A handsome young man floated in the air inside a barren white room, gazing intently at the blue screen before him. He had short black hair and deep purple eyes. This was Noah Saint, a young man from Earth who had succumbed to cancer. When he opened his eyes, he discovered himself suspended in this white expanse, reading the words displayed on the blue screen.
[ Welcome, Host to the Divine Tower system
This system is a special system that is used to help the host design a powerful tower that is known throughout the multiverse. Please read the instruction guide in the host's inventory.]
Noah was honestly overwhelmed by his situation. He, a few minutes ago, was lying in his hospital bed holding his parents' hands as they were comforting him about his impending death. Then, when he opened his eyes, he was floating in an empty white space with a system telling him he was the owner of the Divine Tower system. He spent a while calming himself down and reading the guide. Once he finished reading the guide, he smiled since this was something he had dreamed of. He took out the system panel and began to imagine what the first floor should be.
The system allowed him to create floors for his towers by using tower points. He received tower points from multiple things, like how many people died, the impact of the tower, the reputation it gained, and the strength of the enemies that died in his tower, as well as a few other things. It was noted that when someone dies in the tower, they are sent back to their original world and cannot return for a full week. Additionally, all the items they collected during that run are lost. However, if a person leaves the tower voluntarily and then reenters, they are allowed to keep the items they had before leaving. Only the items acquired after reentering are at risk of being lost if they die again.
Noah honestly liked this feature since he could farm the people invading, and he wouldn't cause needless death for his benefit. Noah could not only use the tower points to improve the tower but also to strengthen himself and make a new body. He realized he was in a spectral form and had no actual body. As he thought about what he could do for the first floor, since it was free. He needs it to be good, something powerful, but not too powerful, and it should leave a huge impact on the tower visitors.
Thats when he remembered a game he loved to play and one of his favorite bosses. The game was Elden Ring, and the boss he thought of was General Radahn. He decided to make his first floor based on the Radahn festival. Later on in the tower, he would create a floor for the Promised Consort Radahan. He started making the environment like Caelid, and he also added NPCs that would explain the lore of Caelid. He made the enemies stronger the closer they got to fighting Radahn. He added treasures in the places of interest around Caelid. These things were things like magical herbs, spells, weapons, smithing materials, and pieces of armor. Once he finished with all that, he added Jerren to the spot he is and made it require at least 100 people to start the Radahn festival. Lastly, he added Starscourge Radahn and made it so that the top 3 contributors the most would get rewards.
Noah looked at the first floor and honestly thought he may have gone a little overboard, but was excited to see what kind of people would enter his tower. He looked at the button on his system screen, which said finish and open The Divine Tower. He pressed the button and waited excitedly. As Noah waited for people to enter his tower, many worlds were experiencing a shocking event.
In many different worlds across the multiverse, A majestic marble tower suddenly appeared in the center of cities, on remote islands, on top of mountains, and in other locations. Once the Tower appeared, a Golden light shot up into the sky. The golden light carried a lot of magical energy, which spread across the area where it appeared, causing the people near it to absorb a little magical energy. Suddenly, a voice could be heard across the entire world and the dimensions connected to the world.
"Greetings, beings of every world! Heroes, outcasts, kings, and dreamers alike. The Divine Tower has opened its gates and welcomes those who dare to seek glory, riches, power, or the fulfillment of their deepest, most forbidden desires. Step forth and enter. But beware… for within lies not just your greatest dream, but many harrowing trials." The voice echoed like a god's proclamation, shaking the skies and stirring the souls of many who heard it. While others began to worry and grow wary of the voice they had just heard.
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MCU
Nick Fury stood with his arms crossed, staring at the holographic map of New York City displayed in front of him. His one good eye fixated on the flashing red dot, the newly appeared tower in the heart of Brooklyn. Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton stood beside him, waiting for orders.
"Romanoff, Barton, tell me how the hell did a 20-story-tall tower appear in Brooklyn." Fury's voice seemed calm as he asked his question. But Natasha and Clint both noticed the hint of confusion and worry in his voice. They both remained silent, unsure how to answer his question.
" Well, if I had to guess, it had something to do with that loud voice that basically invited everyone across the world to enter the tower." Clint paused, noticing Furry's look that basically said No shit Sherlock.
" Do you think he's some sort of god or the leader of a highly advanced alien race?" Clint replied after a few seconds of awkward silence.
Furry sighed then replied, " I think it's more plausible he's some kind of cosmic being with the powers of a god. And not like the guy in New Mexico who claimed to be Thor a while ago."
"Do you think he's hostile? And what do you think his purpose of creating the tower was?" Natasha asked, her arms were folded casually, but her face showed how seriously she was taking this.
"I don't think anything yet. That's why I want to send you two, as well as get Cap to join. He needs something to take his mind off waking up 66 years in the future. Might as well try to get Tony and Banner to join. Your job is to get in, assess the situation, and report back. If there's trouble, try to handle it."
"Sir, how are we going to recruit Tony, much less Banner? I mean, do we even know where Banner is?" Clint asked as he adjusted his quiver.
"Last time I checked, he was in India. Romanoff, I'll leave Banner to you while I talk with Steve. Clint work with Coulson and prepare for when you enter the tower. For now, we're having the military block people from entering, but that won't last long." With a nod, Fury dismissed them, turning back to the hologram and looking at the tower radiating golden energy in the heart of the city.
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Tony Stark stood at a podium, flashing a charming grin to the crowd of reporters in the conference hall. He'd just wrapped up his presentation on Stark Industries' latest clean energy initiative when he felt the entire city tremble, and a golden light shot up into the sky. His smartwatch vibrated, and glancing down, he saw JARVIS's notification.
"Alright, JARVIS, what's going on, please tell me this isn't some flashy new energy source trying to one-up me," Tony asked jokingly since he was sure that no one could create a new energy source and outdo him.
"Sir, a structure has appeared in central Brooklyn. No prior readings indicate construction activity, and satellite data confirms its sudden emergence. The instant the tower appeared, all the people in the nearby area were teleported a safe distance away while it replaced all the buildings there." Tony's brow furrowed, his usual cocky demeanor fading slightly.
"A tower? Just popped up out of nowhere? What can you…" Before he could finish his question, he heard the announcement that the tower made.
"Well. thats something," Tony's was at a loss for words, for a moment he thought a lot about the effect of the tower before he sighed and looked at the sky.
" Clear my schedule. Let's go see what the mystery tower's all about." He straightened his suit, heading toward the exit.
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Bleach World
In the grand hall of the First Division, the captains and vice-captains of the Gotei 13 stood in a semicircle, facing the imposing figure of Head Captain Yamamoto. The air was thick with tension, still lingering from Aizen's betrayal, but duty called them to focus on a new issue. Head Captain Yamamoto stood at the center, his eyes fixed on the report in his hand.
"I'm sure you all heard that voice earlier. A tower... has appeared in Karakura Town." His voice, low and commanding, echoed through the hall as the captains shifted uneasily.
"Karakura Town isn't exactly quiet these days," Shunsui said, lazily tilting his hat forward.
"If this tower is tied to Aizen, it could be dangerous." Captain Hitsugaya, standing with his arms folded, spoke his concerns.
" I doubt it, Captain Hitsugaya, even with the hogyoku, Aizen shouldn't be able to pull this off without us noticing something. " Jūshirō Ukitake spoke, looking highly concerned.
"Why are you guys so worried for? Just send me there and I'll handle it." Kenpachi Zaraki grinned widely, his lieutenant Yachiru perched on his shoulder, looking completely unfazed.
"Thats not a bad idea, but sending you alone wouldn't be enough. Zaraki, Hitsugaya, you are to investigate this anomaly. Take your lieutenants and assess the situation. If it poses a threat, eliminate it immediately. If those two don't return within 3 days, Shunsui and Captain Unohana, you are to head there." Yamamoto's eyes narrowed as he considered the options. After a moment of silence, he made his decision to send Toshiro and Kenpachi there and to have Shunsui and Unohana as backup.
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"A tower, you say? In Karakura Town?" Aizen, sitting on his throne in Hueco Mundo, spoke. His voice, smooth and calculating, barely hid his interest. He placed a finger to his lips, pondering the implications. The appearance of such a structure in a place like Karakura Town was not something to be ignored.
"Seems like things are getting more interesting, don't they?" Gin, with a sly smile, spoke as he waited to see what Aizen would say next. Aizen's eyes narrowed slightly, his mind already working through possibilities.
"Perhaps. This does warrant investigation. Send Grimmjow and Szayelaporro." Aizen leaned back on his throne, his gaze turning cold and calculating, but he also had a smile on his face.
"If I didn't know you better, I would think you were excited about this tower." Gin chuckled softly, his grin never wavering, and his thoughts unclear.
"This tower appearing does hinder my plans, but I'm interested in what it could offer me. I'm wondering if it can fulfil my deepest desires as the voice said." Gin looked at Aizen and, without saying anything, left to carry out the orders.
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DxD
In the heart of the underworld, the four Satans gathered around a round table in a grand hall, examining the report in their hands. Sirzechs Lucifer sat at the head, his crimson hair shimmering in the low light, his expression serious. Ajuka Beelzebub sat to his left, eyes sharp as he processed the latest reports. Across from them, Serafall Leviathan twirled her staff, her usual cheerful demeanor dampened by the current situation. Falbium Asmodeus slumped back in his seat, reading an urgent report he had just received.
"It seems the Tower appeared near Rias and Sona in Kuoh," Sirzechs said as he glanced over the report in his hand.
"A structure of that size materializing without any prior spiritual disturbance is… troubling. Even our advanced monitoring systems picked up nothing before it appeared." Ajuka adjusted his glasses, his frown tugging at his lips as he read the report.
" If that tower is connected to something dangerous, it could put Rias, Sona, and the entire town in jeopardy." Serafall sat up, her usually sparkling eyes filled with worry for her sister and her friends.
"Rias and Sona's safety is our priority. But we should talk with the Shinto faction about entering Japan and exploring the tower. We don't want to upset them." Everyone in the meeting room nodded their heads, agreeing with Sirzech's words.
"I'll make sure to speed up negotiations with Michael and Azazel. We can't afford to wait on this any longer." Sarafall stood up and went to begin talks with Michael and Azazel while Sirzechs and Grayfia both volunteered to take their peerage and investigate the tower.
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In the divine realm of Takamagahara, Amaterasu sat on her throne, radiant and regal, though her usual serene demeanor was marred by frustration. Susanoo, her brother, leaned casually against one of the temple pillars, watching his sister with a bemused expression as she vented her irritation.
"This tower in Kouh has thrown everything into chaos! It appears out of nowhere, and now every member from every pantheon is suddenly interested in Japan. Not to mention those damn rats who are entering Japan like the freaking own the dam place!" As Amaterasu complained, the heat inside her throne room began to heat up. Susanoo smirked, his arms crossed lazily, and spoke.
"Well, can you blame them? A magical tower sprouting in the middle of our territory isn't exactly common. And it's not like the other gods have been known to pass up on the chance to stick their noses where they don't belong."
"It's more than that, Susanoo. The Biblical faction, the Greek gods, the Norse, and even the Hindu pantheon, they're all requesting permission to send forces into our land to investigate the tower. They seem to forget this is Japan. Our domain." Amaterasu's frustration grew the more she thought about the endless requests and some curious people trying to sneak into Japan. Not to mention the ordinary people in the world who heard the announcement. At this moment, Amaterasu was thinking about burning the person who made the tower.
"Can't say I'm surprised. Give them a mystery, and they'll come running. The fact that it's in Japan just makes it more… enticing for them, doesn't it?" Susanoo's casual attitude made Amaterasu upset since she was the one who dealt with the other factions while her brother was out causing trouble.
"We need to buy time. I'll delay most of their requests and allow a few people to enter. That should keep things from becoming even more chaotic." After calming down, she sent a few of her subordinates to investigate.
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As time passed across the many different worlds, people gathered at the doors of the tower in their respective worlds. As they all entered, they saw a blue portal at the entrance, and upon entering, their environment changed. As they stepped through the blue portal, the world around them vanished in an instant. Darkness swallowed everything. Then, slowly, stars began to appear, endless and distant, scattered across a vast, silent sky. The challengers found themselves floating in space, weightless, breathless, suspended in a moment between worlds.
Without warning, a force pulled them downward. Their bodies lit up with energy as they were dragged through the stars, falling faster with each passing second. Flames sparked around them as they entered a new atmosphere, their descent turning into a blazing freefall. They crashed one by one into the unknown, hitting the ground like falling stars. Dust and wind exploded around them after they landed, and they noticed the surroundings. Before they could get a better understanding of their surroundings, a giant blue screen appeared in the sky.
" Champions, welcome! The stars have aligned! The festival is nigh! General Radahn, mightiest demigod of the Shattering, awaits you! A celebration of war! The Radahn Festival!" As Jerren's voice played in the background along with music, the people from the different worlds were shown a map of Caelid on the screen. At the end of the broadcast, the image shifted, revealing General Radahn himself.
A blue screen appeared in front of the participants explaining the rules of the tower as well as other things they needed to know. " Explore Cailed and locate the Redmane Castle, and once 100 people arrive, the battle shall begin." Once the blue screen disappeared, the barrier that stopped people from leaving the area they landed in dispersed, and all restrictions on the people on the tower were released. People all left where they were and began their journey in the tower.
A.N. After reading the comments, I'm keeping DC in. Thanks for all the support.