Sneak Attack

However, this seemingly casual wave produced an astonishing effect. The attacks launched by the numerous god-kings—the powerful energy fluctuations and dazzling light—were easily deflected like fragile paper by the phantom's wave of its hand. The god-kings' attacks appeared so insignificant and powerless before it.

Immediately afterwards, the phantom's palm, like a colossal mountain about to collapse, pressed down fiercely on Yun Xi.

Every inch of air emitted a sharp whistling sound under the pressure of this powerful force, as if the entire space was trembling.

The Yuan God King's expression instantly turned grim. Knowing the terror of this attack, she immediately mobilized all her divine power to raise the protective barrier to its strongest state.

Light surged from her body like a tide, forming layer upon layer of defense, attempting to block the apocalyptic attack.

However, the power of the phantom was too great. The power contained in its palm seemed to be a dark force from an endless abyss, and the Yuan God King's defense was as fragile as paper in front of it.

Layer upon layer of light barriers were easily torn apart, making a crackling sound like shattering glass, heartbreaking.

Yuan God King gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead. She tried her best to stabilize her defense, but her body was still involuntarily pushed back by the powerful force.

Yun Xi was at a critical stage of her breakthrough. Her consciousness was immersed in a state of chaos, trying to find the mysterious passage to the Eternal Realm.

Suddenly, an immense pressure surged forth like a tidal wave, jolting her consciousness violently. Her body trembled uncontrollably, severely hindering her breakthrough. Sweat streamed down her forehead, soaking her clothes.

Meanwhile, the god-kings who had awakened from their long slumber looked at each other, their eyes revealing complex emotions.

Initially, when they sensed the extremely rich aura of the Eternal Realm contained within the illusory figure, their hearts were filled with uncontrollable joy. It was as if they were witnessing a door to a higher level of cultivation slowly opening, and their long-held dreams were about to be realized. That excitement burned fiercely in their hearts like a blazing fire.

However, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. The mysterious phantom was far more powerful than anyone could have imagined; their all-out attacks were like mud oxen sinking into the sea, leaving not a ripple whatsoever.

At this moment, the joy of the past had vanished like a dream, replaced by a suffocating, profound silence. Every god-king knew that behind this silence lay the cruel reality they had to face.

Their thoughts drifted involuntarily into the distance. If the Abnormal God hidden behind the phantom were to truly awaken, the Godfall Continent would surely be plunged into eternal damnation.

They had always hoped to seize the opportunity to break through to eternity, gain a longer lifespan and greater power, and even have the chance to be reincarnated in the future.

But once the Godfall Continent is destroyed, their souls will have nowhere to go, and reincarnation will become an unattainable dream.

Thinking this, their eyes gradually hardened. Although they knew they could not break through eternity, and this awakening might be their last appearance in this world, the sense of responsibility in their hearts was like a towering mountain, preventing them from retreating.

The Godfall Continent is their home, a place they have protected for countless years. Every blade of grass, every tree, every brick and tile here carries their emotions and memories.

Seeing that the mysterious phantom seemed to be giving special "care" to Yun Xi and Zi Yuan, it launched a fierce attack on Yun Xi while also unleashing a powerful force that pressed down on Zi Yuan.

Zi Yuan was completely focused on breaking through to the Eternal Realm when the sudden pressure, like a violent storm, instantly disrupted his rhythm. His body trembled slightly, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his consciousness, which had been immersed in the breakthrough state, began to blur.

Many god-kings felt a pang of anxiety upon seeing this, knowing the importance of Yun Xi and Zi Yuan to the Godfall Continent.

After all, only the two of them seem to have the potential to achieve eternity, and they are the hope of the human race. If anything were to happen to either of them, the future of the Human-God Realm would probably be over.

So they unleashed their most powerful divine abilities to meet the oppressive force of the phantom.

The Giant Rock God King slammed his hands into the ground, and instantly, countless enormous rocks shot up from the ground like sharp spears, piercing towards the phantom.

These rocks gleam with a hard, unyielding light, exuding an indomitable spirit.

The Wind Spirit God King transformed into a whirlwind, rapidly rotating around the phantom, attempting to disrupt its attack rhythm. Under his control, the wind blades resembled sharp daggers, constantly slicing through the phantom's power.

However, the efforts of these god-kings seemed so insignificant before that powerful phantom. It was like trying to extinguish a raging fire with a cup of water—completely ineffective.

The phantom merely swayed slightly, and the rocks shattered into countless fragments; the wind blades were easily dispersed, and the Wind Spirit God King was sent flying backward by the powerful recoil, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Of course, not all god-kings are wholeheartedly devoted to protecting Yun Xi and Zi Yuan. There are some god-kings whose hearts are filled with greed and selfishness.

Seeing Yun Xi and Zi Yuan attempt to break through to the Eternal Realm, they harbored a desire to take advantage of the chaos. If they could successfully launch a sneak attack at this crucial moment, they might be able to obtain the coveted Eternal Opportunity from Yun Xi and Zi Yuan.

The Shadow God King silently concealed himself, moving like a ghost, taking advantage of the chaos of the battlefield to rapidly approach Yun Xi. His eyes gleamed with greed, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, as if he could already see the glorious scene after breaking through to the Eternal Realm.

In his view, Yun Xi was at a critical stage of breakthrough, and her defenses were bound to be weak. As long as he seized this opportunity, he could easily succeed.

Just as the Shadow God King was about to approach Yun Xi, the Yuan God King's keen senses detected this malevolent aura. Her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes revealing boundless rage, and she flashed forward like a streak of light, blocking Yun Xi's path.

She shone brightly, and a crystal-clear longsword appeared out of thin air in her hand, its blade swirling with mysterious runes and radiating a powerful aura.

When the Shadow God King realized that his sneak attack had been exposed, he was alarmed, but he was not willing to give up.