Chapter 168: Two Hearts Becoming One
When Igaris emerged from his seclusion, barely a single day had passed in the real world.
The effectiveness of the Space-Time Domain was undeniable. What felt like weeks of cultivation had happened in the blink of an eye for everyone else.
Yet the Domain was far from simple. It was more than just a tool to stretch time. In his hands, it had become a trump card—one that could alter the pace of battle, seal enemies in warped flows, or grant him the precious edge of preparation before chaos struck.
As he walked through the polished hallways of the Vance Estate, his steps were measured. Every movement carried terrifying strength, enough that an unrestrained stride might have crushed the marble beneath him like dry leaves.
He had become an Apex Mortal Lifeform.
A realm where the body, soul, and will aligned at the peak of mortal existence. Fewer than one in million World Divers ever reached this level, and fewer still survived long after claiming it.
Despite his flawless control, those stationed in the corridors could feel the shift in atmosphere as he passed.
An invisible force rolled off him like the pressure of a mountain, brushing against them and making it difficult to breathe.
The guards, armored and trained, found their backs drenched in sweat as their eyes widened. Shock and reverence mixed in their expressions.
One by one, they bowed the moment he passed.
None dared to speak. None dared to raise their heads.
They all understood instinctively. The man before them was no longer just their ruler—he was a godly force.