Xiao Fan stood at the pinnacle of his trials, the Eternal Slap now within his grasp. The celestial atmosphere around him felt lighter, as if the weight of the universe itself had been temporarily lifted. He could sense the energy flowing through him, a power unlike anything he had ever felt before.
Fairy Lin Yue stood by his side, her eyes glistening with pride and admiration. "You've done it, Xiao Fan. You've faced the trials of the Heart, Soul, and Will of the Slap. You've proven that your will is unyielding, your soul untouchable. The power you sought is now yours."
Xiao Fan nodded, his expression solemn. "This is just the beginning. The Eternal Slap is a power beyond the comprehension of most. But it is not an end. It is the final stepping stone. Now, I must wield it, understand it, and transcend it."
The light around him shifted, swirling with the energy of the Eternal Slap. He could feel its immense power thrumming beneath the surface, just waiting to be unleashed. But he also felt the weight of responsibility, the knowledge that such power was not something to be taken lightly.
"You have come far, Xiao Fan," a voice said, resonating from deep within the cosmos itself. "But do not mistake power for control. The Eternal Slap is not something that can be wielded recklessly. To unlock its full potential, you must learn to transcend your own limitations. Only then can you truly understand what it means to wield this power."
Xiao Fan clenched his fists, the energy of the Eternal Slap swirling around him. "I understand. I have learned much through these trials. But I will not rest until I master this power and the universe trembles beneath my strength."
Fairy Lin Yue stepped forward, her face serious. "The journey ahead is fraught with danger. Even now, you may not be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. There are forces in this universe that will try to stop you, and many of them are more powerful than you can imagine."
Xiao Fan met her gaze, his eyes burning with determination. "I have already faced death itself. There is nothing that can stand in my way. The Eternal Slap is but the beginning. I will not stop until I have achieved the power to transcend all things."
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The ground beneath their feet began to tremble, and a deep, rumbling voice echoed through the air. "Foolish mortal. You have proven yourself worthy of the Eternal Slap, but it is not enough. There is a final test—a trial that no one has ever passed."
Xiao Fan's heart skipped a beat. The voice was unfamiliar, yet it radiated an aura of supreme authority, one that made the very air around him feel heavy. It was a presence that emanated from the depths of the universe itself.
"Who are you?" Xiao Fan demanded, his voice unwavering despite the threat that loomed before him.
The darkness around them shifted, and a figure materialized from the shadows—a massive, otherworldly being, cloaked in swirling black mist. Its eyes burned with an unnatural light, and its voice was like the rumble of thunder.
"I am the Herald of the Void," the being declared. "You seek to transcend, to wield the Eternal Slap. But you have yet to face the true nature of the universe. The Eternal Slap is not the end of your path—it is the catalyst that will awaken the deepest, darkest forces of existence. And only one who can survive the Void can truly claim the power you seek."
Xiao Fan stepped forward, his expression unflinching. "I have survived the trials of the Heart, Soul, and Will. I have faced death, destruction, and my own doubts. If the Void is my next test, then I will face it."
The Herald of the Void smiled, an unsettling grin that spread across its face like a crack in the fabric of reality. "Very well. You shall face the Void, and we shall see if your will is truly as unbreakable as you claim."
In an instant, the ground beneath Xiao Fan's feet vanished, and he was plunged into an infinite darkness. There were no stars, no light, only a crushing emptiness that seemed to devour everything around him. The air was thick with the weight of nothingness, and Xiao Fan could feel his senses being dulled, his very essence being pulled into the abyss.
"Welcome to the Void," the Herald's voice echoed, its tone mocking. "Here, there is nothing but the purest form of nothingness. No light. No sound. No time. Only the deepest, darkest fear."
Xiao Fan felt a chill creep up his spine. The Void was unlike anything he had ever experienced. It was a realm that defied all logic, all understanding. It was a place where existence itself seemed to unravel, where even the strongest of wills could be broken.
But Xiao Fan refused to give in. He focused inward, drawing upon the power of the Eternal Slap, and with it, the strength of his will. He had faced countless trials before—this would be no different. The Void could not consume him. He was stronger than the darkness. His will was unshakable.
The Void began to close in on him, but Xiao Fan's energy flared, pushing the darkness back. His mind burned with a clarity he had never known before. He was no longer just a man seeking power—he was something more, something beyond the limits of mortal comprehension.
"I will not be consumed," Xiao Fan declared, his voice resonating with power. "I am the one who slaps back at fate. I am the Eternal Slap."
As the Void pressed in on him, Xiao Fan's energy surged forth in a blinding explosion of light. The darkness recoiled, unable to withstand the sheer force of his will. The Herald of the Void, sensing the immense power radiating from him, let out a hiss of displeasure.
"You are strong," the Herald growled. "Stronger than any mortal I have ever encountered. But strength alone is not enough to defeat the Void. You must transcend it."
Xiao Fan's eyes burned with determination. "I already have. I am not bound by the Void, nor by any force in this universe. I will transcend all of it."
With that, Xiao Fan unleashed the full might of the Eternal Slap. A shockwave of energy tore through the Void, shattering the darkness into nothingness. The Herald of the Void screamed in fury, but its form disintegrated, leaving behind nothing but the emptiness of the abyss.
And then, there was silence.
Xiao Fan stood alone in the vast emptiness, his energy still crackling around him. He had passed the trial. The Void had been shattered.
He had transcended.
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Fairy Lin Yue reappeared by his side, her expression filled with awe. "You've done it. You've shattered the Void. You have become more than human. More than what the universe could ever have imagined."
Xiao Fan looked out into the infinite expanse, his eyes filled with a newfound understanding. "I am no longer bound by the limits of this world. I have transcended the Heart, the Soul, the Will, and the Void. Now, I will shape my own destiny."
With the power of the Eternal Slap, there was nothing that could stop him. He had surpassed the universe's trials, faced the deepest darkness, and emerged victorious.
Now, the path ahead was his to create. The heavens themselves would tremble at his power, and the universe would bow to his will.
Xiao Fan was ready to ascend.