Veil of the Shattered Heavens

Xuan Li stepped out of his block, his sword in hand, standing tall despite the countless battles etched into his bloodied past. He now faced the monster, its hulking form trembling slightly. After fighting Xuan Li relentlessly for a month, a flicker of fear had begun to creep into the beast's primal instincts.

Taking a deep breath, Xuan Li's voice rang out, calm yet taunting, "Hey, where did all that ferocity of yours go? Don't tell me you're getting bored."

The monster's eyes flared with rage, its massive body tensing as a low growl rumbled from its throats.

Xuan Li smirked, the hint of a challenge lighting up his features. "No? Then how about I make this a bit more interesting for you?"

The beast let out a thunderous roar, shaking the entire block with its fury. The sound reverberated through the air, raw and primal, as if to say it would not tolerate such mockery.

"That's more like it," Xuan Li said, his smirk widening. "Now you're back in the game. Shall we start?"

Without waiting for a response, Xuan Li raised his sword high. The air around him grew heavy as cosmic energy began to swirl. At first, it was a gentle ripple, but with each passing moment, it intensified, spiraling into a storm of light and power. The energy grew brighter, pulsating like the heartbeat of the cosmos itself.

Then, with a resonating hum, the entire block transformed. Fine lines of cosmic energy emerged from Xuan Li, spreading outward in intricate, snowflake-like patterns. The formation expanded, breathtaking in its complexity, with Xuan Li at its center.

The monster paused, its ferocity momentarily quelled by the overwhelming force enveloping it.

Xuan Li's body was fully covered by the glowing lines, his form almost ethereal. The same patterns traced along his sword, which now radiated an aura of undeniable dominance. The air around him shimmered, vibrating with absolute power.

The monstrous beast, now trapped within the boundaries of the formation, snarled in defiance, but its movements had already slowed. It was no longer just facing Xuan Li—it was now a part of his ultimate domain.

The edges of the formation pulsed with energy, the lines glowing brighter as Xuan Li locked eyes with the beast.

"Welcome," he said, his voice cold and unyielding, "to my Absolute Space: Domination of Chaos."

The monster let out a furious roar, its massive body pulsating with a malice-filled red and black aura. The air around it grew heavy, forming a chaotic storm of energy. Flames ignited along its torso, glowing with terrifying intensity, and its six heads opened wide, unleashing torrents of high-intensity fire that tore through the air, converging on Xuan Li.

Xuan Li, standing amidst the chaos, sighed softly, his tone calm and commanding. "Don't you understand? This is my domain. Here, everything bends to my will. Your attacks… are meaningless."

The flames engulfed Xuan Li, a blinding inferno consuming him entirely. But within moments, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers with a crisp sound. The intricate lines of cosmic energy etched across the block glowed vividly, and with a resonant hum, the flames dissolved into harmless wisps. Even the monstrous aura surrounding the beast was stripped away, leaving it vulnerable.

The monster howled in rage, its primal instincts driving it forward. Despite the oppressive formation, it charged toward Xuan Li, its claws outstretched. Yet its movements were slowed, suppressed by the overwhelming force of the cosmic lines.

Xuan Li remained still, his gaze unwavering, as the beast's massive claw came down upon him. A thunderous crash echoed through the block, but it was not Xuan Li who cried out. Instead, the monster let out a deafening, pain-filled scream. Its claw had been abruptly torn apart, ripped asunder by the relentless precision of the cosmic formation.

However, the monster's regenerative abilities kicked in, and within moments, a new claw formed, sharp and deadly as ever. Xuan Li, unfazed, let out a soft sigh.

The fine lines of cosmic energy covering the entire area began to glow even brighter, pulsating with a rhythm that matched Xuan Li's steady breath. A hum, low and resonant, echoed throughout the block, carrying an undeniable sense of finality.

The cosmic energy surrounding the area began to converge, flowing toward Xuan Li like rivers of starlight. Every thread, every line, emitted its power, amplifying the radiance of his form. His blade now shone like the heart of a star, a weapon of pure, condensed cosmic power.

Xuan Li gripped his sword tightly, the energy within it reaching its peak. His voice was cold and steady as he spoke to the monstrous beast.

"You know," Xuan Li began, his voice laced with pain and determination as he stared down the beast. "While I was creating this technique, the most difficult part wasn't forming the domain—it was devising the finishing blow. That's when Master enlightened me..."

He gritted his teeth, his breath ragged as blood streamed from his eyes and ears, the immense burden of the technique wreaking havoc on his body. "He said... 'The slightest imbalance in the formation can cause an overwhelming release of cosmic energy that destroys everything.' Now..."

Xuan Li's gaze sharpened, locking onto the monster, which hesitated, sensing impending doom. His voice carried a commanding, ego-filled tone. "Behold my ultimate technique, you miserable beast!"

With that, Xuan Li drove his blade into the very center of his snowflake formation.

A sudden tremor shook the ground beneath him, and an earth-shattering thunderclap echoed through the Tomb of the Forgotten Gods. The intricate lines of cosmic energy converged in a blinding explosion of light, creating a massive pillar of energy that tore through the ground and pierced the heavens. The sheer force obliterated everything in its path, unleashing hurricanes of cosmic wind, roaring thunder, and spiraling tornadoes that circled the energy pillar.

The monster's roar was drowned out, its existence consumed by the overwhelming release of cosmic energy. The area where it once stood was reduced to a smoldering crater, the ground fractured and glowing with molten magma.

As the chaos settled, Xuan Li stood in the aftermath, his body trembling, the cosmic lines that once covered him fading away. The unbearable pain surged through him, threatening to drag him into unconsciousness. But even as his body screamed in agony, a smile spread across his bloodied face.

"I did it," he thought, pride swelling within him despite the excruciating cost. "I created something... truly extraordinary."

At that moment, the air shimmered, and a figure emerged from the locket around his neck. It was Verdris, his master. His face bore a blank expression, but a small, approving smile curled at his lips.

"Well done, disciple," Verdris said, his voice calm yet carrying an undertone of genuine admiration. "You've created a very interesting technique."

But inwardly, Verdris mused, his thoughts betraying his composure. What an absolute monstrous genius this boy is... The greater the adversity, the more terrifying he becomes. Haha… this child is destined for greatness.

Xuan Li, exhausted and broken, gave a faint nod, his smile unwavering. For now, he had proven himself—not just to his master, but to the heavens themselves.