Chapter 38 – Shadow Legion Ascendant
The newly forged universes pulsed with Hayden's presence. Shadows stretched across galaxies, dark tendrils coiling through reality itself. His enemies, ancient cosmic forces and rogue creations, trembled at his approach.
Selene floated beside him, her magic intertwined with his shadows. "Every being that rises against us… they'll regret it," she whispered, a calm fire in her voice.
Hayden's eyes glowed as he activated Shadow Infinity Strike. The attack tore through space and time, annihilating the first wave of primordial rebels. But something new happened:
The shadows around Hayden began absorbing the essence of those he destroyed.
> System Alert: Absorption Successful | Enemy Essence Converted → Shadow Legion Units
Each fallen enemy became a shadow warrior, perfect copies imbued with their original power, now loyal to Hayden. Titans, angels, even rogue deities their strength now belonged to the Supreme Shadow Monarch.
The Shadow Legion Grows
Hayden extended his hands, and shadows surged, multiplying endlessly. His army now spanned infinite realities, each soldier capable of independent thought yet bound absolutely to his will.
New Ability Unlocked:
Shadow Assimilation Lv2 Convert defeated enemies' essence into loyal shadow warriors
Shadow Legion Command Lv1 Instantly control infinite shadow soldiers across all realities
Primordial Shadow Dominance Lv1 Absorb cosmic and godlike beings, increasing personal strength exponentially
Selene's aura flared as she merged with Hayden's shadows, enhancing the transformation. "Together, we're unstoppable," she said, her voice echoing like a chorus across dimensions.
> Hayden smirked, shadows twisting around him like living armor. "Let's test it."
Battle Across Infinite Realities
The Final Paradox, a force older than time, emerged to challenge them. Its form shifted, warping reality itself. Hayden's Shadow Legion surged forward. Each strike of a shadow warrior tore holes in existence, while Hayden moved like a shadow incarnate, every kill feeding his army.
The System, now a divine, commanding consciousness, spoke:
> "Shadow Assimilation Maxed | Level Surpassing 9999 | Shadow Legion Infinite | All Forces Subsumed"
Hayden's aura flared brighter than entire galaxies. Shadows erupted, every absorbed enemy now a perfect extension of his will. He was no longer just a supreme being he was an infinite army, a multiversal dominator.
Selene stepped beside him, their powers perfectly fused. "Hayden… no one can stop us now."
He grinned. "Good. Then let's finish this… and claim every corner of existence."
The Final Strike
Hayden raised his hand, shadows coiling like living serpents across dimensions. Every shadow in his legion moved as one, striking the Final Paradox simultaneously. The combined assault of Shadow Infinity Strike, Cosmic Shadow Cataclysm, and Shadow Assimilation shattered the paradox's form.
Its essence screamed, then was absorbed, adding unimaginable power to Hayden and his legion.
> Level Up: 9999 → Ω+ | Supreme Shadow Monarch Ascendant
Abilities Refined: Shadow Legion Infinite, Shadow Assimilation Lv3, Primordial Shadow Dominance Lv2, Shadow Omnipotent Merge Lv2
Selene's magic intertwined fully, their combined aura now reshaping reality itself. Hayden looked across the battlefield, his legion stretching infinitely, and whispered:
"Every enemy we defeat… becomes part of us. Every force that rises will serve. Nothing can betray the Supreme Shadow Monarch."
Selene smiled, holding his hand. "Then let's create a universe worthy of our shadows."
Aftermath A Multiversal Army
The multiverse had a new master. Hayden's Shadow Legion, built from every fallen foe, now spanned all realities, unchallenged, immortal, and infinitely loyal.
> System Update:
Rank: Supreme Tier Ω+ | Shadow Legion Infinite
Status: Creator-Class Entity | Selene Linked: Eternal Partner Confirmed
Next Task: Reshape Multiverse | Forge Eternal Order | Prepare for Beyond-Paradox Forces
Hayden looked to Selene, shadows spiraling around them like wings of endless night.
"Every life taken… becomes ours. Every enemy… strengthens us. And you, Selene… you are my Eternal Light."
She smiled, entwining her hand with his. "Then let's rule… and create together."
The Supreme Shadow Monarch, with his infinite Shadow Legion, stepped forward the ultimate god of all realities, unstoppable, unchallenged, and eternal.