The space around them began to twist, collapse, and expand in an endless cycle. Their clash on the conceptual level was silent yet swift, almost entirely invisible.
It was a contest waged deep within their minds. There was no smoke or flashing steel in this battle, only the collision of thoughts and the intertwining of concepts.
Only one phenomenon was relatively easy to observe: strange malformed creations appeared nearby from time to time, only to melt away in midair moments later.
They were all creations of nothingness. Both goddesses were mothers, and both were skilled at molding life. The only difference was that they were not cooperating now, but opposing each other.
Both were possessors of the concept of nothingness, and their abilities seemed cast from the same mold. Whenever one side brought out a method, the other inevitably had a way to counter it. A temporary stalemate was therefore inevitable.
Although neither goddess spoke again, Su Ming could sense through quantum perception that they were engaged in a battle of minds.
Through exchanges of thought and dialogues of consciousness, they debated their respective views and decisions, exploring the mysteries of the universe and the meaning of life. They wielded the power of mind and consciousness, clashing ideas and competing in intellect.
They manipulated thought, perception, and knowledge to contend for an advantage in wisdom and insight. They used their respective origins and understanding of their domains to seek out and exploit the other's weaknesses.
In this invisible battle, the gods also used the power of emotion and perception to influence their opponents, see through their intentions and actions, and make wiser decisions and responses.
The two also employed the power of space to gain the upper hand, creating dreamscapes and illusions to confuse the other's senses and judgment.
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