Lysera, freed earlier, revealed an artifact of unimaginable power: the Heart of Eternity, capable of channeling multiversal energy. Zarion trained with her, learning to synchronize his consciousness with the artifact.
During training, a rival named Vorenth attacked, seeking to seize the Heart. The fight spanned multiple star systems, each strike echoing like a supernova. Zarion experienced doubt as Vorenth mirrored his tactics, predicting his moves.
Through sheer focus, emotional connection with Lysera, and strategic adaptation, Zarion triumphed. He realized true power comes not only from energy but from relationships, trust, and understanding. He began to see that his journey was shaping him as much as he shaped the cosmos
A galaxy fractured by past cosmic wars challenged Zarion's empathy. Civilizations on the brink of extinction begged for intervention. Zarion's power could stabilize entire star systems instantly, but Kaelara reminded him that intervention must honor balance.
He carefully reshaped energy flows, redirecting collapsing stars, restoring planetary orbits, and rekindling dying suns. Midway, rogue entities tried to exploit the chaos. Zarion battled with precision, protecting civilizations while neutralizing threats.
By the end, the galaxy thrived, and Zarion felt something rare: fulfillment. Power was impressive, but the ability to protect and nurture life gave it purpose Zarion encountered beings called Riftwalkers, entities who could traverse universes effortlessly. They challenged him, testing both his combat skills and his strategic mind. Each Riftwalker attacked from different realities, forcing Zarion to manipulate multiple timelines simultaneously.
The battle was exhausting, pushing his energy and mental focus to extremes. Kaelara acted as a stabilizing force, guiding his awareness while leaving him to adapt.
Eventually, Zarion synchronized with the Riftwalkers' movement, absorbing their techniques without consuming their essence. He gained insight into the nature of inter-universal travel and learned how to bend reality threads to his will.