Earth's Greatest Magus

Chapter 2546  Defiance

Emery was stunned by the sight above him.

A colossal, ethereal entity loomed in the heavens, its body forged entirely of lightning and divine wrath. It was unlike anything he had ever encountered—a manifestation of celestial judgment, an arbiter of fate sent to test those who dared to ascend beyond mortal limits. The sheer presence of the being sent ripples of pressure through the air, making it difficult to even breathe.

Gasps filled the sacred garden as the alchemists bore witness to the unfolding tribulation.

"The Heavenly Sentinel…" one whispered in horror. "This… this is the ultimate trial of ascension!"

Emery knew about the Heavenly Tribulation. It was a rare phenomenon, occurring only for those of the highest potential—chosen individuals destined to carve their names into the annals of history. Even among the Magus Alliance's greatest prodigies, only a few had ever faced such a trial. For them, it was an omen of fortune. But for him—unprepared and caught off guard—it was a sentence of death.

No! He refused to accept that!

Emery's instincts screamed at him, a primal warning of impending doom. Gritting his teeth, he funneled the last of his strength into his defenses. The Elysian roots surged from his vembrace, forming a protective cocoon around him, their golden veins pulsating with life. At the same time, his Twilight Form flared to its maximum, his body engulfed in a swirling maelstrom of darkness and light. Every ounce of power he possessed was pushed to its limit—there was no retreat, only survival.

Then—

BOOOOOOOM!!!