Reborn with Infinity Skill Points, I Enslaved All Universes-Chapter 85 --Into the Abyss

Northern Frontier of the Human Realm —

To Daniel’s surprise, the northern frontier of the Human Race was nothing like what he had imagined. There were no endless stretches of snow, nor did the land lie buried beneath layers of frost. In fact, as he gazed across the landscape, he even spotted clusters of tropical vegetation—plants that had no business growing in frigid climates.

After a moment of stunned silence, Daniel figured it out. While this area was known as the "northern border" of human territory, that label was only relative. In the context of the entire world, this place wasn’t actually that far north—perhaps just moderately so. Except for a few towering peaks still capped with snow, most of the land here looked entirely ordinary.

Upon arriving, Daniel’s gaze was instantly drawn to the distant edge of the world—the Abyss. That pitch-black chasm stretching to the unknown was the domain of the Abyssal Races. It was a place shrouded in mystery and danger, a region few dared approach, let alone enter.

No one knew how vast or deep the Abyss truly was. No one could say for sure how many distinct races dwelled within it. Even Daniel noticed something alarming—certain border regions where human lands met the Abyss were already tainted by its dark energy.

Standing beside him, the Human Emperor’s expression grew somber as he stared into the distance, his thoughts heavy.

"Two thousand years ago," he said slowly, "the territory of the Human Race was far greater than it is now."

He sighed, voice tinged with bitterness. "Back then, this very land wasn’t called the ’northern frontier.’ It was the heartland of our civilization. We called it the Central Province. But everything changed with the sudden emergence of the Abyss."

"We fought. We resisted. But our strength was drained. The war took its toll, and the Human Race declined. The lands farther north—once ours—were divided up by other races."

"It’s not that we were willing to give them up," he added bitterly, "but in this world, might makes right. Without power, there is no justice."

As they spoke, the Snowdragon Beast descended gracefully onto the towering battlements of a mighty fortress. This was no ordinary city—this was Winterhold Castle, the greatest stronghold of the northern frontier.

The city was built from solid limestone, its architecture bold and imposing. A sense of discipline and blood-forged resilience radiated from the walls. It was clear this castle had endured countless sieges and battles. Its survival was no miracle—it had been paid for in blood.

After storing the Snowdragon Beast back into his pet space, the Human Emperor turned to Daniel and spoke with solemn authority.

"This is Winterhold Castle—the last fortress of the north, and now... it is your domain. From today onward, you are its rightful lord. I will use my imperial sigil to officially confer upon you the title of king."

"With that, you will become a legitimate monarch among the Human Race. Every soul who dwells in this land will be your subject."

"You must protect them, Daniel. Whether out of duty or power, never betray their trust."

"In return," he continued, "you will receive their loyalty, their offerings—and access to every privilege available to the Human Race."

"Moreover, every resource within your territory shall belong to you alone. You may choose to trade them with other monarchs through exchanges I will personally oversee."

Daniel nodded gravely. The weight of this responsibility was immense, but he had already anticipated much of what the Human Emperor described. After a moment, he took a deep breath and spoke.

"Your Majesty... may I go take a look near the Abyss?"

The Human Emperor hesitated. Then, after a moment, he gave a reluctant nod.

"You may," he said, "but understand this—the Abyss is unimaginably dangerous. Even the creatures who dwell there do not tread lightly within it."

"I urge you to approach it with caution and respect. Don’t let your power deceive you into thinking you’re invincible."

"I suggest you don’t go deep—just observe from the perimeter."

Daniel smiled faintly and nodded. That aligned perfectly with his own plan. As far as he was concerned, nothing was worth more than his life.

The Human Emperor once again summoned the Snowdragon Beast and soared northward, Daniel riding behind him as the black horizon of the Abyss came into view.

Just as promised, Daniel didn’t dive in recklessly. He circled the outer edge, examining the warped terrain and dark mist. When he had seen enough, he leapt back onto the Snowdragon Beast’s back, his expression unreadable.

The Human Emperor didn’t question him.

It was perfectly natural to be curious about the Abyss. In fact, most members of the Human Race were morbidly fascinated by it. The Abyss was as dangerous as it was alluring, filled with unknown horrors—but also, it was said, untold treasures and relics that could change a person’s fate.

Risk and reward, hand in hand—that was the unbreakable law of this world.

After that brief visit, the Human Emperor brought Daniel to a different place—a snowy forest blanketed in deep white, surrounded by ancient pines. Unlike the rest of the borderlands, this area truly felt like winter’s domain.

But just as the Human Emperor was about to speak again, Daniel acted first.

He activated his God Rank Skill: [Flashback].

Wait a minute... the Human Emperor had looked like he was about to say something...

Too late.

The skill had already triggered.

In a flash, Daniel found himself back at Castle Mington—at the exact moment the Human Emperor had summoned the Snowdragon Beast earlier that day.

"Your Majesty, there’s no need to escort me anymore," Daniel said casually, as if nothing had happened. "I’ll go on ahead and wait for you at Winterhold Castle."

With that, he vanished, teleporting away without a trace.

The Human Emperor, who had just summoned his majestic beast in preparation for a grand entrance, stood there with a completely blank expression.

Did... did Daniel just say he’d wait for me at Winterhold Castle?

The next moment, his communicator lit up.

A message from Daniel had arrived.

"Your Majesty, I’ve arrived at Winterhold Castle."

And just to prove it wasn’t a bluff, Daniel included a photo—himself standing atop the fortress walls, the scenery unmistakable.

The Human Emperor stared at the image in disbelief.

This... this was impossible.

Daniel had arrived at Winterhold Castle in the blink of an eye?

Even accounting for space-related abilities... this was way beyond reasonable. It was absurd.

...

The Abyss —

After exchanging a few quick words with the Human Emperor—telling him not to worry—Daniel cut the connection.

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He turned toward the pitch-black mouth of the Abyss, its swirling darkness like that of a devouring star, and without hesitation, leapt in.

Why was he so bold?

Because when he first asked to observe the Abyss, his real intention had been to mark the area using [Flashback]. This way, he could return anytime.

And why wasn’t he afraid of falling to his death?

Simple. Daniel had spent years learning and absorbing knowledge. Combined with the Human Emperor’s earlier explanations, he knew that jumping into the Abyss wouldn’t kill him outright.

The conditions inside were... different.

Of course, that didn’t mean he was taking unnecessary risks. Daniel had multiple layers of safety mechanisms in place. His self-preservation methods were, at this point, borderline ridiculous in number and sophistication.

With that, he vanished into the Abyss.

A lone figure swallowed by the void—leaping into the darkness of legend.