This evolution lasted a very long time.

In the vast cosmos, a massive egg formed entirely of cosmic energy continued to expand. Within it, Caelum’s body grew at an unimaginable rate. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Until finally—

Boom!

It was like a cosmic big bang. The entire starfield trembled as countless planets, stars, and even entire galaxies were wiped out in an instant.

Cosmic energy surged violently.

Caelum, now fully evolved, stretched his incomprehensibly विशाल body. With a single roar, countless stars went dark, erased from existence.

Thousands of galaxies, each comparable to the Milky Way, orbited around him.

And yet—

His body was larger than all of them combined.

[Evolution Complete]

[Hundredfold Enhancement Triggered]

[All Attributes Enhanced +100]

[Galactic Omniscience evolved into Universal Omniscience]

[Cosmic Sovereign evolved into Cosmic Architect]

[Annihilation Roar evolved into Oblivion Nova]

[Void Sovereign evolved into Void Architect]

Universal Omniscience lived up to its name. Once activated, Caelum could grasp all information within the universe.

Cosmic Architect further enhanced his control over cosmic energy. He could now create and destroy anything in the universe at will.

Planets, stars, black holes, even entire galaxies.

At the same time, under the influence of cosmic energy, his body had fully transformed into pure energy.

He was now a true energy lifeform.

Oblivion Nova possessed near universe-level destructive power. A single attack could annihilate thousands of galaxies.

Void Architect retained its ability to ignore spatial distance, but went further. Caelum could now create and reshape the void itself.

If he wished, he could even expand the universe.

Three evolutions under Hundredfold Enhancement.

All Attributes Enhanced +700.

Evolution Battle Royale had given birth to an ultimate lifeform.

However—

The sheer disturbance caused by Caelum’s evolution awakened a hidden force within the cosmos.

The universe itself trembled, as if on the verge of collapse.

In the void, infinite cosmic energy gathered, forming a nebula-like entity before Caelum.

Its size rivaled his own.

"Astral Abyss."

With Universal Omniscience, Caelum immediately understood its identity.

Astral Abyss.

The strongest existence in this game world.

In simple terms, it was a collective consciousness formed from thousands of galaxies.

A miracle born from the universe itself.

Astral Abyss looked at the galaxies orbiting Caelum and erupted in fury.

"Despicable lower lifeform. You dare steal my power!"

These galaxies were not just its power.

They were part of its very being.

To have them taken was no different from being wounded in its sleep.

Anyone would be enraged.

Caelum laughed arrogantly.

"If you want them back, come take them."

Astral Abyss was the final boss. Even if it had not appeared, Caelum would have sought it out.

"Arrogant."

Astral Abyss acted without hesitation.

Caelum showed no fear and charged forward.

Cosmic energy exploded as the two clashed, sending shockwaves across the universe. Entire galaxies were destroyed in an instant.

The aftermath alone shattered space itself, erasing everything into raw energy.

Blinding light burst within the endless darkness.

"Ultimate Radiance!"

Astral Abyss unleashed its full power. The overwhelming light swallowed Caelum completely.

And yet—

It felt uneasy.

Despite its disbelief, the truth was clear.

Caelum’s power was not weaker than its own.

It could not understand how a mere lower lifeform could reach this level.

To a Cosmic Deity like Astral Abyss, Caelum was nothing more than a lesser existence.

And yet this lesser being stood as its equal.

Then came the real shock.

The light faded.

Caelum was completely unharmed.

Astral Abyss froze, then realized the truth.

It was not that the attack had failed.

Caelum’s body was simply too powerful.

As an energy lifeform, unless he was destroyed instantly, he could regenerate endlessly using the infinite energy of the universe.

After all—

All Attributes Enhanced +700 was no illusion.

"If that was your full power, then this fight ends here."

Caelum roared.

An overwhelming force surged outward, extinguishing the starfield. Thousands of galaxies vanished instantly.

Oblivion Nova.

The destructive wave swept through everything.

In a single exchange, Astral Abyss was completely erased.

Even a Cosmic Deity empowered by thousands of galaxies could not withstand such power.

Caelum glanced around.

The void was empty.

No galaxy had survived the battle.

"Even the Milky Way is gone?"

He raised an eyebrow.

Then, with a simple motion, cosmic energy surged.

New galaxies formed.

The universe lit up once more.

Astral Abyss drew power from galaxies.

Caelum could create them.

The gap between them was absolute.

At that moment—

A brilliant white light appeared in the void. It quickly formed a radiant vortex and swallowed Caelum whole.

"What is this?"

A flash.

When he regained awareness, he found himself back in the real world.

His apartment.

Everything was exactly as before.

More importantly—

The power he had gained in Evolution Battle Royale had not been reduced.

He was still just as strong.

Of course, he was currently in human form. If he returned in his true form, the Earth, even the entire galaxy, would be crushed instantly.

After a moment of thought, he understood.

This was likely a hidden mechanic.

If a player defeated the strongest existence in the game world, they could return to reality with their full power intact.

No reduction.

At least, that was how it worked in Evolution Battle Royale.

The reason no one had discovered this before was simple.

No one on Earth had ever reached this level.

"Just a theory for now."

He looked thoughtful.

"But chances are, other game worlds have similar hidden mechanics. I’ll find out after trying a few more."