hotmtlnovel Chapter 132: A Battle of Souls! The Final Chapter of the Mirror of Destiny
Chapter 132: A Battle of Souls! The Final Chapter of the Mirror of Destiny
“The Terminator?” Isaac said in a low voice, his fist clenching slightly.
Suddenly, Isaac in the mirror spoke, his voice low and cold: "You think you are the creator, but every choice you make is destruction. You have torn apart the perfect world and destroyed the balance. Your so-called freedom is nothing but a wishful thinking at the cost of countless lives."
Isaac fell silent, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him. He knew that the reflection in the mirror wasn't entirely lying. He had indeed destroyed many things along the way, but it was in order to break free from constraints and pursue a higher level of freedom and meaning.
“The price of freedom is never destruction,” Isaac said softly, his gaze hardening. “Everything I do is to create a better future.”
Isaac in the mirror sneered: "A bright future? If you can't even explain your own choices, how can you expect those lives to believe in your so-called future?"
Isaac's gaze was icy. He slowly raised his hand, the power of rules gathering in his palm. He looked directly at himself in the mirror and said in a low voice, "No explanation is needed. The future belongs only to those with power!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly swung a blade of light, striking the mirror directly. However, the mirror was not shattered; instead, it burst forth with dazzling light, completely reflecting Isaac's power back.
"You cannot break the Mirror of Fate with force," the figure's voice rang out again. "Only by facing your own soul and finding the true answer can you pass this trial."
Isaac took a deep breath. He knew this trial would be far more difficult than any battle. And he was ready to face the final test.
Isaac stood before the Mirror of Destiny, his figure enveloped in golden light. His gaze was deep and resolute, yet his heart was confronted with an unprecedented upheaval. The mirror reflected not an enemy, but himself—the shadow hidden behind his power, the destruction and ruthlessness he had left behind on his journey.
Isaac in the mirror slowly approached, his long black robe swaying slightly. His icy gaze, like a sharp blade, pierced Isaac's soul. He stopped in the center of the mirror, meeting Isaac's gaze, and said with a cold smile:
"You call yourself the creator, but in reality you are nothing but a destroyer. Look at the path you have walked; every step has been accompanied by destruction, every choice has shattered the so-called balance. What right do you have to stand here and accept the trial of the dimensional core?"
Isaac didn't respond immediately. A flicker of emotion crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He slowly raised his head, his voice low yet powerful: "The meaning of destruction lies not in ruin, but in rebirth. Without the collapse of the old rules, where would the new order come from? What you call destruction is merely the price I pay for giving new life."
Isaac in the mirror clapped softly, his laughter tinged with sarcasm: "How grand your words are! But what about those lost lives? What about the worlds you shattered? Did they have a chance to be reborn? Or were they merely sacrifices for your pursuit of freedom?"
At that moment, Isaac's fist clenched slightly, his gaze growing even colder. He knew that the person in the mirror wasn't entirely wrong. He had indeed destroyed many things along the way, and some decisions had even been made amidst contradictions. But he understood even more clearly that every choice he made wasn't for simple destruction, but to break free from the shackles of fate and pursue a higher meaning.
“Those sacrifices were not in vain,” Isaac said softly, his voice firm. “Every destruction is for a greater creation. If this dimension needs new rules, I will give them to it. If I must bear the guilt of destruction, I will have no regrets!”
Isaac in the mirror sneered, slowly raising his hand as black light gathered in his palm. His voice grew even colder: "Since that's the case, then let me see just how unbreakable your beliefs truly are!"
Before he could finish speaking, Isaac in the mirror suddenly waved his hand, and the black light transformed into a sharp blade that shot straight at him. This attack was devoid of any fancy moves, yet it contained a powerful force of rules, seemingly capable of cleaving through anything.
Isaac did not back down. He swiftly raised his hand, and golden power of rules instantly condensed, transforming into a shield of light in front of him. The black light blade collided with the shield, unleashing a deafening roar that shook the entire space violently.
"boom--"
Golden and black light intertwined in the air, creating a dazzling spectacle. The two forces were locked in a fierce struggle, seemingly intent on consuming each other completely. However, Isaac's gaze remained calm. He stepped forward, his power of rules constantly strengthening, attempting to force back his reflection in the mirror.
"You think you can defeat me with these?" Isaac in the mirror said with a sneer. His body suddenly turned into a black stream of light, passing directly through the light shield and appearing in front of Isaac.
Isaac's pupils contracted slightly. He quickly retreated, waving his hands, and golden light surged out like a whirlwind, attempting to envelop Isaac in the mirror. However, his opponent's speed was astonishing; his figure moved like a ghost among the light, each attack carrying immense destructive power.
"Your strength, it seems, has its limits," Isaac said coldly in the mirror, his fist suddenly lashing out, striking Isaac's chest.
Isaac raised his hand to block, and the two forces collided in mid-air, producing a dull thud. He was knocked back several steps, but his gaze remained resolute. He could sense that the image in the mirror was not merely a projection, but a being that embodied all his negative emotions and destructive instincts.
"If this is my shadow, then let me end it with my own hands!" Isaac roared, and golden light suddenly erupted. His body was like a burning star, releasing an irresistible power.
Isaac in the mirror was forced back by the radiance, but a cold smile still lingered on his lips. He raised his hands, and black light instantly coalesced into a massive longsword. This longsword exuded an aura of destruction, as if it could tear apart all rules.
"End me? Have you ever considered that the real end might be yourself!" Isaac roared in the mirror, his longsword slashing down fiercely, causing the entire space to tremble.
Isaac's eyes narrowed, and he swiftly raised his hands, the golden power of rules transforming into a massive shield of light in front of him. The longsword struck the shield, unleashing a deafening roar, and the golden and black radiance collided once more, tearing the entire space into countless fragments.
However, this time, Isaac did not choose passive defense. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and the power of rules quickly gathered, transforming into a golden blade of light that pierced straight into Isaac in the mirror.
"boom--"