Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse

In the innermost region of the 7th Celestial Star below the fantastical mountains filled with dense essence and medicinal herbs, there lay a horrendous golden cage that had numerous spears piercing through a single being.

This cage was located in the area in the deeper layers of the Celestial Star in a position that very few disciples had access to. It was placed at the center of this wide underground cavern that had foliage shimmering with blue and purple lights, the foliage being the type of plants that never saw the light of day. It was normally a silent area as years would pass before any being would intrude upon it, but there was a shimmering golden robed figure walking towards the cage that held a disfigured being pierced on all sides.

This individual held an exemplary goatee on his face, being the Celestial Grandmaster that oversaw many of the operations on this Celestial Star- it was Grandmaster Ramiel!

His expression seemed to be one that was lost in thought as he strolled towards the restrictive cage holding a single being, only looking up as he was inches away from it, the figure of the prisoner within being extremely clear. The one chained to the floor of the cage with numerous golden rods piercing through his body turned his head unnaturally as one of his eyes landed on Grandmaster Ramiel.

The Grandmaster that was lost in thought actually pulled back from the cage as he bowed respectfully, reigning in his bubbling aura that stood at a rank above the Domain Expansion Realm and bringing forth a shocking scene that could not be understood by any of those watching!

"This unworthy disciple greets Master. I haven't been down here for quite some time, and I'll have to bother you with some of my ramblings again."

Grandmaster Ramiel began a monologue as he let out shocking words, slightly revealing the identity of the being that was mutilated by numerous spears within the cage!

"The tides of fate continue to ebb and flow forth, where we are now reaching an impasse with the Infernal Lords joining hands with those in the Dark Expanse. The period of war is fast approaching once more, with all forces raising their own champions to steer this coming battle into their favor."

Grandmaster Ramiel began walking around the cage as he talked, seemingly lost in his own musings as the being he had called Master continued to silently listen!

"The position of the Infernal Lord we had killed long ago is about to be filled again as a new Infernal Lord rises. The Warlocks and Witches controlling the Dark Expanse continue to refine their spells as they congregate with the Infernal Lords, while our forces have located a few beings with Noble Fates that we continue to raise."

Grandmaster Ramiel walked around the cage thoughtfully as he continued to ramble on, his expression that of extreme focus as he laid out numerous secrets calmly!

"We have continued to monitor those insane entities in the Dark Expanse, but it seems they won't be moving for this coming war, all indicators pointing to some sort of restriction binding them from acting once more."

He came to a stop once more as his eyes focused on the imprisoned being.

"Our newest action would actually deal with the wondrous place you helped locate long ago, where we are thinking of influencing the fates of those in the Light Expanse even more by letting them explore that Realm, and then using this force in the coming war as well."

RUMBLE!

The air around them trembled as a plot that would shake the minds of many who heard was laid out simply!

"Their lives would at least serve some meaning as they stand in the front lines, contributing to the establishment of Order and not the chaos that they continue to cause."

Blood continued to leak out of the imprisoned being as his barely freed facial muscles rose up in a smile, numerous thoughts coursing through his mind as the one that called him Master continued to ponder next to his cage!

"Our rule has tightened over the years in the Light Expanse, but this will be the first time that we include its inhabitants on something this grand as we continue to steer fate in the direction that we want. What do you think about this move, Master?"

Grandmaster Ramiel shook his head as no reply came from the being in front of it, his gaze turning towards the golden rods that locked him in place as he shook his head in wonder.

"The treasures of the Celestial Realm amaze me to this very day. I never would have once believed that a being like you could be locked down for this long, your strength continuously drained, your millions of Fate Lines shattered as your power continues to drain every second. Yet...your power still seems as boundless as ever, Master!"

His words were those of reverence and respect as he looked upon the being skewered in the cage, shaking his head wistfully as he turned around and began walking away. Grandmaster Ramiel had the habit of coming down here frequently every tens of years as he reminisced about the past and thought of the grand history of this being caged beneath this star. To him, this was just a repeat of what he usually did as he came down and began leaving soon after, his thoughts already going towards the many things he had to take care of as a few last words left his mouth.

"Why, Master? Why did you do that? Ay…"

His melancholic words faded as his figure went higher and higher, gradually disappearing as he left behind the skewered body that continued to leak blood. The imprisoned being in question looked at the leaving being as a disfigured smile appeared in its skewered face, a small whisper that no one would be able to hear leaving his lips.

"Steering fate huh? What would you children know about fate, or how fickle it can be!"

THRUM!

The numerous golden rods holding him in place trembled at the immense aura of this being, things gradually calming down as the imprisoned figure raised his head above the cage, his eyes piercing through the layers of earth as they came to rest upon a particular mountain on the 7th Celestial Star.

At the place his eyes were gazing at, the figures of Noah and Athena were respectfully listening to a particular Grandmaster. The imprisoned being looked at this scene as a wide smile covered his disfigured face, a look of anticipation covering his face.

"Soon!"

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