Chapter 421: Star Dou Forest Destroyed
Kong's sudden appearance instantly ignited the battlefield.
Both sides began using manipulation tactics to win over Gu Yuena.
Although Gu Yuena's strength wasn't worth mentioning to either of them—just a half Divine King, and even injured—the current situation was different.
Especially Hei Qi, who, upon learning that the two had made some shady deal, could no longer stay still.
No matter what, even if he couldn't win her over, he absolutely couldn't let the Thunder God King get her. Otherwise, it would be even harder for him to return to peak strength.
The soul beasts had the Silver Dragon King standing in their way. The humans had the Thunder God King and the entire Divine Realm. No matter how he looked at it, the future seemed completely blocked.
As she listened to Hei Qi's reminder, Gu Yuena fell silent.
That's right—what if her deal with the Thunder God King ended, and then the Divine Realm turned around and added that rule back in?
One had to understand, the current Divine Realm was ruled by the five great Divine Kings. If they wanted to impose new rules on the lower realm, it would be extremely easy, and no one would be able to resist.
Beside her, Kong was also looking unsettled.
Damn it, he'd forgotten about that part. But surely those five wouldn't be so shameless, right?
"Thunder God King, don't you have anything to say?"
Gu Yuena exhaled slowly, suppressing the unease in her heart, and asked calmly.
"I have nothing to say."
Kong shook his head and replied, "Anyway, the rule has already been revoked. I can also guarantee that all the sacrificed soul beasts can be revived, and they will become divine beasts and gain eternal life. As for whether that rule will be reinstated, I can't promise you anything—but you can rest assured, I'll do everything I can to help you resolve it."
"You heard that—he can't even make that promise himself."
At that, Hei Qi chuckled coldly, continuing to press his advantage. "So, Silver Dragon King, come to my side. Let this universe return to the ancient era—return to the world ruled by soul beasts!"
"Shut your mouth!"
Seeing that this thing was growing more shameless by the second and trying harder to drive a wedge between them, Kong couldn't hold back anymore and snapped, "Come to your side? What for? If it weren't for the fact that killing you would cause massive cosmic damage, I would've taken you out long ago."
"You? Take me out?" Hei Qi looked full of disbelief and defiance.
"Maybe not me," Kong said proudly, "but my wife can!"
Just because he couldn't do it didn't mean someone else couldn't.
At those words, Hei Qi fell silent.
Indeed, that woman was terrifying. If not for his unique power, she might have already cut him down with a single slash.
On the side, Qian Renxue and the others rubbed their foreheads in exasperation.
Though what Kong said was true, it still reeked of hiding behind someone else's strength.
Seeing Hei Qi go quiet, Kong continued his analysis. "Gu Yuena, let's assume the worst—say that rule really gets reinstated later. But what does that have to do with you now? If you work with me, not only can you survive, but you'll also gain several divine beast allies. Isn't that better than their kind, who still have to fear the heavenly tribulation?"
"That's true."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly, feeling that Kong's words made sense. Then she gripped the Silver Dragon Spear in her hand and pointed it straight at Hei Qi.
"Come on, let's see—will you devour me, or will I run you through?"
Silver light surged within Gu Yuena's eyes, and the aura radiating from her body caused the surrounding space to tremble violently.
At that moment, the oppressive might of the soul beast ruler was fully unleashed.
"Even the Dragon God back then wouldn't dare act so presumptuously toward me—and you think you can?"
Seeing that he couldn't win her over, Hei Qi said no more. He immediately activated the origin of the Great Dao of Darkness within his body and launched an assault toward the woman ahead.
With the purple-clad woman now gone, and these newly ascended First-Class Gods and Divine Kings posing no real threat to him, Hei Qi's top priority became eliminating the Silver Dragon King—a peak half Divine King already injured.
Upon seeing this, Kong quickly led the others to retreat to a safe distance, clearing enough space for the battle.
"Kong, aren't we going to help?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly, asking softly as she watched the battle unfold.
"You all stay back. I'll go."
Kong shook his head and replied calmly, "You've only just become gods. Whether it's your realm or your control of divine power, none of you are capable of intervening."
With that, his figure flashed, joining the fight without hesitation.
"Troublesome."
Within the battle, seeing Kong join in, Hei Qi narrowed his eyes, and the surrounding dark aura grew thicker.
"Divine Technique: Nether Heaven Demon Hunt!"
Hei Qi's eyes locked in. With a stomp of his right foot, a massive pressure descended over the entire Star Dou Forest.
The black aura around him formed into a giant shadow of a demon behind his back, terrifying and engulfed in darkness.
"Divine Technique: Silver Dragon Illusory Dance!"
Gu Yuena's brows furrowed. She spun the Silver Dragon Spear in her hand, and a glint of cold light at its tip transformed into a silver dragon, which coiled around the spear.
"Divine Technique: Thunder Annihilation!"
Seeing both sides unleashing their full strength, Kong also stopped holding back. For the first time in front of everyone, he revealed his divine technique.
The divine techniques released by the three of them carried an aura of absolute destruction and spread outward in all directions.
Though countless lives in the Star Dou Forest would be lost by the battle's end, Gu Yuena no longer had any choice.
If she left the forest and lost the healing support of the Lake of Life, her strength would be severely diminished.
At that point, not only would she be devoured, but every soul beast within the Star Dou Forest would also be consumed by this creature.
Just as Qian Renxue and the others prepared to release divine power to prevent the three auras from spreading outward, five divine forces descended from the heavens, enveloping the Star Dou Forest and forming a protective shield.
The five Divine Kings of the Divine Realm had taken action!
With help arriving, Gu Yuena and Kong no longer needed to hold back. Their divine power surged to the limit.
Silver radiance merged with thunderous force, and together, they actually began to suppress the power of the dark origin.
Boom!
A thunderous roar erupted as the three attacks collided, sending shockwaves in every direction. The impact slammed into the protective barrier set by the five Divine Kings, flattening the entire Star Dou Forest.
The largest soul beast forest on the Douluo Continent, which had existed for countless millennia, was completely destroyed by the hands of these three divine-level powerhouses.
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