Void Beetle Evolution Guide

The spiraling, contracting branches form the sharp spearhead, and the long handle has a naturally curved arc. Although its design is primitive and wild, the Wild Hunt has no doubt about its power.

Life and death, two completely different energies, flowed through the branches. This was a masterpiece crafted with all its might by the Resilient Foundation, an artifact that even Bervis could not destroy. Conversely, it was also one of the very few weapons that could break through defenses and pose a threat to the Queen.

"Is this why Cassiopeia told me not to use the rune bomb?" Kai'Sa drew her spear. This weapon could indeed wound Bervis, but it was unlikely to turn the tide of the battle.

At this moment, she couldn't care less about anything else. Seeing Bervis's massive figure slide out from the wound in the sky, she immediately went to support Syndra.

As soon as she stepped out of the portal, Kai'Sa saw Syndra plummeting from the sky into the sea. She caught Syndra and pulled her away from danger before the fish could devour her.

There was nowhere left to land on the pale purple sea. The sun disk sank to the bottom of the crater, and the destroyed war machines left no floating wreckage. Because they were clones created by Katarina, they disappeared along with the runes after she lost control of them.

Fortunately, the carcass of a giant jellyfish struck dead by lightning was floating on the sea not far away. Kai'Sa dragged Syndra onto a platform that left a crater with every step. As soon as they got ashore, Syndra started vomiting water and coughing, but Kai'Sa was busy dealing with the relentless swarm of fish and couldn't attend to her for the time being.

"Are you alright, Syndra! What happened to Cassiopeia saying not to activate the bombs? Hey, cheer up!" The hovering plasma missiles brought scorching destruction to the enemy, and Kai'Sa turned to check on Syndra's condition.

Seeing that Syndra did not react, Kaisa patted her back a few times before noticing that the seawater she had just vomited was bloody, and blood was slowly seeping from deep inside her ear canals, but it was difficult to see because the bloodstains had been washed away by the seawater.

Syndra was bleeding from all seven orifices from the Queen's roar and couldn't hear what Kai'Sa was saying at all. Wild Hunt transmitted her question directly into Syndra's mind, and the latter immediately went berserk after hearing it.

"What the hell are you doing? Why didn't you use the bomb sooner! You didn't tell me anything, and now you're asking me?!"

The two were verbally abused, and Syndra was clearly furious. Kai'Sa hesitated, her thoughts now turned to something more: she wanted to use a bomb but was forbidden by Cassiopeia, and she wanted to know the point of doing so.

A massive shadow loomed over the two of them. The magnificent, manta ray-like body of Piervis blocked out the sky, shrouding everything beneath her translucent wing membrane. Veins briefly lit up, casting a ghastly purple light on their faces.

"Daughter of the Void, I regret to inform you that I have given you false hope. I am aware of your so-called 'trump cards,' and frankly, there is no way you can kill me by detonating runes." The Queen's words, layered upon layered, exploded in their ears like thunder, and she pronounced their death sentence with unwavering certainty.

While a rune bomb can indeed kill the Void Queen if she is caught off guard, it is wishful thinking once she is on guard.

"I told you, you are powerless to offer even the bare minimum of resistance. The instant the bomb exploded, I was already a hundred miles away. And you, you can only stay here and wait to die." As her words fell, the Queen's wings unleashed a storm of energy.

A dark purple storm raged, enveloping the entire pale purple sea like a shroud, as if the sky had been turned upside down, plunging everything into darkness. In the chaos, the Empress's body shone even brighter, possessing a terrifying beauty.

Kai'Sa and the Wild Hunt were then horrified to discover that the Queen had completely sealed off this space. No matter what they did, they couldn't leave the storm zone or bring anyone in. They were trapped.

"Kasha—" Bervis's many voices rang out in unison, loudly questioning, "So, you still want to die with me?"

Chapter 717 The End of All Things

Bervis never hides his hostility and purpose, which stems from his extreme confidence in his own strength. He is convinced that Kaisa cannot put up any effective resistance and cannot change the outcome.

Kaisa's face darkened, her anger rising, and her launcher heated up. But looking at the terrifying, towering object above her, a wave of despair and helplessness washed over her.

She knew that Pierre Verves never intimidated anyone; that was just how the Empress spoke. Any words that made you feel threatened were simply her cold, hard statement of reality.

At this moment, a storm was raging in Kassa's mind. She had to make the right choice under the Queen's judgment and find a glimmer of hope.

But now even the rune bombs can't do anything to Bervis, so how can she possibly defeat them? Does Cassiopeia's predetermined fate for them be surrender? [The rest of the text appears to be nonsensical and unrelated to the previous sentences.]

—Cassiopeia has looked through tens of thousands of endings using the Overlord Rune, but still can't find a way to kill Bervis. So should she give up?

No, it shouldn't be like this. If the outcome was surrender, why did she have to die in vain and deliberately expose the bomb? Wouldn't it have been better to feign surrender and find an opportunity to detonate the bomb?

Therefore, it is clear that Cassiopeia left them with a way to break the deadlock, hope rather than despair. She shouldn't doubt Cassiopeia's decision; that cunning woman would never do something so foolish. She should never doubt Cassiopeia's mind.

“I will not admit defeat,” Kai’Sa growled. “I will fight to the last moment, I will rather die than surrender!”

The storm isolated the Purple Sea from the outside world, but spatial abilities could still be used inside. Kai'Sa tore through the void and teleported onto Bervis's back. Her back was a blind spot for the Queen, where she and Syndra would launch a pincer attack.

The Queen's skin was as slippery as fish skin, and Kai'Sa could only stand by using her hooked toenails. Syndra immediately understood, and black chains descended from the sky to bind Bervis's wings, allowing Kai'Sa to do as she pleased. The latter then swung her spear, plunging it deep into Bervis's back.

However, faced with such a huge disparity, all resistance was futile.

Bervis's form was simply too enormous; the spear had already penetrated more than halfway into the ground, yet Kasha felt it hadn't even pierced her skin. The deathly aura flowing from the spear tip hadn't entered her blood vessels, leaving only a minor superficial wound.

In contrast, her opponent broke free of her restraints in the blink of an eye, turning 180 degrees so fast that even a fleeting afterimage couldn't be detected. The Queen swept Kai'Sa away like a flea with a powerful swing, the force knocking her unconscious as she fell into the sea.

Instead of chasing after Kai'Sa, Bervis turned his attention back to Syndra. The instant their eyes locked, Syndra felt an intense sense of impending death.

She unleashed the foundation stone of her magic in a final act of resistance. However, before the seawater could form a curtain of water, Bernice's attack arrived in an instant.

Syndra felt a sharp pain in her chest as the massive wingtip pierced through her flesh! Then, she felt a lightness as she was lifted up and brought before the Queen for close examination.

As Kai'Sa surfaced, she saw this scene, and her eyes were filled with utter despair.

She stared at Bervis in disbelief. The Queen hadn't shrunk in size. Given the enormous size difference, piercing the heart with a wingtip would be no less difficult than killing a flea with a needle, yet the other had done it so easily.

With invincible physique and intellect, along with unparalleled reaction speed and control, this is a monster that no human can defeat. Even their strongest, Syndra, has fallen; how will she, alone, face this embodiment of terror?

"I...no..." Syndra managed to choke on her words, blood still trickling from the corner of her mouth even as she tilted her head back.

The Queen lifted Syndra closer, wanting to hear what the human had to say before she died. She didn't think a dying person could pose any threat to her; even a Syndra at her peak wouldn't be a match for her.

"I'm not... willing..." This time, she heard Syndra's deathly murmur, barely audible.

But what could they do, unwilling to accept it? A new world would inevitably emerge, and therefore the old world had to end. From the moment they refused her ticket, these people had already been rejected by the new world.

"I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled..."

Just as Bervis was about to take the Keystone rune that Syndra was clutching tightly in her hand, he heard her repeating the same sentence over and over, each syllable filled with madness. The increasingly rapid pace of her speech made him uneasy, like a deadly curse that pierced his ears.

"Enough!" Bervis roared, shaking his sharp wings to try and pulverize Syndra, but a tremendous force pulled from the wound, as if an invisible thumbtack had pinned the wingtip in place, making it impossible for her to control her limbs.

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!!! How can I fall here... I will make the world fear me! Even death cannot control me! Never!!!"

Syndra had no idea what was happening; she was trapped in a delirious hallucination caused by excessive blood loss. In her final moments of lucidity, she unleashed a heart-wrenching roar, a hysterical sound that no flickering candle could produce.

A sinister energy was rapidly growing within Syndra's body, relentlessly devouring the witch's anger and resentment, eventually transforming into a black hole that swallowed everything. Even the World Rune she clutched tightly in her hand was having its very essence drained by this dying star—it was simply... utterly defying the natural order!

And Bervis's sharp wings were firmly held captive by this black hole that contained all of Syndra's magic!

She witnessed Syndra's madness, and a strange fear welled up inside her.

The convergence of such a vast amount of gloomy energy has devastating consequences. It not only affects Pierre, but also pulls at everything in the world.

The bedrock of the earth shattered and shattered, the rocks breaking apart like tiles as they could not withstand the pull of gravity. Together with the sucked-back seawater, they formed a planetary vortex, carrying countless void creations, slowly and steadily flowing toward the end of all things.

Space is distorted, preventing matter from flowing towards the black hole in a straight line, instead creating a vortex shape. Even time is captured by the black hole, causing the vortex flow to appear extremely slow, resulting in a visual illusion.

The black hole, fed by Syndra with endless gloomy energy, grew larger and larger, engulfing her body and also swallowing the tips of Bervis's wings.

Looking at the black star that had grown out of her flesh in her hand... the Queen of the Void panicked completely, like never before.

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Chapter 718 Living Towards Death

Kasha had never used the word "blinding" to describe something black, yet that black hole formed from resentment stole all the light in the world, including her inescapable gaze, making even the dawn pale in comparison, appearing exceptionally tragic.

It is the end of Syndra, and the end of all things.

This black singularity twists space into a vortex shape, and even time is slowed down by gravity.

The ground beneath Kaisa's feet collapsed and vanished, the bedrock deep underground seeming to howl and vomit. The pale purple sea, already shattered into pieces during the war, was now like an inverted hourglass, further crushed into even smaller fragments by the powerful gravity, converging into swirling torrents of broken rock that surged toward the black hole.

Even the void-like creations submerged in the seawater were no exception. Regardless of their monster nature or size, they were all swept up and sucked into the planetary-belt-like vortex, where they were then squeezed or torn apart by the twisted and contorted space. The ocean, hundreds of miles away, was surging in, attempting to fill the void in this deep pit. However, the giant waves suddenly rose into the air halfway through their journey, drawn in by gravity and merging into the torrent.

The energy storm enveloping the pale purple sea had long been absorbed by the black hole, revealing the sky above, trembling as if on the verge of its end. Kaisa sensed the spatial blockade had vanished, but using her abilities in the distorted space could easily result in errors and being teleported to the wrong coordinates. Even worse, she might be torn apart by the chaotic space itself during the teleportation process.

Such a horrific sight brought tears to my eyes.

Seeing this earth-shattering scene, Kai'Sa finally understood everything.

I remember Wild Hunt saying a long time ago that Syndra's magical talent was one in a million, the strongest ever, as terrifying as a curse, even the soul of Ionia feared it.

Her magic grows constantly, even while she eats and sleeps. This gloomy magic has a dark undertone, which can make Syndra irritable and prone to extreme actions like draining the magic from her surroundings.

In a fit of rage, Syndra drained the entire lush spiritual energy from Philo Island, leaving it desolate and lifeless even a century later. She paid the price, being trapped in the Dream Pool and slumbering for an entire century.

At that time, she was merely a teenage girl in the prime of her youth, possessing such terrifying power without any systematic training. And after hundreds of years of cultivation, how many times has her magical power increased?

No one knows how much magic power Syndra possesses. Wild Hunt told Kai'Sa about it, but never mentioned or even considered it... If Syndra were to meet with misfortune, what would happen to the vast amount of magic power she stored within her?

To return to nature, or to go completely berserk?

Now, the answer is right in front of us.

Syndra is dead, and the magic within her, fueled by the resentment of her death, has spiraled out of control. An unprecedented surge of magic, combined with the destructive power of sorcery runes, and imbued with Syndra's hatred and loathing for Bervis, has been forged into a dark, ominous star!

At this moment, not only did Kai'Sa understand Cassiopeia's plan, but the Wild Hunt also finally figured out why the Spirit of Ionia chose to seal Syndra instead of killing her.

If she were to die in resentment, it would lead to such a tragic consequence, which the Soul of Ionia cannot accept.

Cassiopeia had already used the Domination rune to deduce fate and saw Syndra's true potential, which she considered the key to turning the tide of the battle.

The most crucial part of this plan is to constantly provoke Syndra with death. Then, by deliberately revealing the Rune Bomb as a trump card, Syndra is driven into an abyss of despair. However, she cannot be told that Kai'Sa can be resurrected. Otherwise, as long as she retains even the slightest hope, she will not be able to go to extremes in despair, fully unleash her potential, and transform into a black hole of resentment.

The Dark Star grew relentlessly, everything around it crumbled, and there was no anchor to hold onto. Kai'Sa needed to constantly tear through the void to create distance in order to avoid being sucked into the black hole.

She had been keeping a close eye on Bervis's situation, and the Void Queen was no exception. Her enormous body, pulled by gravity, had its outline twisted into a vortex shape and collapsed inward.

“We should go, Kai’Sa. You can’t die. They’re waiting for you to resurrect them. Let Syndra and Bervis die together.” Wild Hunt opened a portal to the outside world, enough for them to get far away from the Lilac Sea.

"No...not yet! I can't rest easy until I see Bervis die with my own eyes." Kasha didn't choose to jump into the portal, but continued to fight against gravity at the edge of the Pale Purple Sea, watching Bervis's every move.

Wild Hunt knew that Kasha wasn't being willful, so he stayed with her until the very end. He also knew that Bervis might still be able to break free, but he didn't want Kasha to stay there and die in vain.

Soon, Pierreville was also nearing his limit.

Because of her exceptionally strong physique, and because the black hole's gravity hadn't yet grown strong enough to tear her wings apart, her body was constantly forced to endure the pull of death. (The last two lines are a nonsensical string of characters and don't translate directly.)

Seeing that the black hole was about to devour her entire limb, Bervis had no choice but to stage another escape by severing her arm, raising her other intact wing. The spacetime around the black hole was completely distorted, so the Queen's movements were no longer as swift and precise as before.

This strike must be executed with utmost care and cannot be made lightly. Otherwise, if the intact wing blade is also sucked into the black hole, she will be in a hopeless situation!

Seeing Bervis raise his blade, Kasha realized her chance had come! He had used the same trick to escape in front of her before, so she remembered it vividly and immediately knew what Bervis was up to.

She immediately raised her spear and charged towards the Void Queen.

Success or failure hinges on this!

"You will die." In this final moment, the Wild Hunt's lament echoed in his mind.

"No, I will not die!" Kai'Sa replied firmly, "I am chosen by the runes, I possess the power of immortality!"

"The gravity of a black hole can tear you apart instantly, and even runes may not be able to save you."

"Didn't you tell me to trust Cassiopeia? So I believe her... I believe she would never write a script where everyone dies together!"

Wild Hunt remained silent, while Kai'Sa beneath her helmet revealed a radiant smile, resolutely merging into the torrent leading to annihilation with unwavering determination.

She used anything she could get a foothold on—seawater, broken rocks, or even the corpses of void creatures—to leap and dart through them, all in an effort to get closer to Bervis.

But she oversimplified things. By rushing forward like that, she would miss Pierre and be sucked straight into the end of everything.

“Then I’ll help you one last time.” Wild Hunt realized that his words were full of pessimism and changed his mind, “No, I hope this isn’t the last time.”

He tore open a portal in the turbulent flow of time and space, and on the other side of the portal was the wing blade that Bervis held high!

"Hurry up! Kasha! This portal won't last more than two seconds!" Wild Hunt urged anxiously. The newly formed portal was extremely unstable under the strong gravitational pull of the black hole's edge, and it could collapse at any moment.

"Thank you... thank you for staying with me until the end." Kai'Sa used all her strength, transforming into a dazzling purple bolt of lightning, bouncing back and forth among the rocks, and shooting herself straight into the portal just before it collapsed.

"I am the spear! I am lightning!! No matter death or dire straits, I will turn the tide for you!!!"

Chapter 719 One Spear Decides the Outcome

The turbulent currents of time and space, carrying rubble and insect remains, seemed poised to drag the entire battlefield into its final moments.

In this annihilating torrent, Kai'Sa's figure was like a lightning bolt tearing through the darkness, leaping into the air.

"This spear is for those who have died!" She poured all her strength into the spear and pierced the Void Queen's ray-like body, then gripped the wooden pole tightly and hung on her.

These sharp wings were both Pierce's most lethal weapon and her most vulnerable point. The withered spear, a symbol of life and death, began to rapidly drain her life force after piercing her veins.

In the blink of an eye, the new shoots turned into lightning-fast forked branches, growing out of the giant beast's flesh, preventing her from slashing down her sharp wings to cut off the wing roots on the other side that were being sucked into the black hole.

"No! What have you done? You destroyed me!!!" A million voices suddenly exploded, roaring in unison, filled with shock and rage. Bervis's anger materialized, shattering the cracks in space, and thousands upon thousands of Void Remoras poured out from the jagged openings at the edges.

The Queen attempted a desperate resistance, shrieking as she commanded a swarm of fish to attack Kai'Sa, while another group rushed towards her wing roots, trying to free herself from the black hole's hold. However, the moment these Void Remoras appeared, they were pulled in by the powerful gravity at the edge of the black hole and were swallowed up before they even had a chance to get close.

That was the Death Star, forged by Syndra with immense magic and boundless hatred. It spun endlessly, devouring everything in its path to grow stronger every second. It would not stop until it achieved its goal!

"Take your new world and go!" Kai'Sa unleashed all the fear and trepidation she had accumulated over the years, transforming it all into this roar.

She saw Piervis's body shrinking, unsure whether it was being compressed by the force field of the black hole, or whether she was trying to shrink to increase density to resist the all-tearing gravity. In any case, this would only hasten her end.

"Why...why do you so-called heroes always do such stupid things? You'll die too! Aren't you afraid?" Piervis's hysterical roar made Kasha's eardrums ache.

Could the ever-calm and rational Void Queen be so panicked? Seeing Bervis's helpless and frantic state, Kai'Sa suddenly felt a surge of triumphant revenge. She burst into laughter, a hearty, unrestrained laugh that brought tears to her eyes.

The shadow that had shrouded her and the world was finally broken. Kaisa seemed to see the dawn illuminating her face and melting into the world to light up people.

“No, not only will I not die, but I will also soon send the Watcher to reunite with you.” Kasha stopped laughing and said through gritted teeth, “Even if I die—it’s worth it to drag you down with me.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she released the spear. The black hole's gravity grew stronger and stronger, and she could no longer hold on, letting the force suck her into the black hole.

In the blink of an eye, excruciating pain swept through her entire body. Kasha's bones were the first to make strange noises, as if they were trying to break free from her flesh. Her muscles felt like they were being torn apart by a dull knife, and blood was seeping from every pore on her body. Finally, her skull could no longer withstand the pressure and exploded. In a very short time, she experienced the complete process of death.