Originally, Gu Yuena had thought that if things didn't work out, she would lure Hypnos to the vicinity of Star Dou Forest and use her true form to deal with him swiftly.
This way, she might avoid detection by the Asura God and other gods.
From Hypnos's words, it was clear that they were not in the God Realm.
The Golden Dragon King's rampage was likely tied to her power, a result of seeking the Dragon Tomb.
Regardless, the five great God Kings and a group of first- and second-level gods had all gone to reinforce the seal.
Those left in the God Realm were only third-level gods and some divine officers.
Such minor figures were unlikely to sense her presence.
Because of this, Gu Yuena dared to use her avatar to fight Hypnos boldly and unrestrained.
One day in the heavens equaled one year on the ground—reinforcing the seal would take at least ten days to half a month!
That gave plenty of time to maneuver on the Douluo Continent.
However, before Gu Yuena could act, a familiar voice appeared, allowing her to breathe a sigh of relief.
Indeed, her and the Martial Soul Hall's decision not to treat the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan as enemies was the right choice.
To forcibly interrupt Hypnos's Asura Possession skill, such strength was definitely not that of a mere Limit Douluo.
Yet, this immense power was vastly different from divine power.
"How interesting!"
"If I could learn this ability, it might give us a great chance to counterattack the God Realm."
Gu Yuena pondered, planning to ask for details after finding the Dragon Tomb.
As Gu Yuena thought, Ning Rongrong stood by her side.
"Sorry for being late."
"I didn't want certain people to notice me, so I made some arrangements."
"Very strong power." Gu Yuena sized up the suddenly appearing Ning Rongrong, unable to help but marvel. "That slightly overlapping voice—indeed, you all…"
"No need for extra words."
Ning Rongrong cut Gu Yuena off directly, condensing a replica of the Angel Holy Sword in her hand.
"You're the one who kills Hypnos, no problem, right?"
The Silver Dragon King was stunned but, being exceptionally clever, quickly understood.
"Fine. If you want it, I can give it to you."
Without a reward, getting Ning Rongrong to act was nearly impossible, especially against a second-level god.
"As expected, dealing with smart people is refreshing." Ning Rongrong's expression hardened. "Let's go. In this City of Devouring Time, you don't need to worry about anything."
"At least, he's not a first-level god."
Ning Rongrong's words made Gu Yuena's pupils contract slightly.
"I see."
Gu Yuena nodded, lightly twirling the Silver Dragon Spear in her hand.
"Then I'll owe you one."
As Gu Yuena and Ning Rongrong conversed, Hypnos, in the distance, had a grim expression but didn't launch an attack.
He was fully focused on recovering, knowing he'd likely face two opponents next.
Moreover, his Asura Possession was inexplicably unusable.
"Damn it, you inherently evil native, you dare help the Silver Dragon King."
"The God Realm Committee and Lord Asura God will not let you go."
"Even so, you won't live to see it." Hypnos broke into a cold sweat as the pink-haired, beautiful girl suddenly vanished from his sight, her voice coming from behind.
"Clang—"
Hypnos crouched, dodging Ning Rongrong's slash.
His Sword of Slaughter stabbed out fiercely, unleashing a low, resonant sword hum.
The Sword of Slaughter pierced straight through Ning Rongrong's body, half the blade sinking in.
But before Hypnos could rejoice, he realized his sword hadn't hit anything.
"Kyōka Suigetsu."
A soft whisper echoed in Hypnos's ears.
The next moment—
"Shhhk—"
An arm flew off.
Hypnos retreated, blood spurting from the wound on his arm, leaving a scarlet trail of blood on the ground as he backed away.
"How… how is this possible!"
"How did you do it?"
He was certain his opponent was right in front of him, yet his attack hadn't landed.
"I don't have a fetish for explaining my skills to enemies."
Ice and fire zhenqi began to gather, released from Ning Rongrong's palm.
Guiding the zhenqi with her will, Ning Rongrong directed it to flow slowly to her arms, converging at the wrist holding the sword.
The sword began to tremble, emitting a crisp sword hum.
Snowflakes fell in the City of Devouring Time.
The snowflakes landing on Ning Rongrong were evaporated by her zhenqi.
Ning Rongrong leaped, her body radiating a fiery red glow, clashing starkly with the Angel Holy Sword in her hand, wreathed in ice and guiding snowflakes from the sky.
Like an arrow piercing through a snowstorm.
"Go!"
Ning Rongrong let out a soft shout, her sword qi erupting with her will.
Fire-attributed zhenqi flowed rapidly into the blade, its fiery hue tempered by icy chill.
The Angel Holy Sword's blade glowed with blue-white flames, its light weaving cold and heat, tearing through the air with unstoppable force toward Hypnos.
"No, how is this possible!"
"Such power… how could a native like you possess it!"
Hypnos's pupils dilated.
Ning Rongrong's attack preparation seemed long, but with time acceleration, it was but a moment.
Now, Hypnos felt himself locked onto by ice and heat.
Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead.
"Damn it, I am Hypnos!"
"The Slaughter God Hypnos—I cannot lose!"
The ice-fire sword light struck Hypnos's defensive armor fiercely.
Hypnos's eyes were bloodshot.
Ignoring everything, he poured all his energy into the Asura God's Sword.
"Kill, kill—"
"Kill, kill, kill, kill—"
Blood spewed from Hypnos's mouth as the attack hit, his armor peeling off layer by layer, yet his attack still condensed successfully.
"Want to kill me? Then die!"
"Divine Skill—Seven Kills of Shocking God."
Seven "kill" characters appeared around Hypnos, merging into one.
The Sword of Slaughter blazed with dazzling red light, fending off Ning Rongrong's attack while Hypnos swung it, radiating a blood-colored glow.
"Boom—"
A deafening explosion echoed through the skies, ice and fire shattering in the air like dazzling fireworks.
The red sword light, filled with murderous intent, broke through layers of smoke, tearing apart the obscuring ice and flames, charging toward Ning Rongrong with ferocious momentum.
"This is the peak of a second-level god, the Asura God's top warrior?"
"Very strong!"
Surprise flashed across Ning Rongrong's face, but she showed no panic.
Forming several hand seals, the Angel Holy Sword in her right hand flew out, meeting the incoming red sword light.
At the same time, a pistol favored by Tokisaki Kurumi appeared in Ning Rongrong's right hand.
She raised it and shot herself in the temple.
"Bang."
The Angel Holy Sword briefly blocked the opponent's attack, but the whistling sword light still reached Ning Rongrong. After accelerating with her skill, she whispered softly:
"Traceless—"
Her body swiftly retreated, pulling away from the red sword light.
Then, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in her hand, glowing with a colorful halo as it flew out.
Centered on Ning Rongrong and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a massive Bagua pattern rose beneath her feet—
"Bagua—Taiji Domain."
Ning Rongrong and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda were both enveloped in a faint white light.
The Seven Kills of Shocking God, carrying the Slaughter God Domain's murderous aura, rapidly diminished as it approached the range of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's light.
Then, it dissipated bit by bit, as if it had never existed.
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda slowly spun, shrinking back to its original size and landing in Ning Rongrong's palm.
"Phew—"
Ning Rongrong exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"As expected of a second-level god—too strong. I can't let you leave."