**'Abyssal Sovereign: The Demon's Dominion'**

Chapter 526: Chapter 525: Captured

"You..."

At that moment, Void turned toward Ire to speak, but it was already too late.

She had disappeared.

He couldn’t sense her at all.

Void gritted his teeth as he released his aura.

Badummm!

Space instantly shattered as Void’s Low Rank 4 aura erupted outward.

The storms died down as the spatial rifts closed one after another.

The Second Layer of Space tore apart...

Then the Third...

As his aura continued to rise.

Void looked around and saw multiple beings surrounding him.

Every single one of them was at least at his current level, if not stronger.

"Hmm... another outsider."

"He is quite strong."

"Yeah, he is."

"Should we seal him?"

"We can, but he carries that chaotic aura around him."

"He’s from that race."

"Yeah..."

"A demon."

"Should we inform the Ancestors?"

"Yes."

"At least then we can capture him without destroying part of the Realm."

"Good."

"Good."

Void listened to their conversation while considering whether to use his Primordial Demon body.

Even with this clone only at Low Rank 4, he could forcefully raise his strength.

Using it, he could temporarily contend against Middle Rank 4 opponents.

But...

There were simply too many of them.

Even if he could temporarily reach Middle Rank 4 in combat power...

He would eventually fall.

Around him were dozens of Rank 4 beings.

Among them were even High Rank 4 experts.

And now...

They had mentioned an Ancestor.

Void didn’t need anyone to explain.

That being was definitely at the Peak Rank 4 Realm.

He couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

Ire was truly a pain in his ass.

Fortunately...

This was only his clone.

Not his true body.

That thought alone calmed him somewhat.

"Then..."

"Let’s see what little game you’re playing."

Void muttered.

Just then...

Space crumbled apart as another being arrived.

Void watched as everyone surrounding him immediately bowed.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

They all lowered their heads respectfully.

Void looked up.

The newcomer wore loose traditional robes.

Long white hair flowed behind him.

Around him existed a strange presence, as though everything in existence revolved around him.

His eyes resembled divine judgment as they settled upon Void.

Instantly...

Void felt as though every one of his secrets had been exposed.

As if he were standing completely naked before him.

Well...

Technically, demons only wore their scales.

Still...

He felt completely exposed.

"Hmm..."

"A Low Rank 4."

"A demon."

"It seems your race has taken quite a liking to our Realm."

"You’ve been invading quite frequently."

"At first, only a few weak ones came."

"But now..."

"Even Rank 4 beings."

The old man pondered for a moment before speaking once again.

"If your race wishes to invade this badly..."

"Then so be it."

"You shall remain in this Realm forever."

The old man casually waved his hand.

The instant he did...

Void’s vision blurred.

When his sight cleared...

He found himself somewhere completely different.

---

Outside...

After sensing Void’s aura disappear into their Realm, the surrounding Rank 4 experts looked confused.

One of the High Rank 4 beings stepped forward.

"Ancestor..."

"Why did you do that?"

The others silently nodded.

Hearing the question...

The Ancestor smiled.

"We’ve grown too comfortable."

"There is no longer any pressure to break through."

"Era after era..."

"The number of monstrous geniuses has continued to decrease."

He sighed.

"There is no pressure."

"So..."

"What if we created one?"

"That..."

"Will be the role of this demon."

"I know his race can create weaker versions of themselves."

"If those versions spread throughout the Realm..."

"They will bring about fundamental change."

The Ancestor smiled even wider.

"The rest of us have been considering this matter for a long time."

"But now..."

"His appearance has solved our problem."

"Thank you, Ancestor."

Everyone bowed respectfully as the ancestor left.

None of them objected.

After all...

The Ancestors created the rules.

They merely enforced them.

Every single person gathered here was the leader of a terrifying force.

Kings of Imperial Kingdoms.

Heads of Ancient Dynasties.

Founders of Forbidden Families.

A single stomp of their feet could shake the entire Realm.

Yet now...

Every one of them respectfully bowed before the Ancestor.

According to legend...

The Ancestors were the very first beings born within this Realm.

Their power had always existed.

And with their orders given...

Everyone’s hearts settled.

"Ancestor Fu is right."

One Imperial King spoke.

The others slowly raised their heads.

"I agree."

"The newer generations have become weaker and weaker."

"Even the heirs of our own families no longer compare to those of the past."

The founder of a Forbidden Family sighed.

"It’s unfortunate."

"But this will bring about a bloodbath."

"Death will once again fill the Realm."

"Comfort will disappear."

"This is essentially reshaping the Realm..."

"And bringing this era of peace to an end."

The head of an Ancient Dynasty spoke solemnly.

Everyone nodded.

"Then let us prepare."

"This is the perfect opportunity to send our younger generations out."

Another Ancient Dynasty leader spoke.

Everyone exchanged glances.

Then disappeared one after another.

The disturbance caused by Void and Ire...

Had been smoothly resolved.

---

Inside the Realm...

At the farthest edge of the Realm existed a forbidden dimension.

Here...

The weather changed every moment.

The ground constantly shifted between flooded plains, rivers, deserts, and countless other terrains.

Spatial rifts filled the sky while terrifying storms erupted at regular intervals.

Time itself was distorted.

It seemed to flow much faster here than outside.

Ancient forests stretched endlessly.

Gigantic beasts roamed freely, each one the embodiment of survival itself, possessing hardened bodies capable of enduring this forbidden dimension.

A complete ecosystem flourished here.

Towering mountains.

Boundless oceans.

Yet this so-called ecosystem existed only under one law.

The survival of the fittest.

Any one of the beasts living here could bring catastrophic destruction if released into the outside world.

Deep beneath one of those colossal mountains...

Inside an enormous cave...

Void hung suspended.

His true demon form was fully revealed.

Yet despite his size...

The mountain itself completely dwarfed him.

The materials composing the mountain were unlike anything Void had ever encountered.

They were unimaginably durable.

Even while he struggled...

The chains didn’t budge.

Without a doubt...

This was a material that couldn’t be shattered by the casual touch of a Rank 4 being..

Now Void was beginning to experience a world unlike any he had ever seen before.

Before, he had felt invincible, but now he realized that had only been true at the lower stages.

He had stepped into the realm of truly terrifying entities.

He was no longer weak, yet at the same time, he was far from standing at the top.

But instead of feeling anger, Void simply smiled.

This was perfect.

The sheer scale of a Realm had already shocked him, but now that he was actually inside one, he understood it even more.

At this moment, Void felt as though he were being monitored every second of every day.

More than that, his power had already been suppressed by at least twenty percent simply by existing within this Realm, and the longer he remained here, the greater that suppression became.

"A new playground," Void muttered.

Just then, a powerful presence appeared.

Void raised his head as the chains forged from materials he had never seen before suddenly tightened around his body.

Void grimaced as agonizing pain reached deep into his soul.

"So, what is your name?" the voice asked.

The voice came first, and only then did Void see the familiar being who had brought him here.

Simply by standing before Void, the man made him feel powerless and suffocated.

Even without releasing his aura, Space itself responded to his mere presence.

"I have many names. Which one do you want?" Void asked with a smile.

The ancestor frowned slightly before speaking.

"The name you will bear in this world. That is for you to decide, for I have something I want you to do."

Void shook his head slightly.

"Call me Osiris."

The ancestor nodded.

"I am Fu," the ancestor introduced himself.

The chains binding Void suddenly seemed to receive a command as they fell to the ground one after another, setting him free.

A table appeared before them.

Fu sat down and gestured for Void to take a seat.

Void sat opposite him.

Two cups then appeared before them, filled with a strange wine that seemed to enlighten Void. As he stared at it, even his understanding of the Rules became slightly clearer.

"How about we play a little game... Osiris?" Fu asked with a sly smile as he looked at the seated Void.