As soon as Kayden reached the greater realms, he could convert a huge area; in fact, he could convert entire planets in just the blink of an eye.
"It’s about to begin," Yan commented as he saw the massive rune stop absorbing mana. The air began to tremble, and a faint mystical sound appeared for everyone as the space around them was completely torn apart.
In just a few seconds, the entire pentagram disappeared, and the altar in the center became a green and black hole, pulling everyone toward its core. The suction force wasn’t exactly strong; in fact, it was quite weak, and everyone managed to stay firm, waiting.
"You may enter, and remember, everything inside is an illusion," Yan’s voice echoed for everyone, and in just a few seconds, Kayden disappeared along with dozens of other mages.
The large group found themselves floating in a vast, endless forest. All the beings within were at least in the fifth realm, and there seemed to be a strange harmony in every direction.
Imagine a vast, endless forest where the horizon disappears among towering, magical trees with leaves in shades of purple and pink. The treetops sway gently in the wind, creating an ethereal aura that paints the sky with a palette of soft, bright hues. The trees have long, graceful trunks, their bark a deep blue and greenish hue, as if sculpted over centuries. The forest floor is covered with shimmering, almost translucent grass that glows a soft green under the moonlight.
As you venture deeper, majestic mountains with towering peaks rise in the distance, their slopes covered in purple moss, contrasting with the golden plains stretching at their base. Small streams of crystal-clear water weave through these plains, reflecting the vibrant colors of the surroundings. A light morning mist drifts through the forest, enveloping everything in a pearlescent glow, making the scene even more surreal.
Living in this magical world are unique, enchanting creatures. Among the trees, there are beings called "Lunaris," winged creatures with translucent wings that glow with silver light at night. They are small, resembling fairies, but with a serene and wise aura. Their role in the forest is to maintain the harmony of the plants and mountains, always in sync with the environment.
On the plains, the "Sylvaras" roam, creatures resembling deer but with gleaming coats that change color according to the mood of the forest. Their antlers are made of crystal, and they communicate with the trees, absorbing and transmitting the energy of nature.
In the mountains, the "Gronis" dwell—giant creatures with stone-like skin, yet their eyes glow a bright sky blue. Although they appear imposing, they are peaceful and gentle, dedicating their lives to protecting the balance of the mountains and the rivers that flow down to the plains.
This harmony was utterly unsettling, and Kayden immediately understood it as something unreal, something that did not truly exist in this place. Someone or something made all of this possible, but what was it? Kayden had no idea, nor did he plan to find out.
Most people began to scatter without any purpose. They had plenty of time to explore everything this magical forest had to offer them. Kayden and Yan’s sons were the only ones who remained in place.
"Lord Kayden, our father told us to seek you out from time to time for advice, but I see no need considering your strength. So we shall part ways here," one of Yan’s monstrous sons said. Kayden simply nodded at him and began floating downwards.
A few minutes later, he stood before a massive mountain with millions of stone golems, their bodies lined with blue mana veins. Kayden found them visually intriguing, and after observing this civilization for a few seconds, he understood how it functioned.
They only used the artificial sunlight to warm themselves, sleeping and eating in an eternal cycle of peace and tranquility. It was utterly bizarre to Kayden—he couldn’t understand how they could live like this.
They lived inside the mountain in perfectly carved caves. Whoever had done this was an expert architect, for the tunnels and curves were all shaped like a giant golem.
"Hello!" Kayden spoke through a mana message and waited for a response as millions of golems turned toward him. Some showed visible fear in their bones, while others were merely curious.
"Who are you, outsider? You do not belong to the Eternal Sacred," the golems said, aware of the legends. Every few hundred thousand years, some beings would arrive in this place, representing the pinnacle of strength and, at the same time, endless destruction.
"I am Kayden Heart, and I’m just looking for a place to spend the next few thousand years," Kayden’s voice came out in a friendly tone, but even so, he received a cold response.
"We do not accept strangers." That was all. There was no further response.
"I want to use this mountain. We can negotiate this peacefully, or I could just wipe out your entire civilization," Kayden sent this message directly into the souls of millions of golems, releasing his full killing intent.
For beings used to peace and with few conflicts in their entire lives, this was an overwhelmingly shocking experience. Many fainted and fell to the ground, lifeless.
"Alright, outsider!" the voice replied this time in panic. "Hold your spells, let’s talk this over." The golem tried to continue speaking, but Kayden could already see his intentions straight through his soul.
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"I believe this is the end for your race," Kayden said calmly as he began launching thousands of perfectly timed aura slashes at the cores of the millions of golems.
The golem leader only wanted to lure Kayden into the caves and kill him, but unfortunately for him, Kayden was able to see that just by looking into his soul. After pondering for only a second, the young man chose the easier path.
In just a few minutes, millions of golems fell to the ground, lifeless. Kayden was using his aura at full strength; practically none of them could even move, and those who tried were failing miserably.
A mountain spanning hundreds of kilometers was wiped clean of all life in just a few minutes. A chilling air pervaded the entire environment as the golems took their last breaths, and in such a pathetic way, a civilization fell for a trivial reason.