abyss recognizes you now," he said. "You are no longer a mere Devourer."
Ye Feng exhaled, his aura stabilizing as he processed the sheer scale of his evolution.
"Then what am I?" he asked, his voice steady.
The masked figure looked up, his eyes gleaming.
"You," he said, "are the Abyssal King."
The entire realm trembled.
Ye Feng's lips curled into a smirk.
"Then it's time to claim my throne."