Alex appeared in the central of the intergalactic empire, floating in the cold vacuum of space.

    "Basso, Jaseph." Alex called the two leaders through his connection.

    [Yes]

    "I''ll be putting a barrier around the empire. Send out an announcement informing all hunters of the changes that would be happening. There will be no void creatures, cosmic mana waves or veil tears within. All hunts would have to be done outside the borders."

    [Understood] Basso replied. [Anything else?]

    Alex thought for a moment before adding. "I''ll give you an hour to inform the public of what''s about to happen. They may experience some weird sensation wash over them. Tell them not to worry."

    [Of course]

    Alex closed the channel and focused around him. An hour later, he closed his eyes and spread his arms out, as if to embrace all things.

    All surrounding energies rushed towards him as he absorbed them all, increasing his capacity in addition to what he was receiving from his clone. However, Alex could tell something had changed once again.

    ''My energy capacity seems to have reached a plateau. It''s not exactly a limit but more like I don''t have to take in the energies from the universe. It''s all available for me to use without having to take it in.''

    Despite that feeling, he knew there was something he had to do to complete that process as he was not there quite yet.

    ''Soon...''

    Alex put that feeling aside, recalling his clone to complete his awareness as he no longer found any need to grasp laws and absorb energies.

    Standing in the approximate centre of the empire that spanned over ten million light-years in diameter, Alexander expressed his will with simple and precise commands.

    "Within the bounds of seven million light-years in radius, I am present... I see all..."

    Suddenly, a profound aura gushed out of him as it spread out instantaneously, covering the radius he willed his presence to be.

    "In my presence, let there be a sphere of protection."

    Around the bounds of the empire, space twisted and trembled, gathering the surrounding energies. The energies came together, condensing a colourless sphere around Alex as the centre.

    The sphere of protection spread out quickly, covering several light-years in seconds. The sphere continued to expand, and within several hours that compounded into a little over a day in total, Alex shielded the entire intergalactic empire.

    No more will there be veil tears, cosmic mana waves. No more will there be void creatures breaking through space to assault the living.

    No more...

    ''It is done.'' Alex concluded as he brought his arms down and opened his eyes. He looked at his right hand, lost in thought. ''Everything has changed.''

    Alexander returned an entire cluster of galaxies to a state before the universal calamity, it was even more stable. An astonishing feat, something no mortal man should be capable of doing.

    ''Energy levels remain constant...'' Just as he thought, he was at that stage, well, almost. ''I am energy and energy is me...''

    His senses focused on the people, noticing how the majority were celebrating the news of what was happening. Many were in awe of the power he wielded, some even throwing celebrations in his name.

    Alex could clearly see the souls of many relax overwhelmingly, whatever silent pressure on their shoulders, disappearing for good.

    Some thanked him on the streets, their knees on the ground as they shed tears of joy, praying and hoping their words reached him.

    Communication lines blew over as people took to the web, expressing their experience and how they constantly felt the presence of something around them: Alexander.

    Alex closed his eyes for several moments, trying to regain his composure.

    ''One could lose themselves in all this if they''re not careful. The feeling of worship is no small experience.''

    The experience was surreal.

    ''But with everything taken care of, I can focus on the universe.'' Alex thought and a moment later, disappeared from where he stood.