Chapter 265 - Disturbance Among The Celestials {5} Duel Inside The Realm Of Chaos (1/2)
The space between worlds, the emptiness in the multiverse. You might expect this space to be just that, empty. But, it is, unfortunately, the opposite of that. That space is what Amell refers to as the Realm of Chaos. It's filled with chaotic energy that if it should appear in most worlds, it would destroy that world in just a matter of years, and if a more substantial amount of chaotic energy leaked into any world, it might just take days or hours for total annihilation to occur.
This was the realm chosen by Amell for the dual to take place. When the rift opened up and they both walked into the realm, their bodies were assaulted by all the powerful and chaotic energy that existed within. For the majority of people, stepping into this realm would kill you instantly, but these two brushed it off like it was nothing. You could say this realm was deadly for mortals but child's play for Celestial beings like the man who came to challenge Amell.
This realm was the space between everything in existence, and if you world-travelled you would come across this place more than once. Amell's eyes scanned the horrific and brutal environment that now surrounded him on all sides. Inside here you would find nothing but death and despair, yet Amell found this place to be empowering, something in here was giving him power.
”Do you feel it? The calling of our home?” He turned to Amell with a calming attitude.
”What are you talking about?”
”You must have questioned yourself for a long time now. Are you mortal or not? The answer is no, you are not!” His smile turned smug, and he enjoyed having Amell wrapped around his little finger, which Amell could do nothing about. He knew more about the truth of the multiverse and he was stronger than him. Amell was at his mercy, even though it didn't look like it.
”I suppose you have an answer to all my questions?” Amell closed the rift and placed his hands behind his back. ”As long as this is not a plot to get out of this fight, go ahead and tell me what I am.” For two hundred years, Amell had asked this question and was this the moment when he would get it answered.
”I would not dare to do that. We Celestials have integrity. A promise made is a promise fulfilled.” He looked more serious now, which served to emphasis the point that he was serious about it.
”You are what we call half-celestial. You are not mortal, yet you aren't fully Celestial yet. You are in the process of becoming one of us.”
”Well, thanks for clearing that up for me. But, it would help if you explained to me what the hell a Celestial is? Are you gods?”
”Some do see us that way, but that is only for the ignorant, which is most of existence.”
”We are Celestials, which is nothing more than a fancy word for mortals that have transcended their own mortality.”
”Are you claiming that all Celestials are former mortals?”
”That is right! The council chairman was the first one to transcend, countless aeon's ago. Some speculate he is as old as the Celestial realm itself. Though no one really knows.” He explained in awe.
”This is quite a lot to take in. I only have one last question.”
”Ask away!”
”What is the name of the soon-to-be-dead Celestial standing before me.” Amell looked deep into his opponent's eyes with nothing but the pure unadulterated rage inside his own.
”Zamza. Captain of the fourth district of the twenty-fourth Lord City of the Celestial Realm.” Zamza performed a proper bow, it showed quite clearly that he was well versed in noble society.
”Zamza, I would not have killed you if you did not hurt my daughter, but since you did, I will be true to my promise and rip you to pieces.” A sword-slash travelling close to the speed of light traversed the distance between them. It was Amell that had drawn his sword, but Zamza wasn't like anyone he had ever faced before. He disappeared and a slap on the face sent Amell flying.
”Do not mistake me for a common mortal. You will have to do better than that.” He vanished again, and Amell was still flying, he was unable to stop himself. The force he got hit with was something he had never experienced before. Zamza landed another successful punch and the sound of Amell's ribs breaking sounded out.
”Is this all you got? I hope not,” Zamza sent out his hair and grabbed onto Amell and dragged him back towards him. ”I ask that you please survive this one. It has been a while since I fought someone, and I am very bored.” His hand lit up in white energy and he punched Amell once again. But, this time his punch didn't connect as he thought. Amell's body went imaginable at the last possible second and he went straight through Zamza. When he came out on the other side, he delivered a backwards kick that struck Zamza right in the head.
”You broke my rib. Congratulations, for you, are the first one to injure me, and you will be the first one to experience my full power.” Amell drew his golden sword, and with it came the release of his entire aura. The vast majority of this part of the Chaos realm started shaking violently.
”Get up!” He spoke apathetically.
”I judged you too quickly!” Zamza pulled out one string of his hair and it transformed into a pale-white plain-looking sword. No more chit chat, they both disappeared and thousands of explosions occurred in seconds, and flashes of gold and white appeared in the centre of these explosions. This was fighting beyond any level Amell had ever been apart of.
”You are not experienced enough!” Zamza said calmly as his pale-white sword cut open Amell's chest once again. ”You are so used to playing around with mortals that you simply can not handle opponents on even your own level. Do you not know that carelessness is what kills most Celestials.” He delivered a kick and Amell vomited out a handful of blood as he was sent flying. Zamza appeared by him and pierced his chest with his sword.