Solo Leveling: The Divine Triad (narrative)

Chapter 342: The Shadow God's Recovery

After the intense battle in the Void, Sung Jin-Woo returned to the Umbra Citadel, his presence radiating an overwhelming sense of power and exhaustion. His four divine jewels flickered dimly, a rare sign of weariness in the Shadow God.

The Twelve Divine Beings, gathered in the central chamber of the citadel, awaited their creator with concern. Even Ashborn and Sung Su-Ho, powerful as they were, could sense the strain in Sung Jin-Woo's divine aura.

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A Moment of Restoration

Sung Jin-Woo ascended his throne, activating the Umbra Core, a central divine artifact within the citadel. The core emitted a calming, restorative energy that enveloped his body, stabilizing the erratic pulses of his divine jewels.

Ashborn: "You used too much power, Jin-Woo. Even for someone like you, the strain was immense."

Sung Jin-Woo: "The Abyssal Devourer left me no choice. It was either annihilation or evolution. I chose both."

He closed his eyes, meditating to further recover his strength. The divine jewels began to glow steadily again, symbolizing his gradual recovery.

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The Multiverse Responds

News of Sung Jin-Woo's victory spread across the multiverse. The followers and priests of the Divine Triad held grand celebrations in honor of their god. The Shadowkins, Dragonkins, and Heavenly Soldiers renewed their vows of loyalty, while the Apostles of God and Dark Apostles praised his unwavering might.

In the Chaos World, the fourteenth clone and its emissaries reported that the remnants of the Abyssal Shades had been completely eradicated. The realms were safe once more, thanks to Sung Jin-Woo's intervention.

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A Gift from the Divine Trees

As a gesture of gratitude, the Divine Trees across the realms produced a rare phenomenon: Primordial Fruits of Eternity. These fruits, imbued with divine energy, had the power to enhance even the mightiest beings.

The Twelve Divine Beings presented the fruits to Sung Jin-Woo, but he distributed them among his creations instead.

Sung Jin-Woo: "The power of creation belongs to all. Let these fruits strengthen the multiverse as a whole."

The recipients of the fruits—Shadowkins, Dragonkins, and other divine beings—experienced a surge in power, their abilities ascending to unprecedented levels.

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A New Threat Foreseen

Despite the celebration, Sung Jin-Woo's All-Seeing Eyes detected a faint disturbance in the farthest edges of existence. A new energy source, unlike anything he had encountered before, began to take shape.

Sung Jin-Woo: (to himself) "The Void was only the beginning. Something far greater looms on the horizon."

He summoned the Divine Triad for a private meeting, sharing his findings.

Sung Su-Ho: "What do you propose we do, Father?"

Sung Jin-Woo: "We prepare. Strengthen our forces. Fortify our realms. And ensure that when this new threat arrives, we will not falter."

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A Vision of the Future

Before dismissing the meeting, Sung Jin-Woo revealed his ultimate plan:

Sung Jin-Woo: "I will create a new divine artifact. One that will unify all realms and channel the collective power of the multiverse. With it, we will stand against any enemy, no matter how formidable."

The Twelve Divine Beings bowed, their faith in their creator unwavering.

Ashborn: "We will stand by your side, Jin-Woo. Always."

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To Be Continued in Chapter 343...