The God-Lord swept through the void, employing an otherworldly divine technique to usher a host of powerful divine clan members, who materialized instantly in this location.
In that moment, surrounding the colossal worm Hui, numerous divine clan warriors appeared, all residing at the Origin God (Shi Shen) realm, comprising the pinnacle figures like the Elders of the Council and the Patriarchs of the Twelve Houses.
The God-Lord truly spared nothing for Hui, marshalling every true elite within the clan.
Ming Hao, Xuan He, and the others wore expressions of profound solemnity, clearly harboring deep apprehension toward the God-Lord. Upon seeing his arrival, they immediately became guarded, pushing their profound arts to their absolute limits, preparing for a blood-soaked confrontation.
No one had anticipated that the clash between the Bloodthirsty lineage and the Divine Clan would occur not on the established star domains like the Ancient God Continent, the Ancient Demon Continent, or Divine Grace, but directly within this chaotic void, because of Hui, this battle that should not have happened was forcefully brought forward.
The God-Lord was far from fully recovered, and neither were Ming Hao, Xuan He, nor the others completely prepared; this fight should have been delayed.
But now, avoidance was impossible.
The God-Lord, Brian, shone like a dazzling sun, radiating brilliant, dazzling divine light. The beams were sacred and immense, imbued with an undying soul will, surging out in all directions.
Shi Yan, as if guided by fate, stepped into the Third Heaven of the Origin God realm. His profound arts underwent a sublimation; especially the arts of Stars and Space, which appeared to be undergoing initial fusion, manifesting an incredibly magnificent spectacle.
Within the sea of stars before his eyes, the real and the illusory blended, shifting unpredictably, like a flower reflected in a mirror or the moon seen through water.
The light beams released by the God-Lord pierced through, seemingly drowned by the illusory Origin Realm, failing to wound Shi Yan’s true body.
He let out a faint smile and a soft 'Hmmph,' surprisingly choosing Shi Yan as his primary target, striding forward through the void.
Shi Yan cursed internally. His soul perceived a terrifying, trembling pressure. As the God-Lord neared him, he felt a crushing weight, as if even his sacrificial altar would be pulverized. His spirit was momentarily terrified and pale; he finally grasped the sheer horror of the God-Lord’s might.
He had just reached the Third Heaven of the Origin God realm. He was certain that if he fought Spark of the Pseudo-Immortal realm again, he would have a hundred percent chance of victory.
He could even contend with the level of Immortal First Heaven beings like Xize, Ling Xiang, or Luolin, matching them blow for blow.
However, facing the God-Lord, who had been severely wounded and now survived by possessing Heige's body, possessing perhaps less than half of his former strength, Shi Yan felt the primal unease of confronting an ancient, savage beast.
It was a sensation felt by the soul!
“You have also fused with the origin of the Ancient Continent; you should be able to feel its wonder. It is called Hui. It is also a Primal Being, an ancient life form from the Primordial Era, just like Huang. This ancient life form holds untold mysteries, but I cannot fully discern them. Fusing with your origin might give me clearer insight.”
The God-Lord spoke with surprising gentleness, even as he talked.
Yet, in an instant, he stepped into the "Illusory Annihilation Star Sea" that Shi Yan had constructed—the Star Sea formed from the fusion of Space and Stars, subtly connected to his own Origin Realm. As his spiritual consciousness shifted, the Star Sea abruptly vanished into nothingness.
“A very interesting divine technique and profound art,” the God-Lord smiled faintly.
Suddenly, a sphere of light erupted from his hand—a brilliant, dazzling light that unexpectedly contained numerous profound divine arts.
The auras of different attribute profound arts—Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Ice, Lightning, Wind—all manifested simultaneously within the sphere of light in his hand, an utterly astonishing sight.
Snap, snap!
The Star Sea Shi Yan had painstakingly created melted away like frost and snow under the illumination of that sphere of light.
Shi Yan was abruptly exposed.
“You should not have fused with the origin. It is your fortune, and your misfortune. Otherwise, for the sake of Bloodthirsty, perhaps I would have granted you room to grow, allowing you to grasp the power Bloodthirsty commanded before striking you down. What a pity.”
The God-Lord displayed regret, even letting out a soft sigh, and raised a hand to seize him.
“Pfft!”
Shi Yan’s face turned cold, his eyes blood-red, and a mouthful of crimson blood sprayed out.
That blood took the form of scorching flames, burning fiercely. From within that blood, power surged forth wildly, crazily fueling his essence, spirit, and vigor.
Boom!
His mind violently shook, as if his life potential had been completely ignited. Every cell, fiber, flesh, and bone in his body seemed to gain vitality. A sound like a mountain flood roared within him. As his flesh split and tore, an intense, ravenous murderous intent welled up in his heart.
A dense killing aura flooded forth, flowing with the Death Profound Art, congealing into a blood-soaked, mountain-sized hand of death.
The giant hand, condensed and red as freshly spilled blood, lunged toward the Divine Clan member, intending to seize the God-Lord. Just as it was about to make contact, a vigorous surge of life energy erupted from the fingertips of the massive hand. This life energy did not weaken the power of the Death Hand; instead, it made it terrifyingly formidable, emitting fluctuations capable of annihilating existence.
“Bang!”
The Death Hand struck the God-Lord, like a stone ball colliding with a massive mountain; the God-Lord remained completely unmoved.
However, a flicker of astonishment crossed his eyes, and he gave Shi Yan a deep look: “It seems Xuan He truly passed on the essence of his profound arts to you. Although your fusion of Life and Death profound arts is not as exquisite as Xuan He’s, it is not far off.”
He was deeply puzzled.
The wonders Shi Yan displayed now did not match the intelligence the Council had provided. The intelligence indicated Shi Yan was only at the First Heaven of the Origin God realm, proficient in the profound arts of Stars, Space, and Life/Death, but unable to harmonize them, still stuck in the intermediate stage of power comprehension, far from the advanced fusion stage.
But here, Shi Yan was clearly at the Third Heaven of the Origin God realm, and his fusion of Space and Stars was quite adept, while his fusion of Life and Death was remarkably skilled. This left him completely bewildered.
He did not know that all of this was owed to the nurturing influence of the mysterious energy emanating from those Hui. That energy was incredibly marvelous; not only did it help Shi Yan break through to the Third Heaven of the Origin God realm, but it also seemed to miraculously enhance the speed of profound art fusion.
Shi Yan’s ability to intricately fuse profound arts and unleash power far exceeding that of a single art was entirely the harvest of this recent period.
It was precisely because of this that the hand the God-Lord reached out to grab him was interrupted mid-flight, failing to pull Shi Yan close for immediate execution.
He missed the optimal moment!
Because just as he considered making another move, in this domain of chaotic void, numerous magnificent "Heavenly Gates" suddenly materialized. Following this, countless Ming Haos emerged from these "Heavenly Gates," integrating into the main body as if shadows merging with their source.
The Soul Dispersal Profound Art dictated that every dispersed soul fragment would diminish power; the more fragmented one was, the weaker the individual unit naturally became.
This was an eternal truth of the world, which no one could alter, and Ming Hao was no exception.
But now, with the arrival of God-Lord Brian, Ming Hao finally grasped the severity of the situation and began to recall the scattered soul fragments from various star domains, merging them all into one.
Just as the God-Lord was about to strike again, Ming Hao, like a wisp of dark spirit, instantly teleported next to Shi Yan. His eyes glowed dimly, and he spoke coldly, “Brian, I am your opponent. I did not intend to engage you this early, but since you are impatient, I must oblige.”
As Ming Hao spoke, streams of shadows continued to converge, perhaps hundreds of specters merging into his body.
The aura emanating from him kept climbing, and even his realm seemed to undergo subtle transformations…
“Ming Hao, you actually!”
Suddenly, Dikalor let out a sharp cry, his face etched with astonishment, as if he were seeing Ming Hao for the first time.
Not only him, but Xuan He, Phillet, and even Azure Dragon and Leidi were stunned, their expressions showing disbelief.
The relaxed, composed gaze the God-Lord had maintained since his arrival suddenly shifted. He looked deeply at Ming Hao’s body, into which more and more avatars were pouring.
Ming Hao’s body was dark and gloomy, like a sinister wraith, giving a sensation that was both real and illusory, profoundly mysterious. He was clearly standing there, yet he gave off the strange impression of non-existence.
“Worthy of being the chief of the Eight Attendants. Over these ten thousand years, Xuan He and Phillet have only advanced one step, but you have taken two, reaching the Immortal Third Heaven realm. No wonder you dared to initiate war against my clan; it turns out you reached the same level as me,” the God-Lord stated in a deep voice.
“I did not intend to act too soon; you were the impatient ones. Brian, I laid out my plans step-by-step, slowly launching the offensive against your clan, specifically to give you time to recover to your state from ten thousand years ago, so we could have a satisfying battle at the true Immortal Third Heaven level. You moved too hastily,” Ming Hao expressed with slight regret.
Before all his soul fragments had reassembled, he had treated the God-Lord as a deadly foe, extremely cautious and prudent.
However, once the fragments converged, and his power soared instantly to the Immortal Third Heaven, he completely let go, exhibiting an air of looking down upon the world, showing not a shred of timidity.
Immortal Third Heaven—this was the apex of profound arts within the star sea, the true pinnacle existence. Among the vast expanse of sentient beings and countless races, those who could truly step into this realm were few and far between.
In this current era, there were temporarily only two: one was the God-Lord, and the other was Ming Hao.
However, the God-Lord was injured and not fully healed, placing him at a disadvantage compared to Ming Hao, who had accumulated power over ten thousand years for this explosive breakthrough.
This difference was evident in the exhilarated expressions of Leidi and Azure Dragon, and the shock displayed by the other divine clan members.
Everyone looked toward the God-Lord, waiting to see how he would handle this turn of events. Surprisingly, the God-Lord showed only a slight startlement before quickly regaining his composure, letting out a casual laugh: “Ming Hao, you’ve misunderstood one point. In my current state, we are evenly matched. If I were fully restored, you would have absolutely no chance against me in battle. Over ten thousand years, although my physical body perished, my soul did not completely stagnate. You reached the Immortal Third Heaven in ten thousand years, but do you know what I have gained in these ten thousand years?”
At these words, the expressions of the Divine Clan members brightened again, showing renewed excitement.
Ming Hao fell silent for a long moment, then nodded, offering no defense or doubt: “Perhaps it is as you say.”
“Hui’s eleven avatars will arrive soon. We should aim to conclude matters before then,” the God-Lord frowned slightly. “Then let us not waste any more time.”
“That suits me perfectly,” Ming Hao affirmed.
… ps: My body is still not well; squeezing out one chapter today, please bear with me~~ .RT
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