Chapter 1439 The Exit Point

Chapter 1439 The Exit Point

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

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In a bit, they were floating before the endless void of space, ready to take on the repelling force before them.

Gustav, with his dirty blonde hair framing a visage marked by determination, gazed out into the void, his mind racing with strategies and possibilities.

Beside him, Endric flexed his fingers, the air around them shimmering slightly as he prepared to wield his telekinesis.

Aildris opened his eyes, reflecting the vastness of space, stood calm, and maintained his composure.

Ria, muscles tensed and energy crackling at his fingertips, drew from the distant power of a star. No one knew he was capable of it initially but it wasn't the time to question him.

Their mission was clear: breach the repellant force that stood between them and the dark, desiccated planet hidden at the center of the universe. A planet is visible only to Gustav at the moment.

Endric flew forward first and with a deep breath extended his hands. The space before them twisted under the force of his telekinesis. Invisible strands of energy weaved together, forming a lattice aimed at piercing the barrier.

Yet, despite his efforts and the raw power at his command, the barrier remained.

Endric even tried letting his telekinesis go through the repelling force but it was still the same result.

"It's like pushing against the fabric of the universe itself," Endric said, frustration lacing his voice. "There's no giving, no breaking point."

Next, Ria channeled the energy he had drawn from the distant star, his body aglow with a fierce, incandescent light. With a roar that echoed through the vacuum of space, he launched himself forward, his fist aimed at the center.

Even before he could make contact, the repelling force was already slowing him down. However, the strike was still immensely powerful.

The impact sent ripples through space, a spectacle of light and energy that would awe any onlooker. Yet, there was no breach in the repelling force.

Aildris transformed their surroundings into a colorless void. In the altered state, he attempted to weaken the repelling force or render it null. But as his powers reached out, they found no purchase, the repelling force existed beyond the reach of the altercation.

Aildris shook his head in defeat. The others understood at that moment that their abilities weren't working on the surroundings but they still needed to keep trying.

Hours passed as they regrouped and tried various strategies. Even then, their powers were unable to find a weakness in the repelling force. Gustav gazed into the distance while different options ran through his mind.

At that moment, he made a conscious decision.

From his storage space, he retrieved golden and green boots, their appearance ancient, yet imbued with a power that felt alive, almost conscious.

The Void Stepper was an artifact that was said to defy the limitations of movement and travel.

"What are those?" Ria asked, his curiosity piqued by the boots' unmistakable aura.

"An old legend," Endric replied while turning to stare at Gustav who was strapping the boots onto his feet.

Next, Gustav returned for Endric. As they stepped through the perimeter together, Endric's mind raced with questions and hypotheses about the barrier's origins.

Lastly, Gustav took Ria across the barrier. The strength that emanated from Ria was comforting, a steadfast presence in the face of the uncertainty that lay ahead.

As they set foot on the dark planet, Ria clenched his fists, ready for whatever challenges they may face.

After all, it was pretty much the last step standing between them and the rescue of their friends.

Together again, the four stood on the brink of exploration, their mission clear yet daunting... THE EXIT POINT.

The exit point was the precise location where the Mundane One had told them to perform the ritual for opening the rifts.

He had given them details of how the place looked and how to reach there.

The planet, however, was not without its dangers. They had been warned of the vanishing wind, an eerie phenomenon that swept across the surface unseen. The slightest contact with the wind could displace any living being to an unknown location, a risk that would add an extra layer of peril to their journey.

"We need to be vigilant. The vanishing wind is invisible and unpredictable. Stick close, and watch each other's backs," Gustav instructed, his leadership unquestioned.

Using their natural speed to navigate the surroundings might prove more dangerous so they decided to set it aside.

They proceeded with caution, their senses heightened to the subtlest of cues.

The planet's surface was a labyrinth of ruins, each step revealing that civilization had once thrived there. The silence was profound, broken only by the crunch of their boots on the desiccated soil.

Hours passed as they navigated through the ruins, the sense of desolation deepening with every step. Despite the dangers, there was a beauty in the desolation, a reminder of the planet's vibrant past and the fleeting nature of existence.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they arrived at a vast clearing. In its center stood an ancient structure, its architecture defying the ravages of time. It was none other than the exit point, its presence almost mystical in the desolate surroundings.

The monolithic structure was proof that they were in the right place which meant that the time had finally arrived.

"Are you guys ready?" Gustav asked them.

"I didn't come all this way to back down now," Ria voiced in response.

"We're rescuing them both and nothing can stop us," Aildris added resolutely.

Endric only nodded in response but one could see the chilling expression on his face. He rubbed the bracelet on his right wrist causing it to emit a mild gleam.

'I need all the help I can get on this,' He said internally.

"Endric... the items," Gustav called out to him.

Endric nodded then rummaged through his personal storage space with practiced ease, producing a collection of items that would seem bizarre to any uninformed onlooker but were essential to their task.

Among the items were the horns of an unknown beast, curling into the air with a malevolent grace; the heart of a mixedblood, still and silent; and an assortment of personal items, including a piece of clothing and a comb.