Memory of Heaven:Romance Written By Fate Through Beyond Infinity Time-Chapter 404 Triple Time Clash — Spiral, Lightning, and Forgotten Beginnings

Chapter 404 - 404 Triple Time Clash — Spiral, Lightning, and Forgotten Beginnings

The Omega Sky has been destroyed.

What remains is an unnamed open space, a realm where time and will collide without boundaries. In the midst of this whirlpool of emptiness, two forces now devour each other: Chronos, the true god of time who refuses to accept an end, and Rui-Qayin, a fusion of man and an ancient curse who has agreed to fight as one entity.

Meanwhile, in the distance, two remaining lights—Joanna and Zeus—struggle to access the Absolute Time Core, which hangs in the very heart of Chronos: a colossal black-gold crystal that governs the course of all cause and effect in this universe.

If the core is damaged, all of reality will vanish.

"Time stands still!" Rui-Qayin shouted, her voice echoing as if it were bending the currents of time around her.

In the next moment, before Chronos, a mass of dark blue energy unfurled, grasping the power of time within an invisible circle. Mysterious clouds coiled around it, unleashing brilliant flashes of lightning and thunderous sounds, as if night had suddenly fallen. The space surrounding him distorted, every particle in the atmosphere vibrating in response to his command. A void took shape, a black sphere expanding, drawing light and color into the darkness encasing Rui-Qayin.

In the next moment, before Chronos, a mass of dark blue energy unfurled, grasping the power of time within an invisible circle. Mysterious clouds coiled around it, unleashing brilliant flashes of lightning and thunderous sounds, as if the universe itself fought relentlessly.

"Stop this, Rui-Qayin!" Chronos shouted, his voice trembling as if trapped within a disrupted flow of time.

"I will not allow everything to end," Rui-Qayin replied, her fearless voice filling the empty space. The moment was charged with a roar and fierce winds, sweeping everything around her, creating a terrifying shroud of energy.

Chronos struggled to respond, his fingers raised as an ancient symbol appeared within his golden aura. "The power of time, return to me!" As he uttered his incantation, blinding golden light exploded from his palm.

As this occurred, the fractured dark sky seemed to split open, illuminated by the sacred light emanating from Chronos, creating vibrant flashes of color. The energy whirled and danced, showcasing images of the past when glory and destruction intertwined. With each echo of the incantation, the dimensions appeared to tremble, producing a rumbling sound akin to an earthquake that shook the very foundations of reality.

Rui felt a chilling aura enveloping her body, as if time flowed in reverse. The noise of each passing second filled the sky, creating a confusing moment of silence before everything slowly returned to normal. A flash could be seen at the edge of the horizon—Chronos' attempt to reopen the pathway of time.

Rui's body underwent a complete transformation: a spiral aura encircled her, glimmering with unreadable patterns, while her footsteps left behind shadows that cleaved through time. Qayin's wings emanated an aura of emptiness but did not erase anything—instead, they absorbed the enemy's possibilities to conjure new choices.

Chronos raised both hands— the massive clock on his shoulder turned backward, cleaving through dimensions.

"Erasure Cascade: The Undoing Hymn"

This magic reverses all techniques and efforts made within the last five seconds. For anyone affected, all their actions will be considered as if they never occurred.

As the incantation is spoken, the air around Rui trembles, as if being drawn into a profound emptiness. Dark purple waves of energy swirl around him, forming a spiral that seems capable of absorbing light. An intense beam radiates from his figure, distorting the entire environment, as if teetering on the brink of two dimensions. Each second feels elongated as the threads of time are pulled back.

Yet Rui has anticipated the movement. She closes her eyes and summons her forbidden cultivation technique, now empowered by Qayin:

「無念重返・空廻心斬」

Wú Niàn Chóng Fǎn — Kōng Huí Xīn Zhǎn

(No Thought Return — The Empty-Spinning Heart Slash)

With a full rotation of her body, Rui sliced through time from within. She struck at the origin point of "Undoing Hymn," causing Chronos's attack to fail to materialize. Instantly, the air around Rui vibrated, waves of energy shimmering like light swirling around her. The backdrop of the world seemed to be pulled backward, illustrating a distorted perception of time that created the illusion of multiple timelines intersecting.

The body of Chronos creaked.

For the first time, the god of time was one step behind. The horizon darkened as though time had come to a standstill, allowing silence to seep into the soul. As the flow of time shifted, a rumbling sound buzzed, adding to the tension that transcended dimensions. Each tick of Chronos's clock grew heavier, signifying the unexpected delay.

Meanwhile, Joanna soared through the web of time enveloping the Absolute Core. Each strand represented a different version of herself—one Joanna who surrendered, one who burned the world, and one who chose to die for Jeanne. She had to reject them all.

Zeus followed closely behind, swinging his lightning and obliterating paths that had turned into memories. The thunderous crack of lightning pierced the darkness, illuminating a road filled with dark recollections. The air felt fresher as the god breached the barrier binding the dimensions, signifying an unstoppable bravery and strength.

"How can you live in a place like this, Joanna?" Zeus asked, channeling energy into his lightning.

Joanna replied, her gaze unwavering:

"I have never lived here, Zeus. I simply... never left."

Seeing the threat to the core, Chronos seethed.

He opened the face of his clock, revealing the tangled branches of time: the roots of history binding the ancient gods, wills that had been erased, and even the spark of Chaos itself. With each unfolding, the light emanating from within created a vortex, drawing in everything around it. Threads of light danced with vibrant colors, enhancing the eerie sense that time itself was moaning in fear.

"Endroot Manifestation: Tree of Time's Wrath."

As soon as the incantation was spoken, roots spread through space and time with a terrifying burst of energy. The growing branches not only manifested in physical form but also transformed the surrounding imagery into fragments of history that screamed. The sounds around formed a chilling symphony, seeping into the soul of every onlooker, awakening the realization that they stood on the brink of unveiled history.

From its body grew a tree with thousands of branches, each releasing a version of Chronos from different moments in time—Young Chronos, Wounded Chronos, Chronos with Jeanne's face, even the smiling Chronos like a father, representing the myriad possibilities and choices throughout his life.

All of them attacked Rui simultaneously.

Rui fell silent. Within his soul, Qayin murmured:

"This... is too much."

"You can give up. But I will not stop. Not after we agreed."

Rui lowered his head for a moment, then opened his eyes.

「七天無明・斬輪滅界」

Qī Tiān Wú Míng — Zhǎn Lún Miè Jiè

(Seven Skies Without Names — Blade of World-Destruction Spinning)

Aura of seven spirals emerged behind Rui, each filled with a sacrifice: a deceased mother, a lost village, Jeanne engulfed in flames, Joanna's tears, the lonely voice of Qayin...

With a single shout, Rui swung all the spirals toward the branches of time.

The explosion of will shattered all the images of Chronos's past.

Meanwhile, a blinding light flooded the room, creating long shadows on the surrounding walls. The spirals spun like cups of magma, radiating hues of red and gold, seemingly alive and dancing to the rhythm of thunder. A sharp wind swept by, causing vibrations in the air, and pieces of dimension began to split like glass. The sharp scent of pure energy pierced the nostrils, merging profound feelings of hope and fear.

Joanna finally touched the crystal of time.

Inside, she saw—not the past, nor the future, but an alternative reality: a world where Jeanne remained alive, a place where Rui did not harbor Qayin, and where the Black Sun never existed.

A soft beam of light shimmered from the crystal, creating a beautiful spectrum that was enticing. However, in that moment, Joanna felt a chill run down her spine, as though something was trying to pull her into another dimension: a world where she could embrace Jeanne without pain. The temperature around her felt constricting, like the dawn's dew beginning to touch her skin, signaling a profound choice.

Her tears flowed.

Zeus grasped her shoulder.

"You can take it. But this world will be a false one."

Joanna stared tremulously and then shook her head.

"If I do that... then we all become shadows of a world that never chose."

With the light from Michael, she locked the core and began to stabilize it. The light radiating from Michael emitted a golden aura that flooded the space around them, as if time and space were vibrating in harmony, presenting the necessary balance in the ongoing battle.

Chronos roared. His half-collapsed body transformed into liquid clock waves, attempting to engulf all of reality and reabsorb the core of time. The floating clocks around him vibrated with a bitter chime, creating a resonance in the dimension that emitted a dark aura. The echoes from Chronos's body reverberated, as if time itself were struggling to determine the direction to take.

"Time Absolute: Reformat Universe Zero," Chronos proclaimed with unwavering determination, signaling his readiness to take bold steps to preserve the reality he had safeguarded for thousands of years.

Rui ascended into the air, blood oozing from every pore. Each drop of her blood sparkled like stars against the night sky, illuminating the darkness that enveloped them. As she soared, a noticeable vibration rippled through the air, as if the entire world resisted her ascent.

"Joanna! Zeus! Guard the core!"

She summoned Qayin's final strength, consolidating it into a singular form:

「終輪爆舞・無界崩」

Zhōng Lún Bào Wǔ — Wú Jiè Bēng

(The Final Spiral Explosion Dance — Destruction Without Worlds)

As soon as the incantation was uttered, a whirlwind of energy spun and exploded around her, radiating a blinding light. The space around her seemed to tremble, distorted by an extraordinary power. Waves of luminous energy surged toward Chronos, creating a vibrant shimmer and a series of swirling patterns that resembled a flower blooming quickly before being forced to wilt.

Chronos welcomed it. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, and every creature nearby could not tear their gaze away from the unfolding battle.

The two powers collided. With a thunderous roar, waves of energy crashed into each other, emitting an incredibly bright flash of light as if all dimensions around them vibrated with imminent danger. A whirlwind of energy whipped around, creating a fierce wind that struck their faces, carrying the scent of blood and sparks of fire.

And the world held its breath.