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“Ugh!”
Ebenezer let out a muffled grunt, his face as though he had just seen a ghost.
His finger has actually pierced right through my fist? How can that be?!
“How did that happen?”
The five other Great Perfection deities were stunned by what they saw.
“Thinking of taking my life with just that bit of power you’ve got? You’re a far ways off!” Meng Lei shook his head. Then, he said, “Just as well. Since you’ve come to seek your death, then I’ll send you on your way.”
As he spoke, Meng Lei came right up to Ebenezer in a flash. Ebenezer was several thousand feet tall, and his face was even bigger than a bus. The 1.8-meter-tall Meng Lei was no different from a child when he stood right in front of his face.
“Go on your way, Mr. Great Perfection!”
Meng Lei bent his fingers and flicked them lightly against the area in between Ebenezer’s brows.
Crackle!
The sound of something breaking rang out. At once, as though thunderstruck, Ebenezer’s eyes widened to a size even larger than millstones and became bloodshot, the interweaving veins of blood causing his eyes to look like broken glass.
Right on the heels of it, the area in between Ebenezer’s brows started to crack and break into little pieces like a broken mirror. The cracks spread through the area in an instant, and then... A huge bloody hole formed in between his brows.
Golden blood gushed from the wound like a waterfall, instantly dyeing Ebenezer’s face, chest, and the lapel of his clothes gold. He stumbled a couple of steps backward, pointing at Meng Lei as he sputtered, “You, you...” Then, he collapsed onto the ground.
Boom!
His body crashed onto the mountain peak, causing the earth to quake and throwing an infinite amount of dust into the air. In spite of that, the whole place was dead silent as though someone had pressed the pause button in this instant.
The dimension had been locked down.
The air had congealed.
Time had stopped.
The five Great Perfection deities’ acupoints had also been sealed.
Only the Great Prophet, Olio, and the others were in such a state of excitement that their faces were all red. They were so agitated that they shook all over and burst into loud, unrestrained laughter.
“Great Perfection deities are nothing more than just that!”
Chapter 367: Besieged By Five Deities, Weapon Enhancement
Dead silence filled Monarch Mountain.
Gaianos and the other four deities stared at Ebenezer’s corpse, feeling as though an extra-powerful tsunami with huge, rolling tidal waves rising to the heavens had struck their hearts.
Ebenezer!
A Great Perfection-level Giant Elephant God!
He had died just like that?
How could that possibly have happened?
How could that be?
One must know that he was a Great Perfection deity!
An existence second only to a Chief God!
How did he die?
How could he die?
Extreme astoundment filled the five Great Perfection deities in this instant. All along, lesser deities and intermediate deities had always frequently perished while only a very small number of higher deities lost their lives.
As for Great Perfection deities...
Unless a war between gods and demons broke out, no Great Perfection deities would perish at all!
Over time, this had given the gods the impression that Great Perfection deities would never die.
Yet Ebenezer had perished! The resulting astoundment was no less shocking than a hydrogen bomb going off!
However, what shocked and horrified them even more was that Meng Lei acted as if all he had killed was just a mere chicken and nothing more after he killed Ebenezer. Calm and tranquil, he wasn’t excited or agitated in the least.
“That guy... Who exactly is he?”
A bone-deep chill ran down the five Great Perfection deities’ spines as they stared at the calm Meng Lei.
They had suddenly realized that they couldn’t tell how strong or weak Meng Lei was at all. He was just like an ordinary person that didn’t give off even a hint of any aura.
This was what alarmed and frightened them the most—because it meant that there was an incredibly huge gap between Meng Lei and themselves!
“Now that one’s dead, there are still five left.”
Meng Lei turned to Gaianos and the other four deities and asked calmly, “So, who’s next?”
Meng Lei’s gaze greatly alarmed the five Great Perfection deities and gave them incredible pressure. They hastily began to communicate with one another via their divine spirits in search of a solution.
“What should we do, everyone?”
Marshall, the Great Perfection-level Angel God, said, “That guy is unfathomably strong. If we continue to engage in fierce battle with him, it’s very likely that we’ll end up like Ebenezer. Why don’t we... Retreat instead?”
The other Great Perfection deities fell silent at once. They couldn’t accept such an outcome at all. They were Great Perfection deities; how were they supposed to face the world if they retreated just like that?
Yet if they didn’t...
They really didn’t have the guts to battle Meng Lei!
Just as the five Great Perfection deities were caught in a dilemma, Meng Lei spoke once more. He looked at Gaianos and said calmly, “You made the most noise just now, so you’ll do.”
Gaianos’ eyelid twitched, and he instantly tensed up. However, before he could respond, Meng Lei had shown up right in front of him like a phantom.
They made eye contact.
Meng Lei gave him a slight smile.
A huge shudder went through Gaianos.
The next moment, a blood-red glint flashed across, and the Grim Reaper Scythe instantly cleaved onto Gaianos’ neck with a crisp clink.
Then, something awkward happened:
Apart from causing a series of sparks, the Grim Reaper Scythe wasn’t able to slice open Gaianos’ skin at all. In fact, the blade even curled somewhat.
“(⊙o⊙)”
Meng Lei was stunned for a second before an embarrassed smile formed on his face. He said, “Sorry, I forgot to enhance it!”
No matter what, Gaianos was a Titan with a Great Perfection-level body. Not only did he possess Herculean strength, but his body was also incredibly strong and powerful. How could his divine body’s defenses possibly be sub-par?
On the other hand, the Grim Reaper Scythe was just an ordinary high-tier divine weapon. While it would do if one were just trying to slice open a higher deity, it was somewhat inadequate if they were trying to slay a Great Perfection deity instead.
But no matter, he could just enhance it.
“Ding! The Grim Reaper Scythe is currently an intermediate high-tier divine weapon and will rival that of an advanced high-tier divine weapon after enhancement. Enhancement cost is estimated at 6 million Divinity Crystals.” The system asked coldly, “Will you enhance it?”
“Yes, enhance it!”
Whoosh!
A blood-red glow flashed across the Grim Reaper Scythe, causing the aura around it to become even more unholy. As the blood-red glow intensified, the blade’s curled edge also returned to being straight and level, becoming even sharper and chillier than before, as well as receiving an upgrade in level.
“This isn’t enough, though. Enhance it further!”
“Ding! The Grim Reaper Scythe is currently an advanced high-tier divine weapon and will rival that of a Great Perfection-level high-tier divine weapon after enhancement. Enhancement cost is estimated at 1.2 billion Divinity Crystals.” The system asked coldly, “Will you enhance it?”
“Yes, enhance it!”
Whoosh!
Another blood-red glow flashed past...
Just as Meng Lei was in the midst of enhancing the Grim Reaper Scythe, Gaianos finally snapped back to reality.
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bsp; “Die!”
He raised his gigantic fist and smashed it toward Meng Lei without a second thought. Although he didn’t know why Meng Lei had suddenly frozen in mid-air... It didn’t matter as long as he could kill him!
Boom!
Gaianos’ punch was filled with incredible might. It smashed ruthlessly into Meng Lei, sending him flying like a launched cannon.
“Attack!”
Adolphus, Burnside, and the other two hurriedly launched into a flurry of attacks at the sight.
“Holy Judgment!”
Marshall, the Great Perfection-level Angel God, roared furiously. A huge light sword that flashed with platinum-silver light descended from the sky, stabbing right at Meng Lei’s head.
“Dragon Breath of Destruction!”
Adolphus, the Great Perfection-level Colossal Dragon God, also let out a loud and sonorous dragon roar. He opened his mouth and sprayed out a wave of violet-red dragon breath that blasted Meng Lei mercilessly.
The violet-red dragon breath contained extremely great destructive power capable of wrecking everything in the world. The moment it appeared, it destroyed the dimension around it without any prior warning whatsoever.
“Berserk Punch!”
Burnside, the Great Perfection-level Behemoth God, let out a bellow. His divine body started to furiously expand, instantly becoming as big as 1,000,000-feet-long, and he threw a punch.
“Inextinguishable Phoenix Flames!”
Roald, the Great Perfection-level Fire Phoenix God, emitted a crisp and clear cry as he transformed into his true form, the Fire Phoenix. Crimson-gold flames burst forth with a strong flap of his fiery-red wings as he tried to burn Meng Lei into ashes.
“Ten Thousand Thunderbolts!”
Gaianos didn’t stay idle, either. He knew very well the true essence of the saying “Kick a man when he’s down”. He brought out a pair of hammers with a flip of his wrists and smashed them viciously against each other.
Crackle!
The two hammers crashed against each other, producing dazzling violet thunderbolts that struck mercilessly at Meng Lei.
For a moment there, a gigantic light sword, Dragon Breath of Destruction, Berserk Punch, Inextinguishable Phoenix Flames, and violet thunderbolts came blasting from five different directions, their terrifying might seemingly going to crush Meng Lei and reduce him to dust.
“Look out, Master!”
The tremendous might flattened the Great Prophet, Olio, and the others to the ground, rendering them limp and unable to even speak. All they could do was shout furiously in their hearts and watch helplessly as the series of attacks engulfed Meng Lei.
Boom!
A destructive force capable of wrecking the world erupted as the five attacks landed on Meng Lei. The place where he stood instantly became a black hole. Violent, raging energy waves shot into the surroundings. Even the five Great Perfection deities became somewhat unsteady on their feet as the force pushed them back.
The energy waves continued to spread. True to expectations, Monarch Mountain was turned into dust. As for the Great Prophet, Olio, and the others at the summit, they were sent flying right away like leaves drifting in the wind.
In this instant, the sky within 10 million kilometers of where they were... was turned into a black hole. The whole area had completely become a doomsday scene right out of hell.
The skies became dim and overcast as light from the sun and moon was blotted out.
This was exactly what a battle among Great Perfection deities was like!
“Is he dead?”
“I should think so?”
“He’s doomed for sure after suffering all-out attacks from the five of us!”
The five Great Perfection deities steadied themselves and watched the center of the black hole nervously, waiting for the outcome of their attacks.
“How is he?”
“How’s Master?”
The Great Prophet, Olio, and the others who had been sent flying into the distance were also watching the center of the black hole nervously. Since they were able to survive a siege by a million experts, they were naturally also very strong.
That was why they had been able to survive the residual shock waves just now. Otherwise, they’d have been destroyed a long time ago!
“I hope Master’s safe. Otherwise...”
An incredibly nervous Olio clenched his fists.
“Master is the heir whom our great Juggernaut has selected. How would he possibly perish here?”
“He’s alive! He’s definitely still alive!”
The residual shock waves gradually faded away, and the broken dimension slowly recovered.
When everything had been restored...
“How can that be?!”
“I knew it!”
Chapter 368: He’s A Chief God, Perfect Divine Core
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
As the residual impact receded and the sky returned to normal, a jaw-dropping scene occurred.
Meng Lei stood in the sky, nothing had happened to him, and even his robes were untouched. The attacks just now could not even damage the corners of his clothes.
“How is this possible?!”
The five Great Perfection deities were dumbfounded, disbelief written all over their faces. Their combined best shot should have obliterated anything other than Chief Gods—how did Meng Lei survive it unscathed?
“How could this be? Perhaps he’s a Chief God?” Gaianos was shocked and horrified.
“Chief God?”
The other four Great Perfection deities’ hearts quivered before shaking their heads in disbelief. “No! There are only so many Chief Gods in the Void. There should be no other extra Chief God divine cores for him to become one! He can’t be a Chief God!”
“If he’s not a Chief God, then how could he be so powerful?”
Horror!
Perplexity!
Disbelief!
The five Great Perfection deities began to question their own life.
On the other hand, the Great Prophet, Olio, and the rest of the Boundless Giants were delirious with joy.
The terrifying aura of the combined strike by the Great Perfection deities almost frightened them to death. They were worried that Meng Lei could not withstand it and get killed.
“I knew it!” Olio almost jumped in excitement. “How could we try to fathom our Master’s power? How could five extraterrestrial demons be his match? He’s the great Juggernaut’s appointed heir. How could mere demons kill him...”
On the other side, Meng Lei was in awe. “Dodola, the time-based laws of nature really defy natural orders! As long as my divine spirit is not damaged, I can turn back time by a few seconds anytime! Now, who in this world can kill me?”
The combined attack of the five Great Perfection deities was formidable, and Meng Lei’s divine body was almost indestructible, but the clothes were not as great.
After that strike, Meng Lei’s clothes had evaporated, leaving him naked for a moment!
That was not an issue for Meng Lei as he used his time-based laws of nature to return to a few seconds ago. Hence, he looked the same with his clothes intact as before.
“The time-based laws of nature are indeed powerful, but they aren’t all-powerful.” Dodola snorted and remarked, “Or else, the God of Time wouldn’t have perished!”
“Erm... That’s true!”
Meng Lei smiled and shook his head before his gaze returned to the five Great Perfection deities. “Since you have attacked, now it’s my turn!
“First one, you!”
Meng Lei leaped forward and teleported before the Titan Gods Great Perfection deity, Gaianos. The Grim Reaper Scythe came down, and a flash of blood was seen.
Splurt!
Gaianos’ body stiffened as a narrow line of blood appeared on his throat. The Grim Reaper Scythe had been enhanced to a Great Perfection-level high-tier divine weapon, so coupled with Meng Lei’s immense power, a strike was enough to
kill any Great Perfection deities.
“H-how can that be?” Gaianos murmured in nonacceptance. His head slowly slipped away from the neck and fell off toward the mountaintop, leaving a headless body floating around.
“Collect!”
Meng Lei swung his arm and threw the body to the little golden tree. He then grabbed the head to use his Grim Reaper’s Eye.
“Grim Reaper’s Eye!”
“Ding! 1 Sky Titan killed. 12 billion Divinity Crystals gained!”
As he listened to the system’s icy voice notification, Meng Lei let out a long breath.
Once upon a time, the Titan Spiritual God and others were godly beings that he had looked up to before. Now, however, even the Great Perfection deity of the Theodore Titan Gods was killed by him.
How things had changed with time, and how people had changed, despite the environment remaining the same.
“Gaianos was k-killed by him?”
The four Great Perfection deities were on the edge of breaking down. If they counted themselves fortunate when Ebenezer was killed, they only realized when Gaianos got killed—Meng Lei really was capable of killing a Great Perfection deity in an instant!
As for whether he was a Chief God or not...
It was no longer of any importance.
The key was that he could kill any one of them!
“Run!”
With this clear understanding, the four remaining Great Perfection deities did not hesitate as they turned into four beams of light and sped off.
They needed to escape as far as possible!
Away from Meng Lei!
Away from danger!
At this moment, whatever pride and prestige as Great Perfection deities were nothing compared to their lives as they just wanted to stay alive.
“Escape? You think you can do so?” Meng Lei shook his head lightly as one word came out. “Immobilize!”
Once that word came off, the four Great Perfection deities were stopped on the spot as if their acupoints had been sealed, completely immobilized mid-air.
“Power of Existential Plane?!”
“Ugh! This is... the Power of Existential Plane!”