The Monarch-Chapter 525: Atlas vs Kayden

He was absolutely certain that, if given enough time, he could master any subject—whether something simple or as complex as manipulating fate. There was nothing he couldn’t comprehend; his mind was simply flawless.

With each passing millennium, Kayden delved deeper into the mysteries of time. By now, he could make small alterations to the time around him. Countless new revelations had opened up to him, including the realization that mana transcended time itself, remaining unaffected by any distortions in space-time.

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His sixth sense now extended to 250 million kilometers. His growth rate was unprecedented, exceeding everything that had ever existed. No being came close to possessing such immense capability. He could effortlessly eliminate nine-ray, ninth-realm mages with a mere snap of his fingers. There was no competition.

In the blink of an eye, thousands of decades passed. Kayden spent this entire period cultivating. His sixth sense reached an astounding 500 million kilometers. He could have pushed even further, but he decided to shift his plans to focus on incorporating the law of time into his foundation.

It was amusing how, upon acquiring new knowledge, he often felt like a frog at the bottom of a well. The laws of time and space, he discovered, were not two sides of the same coin—they were the coin itself. There were no distinct sides, only a singular entity where both laws existed as one, seamlessly complementing each other.

Kayden required only a few thousand years to integrate the law of time into his foundation. This was relatively easy for him due to his earlier mastery of the law of space. His abilities grew significantly, but not as much as he had anticipated. The power of time was overwhelmingly potent, yet it came with a steep cost. To perform high-level spells, he needed to sacrifice his lifespan. Even as an immortal soul, he felt his time slipping away.

After a conversation with Achilles, Kayden uncovered the truth of what was happening. It wasn’t his lifespan being diminished, but rather his very destiny being unraveled. It was an insane thought, but it was undeniably the reality he faced.

Because of this, Kayden decided not to heavily invest in the law of time. His focus shifted to understanding the laws of fate. However, this proved to be an even more arduous task than he had anticipated. Fortunately, his immense talent was no joke. It was only a matter of time before he reached this level of mastery.

One seemingly ordinary day, Kayden sensed a presence that shouldn’t have been there—someone he had been avoiding for quite some time. This was the only mage capable of making him lift his gaze and acknowledge them. Nearly 150,000 years had passed since Felix began studying this world. By now, Kayden’s sixth sense spanned 900 million kilometers, practically encompassing everything.

Kayden felt like a god who could see everything. Instantly, he recognized Atlas’s presence. Even before rising, Kayden felt the space around the planet compressing. This was the work of a divine-grade artifact, capable of manipulating such vast areas with unparalleled ease.

"Felix, Achilles, this is where our paths diverge. Thank you for the moments we shared," Kayden said, already aware of what was to come. Achilles had warned him that they wouldn’t remain together for much longer, and it seemed he had been right.

Kayden rose and began floating toward the heavens. Atlas wasn’t alone in the starry sky; all the Sons of Yan were with him, radiating their peak power as mages far beyond ordinary levels.

When Kayden appeared within their spiritual perception, no immediate attacks ensued. Instead, there was only an exchange of silent gazes. On one side stood hatred and resentment; on the other, an unfathomable void devoid of emotion. For several minutes, no words were spoken—until Jasmine broke the silence, unable to contain her fury.

"You trash! She was your soulmate! How do you live with the weight of your actions? Death is far too lenient for you!" she spat venomously. The twins joined her in repulsion, their hatred for Kayden burning intensely.

The ones who remained silent were Matheus and Atlas. They had suffered the most, losing not only a sister but also a mentor who had guided them since their days as the weakest mages in the universe. This betrayal would haunt them for the rest of their lives.

"Why did you bring them here?" Kayden asked, directing his question solely to Atlas as he raised an eyebrow.

"They deserve to witness your death," Atlas replied, brimming with confidence. He had spent countless years stabilizing his power to wield the full might of ten rays.

"I taught you that ego is the downfall of every mage, Atlas," Kayden said calmly. Time slowed with his words. In an instant, Jasmine and the twins were reduced to pure mana. Atlas had no time to shield them—the attack came for him as well.

The sensation was overwhelming, his body being torn apart. As a ten-ray mage, his mastery over mana allowed him to resist the attack, but it was impossible to protect his siblings. Kayden’s assault originated from countless points across space-time.

Atlas didn’t hesitate. He launched a counterattack at Kayden, his mana infused with his soul surging in massive cuts that shredded the fabric of space-time around them. Kayden merely teleported away, but the attack pursued him as though space itself had ceased to exist.

Kayden quickly realized that Atlas’s strike surpassed the power of space. He would need to confront it directly to defend himself. In the blink of an eye, Kayden converted nearly a billion kilometers of planetary matter into pure mana. The sheer volume of mana generated exceeded anything a mortal could hope to manipulate in a lifetime.

The ray of mana collided with Atlas’s attack. The resulting explosion tore through space for tens of millions of kilometers. Even time itself showed signs of disruption, thrown completely out of balance in the wake of their clash. Everything had spiraled into chaos.