Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

After walking for what felt like an eternity, Reign suddenly found himself immersed in a river of energy—a surreal sight where vibrant streams of power flowed in place of water.

It felt as though he had entered a realm where the essence of reality was stitched together from pure energy, a place where the normal laws of nature no longer applied.

The river stretched endlessly before him, disappearing into a vast nothingness on either side, where complete darkness waited.

It was so deep that when he stared into it, a chilling fear washed over him, as if he might be swallowed whole.

His instinct warned him to stay within the river's bounds, or risk getting killed.

Behind him, the river continued its course, which meant he hadn't started at the beginning .

'I guess I should head forward? Or maybe this is a trick, and I should walk back?'

After weighing his options, he decided to move ahead. Walking against the current felt risky, and he hoped that following the flow would lead him to some answers.

One reason for his decision was the translation he had read at the gate: "It is a path of truth, one that begins with clarity but stretches into the infinite."

Infinite means endless, he reminded himself. If that was true, then moving forward and following the endless current of the river was the right choice.

As he moved further into the river, an odd sense of familiarity washed over him.

He could feel the presence of various types of energy surrounding him, each current resonating within him in a way that was both comforting and invigorating.

It felt as if the energies were alive, reaching out to him, but he soon noticed that some he expected to find were missing.

As he focused on his senses, he realized that the absent energies were the ones he didn't have access to in this second body or in his original one.

'Could it be that only the energies I'm familiar with show up in this river? Does that mean everyone walks a different path?' he pondered, the thought sparking curiosity in his mind.

'This whole river might be a clue after. '

'I thought this would just lead me just to the seed, but could there be something more here?'

"System, can you analyze this river?"

The system pop up, its familiar interface glowing as it began its analysis.

[System: Analyzing ]

[System: Analyzing ]

[System: Analyzing ]

As expected, it confirmed that the energy surrounding him resonated with his own—or, to be precise, with the energy he had experience using.

This meant that it was possible he was walking a different path compared to others.

"System, is there anything you find odd about these energies?"

[The purity is at its peak, but the quantity of each energy increases the further the host moves forward,]

"Wait... So does this mean this place actually has an endpoint?"

[According to the data, if the host continues to move forward, the concentration of energy will reach a point where it could solidify, assuming all variables remain consistent,]

"That's good news," He was elated.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

If it weren't for the system, the uncertainty of just moving without knowing whether this place had an end would have taken a greater toll on his mind than on his body.

The system's confirmation served as a strong motivator for him.

Without wasting any more time, he quickened his pace, breaking into a run.

SWOOOOSH!

He moved like a blur; he might had gotten weaker, but he was still really fast.

Unfortunately, the energy on the river couldn't be absorbed, so he had to be mindful of his energy consumption.

He finally stopped after running at top speed for over 3 hours

If this had been before his weakened state, he could have sustained the pace for more than 24 hours without stopping, a reminder of just how much power he had lost.

Sitting down, he began to breathe deeply to regain some of his strength. He noticed that the concentration of energy had increased slightly, but at this rate, it would take him months to reach a solid state.

While he was deep in thought, he decided to check if he could perform a soul transfer, but it was futile; he found himself completely blocked, just as he had feared.

'So I'm backed into a corner; I can only move forward,' he sighed .

But at the same time, a thrill coursed through his mind.

Now that he was at risk of being killed, his thoughts felt sharper and clearer.

If he was honest with himself, he had become too impulsive and complacent during the trials, treating this body more like a video game character than his own.

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A month later, in Green Valley City.

The pillar of light had completely vanished, but the gaping hole it had torn in the ground remained.

Surrounding it were multiple military bases, tanks, and heavy-duty weapons.

Because of what had happened, the city had become the center of attention, with forces from both the human side and demons gathering in the area.

Demon Kings, who were rarely seen, were rumored to be here.

But this was not the only power now present in this place. Hidden from view, other forces had also gathered, their intentions were unclear.

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"Are you sure that pillar leads to the Seed?" a woman with blonde hair and round blue eyes asked, her gaze fixed on the city outside the large window of their luxurious hotel room.

She stood close to a male figure dressed in a pristine white coat, his long blonde hair tied back in a knot and his tantalizing blue eyes made him look exceptionally attractive.

"It has to," he replied confidently. "All the signs point to it. We can't let this opportunity slip away."

She studied the huge hole in the distance, its remnants still glowing faintly against the darkening sky.

"I just hope we're not making a mistake by rushing into this. This place is too dangerous," she said, her voice tinged with concern. "There are so many powerful people around, and if we're not careful..."

She trailed off, her gaze drifting back to the huge hole on the ground.

"We'll be careful," he replied, his tone firm but gentle.