Having learned the truth, Ares quickly came up with a strategy to deal with it.
Against an expert skilled in close combat, the best approach was naturally to attack from a distance and deny the opponent any chance to get close.
With that in mind, Ares immediately controlled the giant arm in the void, accelerating it as it smashed toward Gu Ding.
"Boom..."
Gu Ding's heavy fist finally collided with the giant palm in the void.
Violent shockwaves spread outward in rings like ripples on water, and hairline cracks began appearing throughout the surrounding space.
Endless energy shockwaves radiated in every direction. Even Saint Lord Level powerhouses would have to retreat before such a terrifying impact, or they would be severely injured in an instant.
The members of the Gu Ding Pirate Crew, along with the pursuit team Ares had brought, all rapidly retreated, afraid of being caught up in the battle between the two.
Yet as they withdrew, they soon witnessed a shocking scene.
Fine cracks began appearing on the palm of the several-thousand-meter-long giant arm in the void. Because the arm was so enormous, even the slightest crack was extremely conspicuous. Everyone present saw it clearly.
Ares was even more stunned. His Lord-level divine ability—the War God's Hand—had actually been damaged by a single strike from his opponent.
Before he could react, however, Gu Ding's second punch shot forth, carrying boundless might.
It collided with the giant arm once more.
"Boom..."
The entire void trembled again. Cracks spread across the giant arm like a spiderweb, extending from the palm all the way toward the arm.
Ares's heart sank. He could already foresee what would happen next, but he was powerless to stop it.
In the void, Gu Ding stood like an invincible war god, his clothes fluttering.
Watching