Roman remained suspended to the ground, his arms and legs bound by white Aether chains that stretched from the ground and held him firmly in place. His earlier defiance had begun to crumble, but he still glared at Kade with hatred, refusing to accept that the man he had nearly killed moments ago now controlled his fate completely.Kade raised his right hand, and crimson flames erupted beneath Roman’s feet, surging upward until they swallowed his entire body. The chains rattled violently as Roman twisted and thrashed, desperately trying to tear himself free. “AAAAAAGH! GET IT OFF ME! GET IT OFF!” His voice cracked as the fire climbed toward his face, and he jerked his head back, choking on his own screams. “KADE! YOU BASTARD! STOP! PLEASE, STOP!” The flames engulfed his head, drowning out his curses as his screams rose into a hoarse, agonized howl. He kicked wildly, his fingers clawing at the chains while his body convulsed against them. “PLEASE! AAAAAAGH! I CAN’T—” His words di

Roman gradually lifted his head, a twisted smile spreading across his face. “You really are full of yourself, aren’t you? You defeated me, and now you believe you can take on the entire Architects. Don’t misunderstand what happened here, Kade. You’re powerful, I’ll give you that. You’re a terrifying cultivator, and your domain is something I never expected to encounter. But defeating me doesn’t mean you can defeat the rest of the Architects.”Kade said nothing, allowing Roman to continue.“They’re monsters,” Roman declared, his smile fading into something more serious. “You have no idea what you’re walking into. Some of them possess power that makes me look insignificant. They have abilities you haven’t seen, resources you couldn’t imagine, and influence that stretches far beyond Asheville. If they decide you’re a threat, they won’t simply send soldiers after you. They’ll unleash forces capable of bringing entire cities to their knees. Some of them could cause destruction on a scale t

Near the edge of the battlefield, Reign Bozeman approached Zia Makari, who was overseeing the captured enemies. He glanced at the surrendered soldiers before turning his attention to her.“Are you sure we shouldn’t just kill the rest of them?” Reign asked. “They came here to wipe out the Iron Wolves. Leaving them alive could cause problems later.”Zia rolled her eyes at his suggestion. “Calm your horses, Reign. The King’s orders were clear. We kill only those who resist, and these people have already surrendered. There’s no reason to slaughter them now.”Reign clicked his tongue, clearly dissatisfied, but he understood that arguing would change nothing. Kade’s orders took priority, and neither of them had the authority to disregard them simply because they disliked the enemy.“Well, if you say so.” He glanced toward the captured soldiers again before looking back at her. “What do we do now?”“We wait for him,” Zia replied without hesitation.Reign nodded. There was little else they co

“LONG LIVE KADE HOLLOW!”The deafening chants erupted once again, shaking Skull Island as thousands of voices rang out in unison. The Iron Wolves, the Dragon Guards, and even the surrendered members of the Sovereign Empire joined in, their voices carrying across the battlefield. The man standing before them had not only survived a confrontation with Roman Null but had also brought an end to the Sovereign Empire’s reign.Kade raised one hand, and the cheering gradually subsided.“You may rise.”Everyone straightened immediately. Zia Makari and Reign Bozeman stood at the front, with the Dragon Guards arranged in formation behind them. Victor Crane and the surviving Iron Wolves occupied the final row, their attention fixed on Kade as they waited for him to speak.Kade surveyed the assembled forces before addressing them. “Today’s victory belongs to every one of you. You fought against an enemy that possessed the strength and resources to crush entire organizations, yet you stood your gro

We’ve finally witnessed the battle between Kade Hollow and Roman Null! What do you think about the battle, especially Kade’s Domain of the Cosmic Imperium? Do you think it’s more powerful than Malachar’s Gravity Domain, or does Malachar still have the advantage? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Now, let’s talk about the bigger mystery. Roman revealed that Kade’s parents created something the Architects desperately wanted, but even he didn’t know the full truth. What do you think they invented? And why were the Architects willing to destroy the entire Hollow family to get their hands on it? Share your theories in the comments! Finally, with Roman dead and Victor appointed as the new Sovereign of South City’s underworld, what do you think comes next? And what are your thoughts on Hand of God so far? Which parts of the story have you enjoyed the most, and what are you looking forward to seeing next? Thank you for your continued support. I read your comments, and I’d love to hear your th