LEVEL EVERYTHING UP in my Eldritch Tribe

In the shadowy expanse of an unknown realm, several figures stood in silence, their humanoid forms indistinct, outlined only by a faint, shimmering glow that emanated from their massive frames.

They were not ordinary creatures; these were beings of vast power and influence, rulers of their own galaxies, spectators from realms so distant and so advanced that even the most powerful races of the Adanamous Galaxy would tremble in their presence.

They had gathered to witness the survival game, intrigued by the chaotic spectacle the Asuras had set into motion. Yet now, they found themselves both amazed and outraged by what they had witnessed.

A figure, taller and more imposing than the rest, let out a deep, resonating growl. His eyes burned with an intense light, and his voice boomed across the vast hall of shadows.

"That mortal, Lyerin... He was the weakest of them all! And now look at him!" the figure barked. "Who could have imagined that the weakest would sweep through the absorbed worlds like a storm?"

Another shadow, cloaked in a swirling mist, shifted impatiently. "This is absurd! How could one like him—without proper resources, without a true patron—manage such a feat? He has bested the other participants, even those who were bred for war!"

The whispers of agreement rippled through the gathering.

There was a sense of collective disbelief at what had just unfolded.

Lyerin had entered the survival game as a mere pawn, a fragile player in a game of gods and monsters.

His chances of survival had been so slim that many had already written him off from the start. But now?

Now he was the last one standing, his tribe elevated to a level of strength that had defied every expectation.

What a monster, what an absorbed world creature!

The Asuras always conduct these kinds of survival game trials for those they deem a threat to them. By doing so, they open their world to a new galaxy and evolve the monsters of their own worlds.

Thus, making the absorbed world be weakened to an extent where when the Asuras descend, they can now tremble on the inhabitants.

However, the human Lyerin, and his Stonehooves Tribe form an absorbed world Earth was a difficult and unknown case.

Who could have known, a random replacement they set to make the Oracle work was the one who swept everyone away in one go?

And worse still, his victory had come faster than any participant before him.

Even in history!

"Minotaurs... they used the Minotaurs as their spirit," another shadow muttered, barely able to hide their astonishment. "He used the Stonehooves Tribe as if they were an extension of his will! What a monster."

The air grew thick with tension, the disembodied voices rising into a chorus of discontent. They had gathered here not just for entertainment but for the careful observation of potential threats to their power. The absorption of worlds was a carefully orchestrated game, meant to test the strength of new civilizations, to prune those too weak to survive. Lyerin's victory was... unprecedented.

One of the shadow creatures stepped forward, their voice dripping with malice. "And yet... the Asuras closed the feed. They think they can hide what's happening."

"Of course they closed it!" another snapped. "Do you really think the Asuras will allow an absorbed world to gain a foothold in the Adanamous Galaxy? If that happens, it's an open challenge to their rule!"

"War," another chimed in, their voice low and dangerous. "It would be war. Every ruler of the absorbed worlds would rise in rebellion if they saw Lyerin's success. They know it."

The figures began to move restlessly, their agitation growing with every passing moment. Lyerin's unexpected rise to power had not only threatened the balance within the survival game—it had the potential to destabilize the entire galaxy. The Asuras, who presided over the trial, had acted swiftly to cut off the broadcast, hiding the final moments of Lyerin's victory from prying eyes.

But here, in this unknown realm, the shadow creatures were well aware of what was really happening behind the scenes.

"The Asuras fear him!" one of the shadowy figures spat. "They think they can erase him by cutting off the feed. They think we won't notice."

"But we have noticed," another hissed. "And we will not be ignored!"

The chorus of voices rose into a cacophony of outrage. The room reverberated with their anger, their voices blending into a riotous demand.

"PUT IT BACK!" one of the shadows bellowed, their voice shaking the very fabric of the void around them.

"Show us what happens!" another demanded, their form shifting in rage. "We have the right to see it through!"

The gathering of shadow creatures erupted into chaos, each one voicing their frustration, their disbelief, their anger. They knew the stakes. If Lyerin were allowed to continue, if his tribe were allowed to ascend unchecked, it would upset the delicate balance of power within the galaxy. It would challenge the Asuras' rule—and by extension, the rule of the galaxy's elite.

The room pulsed with their collective fury, their voices melding into a single, overwhelming roar.

"SHOW US THE REST!"

Finally, one of the shadows stepped forward, their voice cutting through the chaos with a chilling calm. "The Asuras cannot hide this from us forever. We are not mere spectators. We are rulers in our own right. This trial has far-reaching consequences, and we demand transparency."

A tense silence followed.

From the distance, an ethereal voice echoed—a voice of immense power, calm and steady. It was the Overseer. His presence washed over the gathering like a cold wind.

"Enough," the Overseer said, his voice silencing the tumultuous crowd. "You are correct. The Asuras have taken steps to prevent the full extent of the trial from being seen. But know this—it is not out of fear. It is a matter of... containment."

The shadows shifted uneasily, their suspicion growing.

"Containment?" one of them sneered. "You mean suppression."

The Overseer hesitated for the briefest of moments. "The trial has taken an unexpected turn. Lyerin's ascension is... abnormal, yes. But there are forces at play here that even the Asuras must tread carefully around."

"Enough with your riddles!" one of the shadow creatures growled. "Show us the rest of the trial! We will not be kept in the dark!"

The Overseer sighed, his ethereal form flickering for a moment. "Very well," he said. "By request of our guests from other galaxies, the trial will be reinstated. But understand this—what you are about to witness is unprecedented. A special case, if you will."

With that, the Overseer raised his hand, and the darkened screens flickered back to life. The shadow creatures leaned forward, their glowing eyes fixated on the monitors as the image of the battlefield returned.

The oppressive darkness that had swallowed the scene slowly gave way to reveal Lyerin standing at the center of the Stonehooves Tribe's maze, surrounded by his Pig Orcs and the towering form of the Minotaur Spirit Protector.

The screen buzzed with static for a moment, then cleared completely.

The Overseer's voice resonated through the realm once more. "You will see now. But be prepared. What comes next... will change everything."

The shadow creatures watched in silence, their eyes fixed on the screen. The trial was far from over. The true test had only just begun.

And now, they would bear witness to the final act—the act that would determine not just the fate of Lyerin, but the balance of power across the entire Adanamous Galaxy.