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The first battle of the Abyss unfolded exactly as expected. They were repelled, but this was merely the first wave. The true Blood River God-Slaying Array had yet to be activated. The Abyssal Sage Monarch also had schemes against the Demon Emperor. Though descending using her body would not grant him peak strength, he would at least reach the level of a second-grade deity—a result he could accept.
In this godless plane, he would be invincible.
Tang Hao was closely monitoring the developments in the Abyss. Everything was proceeding as he had anticipated. Tang Wulin shone brilliantly, gradually earning the recognition of the entire Federation. Even the legion commanders who had previously remained silent could no longer voice objections. Everyone could see that the son of the God King had indeed contributed immensely, inheriting the glory of that figure from twenty thousand years ago and protecting the Douluo Plane.
The Life Subtree, in particular, had played a pivotal role by devouring the energy of the Abyss, preventing its regeneration.
However, this peace did not last long. The Federation discovered that the Holy Spirit Cult had colluded with the Abyss Plane and was attempting to reconnect the Abyss using the Blood River God-Slaying Array.
The Abyssal Sage Monarch, sensing the desperate struggles of the natives of Douluo Continent, laughed heartily. "Yes! Just like this! I've witnessed this scene of despair amidst struggle many times, yet each time, it brings a unique sensation."
He was delighted, savoring this moment.
Even if Douluo Continent occasionally produced a few troublesome thorns—such as the Dragon Emperor Douluo Tang Wulin or the Silver Dragon Douluo Gu Yuena—it mattered little.
Those who do not ascend to godhood are mere ants.
Tang Hao was also observing the battlefield. Gu Yuena had indeed proven herself. She was genuinely protecting Douluo Continent, even ordering many transformed soul beasts to join the Abyss battlefield and contribute to the defense.
Her actions were proof enough that she did not wish for Douluo Continent's destruction.
But...
Just as this behind-the-scenes chessmaster watched the battle unfold, an unknown presence abruptly intruded into the perceptions of both.
As a first-grade deity, the Abyssal Sage Monarch immediately detected the sudden appearance of a plane brimming with vibrant life energy in the nearby cosmos. Though not as powerful as Douluo Continent, its life force was extraordinarily pure, radiating a soothing aura that uplifted the spirit.
Yet, in the next moment, a familiar sensation emerged. Someone was piloting that plane, rapidly approaching Douluo Continent.
"The Otherworldly Demon! He's not dead?!" The Abyssal Sage Monarch was shocked. His figure flashed as he appeared in the cosmos, staring grimly into the distant void. The other party's aura was formidable, unmistakably having reached the divine level.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao, though surprised, did not reveal himself. He remained hidden, observing the impending encounter between the Abyssal Sage Monarch and Bai Xu.
"Fellow traveler, halt your advance. Douluo Continent has long been under my gaze, and I intend to claim it for myself. You've arrived too late."
A divine message echoed, causing Bai Xu's furrowed brow to relax slightly.
"Abyssal Sage, you're being too distant. We've met before." Bai Xu responded in kind.
"It's you... You didn't die, and you've reached the divine level." The Abyssal Sage's voice darkened.
"Indeed."
"What is your purpose here?"
"Reckoning."
"Douluo Continent is mine. If you wish to avoid a divine war, leave at once!"
The Abyssal Sage Monarch had no desire to fight two planes simultaneously, as it could easily lead to a stalemate. It would be better to devour Douluo first and then deal with Bai Xu after ascending to God King status.
"The great reckoning is not just for Douluo—it's for you as well." Bai Xu replied coolly.
"You dare provoke me?!" The Abyssal Sage roared, drawing the Heaven Saint Cleaving Abyss Halberd. The weapon's aura split the void, causing the Abyss Plane to tremble.
"The heavens revolve, time presses; mountains stand like seas, the setting sun bleeds; the five elements cycle, yin and yang shift. Now, karma descends, and none shall escape the reckoning! I am its greatest executor!"
Without further words, Bai Xu shot forth from his plane like a five-colored meteor, crashing straight toward the Abyssal Sage Monarch.
The Abyssal Sage responded in kind. The divine rings of a first-grade deity materialized behind him. Here in the cosmos, unshackled by restrictions, he unleashed his full power, charging forward with the Heaven Saint Cleaving Abyss Halberd in hand, its might shaking the heavens.
The two divine-level combatants unleashed their killing intent in full, causing the battles on Douluo Continent to gradually slow. Even the Abyss creatures dared not continue fighting, their instincts screaming warnings of terror.
The Federation was no exception. Particularly the Limit Douluos, whose cultivation neared the divine level, faintly sensed an earth-shattering clash occurring in the cosmos beyond Douluo Continent.
From their perspective, two tiny meteors streaked across the twilight sky, colliding in space and erupting into a dazzling display of light.
BOOM!
A brilliant five-colored torrent exploded in the cosmos, its aura world-shaking. Even the scattered remnants of energy that fell upon Douluo filled the people with dread.
After the collision, the Abyssal Sage Monarch's arm tingled with numbness, but he sneered. "Fool! To meet the Heaven Saint Cleaving Abyss Halberd with your flesh—you'll be lucky to escape with your life!"
"Hmph!" Bai Xu scoffed, glancing at the half-meter-long gash on his right arm. With a thought, the wound healed instantly.
The most terrifying aspect of the Heaven Saint Cleaving Abyss Halberd lay in its innate trait—the Abyss. Named by the Abyssal Sage, this trait embodied penetration. No defensive ability or artifact, not even the armor of a super divine weapon, could withstand it.
This was not mere indestructibility—it was the negation of all defense. With its overwhelming piercing power, no barrier held meaning before it.
"Insect!" Bai Xu bellowed. "Law Manifestation: Cosmic Avatar!"
A colossal figure, towering between heaven and earth, materialized in the minds of all. Bai Xu no longer needed to hold back. With his Five Elements Body newly forged, none present could hope to kill him!
The Abyssal Sage Monarch paled. A thousand-meter avatar had manifested, and after just one exchange, the battle had escalated to its peak, leaving no room for caution or probing.
"Damn you! You're the insect here! A mere Otherworldly Demon is no match for the Abyss!" The Abyssal Sage roared, channeling his energy to expand his body to match Bai Xu's size.
"Palm-World Dominion!" Bai Xu unleashed a divine technique. Within the palm of his avatar, an entire plane took shape—continents, oceans, and the phantom roars of countless beasts. He had condensed a world within his hand, pressing it toward the Abyssal Sage Monarch with the weight of a universe.
This was his newly realized technique.
"Otherworldly Demon, you dare?! Behind me stands the entire Abyss! What hope do you have?!"
"All Abyss creatures, heed my command! Sacrifice to the divine weapon!"
The Abyss creatures rampaging across Douluo Continent obeyed, transforming into streams of gray mist that surged toward the super divine weapon in the Abyssal Sage's grasp. The halberd's gray, deathly glow intensified, its edge sharp enough to sever all tangible existence.
"Come! Let us fight!"
The Abyssal Sage Monarch felt pressure. As a first-grade deity, he was actually being pressured by an Outer Demon! He was the Abyssal Sage, born from the Crimson Abyss Plane, destined to become a God King!
The battle raged. The two clashed in the cosmos beyond Douluo, their blows tearing ten-thousand-meter fissures in space, which rapidly mended. The scorching energy rivaled the sun, and the resulting spatial turbulence wreaked havoc on Douluo's climate, churning the seas. Yet, all anyone could do was watch helplessly—no one could intervene.
"Bai Xu... He's returned..."
Despair took hold. This level of power could not be bridged by technology. With a single move, he had forced the ruler of the Abyss to command all invading creatures to sacrifice themselves, only growing stronger.
As the gray mist dispersed, the Abyssal Sage Monarch's white robes lay in tatters, his body covered in wounds, his aura diminished. Gasping for breath, he muttered, "The Abyss has plotted for millennia... Yet in the end, a variable like you appeared."
His gaze bore into Bai Xu, as if trying to unravel his origins.
Bai Xu offered no reply. Instead, he turned his attention to another direction—where the Abyss Plane lay. Forming hand seals, he chanted incantations and declared, "Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light!"
A beam, swift as lightning, shot from the cosmos toward the Abyss.
"Halt!"
The Abyssal Sage Monarch swung his halberd frantically, intercepting the five-colored light.
Bai Xu shifted tactics, disregarding energy expenditure. "Plane Spirit, Devour him!"
"Understood!"
The Plane Spirit obeyed, emerging from the five-colored beam. The Five Elements Demonification Rings ensnared the Abyssal Sage Monarch, whose eyes widened in helpless horror as the golden figure raced toward him along the beam.
"The master of Douluo Continent's plane..." he murmured.
BOOM!
An explosion erupted near Bai Xu, disrupting his technique. Out of nowhere, a radiant seven-colored hammer appeared, and a towering figure stepped from the void. His expression was stern, his eyes locked onto the Otherworldly Demon.
Tang Hao's voice was icy. "So, it was you aiding the Otherworldly Demon all along."
The Plane Spirit was forced to retreat to Bai Xu's side, its golden eyes burning with hatred. "My greatest regret is not killing your Otherworldly Demon son when I had the chance."