The battlefield fell silent for a few seconds. Over at the Multiracial Alliance side, creatures began exchanging glances.
They were more wary of the Apocalypse Apostle, knowing well how terrifying one could be, so naturally, they thought it was a good idea.
Unfortunately, they also knew this matter could never be known to others, so the final decision rested solely with their leader.
Finally, the silver-armored being revealed a chilling smile. "What's there to fear?!" He shot a fierce glare at the subordinates behind him, then unconsciously glanced at the cargo hold guarded by the giant snail. "Just kill him, and this thing is ours! He's merely a sixth-level Apocalypse Apostle. With me here, what are you afraid of!"
The giant snail also opened its gaping maw, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth. "Exactly. Nothing that happens here can ever be disclosed; otherwise, even if we get this thing, we won't be able to keep it. Don't be afraid—our combat strength is superior."
On the other side, the eighth-level 'Ox Tripe' also emitted a mental fluctuation tinged with apology. "Our sincerest apologies. Even though you are merely passing by, since you have already learned of our holy object, no matter that you are an Apocalypse Apostle, we cannot allow you to leave!"
Jie Ming's face twitched. "I won't even mention the Multiracial Alliance... after all, they're just murdering and stealing, which is understandable. But hell, how was I supposed to know what your so-called holy object even is?! I know nothing except its name!"
'Ox Tripe' looked at the cargo hold wrapped in slime, its tone devoid of any apology. "Sorry, but only the dead can keep secrets." Jie Ming sighed helplessly.
He lightly rolled his shoulders, and the spiritual power within his main body, merged with his Inner World, began to circulate. "Alright, seems like... we have to fight!"
When Jie Ming said this, the stalled confrontation between the two sides reignited, and a terrifying pressure once again filled the entire space.
However, surprisingly, the first to strike was Jie Ming, whom both sides had considered the weakest.
Jie Ming slowly raised his head, a hint of excited smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Since you all want me dead, I won't hold back!" As his words fell, with a deafening *boom*, a dark-golden pillar of light erupted from within him, transforming into a golden torrent that pierced the starry sky. The 250,000-kilometer-tall triple Dharma Aspect descended once more!
The massive dark-golden giant materialized, slowly opening its six eyes, with two faces on the front and back simultaneously overlooking the entire battlefield.
The mere presence of the Dharma Aspect caused the surrounding space to collapse layer by layer, countless spatial cracks spreading along its body like a spiderweb covering the entire area.
Yet, what truly made the two eighth-level beings change color was not the Dharma Aspect itself, but the radiance emanating from it.
Boom!!!
As soon as it took form, the Dharma Aspect's originally dark-golden body once again erupted with a sacred brilliance hundreds of times more dazzling than a star!
Endless golden divine flames burst forth from within the Dharma Aspect, then quickly condensed under an invisible force.
Jie Ming was well aware of the gap in combat power between himself and the eighth-level beings, so after manifesting the Dharma Aspect, he unhesitatingly performed a deeper enhancement:
Light God Transformation!
At this moment, the entire Dharma Aspect seemed to truly transform into a humanoid sun, its golden divine light illuminating the void.
A pale golden halo even formed around the Dharma Aspect, as if a deity had descended!
"How is this possible?!"
Seeing such astonishing transformation, the eighth-level creature clad in silver armor's pupils constricted sharply.
On the other side, the amusement in the Ox Tripe creature's mental energy vanished.
Both sides simultaneously regretted their decision—if they had known he possessed such burst power, they should not have attempted to keep him here.
But the words had already been spoken. Since there was no turning back, they could only try to 'make amends' as best they could.
"Kill him!" ×2.
Though they exchanged no words, the two eighth-level beings from opposite sides made the same choice.
With remarkable tacit understanding, they simultaneously erupted into action, launching attacks at Jie Ming.
The silver-armored being transformed into a streak of silver light, charging at Jie Ming at an imperceptible speed.
On the other side, the Ox Tripe creature's body swelled wildly, its surface sprouting countless dark-red patterns like blood vessels, as streams of viscous black energy compressed and converged.
Finally, it coalesced into a spear that pierced the void, hurtling toward Jie Ming with explosive force!
Almost at the same instant, one from the front, one from the rear, the two eighth-level existences struck simultaneously!
Facing the pincer attack from two eighth-level beings, Jie Ming showed no signs of retreat.
The Dharma Aspect's fists slowly clenched...
Boom!
Two fists that blotted out the sky swung outward in opposite directions, and the entire starry sky seemed to freeze in that moment!
Then, the three forces collided head-on!
Rumble...
The surrounding elements turned into visible shockwaves, spreading outward in ring after ring of chaotic energy.
Even the spatial cracks floating within a radius of hundreds of thousands of kilometers were erased in an instant!
Crack!
A crisp shattering sound rang out, and the Dharma Aspect's arms burst apart first, fracturing inch by inch.
The dark-golden divine light turned into a rain of light that, under Jie Ming's control, re-formed into Trigram Fire Annihilation Divine Light and blasted toward the two enemies once more!
At the same time, the silver-armored being and the Ox Tripe creature were also sent flying backward by the blow.
Before they could stabilize, they were struck by the Trigram Fire Annihilation Divine Light, which Jie Ming had unleashed by sacrificing his arms, and were pushed back even farther.
They retreated over a hundred thousand kilometers before finally regaining their balance, and the expressions on their faces grew even graver.
"So strong..."
The Ox Tripe creature slowly lowered its head. It was trembling slightly, and fine cracks had appeared on its body, with black blood dripping down its surface.
On the other side, a fine crack had also appeared on the armor across the silver-armored being's chest.
Clearly, none of the three had gained the upper hand from that exchange.
And while the two were forced back, a grayish-white light began to emanate from Jie Ming's Dharma Aspect.
[Embers of Nihility - Reversal Palm]!
Grayish-white ripples spread silently, and the previously shattered arms of the Dharma Aspect reconverged as if time were flowing backward.
In almost the blink of an eye, both arms were restored to their original state.
Not only that, but the grayish-white ripples did not stop spreading; they continued outward.
The seventh-level creatures that were about to attack from all sides suddenly halted as soon as they came into contact.
The next instant, they all flew backward, returning to their original positions.
Everyone froze in their charging poses, looking utterly bewildered.
"What's happening?!" The giant snail couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
They had clearly rushed into the center of the battlefield moments ago, so how were they suddenly back where they started?
"It's time—this guy can manipulate time!" Someone else shouted, having discerned the nature of this ability.
Some, unwilling to believe, tried attacking again, but as soon as they took a step forward, their bodies were sent backward once more.
After several attempts, every creature present except the two eighth-level beings turned pale.
They finally realized that this area was no longer a battlefield they could set foot on!
At the same time, the two eighth-level beings charged forward again.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three figures clashed wildly in the void, and continuous thunderous roars echoed through the boundless chaotic void.