What [Colonialism] found unbelievable was that such a thought had actually occurred to him.
"As a god, I actually think I might lose. What a disgrace."
A puzzled voice came from behind him.
"Haven't you already lost once? What's so strange about that?"
The instant that voice rang out, three pairs of eyes turned swiftly toward its source, almost simultaneously.
Their gazes were sharp and focused, carrying a barely perceptible trace of wariness and scrutiny as they fixed firmly on the Six.
Not far away, a group of six stood silently, carefully observing the situation before them.
As they silently weighed the differences in their strength, even the air seemed to grow heavy with this soundless contest.
The three deities' gazes grew grave as well.
The entire Sea of Stars abruptly dimmed.
[Fate] sighed. "Must we fight?"
Ye Buyu nodded. "We must. Our choices differ, so a battle is inevitable.
"The Universe has chosen to head toward destruction, but living beings refuse to accept that ending. We want to find another way out."
[Fate] said, "Even if the Universe forbids it, even if even we are powerless?"
Ye Buyu answered, "Even so, we will never resign ourselves to our fate."
[Fate] chuckled softly, the overlapping voice gradually separating into two.
Two identical figures split apart.
The indifferent one stood beside [Colonialism], while the more human one walked toward Ye Buyu and the others.
"There's no helping it. I can't convince myself, so the coming clash between [Fate] may keep me from taking part in your battle."
Ye Buyu's eyes lit up. "That's wonderful!"
Su Wuwei's lips twitched. "Now that's an unexpected bonus. One fewer opponent means a better chance of winning."
Lou Guanshan looked toward the distant Divine Realm.
"What, isn't old [Eternal Life] coming?"
Kou Ying said, "He probably