Supreme sect of all multiverse

The Golden Portal

The golden portal shimmered, releasing waves of divine energy. It wasn't just a passage—it felt like a threshold between mortal and celestial existence.

Lin Feng took a deep breath, his body still recovering from the intense battle. Zhang Wei and Mei Ling stood beside him, their eyes filled with curiosity and concern.

Zhang Wei crossed his arms. "So, you're just gonna walk in there?"

Lin Feng smirked. "Of course. Why wouldn't I?"

Mei Ling frowned. "Because every time you do something reckless, we have to clean up the mess afterward?"

Lin Feng chuckled. "Fair point. But this time, I don't think even you two can follow me."

The system chimed:

"Correct. Only the inheritor may enter. Unauthorized entities will be rejected."

Zhang Wei rolled his eyes. "Of course. Typical 'chosen one' nonsense."

Mei Ling's gaze softened. "Just… don't die in there."

Lin Feng gave her a confident grin. "Please. I'm too stubborn to die."

Without hesitation, he stepped into the portal—and vanished.

---

A Celestial Realm

The moment Lin Feng entered, his entire existence shifted.

He found himself floating in an endless expanse of golden clouds. Above him, countless celestial stars burned with divine light. Below, an endless void stretched beyond comprehension.

And in front of him—a massive golden throne.

Seated upon it was a formless figure, its body composed entirely of pure divine energy. Its voice resonated through existence itself.

"You have proven yourself worthy, mortal."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Appreciate the recognition, but who exactly are you?"

The figure's energy pulsed.

"I am what remains of the Forgotten God."

Lin Feng's smirk faded. "So… you're dead?"

The entity chuckled. "In a way. My true self perished eons ago. But a fragment of my will remains, waiting for a successor."

Lin Feng exhaled. "Great. Another grand inheritance with a tragic backstory."

The system chimed in:

"Host should not mock celestial beings that can still erase him from existence."

Lin Feng scoffed. "If he could, he would've done it already."

The Forgotten God chuckled again. "Indeed. I have no intention of harming you. In fact, I offer you a choice."

The golden energy around them began to swirl, forming three distinct paths before Lin Feng.

---

Three Paths to Power

The Forgotten God gestured to the first path.

"The Path of Dominion. It grants absolute control over divine energy, allowing you to command the laws of the heavens themselves. However, this power requires unwavering will and sacrifices beyond imagination."

Lin Feng's eyes flickered with interest. "Sounds tempting."

The Forgotten God pointed to the second path.

"The Path of Destruction. It grants unparalleled offensive power, allowing you to erase anything in existence. However, it comes at the cost of your own stability—your power will consume you if left unchecked."

Lin Feng smirked. "Sounds like a risky gamble. I like it."

Finally, the Forgotten God pointed to the third path.

"The Path of Rebirth. It grants the ability to reconstruct, reshape, and transcend all limitations. This is the path of endless evolution… but it is also the most uncertain, for it changes as you grow."

Lin Feng crossed his arms, deep in thought.

The system chimed:

"Host must choose wisely. This decision is permanent."

Lin Feng sighed. "No pressure, huh?"

He looked at the three paths again.

Each one offered unimaginable power.

Each one had its risks.

And then—he grinned.

"Why pick one… when I can take all three?"

The Forgotten God's energy pulsed violently. "WHAT?!"**

The system glitched.

"ERROR! INVALID CHOICE—"

Lin Feng's body began absorbing all three paths at once. The golden realm trembled. Divine energy raged in a chaotic storm.

The Forgotten God stared in shock.

"You… You are either a madman… or a true god in the making."

Lin Feng grinned. "Can't I be both?"

BOOOOOOOM!

The celestial realm exploded in golden light.

---

End of Chapter 24