Chapter 118: Birth of The Honoured one
The sun had barely touched the horizon when time itself seemed to still within the Carter residence in the island, Isle of Serenity.
The wedding night was an experience stretched beyond the constraints of a single rotation.
Thanks to Ethan’s Chronokinesis, what appeared to be a single night to the outside world stretched into several blissful days within their bedroom. Time bent around them gently — seconds unfurling into hours, hours into days — as Ethan, Jean, and Anna made every heartbeat of their new beginning count.
The guests, meanwhile, enjoyed a day of luxurious celebration. Many returned home that afternoon, but the core group of friends and allies lingered, soaking up the atmosphere until nightfall. By the following day, everyone had departed, respecting the newlyweds’ need for solitude.
The trio spent the next three days in blissful, unrestrained fun on their private island and few of their favourite places in this world.
They didn’t immediately depart for their planned Omniversal Honeymoon because two critical tasks demanded Ethan’s attention first.
The first priority was corporate stability. Ethan needed to stabilize the revolutionary products from his company—namely, the Regeneration Cradle and the Mutant Stabilizer Serum—which were launched recently before stepping away for an extended trip. This was essential for the company’s integrity and for the overall peace of the mutant community.
The regeneration cradle and the mutant-stabilizer serum had to be steady in the public eye before he could leave everything in other hands and vanish for months across the omniverse.
Moreover, to celebrate their wedding, Ethan also announced something that stunned every employee at Aeon Biotech, a full year of paid bonuses for all staff.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the corporate world and tears through the employee lounge.
As a former corporate man he understood how far a single year of security stretches; he liked that his second life could be kinder than his first.
He knew the grind, the exhaustion, and the feeling of being unseen. This time, he made sure no one under him ever felt that way again.
The second, and far more significant, task was the long-anticipated merger of the Cosmic Power and the Phoenix Force Fragment.
The Phoenix fragment inside him and the raw Power Cosmic had resisted each other in previous attempts, spitting and snapping like two ancient beasts unwilling to share a roof. The answer had come slowly that his own life force could be the bridge, the medium neither power would refuse.
He realized that his unique life force had, over successive attempts, adapted into a suitable substitute catalyst, capable of mediating and connecting the incompatible energies to facilitate their merger.
By channeling his vitality between them, he could stabilize their frequencies and power — merging what was never meant to be united.
This crucial process had been delayed by a month due to the wedding festivities and the subsequent local honeymoon—a delay Ethan genuinely did not regret, having enjoyed every second spent with his wives and even fitting in a few dates with his other interests, Diana, Didi, and Susan.
Now that a month slipped by before Ethan could carve out the ritual space, he is ready to start the merger. He explained everything to his women, telling them through the named psychic link they used for long-distance communication the ’Nexus-Mind Lattice’.
He warned that during the procedure, the channel might glow and distort or even cut off their connection completely, it’s a sign of the immense energy it would channel.
They all agreed without hesitation, their confidence in him unwavering—and even felt a quiet happiness knowing his strength was about to grow further.
Ethan wanted to finish this before their honeymoon trip, not wishing to cause any more delays.
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Inside the Mirror Dimension, a fractured plane of glasslike space.
Ethan stood in the center, his breathing slowed as cosmic energy rippled beneath his skin.
As the Phoenix Force Fragment and the Cosmic Power were drawn together, mediated by the pulsing energy of his own life essence, Ethan’s body began to glow a deep, internal red, while a fierce white aura leaked out and enveloped him. The raw energy of the merger was instantly initiating an unprecedented upgrade to his body, soul, and very essence.
The intensity of the influx instantly shredded his custom-tailored clothing, earning a sigh of resignation from Ethan—"Even the strongest enchantments can’t handle a cosmic divorce," he muttered—before his focus snapped back to the merging power.
Ethan’s life force flared — threads of blue energy weaving between the red and white lights.
An hour later, the convergence reached its chaotic peak.
BOOOMMM!!!!
The completed, singular force ripped through Ethan’s entire being. The sheer, concentrated power blast his soul and body across the Mirror Dimension.
The energy was so immense and instantaneous that the very fabric of the dimension cracked and warped, shimmering violently as if about to shatter completely.
But suddenly seconds later, the process halted at the brink, and the dimension slowly, painstakingly, began to stabilize and return to its original state.
The explosion had torn everything apart—body, soul, and essence scattered through the Mirror Dimension like fragments of light. For a fleeting moment, Ethan was nothing. No form, no sound, no thought—just existence suspended in a sea of blinding energy.
Then, from the silence, something stirred.
A faint pulse of light began to gather, a spark forming at the heart of the chaos. It drew in the remnants of energy that had once been him, threads of radiant power weaving together in intricate patterns. The light condensed, swirling and twisting, shaping the outline of a figure.
First came the bone. With a sound like grinding tectonic plates, the pure energy around his soul solidified into an internal scaffold. The spine thrummed into place, followed by the perfect, powerful geometry of his skull and ribcage, all materializing instantly and seamlessly. Every joint locked with a deafening, percussive click. He was a skeleton of pure, white-gold power, the unyielding frame of an Immortal forged anew.
Before the power could fade, the nerves flared to life. Blue-white energy streamed from the base of the skull, spooling the complex architecture of his brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nerves snaked out like liquid light, trailing over the adamantine bones. This was the return of feeling, a torrent of electric sensation.
Finally, the muscle, sinew, and blood erupted across the framework. Tendons snapped taut, anchoring thick, dark-red muscle fibers that pulsed with raw, undeniable power. The vascular system simultaneously flooded with a river of concentrated vitality—a humming, golden ichor that instantly warmed the cold structure.
In a single, final breath, the perfect layer of flesh and skin sheathed the entire structure.
Energy flowed through him like rivers of lightning, tracing the paths where power and will intertwined. The air trembled as the form grew clearer, substance layering over light until energy became matter, and matter became Ethan once more.
When the final flare subsided, he stood at the center of the Mirror Dimension—new, radiant, and whole.
Ethan hovered at its center, suspended in an ethereal glow.
When he finally opened his eyes, blue fire and white lightning danced in them together in each pupil.
He looked down at himself and looked exactly as he had—there were no unnecessary physical flourishes, but his body is now at its absolute, optimized peak.
Only facing a truly superior conceptual entity would force further physical evolution. But the change in his aura was terrifying and magnificent. His skin radiated a subtle, deep warmth.
He flexed his fingers and felt a new taste on the world: the echo of lives, the possible arcs of destruction and healing, the slow, compassionate geometry of birth and of ending.
He looked down, and a self-satisfied smirk curled his lips. His physical reconstruction hadn’t missed a beat; his ’little brother’ had certainly benefited from the total life-force refinement.
But the main prize was the power itself. It was no longer a fragment and a pool of energy; it was a cohesive, unified force of his own making. It effortlessly merged the Phoenix Force’s mastery over life, death, and conceptual rebirth; the Cosmic Power’s ability to manipulate matter, energy of existence.
He didn’t need a manual or a voice to tell him its nature. He simply knew. This was the ultimate expression of creation and order.
’It worked perfectly,’ he thought.
The fusion of the Phoenix Force fragment and the cosmic energy reached its final crescendo, birthing something new—something absolute.
A power that was neither life nor death, yet commanded both. A force that could end existence or begin it anew.
The absolute Authority over Life, Death, and Rebirth.
He exhaled softly, his voice resonating with power that bent the air around him. "So... this is it."
He whispered to himself, tasting the phrase as if it had been written in the stars for this very moment.
"Authority of Genesis."
That was the name given to his new power.
The title echoed across the Mirror Dimension, carried by the hum of creation itself — the birth of a power that transcended gods and the laws of the universe.
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Powers Obtained from Authority of Genesis
1. Genesis Telepathy
Can read, influence, and communicate mentally with others across infinite distances.
Can rewrite memories, awaken latent powers, or silence minds across galaxies.
Can synchronize thoughts of thousands into a unified network of consciousness.
Can defend against or overpower even divine and cosmic-level telepaths.
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2. Genesis Telekinesis
Can move planets, shift orbits, or delicately control microscopic structures.
Can collapse stars or shape gravitational and atomic fields.
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3. Primordial Empathy
Can sense and understand the emotions of all living beings across worlds.
Can project emotions on a global scale, inducing serenity, courage, despair, or unity.
Can link with collective consciousness and share emotions among entire populations.
Can balance the emotional harmony of planets or extinguish all hostility with a single pulse.
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4. Matter Manipulation (Reality Reconstruction)
Can alter and rebuild the molecular or atomic structure of any object.
Can manipulate ecosystems, lifeforms, or planetary terrain through conscious will.
Can reconstruct destroyed matter or revive decayed worlds from pure energy.
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5. Eternal Phoenix Flames (Genesis Fire)
Can summon immortal cosmic fire that purifies both body and soul.
Can heal, resurrect, or completely erase existence depending on intent.
Can burn through time, space, and spirit — transcending physical limits.
Cannot be extinguished by any natural or supernatural. Can only be extinguished by the creators will.
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6. The Power Genesis (Ascended Power Cosmic)
Can channel almost infinite cosmic energy for both creation and destruction.
Can manipulate, absorb, and project energy across planetary to galaxy levels.
Can heal, rejuvenate, or resurrect others using life energy directly.
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7. Genesis Awareness
Can perceive all forms of existence — physical, spiritual, and dimensional.
Can perceive universal truths, energy flows simultaneously.
Can see the threads of fate, life, and time that connect all things.
Can detect illusions, lies, or concealment across the galaxy level.
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The Mirror Dimension bowed to the force now anchored within it. Ethan stood in the epicenter of his own personal genesis, the raw, unbound energy of Genesis power churning just beneath his skin.
He slowly clenched his fist. As the countless particles of energy obeyed his mental command, a vibrant, crystalline bluish-white aura flared around him, crackling with the fusion of cosmic might and phoenix fire.
The internal explosion that had destroyed him moments ago was merely the agonizing prerequisite for this rebirth—his very essence shattered, cleansed, and reforged at a completely different conceptual level. He was no longer just a wielder of powerful abilities; he had gained true authority.
Every one of his innate abilities—telepathy, chronokinesis, magic, and speed—was not merely amplified; they were elevated to a state of sublime perfection, operating with the precision of a universal constant. He could now perceive the complex energetic lattices of beings and objects he couldn’t even sense before.
Ethan slowly lifted his arms and legs, spreading his stance wide as he floated effortlessly in the air. A euphoric, magnetic grin stretched across his face, his blue eyes blazing with that same ethereal blue light.
The infinite power of Genesis flowed through him, intoxicating and utterly perfect.
’This... this is what pure authority feels like,’ he mused internally, the feeling of absolute supremacy washing over his soul. ’I finally understand the sentiment. This is the ultimate peak, second only to the moments I spend tangled up with my girls.’
He allowed the feeling to settle for a few glorious minutes, letting the power carve its new boundaries into his consciousness. Then, with the practiced discipline of a veteran immortal, he calmed the surging torrent and began to experiment.
Thanks to his Reactive Adaptation, the mastering process was startlingly swift. The initial, innate understanding of the power transformed into seamless, flawless control.
He tested its limits. He couldn’t manifest matter from absolute nothingness—a true creation ex nihilo remained the domain of the truly Omnipotent. But the limitations were negligible compared to the sheer scope of his new capabilities. He could create and destroy galaxies with effortless ease, making him a true contender against any universal-level threat.
More importantly, the authority over life, death, and rebirth was absolute on a fundamental level. He could manipulate the life force, spiritual essence, and conceptual structure of living beings, healing them, transforming them, or extinguishing their very concept from existence.
As the Chinese protagonists would say, the difference between his pre-awakening and post-awakening power was no less than the difference between Heaven and Earth.
Having flexed his newfound authority—reconfiguring a few animals he kidnapped recently for practice—Ethan stepped silently out of the Mirror Dimension.
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**Carter Residence, New York**
He reappeared instantly in the plush, expansive living room of the Carter Residence.
A flurry of movement greeted him. Anna, Jean, Diana, and Susan immediately shot up from the sectional sofa. Before he could take a proper breath, he was engulfed.
Jean reached him first, her arms wrapping around his waist. "Ethan! You’re back!" she exclaimed, a profound relief and a surge of pride flooding him through the Nexus-Mind Lattice.
Anna pulled him into a powerful side hug, her emerald eyes sparkling. "Well? Did you finally break the universe, or just rearrange the furniture? You look ridiculously smug, even for you."
Diana stepped back slightly, her gaze assessing, a deep respect in her eyes. "Your aura... it has changed. It is monumental, beloved."
Susan, always supportive, just smiled brightly. "Congratulations, darling. You were glowing!"
Didi, seated nearby, merely smiled a lovely, knowing smile, crossing her legs and taking a slow sip of her coffee. She probability senced his powers.
Ethan laughed, a deep, resonant sound of pure satisfaction. He held his four girls close and looked at Didi. "Sorry, Didi, you missed the chaotic hug."
"I calculated the trajectory of the initial impact," Didi replied smoothly, a hint of mischief in her voice. "I decided a preemptive strike wasn’t worth the coffee spill."
Ethan gave Jean, Diana, Susan and Anna a quick peck on the forehead before releasing them, turning to face the group. "So, the good news: I succeeded. The bad news: My tailor will hate me again."
He sat down, beckoning them closer, and began to explain the fusion, simplifying them into manageable concepts.
"The Cosmic Power and the Phoenix Fragment were too volatile. My life force became the perfect container—the Genesis Bridge," he explained, his eyes glowing faintly. "The result isn’t a combination; it’s an entirely new conceptual force. It has the Phoenix’s complete control over life, death, and conceptual existence, fused with the Cosmic Power’s mastery of the physical universe, and even tossed in a dash of my own weather abilities for flavor."
He chuckled, flashing Anna a cocky smirk. "I can now destroy, or rewrite living beings and can level entire galaxies. The authority over life, death, and rebirth is essentially a dial I can turn. The process was messy, but now I’m the proud owner of a new power."
"And what is the name of that power?" Diana asked, leaning forward, her tone serious.
"The Authority of Genesis," Ethan stated, the name sounding like a decree.
Anna rolled her eyes playfully. "So, big guy, you’re basically a walking, talking reset button for living things now, huh?"
"Essentially," Ethan confirmed, taking her hand. "But a very charming and devoted reset button."
Jean reached out, touching his cheek with profound tenderness. ’I see it, Ethan. A limitless future. You have reached a new conceptual zenith. We are so proud,’
Didi finally set her coffee cup down. "Congratulations, Ethan. You didn’t just gain power; you gained an Authority that changes the stakes for everything."
"Exactly," Ethan agreed, his gaze softening as he looked at all five women—his universe contained in this room. "And I think that authority needs a little road testing. I promised a certain Amazon a gift before we start building sandcastles in other universes."