The Monarch-Chapter 518: Felix

"You know I won’t do that. This was just a farewell, Atlas. Your last lesson as my disciple: power is above everything, boy, and trust should only ever be placed in yourself. Never fully trust another rational being." With those words, Kayden teleported dozens of times in an instant to the furthest reaches of his sixth sense. The speed was so overwhelming that Atlas couldn’t even react.

Although the boy possessed an extraordinarily sharp spiritual sense, it was far inferior to Kayden’s. His ability to traverse such distances was a mere fraction of Kayden’s, hardly a tenth of his master’s speed. Teleportation was inherently faster than any natural movement, even for beings far above average in strength.

Kayden merged his teleportation with the void itself, traveling immense distances in mere minutes. By the time he stopped, he had put himself so far from Atlas that it would take the boy months to catch up. This marked the conclusion of the current chapter in Kayden’s life. His next priority was clear: to reach the level of divinity or, at the very least, acquire the power of a god. If he didn’t achieve this soon, the rise of the first god would almost certainly initiate a hunt against him, fueled by Yan’s lingering influence.

Kayden had abandoned his planet entirely without hesitation or regret. The people and resources there held no value to him anymore; they were merely contingencies, a backup plan for a scenario that no longer applied. Now that everything had unfolded as planned, Kayden required no further protection. He stood as the universe’s strongest mage, a direct rival to Yan himself for the title of supreme power.

At this moment, Kayden could have ventured to countless places. Every region of the universe offers unique characteristics and challenges. His abilities were overwhelming—he could manipulate 99% of ordinary beings using nothing but his soul manipulation. Even mages of the Ninth Realm were susceptible, as defenseless against his influence as children before an adult.

Kayden spent months traveling through various spatial points. He chose to remain within the vast emptiness of the void for its many strategic advantages. Its sheer expanse made it an ideal place to hide, and the abundant mana in such regions further bolstered his power. The immense scale of the void made mana conversion far easier and more efficient than in denser regions.

Eventually, he came across a planet located in a remote corner of the void, sparsely populated and unremarkable. Kayden decided to settle there temporarily for the next few millennia. He aimed to cultivate without interruption until he reached the absolute limits of his current realm. Moreover, avoiding detection was a priority—encounters with others would only complicate matters.

Despite his overwhelming strength, Kayden knew he wasn’t omnipotent. Countless unknowns still posed threats to his existence. Ignorance could lead to his demise—whether through a legendary technique or the combined efforts of peak mages wielding powerful runes. Too many variables remained, and even the most calculated mind couldn’t account for them all.

His sixth sense, encompassing the entire planet, allowed him to monitor everything happening there. Yet after a brief survey, he dismissed the inhabitants entirely. There was nothing noteworthy: a few Sixth Realm mages, one-Ninth Realm planetary overseer, and little else. The planet lacked any geniuses or advanced development, making it an isolated and unremarkable world.

Kayden took a seat atop one of the planet’s towering mountains. The void’s distinct culture meant a constant flow of ships arriving and departing from the planet, despite its isolation. Being under the jurisdiction of a Ninth Realm planetary master gave it some activity, though its significance was negligible.

Time began to pass rapidly, and Kayden’s strength continued to grow without interruption or difficulty. His progress was astonishing—any problem he encountered was resolved with mere contemplation. At this point, his advancement bordered on the absurd.

He had initially planned to enter a state of cultivation hibernation, disconnecting entirely from the world around him. Unfortunately, his fugitive status across the universe made this impossible. Almost every mage sought him out, driven either by alliances with the false gods or pressure from the Honor faction.

When forced to choose sides, Ryan naturally allied with Atlas. Having been within Atlas’s sphere of influence for so long, and given Atlas’s significantly larger base of support, the decision was inevitable. The disparity in influence between Kayden and Atlas was immense, sparking the largest hunt in the universe’s history.

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Within two centuries, mages arrived at Kayden’s planet. They had no concrete knowledge of his presence; it was merely part of a routine inspection. Fortunately, Kayden’s vigilance paid off. The moment he sensed the hunters approaching in their spaceships, he retreated into true reality, vanishing undetected for several years. Floating silently in the void, he eventually returned, undisturbed and calm.

It was clear these hunters wouldn’t find him. Only individuals with extraordinary tracking abilities or prophetic gifts might have a chance—and even then, such a search would demand millennia of dedicated effort. The universe was vast, and the void even more so. Locating Kayden in such an immense expanse was a near-impossible task.

Kayden expected to be discovered occasionally, whether by specialized hunters or those gifted in foresight. Yet fate often unfolded in unexpected ways. In the end, he was found by the last being he anticipated—a meeting orchestrated by sheer chance.

"Hello, Felix. It’s been a while." The creature emerged from the shadows, perfectly camouflaged as a Ninth Realm, Nine Ray mage. Kayden was taken aback by the sight. The Felix before him had reached an entirely different level of power.

"Hello, Kayden. Indeed, it has been a long time. How did you find me?" Felix had mastered over five incomplete laws, including the Law of Shadows, the Law of Stealth, and the Law of Absence.

Felix had evolved from a modest and relatively weak beast into one of the strongest mages the universe had ever produced. Perfecting five incomplete laws, he was only a step away from merging them into a unified path, creating something entirely new and unprecedented.