Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 494

Chapter 494: Fate XIII
The Divine Overseer descended, its very presence rejecting Aiden’s existence. This wasn’t just an attack—it was absolute judgment.

Aiden’s body flickered like a candle in a storm, the laws of the Divine Realm actively trying to erase him.

[Warning: Divine Law of Absolute Erasure is consuming your existence.]

[Remaining Time Before Complete Erasure: 7 Seconds.]

His vision blurred. His soul trembled.

For the first time in his entire journey—Aiden felt like he might actually lose.

The Overseer’s voice echoed like a celestial decree.

“Your very being is a mistake.”

“Your story ends here.”

Its golden spear of finality burned brighter than the sun—aimed directly at Aiden’s heart.

He had 6 seconds left.

No.

He had 5 seconds left.

I didn’t come this far just to disappear.

He had 4 seconds left.

I don’t care what law they throw at me.

He had 3 seconds left.

I make my own rules.

—𝘊𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘒—

Aiden’s golden eyes burned.

He wasn’t done.

“I refuse.”

And then—

He rewrote the law itself.

—𝘞𝘏𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘔—!

His Codex of True Sovereignty ignited, its golden pages flipping on their own.

[Reality Unchained—Overriding Absolute Erasure.]

[New Law Imposed: Aiden Cannot Be Removed From Existence.]

—𝘊𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘒—!

The Divine Law shattered.

Aiden’s form stabilized instantly, his body returning to full clarity.

The Overseer’s golden spear halted midair.

Its six blazing eyes widened.

“Impossible—”

Aiden grinned.

“I told you already.”

“You don’t decide whether I exist or not.”

And then—he moved.

—𝘍𝘞𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘚𝘏—

In the blink of an eye, he appeared above the Overseer, his twilight blade burning with raw defiance.

The Overseer tried to react—but it was too late.

“This is my world now.”

Aiden swung downward.

—𝘚𝘏𝘈𝘈𝘈𝘈𝘈𝘒—!

His blade of defiance didn’t just cut the Overseer.

It erased it.

The celestial form of the Overseer cracked, then shattered, divine fragments scattering into the sky.

Its voice faded into the wind.

“You… truly are beyond fate…”

And just like that—

The Divine Overseer was gone.

The skies cleared. The Divine Realm stabilized.

And Aiden stood there, victorious.

[Trial Completed: Divine Realm Acknowledges Your Existence.]

[New Title Obtained: Unshackled One.]

Aiden exhaled, rolling his shoulders.

“Well, that was fun.”

But this was only the beginning.

Now, the true Divine Realm awaited him.

And the gods above were already watching.

The Divine Overseer was gone.

The sky above, once turbulent and chaotic, calmed, its golden radiance returning to a steady glow. The shattered fragments of divine law that once enforced Aiden’s erasure dissipated into nothingness.

And yet—the Divine Realm did not reject him.

[Trial Completed: Divine Realm Acknowledges Your Existence.]

[New Title Obtained: Unshackled One.]

[You are no longer bound by the restrictions of this realm.]

Aiden exhaled, rolling his shoulders as his body fully reformed. The sensation of nearly being erased was still fresh in his mind.

They really tried to delete me from existence.

He smirked.

Nice try.

His golden eyes flickered toward the horizon, where the Divine Realm stretched endlessly before him. Floating islands covered in celestial cities, towering mountains piercing the heavens, and vast oceans of pure energy surrounded him.

A world where only the strongest ruled.

A realm beyond mortality.

And he had just stepped into it.

Before he could take another step—

—𝘍𝘞𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘚𝘏—

The air shifted.

Something—or someone—was approaching at blinding speed.

Aiden’s instincts flared, his grip tightening on his blade as he prepared for another battle.

Then—

A figure descended.

A tall man, clad in crimson and gold divine robes, landed a few meters away, his long silver hair flowing in the wind. His aura was vast, filled with a presence that felt both ancient and absolute.

This was no ordinary god.

His golden eyes studied Aiden with interest.

“You truly did it. You defeated an Overseer.”

His voice carried power, yet no hostility.

Aiden didn’t relax just yet. “And who the hell are you?”

The man smirked.

“I am Alzrius, one of the Twelve Divine Lords of this realm.”

“And you, outsider… have just caught the attention of the gods.”

Aiden’s grin widened. “Good. I was getting bored.”

Alzrius chuckled. “Then allow me to welcome you to the Divine Realm properly.”

He gestured toward the horizon.

“If you wish to survive here, you must do more than fight Overseers.”

“You must climb the Divine Ladder.”

Aiden raised an eyebrow. “Divine Ladder?”

Alzrius nodded.

“This realm is ruled by the Twelve Divine Lords. If you wish to become a god among gods, you must prove yourself.”

He smirked.

“You must ascend the Twelve Divine Thrones.”

Aiden chuckled.

“So let me get this straight—

I have to beat the strongest gods in existence if I want to rule this realm?”

Alzrius met his gaze.

“Precisely.”

Aiden cracked his knuckles. “Sounds like my kind of challenge.”

And just like that—

The next stage of his journey had begun.

Aiden stood at the edge of the Divine Realm, his golden eyes scanning the infinite celestial expanse before him. Twelve Thrones. Twelve Divine Lords.

Each one ruling over a domain of power beyond anything the mortal world could comprehend.

And he had to defeat them all.

Alzrius, the silver-haired Divine Lord standing before him, smirked.

“You seem confident.”

Aiden cracked his knuckles. “I just fought an Overseer trying to erase me from existence. What’s a few gods?”

Alzrius chuckled. “You’ll find that the Divine Lords are nothing like an Overseer.”

His expression grew serious.

“Each of us commands a concept of reality itself. Time, War, Chaos, Judgment, Life, and Death—these are not mere powers, but laws that govern existence.”

“Defeating an Overseer was impressive, but to reach the Twelve Thrones, you must first qualify to challenge us.”

Aiden raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And how do I do that?”

Alzrius gestured toward the sky.

Above them, twelve colossal floating temples emerged from the clouds, each glowing with its own unique radiance.

“The Twelve Thrones are not freely challenged. Before you can face a Divine Lord, you must first ascend the Divine Ladder.”

Aiden frowned. “And let me guess. That’s a whole other challenge in itself?”

Alzrius nodded.

“Indeed. Only those who reach the peak of the Divine Ladder earn the right to stand before the Lords.”

He smirked. “And to climb it, you must fight through the Divine Arenas.”

—𝘞𝘏𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘖𝘔—

The sky trembled.

A massive golden coliseum formed in the distance, hovering high above the Divine Realm.

Aiden’s smirk widened. “Let me guess. That’s the first step?”

Alzrius nodded. “The Arena of Ascension. Your first trial as a challenger.”

“Hundreds of divine beings, demigods, and ascended warriors battle there daily for a chance to reach the Ladder.”

“Only the strongest advance. The weak are cast aside.”

Aiden exhaled, rolling his shoulders. “Alright. So I fight my way through this arena, reach the Divine Ladder, and then start taking down the Twelve Lords?”

Alzrius nodded. “That is the path to divinity.”

Aiden grinned.

“Then let’s get started.”

Without another word, he stepped forward—

And his conquest of the Divine Realm began.