The Throne Beyond Infinity 1: The Trial Awakening

Chapter 12: The Five Divine Forms

The Divine Realm was silent.

The five heirs stood shoulder to shoulder before the Primordial Gods.

Kael's emerald armor shimmered beneath the light of countless stars.

Ryker's crimson flames danced around his fists.

Zane's obsidian aura flowed like smoke.

Elias' sapphire cloak moved gently with the wind.

Darius' golden armor reflected the heavens themselves.

For the first time since receiving the Primordial Gems...

They truly looked like the heirs of the gods.

Aetherion stepped forward, his emerald eyes filled with pride.

"You have all completed the First Divine Trial."

"The power you now possess is known as the First Divine Form."

"It is the beginning of your journey... not its end."

Ryker folded his arms with a grin.

"So we're finally strong enough to beat the Eclipse Covenant?"

Ignivar laughed, the sound echoing through the Divine Realm.

"If only it were that simple."

"The commander you fought... Ravok..."

"...was only testing you."

The five friends exchanged worried glances.

Elias adjusted his glasses.

"So... there are enemies stronger than him?"

Chronis raised his hand.

A ripple spread across the sky.

Suddenly, countless stars disappeared.

In their place appeared a vision.

A vast fortress floating in the darkness between universes.

Thousands of warriors dressed in black armor knelt before a giant throne.

On the throne sat a mysterious figure hidden beneath a dark cloak.

"The Eclipse Covenant," Chronis said.

"They have existed since the end of the Primordial War."

"They have spent millions of years searching for one thing..."

The vision changed.

A black-and-violet crystal appeared, wrapped in glowing chains.

"The Void Eclipse Gem."

Kael stared at the crystal.

"The same one that sealed the Void King..."

Aetherion nodded.

"Yes."

"If all of its fragments are reunited..."

"The Void King's prison will collapse."

The Divine Realm suddenly trembled.

A loud c***k echoed across the heavens.

The five heirs looked up.

A thin purple c***k stretched across the sky before disappearing.

Noxar's expression darkened.

"The seal grows weaker."

Titanis stepped toward the heroes.

"There is no more time."

He raised his hand.

A glowing map of Earth appeared before them.

Five locations shone brightly.

"These are the resting places of the five fragments."

"The Eclipse Covenant has already begun moving."

Kael looked at the map.

"If they reach the fragments first..."

"They'll bring back the Void King."

"Exactly," Aetherion replied.

He walked toward Kael and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"You are no longer children chosen by fate."

"You are now Guardians of Creation."

A beam of emerald light surrounded the five heirs.

Their Divine Forms slowly faded, returning them to their normal clothes.

"You cannot remain in your Divine Forms forever," Chronis explained.

"They consume divine energy."

"Use them only when necessary."

Ryker sighed.

"I was just getting used to looking awesome."

Darius laughed.

"I have to admit... the armor was pretty cool."

Even Zane smiled.

For a brief moment...

Everything felt peaceful.

Then-

A violent pulse of dark energy exploded across the Divine Realm.

Every Primordial God immediately turned toward the stars.

Far away...

Beyond the edge of creation...

The Void Eclipse Gem glowed once.

A deep voice echoed through the darkness.

"I can hear your footsteps..."

"Come closer..."

"Set me free..."

The Primordial Gods fell silent.

Aetherion looked back at the five heirs.

"Your next mission begins on Earth."

"Find the First Fragment..."

"And whatever happens..."

"Do not let it fall into the hands of the Eclipse Covenant."

A portal of emerald light opened before the heroes.

Kael looked at his friends.

"Ready?"

Ryker smiled.

"I've been ready."

One by one, the five heirs stepped through the portal.

None of them knew...

That someone was already waiting for them.

To Be Continued...