Chapter 68 – Shadow of the Fallen
Across a volatile dimension, a primordial warrior of unimaginable power appeared—SSS-Rank, Omega-level, reality-warping, and a threat Hayden had never faced directly. Their aura tore at the air, causing entire continents to tremble.
Selene hovered near him, her light stabilizing the realms around the battlefield. "They… they could rival you," she murmured.
Hayden's shadows rippled, eyes narrowing. "Then they will join us."
> [System Notification: Omega+++ Threat Detected | Assimilation Potential: Maximum | Recommended Action: Absolute]
The warrior struck, warping reality itself. Hayden moved as everywhere at once, clones and dragons striking in perfect coordination, Time Manipulation Omega+++ freezing attacks before they landed. Shadows wrapped around the enemy, tendrils cutting, merging, and probing for weakness.
> [System Update: Shadow Merge Omega+++ | Shadow Clone Omega+++ | Dragon Command Omega+++ | Assimilation Protocol Active]
The enemy roared, countering with energy blasts that shook galaxies. Hayden smiled faintly. "Your strength… will be mine."
With a final motion, he enveloped the warrior in living shadows. Screams echoed through the multiverse as their essence was folded, reformed, and bound to Hayden's will.
> [System Notification: Enemy Assimilated | Shadow Legion +1 | Loyalty: Absolute]
[New Abilities Gained: Reality-Warp Omega+++, Elemental Control Omega+++, Combat Intuition Omega+++]
The newly assimilated warrior rose from the shadows, now fully loyal, their powers integrated into Hayden's own system. Their voice resonated with perfect obedience:
"I… serve. Forever your shadow, my Monarch."
Selene rested her hand on Hayden's arm. "Every ability… every warrior… now part of you."
Hayden's shadow rippled across infinity. "Every threat becomes protection. Every foe becomes strength. This is the Supreme Shadow Monarch."
> [System Update: Shadow Legion Omega+++ Strength Beyond Comprehension | Assimilation Protocol Infinite | Abilities Maxed Peak]
The multiverse quaked under his presence. Every realm, every dragon, every shadow clone responded instantly to Hayden's will.
He looked across infinity, calm, unstoppable. "Next."
> [System Notification: Multiversal Expansion Continuous | Shadow Legion Omnipotent | Assimilation Protocol Adaptive | Monarch Omega+++ Status Absolute]
The Supreme Shadow Monarch had grown even stronger. Every defeated foe now served as a shadow, carrying their power, abilities, and will, fully integrated into his unstoppable empire.