Solo Leveling: The Divine Triad (narrative)

Chapter 348: Absorption of The Annihilator's Essence

The multiverse, restored and reborn, now stood on the edge of a new era. The realms, once torn asunder by the chaotic forces of destruction, had been revived, and the divine power of the Divine Triad surged through them like a lifeblood. But amidst the calm, there remained a lingering presence—a shadow that had been left behind by The Annihilator.

Sung Jin-Woo, standing atop the Umbra Citadel, gazed out into the vast expanse of the Absolute Realm. His wings, vast and resplendent, stretched across the horizon, casting a silhouette against the endless stars. The echoes of the battle against The Annihilator still reverberated in his mind, the devastation left by the entity undeniable.

However, the threat of The Annihilator had not been fully erased.

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The Annihilator's Final Essence

Despite the annihilation of The Annihilator, a fragment of its essence, a powerful remnant of the destructive force, still lingered in the fabric of the multiverse. This essence was unlike any force Sung Jin-Woo had encountered before—it was raw, primal, and bound by destruction itself.

As he stood, his eyes glowing with divine intent, he could feel the Annihilator's Essence pulsing within the vast expanse of space. It was no longer a threat in its full form, but its fragmented essence was still potent enough to unravel the threads of reality if left unchecked.

Sung Jin-Woo knew what he had to do. This was the final step to fully eradicate the lingering chaos—the final cleansing of the multiverse.

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Absorbing the Essence

With a deep breath, Sung Jin-Woo stepped forward. His wings flared behind him as he called upon the combined might of his four divine jewels. The radiance of his jewels illuminated the surrounding space as he channeled his immense power, focusing it onto the fragment of The Annihilator's Essence.

The essence responded to his call, swirling in the air like a storm of pure destruction. It was chaotic, malevolent, and fiercely resistant. But Sung Jin-Woo was resolute. His power surged, growing ever stronger as he reached out with his divine will. The storm of darkness began to dissipate, unable to resist the pull of the Essence of Eternity.

Slowly, piece by piece, the essence of the Annihilator was drawn into his being. Sung Jin-Woo's body glowed brighter, his divine jewels shimmering with an intensity never before seen. As the last of the essence was absorbed into him, his form expanded for a moment, becoming a beacon of pure divinity.

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The Aftermath

The power of The Annihilator, now fully absorbed, began to merge with Sung Jin-Woo's already vast divine essence. His four divine jewels, each glowing with unprecedented brilliance, pulsed in unison as they synchronized with the essence of destruction. There was no longer any threat of the Annihilator's power ripping through the fabric of the realms.

Yet, as the final fragments of the essence settled within him, Sung Jin-Woo felt an incredible surge of power—unlike anything he had ever experienced before. It was not just the destructive force of the Annihilator; it was something more. His connection to the very fabric of the multiverse deepened, his divine power transcending the boundaries of the known realms.

For a brief moment, he could feel the essence of all things—the birth of stars, the expansion of realms, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the very flow of time itself. The Annihilator's Essence had been absorbed, but it had left behind an imprint—a deeper understanding of the multiverse's existence and its endless cycles.

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The Next Step

Sung Jin-Woo, standing tall with his wings spread wide, his divine jewels shining brighter than ever, knew that this power would change everything. The Annihilator's Essence had not just made him stronger—it had given him insight into the true nature of the multiverse, its order, and its potential for creation.

The power he now wielded was not just the strength of creation but the ability to maintain balance—an unyielding force that could protect the multiverse from any external threat.

He turned his gaze toward the horizon, his thoughts heavy with the responsibility of what lay ahead. The multiverse was at peace, but peace, as always, was a fragile thing. Sung Jin-Woo knew that the forces of destruction, like the Annihilator, could rise again. But now, he was ready to face whatever challenges lay before him, armed with the combined might of creation and destruction.

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Sung Jin-Woo: "The balance will be maintained."

And with that final declaration, the power of the Divine Triad surged throughout the multiverse, solidifying their reign as guardians of the realms.