Even though it was daytime, seven dazzling stars lit up the sky, forming the shape of a ladle.
This scene was soon noticed by people on the ground, who were all astonished, looking up to watch. Videos of the event went viral online, hailed as a once-in-a-millennium spectacle.
Astronomers were collectively startled. Could this phenomenon mean the Big Dipper had reached the end of its life and was erupting in a final burst of light and heat? But wasn't the timing too coincidental and sudden? They all quickly aimed their telescopes at the Big Dipper, wanting to find out what was happening.
At the same time, however, the entire world of magic fell silent. Nearly all of them turned their gaze toward Nikko City. As those who controlled the power and intelligence of the human world, they naturally knew that any celestial anomaly was often related to Heretic Gods.
This world was one where magic, sorcery, martial arts, and technology coexisted, and all were quite advanced. The battle between Sora and his women against Sun Wukong and his brothers had long been detected by them through various means.
To be honest, these mages were quite speechless. Wasn't this King Kusanagi a bit too much of a troublemaker?!
As the youngest Campione, how long had it been since his debut? He had fought the Sword King, fought Marquis Voban, fought Perseus, and even fought the goddesses Athena, Metis, and the Leader of the Holy Cult of the Five Mountains, Luo Hao!
And now, he was actually fighting the legendary Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong, and his two brothers!
Ever since this King Kusanagi had appeared, the Earth had not known a moment of peace...
Although they were all resentful of this willful and troublesome King Kusanagi, they also prayed in their hearts that he would be strong enough this time. If Sun Wukong were to win, everyone would have to turn into monkeys and play happily ever after!
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"Hahaha... Goddess Metis, is this all you've got? You're truly a disappointment to Old Sun!"
In the sky, Metis attacked again and again, but Sun Wukong simply crossed his arms in front of his chest and dodged with ease, speaking with a smug and sarcastic tone.
The two Sun Wukongs had already merged into one. He was perfectly fine on his own, so naturally, Sun Wukong wouldn't be foolish enough to waste his power.
"Ha... ha... Damn it!!!"
Stopping, Metis panted heavily, filled with endless frustration.
"Sun Wukong, then try this move of mine!"
A sharp glint flashed in her eyes. Having made a decision, Metis transformed the giant scythe of the Death God in her hand into the shape of a bow.
Divine power surged, and Metis's aura continued to climb. A dreamlike, dazzling halo of sunlight appeared behind her, fully revealing her magnificent form as a peerless goddess.
"Huh?!!"
Sun Wukong, who had been looking disdainful, was suddenly startled. He actually felt the aura of a fellow steel warrior god from Metis.
Moreover, what stunned Sun Wukong even more was that he felt his own power being sealed and suppressed to some extent by his opponent!
"Goddess Metis, what authority is this?"
Becoming somewhat serious, Sun Wukong asked Metis.
"The power of the dragon-slaying hero Perseus. Sun Wukong, you should experience it for yourself!"
Her expression turned cold. With no intention of explaining further, Metis drew the longbow, condensed an arrow of divine light, and shot it at Sun Wukong without hesitation.
[The Sun's Halo], the authority Metis had once devoured from Perseus, was extremely effective at suppressing the power of other gods or demon kings with light and fire attributes. Sora had suffered greatly under this authority in the past.
[Fiery-Eyes Golden-Gaze], [Samadhi True Fire], [Adamantine Undead Body]... In the myths, Sun Wukong was also a steel warrior god with deep connections to fire, so it was not surprising that he was suppressed by [The Sun's Halo].
Swish...
Tearing through the air, the arrow of divine light left a long trail of light in the sky, growing larger and larger. In the blink of an eye, it was in front of Sun Wukong, about to shatter him with a single blow!
Although he was very surprised that Metis, an earth mother goddess, could use the power of steel warrior gods like himself, Sun Wukong showed no fear. Crimson flames burned in his golden pupils, and a wild, untamed smile appeared on his lips.
Boom!!!!!
He swung the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand, colliding with the arrow of divine light. With a loud bang, a blinding ball of light exploded in the sky.
"Goddess Metis, Old Sun is the Great Sage Equaling Heaven who fought against heaven and earth, with infinite divine powers and boundless magic. What can a little trick like yours do to me? Ahahaha..."
He laughed wildly while standing on his Jindouyun. Although Metis's move had some effect, it was still a hundred and eight thousand miles away from defeating him, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong!
Her expression was grim. Though filled with endless frustration and anger, Metis had to admit that this monkey was ridiculously strong!
Not only Athena, but she too had been repeatedly thwarted by this monkey. This made the proud Metis extremely unwilling. She drew her divine bow again, gathered an arrow of divine light, and with a swish, shot it towards Sun Wukong.
Unlike last time, this arrow of divine light split into two in mid-air, then two into four, four into eight... In the blink of an eye, it had split into an unknown number, covering the sky like a sea of stars.
"Hmph, a boring trick!"
With a cold snort, Sun Wukong still wore a look of disdain.
Ting ting ting ting ting...
A series of crisp, piercing sounds. The Golden-Hooped Rod in his hand spun rapidly, like a shield. No matter how many arrows of divine light came, they were all deflected, unable to harm Sun Wukong in the slightest.
"Goddess Metis, take a taste of Old Sun's staff too!"
It is impolite not to reciprocate. Sun Wukong leaped, and the divine rod in his hand extended and grew, sweeping towards the distant Metis with the sound of wind and thunder.
The speed was incredible; it was too late to dodge. Metis's expression changed as she quickly transformed the divine bow back into the Death God's scythe, holding it vertically in front of her to block.
Clang!!! Boom!!!
As an earth mother goddess, Metis was naturally at a disadvantage when competing in brute force against Sun Wukong, a steel warrior god. With a look of shock, Metis felt a tremendous force strike her.
"Ah!!!"
With a cry of pain, Metis's body shot backward like a meteor.
"Hahaha... Where do you think you're going!"
Successful in his strike, Sun Wukong was delighted. He pointed the Golden-Hooped Rod forward, and it extended again with the speed of a bullet, looking as if it intended to pierce Metis with a single blow.
However, just at that moment—
"Sun Wukong, go to hell!!!"
A furious roar, filled with endless rage.
As if sensing danger, Sun Wukong suddenly raised his head, only to see a massive pillar of golden lightning falling towards him from the heavens!
"Ah!!!!!!"
It happened so suddenly that even Sun Wukong, with his [Jindouyun], couldn't dodge in time. With a miserable cry, his figure was engulfed by the pillar of lightning...
Boom!!!!!
The sky-piercing pillar of lightning struck the earth. With a massive roar, the mountains shook and the ground trembled. A black hole, dozens of feet wide but bottomless, appeared on the ground...