The Celestial Player: Conquering the Tower of Gods

Chapter 11: The Last Stand

The floating battlefield trembled as the Celestial Guardian unleashed its full power. The air crackled with divine energy, and the weight of its presence was enough to crush weaker players.

> [Trial Time Remaining: 2 Hours]

[Surviving Players: 674,312]

Another 38,000 players had fallen in the last few minutes.

Jin clenched his fists, the golden glow of his copied skill—Divine Blade—still flickering around his hands. He had managed to push the Guardian back once, but now it was adapting.

And that was dangerous.

"Jin! Move!"

Aerin's voice snapped him back to reality just as a celestial spear of pure light descended from above.

BOOM!

Jin barely dodged, rolling to the side as the impact sent out a devastating shockwave, reducing the stone floor beneath it to dust.

The Guardian floated above them, its massive golden wings unfurled, eyes glowing with unreadable judgment.

> [Adjusting Power to Match the Worthy Challenger…]

Combat level increased. New abilities unlocked.

Jin's instincts screamed. This thing wasn't just a boss—it was learning.

We need to finish this before it adapts too much.

And then, the Guardian moved.

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The Celestial Guardian's Awakening

The Guardian raised its sword, and the sky itself split apart.

> [Divine Annihilation: Celestial Storm]

Blades of pure energy rained from the heavens, cutting through the battlefield like divine punishment.

Players screamed as hundreds were struck down instantly.

> [Surviving Players: 603,128]

Jin gritted his teeth. I can't just react—I have to counter.

He activated Phantom Stride, dodging between the falling swords, feeling the heat of celestial energy just inches from his skin.

Aerin, moving just as fast, flickered beside him. "We need a strategy!"

Jin's mind raced. If we attack head-on, we'll just get wiped out.

And then it hit him.

The Guardian is a being of order. But I'm the glitch.

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Jin's Unpredictable Attack

Jin deactivated Phantom Stride mid-movement, breaking his own momentum in an instant.

The Guardian, expecting him to move predictably, swung its blade in the wrong direction.

Jin seized the opening.

> [Skill Activated: Divine Blade]

[Skill Activated: Crimson Overdrive]

Golden and red energy surged through his fist as he launched forward with a devastating punch.

CRACK!

For the first time, the Guardian's armor cracked.

The system's voice glitched.

> [ERROR: Guardian Integrity Compromised]

[WARNING: Anomaly Detected]

Jin smirked. "Yeah, I tend to break things."

The Guardian let out a soundless roar, its wings flaring open as it prepared its next attack.

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The Final Clash

The remaining players, seeing the Guardian actually injured, rallied behind Jin.

Darius Bloodfang charged, his massive axe coated in flaming energy.

Vincent Albrecht summoned a holy spear, launching it toward the Guardian's exposed wound.

Raven darted through the shadows, aiming for another weak point.

Jin and Aerin led the final strike.

> [Skill Fusion Unlocked: Celestial Overdrive]

Combining divine energy and raw power, this technique delivers a strike capable of breaking celestial defenses.

Jin's entire arm burned with golden-red light as he rocketed forward.

The Guardian swung its sword down—

But Jin didn't dodge.

He met the attack head-on.

> [Celestial Overdrive: FINAL STRIKE]

BOOOOOOOM!

A shockwave ripped through the arena as Jin's punch connected with the Guardian's core. The sheer force of the impact shattered the divine being's defenses.

The Guardian's massive form trembled, cracks forming all across its body.

> [SYSTEM OVERRIDE DETECTED]

[THE CELESTIAL GUARDIAN HAS BEEN DEFEATED.]

And then—it collapsed.

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The Trial Ends

The battlefield fell silent.

The remaining survivors stood frozen, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

Then, the system's voice echoed.

> [FINAL TRIAL COMPLETE.]

[Surviving Players: 487,904]

[You have been deemed worthy.]

The Tower shook violently.

And before Jin could even process what was happening—

A new gate appeared.

It was massive, carved from a metal that radiated ancient energy. Unlike the previous trials, this one didn't just lead to another floor.

It led beyond.

The system spoke again, its voice softer now.

> [Welcome, Chosen Ones. The Real Tower Begins Now.]

Jin's eyes widened.

What…? This wasn't even the real Tower yet?

And with that, the gate opened.

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End of Chapter 11