The Divine Realm, God Committee Hall.
Beneath the golden dome, the atmosphere was unusually heavy.
The news of the Fire God's fall had shocked the gods, leaving every one of them uneasy.
Twenty-four gods, including one First-Level God, had been wiped out.
How many years had it been since the Divine Realm had suffered such losses?
Asura God sat upon the throne of the God King, fury blazing in his eyes.
The Earth God, Wind God, Darkness God, and the others wore sorrowful expressions. They were all among the Seven Elemental Gods, and together they maintained the balance of the Divine Realm's elements.
Yet now, the Fire God had fallen in the lower realm, and even his divine fire had failed to return.
"Everyone." Asura God's voice was low and imposing. "You've surely heard the news of the Fire God's fall. The situation in the lower realm is more complicated than we imagined. This time, I'll lead the team in person."
God of Destruction frowned. "You're going yourself? Then what will happen to the Divine Realm?"
Asura God waved a hand. "It's fine. I'll be back before long. Rakshasa God will accompany me, along with ten Third-Level Gods. That'll be enough."
Rakshasa God rose to her feet, her purple-black divine robes fluttering despite the still air.
Her alluring face showed eager anticipation. "As you command."
She had long wanted to visit Douluo Continent. Her successor, Bibi Dong, was there—and, most importantly, Brother Cao was there too!
The Soul Beasts had managed to kill the Fire God, so they must have some ability.
But she, Rakshasa God, was no reckless fool like the Fire God.
God of Goodness and Goddess of Life exchanged a glance, worry flickering in their eyes.
The Fire God was dead, and now Asura God was going in person. The situation was getting more and more serious.
Could Brother Cao handle it?
Douluo Continent, Spirit Hall.
Golden divine light descended from the sky, and twelve figures landed in the square before Pope Palace.
Asura God wore dark red divine armor, his expression stern.
Behind him, Rakshasa God's purple-black robes fluttered in the breeze. Ten Third-Level Gods stood in two lines at her sides, their momentum surging.
Bibi Dong had learned of their arrival ahead of time and was waiting with the people of Spirit Hall.
She bowed slightly. "Bibi Dong, Pope of Spirit Hall, welcomes the God King and the divine envoys."
Asura God's gaze swept over her without lingering.
He got straight to the point. "Tell me, what is the origin of the Sky Screen in the lower realm? And how much do you know about those Soul Beasts?"
Bibi Dong's expression remained unchanged. "Reporting to the divine envoy, the Sky Screen's origin is unknown and cannot be verified. As for the Soul Beasts..."
She paused. "The God King may go to Life Lake in the Star Dou Great Forest. You may find answers there."
Asura God nodded, and the group rose into the air, transforming into streaks of light as they sped toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest, Life Lake.
In a secluded place, silver light rippled as Gu Yuena meditated.
Suddenly, her eyes snapped open. Blinding light burst from her violet pupils!
Asura God!
She knew that aura all too well.
During the War of the Dragon God, it was Asura God who had used that divine sword to cleave the Dragon God's body.
He was her enemy, the Dragon Clan's enemy, and the Soul Beast Clan's enemy.
Gu Yuena rose to her feet, her icy voice resounding throughout the secluded place.
"Di Tian, Zi JI, Bi Ji... Come with me. We have guests."
Twelve figures descended above the lake.
Asura God stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the vast stretch of water. A trace of solemnity crossed his face.
He could sense an extremely terrifying aura hidden deep beneath the lake.
Silver light rippled, and Gu Yuena's figure slowly appeared.
Behind her, Di Tian, Zi JI, Bi Ji, Xiong Jun, King of Ten Thousand Demons, Scarlet King, Yao Ling... all the Ferocious Beasts appeared together.
Asura God's pupils contracted slightly. "Silver Dragon King."
Gu Yuena's voice was as cold as ice. "Asura, long time no see."
Asura God slowly clenched his hand.
He understood now. The Fire God and the others must have died at the hands of the Silver Dragon King.
"Did you kill the Fire God?"
Gu Yuena gave a faint nod. "Yes."
Asura God asked no more questions. He raised his hand and beckoned toward the void.
BOOM!!!
The Asura God Sword, far away in Slaughter City, sensed its master's call. It transformed into a blood-red streak of light, tore through space, and appeared in his hand in an instant!
The sword's point aimed forward, its killing intent surging like a tide.
Gu Yuena raised her hand. Silver light glittered as the Silver Dragon Spear transformed into a staff in her grasp, starlike radiance flowing along its length.
"Come on."
The two figures vanished from where they stood at the same time!
BOOM!!!
In the sky, blood-red light collided with silver light!
Space collapsed, and the earth trembled! Wherever the shock waves swept, trees were ground to dust and mountains were leveled!
On the ground, Zi JI and Rakshasa God faced off at a distance. Purple-black demonic flames and purple-black divine light intertwined, warping the air around them with scorching heat.
Zi JI gave a sharp cry and struck first. "Hell World-Extinguishing Claw!"
Rakshasa God sneered and raised a hand to meet her attack. "Demon Scythe Flying Slash!"
The two divine skills collided in midair, and a purple-black storm of energy swept in every direction! Each woman staggered back several steps, neither able to gain the upper hand.
Elsewhere, Bi Ji faced ten Third-Level Gods, her expression calm.
Vast waves of emerald life-light surrounded her like an ocean, neutralizing every attack the ten gods unleashed.
"Gods aren't much after all." She shook her head gently and swept out a hand.
Ten emerald beams shot forth at once, each striking one of the gods with perfect precision! Their bodies crumbled into dust without a sound, like statues weathered by a thousand years of wind and rain.
Bibi Dong stood in the distance, watching the earth-shaking battle, her heart a tangle of conflicting emotions.
In the sky, the clash between blood-red and silver light grew ever more violent.
The Asura God Sword was razor-sharp, and every swing carried the killing intent to destroy heaven and earth.
The Silver Dragon Staff wielded the power of the elements and yielded not an inch.
BOOM!!!
At the final collision, both figures were sent flying backward.
Asura God dropped to one knee and spat out a mouthful of blood.
His divine armor was shattered, his right arm hung limply, and he was gravely wounded!
Gu Yuena hovered in the air, her long silver hair slightly disheveled. Her face was a little pale, but she was otherwise unharmed.
Asura God rose to his feet and took a long look at Gu Yuena. Then he turned and transformed into a streak of blood-red light, disappearing beyond the horizon.
He ran!
Zi JI and Rakshasa God were still fighting, locked in a dead heat.
But when Rakshasa God saw that even Asura God had fled, she no longer felt like continuing.
She had been holding back and hadn't fought in earnest. But with the Silver Dragon King right there, even if she went all out, she still wouldn't stand a chance against her.
"Wait!"
Rakshasa God suddenly shouted. She retreated several steps and raised both hands.
"I'm done fighting! I surrender!"
Zi JI was stunned.
Rakshasa God panted, helplessness written across her alluring face. "I've cultivated the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique too. I'm one of Brother Cao's people as well. We're on the same side!"
Zi JI: "..."
Bi Ji: "..."
Gu Yuena: "..."
The entire place fell silent.
Zi JI and Bi Ji exchanged a glance. They'd known Brother Cao liked to play around, but they hadn't realized he played around this much. He'd even taken things all the way to the Divine Realm!
Di Tian and the other Ferocious Beasts were completely dumbstruck too. Well, look at that—the goddess of the Divine Realm had joined the Cao family's boat as well?
Gu Yuena was silent for a moment. "Forget it. Let her go."