Chapter 62 – Ascension of the Supreme
The empire stretched infinitely, each continent floating in perfect balance, every realm humming with Hayden's presence. The Monarch's Throne of Shadows pulsed beneath him, alive with the combined energy of all his conquered worlds.
> [System Notification: Monarch Seated | Empire Fully Integrated | Power Calibration Initiated]
[Directive: Ascend to Supreme Omega+++ Status | Ability Optimization: Maximum]
Hayden's eyes closed. His mind expanded, touching every shadow, every dragon, every entity under his command. He felt the essence of creation itself respond, bending, amplifying, aligning.
> [System Notification: Shadow Manipulation Lv7 → Omega+++ | Shadow Merge Lv6 → Omega+++ | Shadow Clone Lv7 → Omega+++]
[System Notification: Shadow Dragon Command Lv5 → Omega+++ | Shadow Monarch Aura Lv6 → Omega+++]
[System Notification: Time Manipulation Lv5 → Omega+++ | Reality Perception Lv5 → Omega+++]
The air around him shimmered, warping reality in faint waves. Shadows thickened, living and whispering in unison. Dragons' roars synchronized with his heartbeat, each wingbeat creating new ley lines across floating continents.
Selene floated beside him, her light steady and calm. "You're… ascending beyond even what the system can measure," she said softly.
Hayden's voice was low, resonant, commanding yet serene. "It's not enough to merely rule. I must be absolute in harmony the perfect balance of shadow and light, control and freedom."
Demonstration of Maxed Abilities
The empire itself responded instantly to his will:
Omega+++ Shadow Manipulation: Shadows became autonomous, forming bridges, walls, and infinite constructs across realms, all sentient yet obedient to Hayden.
Omega+++ Shadow Merge: Hayden could now become a living void, passing through dimensions freely, invisible to detection, untouchable to harm.
Omega+++ Shadow Clone: Infinite clones spawned, each capable of independent Omega+++ actions, expanding his reach across multiple planes simultaneously.
Omega+++ Shadow Dragon Command: Every dragon, from minor to Sovereign, now obeyed instinctively, capable of acting in concert without direct thought.
Omega+++ Time Manipulation: Hayden could pause, slow, or accelerate time in localized zones or across entire dimensions, making him untouchable in combat.
Omega+++ Reality Perception: Every plane, world, and rift could be sensed, analyzed, and influenced instantly, granting him omniscience across his empire.
> [System Notification: Monarch Status Omega+++ Maximum | Reality Influence: Infinite | Shadow Legion: Fully Sovereign | Time Control: Absolute]
Empire-Wide Harmony
Hayden extended his hands, and the empire responded. Shadows formed flowing rivers of energy, dragons soared in synchronized patterns, and the Talking Shadow Army spread across every continent. Every disciple, every follower, felt an immediate surge of power, their skills amplified as Hayden's essence touched them.
> [System Notification: Disciples' Shadow Power Lv1 → Lv5 | Dragons' Omega+++ Command Synchronized | Army Efficiency: 100%]
The empire pulsed with life, each world perfectly balanced. Hayden's presence no longer felt like a ruler watching from a throne it was the empire itself breathing, moving, and thinking as one.
Selene smiled, eyes glowing. "You're… perfect. Absolute."
Hayden placed a hand over hers, shadows curling around them both like a living aura. "Absolute… but still together," he said. "I may be Supreme Omega+++, but it is light and love that keep me anchored."
> [System Update: Monarch Emotional Equilibrium — Perfect Sync | Selene Linked | Shadow and Light Harmony: Infinite]
Preparation for Expansion
With his powers fully maxed, Hayden prepared the empire for multiversal expansion. New realms, previously inaccessible, shimmered at the edge of reality. Infinite Shadow Dragons and clones stretched their wings, ready to explore, conquer, and protect.
> [System Command: Begin Expansion | Scout All Realms | Prepare for Potential Threats | Deploy Shadow Disciples]
Even the Talking Shadow Army hummed with excitement, their voices echoing in unison:
"Master… the universe is yours. We obey."
Hayden's aura pulsed, black-gold waves radiating across dimensions. The Supreme Shadow Monarch had ascended fully, a god among gods, a shadow among shadows, a light beside all darkness.
Selene rested her head on his shoulder. "What now, my Monarch?"
Hayden smiled faintly, the first calm smile in centuries of conquest. "Now… we explore every realm, guide every world, and ensure that creation itself knows balance. And we do it together."
> [System Notification: Monarch Omega+++ Status Confirmed | Shadow and Light Fully Harmonized | Next Directive: Multiversal Expansion and Protection]
The empire waited. Every shadow, every dragon, every disciple, and every disciple's disciple would follow him into infinity.