I, The Aeon of Trailblaze, Trailblazing the Multiverse

The glow of imaginary energy illuminated the space before Elias, dimming the light within the Astral Express.

Everything around them dissolved into darkness, replaced by a vast holographic projection of the Cosmic Navigation Map.

Countless galaxies, innumerable worlds, and stunning cosmic wonders unfolded on the map.

These were the "traces" left by Akivili as he led the great fleet of Astral Expresses through the universe.

These "traces" were called Silver Tracks, manifestations of the Path of Trailblaze's concept of Tracks.

The Silver Tracks connected countless galaxies, breaking the barriers of space and time that had once hindered inter-civilizational exchange. They allowed ordinary people, those without the power of the Aeons, to traverse the universe using technology.

Akivili's emergence had ended the Era of Dusk, when ancient cosmic beasts roamed unchecked, and ushered in the first golden age of prosperity—the Great Trailblaze Era.

"Though the universe is not yet fully known, the unknowable no longer has boundaries. But what lies beyond the universe?"

"What is outside the universe? Trailblaze does not tolerate the existence of the unknowable."

Everyone's eyes widened, their gazes fixed on the projected map of countless worlds.

Some of the worlds were unfamiliar, while others they had visited before.

Before Trailblaze had emerged, galaxies were isolated by their vast distances, each one an independent, lonely island. This isolation had led to galaxies being called "worlds."

Elias's words stirred a profound sense of awe and yearning within them.

There were many reasons to board the Astral Express, but the underlying drive behind all Trailblaze was an inability to accept the unknowable that obstructed the pursuit of truth.

So, what lies beyond the universe?

As the leader of the Nameless, Elias voiced the question, implying that he already had the answer.

Himeko, Welt, and Dan Heng gazed at him with anticipation and longing.

Meanwhile, March 7th, her curiosity uncontainable, looked around, entranced by the holographic worlds. Her playful fingers poked at the projections, and her pink-blue eyes blinked innocently in wonder.

Under the gaze of his followers' eager and expectant eyes, Elias burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha… The universe is not the only one. The barriers between universes are not untouchable."

"Beyond the universe lies countless others—an infinite number of alternate worlds."

"The sea of galaxies are only the beginning of Trailblaze. The true expanse is the myriad worlds beyond the universe."

"So, starting now, my Nameless, my followers—let the Tracks of Trailblaze connect one universe after another."

"Let our adventures and stories spread across countless worlds."

"Let our unending passion burn until we reach the pinnacle of our ideals."

"This… is the romance of Trailblaze."

Elias's voice was vibrant and filled with conviction. This was truly how he felt.

The romance of Trailblaze lay in the journey, experiencing countless stories—stories of courage, sorrow, heroism, and inspiration.

Only by living through these stories could he do justice to his role as a crossover.

After all, as the saying goes:

If one has already traversed worlds, why not expand one's horizons and embrace everything?

As Elias spoke, the light and shadow of imaginary energy condensed. The vast space beyond the universe took shape, revealing multitudes of universes, each distinct in size and color.

Thousands of Astral Expresses moved in unison, advancing shoulder to shoulder through the void between universes.

The golden glow of imaginary energy faded, and the dazzling Cosmic Navigation Map disappeared. The crew found themselves back where they had been, but the epic atmosphere lingered in their hearts.

Himeko's cheeks were flushed, her wine-red eyes sparkling with awe. "So this is the Astral Express led by Trailblaze. This is the legacy of Akivili."

Welt took a deep breath, pressing a hand against his chest to steady his overwhelmed heart.

Too grand, too epic, too romantic.

This is the leader of the Nameless, the god who ushers in a new era.

He could finally understand why the universe was so fervent about Trailblaze. Even after Akivili's disappearance for so many years, countless civilizations still longed for the path he had carved.

Especially in the face of cosmic calamities like the Cosmic Swarm, Abundance Aberrations, and Stellaron Cataclysms, the Nameless aboard the Astral Express had become synonymous with "heroes from beyond the stars" to countless worlds.

This was why the crew, no matter what world they visited, received unparalleled respect.

Dan Heng didn't speak, but his pounding heartbeat betrayed his thoughts—he too was envisioning the grand possibilities of the future.

March 7th snapped out of her trance, her eyes twinkling like stars as she exclaimed, "So—so this means we're going to travel to other universes now? That's… that's incredible! I can't believe it!"

No one doubted Elias's declaration. How could they? It was the proclamation of the Aeon of Trailblaze. Who would dare question it? Who even could?

Trailblaze wasn't Joy, after all.

The four of them gazed at Elias with admiration and awe.

Elias did not disappoint. With a grand gesture, he spread his arms as if preparing to open the gates to a new world for them.

"Of course. The atmosphere is already set, so the next step is to satisfy everyone's curiosity."

Although he had just arrived in this universe and was tempted to indulge in carefree exploration, the urge to test the limits of his newly acquired power was even stronger.

Especially the concept of Traversal.

He had a feeling that the coordinates anchored by the concept of Traversal were generated from his memories of certain anime worlds.

In other words, every activation of Traversal would likely take them to a specific anime universe.

And what was this, if not...

The great Aeon of Trailblaze embarking on a journey to reach the paradise of his imagination… ahem, his ideal realms.

"So, are you ready, my Nameless?" Elias asked, smiling at the four, whose faces showed a mix of emotions.

Himeko took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain composed. Her ruby-like eyes shone with clarity. "We're ready to explore the Unknown at any time, Lord Akivili."

Welt and Dan Heng nodded in agreement. "Yes, we are."

March 7th patted her slightly bouncy chest, her cheeks flushed from excitement. "Me too! I'm absolutely ready!"

Elias called out to Pom-Pom, who was busy making another cup of coffee for him. "Well then, my conductor, let's get to work."

Pom-Pom beamed with joy. "Your conductor is on it right away!"

"Pom-Pom was worried about fuel for the train, but now that Akivili is back, there's no need to worry anymore!"

With that, Pom-Pom dashed toward the Conductor's Cabin.

The so-called Conductor's Cabin was little more than a Starmap and a lever. As long as a destination was marked on the starmap, the train would automatically initiate its jump.

Now that the Path of Trailblaze had gained the concept of Traversal, the train could autonomously break through the barriers between universes and venture into the Unknown Beyond.

The process was random, and Elias himself had no idea which anime world they would visit first.

Himeko's cheeks were flushed with anticipation, her mind brimming with dreams of "other universes."

[Attention, passengers: Please find a seat. The jump may cause turbulence, and unexpected occurrences are possible.]

[The train will commence its jump to the Unknown Beyond in one minute.]