As the world beneath Zairon's heel grew stronger and more unified, a sudden ripple spread through the Sovereign's Hall.
A flash of blinding golden light enveloped Zairon's body, forcing everyone around him to retreat in shock.
Even the most powerful generals and mages dropped to their knees, unable to bear the pressure.
Inside Zairon's mind, the voice of the System — colder, grander than ever — echoed:
> [System Upgrade: Initiated.]
[Transitioning from EXP-based system to Monarch System...]
Zairon stood still, his breathing deep, calm, but his mind churned violently.
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Changes Announced:
[EXP System: Obsolete.]
Killing creatures or enemies would no longer yield direct power.
Growth must now come from cultivation, dominion, and personal breakthroughs.
Massacres without meaning would no longer aid him.
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[Monarch System: Activated.]
As a Monarch, Zairon would have absolute spiritual control over all territory he ruled.
His will could nurture or suppress all life within his domain.
Anyone within his territory would find it impossible to grow stronger without his blessing.
New Functions Unlocked:
Territorial Assimilation: Absorb newly conquered land directly into his influence.
Sovereign's Blessing: Bestow accelerated growth to worthy followers.
Judgement Strike: Instantly punish or erase rebels within his domain, no matter where they hide.
World Will Manipulation: As his dominion grew, reality itself would shift to support him.
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Zairon grinned, an electric thrill running through his body.
> "A Monarch... Hah.
Not just a king... a god among ants."
The world would no longer be one of random chaos.
It would be a world molded by his Will alone.
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Final Notification:
A single line burned itself into his vision, impossible to ignore:
> [Warning: Upon entering Raur, all current cultivation will be stripped.]
[You will start anew, free from the Madness Curse, free from flawed foundations.]
[A new path... beyond mortal limits... will arise.]
Zairon's smile didn't falter.
If anything, it widened into a manic grin, eyes glinting with bottomless hunger.
> "Stripped down? Hah... good!
What's broken must be shattered to create something greater."
He clenched his fists, feeling the dormant Madness within him shudder — as if it, too, sensed its end drawing near.
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Closing Scene:
Above the newly built Sovereign's Hall, the sky shimmered.
A single black star appeared — only visible to Zairon.
It pulsed in time with his heart, a beacon calling him toward his true destiny.
The world below would soon reach its peak under his rule.
And after that...
Raur awaited.