Two god-level powerhouses clashed, and the collision unleashed astonishing energy fluctuations. The force alone destroyed this large factory almost completely.

"It's incredible that the power of the Giant God can be exerted by fifty percent. It's nice to have you as an opponent!"

But it's not over yet!

The aura continued to expand, reaching the top of the gray barrier. If this continued, the connection between the real world and the gray space would overlap, and then the illusions...!

"Come on!"

It seems like the Black Dragon Emperor is having a great time.

Has he already entered a battle without reason?

The same move has been used so many times, and even the way of attacking has become unpredictable. This gave Juxi a chance to defeat him with one move.

"Why are you hiding and not daring to face my attack head-on?"

This arrogance was even more obvious, as the Black Dragon Emperor's whole body was engulfed in black flames. Each of his attacks was fierce and showed no mercy, exerting one hundred percent of his strength, which was definitely a tremendous burden on his body and mind.

Indeed, the human body cannot withstand the limits that only the body of a god can handle, but...

"Roar!"

The Black Dragon Emperor flew up into the sky and then descended straight towards Juxi.

But the stronger something is, the more easily it exposes its weaknesses!

Seeing the route the Black Dragon Emperor was descending on, he couldn't change it in time. Juxi's facial muscles were already stretched to the limit.

"Wind Twisting Dual Fist!"

This was a move that Juxi had used before. Using divine techniques recklessly in human form would cause his spirit to collapse, but with the support of divine power, it still had considerable power.

The Black Dragon Emperor, who hadn't noticed anything, was solidly hit by this punch. He was sent flying by the roaring wind produced by the Wind Twisting Dual Fist!

"Spurt!"

The Black Dragon Emperor's body was torn apart by this punch. With only half of his body remaining, he couldn't stand up from the ground.

"Tsk tsk tsk, how could the mighty old god king be reduced to this?"

"Cough cough cough, heh heh heh... hahaha!"

That half-disfigured body slowly floated to the same level as Juxi.

"Do you really believe that you can kill me with just that?"

This... How is this possible?!

Was this old man a monster? The liquid flowing out of his half-face was not blood, but black gas, which made Juxi feel uneasy.

He had always believed in this tremor. They still had a chance to start over! But that black smoky haze annihilated all dreams, and he didn't want to see this mysterious thing now.

"So, are you going to continue fighting me? If you surrender, I can let you die comfortably, hehehe...!"

"Heh heh, the battle hasn't officially begun yet. Just now, I was only showing a bit of my strength. Did you take it seriously?"

Dark Juxi also showed no intention of retreating and even mocked him.

"Smooth talker! But can you still take this move of mine?"

After speaking, countless black gas turned into a giant black dragon, and numerous blood-red star points, like firefly spots, gathered in the dragon's mouth.

Could it be that the rhythm was the Black Dragon Emperor's... Dragon Cannon?!

The opponent was serious this time, and Juxi realized that there was no need to hold back!

Even with the complete power of the Giant God, it was impossible to directly withstand the Dragon Cannon unarmed.

"Let's end this battle quickly. Soon, we will be able to leave this place. You can't stop everything from happening anymore, after all, you can't even protect yourself!"

A powerful and awe-inspiring voice resounded through the sky, and even the embodiments of evil thoughts cheered and rejoiced.

"It's time for them to repay the grievances that have accumulated through reincarnation!"

"How can I let you succeed?!"

Juxi's hands continuously formed different seals in front of his chest. They were the Death Emblem, one of Odin's two authorities.

It controlled the power derived from the dead, reducing the suffering inflicted on people by extracting the remnants of the deceased. Although it didn't cause any substantial damage to the Black Dragon Emperor, it was more than enough to severely injure him.

"Do you really think that a Dragon Cannon unleashed by a residual image can kill me?"

Although it's a bit exaggerated, this is enough to make Juxi feel somewhat relieved because that powerful being has not yet fallen. Just based on this...!!!

...This is...

A sharp blade pierced through Juxi's heart, or rather stabbed through his chest from behind. It seems that besides the Black Dragon Emperor who can use spatial teleportation freely within his domain, he was hit by his shadow clone!

Juxi chuckled unwillingly, while the vitality in his body surged out like a mighty army, forcing the swordsman back.

"Splurt!"

Juxi, who had been stabbed in the back, had lost the strength to continue using the existence of the emblem and finally fell to the ground.

"Cough cough cough...!"

Gushes of blood spewed out from his mouth, and the power of Dark Juxi... disappeared?

Although it was very difficult, he still tried to stand up.

"Has the supply of power ended? Well, there's nothing I can do..."

Damn it...!

"How about it?"

The Black Dragon Emperor sneered at Juxi with malicious amusement.

"Thinking you could defeat me, only to realize that it was all wishful thinking. Isn't this despair interesting? Hahaha...!"

Looking at his ugly, foul face, countless flames of anger burned in Juxi's heart, but the strength of his opponent was simply beyond his reach. Besides, his spirit had already been exhausted while enduring the power of his comrades.

Without the protection of his comrades, he was just an ordinary...!

"Is that so? Just an ordinary human?"

The old man couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he reminded him at this critical moment.

"If you're willing, you can take him down now. It's just that you lack that kind of belief, because you are not protecting... on the contrary, you can only be considered as being protected!"

"I am a human, I've said it so many times, what use is belief and love? I can't possibly...!"

"Shut up!"

Juxi wanted to vent his frustrations, but he was sternly rebuked by the old man.

This reprimand reminded him of something... his grandfather?

"The more one is controlled by human desires in times of crisis, the more they are no different from those undead?!"

What... what's the difference? Can I really defeat death even if it's a god-level entity?

Or... do I still have other latent powers to take on this extradimensional ancient beast before my eyes? Juxi thought to himself, the old man's encouragement had given him back his courage.

"I..."

Just as Juxi was about to engage in the final round of life or death battle with the Black Dragon Emperor, the old man's words echoed in his mind again.

Young human, the colossal ancient beast king, coupled with the awe-inspiring majesty of the Dragon race, indeed, they are formidable...

"Are you helping me or provoking me?"

Juxi was a little confused. The blazing fire that had just ignited within him was extinguished by the cold water the old man poured on him.

Don't be impatient, even gods are not invincible. It's just like how the birth of humans brought forth things that gods never had, right?

Think carefully, compared to humans, gods have very limited emotions and there are certain powers that only you can control.

"Powers that only I can control...?"

Yes, I have always been by your side, but you never noticed me.

"You've been by my side? All this time?"

"Yes!"

The old man nodded affirmatively.

Juxi tried to recall where he had seen him before in a foggy memory.

The old man looked more and more familiar, as if he was...

Scene after scene flashed before Juxi's eyes, the encounters and farewells, could it be... the headmaster, and more importantly, was he really his grandfather?!

"Yes, I constantly changed roles and inserted myself into your life because I couldn't rest assured. The person talking to you now is not the mighty giant god Odin whom even the gods have to look up to, but only a remnant of a soul with a small remaining amount of spiritual power."

Juxi looked at his two hands, which held the future of everyone, success or failure hinged on this moment. Now, the one who can change the future is no longer "us," but only me! The difference is huge, isn't it?

"This is your last chance, can I still...?"

"So painful!"

Countless malicious beings have surrounded this place, what kind of trick is this?

However, when he saw the shocked expression on the Black Dragon Emperor's face, he could already guess that it had nothing to do with the Black Dragon Emperor.

"Damn it, don't you all listen to me anymore? Hurry up and transfer the magic power to me!"

As soon as the Black Dragon Emperor finished speaking, countless blue dots slowly rose into the air above the malicious beings.

Not good, Odin exclaimed, he has been alive all these years because of such a powerful source of spiritual power!

However, the reality was not as they had imagined. After circling around for a while, all the countless blue dots flew towards Juxi. What...?

"Impossible...this is impossible! Don't you lowly beings have brains?!"

Could it be that the death mark just now dealt a heavy blow to the Black Dragon Emperor, and now the shackles he placed on the malicious beings have been released?

"No! I haven't lost...You can't replenish!"

Boom!

Just as the Black Dragon Emperor turned into a black shadow and rushed towards him, a vast and powerful shield appeared in front of him and blocked this attack.

This attack... was it Odin?

"Old friend, why are you still so impatient? Hey! I can only withstand a few waves of attacks. You better replenish quickly!"

"Ah?"

Odin actually materialized, which surprised Juxi a little. Because no matter what, when mythological figures truly appear in front of you, it is such a breathtaking feeling.

A slight smile of relief appeared on the gloomy faces of the malicious beings who were providing Juxi with spiritual power.

"You are our newly appointed king, we are willing to entrust everything to you!"

With the shouts of the malicious beings, the replenishment of spiritual power became even more magnificent. The power in Juxi's body instantly reached a level capable of confronting the Black Dragon Emperor. This is the purest power of human beings!

"I will no longer indulge in helpless illusions. I will explore the world with my own hands and coexist with them... even in death!"

The clothes Juxi was wearing instantly exploded into pieces, replaced by silver armor surrounded by a silver glow. Even his dark hair was dyed silver!

The gray world turned into a dazzling white light.

The layers of silver shoulder pads and knee guards emitted the aura of a king. Unfortunately, there was too little power, not enough to manifest a helmet and chest plate, but enough to deal with the Black Dragon Emperor!

"The next battle is mine!"

On this restless night, somewhere, a beautiful girl was praying for him. Even though there were no gods left in the world to pray to, it was the girl's only wish.

"Come back alive... Juxi!"