Three Stalemates, One Opening
The "General's" "Heart Domain" has been fully unfolded.
Swords and weapons were displayed and laid out.
Instead of falling into his hands, these weapons emitted rays of light—like shooting stars—that flowed into the "general's" body.
After these rays of light merged in, the general's figure did not swell or expand.
However, he is indeed becoming increasingly dangerous.
The "emperor" could sense it.
So...
The "emperor" also put away the "Scepter" and spoke in a low voice.
"You're right, 'Emperor,' before we are Deity, we are first and foremost 'Player.'"
"Since we're 'Player,' we should use 'Player' methods... to determine who's better."
As he spoke, the "emperor" raised his hand.
Behind him, one figure after another appeared.
These were not the Imperial Guard or Armored Soldier of the past; compared to those uniformly dressed individuals, these figures were quite different in appearance and attire.
Some wore flowing robes, some were dressed in short, fitted clothes, some wore linen, some wore silk; some were elderly, some were young...
However, two points are the same.
First of all... these are not "phantoms," but rather souls that seem to exist in reality.
Although they may not be "Living Beings" now, they are certainly souls who truly lived in this world.
Secondly, they all... bowed down and knelt in worship towards the emperor.
As those figures knelt in worship, a certain power emanated from them and flowed into the "Emperor's" body.
The general and the emperor took another step forward.
After taking this step...
The two stood almost face to face, at a distance that resembled that of old friends exchanging pleasantries.
Then, they tacitly...
Punch at the same time!
The two fists collided, not quickly, not heavily, but in that instant...
Even their respective Authority seemed to have lost their luster.
"Boom--!"
The water curtain of [Azure Sea Sky Dome] trembled, and even with this barrier in place, the leaking energy was still enough to attract the attention of everyone around.
"Wow, that's amazing... Hey, Conqueror, need some help?"
The God of Shadows shouted in that direction.
His question received no response from the emperor, for the increasingly violent tremors of the water curtain had already revealed...
The battle between the general and the emperor had already reached a fever pitch from the very beginning!
But the words of the God of Shadows did not fall to the ground.
"You should have been yelling for that feudal remnant to come and help you!"
Gu Mo's low growl came.
The God of Shadows turned his head and looked at Gu Mo over there—there was indeed a reason why He would call out "Emperor".
The combination of the God of Desire and the "Grandmaster" has indeed fallen into a disadvantageous position.
The thick shadows trapped Gu Mo's figure like a quagmire, forcing her to wield her spear and continuously shatter those sticky, heavy shadows.
Every high-ranking, Wisdom person would quickly discover Gu Mo's biggest weakness.
Although this guy is so powerful in direct combat that he doesn't seem like Demigod or a "Tier 4" being... his methods for dealing with "detours", "controls" and "traps" are extremely limited and his skill level is ridiculously low.
To be precise, she didn't have the concept of "solving" anything—in most cases, she just toughed it out.
However, just as the God of Shadows was about to utter a sarcastic remark...
He was suddenly slightly surprised.
"Oh dear... God of Desire, when did you become completely attached to her?"
Behind Gu Mo, from within the Desire Golden Light that had almost merged with Gu Mo's surging blood and qi and her outward-radiating True Essence, came the voice of the God of Desire.
"Because this is the way to 'break the deadlock'."
"You should have stopped them when these water curtains opened."
As he spoke, the golden light of Desire surged even more intensely.
After all...
The true Authority "Desire" lies hidden within this [Azure Sea Sky Dome].
At this moment, Lin Yu fully opened [Azure Sea Sky Dome], naturally allowing the God of Desire to utilize the power more smoothly.
The God of Shadows narrowed his eyes, and "Screams and Howls" emerged from his hands.
The power of pain was cast into the shadows, adding a layer of heaviness to the quagmire that trapped Gu Mo.
"Really? What would happen if I didn't stop it?"
"A mere stray dog that has fallen from its Divine Rank, a lowly creature serving as a pet to 'Player' and mortals, a single Authority like 'Desire'... I really don't know what kind of threat it could pose?"
Amidst the Desire Golden Light, the laughter of the God of Desire echoed.
"Narrow-minded, narrow-minded! This is the perspective you have when you haven't left the Divine Realm and haven't deeply cooperated with the 'Player' —you were indeed powerful in the past, but now, you're too limited, God of Shadows!"
"Authority isn't just about Authority... it can also be used with 'Player' and people."
Do you know what this girl's 'Desire' is?
As the words of the God of Desire fell, under the incredulous gaze of the God of Shadows...
Gu Mo's heavy movements, which had been almost entirely shrouded in shadow, suddenly became fluid.
The spear twirled and danced in Gu Mo's hands, like the wheels of a chariot, the millstone of a mill, Storm on land, a whirlpool in the water... even like the rotation of a planet!
"Her 'Desire' could be... to kill you—not a goal, not a thought, not an impulse..."
"To defeat the opponent before her and kill the enemy before her can directly become her 'Desire.' Even if the enemy is a god, she will have the desire, craving, and obsession to kill the god—this is truly a fanatic that cannot be found even once in the entire Ten Realms over a thousand years."
Accompanied by the almost ecstatic voice of the God of Desire, Gu Mo burst out of the shadows, the tip of her gun pointed at the God of Shadows' throat.
"Whoosh!"
Before the throat of the God of Shadows, one shadowy net after another blocked the spear tip—and within those shadows, there was a power that was both real and illusory.
"What a surprise... that I was able to use three of my Authority."
The God of Shadows spoke, his smile fading.
Her flippant, playful tone and attitude vanished.
The three Authority were unleashed without any concealment, heading straight for Gu Mo!
At the same time...
The "Diviner's" one-against-five situation has also reached a stalemate.
Although, with the backing of his Authority, he did indeed hold off five "Tier 4" opponents and even gained the upper hand...
However, even the "Diviner" cannot immediately defeat these five "Tier 4" beings who are empowered by "Rule"!
Even shaking them off is somewhat difficult.
"Well, Diviner," the Swordsman's voice rang out along with the tip of his sword, "Your two 'divine' helpers are both tied up. Now... what other options do you have?"
Bifang also said coldly, "Your evil plot has completely failed. Give up!"
"You've been cautious for so long, but today you've suddenly become reckless," Old Wu's voice was almost swallowed by the Chainsaw in his hand, so he had to shout at the top of his lungs, "But it's all for the best... If things turn out the other way around and we can keep you here forever, it won't be a bad thing! Brother Zhuo!"
"Coming right up!"
The Comedian responded and smashed the hammer down on the Diviner's head.
With the help of the "Feng Shui Master" Jian Cunyi's Formation, the four attacked the Diviner relentlessly, and their teamwork was becoming increasingly seamless.
But...
Jian Cunyi, who was manipulating the Formation from a distance, did not utter a word of provocation to the Diviner.
He knew that verbal harassment wouldn't work on Diviner.
And...
The more the situation remained deadlocked, the more uneasy Jian Cunyi felt.
"Leng Jing, you beast, what else are you plotting?"
Jian Cunyi murmured.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Diviner laughed.
"Your approach is correct. Keep dragging it out... drag it out long enough, for at least 24 hours, and you can definitely save the 'Player' in this [Instance]."
"If it drags on a little longer," the "Tengshe" might be able to drain the energy completely and truly stabilize this spatial structure."
"It's just... dragging this out in the long run is advantageous to you, but in the short term, within an hour or two, dragging it out is advantageous to me."
Diviner spoke, he looked past the four people around him and at Jian Cunyi, his smile peaceful and joyful.
This isn't the kind of joy a farmer experiences upon seeing a bountiful harvest, the kind you'd find in a primary school student's essay. It's not intense or flamboyant, unlike the kind of great joy one might experience like passing an exam with flying colors, getting married, or receiving a windfall.
This expression is more like that of Diviner has just tasted a delicious glass of juice, opened the bottle, and discovered they've won a free bottle.
"Brother Cunyi, it's almost time."
But Jian Cunyi heard the Diviner's words and saw the familiar, slightly joyful expression on his face, he immediately understood.
"Oh no!"
He'd seen Diviner like this far too many times.
Each time they appear, it's because the opponent's "decisive strategy" has worked and victory is assured.
"Where exactly did things go wrong?"
Just as Jian Cunyi was pondering, Lin Yu's voice suddenly came.
"Down there! Brother Jian —inside the passage!"
As Lin Yu shouted, Jian Cunyi immediately activated the Formation to probe downwards, and then discovered something...
Within that chaotic energy passage, a surge of powerful demonic energy suddenly appeared and moved towards the "Tengshe" (a mythical creature).
"Damn it, Demon Ancestor Gantuo!"
Jian Cunyi immediately realized what was going on.
The "emperor" was not the "Diviner's " last resort...
It was the Demon Ancestor Gantuo!
Although he was kicked back into the Reality Passage by the combined power of several "Tier 4" beings and the "Rule," and was trapped by the Old Seal, this Demon Ancestor Gantuo was no ordinary person!
Although He cannot break through the restrictions and return here again in such a short time, it is still very simple for Him to move freely within the Reality Passage.
But in the Reality Passage... there was only "Tengshe"!
Normally, this sixth- Rankings "Tier 4" expert, who was also known for his endurance and versatility, might not be afraid of the Demon Ancestor Gantuo.
But right now, "Tengshe" is in a critical period of absorbing energy and is almost powerless to resist Demon Ancestor Gantuo!
"Someone has to help Tengshe!"
However... as the "Diviner" said, the current situation is a "stalemate".
No force capable of influencing the situation within the passage or hindering the Demon Ancestor Gantuo could possibly extricate itself.
Even to stop the Demon Ancestor Gantuo, it might not be safe to send only a "Tier 4" expert.
Moreover... the energy in this Reality Passage is currently so chaotic that even entering it is a challenge!