The shock of Star God only lasted for a mere instant, and then the astonishment in his eyes was replaced by a scorching radiance.
Instead of backing away, he threw his head back and laughed. His laughter carried a long-lost excitement and battle intent, resembling a lone swordsman of many years who had finally encountered a worthy opponent:
"Hahahaha! Good! Good! Good! I haven't encountered such an interesting challenger in a long time!"
He laughed heartily and unreservedly, as if he had run across some long-sought treasure, his eyes brimming with a eager, trial-ready glow.
The silver spear in his hand suddenly vibrated, and starlight flared intensely around his entire body. A vast power surged out like a tidal wave, causing even the ground beneath his feet to begin cracking:
"Star God Domain, complete form, open!"
In a flash, centered on him, everything within a radius of one hundred kilometers was shrouded by starlight, as if the entire world had been pulled into a vast starry sky!
Constellations spun overhead, the Milky Way flowed beneath his feet, and countless specks of light drifted in the air like fireflies, as breathtaking as a dream.
Within this domain, he was the sovereign, he was a deity, and all rules were dictated by him!
Even more shocking was that a figure suddenly appeared by his side, identical to him, its entire body radiating a sacred light like a descended god, carrying an inviolable divinity.
That clone stood quietly beside Star God, its aura identical to his, resembling another complete version of him while carrying a transcendent, worldly-detached temperament.
"Did you see?" Star God spoke in a calm voice, his tone carrying undisguised pride as if he were displaying his proudest masterpiece.
"This is the reliance that allows me to rank fourth on the