Rise Of The Hoarder
Chapter 454: Grinding To The Top
Jeremy and Sariel emerged from the vortex into a world unlike any they had ever seen.
Jeremy could feel the presence of the god almost immediately—a vast, imposing power that seemed to permeate the very air around them.
It was a power of immense stability and control, a direct contrast to the chaotic energy of the Demon Realm.
But Jeremy was not intimidated. He had faced and defeated gods before, and this one would be no different.
Sariel, her wings gleaming in the strange light, stepped forward, her eyes scanning the landscape.
"This is the realm of Auron, the God of Order," she said, her voice tinged with awe. "He’s one of the most ancient deities, a being of pure law and structure. His power here is absolute."
With a thought, Jeremy summoned the legions of demons that had sworn loyalty to him in the Demon Realm.
The light of this realm seemed to recoil from their presence, as if recognizing the threat they posed.
But Jeremy did not stop there. With another wave of his hand, he called forth his host of angels—those who had once served the Light, now bound to his will.
They descended from the sky in a blaze of golden light, their wings unfurled, their swords and spears gleaming with divine energy.
The angels and demons stood together, an army united under Jeremy’s command, a force unlike anything this world had ever seen.
They were creatures of light and darkness, of order and chaos, bound together by the singular will of their master.
Jeremy turned his gaze to the tallest of the crystal towers, where he could sense Auron’s presence most strongly.
The god was there, watching, waiting. "We march on the palace," Jeremy commanded, his voice carrying over the assembled horde. "Auron will fall, and his power will be ours."
With a roar, the army surged forward, angels and demons alike moving as one toward the heart of Auron’s realm.
The ground beneath them trembled with the force of their advance, and the air was filled with the sound of wings and the crackle of energy.
As they approached the palace, Auron finally revealed himself. He appeared at the top of the tallest tower, his form radiating pure, blinding light.
He was a being of immense stature, clad in armor that shone like the sun, his face hidden behind a mask of gold.
"You dare to challenge me in my own realm?" Auron’s voice boomed across the landscape, resonating with the power of a thousand laws and edicts. "You are nothing before the might of Order!"
With a flick of his wrist, Jeremy unleashed a torrent of energy toward Auron, a blast that combined the searing light of the divine with the consuming darkness of the Inverse Essence.
The beam tore through the air, a destructive force that shattered the crystal towers in its path.
Auron raised his hand, and a shield of pure light formed before him, absorbing the blast.
But even as the shield held, Jeremy could see the cracks forming in it, and could feel the strain it placed on Auron’s power.
"Is that the best you can do?" Jeremy taunted, raising his hand again, ready to unleash another attack. "Your order is fragile, Auron. It’s time for something new."
Auron’s eyes, visible through the slits in his golden mask, narrowed. "You underestimate the strength of Order, mortal. I have seen the rise and fall of countless beings like you. None have succeeded."
Jeremy smiled, a cold, confident smile. "Then you will be the first to fall."
With a wordless command, he sent his army forward. The angels and demons surged toward the palace, their combined might crashing against Auron’s defenses.
Jeremy himself leaped into the fray, his divine blade clashing against Auron’s own sword of light.
The impact sent shockwaves through the air, the force of their blows tearing apart the very fabric of the realm.
But Jeremy was relentless, his strikes fueled by the power he had stolen from the gods before.
Auron fought with the desperation of a deity who knew his time was running out. His once unbreakable armor began to crack, his light dimming as Jeremy pressed the attack.
The god of Order had never faced a force like this—an army united by chaos and order, led by a being who defied the very laws of existence.
Finally, with a shattering cry, Auron fell to his knees, his sword slipping from his grasp. Jeremy stood over him, his blade poised for the final strike. "Your time is over, Auron," he said, his voice calm and certain. "Your power is mine."
With a swift motion, Jeremy plunged his blade into Auron’s chest, the divine energy of the god surging into him, merging with the power he already held.
Auron’s form flickered, the light of his essence being drawn into Jeremy’s body, until all that remained was an empty shell.
As the last of Auron’s essence was absorbed, Jeremy felt a surge of power unlike anything he had ever experienced.
The energy of Order and Law, of structure and stability, flowed into him, intertwining with the chaotic and divine forces he already commanded.
The realm around them began to collapse, the crystal towers crumbling, the sky darkening as the god’s power was drained.
But Jeremy stood firm, his eyes blazing with the combined might of the gods he had defeated.
Sariel landed beside him, her expression a mixture of awe and reverence. "You’ve done it again," she said, her voice barely a whisper. "Another god falls, and with him, another realm."
Jeremy nodded, but his mind was already racing ahead. There were more gods to conquer, more realms to bring under his control.
He would not stop until he had claimed them all, until he stood as the supreme being over all of creation.
"On to the next," Jeremy said, his voice filled with the certainty of his victory. "This is just the beginning."
As the last remnants of Auron’s realm faded into darkness, Jeremy and Sariel stepped through another vortex, leaving the ruins behind.
They had become an unstoppable force, their power growing with each conquest. And soon, not even the Administrators would be able to stand against them.
Jeremy would reshape reality itself, bending it to his will, and nothing—not gods, not demons, not even the fabric of existence—would stand in his way.