Although it was formed from a vine, its sharpness surpassed that of a real spear.
Having been forced back several steps, the Sea God discarded his earlier disdain. His divine force surged as he attacked with full strength.
Wang Nan's hands moved fluidly as the Coiling Dragon Staff traced a semicircle through the air. He thrust forward, the rod's tip colliding directly with the spearhead.
Divine Ability, Rock Fury.
Raging Dragon Shakes the Heavens.
The space before the Coiling Dragon Staff shattered inch by inch, pulverizing the blood-red vine spear along with it.
Yet the Sea God's assault did not end there. Immediately following the shattered vine came a golden trident.
Since ascending to godhood, the Sea God had rarely fought at full strength, but his combat instincts remained sharp.
From that brief exchange, he had already determined that, despite the absence of visible God Rings around Wang Nan, his opponent's combat power had truly reached the Realm of a God. This was an enemy who demanded his full effort.
The Sea God advanced with the trident. As it extended forward, his body followed, divine force flowing freely. The rhomboid gem embedded in the trident radiated dazzling brilliance, and golden light enveloped his entire form, as though he were forged from gold.
With a single step, golden flames surged around him. The vines encircling his body also transformed into gold. He raised his right hand and casually swung the trident, sending a brilliant golden halo shooting rapidly toward Wang Nan.
Unfixed Storm.
The Sea God spoke no words, yet Wang Nan instantly recognized the technique.
This was a Divine Ability renowned as the strongest control in the God Realm. Ordinary spirit abilities could not block it, and even gods would be immobilized for several breaths if struck.
But—
Wang Nan's Divine Core rotated. Divine Sense, divine force, and divine body fused in an instant. He drew his hands back to his waist, then suddenly swung the Coiling Dragon Staff, releasing an aura no weaker than the Sea God's.
A golden phantom appeared behind him, its features identical to Wang Nan's, filled with resolute intent. It wielded a golden long rod, forcibly intercepting the halo released by the Sea God Trident.
However, even the strongest control Divine Ability required contact to take effect.
The Sea God's expression changed. The golden radiance around him intensified, and the faint roar of ocean waves echoed from all directions.
The light emitted by the Sea God Trident blurred his figure. He leapt upward, his form dissolving into countless streaks of golden light.
The Coiling Dragon Staff clashed with the golden halo of Unfixed Storm. Violent force erupted, and within a single breath, cracks spread across the halo. It shattered like solid crystal, producing crisp, ringing sounds.
The boundaries of the surrounding world blurred. Above and below, everything became a vast azure ocean. Wang Nan raised his gaze, unable to find the Sea God. Only innumerable trident shadows filled his vision.
He had entered the Sea God's Domain.
At this moment, Wang Nan was like a lone reef in the sea, enduring wave after wave of violent power, each surge stronger than the last.
The Sea God's combat experience was no less than Wang Nan's. Even before ascending, he had fought his way through the City of Slaughter. Once he decided to fight seriously, he held nothing back.
"A Thousand Years of Emptiness."
The Sea God's voice echoed through the domain, yet among the countless trident shadows, his true position remained impossible to discern.
"Third Brother…"
After the Sea God unleashed his Domain, only he and Wang Nan remained within the azure world. Xiao Wu, standing outside, softly called out as the two vanished.
Far away, within the Sea God's mansion on the opposite side of the God Realm, Tang Wutong slowly regained consciousness. Though her thoughts were still chaotic, the pain in her Sea of Consciousness finally eased somewhat.
She sat up and moved to pour herself a cup of water, only to freeze when she saw the liquid had turned a deep blue.
Stunned, Tang Wutong looked around. The entire Sea God's mansion was faintly glowing with an azure light, and the Sea God patterns carved into the walls had become vividly clear.
The Sea God's mansion was intimately connected to his power. This was clearly a sign that he was pushing his divine strength to the extreme.
Who was he fighting?
Tang Wutong could not imagine who in the current God Realm could force the Sea God to such lengths. Before she could think further, footsteps approached, followed by a knock at the door.
"Aunt Lu?"
The woman she addressed was none other than the God of Life.
"Wutong, you're awake?" The worry etched in the God of Life's brow eased slightly.
"Mm." Tang Wutong nodded, forcing a smile.
"Do you still feel unwell?"
"No, Aunt Lu. I'm fine."
"How did you wake up? Where is your father?"
"I don't know. They left just as I woke up."
The God of Life's expression changed immediately. She knew the reason Tang Wutong had fallen asleep. Now that she had awakened suddenly and the Sea God had emerged from seclusion early, trouble in the God Realm seemed likely.
"Wutong, do you know where your father and the others went?"
Tang Wutong shook her head. She vaguely remembered voices, but her Divine Sea had been in turmoil at the time, leaving her unable to hear clearly.
Seeing the solemn look on the God of Life's face, Tang Wutong reached out and tugged at her sleeve. "Aunt Lu, are Mom and the others in danger?"
"It's not certain yet." The God of Life forced a gentle smile. "Don't worry. With your father's strength, he will be fine. Stay here and rest. I'll go find them."
"Aunt Lu, I want to go too."
Tang Wutong's words made the God of Life pause.
She studied Tang Wutong carefully. After a moment's thought, she nodded.
With the Sea God absent from the mansion, if something truly went wrong in the God Realm, keeping Tang Wutong by her side would allow her to watch over her.
Meanwhile, in a forest by a tranquil lake, a delicate courtyard stood quietly. A tall, golden-haired man stood at the water's edge, frowning as he gazed into the lake.
"What's wrong?"
A cool yet captivating voice sounded from behind him. A black-haired woman who appeared to be in her late twenties stepped forward and leaned gently against him.
"Little San is fighting," the man said. His deep voice carried a faint metallic timbre.
The woman followed his gaze to the lake.
Beneath the calm surface, the water trembled subtly, as though it might rise into the air at any moment.
There was no Water God in the God Realm. The only one who could stir all the waters of the God Realm like this was the Sea God.
The golden-haired man was the God of Battle, Dai Mubai. The God of Destruction's words echoed repeatedly in his mind. After a long silence, he finally spoke again.
"I need to help him."
The black-haired woman had clearly anticipated this decision. "I'll go with you."