Gazing at a level of strength that had surged a line above his own, God Master Night Emperor's expression instantly stiffened, yet he was forced to accept the challenge. "What's this? Run into a troublesome enemy? Need a hand?" God Master Gui Wang watched the spectacle, eager to stir up trouble. "I don't need your cold irony," Night Emperor replied. Under the provocation, despite knowing he was outmatched, God Master Night Emperor assumed a combat stance.
"It seems you have made up your mind. Then, let this God see you off!"
"It is too early for such a conclusion!" Night Emperor shouted as he charged forward. "Thousand Thorn Formation!" He unleashed a massive divine technique; thousands of light needles, sharp as venomous stingers, materialized in rows surrounding God Master Bata.
"Go!" At Night Emperor's command, the needles streaked toward him at the speed of light.
"Hmph." God Master Bata sneered, dodging swiftly. However, the light needles clung to him like homing missiles, relentlessly tailing his flight path. He quickly released a massive barrage of small energy spheres from his hands to intercept the incoming needles. In the vacuum of space, the energy spheres and light needles collided and detonated, forming vast clouds of explosive shockwaves that blossomed as brilliantly as fireworks.
Yet, the destruction of the needles was not the end. From the afterglow of the explosions, each needle split into three, continuing their assault on God Master Bata. With their numbers now tripled, the needles darted incessantly through space, forcing Bata into a continuous retreat. "Seems like a bit of a nuisance. Time for a real move, then!"
As he spoke, he rapidly condensed a small black hole between his palms, allowing it to expand several times over. The pursuing light needles were entirely devoured by the black hole's suction. Once the technique was finished, he pressed his palms together, and the black hole vanished without a trace, taking the thousands of light needles with it. "What a pity. Show me whatever else you've got," God Master Bata laughed.
While God Master Bata and Night Emperor were in the heat of battle, God Master A-Tuó and God Master Dou Yuan met nearby like old friends. This war contained both death matches between sworn enemies and sparring sessions between acquaintances, each side nursing their own hidden agendas. A-Tuó and Dou Yuan were originally old rivals of equal strength, but now, due to the assistance of white, a massive chasm had formed between them. Unwilling to settle for second place, Dou Yuan began to harbor resentment toward his old acquaintance.
"Thanks to my friend white, this God is now far superior to you. The stars truly do rotate, haha," God Master A-Tuó teased.
"My skills are indeed inferior now, but I am not someone you can take down easily. Since we belong to different camps, let our strength do the talking!"
"I couldn't ask for more. It's been many years since I fought you, old man. Last time I lost by a narrow margin, but the outcome might be different this time," A-Tuó said with a smile, his hands behind his back.
"We both have our mandates. I'll trade a few blows with you to fulfill my obligations," God Master Dou Yuan said, settling into a stance. The battle between the two gods was imminent.
Using a distant explosion as their signal, God Master A-Tuó and God Master Dou Yuan launched into their struggle. The two traded blows, clashing with massive divine techniques that shattered nearby planets. In an instant, they fought their way into another galaxy. With a powerful strike from Dou Yuan, an entire star system was reduced to ashes, yet they continued their struggle into other systems.
"The 'Seed of Interstellar' is ultimately just a hollow title. The victor might rule the Boundless Universe, but thinking you can shake the Original God is pure fantasy. Do you not understand this truth?" Dou Yuan interjected during a gap in the fighting.
"This God has great confidence in my friend white. I am counting on him for this unsolvable reincarnation," A-Tuó replied before firing several energy waves.
Dou Yuan dodged nimbly. "God Incinerate only helped this old man capture a traitor, so I am forced to pick a side. However, whether it is him or your friend, they are not qualified to stand equal to the Original God. No matter—I have grown used to that endless cycle of reincarnation. It matters not if we fail the crusade and have to start the world over again." He shook his head, stroking his beard.
"You old fellow should have more faith in him. Enough talk, let us continue!" God Master A-Tuó charged forward, and God Master Dou Yuan met him with a technique of his own, refusing to be outdone.