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Chapter 154: Beyond the Veil (1) · Nov 01, 2026

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151 Chapter 151: Total Chaos 2026-11-01
152 Chapter 152: The Hollow 2026-11-01
153 Chapter 153: Demon and King 2026-11-01
154 Chapter 154: Beyond the Veil (1) 2026-11-01
155 Chapter 155: Beyond the Veil (2) 2026-11-01
156 Chapter 156: More Trouble Ahead (1) 2026-11-01
157 Chapter 157: More Trouble Ahead (2) 2026-11-01
158 Chapter 158: Between Reality and Illusion (1) 2026-11-01
159 Chapter 159: Between Reality and Illusion (2) 2026-11-01
160 Chapter 160: The Demon Prince 2026-11-01
161 Chapter 161: The Island Trial (1) 2026-11-01
162 Chapter 162: The Island Trial (2) 2026-11-01
163 Chapter 163: Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
164 Chapter 164: Surrounded by Foes 2026-11-01
165 Chapter 165: Complete Chaos 2026-11-01
166 Chapter 166: The First Step into the Island Trial 2026-11-01
167 Chapter 167: Towards Another Hell 2026-11-01
168 Chapter 168: When the Nightmare Begins 2026-11-01
169 Chapter 169: Dominance of the First Years 2026-11-01
170 Chapter 170: Storms on the Horizon 2026-11-01
171 Chapter 171: Clash Beneath the Wing of Night 2026-11-01
172 Chapter 172: Clash of the Elite (1) 2026-11-01
173 Chapter 173: Clash of the Elite (2) 2026-11-01
174 Chapter 174: Clash of the Elite (3) 2026-11-01
175 Chapter 175: Nightmare of Mensis 2026-11-01
176 Chapter 176: The True Trial 2026-11-01
177 Chapter 177: The Awaited Showdown 2026-11-01
178 Chapter 178: Snow Lionheart vs Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
179 Chapter 179: Pride of a Warrior 2026-11-01
180 Chapter 180: Cold war 2026-11-01
181 Chapter 181: The True Predator 2026-11-01
182 Chapter 182: Dragon and Serpent 2026-11-01
183 Chapter 183: Approaching the End 2026-11-01
184 Chapter 184: The Princess’s Move 2026-11-01
185 Chapter 185: Twists of Fate 2026-11-01
186 Chapter 186: A Quiet Night 2026-11-01
187 Chapter 187: Cursed Power 2026-11-01
188 Chapter 188: The Final Days 2026-11-01
189 Chapter 189: The Moonlight Scheme 2026-11-01
190 Chapter 190: Unveiling the Conspiracy 2026-11-01
191 Chapter 191: One-Sided Battle 2026-11-01
192 Chapter 192: Until Death 2026-11-01
193 Chapter 193: The End of the Trial 2026-11-01
194 Chapter 194: Preliminaries Results 2026-11-01
195 Chapter 195: Quarterfinal Draw 2026-11-01
196 Chapter 196: The Chosen Hero 2026-11-01
197 Chapter 197: The Hardship of the Nightmare 2026-11-01
198 Chapter 198: The Beginning of the Victoriad 2026-11-01
199 Chapter 199: A Hero and an Assassin 2026-11-01
200 Chapter 200: Daemon Valerion vs Danzo Smasher 2026-11-01

Chapter 154: Beyond the Veil (1)

After the brief clash between the strongest forces of the Ultras Continent and the Empire, the monumental event finally came to an end as both Maekar and Astaroth exchanged a few words.

With that, war became inevitable. Both sides were now slowly mobilizing their forces—whether it was the Empire or the Ultras, they were both entangled in the intricate calculations of large-scale warfare.

But one thing was certain—whoever struck first would officially ignite the war.

The only question was... who would make the first move?

Time alone would provide the answer.

Both Maekar and Astaroth had already withdrawn their auras. The demon was about to leave... until he suddenly stopped, his gaze locking onto the lunatic soaring toward him.

Mergo and the other Ultras watched the scene unfold, their mouths agape.

”Well, would you look at that?”

Ludwig the Cursed was every bit as insane as the rumors suggested—unshackled by contracts, untethered to the demons.

He actually dared to point his weapon at Astaroth.

”Oh, how adorable.”

-Slash!-

Ludwig swung his scythe at Astarothʼs head, but the latter caught the terrifying weapon with a single hand.

Without hesitation, Ludwig poured all his strength into his assault, unleashing hundreds of devastating strikes that shook the very fabric of space itself.

Yet, Astaroth blocked them all with one hand.

”Pathetic mutt... I despise rabid dogs like you.”

Astaroth scoffed, raising his palm toward Ludwigʼs face.

”Perish.”

A jet-black beam shot forth, crushing Ludwig and driving him into the ground.

The latter barely managed to withstand the attack, his scythe acting as his only defense.

Astaroth observed him for a moment before the darkness in his arms began to surge violently.

”Blut Release.”

Suddenly, the darkness twisted into something entirely different as black lightning crackled through Astarothʼs arms.

”This is…”

The spectatorsʼ eyes widened at the sight.

Black lightning.

Without mercy, Astaroth unleashed a relentless barrage upon Ludwig, who barely had time to comprehend what was happening.

”You mustʼve gotten ahead of yourself just because youʼre a mere Hollow.”

The black lightning rained down mercilessly, again and again.

Ludwig didnʼt block a single strike.

The power gap between the upper ranks was truly insurmountable.

Death was imminent.

Sensing the approaching end...

Ludwig let out a sound for the first time.

A howl.

It was deep, guttural—like a wounded beast in agony.

His cry was so loud that everyone was momentarily taken aback.

”What is he doing?”

They all assumed it was the wailing of a dying tyrant.

But it wasnʼt.

”Hm?”

Astaroth furrowed his brows, sensing something resisting him.

”Whatʼs going on?”

It shouldʼve been impossible for Ludwig to resist someone at the peak of SS+ rank.

But within seconds, Astaroth realized something.

The one who had stopped him...

Wasnʼt Ludwig.

”What in the abyss is this?”

Above Ludwig...

A figure emerged.

A specter... A monster?

What exactly was it?

The sight left everyone horrified—it was more grotesque than even Astaroth himself.

A ghostly entity with a nightmarish, horse-like maw. Its grotesquely elongated arms stretched down to the ground as it enveloped Ludwig in an eerie embrace.

And then, the creature roared.

Its scream sent a shockwave barreling toward Astaroth.

The demon raised his arm to block the attack.

Behind him, dozens of mountains crumbled instantly, while the clouds in the distance dispersed.

Astaroth glanced over his shoulder in shock before looking down at his arm—it was partially numb.

Then, a slow, sinister grin spread across his face.

”Youʼve really done it now !!”

Among all those present, only Mergo and Gavid Lindman recognized that entity.

”This…”

Mergo nodded.

”The Cosmos… One of the Three Lords of the Nightmare.”

A monster that ruled the southern Nightmare Lands—a being of SS+ rank.

A terrifying existence. A filthy abomination that no one dared to approach.

And apparently… it was the entity Ludwig had made a contract with—the source of his strange aura.

Astaroth conjured a massive wave of black lightning, aiming to obliterate the abomination. But the Cosmos withdrew into itself, shielding both Ludwig and itself as its body flared with an intense glow.

At that moment, the Cosmos let out a thunderous roar as Astarothʼs strike crashed down upon it.

Yet, within mere moments, it vanished—Ludwig along with it—as if neither had ever existed, leaving everyone bewildered.

Among them, only Astaroth and Mergo managed to trace the auraʼs path as the Cosmos fled.

Astaroth scowled, tightening his grip.

”It seems the number of bothersome pests is growing lately…”

Perhaps this land held more than he had initially accounted for.

With a sinister smile, the demon folded into himself and disappeared.

”Maybe I didnʼt come here in vain after all…”

Perhaps this was his chance…

To seize even greater power. To ascend beyond his current rank.

”Oh, my lord Agaroth… Witness my fate and guide me on the path…”

”To bury all these wretched creatures.”

Astaroth vanished, and so did the rest of his followers.

At last, the curtain fell on this brutal battle.

…

The pieces clashed against one another.

There were too many of them.

Maekar, and his son Aegon, watching from afar with a faint smile.

The Church and the Lord of Light.

The Ultras and the demons.

The noble families, and Frey, lost within the templeʼs depths.

Too many pieces scattered across this vast chessboard.

Who would remain standing in the end?

They all lived by their overwhelming power and their own ambitions.

Yet, from the very beginning, they were nothing but pieces—moved by unseen hands across the board.

Reflected within his glassy blue eyes.

Deep within the Ultrasʼ domain…

Neither the Empireʼs elite nor the Ultras themselves…

Not even Astaroth…

None of them noticed him.

A strange figure, clad in black from head to toe.

The only thing visible was his glassy blue eyes and his complete absence of presence.

A mere specter, drifting from one place to another.

And now, he had arrived at the heart of Old Yharnam, a city completely wiped from existence.

The chronicler of history walked forward slowly, observing the aftermath of the terrifying battle.

He verified everything. Ensured every piece was in place.

The board was set.

Now, he had to continue his work.

He had to cast more…

More sparks to bring forth the final picture.

The man with the blue eyes stood still for a while, his gaze flickering with chaotic movement before suddenly coming to a halt.

A deep voice escaped his lips.

”So… youʼve come.”

Behind him, another figure was already standing—dressed in black as well.

The latter slowly lifted his head, revealing his face as he pulled back his hood.

An old man. Ancient, his face marred with deep scratches and horrifying scars across his eyes.

He was blind.

And if one looked closely, they would recognize him—he was none other than the old man who had visited Bloodmader not long ago.

The old man scowled deeply as he took slow steps toward the blue-eyed figure.

”You have no idea… how long Iʼve been searching for you.”

The atmosphere began to shift.

”For so many years… ever since you showed me that damned future… those deceitful visions…”

The old man seethed with rage.

”Here and now, you will reveal everything, you wretched fraud.”

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