Chapter 590 - 571: Battle of the Gods

The most qualified people present to offer an evaluation were Lin Jinghao and Linglong.

"Ladies first. Please, Dragon Emperor, you go ahead." Good Man Lin had always been one for courtesy.

Linglong didn’t bother with pleasantries. "Wang Meng’s Qiankun Dragon Roar Moon God Statue reached Great Success during the war with the Demon Race. He controls space and time, and might even have stronger powers. Mingren’s Holy Light Demon Collapse Body has likely transcended Reincarnation, making him a true Undying Body. The focus of their battle will probably be their level of comprehension. In my opinion, this fight is bound to trigger a Celestial Tribulation. If I had to pick a winner, I’d still lean toward Wang Meng."

Lin Jinghao smiled. "In that case, I’ll cast my vote for Mingren, for the sake of us single, devoted men. All abilities must be proven in actual combat. The Holy Light Demon Collapse commands Yin-Yang, so this will be a contest of Laws. I believe that since Mingren dares to accept this challenge, he must not fear Wang Meng’s powers. When Laws clash, it’s not about the Laws themselves, but about one’s level of comprehension. The Law of the one with the stronger comprehension will be the one that takes effect."

The others listened, utterly enthralled. They finally understood that they were on a completely different level from these four.

"I can’t wait."

"However, Mengg Lord, Mingren is being a rather poor host. So many old friends have come, and he won’t even entertain us."

From the Pure Land, Mengg Lord, the Lord of Punishment, and others had all arrived, but Mingren was nowhere to be seen.

"His Highness has always been this way; you all know him better than I do. Please, make yourselves at home and do as you please."

"Where on earth are they planning to fight? It can’t be here, can it? If they finish their battle here, the Pure Land will be destroyed."

Mengg Lord shook his head. "I don’t know either."

The entire Small Thousand Realm was awaiting this most astonishing battle, but where would it take place?

Not even the Holy Hall had released any information.

But the days passed one by one, and the time for their decisive battle drew near.

By now, many people had come to a realization. They once thought that if Wang Meng and Mingren just joined forces, nothing in the world could stand in their way. But the two of them simply refused to.

In truth, the two of them understood this better than anyone. If they were to join forces, what would be the point?

There was only one possible location for the final battle.

And that was... the Abyss!

Only the harshest environment could truly showcase their abilities. But... not even the Abyss would have much of an effect on them.

The Demonic Qi had no effect on Wang Meng, and it was irrelevant to Mingren, who controlled Yin-Yang. Even the Sealing Demon Array could not block their Power of Laws.

And the boundless, savage wilderness of the Abyss was the perfect stage for their duel.

On the day before the final battle, everyone knew the location.

It was, in fact, the best possible place.

It was just a shame they wouldn’t be able to witness this perfect battle with their own eyes.

At the entrance to the Sealing Demon Array, the Holy Hall Beings and the powerful experts of the Star Alliance had all gathered. The Cultivators from the Star Alliance and the various Small Thousand Realms could only wait for the outcome.

WHOOSH...

A figure flashed, and Wang Meng arrived. He, too, had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Almost simultaneously, Mingren’s figure shimmered and appeared. Years had passed, but Mingren had barely changed at all, still wearing that faint smile on his face.

Face to face, not a single word was exchanged. Almost at the same time, brilliant light erupted from both of them.

Wang Meng waved a hand, tearing space asunder.

Mingren spread his hands, and the Yin-Yang Road appeared.

This move alone displayed power that could shake the heavens and shatter the earth, a level of might that most could only dream of achieving.

Of course, there were two exceptions: Lin Jinghao and Linglong!

Meanwhile, in the Abyss, the members of the Demon Race suddenly felt two terrifying powers appear.

After their recent defeat in the war, there was still some unrest within the Demon Race. Of course, given a little time, Chi Ying could have quelled it.

But the moment these two powers emerged, every member of the Demon Race was stunned. Chi Ying was even more shocked. ’The Sealing Demon Array hasn’t changed... How did they get in?’

But soon, that question vanished.

In the skies above the Abyss, surrounded by endless flames and desolation, Wang Meng and Mingren could finally unleash their full power.

The power of both combatants climbed steadily. On one side, a dazzling golden light blazed forth, while on the other, the dual forces of Yin and Yang threatened to pierce the very heavens.

The earth trembled and the Demons quaked in fear. This was a power that did not belong to this world.

This was a battle of gods.

"Wang Meng, let’s begin."

"I’ve been waiting for you to say that!"

The two figures of light clashed, and in an instant, the Abyss was thrown into tumultuous chaos.

The entire Abyss shook. Their battle struck terror into the heart of every member of the Demon Race. This was the power of a Demon God, and two of them had appeared at once.

Every one of their blows seemed powerful enough to shatter the Abyss. The Demon Race prostrated themselves, able only to silently pray for the Demon Gods to quell their anger.

And above the Endless Sea in the Abyss, their war was shaking the heavens and moving the earth.

The power of their every strike stirred the very fabric of the world. Indeed, only the Abyss could withstand such a battle, but ordinary power could no longer harm either of them.

Light and darkness burned around Mingren’s body, just like the man himself. With the universe in his grasp, he said, "The warm-up is about over. Let me see your Qiankun Dragon Roar Moon!"

"Since you’re so eager, how could I not oblige!"

Wang Meng threw a punch, and ten thousand rays of light shot out... No, that wasn’t light. It was space itself being torn apart.

Mingren’s body was suddenly moved. No, he hadn’t moved; the space he occupied had been displaced.

What Divine Power!

Linglong and Lin Jinghao witnessed this battle for the ages with their own eyes. Master Lin’s fan had frozen mid-motion.

"This level of Space Control... can the Dragon Race do this?" Lin Jinghao murmured.

"That’s impossible."

For the Dragon Race, they could only move through space, not move space itself like this.

But then, something strange happened. The torn space could kill any living thing, and Mingren’s body was ripped apart by it, yet it healed almost instantly.

Space was ineffective. The legends said the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body was undying and indestructible. It seemed they were true.

"Space," Mingren said faintly.

Wang Meng smiled. "The Yin-Yang Law is all-encompassing. Space is merely one of its aspects."

But what about time?

Even the Abyss feared the ravages of time. As it faded, even the flames would turn pale.

Time flowed onward, but something even more terrifying happened. As time passed, the power emanating from Mingren’s body grew even stronger.

Mingren reached out, caressing the flowing light. "What a beautiful power. A pity... time is merely a part of Reincarnation. In the end, it must return to its origin."

The Law of Time was ineffective!

The terrifying Holy Light Demon Collapse Body... to be precise, Mingren had already achieved divinity in the flesh!

The body of a god was undying and indestructible within the Small Thousand Realm. Even the Laws were of too low a tier; they could not shake a god.

"Now, it’s my turn."

Mingren gave a faint smile. His Holy Statue grew continuously larger, splitting the world in two—light on one side, darkness on the other. He controlled it all.

The Abyss had been thrown into utter chaos by the two of them, but to Mingren, this was just another form of power.

"All things are born of Yin and Yang in an endless cycle. Wang Meng, take this: Reincarnation Annihilation!"

Mingren made his move.

The world itself was his weapon. In an instant, a massive, rotating Yin-Yang Wheel appeared around Wang Meng.

This was a Law that would annihilate any living being, reducing it to its fundamental life imprint.

In other words, it would revert him to his primal state.

He was actually trying to kill Wang Meng!

Lin Jinghao and Linglong exchanged a look. They had both thought this was just a sparring match, but they never expected Mingren to actually go for the kill.

Why?

’This shouldn’t be happening. Mingren doesn’t care about power or status at all; he’s not even that enthusiastic about the pursuit of strength. So why must he kill Wang Meng?’

The power of Yin and Yang enveloped Wang Meng. Neither the Law of Time nor the Law of Space could escape it.

For the first time, Mingren’s expression turned cold and indifferent. But in Wang Meng’s eyes, there was a hint of resignation.

This was a move that Wang Meng could neither break nor evade.

The Yin-Yang Wheel began to spin, threatening to completely obliterate Wang Meng.

Their reckless, large-scale movements had thoroughly enraged the Celestial Dao. One Law after another—this was defiance!

They were not yet gods!

This was something absolutely forbidden in the Small Thousand Realm!

It wasn’t that the Celestial Tribulation wasn’t reacting; rather, it was taking a little longer to prepare, gathering power for an even stronger one.

Flames began to erupt violently all over the Abyss. Fire rained from the sky. The Celestial Dao would destroy this world if it meant eradicating these two.

Lin Jinghao and Linglong had no intention of leaving. Even if they died, it would be worth it to see the outcome.

The power of Wang Meng’s Qiankun Dragon Roar Moon was gradually weakening under the grinding force of the Yin-Yang Wheel. If not for the Divine Statue, he would have been finished long ago.

Mingren gazed at Wang Meng. "Did you know? The very first moment I saw you again, I wanted to kill you."

Mingren seemed to be speaking to Wang Meng, but also to himself. "I watched my entire family die, and I was smiling, powerless to do anything. When I arrived at the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, I killed the other orphans one by one, and I was still smiling. I thought I would stop. But then I went to the Holy Hall, and I was still alive. Do you know how much I envy you? Your passion, your candidness, your courage... Everything you are is what I yearn for, yet can never possess."

Mingren’s voice was so gentle and calm, yet it was filled with killing intent. Suddenly, he smiled again. "Only by killing you can I find a reason to live."

Time could never truly be reversed. All of it, every single scene... Mingren hated his own cowardice, hated his own smile, hated being abandoned again and again. At the Holy Hall, he had finally found a home that wouldn’t abandon him, but it wasn’t truly his home, because he had already abandoned himself.

How desperately he wanted to fight alongside Wang Meng. How desperately he wanted to laugh heartily with his martial brothers, to face life and death together.

Even if it were in hell, that would have been heaven for him.

But he no longer had the right.

One must have a goal to live. He cared nothing for power or strength; all he wanted was to live happily. But fate simply wouldn’t give him that chance. It had taken everything away, so why did it then dangle it right before his eyes again?

So close, yet so far!

Perhaps, if everything just disappeared, there would finally be peace.

Yin Yang Extinction. The massive Yin-Yang Wheel completely annihilated the Qiankun Dragon Roar Moon, and the golden light vanished entirely.

In the royal palace of the Demon Race, Chi Ying’s heart went cold. ’...How is this possible!’

’He can’t die! He can’t!’

Meanwhile, in the Small Thousand World, it was deathly quiet. Humans, the Demon Race, and the Dragon Race were all waiting for an outcome. Nothing else mattered anymore.

Wang Meng was finished.

Finished?

The golden light was compressed into a single point, but that point did not disappear. Instead, it grew brighter and brighter, its radiance becoming ever more brilliant.