The Thearchs looked at each other, and the only conclusion they came up with was that Zatiel's full power was so much higher than theirs they could not even measure it. That realization made a somber expression appear on their faces since the Beyonder's strength was no less than the Leader of the Daybreak Universe.
Heinz, Dante, En, and the rest of the Sacred Kings, along with the Six Daybreak Champions, noticed the look in the Thearchs but did not say a word and vowed. Their combined power could barely match that of a Peak Omnipotent Paragon, so the sole intent in their souls was to grant as much power to the future formation so they could at least drain an iota of the Beyonder's energy.
Even if it was just 1%, the Sacred King and Daybreak Champions were ready to ignite every particle of their Primordial Essence and accept non-existence.
''Master, we are ready. Please engrave the battle-rune formation into our souls so we can fuse into a single entity capable of harming the Beyoder.''
Ezequiel's face was full of resolution as he uttered those words, ready to take the engraving into his soul, letting go of his ego and mind in order to become a weapon powerful enough to harm the Beyonder.
The Emptiness Thearch was not alone since the same resolution could be seen in the Orgullo, Venganza, the Sacred Kings, and Daybreak Champions.
Zatiel could not help but smile as he saw the resolution in the seventeen warriors before him.
"It is an honor to have gained the respect and devotion of people like you. I am happy knowing you will protect and guide the Daybreak Universe from now on."
Ezequiel, Venganza, Orgullo, and the others were confused as they heard those words. Although Zatiel did not say it, they all understood that the plan to face the Beyonder meant their deaths, giving the Samsara Thearch a better chance for victory.
Zatiel saw their confusion but only continued smiling as he waved his hand, making dozens of people appear before him.
All those that appeared were people who had an important role in Zatiel's life, from the moment he opened his eyes after his death as the Incarnation of Death and Destruction to his ascension as an Empyrean Paragon of the Verse.
Sophia, Zitra, Aurora, and Noah were among the people that appeared. The family of the Samsara Thearch were confused as they looked around, but soon, their eyes focused on Zatiel, like those of everybody else.
"Throughout my life, I have seen wonders that are impossible to describe with words. I have witnessed civilization rise and fall; worlds crumble to dust that, over the course of billions of years, became new starts, and an entire universe emerging from nothing more than pure thought."
Despite the confusion that assaulted all those present, Zatiel's words had such a powerful intent that they could do nothing but look at him in wonder and silence.
"One would think that grandeur would make everyday life pointless, but it is the exact opposite. Having witnessed the might of the Verse, I came to realize that true beauty and meaning are in the small interactions we have with those who were by our side during our journey."
Zatiel made a pause at this point as his eyes went to his wives and children.
"Having reached the peak of this Verse and interacting with others like myself, I have come to wonder about the meaning of life itself. It is truly all about growing stronger, pushing our destiny forward, exploring the different Verses, and raising our stand in the eyes of The Creator?"
The intent and meaning behind those words were so profound that they pushed the minds of the people present into a state of trance, but there were three that managed to overcome it.
Ezequiel, Venganza, and Orgullo had felt something wrong from the moment they witnessed Zatiel, and that feeling rose to the extreme when they saw this one summoning all those important people.
Suddenly, the eyes of the three Thearchs grew sharp as they looked into the distance.
"NO!"
Ezequiel shouted as his voice woke everybody, only to see him drawing the origin energy of the entire universe into his right arm and flashing into the highest sky.
The Emptiness Thearch was not alone since the Revenge Thearch and Pride Thearch were by his side, both making their Depravita Aura explode as they took their halberd and spear out.
Confusion and shock appeared in the eyes of the people present as they saw the three Thearchs using all their power as they struck the Daybreak Universe's Cosmic Wall.
The trio's behavior made no sense since the Cosmic Wall would not stop them, and their attack would only disperse in the Emptiness.
At least, that was what should have happened. Still, to everybody's surprise, the combined attack of Ezequiel, Venganza, and Orgullo landed straight into the Cosmic Wall, making cracks that extended for hundreds of millions of light years.
The trio were careful not to allow their energy and power to run rampant, not to hurt the people that Zatiel had summoned. However, there was no need for it since the Daybreak Universe acted, sealing space around them so as to avoid collateral damage.
Zatiel looked at the trio, and a small smile appeared as he softly shook his head.
"It is pointless. You can not reach me."
Ezequiel's face grew pale as he heard those words, but he just clenched his teeth and carried on with his strikes, punching the Cosmic Wall with so much strength that his fists began to bleed.
The madness in the heart of Orgullo and Venganza was not any less than the one inside Ezequiel's as they struck the Cosmic Wall with everything they had.
The Sacred Kings, Daybreak Champions, and everybody else saw that but did not understand why the Thearchs were so eager to break through the Cosmic Wall and leave the Daybreak Universe.
"WHY!?"
Ezequiel shouted as he kept hammering the Cosmic Wall as a sense of urgency and dread assaulted his heart and soul.
Never in his life did the Emptiness Thearch feel so afraid and so furious toward his own weakness.
"Why did you go alone!?"
Shock and realization appeared in the eyes of the Sacred Kings and Daybreak Warriors as they stared at Zatiel and understood it was just an energy incarnation.
