Emperor!

This fact makes it way more challenging to control 100% of it..." Saber uttered, hinting that for one to reach the Immortal realm, for some reason, the third step was to be in complete control of 100% of one's energy and strength.

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(17 Months Later) (Planet Acatoic)

On Planet Acatoic, dark clouds and bolts of lightning blasting toward the ground are a daily occurrence. Along with it would be the reddish-black sun that spat black cubes that freeze their surroundings and massive tornadoes that suck in everything they come across.

Yet, at this moment, such things were unable to be seen.

Yes, there were tornadoes still present on the planet, and there was also the scene of the sun still spiting those devastating cubes but, in the center of the planet's surface, in a 1,000-meter area, there wasn't any of the such... The dark clouds that were present at other times were now greyish white in that area as bolts of white lightning could be perceived flashing through the clouds.

Located in the center of the planet's surface was a figure that would send a shock to anyone. Besides this figure's otherworldly appearance, one would mistake it for any other non-cultivator.

The figure was noticeably male with long purple hair sitting in a lotus position and did not radiate any energy whatsoever.

This fact would make one wonder how an average lifeform could sit unaffected in the middle of this deserted planet. It would be further confusing since he was surrounded by a group of massive tornadoes that dared not go around a distance of 1,000 meters around him.

"To enter the Immortal realm, one must complete three steps. Firstly, one must reach the level of weapon intent. For me, it is Sword Intent. One must surpass the level of Limit Mastery to enter such a level.

Secondly, one must comprehend their element to the limit that a mortal can reach. When successful in doing such a thing, one will face a barrier that signals the task's completion.

I have completed this second step and have reached the barrier. I have also tried destroying this barrier multiple times, but as expected, I have failed.

In the final step, one must gain complete control of 100% of the energy and power inside one's body..." The figure said as he continued while his dark purple pupils shined brightly when gazing toward the clouds hovering over his head.

"Such a task took me many months to complete, but I have...such a thing bringing forth this Heavenly Tribulation." He stated. After devouring the memories of Branden, Saber had understood everything he needed to.

CRACKLE!

With those words, the lightning in the skies seemed to reply as a loud crackling noise resounded throughout the planet.

The white clouds parted as a bolt of white lightning a few meters wide descended the skies and approached Saber's body.

As it drew closer, spider cracks formed on the ground of the original Saber's surroundings, making it obvious how powerful the bolt of lightning was.

Yet, even with this fact being soo obvious, Saber did nothing to counter the lightning's power. Soon after, the bolt of lightning blasted into the body of the original Saber.

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No sound! There wasn't any sound when Saber's body came in contact with the bolt of white lightning. Right after, all other clones of Saber present on the planet watched on with interest as the bolt of lightning fazed through Saber's skin and entered his body.

None of them seemed surprised by this fact since they all knew what would happen. All Saber's present knew that this Heavenly Tribulation wasn't a tribulation but more like a dangerous reward from the impassive and neutral heavens.

The bolts of white lightning would be automatically absorbed by the body of the one receiving it, and if one can completely control such energy contained in the bolt of heavenly lightning, then they'll pass the first of the nine levels of this heavenly tribulation.

But, if the said person fails to contain the energy and suppress it, an explosion comparable to that of the explosion of a low-level star would then occur inside their own body!!

Needless to say, said person would die when on the receiving end of such an attack. Destroying a low-level planet is completely different than being on the receiving end of a low-level supernova.

But such a thing would never happen to Saber because unlike most others, he had something that could be said to be a cheat. With the memories of someone who had already undergone this, Saber was successful in his effort to suppress the energy raging inside his body!!

CRACKLE!!

An even louder sound of lightning crackling could be heard from the skies when Saber successfully absorbed the energy of the first lightning bolt. Soon after, another bolt of lightning descended from the white clouds and approached Saber at a much quicker speed.

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In the starry dark outer space, one can see a pair of large silver-colored gates. From time to time, it was possible to see the outline of what seemed to be a castle that was located behind the unusually massive and out-of-place gates.

On the gates were words written in bold dark purple letters.

"EMPEROR'S PALACE"

Standing in the front of these gates were two 4-meter humanoid figures with dark green skin. Both had a pair of long demonic horns on either side of their forehead and two massive broad swords on their backs.

Their blood-red eyes contained a cold and ruthless gleam while they floated almost robotically in the darkness of space.

Inside this palace, more specifically the throne room, the most noticeable feature would be the dark and creepy aura radiating in the room. One can see the figures of multiple humanoids, yet one would fail to witness their actual appearance.

"Sir Emperor, we have caught multiple signs that there may be a lifeform undergoing an Immortal Ascension on Planet Acatoic." A small kneeling figure enunciated emotionlessly.

Right after those words, the figures in the room shifted their attention toward the figure who sat on the throne located on top of the fleet of stairs.

The entity on the throne only smirked when hearing this as he said in a similarly emotionless tone to the kneeling figure.

"Such a thing shouldn't cause alarm. Did you forget that my other selves reside there? Of course, the cause is them..." Soon after saying such words, a bright light flashed in the room, lighting the whole throne room painted in a dark purple.

One can see the figure of Saber appearing next to the throne, startling all the figures present. The figure who previously sat on the throne immediately stood to his feet and allowed for original Saber to take his rightful seat.

"What? Are you not going to salute your Emperor?!" Both Saber's simultaneously said in a berating tone. The aura that radiated off of the Saber that sat on the throne suddenly blasted out of his body and washed over all the figures present, causing them all to shake in primal fear.

"Simply because you are the strongest in my army doesn't mean you are the strongest in my empire!!" They said in unison. The scene was rather creepy and weird but also downright frightening for those who felt the aura that radiated out of the body of Saber present on the throne.

THUD!!!

"All Hail The Emperor!!" Even with shaky bodies, all the figures present shouted with fervor when hearing their emperor's words.