전생검신 Volume 89 Chapter 14

The only thing that could properly counter divine power is divine power itself—

This was an obvious fact, just thinking back to everything I had experienced so far. Other types of supernatural abilities or powers could challenge divine power if they were at high levels, but there were clear limitations. After all, divine power was the very chaotic force that toyed with the laws themselves, meaning most other supernatural abilities were basically inferior versions.

And the power that popped into my head, called “Sephira,” was something I wasn’t sure if it was related to divine power or not. I chose the blessing of power, but I had received countless blessings before, and I really didn’t know what this ability was all about. I knew it would grow my internal sets and thicken my trunk, but did it have something beyond that?

However, I had a hunch that this ability called Sephira was my way to deal with that chicken head right in front of me.

‘The reason divine power is nullified in this Sephirot is because the World Tree dislikes it. So, on the contrary…’

If I utilized a power derived from the World Tree itself, wouldn’t I get a synergistic effect?

Having thought so, I quickly joined my hands together and focused on using Trimurti.

“Here I go…!!”

I felt the red ruby at the center of the Trimurti’s mental world turning even redder. I allocated the blessings of Sephira to the three realms.

The power of Hod in the 8th realm!

The power of Yesod in the 9th realm!

The power of Malkuth in the 10th realm!

“……”

It felt extreme since it was all just power, but… why did it feel like Zhuge Sa or the gnostic demon sorcerers would curse me if they saw this?

But feelings were just feelings; it was time to concentrate. I assembled the combo of Trimurti, frowning deeply as I began to unleash this unfamiliar power for the first time.

“Hahap!!”

Chiiing—

With a sound of a spirit call, a round triad appeared in the air, circling around me. I felt a bit startled when the three circles surrounded me instead of attacking the enemy Abraxas.

‘Huh? The ability did activate, but… isn’t this non-offensive?’

Actually, because the combinations of Trimurti were limitless, even I couldn’t predict what the results of the combo would be. While it could often be somewhat anticipated when there was a cause-and-effect relationship, this wasn’t one of those cases.

And just then, Abraxas, who had been struggling within Saitan’s illusions, regained his senses and spoke.

“I didn’t think it would be a technique that reflects karma back at the attacker… but as long as this illusion doesn’t hold great power, you could just ignore it and attack my real body!”

Boom!

The moment he finished his sentence, Abraxas instantaneously teleported right in front of me. It felt less like a teleportation and more like he just folded dimensions to appear before me, and I found it hard to even recognize the moment he arrived. At the same time, Abraxas’s furious whip struck down at me like lightning.

‘… Not good!’

This was a qualitatively different attack compared to the haphazard ones he used a moment ago! Sensing the incredible latent power coiling around his whip, I was certain that Abraxas infused his whip with divine power. It’s common sense that a weapon infused with such a formidable divine energy could infinitely surpass a peerless warrior, making it clear that I couldn’t rely on the [Flow] method to defend or evade this time.

If I were to block this, I’d need to use nothing but the Peerless Technique…!!

If I didn’t, I’d surely die this time!

‘… No!! I need to take a risk this time!’

I felt again that the Peerless Technique wasn’t the answer. To be exact, I realized I’d just be forced into defense anyway due to the enemy’s superior skill. Even if I could use the Peerless Technique continuously, that fact wouldn’t change much. My vast combat experience told me that I couldn’t ignore this.

Then I had to abandon the stable defense of the Peerless Technique and take a chance to seize the opportunity.

The enemy before me wouldn’t let me win without a good amount of effort!

In the next moment, instead of performing the Peerless Technique, I quickly extended my right hand forward. My right hand strayed far from the trajectory to deflect or grab the whip, so I sensed Abraxas’s disbelief in that fleeting instant.

“Have you given up on the battle? This is where it ends!”

I could almost hear Abraxas’s words in that very moment only the peerless masters could feel. Just as Abraxas’s whip was about to split my skull—

Fwosh!!

“…?!”

In that moment, the three circling rings behind me emitted a divine light, and the whip that touched that light was literally disintegrated to atomic particles and vanished! But it didn’t stop there; I could see that the energy from the disintegration transferred over to Abraxas’s real body.

Tzaaa—

“Ck!!”

Swish!

Abraxas hastily severed his own arm to shake off the destructive energy, and his severed arm fell with a thud before disappearing without a trace moments later.

‘Alright! This is more than enough of an opening!’

Not wasting that chance, I reached for my best move right away.

Technique of All Things!

Clap!

Leaving behind the staggering Abraxas, I found myself racing around to his back. As Abraxas rose up while recovering from the shock of having his arm cut off, he noticed something amiss and began to panic.

“…?! Oh, no?”

Clank!

In my right hand was a massive piece of armor. It was heavy, but light enough for me to handle comfortably. I grinned, holding the armor as I turned to face Abraxas.

“Your armor is now mine.”

“Hu… Hoohooo….”

Abraxas made a dazed sound, but this was exactly what I intended.

I had to steal his armor while ignoring Abraxas’s attack at all costs!

Originally, no matter how powerful the Technique of All Things was, stealing right in front of someone so overwhelmingly powerful wouldn’t work without a hitch. I needed at least a minimal opening, and that was only possible in the moment he attacked. So, I took a risk, hoping my newly formed combo with the three Sephirot would hold up— and it worked!

‘Well, I didn’t expect an ability strong enough to annihilate Abraxas’s whip and arm…’

I truly got lucky.

Anyway, having snatched the absurd armor, I would at least have a fighting chance, right?

Just as I thought that, letting out a sigh of relief in my heart…

Abraxas quickly regained his composure and burst into hearty laughter.

“Hohoho! Oh, truly, today’s challenger is an opponent who will be remembered for a lifetime! Who would have thought a mere mortal would be able to stand against me here!”

What’s with this? Why is he happy?

Not liking that Abraxas seemed to be enjoying himself despite being on the defensive, I replied bluntly.

“Do you still think you’re in a better position if you push me with divine power? I believe I’m finally in a position to take you on.”

“Hohoho… That’s amusing, but… overcoming a difficult foe is also part of the joy of a martial artist’s life, isn’t it?”

“Hmph.”

Without missing a beat, I activated Trimurti and used the energy from the upper realms to create a subspace, tossing the armor inside. Sure, if someone as powerful as Abraxas wanted, he could probably break this subspace in no time and retrieve his belongings, but there was no risk of losing the armor mid-battle. With the armor sealed away, I pointed my sword at Abraxas and said,

“You’re now without your main weapon. Using Trimurti, I can nullify your divine power, so it’s my turn to have the upper hand!”

“Oh? That technique… so it’s called Trimurti? Interesting. Who would have thought there was a technique that could form a Trinity in another world?”

“Trinity?”

“The state where the power of the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit become one… attacking a defense that combines two Trinities into a chaotic whirlwind effect was indeed a foolish act on my part.”

“……”

Swoosh!

In the blink of an eye, Abraxas seemed to restore his hand and whip through reality manipulation. Finalizing his warning with a hint of malice, he continued speaking.

“Therefore, from now on, I shall draw upon the true blessings I possess, as decreed by Metatron.”

Gugugugu…!!

An immense aura! No, that felt even more like a spirit energy blazing like something burning!

A terrifying power erupted from Abraxas, soaring skyward like a brilliant white flame. Although this divine power that had been called upon before was formidable, seeing Abraxas’s grand power rising with that white flame made me feel like I might lose my mind.

‘W-what the…?! Such overwhelming power…’

The dimension felt different.

I nearly buckled and fell to my knees from the pressure emanating from Abraxas’s spirit energy. After all, even if I could wield divine power freely, I thought it likely that I wouldn’t even reach 10% of the strength radiating from Abraxas’s white flame. I had only seen such enormous strength a handful of times before.

Unbelievable.

Even if he was a test tube of the 9th realm, how could someone possess such power?

This was truly strength capable of tearing the universe apart!

I shouted out, shocked by Abraxas’s outrageous might.

“W-what the hell… how do you have that power… what even are you?!”

Abraxas chuckled deep and low.

“Hohoho. Are you surprised? The truth is, this is not my power at all.”

“What?”

“Remember this well. This is the power of… the executioner’s blessing, only permissible when granted by the Angel King Metatron… the true source drawn from the Sephirot…”

Abraxas’s eyes ignited with a blue flame.

“It is the blessing of Ain Soph Aur…!!”

Flash!

The white flame that rips the heavens expanded around Abraxas, rapidly engulfing the area where I stood. In a hurry, I gathered the three Sephirot of the realms again to try and combine the powers of Malkuth, Yesod, and Hod to stop that onslaught.

Kaboom!!

However, the triad I formed shattered uselessly like a glass window! The defensive technique was rendered useless, and in that moment of shock, a magnificent white light obscured my vision.

…

…

Huh?

Despite thinking I had been obliterated, I found myself in a pure white space moments later. It was clear this was no longer the battleground where I had fought Abraxas, but a completely immaculate realm. Looking around, suddenly, the Angel King Metatron appeared in the expanse.

[It seemed the battle would become unnecessarily prolonged, so I permitted Abraxas to unleash Ain Soph Aur.]

“……”

[The experience of the 9th realm is now concluded.]

From Metatron’s words, I was able to piece together what had just happened.

Feeling vexed, I shot a glare at Metatron.

“Are you saying you thought I was so trivial that you wrapped it up quickly? You arrogant bastard…!!”

[You have proven yourself capable of fighting evenly with Commissioner Abraxas. However, showing you the power of the Beyond Heaven is also educational.]

“What? Beyond Heaven?”

[The power of Ain Soph Aur can only be used against alien gods that invade the Sephirot. What Abraxas can freely unleash is impossible, but I allowed him to. What do you think about it?]

“……”

I fell silent at those words.

‘Ain Soph Aur…’

What I had witnessed a moment ago with that white flame was beyond comprehension. It was a transcendent force that could be described only as cosmic law. If I possessed such power, even a Gnostic Demon or an Emperor would not dare to underestimate me… no, they’d have to tread cautiously. I had no choice but to acknowledge the expression of Beyond Heaven.

So, I asked Metatron.

“That was insane. What exactly is Ain Soph Aur?”

[The primordial light that created the three thousand worlds… it is also the reason our angels coexist with the Sephirot.]

“What?”

What does that even mean?

As I stood dumbfounded, Metatron paused for a while before speaking slowly.

[You now possess the qualifications to ascend to the [Throne]… perhaps you could genuinely achieve Aion… but the true intentions of the outer gods intertwined therein are beyond even my imagination… thus, I shall present you with another outcome.]

“Outcome?”

[Indeed… the moment you stepped into Sephirot, the causality of your possibilities opened… what lies ahead is what the one who granted you the root of Sephirot aimed for.]

“What kind of outcome are you talking about?”

At Metatron’s continued words, I was startled and shaken.

[Reborn one. Kill our god and become the new creator god of our angels.]