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When they first met in the Netherworld, Noah and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven had exchanged blows briefly.
At that time, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven's power had been equally astonishing. Even among Heretic Gods, he had stood at the very highest level. He had been no weaker than Susanoo, and certainly no weaker than the gods Noah had slain before.
Yet, Noah had been confident that he could defeat the Great Sage Equal to Heaven back then.
Even without using his Authorities.
However, this time, the power the Great Sage Equal to Heaven had displayed until just now had completely surpassed his state in the Netherworld. It had risen at once to a level where even Noah had no confidence in victory.
That increase was truly rather strange.
"I don't think you're the type to hide your strength. Back in the Netherworld, the power you displayed should have been your full strength."
Noah fixed his gaze directly on the Great Sage Equal to Heaven standing atop the Somersault Cloud as he spoke.
"So I believe there must be a reason why your power suddenly became so much stronger."
"You're right. That reason is the ancient covenant I mentioned." The Great Sage Equal to Heaven no longer concealed it and directly resolved Noah's doubts.
"It was a covenant jointly established by the gods to crusade against the Demon King who slays gods. As long as the conditions are met,