Since entering the Jin World, Luo Feng naturally harbored intense curiosity about the Void True Gods dwelling above the True God level, seeking any scrap of information he could find.

Synthesizing the incredibly detailed intelligence on True Gods obtained from the inheritance of the Duan Dong River lineage with the insights gathered from conversations with Bei Feng, Wu He, and others in the Jin World, he understood that a True God possessed their own miniature universe and wielded the power of 'words becoming reality' (Yan Chu Fa Sui).

However, the True God's 'Yan Chu Fa Sui' was only effective within the Universe Sea or the Original Universe; it failed within the Jin World. This power was purely a form of deference shown by the Original Universe's Source Will towards the True God, temporarily yielding control of a region to them.

Only when the Original Universe's Source Will stopped retreating—for instance, during a battle between a True God and a Universe Master where the Source Will sided with the Universe Master—would the True God lose the ability of 'Yan Chu Fa Sui'.

Clearly!

'Yan Chu Fa Sui' was not an ability truly mastered by the True God through enlightenment of certain laws, but merely a bestowal! Much like the 'Avatar Ability' and numerous other innate secret techniques, these were gifts from the Original Universe; if the Original Universe reclaimed the gift, they would vanish entirely.

Yet, the leap from True God to Void True God represented a monumental transition.

Becoming a Void True God meant achieving a deeper comprehension of the entire cosmos, culminating in the true, absolute command over 'a region of void' based on their mastery of the laws. This was not a gift, but absolute control—a power even the Original Universe's Source Will could not seize.

Void True God!

A single thought could forge the void! Within a vast expanse of space, they could unleash terrifying combat power.

A True God could not slaughter Universe Masters using 'Yan Chu Fa Sui,' but a Void True God could casually decimate True Gods and Universe Masters through 'One Thought, Void Formation.' This highlighted the fundamental difference between a bestowal from the Source Will and self-achieved mastery.

Relying solely on the might of 'One Thought, Void Formation,' any Void True God could establish themselves as a regional overlord within the Jin World.

The entire Nine Smoke Marsh (Jiu Yan Ze) was completely isolated from the outside world, surrounded in all directions by enveloping void.

"The fools from Xuan Beng Mountain dare to violate my Nine Smoke Marsh?" A pleasant voice, like the chime of a clear spring, resonated directly into the minds across the entire scope of the Nine Smoke Marsh. Instantly, the surrounding void that enveloped the area subtly increased in power by another layer, as if two distinct voids were vying for control.

"Rumble~~~"

A host of massive, ferocious figures suddenly surged forth from the deepest recesses of the Nine Smoke Marsh—roaring and screaming True God-level spirit beasts. Leading the thousands of these beasts were three figures far grander than the rest. The one in the center possessed iridescent green scales, a body resembling an octopus with numerous tentacles, and an astonishing nine heads, each bearing a face of breathtaking beauty.

She...

was Jiu Yan, the ancient, terrifying entity rumored to have perpetually ruled the Nine Smoke Marsh. The territory itself was named after her.

"Swish, swish, swish~~~" Following the charge of the core group of True Gods from the Nine Smoke Marsh, led by the three Void True Gods, came a vast tide of Law Masters, all rapidly ascending into the high skies.

Amidst the dense, overgrown weeds.

Luo Feng and Wu He cautiously tilted their heads back, observing the standoff between these two colossal armies in the heavens.

"Jiu Yan is an exceedingly powerful Void True God," Wu He transmitted in awe. "The Nine Smoke Marsh gained its fame because of her. Even my father, Master of the North True Sea, once lamented Jiu Yan's might."

"However, her temperament is eccentric and difficult to serve, so the truly powerful Tang Kong True God avoids association with her."

"But the Nine Smoke Marsh possesses three Void True Gods," Luo Feng transmitted back.

"That is because," Wu He chuckled strangely, "Jiu Yan's other two Void True Gods are fugitives, chased relentlessly by their enemies and seeking refuge here. According to my father, he could easily annihilate those two Void True Gods."

Luo Feng was startled.

The gap in power between Void True Gods was so vast?

It made sense.

He, a Universe Master, was now confident in defeating a True God over a sustained period, and against a peer Universe Master at full burst, he could achieve a one-hit kill. If Void True Gods faced peers, even if the dominance wasn't as extreme as his own, absolute suppression should still be achievable.

"Wu He, every major tribal force or major spirit beast faction I know of is anchored by at most one Void True God. I haven't heard of anyone stronger than a Void True God," Luo Feng inquired via transmission. "Are there any stronger?"

Though unsure of the exact hierarchical division above the True God level, the Duan Dong River lineage inheritance mentioned that the ultimate apex of the Law Path was mastering the 'Chaos Law.' Furthermore, the Chaos Law was not the terminus; the Third Ancestor of the Duan Dong River lineage himself stood above the Chaos Law. A Void True God, undoubtedly, had yet to even fully grasp the Chaos Law.

"The strongest tribal or spirit beast factions are presided over by a Void True God."

"As for anyone stronger?" Wu He replied matter-of-factly, his eyes showing eager anticipation.

"Yes!"

Luo Feng listened intently as Wu He slowly elaborated, "That would be the supreme leader of the entire Eastern Army—the Eastern Army General."

General... Luo Feng's eyes lit up.

"The entire Jin World is governed by the military. Armies are divided geographically into the East, North, South, and West Armies! The four Generals commanding these armies are the supreme beings of the Jin World. Rumor has it they have surpassed the Void True God level, reaching another, higher echelon." Wu He’s eyes sparkled with longing.

"What echelon?" Luo Feng pressed.

"I don't know," Wu He shook his head regretfully. "My father never told me."

Luo Feng was puzzled.

"Why the look?" Wu He bristled. "If you really want to know, join the army and exchange military merit for detailed documentation. It will certainly be recorded." Wu He was clearly disgruntled, as despite being the child of the Master of the North True Sea, he was the weakest among his father's numerous offspring and received little attention.

While Luo Feng and Wu He exchanged whispers in the weeds, gazing upward...

High above, after a brief negotiation between the highest leaders of the Nine Smoke Marsh contingent and the Xuan Ji Mountain faction, talks ultimately collapsed.

"Jiu Yan! You are too arrogant! You refuse to leave even a drop of soup after consuming the bone. Do you truly believe our four Void True Gods from Xuan Ji Mountain cannot handle one of you?"

"Want soup? Pledge allegiance to me, become my subordinate, and I will reward you when I am pleased."

"Aaargh! You seek death!!! All warriors of Xuan Ji Mountain, severely punish these despicable savages of the Nine Smoke Marsh!"

Accompanied by furious roars, the two great forces in the sky erupted into a massive melee. The principle of matching soldier against soldier and general against general was immediately implemented as both sides hurtled towards the enemy.

Luo Feng looked up at the sky.

He felt as if...

two massive storm clouds covering half the firmament were rapidly colliding and merging.

"It has begun," Wu He exclaimed excitedly.

"It has begun," Luo Feng echoed, holding his breath.

The battle situation was infinitely variable; predicting a victor was difficult. Although Void True Gods heavily influenced the overall trajectory, the bottom-tier fighters had a greater impact!

Because when the quantity reaches a certain threshold, it can entirely compensate for a gap in quality.

Are Law Masters weaker than True Gods?

Yet, ten thousand Law Masters executing a coordinated joint strike could force any single True God into a desperate retreat!

Are True Gods weaker than Void True Gods?

A thousand True Gods could still fight tooth and nail against a Void True God!

Furthermore, if equipped with 'Mechanical Flow Treasures' such as the 'Jiu Gao'—which a mere hundred True Gods could control—those hundred could unleash the combat power normally associated with several thousand, or even ten thousand, True Gods operating in unison. And with 'higher defense' and 'greater flexibility,' a hundred True Gods piloting the Jiu Gao could match a supremely strong Void True God like Jiu Yan. Weaker Void True Gods allied with Jiu Yan might even be annihilated.

Therefore, in true grand decisive battles, when equipped with Mechanical Flow Treasures, entities like True Gods could play an immense role. For instance, the 'Jin Luo Heaven and Earth,' requiring the joint control of at least a million True Gods, could exterminate a cluster of Void True Gods with a single blast...

Of course, the Jin World is ruled by His Majesty, the Great God-King.

Thus, the internal Jin World strictly prohibits the use of certain 'mass-effect' Mechanical Flow Treasures. Forget the 'Jin Luo Heaven and Earth'; not a single tribal or spirit beast faction possessed even the 'Jiu Gao' requiring the joint control of a hundred True Gods!

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

In the dim, chaotic free-for-all, the collision between the two super-factions resulted in the fastest attrition among the Law Master warriors (Universe Masters). Instantly, numerous divine bodies were depleted in the high skies, and faced with terrifying, synchronized attacks, some Law Masters were directly swept away and killed, their weapons and armor plummeting.

"Weapons! Armor!"

Watching the Law Masters perish in the distance, the falling weapons and armor instantly stirred Wu He's excitement.

"This is military merit," Wu He breathed, his eyes burning with fervor. He stared at the descending weapons and armor, then turned to Luo Feng via transmission: "Yin He, hurry! These weapons and armor are not rare treasures. The warriors mostly ignored them, save for a very few who collected some. We can easily acquire a massive amount of weapons and armor. Perhaps we can gather ten thousand sets. Then that army task will be complete, and we can escape this deadly predicament."

The vouchers for the army task were either True God corpses or the weapons of Law Masters.

Verification was simple: if a Law Master genuinely died, even if Wu He didn't kill them, obtaining the weapon counted as military merit.

Evidently, this system secretly encouraged 'mutual slaughter.'

"The Law Masters participating from the Nine Smoke Marsh side number just over ten million. For you alone to collect ten thousand sets of weapons and armor is unrealistic," Luo Feng shook his head. "If we are to collect, we should aim for True God corpses—guaranteeing success in one stroke."

"You, you..." Wu He was frantic, again staring at the falling weapons and armor.

"Yin He, you..." Wu He was anxious and angry. "Do you think you are so strong? Every True God is a vital powerhouse for their faction. Once a True God falls, specialized teams will retrieve the body, leaving you no chance. Engaging in a direct fight? In a massive battle between two factions like this, do you dare involve yourself in the True God-level combat? That is courting death." (To be continued.)