The next second, just as Huosi raised his head, time resumed around him, as if everything that had just happened had been an illusion.
At that moment, the Supreme God of Life's voice returned to its usual emotionless tone.
"Since the birth of heaven and earth, this is the seventh Overgod Mission, and the second one I have issued. Congratulations, Huosi. You've completed it."
"According to the rules of the mission, you may now make one request of me. Whatever I'm capable of doing, I'll do for you."
The Supreme God of Life's voice echoed around him, leaving Huosi dazed for a moment.
"What is your request?"
The Supreme God of Life asked.
"I... I want a Supreme Artifact for material defense."
Huosi was silent for a moment before making his request.
"Your request is granted!"
A green suit of armor appeared in the Supreme God of Life's hands.
"This is a Supreme Artifact for material defense. Only someone who has reached the level of a Sovereign can use it."
"Huosi, I've granted your request."
With that, the Supreme God of Life's figure vanished.
"Is this the Supreme Artifact for material defense?" Huosi fused with it using a drop of blood, then perfectly melded the Supreme Artifact with the surface of his body.
"I've obtained the Supreme Artifact, too. Next, I need to prepare to create a plane as quickly as possible. Once I complete that step, no Sovereign will be able to harm me."
Huosi felt the power of the System Space and muttered under his breath.
Though he didn't know what Hongmeng had given him, he assumed it couldn't be anything bad.
A hundred years later, within the Spatial Turbulence.
"Finally, I can begin!"
Huosi's tightly closed eyes snapped open, and a terrifying energy erupted in an