Brushing aside his disappointment, Maximus began perfecting the Orbital Plane Blaster.
After a hundred thousand years, Maximus and his family had already completed this round's prerequisites except one.
Whether it was killing a thousand apex dark beasts or accumulating a quintillion points, all was complete.
Now, they just needed to kill a Primal Dark Beast to leave this place.
Although this place was a holy training ground, it was only helpful for others.
Besides the ultimate materials he could harvest, there is no use staying in this place.
They had already maxed out what they could achieve in the Tier 10 realm—from their path of law to their very foundation.
Stuck at a standstill, they needed to advance to the Tier 11 realm as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, even after a hundred thousand years, Maximus still hadn't detected a Primal Dark Beast.
The strongest one he could find was just an apex dark beast.
Maximus even asked Sira about this issue but only got a negative response.
The appearance of a Primal Dark Beast in the Dark Void Domain was impossible.
Although Maximus didn't get all the details, he understood why a stronger dark beast wasn't allowed in this place.
This area was only in the testing phase.
Introducing a Primal Dark Beast would only cause destruction and unnecessary casualties.
To this, Maximus was noncommittal.
After various tests and experiments on Zar's physique, Maximus's greatest gain was improving his control over his Plane-level ability, True Path.
The True Path's ability was guidance.
Manipulating fate and destiny across space and time, it could help Maximus achieve whatever he willed.
Unfortunately, it was hard to use and lacked consistency.
Besides warning him of danger and opportunity, the only time it had activated was when his origin was guided to the Aeon Plane.
Having such an overpower ability, yet not being able to use it was a torment.
Fortunately, thanks to Zar, Maximus had discovered a trick to partially activate this guidance skill.
Although it came at an unknown price, it would give him what he desired.
Like a sick wishing machine, it granted exactly what one wanted, but the method to achieve it could be insane and dangerous.
Initially, Maximus didn't want to use such a skill.
Unfortunately, wanting to quickly leave this place and proceed to the next round, he could only take a risk.
Activating the ability a few thousand years ago, Maximus still didn't know when it would take effect.
"Don't just stand there, husband; move your hands!"
Seeing Maximus lost in thought, his wives couldn't help but yell.
"Alright, alright..."
A few thousand years later...
After a few finishing touches, the Orbital Plane Blaster was finally completed.
"Do you want to test it, husband?"
After working for over a hundred thousand years, they couldn't wait to test their masterpiece.
"Sure, let's go out for a test." Maximus nodded in agreement.
Although he had already tested the Orbital Plane Blaster in simulations, he wanted to see the real deal.
Calling his family together, they boarded the Shadow Void Ship and flew away from the stronghold.
Even Liam tagged along, eager to see their family's so-called secret weapon.
Traveling deep into the Dark Void Domain, they quickly found an apex dark beast.
"Father, let me try! Let me try!" Sam hurriedly shouted in excitement.
As a mechanical robot fanatic, the chance to operate such a weapon made him ecstatic.
"Then you try," Maximus said. Seeing his son's eagerness, he didn't mind letting him take the first shot.
Since they were only testing the regular attack of the Orbital Plane Blaster, it didn't cost much beyond some energy.
Seeing his father's approval, Sam hurried to the control panel.
However, after studying the controls, he couldn't figure out where the orbital cannon was.
"Where is it, Father? Take it out!"
The others were equally puzzled, scanning the void.
With the colossal size of the Orbital Plane Blaster, they should have been able to spot it easily.
"You wouldn't find it even if you were given thousands of years," Lilith rolled her eyes.
Even with the eyes of Primordial Origin, she couldn't see where the Orbital Plane Blaster was, much less them.
"Is it made of a material like our void ship?" they guessed.
A material that could even fool an overlord, the Phantom Overlord Metal.
With enough concentration, as long as it didn't let any trace, it could be perfectly hidden.
Understanding the reason, they couldn't help but marvel at their father's extravagance.
Although it wasn't as expensive as an ultimate material, considering the size of the Orbital Plane Blaster, they could only imagine its price.
"Don't worry about the details. Just fire it for me! Let's see how strong this weapon is," Max urged, equally excited to witness its power.
Nodding, Sam began aiming at the clueless apex dark beast before them.
With just a few clicks, the dark beast was locked on.
"It even has an automatic locking function. How smart."
"It must be connected to Father's path of law."
Ignoring the chatter behind him, Sam quickly initiated the attack.
As soon as Sam fired, they suddenly saw the apex dark beast disintegrate into pieces.
With all the dark beasts nearby pulverized into nothingness, not a trace was left.
Besides the void keeping the Aeon Plane in capsulation, the laws, chaotic miasma, and even the stubborn dark energy were also erased.
With their mouths agape, their worldview felt shattered.
A few seconds later, they finally regained their senses.
"Did it use strands of causality as bullets?"
"I want to try next!"
Feeling their blood surge with excitement, they shoved Sam aside, eager to fire the Orbital Plane Blaster themselves.
"Alright, don't fight. You'll all get a turn," Maximus said helplessly.
It seemed he had made the Orbital Plane Blaster too strong.
Just one strike and it erased everything—even their harvest.
Fortunately, the Aeon Plane was still conscious and rewarded them with merit.
Watching his family eagerly play with the Orbital Plane Blaster as though it were a toy, Maximus could only sigh.