Beyond the Apocalypse

Chapter 1159: Beam

Earth’s streets trembled beneath the force of a catastrophic clash, as explosions tore through avenues and towers alike. The battle between four Fourth Realm warriors had escalated into a storm of destruction that defied comprehension. At its center stood Anark, the True Primordial of the Void, his body pushed beyond its limits as he struggled against three equally terrifying foes.

He clenched his teeth and hurled himself forward, leaping out of a shattered street just in time to evade a volley of crystal missiles. They detonated behind him in a chain reaction of fire and force that devoured everything in their path. Glass, steel, and concrete dissolved into molten fragments as the explosions surged outward. Yet Anark had no time to breathe.

His eyes sharpened as Pyromancer Adam burst into the building he had just entered. Flames roared around the Curse Eater as his gaze burned with killing intent. Bringing his hands together, he transformed his arms into a blazing construct, unleashing a relentless barrage of fire spheres. Each one carried the heat of a collapsing star, streaking forward like a storm of miniature suns.

Anark pushed his body to the brink, weaving through the inferno with impossible precision. The air itself ignited around him, scorching his skin despite his evasions. Still, he pressed forward. This was a three-against-one battle, but Pyromancer Adam was wounded. If he could eliminate him, the balance might shift.

Yet just as Anark closed the distance, a massive claw burst through the building.

Steel beams snapped like twigs as the colossal appendage tore through the structure, reaching for him with unstoppable force. Anark’s eyes widened. He knew instinctively that being caught meant death. Without hesitation, Void Primordial Force erupted through his arms, propelling him upward as he blasted through the ceiling, narrowly escaping the crushing grasp.

He barely cleared the building before several missiles slammed into his back.

The explosions ripped into his flesh, sending him hurtling downward. He crashed into the ground with devastating force, carving a crater into the street. Pain surged through his body, but he suppressed it instantly. Rolling forward, he sprang back to his feet just in time to evade a massive beam of fire that obliterated the space he had occupied a heartbeat earlier.

The heat alone burned his skin, leaving searing marks across his body.

Anark’s breathing grew heavier as he continued moving, his mind racing. Facing the trio simultaneously was overwhelming. Each of them was a Fourth Realm entity, and though he might surpass any one of them individually, their combined strength far exceeded his own. Their coordination was flawless, their abilities complementing each other with terrifying precision.

Of course they did. They were, at their core, one being.

The three Aspects closed in from all directions, sealing off every path of escape. Missiles rained from above while waves of fire surged from below. Anark felt the heat at his back and reacted instantly, using a nearby statue as a stepping point to launch himself into the air. The attacks collided beneath him in a catastrophic explosion.

But the reprieve lasted only a moment.

Particles of burning light gathered before him, coalescing into the towering form of Mythical Beast Adam. His massive body should have been weighed down by Earth’s oppressive laws, yet his power allowed him to defy them, moving with unnatural speed. It was as if he could bend reality itself, even here.

He appeared mid-attack, his radiant claw descending upon Anark with a force capable of flattening reality.

Mid-air, there was no escape.

Anark clenched his fists, channeling every ounce of Void Primordial Force into them. Violet plasma surged violently as he drove his fist forward to meet the attack head-on.

-BOOOOOOM-

The collision unleashed a cataclysmic explosion. Burning radiance and violet energy clashed violently, sending shockwaves rippling through the surrounding structures. Buildings trembled under the strain, their foundations cracking.

For a moment, the two forces seemed evenly matched.

But Anark was wounded.

The damage he had sustained began to take its toll, weakening his strength at the worst possible moment. In the next instant, his resistance faltered.

The claw pushed through.

Anark was sent crashing into a towering building with overwhelming force, smashing through its upper levels before plummeting down through floor after floor. The structure collapsed around him, burying him beneath a mountain of debris.

His body screamed in agony, every muscle and bone protesting as he struggled to move.

But he could not remain still.

Even a single second of hesitation meant death.

He forced himself to rise—

-BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!-

Explosions rained down upon the debris, pinning him beneath the ruins. Fire and force battered the collapsed structure, ensuring he could not escape. Devil Child Adam and Pyromancer Adam coordinated their attacks flawlessly, maintaining constant pressure.

Above them, Mythical Beast Adam opened his massive jaws.

Darkness began to spread.

The light of Earth itself seemed to dim as the colossal Curse Eater devoured it. The sky darkened, shadows stretching unnaturally as more and more radiance was consumed. All that energy gathered within him, compressing into something terrifying.

His eyes glowed with cold, merciless intent as he focused on the rubble below.

Then his voice echoed like a draconic decree.

"Horizon Devour Beam!"

A beam of unimaginable power erupted from his maw.

It struck the debris directly.

The world ignited.

A pillar of blazing light erupted into the sky, consuming everything in its path. The ground melted, buildings disintegrated, and the surrounding area was swallowed by a storm of destructive radiance. The beam carved through Earth like a divine punishment, its brilliance so intense it seemed capable of erasing existence itself.

Within that inferno, Anark was engulfed.

Earth’s streets trembled beneath the force of a catastrophic clash, as explosions tore through avenues and towers alike. The battle between four Fourth Realm warriors had escalated into a storm of destruction that defied comprehension. At its center stood Anark, the True Primordial of the Void, his body pushed beyond its limits as he struggled against three equally terrifying foes.He clenched his teeth and hurled himself forward, leaping out of a shattered street just in time to evade a volley of crystal missiles. They detonated behind him in a chain reaction of fire and force that devoured everything in their path. Glass, steel, and concrete dissolved into molten fragments as the explosions surged outward. Yet Anark had no time to breathe.His eyes sharpened as Pyromancer Adam burst into the building he had just entered. Flames roared around the Curse Eater as his gaze burned with killing intent. Bringing his hands together, he transformed his arms into a blazing construct, unleashing a relentless barrage of fire spheres. Each one carried the heat of a collapsing star, streaking forward like a storm of miniature suns.Anark pushed his body to the brink, weaving through the inferno with impossible precision. The air itself ignited around him, scorching his skin despite his evasions. Still, he pressed forward. This was a three-against-one battle, but Pyromancer Adam was wounded. If he could eliminate him, the balance might shift.Yet just as Anark closed the distance, a massive claw burst through the building.Steel beams snapped like twigs as the colossal appendage tore through the structure, reaching for him with unstoppable force. Anark’s eyes widened. He knew instinctively that being caught meant death. Without hesitation, Void Primordial Force erupted through his arms, propelling him upward as he blasted through the ceiling, narrowly escaping the crushing grasp.He barely cleared the building before several missiles slammed into his back.The explosions ripped into his flesh, sending him hurtling downward. He crashed into the ground with devastating force, carving a crater into the street. Pain surged through his body, but he suppressed it instantly. Rolling forward, he sprang back to his feet just in time to evade a massive beam of fire that obliterated the space he had occupied a heartbeat earlier.The heat alone burned his skin, leaving searing marks across his body.Anark’s breathing grew heavier as he continued moving, his mind racing. Facing the trio simultaneously was overwhelming. Each of them was a Fourth Realm entity, and though he might surpass any one of them individually, their combined strength far exceeded his own. Their coordination was flawless, their abilities complementing each other with terrifying precision.Of course they did. They were, at their core, one being.The three Aspects closed in from all directions, sealing off every path of escape. Missiles rained from above while waves of fire surged from below. Anark felt the heat at his back and reacted instantly, using a nearby statue as a stepping point to launch himself into the air. The attacks collided beneath him in a catastrophic explosion.But the reprieve lasted only a moment.Particles of burning light gathered before him, coalescing into the towering form of Mythical Beast Adam. His massive body should have been weighed down by Earth’s oppressive laws, yet his power allowed him to defy them, moving with unnatural speed. It was as if he could bend reality itself, even here.He appeared mid-attack, his radiant claw descending upon Anark with a force capable of flattening reality.Mid-air, there was no escape.Anark clenched his fists, channeling every ounce of Void Primordial Force into them. Violet plasma surged violently as he drove his fist forward to meet the attack head-on.-BOOOOOOM-The collision unleashed a cataclysmic explosion. Burning radiance and violet energy clashed violently, sending shockwaves rippling through the surrounding structures. Buildings trembled under the strain, their foundations cracking.For a moment, the two forces seemed evenly matched.But Anark was wounded.The damage he had sustained began to take its toll, weakening his strength at the worst possible moment. In the next instant, his resistance faltered.The claw pushed through.Anark was sent crashing into a towering building with overwhelming force, smashing through its upper levels before plummeting down through floor after floor. The structure collapsed around him, burying him beneath a mountain of debris.His body screamed in agony, every muscle and bone protesting as he struggled to move.But he could not remain still.Even a single second of hesitation meant death.He forced himself to rise—-BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!-Explosions rained down upon the debris, pinning him beneath the ruins. Fire and force battered the collapsed structure, ensuring he could not escape. Devil Child Adam and Pyromancer Adam coordinated their attacks flawlessly, maintaining constant pressure.Above them, Mythical Beast Adam opened his massive jaws.Darkness began to spread.The light of