The gods present wanted to act, but they did not know where to begin. Even as deities, the power displayed by the Golden Dragon King had already surpassed their understanding.
Huo Yuhao, standing nearby, watched as Wang Nan was about to be devoured by the Dragon's maw and rushed toward the Golden Dragon King, disregarding everything.
However, whether it was Divine Sense, Ultimate Ice, or even Electrolux, who seemed omnipotent within his mind, these powers vanished into thin air the moment they touched the Golden Dragon King.
The Asura God had opened his eyes at some point. Looking up at Wang Nan, who was held within the Golden Dragon King's mouth high in the sky, a flash of hatred flickered deep in his eyes.
Dread, fear, despair.
All kinds of emotions spread among the gods. No deity believed Wang Nan could escape, and the Golden Dragon King's next target would be them. If even Wang Nan was no match for the Golden Dragon King, how many among them could possibly stop him?
Soon, however, a fluctuation of divine power emanated from an unknown source. Even if their cultivation was inferior to the Golden Dragon King's, most of those who could enter the God Realm possessed extraordinary abilities. Since a battle with the Golden Dragon King was inevitable, even if they could not win, they still had to fight with all their might.
"You—"
Just as the gods were preparing to face death valiantly, a slightly startled roar echoed from the sky.
Looking up, they saw that the Golden Dragon King had raised his head at some point and was staring at the Silver Dragon King, who was enveloped in nine-colored light.
"How does he possess your power?"
Although they did not fully understand the meaning of the Golden Dragon King's words, the subsequent changes reignited hope in their hearts.
Within the Dragon's maw, a brilliant golden light appeared. A warm and gentle power radiated outward, and the God Realm, which had been ravaged by the Golden Dragon King's destructive force, began to heal.
The Goddess of Life was slightly stunned as she felt this power. It was similar to hers, yet different, even surpassing it.
This was the power of creation, the force that gave birth to the universe and shaped all realms.
The Golden Dragon King revealed a pained expression. The warmth that soothed the other deities burned it like fire. Its mouth felt as if it were ablaze, forcing it to open its jaws involuntarily.
The golden light flew out, growing as it rose, and in the blink of an eye it transformed into a long staff that struck heavily against the Golden Dragon King's massive head.
This strike clearly lacked the overwhelming aura of the previous attacks, yet after taking the blow, the Golden Dragon King could no longer resist.
The change occurred in an instant. From the moment it opened its mouth to Wang Nan's reappearance, only a brief second had passed. The Silver Dragon King's voice slowly echoed.
"It is also a matter of destiny, I suppose."
The light gradually faded, and Wang Nan appeared before the gods. At this moment, he no longer wore his Soul Guidance Device or his divine attire. He was dressed only in a light-colored fitted outfit adorned with golden patterns.
The long staff had vanished. Only the Evil Breaking Dragon, shimmering with golden light, circled around him.
He glanced at Gu Yue, the Silver Dragon King.
What had blocked the Golden Dragon King's destructive power was that wisp of the Silver Dragon King's power of creation. Although he had refused her proposal to inherit her power, when he absorbed his ninth spirit ring, that trace of creative force had remained within him.
Gu Yue nodded gently. As her hand seals shifted, the nine-colored light surrounding her intensified. Streams of visible golden light surged into her body, and the Golden Dragon King instantly grew listless.
The God of Destruction felt unwilling. He did not want to see the Silver Dragon King absorb the Golden Dragon King's power so easily. However, after Wang Nan briefly lowered his head and glanced at him, he abandoned any thought of intervening.
Just as the Golden Dragon King's form was about to dissipate, it suddenly raised its head. Words like a curse echoed from its mouth.
"No. I am the destruction of the universe. Even if I die, this realm will meet its end. When I close my eyes, that will be the moment of this realm's demise."
As if its wish had been fulfilled, its gaze lingered on Wang Nan until its form dissolved completely. Its eyes closed, and its massive body vanished within the nine-colored light.
Gu Yue's eyes suddenly widened. One pupil turned gold and the other silver as a violent aura erupted from her.
Before the gods could focus on her, the entire God Realm began to tremble once more.
High in the sky, gray bands swirled into view, silent yet filled with terrifying power.
Wherever those bands passed, even the stars dimmed.
In an instant, the God Realm descended into chaos. Countless anomalies appeared one after another.
"This is!"
The Evil God cried out, staring into the sky. The Asura God had once told him that the God Realm would face a great catastrophe. After gaining control of the God Realm Central Hub, he had also observed the approaching Time-Space Turbulence.
However, the turbulence should not have reached the God Realm so quickly. Suddenly, the Evil God remembered the Golden Dragon King's final words.
"Is this the true cause behind the God Realm's destruction?"
The God of Destruction frowned deeply, his gaze slowly shifting toward the Asura God on the ground.
Noticing his stare, the Asura God covered his chest and coughed twice before revealing a chilling smile.
A faint hum began to echo in the distance, quickly swelling into a colossal roar. The earth cracked, mountains crumbled, rivers surged, trees snapped, buildings collapsed. The sky darkened, and the once-brilliant divine light vanished.
The Evil God looked toward the Asura God for guidance.
"You foresaw this catastrophe long ago. Do you have a solution?"
"Heh." The Asura God did not rise. He merely shifted slightly to lie more comfortably. "To prepare for this catastrophe, I did not hesitate to break the laws, arranging various contingencies in the Mortal Realm. But now, they are useless."
A hint of embarrassment crossed the Evil God's face.
The God of Destruction snorted coldly. "Tang San, I may fall short of you when it comes to foresight, but if you try to disguise your selfish motives as selfless dedication, you truly take us for fools."
Raising his head, his eyes burned with determination.
"Things have come to this. As a God King, I cannot escape my responsibility. Is there anyone willing to face this catastrophe with me?"
The Goddess of Life did not speak. She simply flew up to stand beside him.
"Heh. I am severely wounded and powerless to act. Without the power of the Asura God, it seems this realm will indeed meet its end, just as the Golden Dragon King declared."
"It does not have to be that way."
Wang Nan, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. Faced with the strange phenomena shaking the God Realm, his expression remained calm, and his steady voice brought silence to all the gods.