Beyond reality.
The dimensional rift.
Here, there is no concept of time, nor is there any direction in space. There is only endless, flowing, liquid light-like energy turbulence.
Hum—
A figure abruptly appeared in this void where life was never meant to exist.
Frieza stood with his hands in his pockets, his scarlet eyes narrowing slightly as he surveyed his surroundings. His expensive white suit stood out exceptionally well against this surreal background.
"Oh my..."
Frieza lifted his foot, looking with disgust at the thick, swamp-like energy mist beneath him.
"Is this what they call 'beyond reality'?"
"Why does it look like a rough-cast house that hasn't been renovated yet?"
"Messy energy pipes everywhere, and not even a place to set foot."
Frieza shook his head, his face full of disappointment.
"I thought the place where the heart of the universe was hidden would be some magnificent palace."
"Turns out it's just an unfinished building project?"
He extended a finger and gently flicked a wisp of colorful energy floating before him.
Sizzle!
That seemingly harmless wisp of energy instantly erupted with a terrifying power sufficient to annihilate a star.
But when it touched the faint layer of black-gold aura at Frieza's fingertip, it was like hitting an indestructible wall, instantly dissipating into nothingness.
"The energy density is quite good, though."
Frieza licked his lips, a flash of greed passing through his eyes. "It's several dimensions higher than the Infinity Stones. It seems this long trip wasn't in vain."
Just then—
Rumble!
From the chaotic mist ahead, bursts of grand roaring sounds suddenly echoed.
Following that, a magnificent temple, suspended in the void and composed of countless massive geometric shapes, slowly emerged.
The entire temple emitted a faint blue glow. Upon every brick and stone were engraved cosmic truths that transcended the limits of mortal understanding.
The base of The Celestial Order!
In other words, the detention center for the heart of the universe!
"Oh?"
Frieza raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curling at the corner of his lips.
"Finally, I see a building that looks somewhat decent. Although this minimalist, cold style doesn't quite suit my aesthetic, since it's the sales office, I might as well go in and take a look."
Frieza set off, but he didn't use teleportation. Instead, like a leader coming to inspect work, he drifted slowly toward the temple.
However, just as he was a thousand kilometers away from the temple—
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz...
The space around the temple suddenly vibrated violently.
Dozens of figures wearing robes and masks, exuding an ancient aura, appeared out of thin air before him.
The monks of The Celestial Order!
Every one of these fellows possessed terrifying strength that transcended the All-father level and even touched the Universal level.
They were the Guardians of the heart of the universe and the cleaners of this restricted zone.
"Stop!"
The monk in the lead emitted a grand mental wave that exploded directly in Frieza's mind.
"Mortal!"
"This is a forbidden land!"
"It is the end of truth and a restricted zone for life!"
"Withdraw immediately! Or else..."
"Or else?"
Frieza stopped in his tracks.
He tilted his head slightly, looking at the group of robed freaks blocking his way. That look was like watching a group of security guards who didn't know their place, blocking the owner's path.
"Or else what?"
Frieza elegantly straightened his tie, his face wearing that signature, hair-raising smile.
"Are you going to kick me out?"
"Or..."
Frieza pointed a finger at the grand temple.
"Do you want to keep the treasure inside for yourselves?"
"Sacrilege!"
The leading monk was furious.
"That is a divine artifact that maintains the balance of the Universe! How could you covet it?!"
"For the peace of the Universe, eliminate the intruder!"
Boom!
Dozens of monks attacked at the same time.
They didn't use any fancy magic. Instead, they directly mobilized the source power of this dimension.
In an instant, dozens of energy beams capable of erasing timelines and rewriting the laws of causality blasted toward Frieza from all directions.
This power was so strong that it was even purer than the joint strike of Eternity and the others from before.
Because this was beyond reality!
Rules are determined by power!
"Tsk."
Facing this overwhelming destructive strike, Frieza just sighed boredly.
"Honestly."
"I clearly came with sincerity to discuss an acquisition."
"Why must you force my hand every time?"
"Since you love maintaining order so much..."
Frieza's eyes suddenly became bone-chillingly cold.
In those scarlet eyes, a black light flashed and vanished.
"Then let me teach you what true order is!"
Buzz—
Frieza didn't even raise his hand.
At this moment, a tiny sliver of that terrifying aura of Black Frieza within him, which had been suppressed, leaked out.
Just a sliver!
Rumble—
The originally extremely violent energy beams, at the moment they contacted this aura, were like snow meeting a blazing sun.
Instantly melting! Disintegrating!
Following that, that aura transformed into a visible black Impact, sweeping outward in a ring.
"What?!"
The eyes of those high-and-mighty monks nearly popped out of their heads.
The attack they were so proud of hadn't even scratched the opponent's skin?
Before they could react—
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The impact swept through.
Those dozens of monks with terrifying strength, were like fallen leaves swept by the wind.
They were instantly sent flying, coughing up blood. Some were even shattered mid-air by that domineering aura, turning into a sky full of energy dots.
"Too weak."
Frieza shook his head, looking completely disgusted.
"Are these the so-called Guardians? They're not even as good as Thanos, who guards the door for me."
"What a waste of my time."
Frieza ignored these small fry and set off, continuing toward the temple. With every step he took, the void trembled.
The surviving monks wanted to stop him, but found that under that terrifying pressure, they couldn't even move a finger. They could only watch helplessly as that white demon swaggered into the holy land they had guarded for eons.