"Back then, the Dragon God struck first to seize dominion over heaven and earth. The Phoenix God refused to submit and fought him to the death."
"The Qilin was forced into the conflict. The three sides clashed, each race standing at the pinnacle of that age, all in the God King Realm."
"At the time, the other two races targeted the Qilin, forcing it to leave the stage of war first. Only the Dragon God and Phoenix God remained to fight."
After that, the Dragon God proved slightly superior, and the Phoenix God fell. The war ended in his victory, but it also left his vitality gravely depleted. He was no longer what he had once been.
Although the Goddess of Life's voice was gentle, her words left the gods utterly shocked.
"So this Mutant Beast might be an orphan left behind by one of those three races?"
Poseidon ventured.
"Although that is possible, we cannot be certain."
The Goddess of Life shook her head. "It is more likely that this Mutant Beast stood alongside the dragon, phoenix, and qilin in renown, but remained unknown because it never took part in the war."
"An old monster that has lived for who knows how many years. Its power may rival the Dragon God and the other beasts of that era!"
The Goddess of Life's voice grew troubled. "If that is truly the case, its strength would be impossible to measure. It may even have reached the God King level!"
"How is that possible?"
The God of Fire and the others beside him cried out, "Since the Divine Realm first came into being, only a handful of beings have reached the God King Realm. How could that thing be a God King Realm powerhouse?"
"It is not impossible."
By now, the God of Destruction had completely abandoned his playful attitude, his expression solemn.
"Mutant Beasts appeared in great numbers during the Dragon God's era. Even those known to the world included the dragon, phoenix, and qilin races. Perhaps some beings who had no interest in fighting for fame and fortune survived to this day and reached the God King Realm."
At those words, every god present except the five God Kings shuddered with fear. Only now did Poseidon realize how terrifying his former opponent had been.
"Life's conjecture makes sense. We cannot dismiss that possibility. We must take steps to respond."
The Asura God glanced toward Poseidon and the Angel God. "Douluo Star is unlike other planets. It is critically important. The inheritance sites of Poseidon, the Angel God, myself, and others are all there."
"Now that the Northern Underworld Continent is invading, if this is indeed the case, we must kill the enemy as soon as possible."
"The most important question is what that so-called Sky Screen actually is."
The Evil God King also spoke with a grave expression. "If this beast at least has some traces we can follow, then the Sky Screen descended upon Douluo Star for no apparent reason."
"Not only that, we cannot see through it at all."
Kindness looked worried. "I have a premonition that, compared with that mysterious Mutant Beast, this Sky Screen will have an even greater impact on our Divine Realm."
"All the more reason to act, then!"
Destruction snorted coldly. "If we do nothing simply because we fear these things, where is the dignity of our Divine Realm?"
"Besides, if we do not act, how can we uncover their secrets? In my opinion, we should send a god down to the lower realm to probe them!"
With that, Destruction turned his gaze toward Poseidon and the others.
Seeing the God of Destruction's gaze, Poseidon's heart lurched. He had no desire to provoke that mighty figure again. Otherwise, he would surely die without even a scrap of bone left.
The Angel God and the Rakshasa God also looked unwilling.
They already suspected the opponent was a God King. What would First-Level Gods like them accomplish by descending, especially when they could not even unleash their full strength? Become punching bags?
"We cannot deploy the Divine Realm's fighting forces yet."
At that moment, the Asura God stopped Destruction. "The enemy is unrestricted and can unleash its full power, but we are bound by the rules and cannot exert ours. That undoubtedly puts us at a disadvantage."
"Forget a God King. We could not even deal with a First-Level God."
"Then what do you suggest?"
"We will have to rely on Poseidon."
The Asura God immediately turned his gaze toward him.
"Huh? Me?"
Poseidon pointed at himself, utterly bewildered, while the Angel God and the Rakshasa God quietly laughed to themselves beside him.
"Your Sea God Island is under attack right now. Why not use this opportunity to probe the enemy?"
The Asura God looked at him calmly. "After all, if you do not intervene, Sea God Island will certainly be destroyed, and your inheritance site will be ruined along with it."
"..."
Hearing this, Poseidon gave a bitter laugh, inwardly regretting his actions. Why did I have to provoke that fellow back then?
"I understand. I will project some of my power into Bo Saixi, the priestess of Sea God Island, and give her that replica of the Sea God Trident to use."
Poseidon sighed softly, knowing there was no escaping this calamity. "If necessary, I will take control personally and fight the enemy."
"That would be best."
The Asura God nodded calmly. "Remember, you must force the enemy to reveal some of its power so we can investigate its true capabilities."
"I... understand."
Poseidon sighed. This was the only option left. Once the war began, there was no way he could preserve his inheritance site.
He might as well let the place give off one last bit of warmth and order Bo Saixi and the others to do everything they could. It would be even better if they could force out the being behind the Northern Underworld God of Might.
Even if they failed to draw that being out, they could at least gauge the strength of the opposing empire. As for his inheritance site, he could only find another location later.
Under the gods' gazes, Poseidon extended his hand and unleashed his divine power, blue light flickering in his eyes.
The next moment, a strand of divine consciousness separated from him and plunged into the lower realm.
Asura unfolded the screen once more, and the scene on Sea God Island in the lower realm appeared before the gods again.
By then, the battle between Bo Saixi's group and Bei Miao had reached a fever pitch.
More accurately, Bei Miao's one-sided beating of the three had reached a fever pitch.
"Is that all you've got? I haven't even used my full strength yet!"
Bei Miao stood casually in midair, the Meteor Spear resting on his shoulder.
Across from him, Bo Saixi had already fallen to the ground. Her face was deathly pale from exhausting her Soul Power, the scepter in her hand had long since shattered, and even her strongest Martial Soul Avatar had been beaten out of existence.
Sea Star and Sea Maiden had already had their Martial Souls shattered by two thrusts from Bei Miao's spear. They lay on the ground, suffering the backlash of their broken Martial Souls.
Sea God Island had, by all accounts, already lost.
"Xi Zhao should be about done too. Time to finish this!"
Bei Miao swung the Meteor Spear in his hand, sending slashes of rippling water flying toward Bo Saixi.
Is this how it ends?
Bo Saixi closed her eyes in despair. She no longer had the strength to fight. She had tried every means at her disposal, yet had failed to inflict even the slightest injury on her opponent. It was utterly hopeless.
At that critical instant, a blue strand of divine consciousness descended from the heavens and merged into Bo Saixi's body, deflecting Bei Miao's water blades as well.
"How dare you!"
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