Just as Tsubasa and Orochimaru, dragging their battered bodies, plunged headlong into the Ōtsutsuki Star Region—
"Buzz--!"
The commotion was indescribable, like a thunderclap in the universe, yet it carried a chilling sense of oppression. The entire Ōtsutsuki Star Region seemed to have been put on pause; space was as hard as iron, making it impossible to move even a finger, and time flowed so slowly it was agonizing. Tsubasa felt as if half an hour had passed in the blink of an eye.
Immediately afterwards, countless pale golden runes emerged from the sky. These runes were crooked and twisted, looking incredibly mysterious, yet seemingly alive, as they swirled and intertwined in the void, instantly covering the entire star field. As soon as that golden domain unfolded, the hairs on Tsubasa and Orochimaru's bodies stood on end—this thing, was it the Divine Domain that only True God could create?
"Holy crap... this thing is amazing." Tsubasa gasped, feeling like he'd fallen into a sticky swamp. Forget about throwing punches or kicks, even lifting his eyelids was a struggle. His thoughts were moving slower than a snail's pace. " Orochimaru, are you alright?"
Orochimaru wasn't in much better shape. His zombie body was already covered in cracks, and now, under the pressure of the Divine Domain, several more cracks appeared. He was barely able to maintain his dark purple-black corpse aura, yet he still grinned, his voice sinister. "Heh... the power of True God, truly lives up to its name. But, it's still too early to think you can trap me, Orochimaru."
That's what he said, but he spoke incredibly slowly, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, clearly also feeling quite overwhelmed by the Divine Domain.
Just then, an icy voice pierced the depths of their souls, without warning or emotion, like an ice pick stabbing into their very being. "Trespasser, die."
Those three words felt like the final verdict of the universe. Tsubasa and Orochimaru's hearts sank, and a sense of despair crept up their spines.
The next second, golden light surged in the void, and a golden spear of light, purely condensed from divine power, appeared out of thin air. The spear was tens of thousands of feet long, and its tip shimmered with light that could blind people. The divine laws swirling around it were so powerful that even a peak Saint Venerable Level would be pulverized if hit by it, let alone an ordinary Saint Level expert.
The moment the light spear appeared, it precisely locked onto Tsubasa and Orochimaru, piercing down towards them with a sharp whistling sound that tore through the void.
"It's over!" Tsubasa's heart skipped a beat, and his soul almost flew out of his body. "Why is this God of Ōtsutsuki acting so unpredictably? He's targeting us first!"
He tried to activate his wings of light to dodge, but the pressure in the Divine Domain was too great. His wings of light felt like they were filled with lead, and he couldn't flap them at all. Orochimaru also tried to summon white snakes for defense, but as soon as those white snakes crawled out of his body, they were pressed down by the golden divine law and instantly turned into ashes.
The two watched helplessly as the golden spear drew ever closer, the Yin Shadow of death looming over them, leaving them barely able to close their eyes.
However, at this critical moment—
"BOOM!!!"
A deafening roar, a hundred times more terrifying than before, exploded out, causing the entire star field to shake violently. A completely different aura suddenly rushed in, filled with aggression, a sense of devouring, and a nauseating savagery, like a primordial beast that had run wild, crashing into the pale golden Divine Domain of the God of Ōtsutsuki with a world-destroying force!
It was a dark green light! The boundless dark green Divine Domain spread out like a raging tsunami, colliding head-on with the pale gold Divine Domain!
" Insect God! That old thing actually caught up with us!" Tsubasa was both surprised and delighted. He was surprised by the Insect God's speed, but delighted that there was finally hope.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he chuckled sinisterly, "Heh... perfect timing. Let these two old monsters fight like dogs."
Two completely different rules, two mutually exclusive powers, erupted into the most direct and intense collision at this moment! The pale golden power of the God Tree represented vitality and control, while the dark green Insect Race energy represented destruction and devouring. The moment they met, they were like water and fire, instantly unleashing a world-destroying power.
"Snap! Snap!"
The void was like a fragile mirror, with cracks spreading rapidly, dense and numerous, enough to make one's scalp crawl. The cracks grew larger and larger until finally the entire void shattered with a roar, revealing a pitch-black, empty, chaotic void behind it.
The energy storm, like a wild horse unleashed, swept in all directions. Wherever it passed, the spatial barriers of the Ōtsutsuki Star Region, which had been stable for billions of years, were torn to shreds as if they were made of paper. Pale gold and dark green light eroded and annihilated each other in the void, producing a deafening roar. The sound was like the rumble of the beginning of the universe, or like countless stars exploding simultaneously, so loud that Tsubasa and Orochimaru's eardrums almost burst, and their souls trembled.
The two were violently thrown back by the aftershocks of the collision between the two Divine Domain, tumbling hundreds of times in the void like kites with broken strings. But thanks to this collision, cracks appeared in the Divine Domain of the God of Ōtsutsuki, and the feeling of being unable to move was finally gone.
Despite the excruciating pain that felt like his bones were shattering, Tsubasa flapped his wings of light to steady himself. Orochimaru, on the other hand, spun in the void, his corpse energy surging as his wounds healed at a visible speed, though his face remained pale.
"Phew... that was close, I almost turned into mincemeat." Tsubasa wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with lingering fear.
Orochimaru's gaze was fixed on the center of the dark green Divine Domain, where a colossal figure could be vaguely seen. The figure was covered with a thick, dark green carapace, covered with ferocious spikes, and countless thick tentacles danced in the void. Most terrifying of all were its enormous compound eyes, which gleamed with a cold, hateful light.
"It seems there's a deep-seated grudge between the Insect God and the God of Ōtsutsuki." Orochimaru licked his lips, a glint of excitement in his eyes. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Tsubasa finally realized what was happening. That's right! The Insect God and the God of Ōtsutsuki were fighting! This was their only chance of survival! He endured the excruciating pain in his soul and body, took a deep breath, and roared with all his might towards the direction of the God of Ōtsutsuki's true form, " God of Ōtsutsuki! The Insect God is the enemy of the universe! It can chase us here today, and tomorrow it could devour your entire star system! Let's join forces and destroy it first!"
He shouted until he was hoarse, his voice carrying through the turbulent energy currents; though somewhat hoarse, it was clear enough.
Orochimaru immediately followed, his sinister voice carrying a hint of seduction. "Your Majesty, think it over carefully. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Do you want to perish together with us two 'cannon fodder,' or join forces with us to eliminate this greatest threat before us? You should be able to distinguish which is more important, shouldn't you?"
A brief silence fell over the void, with only the booming sounds of the two Divine Domain colliding echoing continuously.
Tsubasa and Orochimaru were extremely nervous, their palms sweating profusely. They didn't know if the God of Ōtsutsuki would agree, after all, they were trespassers and had almost been killed by his spear just now.
But they gambled correctly. The God of Ōtsutsuki was clearly weighing the pros and cons; it knew the Insect God's Yamato and aggression better than anyone. Now that the Insect God had come knocking, and the Divine Domain had collided, there was no possibility of a peaceful resolution. Moreover, the faint aura of high-ranking Ōtsutsuki Clan blood on Tsubasa —the Ōtsutsuki Clan bloodline mark left by Kaguya Otsutsuki —caused the God of Ōtsutsuki to make a slight misjudgment, thinking that Tsubasa was some overlooked genius within the clan.
Finally, that cold voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable resolve. " The Insect God... shall be slain!"
As soon as the words fell, the pale golden Divine Domain instantly shone brighter, several times more dazzling than before. Countless phantoms of God Tree pierced through the void. These branches were thick and strong, covered with sharp barbs, like billions of golden divine spears, densely packed and thrusting towards the Insect God!
"It's done!" Tsubasa was overjoyed, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally put at ease.
Orochimaru smiled as well, "Heh... As expected, mutual benefit is the best bond."
However, this scene, witnessed by the Insect God, completely ignited its rage. It sensed the bloodline aura on Tsubasa that was similar to that of the God of Ōtsutsuki, and seeing the God of Ōtsutsuki help Tsubasa, it instantly conjured up a grand drama in its mind— Tsubasa was a descendant of the God of Ōtsutsuki, and that his previous abduction of the Holy Mother Insect and killing of three Holy Mother Insect, followed by his sneak attack on the Insect Domain planet, was all part of the Ōtsutsuki Clan's earth-shattering conspiracy!
"Roar--!"
The Insect God let out a furious roar that shook the entire galaxy. The dark green Divine Domain instantly expanded, and countless Insect Race phantoms appeared within Divine Domain —giant beetles, sharp mantises, and countless tiny insects. They gathered together, transforming into a destructive torrent that rushed towards the golden divine spears!
"You... will all die!" The Insect God's mental roar directly entered the minds of Tsubasa and Orochimaru, filled with intense killing intent and hatred. "Dare to scheme against my Insect Race? Today, I will annihilate your souls!"
The war of the True God has erupted in full force!
The battle between these two God Level was so spectacular and terrifying that it far exceeded the imagination of Tsubasa and Orochimaru, and even surpassed the limits of comprehension for any mortal.
The laws were collapsing; chains of law snapped in the air, releasing terrifying energy fluctuations. Space was collapsing in large sections, and one massive black hole after another appeared out of nowhere, frantically devouring everything around them, not even light could escape. Turbulent time currents were everywhere; those distorted timelines slithered through the void like venomous snakes, and once caught in them, even Saint Venerable Level expert would be instantly torn to shreds.
The pale golden power of the God Tree clashed wildly with the dark green destructive energy of the Insect Race in the void. Each clash unleashed a power powerful enough to reshape an entire star field. Sometimes countless golden divine spears pierced through the torrent of Insect Race, and sometimes the dark green devouring energy corroded the phantom of the God Tree. The two forces went back and forth, neither giving way, turning the entire Ōtsutsuki Star Region into a living Hell.
Tsubasa and Orochimaru, two Saint Venerable Level powerhouses who were considered the pinnacle of the Shinobi World, appeared so small and powerless in this battle, like two leaves in a storm, which could be torn apart at any moment.
They originally intended to assist the God of Ōtsutsuki, since they were now allies. Tsubasa activated the Will of Fire Formation, and golden flames blazed fiercely, condensing into a giant flaming sword that slashed towards the Insect God's Divine Domain shield. Orochimaru summoned countless white snakes of corpse energy, which intertwined and transformed into a giant white snake phantom, opening its blood-red maw to bite at the Insect God.
But what was the result?
The flaming longsword struck the dark green Divine Domain shield, but before it could even cause a ripple, it was instantly swallowed up without a trace. The white snake phantom bit down, but it was as if it had bitten into cotton. A surge of dark green energy instantly corroded the white snake phantom, and even the real white snakes turned to ashes.