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However!
Someone was faster than her!
And stronger!
Facing an attack like a raging storm!
Lin Tian didn't even bat an eye!
He just subtly winked at the two "Queens" beside him.
That look seemed to say: 'It's up to you, finish it quickly, just don't kill them.'
"Yes, Master!"
Wanda and Gwen immediately understood! Their eyes simultaneously erupted with immense excitement and bloodlust!
Finally, they could stretch their muscles!
The next second!
Boom—!
Buzz—!
Two completely different, yet equally terrifying energy fluctuations instantly erupted from Wanda and Gwen!
Wanda's eyes glowed with a brilliant red light!
She didn't even bother to construct an energy shield!
Instead, she directly!
Extended her delicate hand! Towards the arrows and spears raining down like a storm!
With a gentle squeeze!
In an instant!
Time seemed to stand still at that moment!
All the arrows and spears flying in mid-air!
They all mysteriously froze in the air!
As if a pause button had been pressed!
Immediately after!
Under the gaze of all the Amazonian Warriors, filled with horror and disbelief!
Those arrows and spears, crafted from special metals! And even imbued with divine power!
Actually began!
Like sand!
Disintegrating inch by inch!
Turning into a sky full of flying!
Metallic dust!
Reality distortion! Matter decomposition!
Wanda actually directly used the most core law power of Chaos Magic!
Although it was only a small-scale application! It was already enough to render these mortal weapons completely meaningless!
"This… this is impossible!"
All the Amazonian Warriors were scared out of their wits by this scene, which completely exceeded their comprehension!
What kind of magic is this?!
Is it the legendary Annihilation Power of the Titan God Race?!
And just as their minds faltered!
Another purple-black lightning bolt!
Had already, like a ghost!
Rushed into their formation!
It was Gwen! The "Purple-Gold Spider Queen"!
Her speed was extreme! Her figure was like a phantom in the dark night! Weaving freely among the dense Amazonian Warriors!
Her hands, covered in the purple-black symbiote! Became the most lethal weapons!
At times, they transformed into sharp claws! Tearing through the Amazonian Warriors' proud leather armor! Leaving deep, bone-visible wounds! (But not hitting vital points)
At other times, they transformed into long whips covered with barbs! Whipping away the female warriors who tried to resist! Breaking bones and tearing muscles! Rendering them unable to fight!
And at other times, she sprayed spider silk with an eerie purple-gold glow! Firmly binding groups of Amazonian Warriors! The seductive power of the Lust contained within the spider silk! Even made these strong-willed female warriors! Unable to help but blush! Their eyes hazy?! Losing their will to resist?!
Gwen did not kill! Strictly executing Lin Tian's orders!
But each of her attacks! Was full of power, speed, and a kind of violent aesthetic full of sinister charm!
She was like an elegant yet cruel dancer! Unleashing her power and dark desires on the battlefield!
These Amazonian Warriors, who were usually high and mighty! Were wantonly trampled like playthings!
Screams! Exclamations! The sound of weapons falling! One after another!
In less than a minute!
The hundreds of elite Amazonian Warriors who were just now menacing! And had surrounded Lin Tian and his two companions!
Actually!
Had all lost their combat effectiveness!
Either knocked out directly by Wanda's telekinesis!
Or had their limbs broken and were bound by Gwen!
Or simply, under that eerie Chaos Magic! Were scared witless! And knelt to beg for mercy!
The entire beach! Was a mess! Full of wailing!
Only
Hippolyta, the Amazon Queen! And her dozen or so most elite royal guards! Were still barely standing!
--- Requesting fresh flowers --- But their faces! Were already replaced by endless shock and fear!
They looked at the two women who, like demons descended upon the World! Easily destroyed their proud army!
Feeling their worldview! Completely collapsed!
What kind of monsters are these two women?!
Why is their power so strange and powerful?!
Are they also gods?! Or existences more terrifying than gods?!
Hippolyta's hand, holding the sword of vulcan! Trembled slightly from fear!
She knew!
This time!
She had probably provoked an existence that absolutely should not be provoked!
But!
As the Queen of Amazon! She could not retreat!
For the honor and safety of her people! She must fight to the last moment!
"For Amazon!" Hippolyta let out a tragic roar! A brilliant golden divine light once again erupted from her body!
She raised the sword of vulcan in her hand!
That powerful artifact, personally forged by Hephaestus, the god of fire! Containing the power to slay gods!
Erupted with an unprecedented dazzling light!
A terrifying sword intent, powerful enough to cut mountains and burn seas!
Locked onto the man who had stood there all along! With a faint smile! As if watching a play!
Lin Tian!
Hippolyta knew!
To catch the thief, first catch the king!
As long as this man could be dealt with!
Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope!
She condensed all her divine power! All her will! All her anger and despair!
Into this one sword strike!
Like a true goddess of war!
Towards Lin Tian!
She charged defiantly!
This sword strike!
...00
It was her strongest blow as the Queen of Amazon! As a demigod descendant!
Enough to threaten the true Olympus gods!
However!
Facing this ultimate sword strike, which condensed the Queen's lifelong power and glory!
Lin Tian!
Finally moved!
But he still didn't use any astonishing energy!
He didn't even summon a weapon!
He just
The moment before the sword of vulcan was about to pierce his brow!
Slowly
Extended two fingers.
His index finger and middle finger.
Like a gentle smile while holding a flower.
Casually
Once again
Pinched the sword of vulcan! Which was burning with golden flames! And exuding the might of a god-slayer!
Clang—!
An extremely faint sound! Yet it seemed to echo throughout Paradise Island! Resonating deep within the hearts of all the Amazon people!
A crisp sound!
Time! Seemed to stand still again!
Hippolyta's resolute expression! Instantly froze!
Her eyes, filled with majesty and fury! Were instantly replaced by endless fear and disbelief!
She only felt!
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The sword of vulcan, capable of slaying gods, that she held in her hand!
The moment it was clamped between his two seemingly ordinary fingers!
It instantly turned into a fragile straw!
All the divine power it contained! All the sword intent! All its might!
Was instantly crushed!
Annihilated!
Even!
That terrifying power!
Followed the sword's body!
And rebounded!
Pfft!
Hippolyta once again spat out a large mouthful of golden divine blood!
Her body was as if struck hard by an invisible giant hammer!
Even more disheveled than last time!
She flew backward!
The sword of vulcan in her hand! Also flew out of her grasp! It clanged as it fell onto the beach! Its light dimmed!
Hippolyta fell heavily at her daughter Diana's feet!
She struggled a few times! But she no longer even had the strength to stand up!
She could only look with eyes full of despair and fear! At the man who still stood with his hands behind his back! Unharmed! And even had a hint of "disappointment" on his face!
Complete suppression!
A crushing defeat without any suspense!
Whether it was the army! Or her, the Queen!
In front of this man!
They were like ants!
Unable to withstand a single blow!
Despair! Boundless despair! Instantly enveloped the entire Paradise Island!
All the Amazonian Warriors who were still conscious! Put down their weapons! And looked with vacant eyes at the being who was like a god or demon!
They knew!
Resistance was meaningless now!
Their fate!
The fate of Amazon!
From today onwards!
Will be completely in the hands of this man!
And Diana!
Looking at her mother, who was easily defeated and severely injured!
Looking at the surrounding tribesmen with vacant eyes, who had completely lost their will to fight!
And then looking at Lin Tian, who was still calm and collected, as if he had only done an insignificant small thing!
Her heart! Was filled with unprecedented pain! Struggle! And confusion!
Finally!
She still made a choice!
She suddenly turned around! And stood between Lin Tianand the angry (though no longer daring to act) Amazonian Warriors!
She raised her Bracelets of Submission, which symbolized protection and peace!
And burst forth with a soft yet firm divine light!
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"Stop! Everyone, stop!"
Her voice! Carried a hint of tremor! Yet it was extraordinarily firm!
Resounding across the entire beach!
"Mother! My sisters! Please listen to me!"
Diana looked at her tribesmen! And then glanced at the man behind her who had changed everything for her!
She took a deep breath!
And shouted with all her strength:
"Mr. Lin! He is not an enemy!"
"Perhaps!"
"He is our Amazon's! New hope!"
New hope?!
Upon hearing these words!
Hippolyta and all the Amazonian Warriors! Were completely stunned!
Diana, she... she actually...
And Lin Tian!
Looked at Wonder Woman, who was standing in front of him! Trying to mediate the conflict! And uttering such "bold" remarks!
A smile, understood only by himself, curled at the corner of his mouth!
A smile filled with playfulness and a sense of control.
Very good!
The first step of "establishing authority" and "deterrence" has been perfectly achieved!
Next!
It's time to properly "enjoy"!
This daughter island, full of exotic charm!
And!
To conquer this beautiful demigoddess princess who has already begun to "speak" for him!
Lin Tian knew!
His "hunting" journey on Paradise Island!
Had just begun!
He temporarily "stayed" on Paradise Island.
Nominally, he was undergoing the Amazonians' "supervision" and "observation."
In reality, he began a new chapter of conquering Wonder Woman Diana and exploring the mysteries of Amazonian divine power!
Paradise Island, this kingdom of women that had been peaceful for a thousand years!
Because of his arrival!
Stirred up unprecedented huge waves!
And was about to usher in a!
More thorough!
From inside out!
"Transformation"!
Under Diana's "strong protection" and the absolute deterrent power displayed by Lin Tian, the Amazonian Queen Hippolyta ultimately had no choice but to accept the decision for Lin Tian, Wanda, and Gwen to temporarily stay on Paradise Island.
Of course, nominally it was for "observation" and "monitoring" to better understand the purpose and threat level of these mysterious outsiders.
But in reality, everyone knew that with Lin Tian's unfathomable methods, the so-called "monitoring" was simply a joke. No one on the entire Paradise Island could stop him from doing what he wanted or going where he pleased.
Lin Tian tacitly acknowledged this and was happy to have some leisure time. He needed time to observe and "study" these Amazonian Warriors, who were full of primitive, wild beauty and powerful divine strength, especially his main target for this trip — Diana Prince.
Thus, Lin Tian began his "vacation" and "conquest" routine on Paradise Island.
He did not act like an invader, provoking or displaying power everywhere, but instead behaved like a "friendly visitor" full of curiosity and respect for Amazonian culture and history.
He would stroll through the beautiful scenery of Paradise Island, like a mythical scroll, admiring the white beaches, lush rainforests, and the magnificent ancient Greek-style architecture.
He would actively "communicate" with the Amazonian Warriors who were both curious and wary of him, asking them about Amazonian history, traditions, and their unique training methods.
He would even observe their daily training, watching the valiant female warriors practice their exquisite combat skills, archery, and swordsmanship, occasionally even "humbly" asking for a pointer or two?
Of course, Lin Tian's primary "communication" object was still Diana Prince.
He used various "reasonable" opportunities to engage in close contact with this beautiful demigoddess princess.
Perhaps it was in the Amazonian open-air arena. Dianawas engaged in intense combat training with other female warriors, showcasing her powerful fighting ability that combined divine power and skill. Lin Tian would "happen" to be watching nearby, and after the training, he would walk up to "sincerely" praise Diana's prowess and "humbly" state that he also had some knowledge of combat arts, hoping for an opportunity to "learn" a thing or two from Your Highness?
Facing Lin Tian's seemingly "friendly" sparring invitation, Diana, though wary, was also curious about how strong Lin Tian truly was? After all, last time he only used two fingers to clamp her mother's sword of vulcan! Coupled with that stubborn spirit deep down, she ultimately agreed.
Thus, under the curious and nervous gazes of many Amazonian Warriors, Lin Tian and Diana engaged in a "friendly sparring" that was "stopped at the right moment."
Lin Tian did not use any energy or divine abilities, but merely relied on his martial arts skills, honed through countless Worlds and already perfected, and his exquisite control over power, to effortlessly defuse Diana's powerful and divine attacks, one by one!
He moved as if taking a leisurely stroll, navigating Diana's storm-like attacks with ease! He even managed to point out the flaws and shortcomings in her moves during the gaps in his dodges!
"Your strength is very great, Diana," Lin Tian commented with a smile, easily dodging Diana's heavy punch, "but it's used too forcefully, lacking variation and technique. True combat isn't just about strength."
"Like this—" Lin Tian suddenly closed in! At an extremely * * * tricky angle! He instantly pressed close to Diana's body!
Before Diana could react! Lin Tian's fingers, like dancing butterflies, quickly tapped several key acupoints or energy nodes on her body!
Buzz!
Diana felt a jolt throughout her body! Her divine power instantly became sluggish! As if temporarily "sealed" by something! She instantly lost all power to resist! And softly began to fall!
Lin Tian, quick as a flash, caught her in his arms, and the two of them, in an extremely intimate posture, pressed tightly against each other!
"You!" Diana was both shy and angry! She wanted to break free! But found herself powerless! She could only let this man hold her in his arms! Feeling his hot chest, full of masculine aura!
"Do you see?" Lin Tian looked down at the beautiful goddess in his arms, her face flushed and her eyes filled with shame and indignation, and whispered in her ear in a magnetic voice, "Sometimes, technique is more important than strength."
The surrounding Amazonian Warriors, seeing this scene! All gasped in astonishment!
Their Princess! Was so easily "subdued" by this foreign man?! And in such an intimate posture?!
Wanda and Gwen, seeing this scene, simultaneously flashed a cold glint in their eyes and a strong sense of jealousy!
Master! Is flirting outside again!
Lin Tian felt the soft and elastic body of the goddess in his arms, and the faint fragrance emanating from her, and secretly chuckled. This "sparring" had excellent results.
He didn't take too much advantage, and soon released Diana, a look of "apology" on his face: "My apologies, Your Highness, I got a little carried away."
Diana broke free from his embrace, glaring at him, both shy and annoyed, but deep down, she felt an unprecedented shock and... a hint of admiration? for Lin Tian's miraculous combat skills and exquisite control over power.
This man was indeed unfathomable!
Besides "sparring" in martial arts, Lin Tian would also seize opportunities to engage in deeper "spiritual communication" with Diana.
Perhaps it was in the philosophically rich library of Paradise Island. The two of them would study ancient parchment scrolls together, discussing ultimate questions about life, the Universe, and the relationship between gods and mortals. Lin Tian, with his insights beyond his time and his profound understanding of the rise and fall of various civilizations, would repeatedly challenge and subvert Diana's relatively "simple" worldview and values. Making her feel as if she had opened a door to a whole new World! She admired Lin Tian's wisdom and vision immensely!
Perhaps it was on a cliff edge on Paradise Island, overlooking the starry sea. The two stood side by side, facing the sea breeze, gazing into the distance. Lin Tianwould "casually" reveal some "divine" qualities similar to Diana's.
For example, he would lament the vastness of the Universe and the insignificance of life, expressing a longing for peace and a dislike for war—though he himself was one of the biggest warmongers.
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For instance, he would display "sympathy" and a "protective" stance towards the weak, even though he viewed mortals as ants.
For instance, he would precisely capture the deep confusion and struggle within Diana's heart, stemming from a century of solitude and disappointment in the Human World, and offer her the most gentle, understanding comfort and "empathy"!
"Diana," Lin Tian said, his voice gentle and full of power, as he looked into her eyes, beautiful like stars yet tinged with melancholy, "I know you carry a heavy burden. The responsibility of protecting the World, the remembrance of a lost loved one, and the disappointment in this flawed Human World."
"But please, do not close off your heart because of it."
"This World may not be perfect, but it still holds beauty worth protecting. Such as love, such as hope, such as those ordinary people who still shine with the light of humanity in the darkness."
"And you," Lin Tian reached out and gently caressed her cheek, his gaze incredibly sincere, "you are the light of this World. A symbol of hope. A Goddess worthy of everyone's admiration and adoration."
"You don't have to bear all of this alone. You can also... have your own happiness."
Lin Tian's words, filled with "understanding," "care," and even a hint of "adoration," were like the warmest sunlight, instantly illuminating Diana's long-frozen heart!
She looked at the man before her, at his eyes that seemed to see through everything, yet were filled with tenderness and power!
She felt that her deepest desires and vulnerabilities had been easily seen through by him! And gently accepted by him!
This feeling of being understood! Being cherished! Being cared for!
It was something she had never experienced in her thousands of years of life!
Diana's heart, at this moment, was completely stirred!
Her gaze towards Lin Tian no longer held any wariness or suspicion!
Only endless gratitude, reliance, and a trace of uncontrollable adoration remained!
Perhaps he truly is an envoy sent by the gods to guide me?
Perhaps he is the one I am destined to wait for?
For the first time, Diana's heart developed feelings for this mysterious and powerful man that transcended friendship!
Lin Tian was adept at the subtle art of managing the distance between people. After initially winning Diana's favor and trust, he did not immediately launch a more aggressive "offensive," but instead maintained an ambiguous distance of "more than friends, less than lovers." He continued to engage in various "normal" exchanges and interactions with Diana as a "friend" or "scholar."
They would study the murals and ancient texts in the temple on Paradise Island, which recorded the ancient history of the Amazon and the secrets of the gods. Lin Tian, relying on the vast knowledge base provided by Zero and his understanding of the laws, could always propose unique insights that astonished Diana, and even helped her solve some historical mysteries that had plagued the Amazon people for thousands of years. This made Dianaadmire his "erudition" even more.
They would engage in "friendly" sparring on the training grounds of Paradise Island. Lin Tian would patiently guide Diana on how to more subtly utilize her divine power and how to combine Amazonian combat techniques with more profound energy circulation methods. Each guidance session made Diana feel greatly benefited, and her strength steadily improved. She even felt that Lin Tian's understanding of divine power seemed to be even deeper than that of the Amazon people themselves?! This increased her reverence for Lin Tian.
They would also stroll and converse amidst the beautiful natural scenery of Paradise Island. They talked about everything from ancient Olympus myths to the changes in modern Human society; from the origin of the Universe to the meaning of life; from the essence of power to the destination of emotions. Lin Tian's timeless vision, profound thoughts, and the unique insights into life and the Universe that he occasionally revealed, deeply attracted Diana. She felt that in front of this man, she always had endless topics to discuss and could always learn new things. She even began to anticipate every conversation with him, eager to delve deeper into his inner World, which was as vast as the starry sky.
During this process, Lin Tian also consciously began to display some of his own "divine" characteristics to Diana, attempting to establish a deeper "resonance" with her.
He was not pretending, but selectively releasing some insights and aura, almost akin to "Dao," that naturally arose after he cultivated the Yin Yang Harmony Manual to the late-stage peak of the third level.
For instance, when he saw some injured small animals on Paradise Island, he would casually use a trace of Harmony True Qi, imbued with the power of life creation, to heal them, demonstrating his "love" and "benevolence" towards life.
For instance, when discussing the definitions of "justice" and "evil" with Diana, he would offer profound insights that transcended simple binary opposition, such as "power itself has no right or wrong, the key lies in the human heart" and "true peace is not the absence of war, but inner harmony," thereby demonstrating his unique understanding of "justice."
For instance, when he sensed Diana's confusion due to missing the Human World or worrying about the future, he would use his vast, ocean-like primordial spirit power to give her the most gentle and firm support and "protection," making her feel an unprecedented sense of security.
The display of these "divine" characteristics, for Diana, who already possessed demigod blood and a heart full of light and justice, undoubtedly held immense appeal!
She felt that between herself and Lin Tian, there seemed to be some kind of "soul resonance" that transcended ordinary male-female emotions!
She felt that Lin Tian was the only one in this World who could truly understand her and know her!
He understood her pride and loneliness as a demigod!
He understood her complex emotions of both love and hate for the Human World!
He understood her deep longing and pursuit for peace, true love, and the meaning of her own existence!
In front of this man, she needed no pretense! No concealment!
She could completely open her heart!
This feeling of being completely understood and accepted was something Diana had never experienced in her thousands of years of life!
It made her feel incredibly warm, secure, and... completely captivated!
Her gaze towards Lin Tian was no longer merely curiosity, admiration, and reliance.
Instead, it was filled with an undiluted, intense love!
A complex emotion that blended adoration, reverence, the feeling of a soulmate, and romantic love!
She knew that she had hopelessly fallen in love with this man!
Even if he was mysterious, dangerous, and perhaps not even benevolent!
She was willing!
Lin Tian naturally also sensed the drastic change in Diana's emotions.
Watching this Goddess, who was originally noble, reserved, and even carried a hint of aloofness, now appear before him like a young girl experiencing her first love, with infatuated eyes and tender affection, Lin Tian's heart was filled with an indescribable sense of conquest and pleasure!
Excellent!
The Goddess's emotional defenses had been completely breached!
The bridge of trust had been firmly established!
Next...
Only a suitable opportunity is needed...
To complete the final step of "possession"!
And this opportunity...
Lin Tian believed...
Would arrive soon.
Because he could feel...
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of Paradise Island...
Some restless undercurrents seemed to be hidden?
Perhaps a threat from the outside World?
Perhaps internal conflicts?
Whichever it was...
It would be the best stage for his ultimate "hero saving the beauty" and completely capturing the Goddess's heart!
Lin Tian's lips curved into a smile, as if everything was within his grasp.
Patiently waiting for the "show" to begin.
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As Lin Tian predicted, the peaceful days did not last long.
An ominous Shadow began to quietly envelop this secluded Paradise Island.
Initially, it was just some subtle anomalies.
For example, the magic barrier around the island began to show some unexplained energy fluctuations and cracks. Although they were quickly repaired by the Amazonian priests, the frequency increased.
For example, some ancient magic devices on the island, used for vigilance and defense, began to inexplicably malfunction or emit false alarms.
For example, some Amazonian Warriors patrolling the outer perimeter of the island would occasionally report seeing strange black Shadows on the sea surface or hearing whispers full of temptation and violence, but a careful investigation yielded nothing.
These anomalies initially did not receive enough attention from the Amazonian high command. They mostly believed it was just normal fluctuations in the magic barrier's energy or some unobservant sea monsters harassing nearby.
Even Queen Hippolyta, although she felt a hint of unease, her main energy was still focused on how to deal with Lin Tian, this "uninvited guest," and how to appease the emotions of her people, who had become somewhat restless due to Lin Tian's arrival.
Only Lin Tian, relying on his powerful spiritual consciousness that far exceeded the understanding of this World and his keen perception of energy laws, detected the true crisis hidden behind these anomalies!
"Interesting," Lin Tian stood on the highest peak of Paradise Island, gazing at the seemingly calm sea in the distance, a cold smile playing on his lips. "A dark aura filled with war, slaughter, and decaying divine power... It seems an old friend can't sit still and wants to come out and play?"
He was almost certain that the source of this aura was none other than the Olympus God of War, Ares, who had been "defeated" (in reality, only severely wounded and temporarily sealed) by Diana a century ago!
This ancient deity, who presided over war and slaughter, was clearly not truly dead! He had been secretly accumulating power, waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback!
And Lin Tian's arrival, as well as the powerful "foreign" energy aura emanating from him, likely stimulated Ares! Making him mistakenly believe that a new threat had arrived, or... an opportunity he could exploit?
So, he began to secretly cause trouble, testing Paradise Island's defenses, creating chaos, and trying to find a breakthrough to return to the Human World!
"Perfect," a cold murderous intent flashed in Lin Tian's eyes. "It saves me the trouble of looking for you later."
Although Ares was also one of the main gods of Olympusand possessed powerful divine power...
In front of Lin Tian, who had now reached the late-stage peak of the third level and mastered various law powers and part of the Infinity Stones' might...
He was nothing more than a slightly stronger ant!
He could be used to... establish his authority!
And also give Diana a "great gift"!
To make her clearly see the "viciousness" of the Human World, and... the power and reliability of her "savior"!
Lin Tian decided to bide his time for now.
He wanted Ares to jump out on his own!
To create greater chaos and crisis!
Until Diana and the Amazons were helpless and in despair!
Then he would descend as a "savior"!
To turn the tide!
This way, he could maximize Diana's gratitude, worship, and... love!
It must be said that Lin Tian's cunning and calculations had reached an appalling level!
To conquer the Goddess, he even went so far as to... "allow" a crisis that could threaten the entire Paradise Island to occur!
In the following days, the anomalies on Paradise Islandintensified!
The cracks in the magic barrier grew larger and larger! The energy fluctuations became more and more violent! Even beginning to affect the island's internal natural environment! The sky was sometimes overcast with dark clouds, lightning and thunder! At other times, strong winds raged and tsunamis soared!
The Amazonian Warriors on the island also began to become agitated and restless! They could clearly feel an evil and powerful force approaching! The aura filled with war and slaughter made these natural warriors feel waves of fear and unease!
Even some young Amazonian Warriors with weaker willpower began to be eroded by that dark power! Becoming irritable, belligerent, and even starting to attack each other?!
Chaos and signs of division also began to appear within Paradise Island!
Queen Hippolyta was overwhelmed! She led the priests and Elders, tirelessly repairing the magic barrier, appeasing the emotions of her people, and trying to find the root of the crisis!
But Ares was extremely well hidden! And he was extremely skilled at manipulating people's hearts and creating chaos!
Hippolyta and their efforts were largely in vain!
The entire Paradise Island was shrouded in a looming, precarious Shadow!
Diana saw it and felt anxious!
She deeply loved her homeland and her people! She could not stand by and watch them fall into crisis!
She volunteered to lead the Warriors to find the source of the crisis!
But Hippolyta stopped her!
Her Majesty the Queen knew that this crisis was no small matter! It likely involved ancient gods! With Diana's current strength (although she was also very strong, she was still young and lacked experience in dealing with true deities), rash action would be too risky!
Moreover... Her Majesty the Queen had an even deeper concern in her heart!
That was Lin Tian!
This mysterious and powerful man, ever since he showed his strength last time, had always been unusually "low-key" and "cooperative," spending his days merely "strolling" and "chatting" with Diana, or "researching" Amazonian texts in the library.
But this made Hippolyta even more uneasy!
She always felt that Lin Tian seemed to have sensed something long ago! Yet he deliberately remained inactive! As if waiting for something?!
What exactly did he want to do?!
Could this crisis... be related to him?!
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Hippolyta wasn't sure, and she didn't dare to ask.
She could only try her best to maintain Paradise Island's defenses while secretly observing Lin Tian's movements, her heart filled with vigilance and helplessness.
As for Diana, after being stopped by her mother, her heart became even more anxious and helpless!
She looked at her increasingly chaotic home, at her frightened people, and then at Lin Tian, who seemed to be'standing by idly'.
Her heart was full of contradictions and struggles!
She knew Lin Tian was strong! Strong enough to easily resolve the current crisis!
But should she go and beg him?
In what capacity should she beg him?
As a friend? Or... Moreover, once she begged him, wouldn't it mean that she would completely... owe him a favor? Or even... have to pay a greater price?
For example... completely submit to him?
Diana's heart was a tangled mess.
She yearned for Lin Tian to save her home, yet she feared losing herself completely in the process.
Just as Diana was suffering internally, and Paradise Island's crisis was about to reach its breaking point!
Lin Tian knew that the time for his 'appearance' had finally arrived!
Above Paradise Island, the situation changed dramatically!
The golden magic barrier that originally enveloped the island was now covered with hideous cracks! Like an eggshell about to shatter!
Outside the barrier, black clouds rolled like living things! Lightning flashed and thunder roared within them! A suffocating aura of evil and brutality emanated!
An extremely powerful, dark energy, filled with the divine power of war, slaughter, and decay, was like an invisible giant hammer! Again and again! It fiercely struck the tottering magic barrier!
Ares!
This God of War of Olympus, who had been sealed for a hundred years, finally tore through all his disguises! Revealing his hideous fangs!
He wanted to destroy this prison that had held him captive for countless years! He wanted these Amazon women who dared to defy him to pay the price! He wanted to return to the World! To spread war and fear! To make the entire World prostrate at his feet!
"Roar!"
Accompanied by a roar filled with endless anger and a desire for destruction!
Boom—
Paradise Island's magic barrier! Finally couldn't withstand the terrifying Impact!
Like a mirror!
It shattered completely!
Endless dark energy! Like a bursting dam! Instantly swept across the entire Paradise Island!
"Ah!"
Countless Amazonian Warriors let out terrified screams! They were directly thrown back by the dark energy Impact, or their eyes turned blood red and they lost their minds, corrupted by the negative emotions contained within it! They began to madly attack their companions!
The entire Paradise Island! Instantly plunged into a hell of chaos and infighting!
"No!"
Diana watched this tragic scene before her! Her eyes were splitting with rage! Her heart was twisting in pain!
She fiercely drew the sword of vulcan from her waist! Raised her silver bracelets! A brilliant golden divine light burst forth from her body! And she prepared to rush forward! To stop this disaster!
However!
A taller, more majestic figure! Appeared before her! One step ahead!
It was Queen Hippolyta!
At this moment, Hippolyta! Had long lost her former majesty and composure!
She looked at her people, who had fallen into chaos and infighting! She looked at the dark energy that enveloped the entire island! Her eyes were filled with endless grief and anger!
"Ares!" The Queen let out a roar filled with bitter hatred towards the sky! "You despicable and shameless bastard! I will kill you!"
She raised the sword of vulcan in her hand! Disregarding her body, which had been injured by Lin Tian earlier! She forcefully activated all the divine power within her! Transforming into a golden stream of light! And bravely charged towards the core of the rolling dark energy in the sky!
She wanted to die with Ares!
"Mother!" Diana cried out in alarm! Wanting to stop her! But it was already too late!
However!
Just as Hippolyta was about to rush into the core of the dark energy!
A warm and powerful large hand! As if crossing the distance of space! Silently! Pressed on her shoulder!
Instantly!
Hippolyta felt the violent divine power within her! As if it had met its nemesis! It instantly calmed down!
Her charging body! Also seemed to be under a paralysis spell! It stopped in mid-air! Unable to move!
"Your Majesty, why be so impulsive?"
A voice with a hint of lazy amusement! Rang in her ear.
Hippolyta turned her head with difficulty!
She saw a handsome face of unparalleled beauty! An oriental face with a faint smile!
It was Lin Tian!
He had appeared beside her at some unknown time!
Moreover!
He was actually able to stroll casually through such a violent dark energy storm?! Completely unharmed?!
And even so easily! Stop her desperate full-power strike?!
Hippolyta's heart! Was once again filled with endless shock and horror!
This man!
How strong was he really?!
"Let me go!" Hippolyta struggled! Roared! "I'm going to kill that bastard!"
"Kill him?" Lin Tian smiled! Shook his head! "With you in your current state? I'm afraid you wouldn't even get close to him before being completely corrupted by his dark divine power, would you?"
"You!" Hippolyta was choked by Lin Tian's words and couldn't speak! Her face alternated between green and White!
She knew Lin Tian was telling the truth!
Ares's power! Was far more powerful and evil than she had imagined!
In her current state! Rushing forward was simply suicide!
"Then... then what should we do?!" In Hippolyta's voice! For the first time, there was a trace of helplessness and despair! "Are we just going to watch Paradise Island be destroyed?! Watch my people kill each other?"
"Of course not." Lin Tian showed a 'kind' smile! "Am I not here?"
He released his hand from Hippolyta's shoulder! Turned around! Facing the rolling and roaring core of dark energy!
In his eyes! A cold gaze flashed! Like looking at a dead thing!
"A mere crippled, outdated god! Dares to be presumptuous in front of me?"
Lin Tian's voice was not loud! But it seemed to contain a power of law, where words became reality!
It instantly spread throughout Paradise Island!
Even!
It penetrated through the layers of dark energy!
Directly striking the will of Ares, hidden deep within the core!
"Hmm?"
Deep within the core of dark energy! A muffled groan filled with shock, anger, and disbelief came!
Ares could clearly feel it!
A will far more vast than his own divine power! More ancient! And even carrying a terrifying aura that made his soul tremble!
Had descended!
Who is it?!
How could such a terrifying existence still exist in this tiny World?!
Is it Odin?! No! No, that's not right! The aura is completely different!
Could it be...
In Ares's heart! For the first time! A feeling named 'fear' arose!
And Lin Tian! Completely ignored Ares's shock and anger!
He just slowly! Raised his right hand!
Towards the rolling and roaring! All-consuming core of dark energy!
Gently!
Pointed into the air!
There was no earth-shattering sound!
No World-destroying energy explosion!
Only!
An extremely subtle! Yet seemingly containing the profound mysteries of the birth and death of the entire Universe!
Purple-gold beam of light!
Instantly shot out from Lin Tian's fingertip!
Ignoring the distance of space!
Ignoring the obstruction of energy!
Directly!
With unparalleled precision!
Entered the deepest part of that dark energy core!
Boom—
The next second!
The entire Paradise Island! And even the entire magical dimension!
Seemed to tremble violently!
Then!
Under the gaze of extreme fear and disbelief from everyone (including Diana, Hippolyta, and Ares hidden in the dark)!
The dark energy storm that was originally capable of devouring everything! Emitting endless evil and brutal aura!
Actually!
As if it had met its nemesis!
At a speed visible to the naked eye!
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It began to collapse! Disintegrate!
Even!
It was seemingly tiny, yet it contained supreme power, a purple-gold beam of light!
Instead!
Devoured?! Purified?!
In just a few breaths!
The dark energy that enveloped the entire Paradise Island!
Completely vanished!
As if it had never appeared!
The sky! Once again became clear!
The sun! Once again filled the land!
Those Amazonian Warriors who were killing each other due to the dark energy's erosion! Were like waking up from a nightmare!
They regained clarity! Looking around blankly!
Only a faint smell of sulfur lingering in the air! And the traces of battle on the ground! Proved that the doomsday-like crisis just now! Indeed happened!
Silence!
A deathly silence!
The entire Paradise Island! Once again fell into a state of speechlessness!
All Amazons! Including Queen Hippolyta and Princess Diana!
Were like seeing a god descend!
With eyes full of awe, worship, and extreme fear!
Looking at the man who stood with his hands behind his back! Calm and composed! As if he had just casually swatted a mosquito!
Lin Tian!
He... he actually!
Used only one finger!
Easily resolved the revenge storm that Ares, the God of War, had brewed for a hundred years?!
And even purified the endless dark energy in return?!
This... what level of power is this?!
Could he really be...
A Creator God?!
Hippolyta looked at Lin Tian! Her body trembled slightly from excitement and fear!
She knew!
She was wrong!
Terribly wrong!
This man! Was not a threat at all!
He was a God!
A true God, far surpassing the Gods of Olympus!
A supreme existence who could decide the fate of their Amazon race! And even the entire World!
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And Diana!
Looking at Lin Tian's towering back, like a deity!
Feeling the vast and boundless power on him, yet with a hint of gentleness!
Her heart!
Completely!
Completely!
Fell!
She no longer had any hesitation! No longer had any struggle!
She knew!
This man!
Was the existence she was destined to follow! To serve! To offer everything to!
Even if he was domineering! He was a playboy! He regarded all living beings as ants!
But!
He was also the only God who could bring her light! Bring her hope! Bring her salvation!
Her heart! Her soul!
From this moment on!
Completely! Thoroughly!
Belonged to him!
Lin Tian naturally felt the two gazes behind him, full of reverence, worship, and fervent love.
A smile, understood only by himself, curved on his lips.
Very good.
Hero saving the beauty is cliché.
But the effect...
Is always the best!
Especially when this "hero" also conveniently displayed some "divine power."
It seems...
Paradise Island and this Wonder Woman...
Have already completely become his possessions.
It's time...
For the final step of...
"In-depth communication."
The Ares crisis was easily resolved by Lin Tian in an almost miraculous way, and the entire Paradise Island was immersed in the relief of surviving a disaster, as well as endless awe and fear of Lin Tian's unfathomable strength.
Amazon Queen Hippolyta, this once proud and majestic Queen, now completely put down all her airs and hostility in front of Lin Tian. She even proactively represented the entire Amazon race to express the highest respect and gratitude to Lin Tian, and regarded him as the most distinguished guest of Paradise Island, and even... a guardian god?
Of course, deep down, she still felt a hint of unease about Lin Tian's true purpose and his overly powerful strength. But she knew that in the face of absolute strength, any suspicion and resistance were futile. The only thing she could do now was to try her best to meet the demands of this "great god" and pray that he would not harbor ill will towards Paradise Island and the Amazons.
As for the other Amazonian Warriors, after witnessing Lin Tian's god-like power, and the two equally impossibly powerful "female companions" by his side (Wanda and Gwen also showed a glimpse of their power in the previous battle), their gazes towards Lin Tian completely changed from the previous hostility and vigilance to awe, curiosity, and even... a hint of inexplicable worship and adoration?
After all, the Amazon race worships strength. And Lin Tianwas undoubtedly the strongest existence they had ever seen!
Of course, the biggest change was Diana Prince.
After experiencing the crisis of her homeland being destroyed, witnessing her mother's helplessness and her people's panic, and finally being saved by Lin Tian in an almost "savior" posture, Diana's last line of defense completely collapsed.
Her feelings for Lin Tian were no longer just simple curiosity, admiration, and dependence.
Instead, they had sublimated into a hotter, more intense, and even religiously fanatical love and worship!
In her heart, Lin Tian was no longer just a powerful and mysterious man.
He was more like a God who guided her out of confusion, gave her new life, and could protect her and everything she cherished!
She longed to understand everything about him! Longed to gain his approval! Longed to stay by his side forever! And even... longed to have a deeper "fusion" with him! To become a part of him!
This strong emotion made her unable to maintain her previous reserve and composure when facing Lin Tian.
Her eyes would always unconsciously follow Lin Tian's figure, full of tenderness and infatuation.
She would actively seek various opportunities to get close to Lin Tian, even if it was just to be with him quietly, feeling his unique aura that made her feel both safe and thrilled, she would feel immense happiness and satisfaction.
She would even blush and her heart would pound like a young girl experiencing first love, because of an unintentional compliment from Lin Tian, and become flustered because of an accidental touch from Lin Tian.
This demigod princess, who had lived for thousands of years and seen countless storms, completely turned into a... love-struck fool in front of Lin Tian, this "king of romance"?
Lin Tian naturally saw all these changes in Diana, and his heart was full of pride and satisfaction.
Very good, the Goddess's heart has been completely captured by him.
Next, it's time to properly "enjoy" the fruits of this victory.
He began to respond more actively to Diana's emotions, engaging in more intimate and ambiguous interactions with her.
They would stroll together on the picturesque beaches of Paradise Island, the setting sun stretching their shadows long. Lin Tian would gently take Diana's hand, feeling her soft yet powerful palm, whispering sweet nothings in her ear that would intoxicate any woman.
They would sit quietly by the Amazon's sacred spring, discussing the mysteries of divine power, life, and the laws of the Universe. Lin Tian would repeatedly shock Diana's heart with his vast knowledge and profound insights, making her feel as if she was having a soul-level conversation with a true "sage."
They would even, on a night when it was just the two of them, under a sky full of stars, in an ancient temple filled with a sacred aura... Lin Tian would gently embrace Diana, feeling her delicate body trembling slightly from nervousness and anticipation.
He would lower his head, and with those deep eyes that seemed to devour everything, gaze deeply into her beautiful, star-like eyes.
Then, as the ambiguous atmosphere reached its peak...
He would slowly, imprint a kiss full of tentative exploration, yet filled with endless tenderness and passion...
This kiss, perhaps, was not like the powerful fusion and soul collision he had experienced with Jean or Ororobefore.
But the delicate emotions and step-by-step seduction it contained were more likely to touch the heartstrings of Diana, this Goddess who yearned for true love and understanding!
Every intimate contact, every warming of ambiguity, deepened Diana's love and dependence on Lin Tian!
Making her feel as if she was willingly, step by step, walking into the sweet and dangerous gentle trap that man had woven for her!
She knew she might be playing with Fire.
She knew this man might not be a good person.
She knew this relationship might lead to unpredictable consequences.
But she no longer cared!
She only wanted to indulge in the happiness and thrill of this moment!
She only wanted to completely surrender her body and soul to the man in front of her, whom she loved so much that she couldn't extricate herself!
Only one step remained until complete "fall."
Just a suitable opportunity...
A romantic night...