Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

When the final of the monsters vanished, Rain made the Dragon Heart Connection reach level one hundred, and he obtained another useful skill. Although Elisabetha's anger was annoying, the effectiveness of the ominous sword sure was hard to deny.

"Well then, I am waiting," Rain said. "What do you have in store for me? Can I ask for something not boring and exotic?"

Rain could tell that the enemy was confused… his allies were dying at that moment against the dark sentinels. Rain could use Remote Viewing so he could see the scene while it was happening…

Seadrei continued to slice through the enemies with his spear, his movements fluid and calculated as he unleashed the full extent of his power, thanks to Sealyn's support. However, despite his formidable prowess, Seadrei's pace had slowed slightly, and the telltale burn marks on his arms bore witness to the intensity of the battle and his exhaustion.

Meanwhile, Seara unleashed torrents of electrical energy, shocking the enemies with all her might. Her relentless assault added to the chaos on the battlefield, leaving the dark sentinels shocked by the spells.

Terra, on the other hand, relied on brute force, delivering powerful punches to the shocked dark sentinels, causing them to stagger under the impact. However, even their combined efforts could only do so much against the relentless number of enemy forces.

As dark lightning bolts rained down around them, the trio had to remain vigilant, dodging and weaving to avoid being struck. The stakes were high, as a single hit from the deadly bolts could prove fatal, leaving them incapacitated for several critical minutes.

The others were also facing the dark sentinels at the same time and showing their struggle. The leaders and Rain's family and friends were fine, but others were being hit by the dark beams of energy and turning into scarred remains in the blink of an eye… it almost felt like all of their preparations had been useless. Despite that, Rain was completely unfazed…

"Well, if you are going to take your time, then…" Rain said and then put his hands together.

In the next moment, Rain used his rain technique and then began to dig a hole in the space station. It didn't take long for all the metal to be pierced… that left the machine god surprised. To think that Rain could get that strong in a couple of minutes….that was all thanks to the Dragon Heart Connection.

The effects wouldn't last for long… as such, Rain sped things up and then made the ominous sword pass through the hole with Spatial Manipulation and then pierce the core of the planet.

The core of a planet is its innermost layer, typically composed of heavy elements such as iron and nickel. Due to the intense pressure exerted by the mass of the planet above, these materials become highly compressed, creating a solid inner core. Surrounding this solid core is the outer core, which consists of molten or semi-fluid materials.

The temperature within the core is exceptionally high, reaching thousands of degrees Celsius. This immense heat is generated by the residual heat from planetary formation, radioactive decay of elements, and ongoing gravitational compression.

As a result, the materials within the core exist in extreme conditions, undergoing processes such as convection and conduction that contribute to the planet's overall geophysical dynamics.

The core of the celestial body revealed itself to be a pure crystal, emanating a radiant glow imbued with powerful magical power. This crystalline structure, unlike the typical iron and nickel cores found in planets, seemed to possess extraordinary properties beyond conventional understanding.

As Elisabetha approached the core, she drew upon her gems to tap into the boundless energy reservoir contained within the crystal. With each passing moment, she channeled the raw magical power, absorbing it into herself and harnessing its immense potential.

The glow of the crystal intensified as Elisabetha's connection deepened, her aura pulsating with newfound strength as she absorbed the magical energy. It was a sight to behold the convergence of ancient magic and untapped potential as the core's essence flowed into her being.

"That is… impossible. No… as being sealed in a non-organic weapon. She doesn't have to worry about physical and mental degradation, but her mana pool should be limited, even with the gems."

"Hehehe, I wonder," Rain smirked.

Thanks to the Gemini path, the power of the gems increased exponentially. That being said, it could only store so much mana… that was why Rain had a bunch of gems that he could equip and unequip on the ominous sword.

After a single minute, two gems with around fifty million mana points were charged, and Rain changed them for empty ones with his space manipulation… that much mana was equal to eight times his current capacity… Rain is determined to take the mana from all worlds he can find as long as he can defeat the machine gods and safeguard a future for his family and friends.

"Since it has come down to this… you insolent creature. For how long do you plan to cause me trouble?"

The words the machine god suggested some sort of disruption to its functioning, akin to a system glitch or malfunction that might warrant a hard drive format in computing terms. However, Rain refrained from indulging in such nonsense at this critical moment.

He noted the dragon god's engagement with the machine god, raising the possibility of a deliberate distraction or perhaps a coincidence… it was hard to say.

"Building all this required plenty of time and resources… but in the end, I don't have time for this. You will have the challenge that you have asked for."

In the next moment, the space station began to shake, and Rain could feel the mana levels in the area increasing… at the same time, he could tell that the core of the planet was expanding, so Rain quickly recovered the ominous sword.

"I could feel it… a presence in the core is awakening," Elisabetha said.