Endless Horde: Through the Eyes of a Godking

Chapter 508 Breakthrough Conclusion, Roderika's Settlement

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Actually, calling it an Inner World was definitely pushing it...

There's nothing there except faint, dark golden hues of fog that contained a primeval ancientness. It's unusually deceptive, making one think that it spans very far, when in truth, it does not. There were no traces of life here, and it also has no semblance of order.

What made it special, though, is that this is an independent, metaphysical realm that belongs solely to Cedric. Without his permission, nothing can go in or even exist here. It is something completely different from pocket dimensions that space laws could achieve because this one holds so much potential waiting to be excavated.

What is even more unique is that the aura of the void was weaved within it. Yet instead of devouring the young realm, as the normal void element would do, it seems to be fine coexisting with it. In fact, it's even giving up itself, becoming the source of nutrients for this young realm to grow. The void that everybody knows wouldn't do that, which makes this very unique indeed.

It was a miracle, that's for sure. If someone were to tell Cedric that this would be the result of his dance with death, he wouldn't have believed it. This is something that one has to see to believe.

The emergence of this unique realm, belonging solely to Cedric, stunned the people who were watching him.

The moment they saw, they instantly realized that it was a unique world that holds so much potential. And while it might still be in its metaphysical state, it doesn't seem too different from a real one either.

And to think that this child created something like this by refining the Void... how could this not be a miracle?

But beyond that, what truly gripped them was the deep sense of familiarity they felt when they were exposed to it. It shouldn't be possible for them to feel this way, especially since this was the first time they were seeing this. Yet somehow, deep within them, a resonance was created. It's as if they've known this place all along and had an instinctive yearning towards it.

The feeling was bizarre; they were puzzled why they felt this way, yet perhaps the only people who knew why this was the case were the Chancellors, especially the Wise Dragon Chancellor.

"I see. So that's why? No wonder I couldn't succeed all this time! It turned out to be like this!"

He's caught between laughter and tears...

If someone were to tell him that this was how he could've traced the footsteps of their ancestors, he most likely wouldn't have believed it. Also, if he was told that a human, a creature that he had never seen nor heard of before his disciple's death, would show him how it's done, he'd probably laugh in their faces.

Seriously, what a surprising coincidence...

If there's anybody who truly realizes the potential of that unique realm that Cedric created, it would be him. After all, he personally witnessed how it was utilized. Stars, suns, moons, worlds, and realms were created simply because of the clash between the ancients.

True, what Cedric had couldn't even come close to what the Ancients have. But at the very least, he has the qualifications to reach that level when the rest, including the Wise Dragon Chancellor himself, don't.

Cedric was dumbfounded after being informed that an invasion had happened.

Yes, he wasn't the one who created all of that mess, but that doesn't really make it any better. And what timing too. The invasion occurred right after he started his breakthrough. No wonder the void got to him!

Also, it turns out that the Chancellors and some of the Paragons were watching his struggle against the void. They also happened to witness his heaven-defying feat of turning this disaster into a blessing.

He received their admiration, and most likely, they'd want to know how he did this too, most especially the Dragon Chancellor. Cedric had to force him to ignore the heated stare of the guy. He seemed to be barely holding himself back from whisking Cedric away to question him.

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It seems that he wants his answers soon. Cedric just didn't understand what's with the obsession, though.

Fortunately, the other chancellors held him back. They graciously gave Cedric some space to rest, knowing that the ordeal took a lot out of him and he needs to rest, maybe also stabilize his new cultivation realm as well.

Cedric was thankful for that because he was indeed tired. Stabilizing his cultivation is necessary, yes, but it won't take much effort on his part. After all, his Inner World seems to be stabilizing on its own. Of course, this requires more study for him, but for now, resting was his priority.

But before that, though, he had to take care of something else first.

"...I will accept any form of punishment to atone for my negligence."

Roderika knelt in front of him. The veil on her face was gone, showing a remorseful and ashamed expression. It also seemed that she wouldn't stop asking for his punishment to atone for her sins, and she wouldn't accept a simple forgiveness from him.

Truthfully, Cedric didn't think it's a big deal anymore. Yes, she has been negligent, but everything worked out in the end anyway. In fact, it worked out even better.

Had he died during this, at the very least, she would atone to his family. Having a cosmic-level expert ensuring his family's safety and stability was probably more than he could ask for in exchange for his untimely death.

'Well, that's an idea...'

Since she doesn't want to simply be absolved of her sins because Cedric was alive and well anyway, Cedric figured that having her guard Solaris Prime to deter any budding threats to its stability might work instead.

And to his luck, she seems to be receptive to this. She was hesitant at first, but when he explained how much he valued his home, she accepted the verdict.

The agreement is that she would serve as a guard for Solaris Prime for 100 years. Don't think that's too long. Divine Celestials like her live for thousands of years naturally. To her, 100 years was only equivalent to a decade or less.