Chapter 395: The Importance of Darkness
Compared to Ei's previous outfit, this time—whether due to a certain blond-haired man's taste or because she'd stayed too long in the Douluo Continent—she had surprisingly changed into a purple long dress.
The form-fitting purple dress accentuated Ei's flawless figure completely. Coupled with her cold temperament and peerless beauty, it would be no exaggeration to call her the most beautiful celestial maiden of the nine heavens.
"Kong's wife is out!"
Upon seeing her, Yu Yuanzhen, who had just been smashed into the ground by a punch from the black aura, immediately lit up with joy.
In his eyes, whenever Kong encountered an enemy he couldn't defeat or trouble he couldn't solve, this woman would appear in time, then swiftly take care of everything with just a few moves.
"The aura on her… so strong!"
Nearby, Bibi Dong composed herself and forcibly suppressed the injuries within her body, her expression showing her shock.
She had considered that this brat's wife might be some deity from the God Realm, but she hadn't expected this god to be so powerful. Even as the Rakshasa God, she couldn't muster the slightest resistance in front of her.
Could it be that her Rakshasa God divinity was just too weak? Otherwise, why did everyone she met after becoming a god seem absurdly powerful?
Rakshasa God's true self: I beg you, act like a human being, will you? It's not that I'm weak—it's that the enemies you run into are all beyond the heavens. Under these circumstances, let alone a first-level god like me, even the God Kings of the God Realm would likely get beaten so hard they wouldn't know which way was up.
"You—who are you?"
Seeing yet another person appear, the black aura turned around. Its voice was cold yet calm as it spoke.
"God of Thunder, Balzebuth."
After a brief and cool introduction, Ei raised her hand, and One Heart of Dreams instantly appeared in her grasp.
With One Heart of Dreams in hand, Ei's aura became even more powerful.
At the same time, a massive purple circle spun slowly behind her.
"Another God of Thunder?"
Upon hearing this, the black aura revealed a look of suspicion. What was going on? How had the world grown into something it no longer recognized while it had been asleep?
Though confused, it knew it had to get serious, because it could clearly sense that the aura of the woman before it was even stronger than the three others combined.
"Wunian—Sever!"
As her voice fell, Ei struck first. Thunder rolled across the sky, lightning flashed with deafening roars, and a blade of light flashed through the storm, wrapped in purple thunder.
"Primordial Darkness—Xuanhuang Nihility!"
Sensing the threat from that blade light, the black aura dared not be careless. It mobilized the full force of its primordial darkness to directly confront the attack.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed through the heavens and earth.
The purple blade struck the black shield, and the resulting shockwave spread in all directions, triggering an avalanche that cascaded down from the mountains in waves thousands of meters high.
Fortunately, the three gods acted together to contain it. Otherwise, the soul beasts living in the Extreme North and the cities nearby would likely have been completely annihilated.
"This person can't be fought! Gotta run!"
Blown away by that single strike, the black aura immediately realized this woman was no pushover. Her cultivation surpassed even that of the former Dragon God. A warning from the depths of its origin compelled it to flee without hesitation.
And this time, Ei watched its departing figure without making any move to pursue or attack further.
"Wife Ei, why didn't you finish it off?"
Seeing this, Kong walked up beside Ei, asking in confusion.
Given her personality, she normally wouldn't let something like that escape. So why now?
He knew Ei's strength better than anyone. As long as she was willing to go all out, that thing definitely wouldn't be able to get away.
"Useless."
Facing Kong's question, Ei didn't hide anything. Her tone softened considerably as she replied, "That thing is bound to this universe. If I strike it down, the entire universe would collapse. And besides…"
She paused for a moment, then looked up at the sky. Her gaze seemed capable of piercing through all things, reaching deep into the firmament.
"This universe cannot exist without the source of darkness. If it were completely destroyed, at best the universe would collapse and all creation would fall into ruin. At worst, an even more powerful darkness would arise—until it eventually annihilates us." Ei's expression remained calm as she explained.
The reason the universe can exist and remain stable is because both darkness and light are essential elements.
She could indeed destroy that entity now, but in a universe devoid of darkness, stability wouldn't last. Eventually, due to the unchecked surge of light, an even stronger darkness would inevitably emerge.
This is a law of the myriad realms. Not just for this universe—even in higher worlds, including their own, the same principle holds true.
Though good and evil may not be absolute opposites, if one side is entirely wiped out, then everything will collapse.
Of course, had this been the old Ei, she wouldn't have cared at all. Whether this universe was destroyed had nothing to do with her. But now, after nearly twenty years of experience, she had gradually developed emotions and learned the consequences of certain actions.
Still, that was the extent of it. If Kong truly insisted that she act, she wouldn't refuse.
"I see."
Hearing his wife's explanation, Kong nodded thoughtfully.
So that thing really couldn't be destroyed. Otherwise, it would surely bring endless trouble later on.
"In that case, is it possible to seal it away instead?" At that moment, Kong seemed to think of something and asked aloud.
"Yes."
Ei fell silent for a moment, then softly said, "But we need to find a suitable vessel."
"A suitable vessel?"
Hearing that, Kong furrowed his brows. After a moment's thought, his eyes lit up. "The God Realm Core!"
If he remembered correctly, the God Realm Core was a perfect place for imprisoning beings—just like the Golden Dragon King, who was one half of the Dragon God split by the Asura God's sword, and who was imprisoned within it.
"The God Realm Core?"
Ei blinked her beautiful eyes, seemingly unfamiliar with the name.
"Mhm."
Kong nodded and explained, "The God Realm Core isn't in Douluo Continent. It's in the God Realm itself. But for specifics, I'll have to consult the God Kings."
Upon hearing that, Ei didn't say much more. As long as there was a way, she wouldn't concern herself with the rest.
"Maybe after the discussion, I'll still need you to make a move, wife Ei," Kong said with a smile, completely free of his earlier hesitation.
"All right."
To her husband's request, Ei didn't refuse. She nodded obediently and replied gently, "If there's anything, just call for me directly. I'll always be by your side."
[End of Chapter]
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