The divine radiance atop the pass walls grew ever more resplendent. Two pillars of blue-gold and burnished gold light intertwined, casting shifting light and shadow across the sky. Qian Renxue's Six-winged Angel phantom stretched to its fullest, while the Sun Sacred Sword hummed and burst forth with heaven-burning flames. "As gods, let us settle this today with pure divine power, without relying on any outside force."
Tang San held the Sea God Trident as the divine power of the Blue Silver Emperor surged like tides, his eyes filled with resolve. "This battle is not merely about victory or defeat between us. It concerns the countless people of the two great empires. The empire of the loser shall never wage war again, and the winner must not oppress the people—let heaven and earth bear witness to this covenant of the gods."
"Good!" Qian Renxue gave a sharp cry. Angel divine power condensed into a tangible golden torrent, and the Sun Sacred Sword unleashed a beam of sword light that pierced heaven and earth, hurtling straight at Tang San's face. Tang San neither dodged nor retreated. The Sea God Trident spun as the blue-gold Sea God Domain fully unfolded, and wave-like divine power met the sword light head-on. As they collided with a thunderous crash, a deafening roar echoed throughout Jialing Pass, and loose stones rattled down from the walls. The god-tier duel had officially begun.
At the same time, within Spirit Hall's main command tent, Azure Luan Douluo frowned deeply and slightly folded his wings. "Our army suffered grievous losses in the last battle, with more than half our elite forces wiped out. If we send troops out rashly now, I fear we will struggle to withstand the Heaven Dou Army's counterattack."
"Say no more." Bibi Dong's fingertips slid across the