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Chapter 84: Rules and Fate! The Judgment Behind the Boundaries
The power of the rift was temporarily sealed, and the multidimensional universe returned to calm. The golden light of the core of the rules stabilized once more, enveloping the endless void. However, Isaac's gaze remained cold as he stared at the network of runes deep within the core of the rules. Although the recent confrontation had resolved the immediate crisis, he could sense that the threat lurking deep within the core of the rules had not completely dissipated.
[Ding! The energy stability of the rule core has been restored to 70%. Warning: A new rune network has been detected within the core, suspected to be an incompletely reconstructed form of the rule's origin.]
Isaac gently raised his hand, and the golden light from the core of the rules transformed into a beam of light that shot straight into the depths of the core. He could sense that the network of runes was slowly growing, attempting to erode the foundation of the core.
"System, analyze the structure and purpose of the rune network," Isaac commanded coldly.
[Analyzing... The target network's self-reconstruction mechanism, which is the core of the rules, aims to further improve the rule system, but its current state may lead to instability of the core. The host is advised to take immediate action.]
"The self-reconstruction of rules?" Isaac repeated in a low voice, a cold glint in his eyes. He knew this was not a simple self-repair, but rather the core of the rules attempting to break through the existing framework of order and transform into a higher form.
Just as Isaac was trying to probe the rune network, the entire core of the rules suddenly trembled violently. Countless golden runes surged out from the direction of the cracks, intertwining with the network inside the core to form a complex and eerie energy vortex.
"System, detect the abnormal state of the core rules," Isaac said coldly.
[Ding! The internal structure of the core rules is being interfered with by an unknown force, and the current energy stability has dropped to 60%. Warning: The target energy originates from deep within the core and is suspected to be a high-dimensional will that has not been completely eliminated.]
"Higher-dimensional will?" Isaac's gaze sharpened slightly. He could sense that this power did not come from the outside, but from a deep-seated problem hidden within the core of the rules.
The power of the vortex gradually increased, tearing countless cracks in the space of the core of the rules, and countless runes scattered in the void, as if a storm that would sweep across the entire universe was brewing.
"The power of the rules cannot be challenged." Isaac snorted coldly, and with a gentle wave of his hand, the golden light at the core of the rules quickly condensed, completely sealing off the power of the vortex.
The moment the barrier formed, a deep voice came from the depths of the vortex.
"Isaac... the embodiment of the rules, do you truly understand the meaning of the rules?"
Isaac's gaze turned slightly cold as he stared at the core of the vortex. The voice carried an undeniable pressure, as if it pierced directly into the soul.
"The meaning of rules doesn't need to be understood; their very existence is the foundation of order," Isaac said coldly, his voice icy.
"Order?" The voice chuckled, a deep mockery in its tone. "Rules and order are merely temporary balances, and the true workings of the universe are never bound by them."
“Absurd theory.” Isaac scoffed, and with another wave of his hand, the power of the core rules transformed into sharp chains, rushing straight towards the center of the vortex.
"Let me see what secrets you're hiding."
Golden chains darted through the void like dragons, aiming straight for the core of the vortex. However, just as the chains were about to reach their target, a powerful counterattack suddenly erupted from within the vortex, repelling the chains entirely.
boom--!
The shockwave swept through the core of the rules, shattering countless golden runes in the turbulence. Isaac steadied himself, his gaze cold. He could sense that this power was not mere energy, but rather something akin to the will of the rules.
"System, analyze the nature of the target," Isaac commanded coldly.
[Ding! The target is a deep will projection of the core of the rules, aiming to correct the core's deviation. It is speculated that the target views the host as the biggest variable in the current rule system.]
"You see me as a variable?" Isaac sneered, a chilling fighting spirit igniting in his eyes. "I control the power of the rules, and no matter who you are, you cannot change that fact."
The power of the vortex gradually coalesced, and a blurry figure emerged from it. He was surrounded by a complex network of runes, each rune radiating the primal aura of rules.
“Isaac…you think you are the embodiment of the rules, but you are just a link in the chain.” The figure said in a deep voice, which carried an undeniable authority.
"The power of the rules has been reshaped by me; you are nothing but a shadow attempting to retaliate," Isaac said coldly. With another wave of his hand, the golden light of the core of the rules transformed into a massive magic array, enveloping the figure layer by layer.
However, the figure remained fearless, his gaze cold and profound. "The reshaping of the rules is not yet complete; your control is merely a temporary illusion. The true rules will break free from all constraints and redefine the operation of the universe."
"Redefine?" Isaac scoffed, his eyes filled with icy mockery. "The rules are already the sole truth of the universe; they need no further definition."
After he finished speaking, the longsword in his hand once again burst forth with endless brilliance, which pierced straight into the core area of the figure.
The longsword slashed down, golden light exploded, and the entire core of the rules trembled. However, the figure was not defeated; the runes around him spun rapidly, absorbing all the power of the longsword.
[Warning! The stability of the Rule Core has dropped to 50%. Warning: The target is attempting to seize control of the Rule Core's energy.]
Isaac's gaze was cold. He could sense that the power of this figure was not simply hostility, but rather a manifestation of the rules themselves attempting to adjust themselves.
"System, upgrade the core rules to an unlimited capacity state," Ai Sacha commanded coldly.
[Ding! The core of the rules has been upgraded to an unlimited state, and the current energy carrying capacity limit has been increased to 12000%.]
With the system notification, Isaac's aura surged once more. His body was enveloped in endless golden light, and he became like the embodiment of rules, exuding an undeniable majesty.
"The power of the rules cannot be shaken," Isaac said in a low voice, his tone filled with unwavering determination.
The forces of both sides clashed fiercely within the core of the rules, golden light and runes intertwining to unleash an unprecedented shockwave. The entire core space seemed to reach its limit, with countless runes shattering and reforming within the shockwave.
“Isaac…” the figure said softly, his voice tinged with complex emotions. “The power of the rules may be great, but its future should not be controlled by you alone.”
"Only I will make the rules stronger in the future," Isaac said coldly, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.
He raised his hand and waved it again, the power of the core rules transforming into countless sharp chains that bound the vortex and his figure layer by layer.
"The order of rules must be absolute," Isaac said in a low voice, his tone filled with unquestionable authority.
Despite his power being gradually suppressed, a new question arose in Isaac's mind. Was the essence of the rules revealed by this battle truly as absolute as he had thought?
[Ding! The energy stability of the core of the rules has been restored to 75%, and the internal rune network has been temporarily suppressed. The current state of the universe has returned to balance.]
Isaac let out a long sigh of relief, his gaze still cold and resolute. He knew that although the battle was over, the future of the core rules remained uncertain.
"System, maintain maximum alert status," Isaac commanded coldly.
[Highest alert level has been activated. The core status is currently stable with no abnormal energy fluctuations.]
Isaac stared at the core of the rules, his hand clenching slightly, his eyes flashing with a cold fighting spirit.
"No matter what the future holds, the power of the rules is never in doubt," he said, his tone resolute.