Devoid of any trace of life, the sky itself was a black-gray hue as the world of the undead descended at this moment.
In Tang Wulin's eyes, the Douluo Continent where they stood began to be rapidly eroded by this emerging undead world until it vanished completely.
This scene felt eerily familiar, leading Tang Wulin to believe it was a technique similar to the closed domain Ye Wen had used earlier.
However, Tang Wulin and Da Ming, who were more sensitive to the laws of the universe, quickly realized something unusual about this world.
By now, Tang Wulin and his group had broken free from Electrolux's Soul-Binding Chains. Yet, Tang Wulin showed no sign of relief. Instead, with a grave expression, he turned to Da Ming and said:
"Father Da, if my senses aren't wrong, this isn't a domain, is it?"
Da Ming slowly nodded. "Although the domain Ye Wen used earlier differed from the conventional domains on the Douluo Continent, their essence remains the same—to enhance one's own abilities or amplify oneself while weakening the enemy.
But this place we're in now, though somewhat oppressive, doesn't weaken us or amplify him.
It's as if—"
The answer was so outrageous that Da Ming struggled to accept the reality, but he reluctantly voiced his suspicion.
"A real… material world."
"Indeed, Father Da, you think so too? What kind of people does Ye Wen surround himself with? How can their abilities be so absurd, one after another?" Tang Wulin sighed helplessly.
The rookie gods beside them were utterly bewildered, unable to grasp why a small, material plane was so astonishing compared to a closed domain.
Though Tang Wulin's understanding was also incomplete, even this fragmentary knowledge was enough to leave him stunned. Among them, Da Ming had the deepest comprehension of the matter.
Domains, while rare on the Douluo Continent, numbered at least in the hundreds over ten thousand years. Their essence lay in projecting the characteristics of one's martial soul through soul power, influencing the environment to suppress the enemy within a confined space.
While Electrolux had forcibly pulled Tang Wulin's group into this demi-plane—a unique environment under his control—it didn't impose mandatory debuffs on them or grant Electrolux significant buffs.
But this was undeniably a material plane, not a mere construct of pure energy like a domain.
Interplanar teleportation was unthinkable even for the gods of the God Realm. Thus, the only explanation for the plane they currently occupied was that it was a material demi-plane governed solely by Electrolux.
For a newly ascended god to command a material demi-plane—even an incomplete one—was astonishing enough!
The intricacies of this phenomenon were far too complex for Tang Wulin and Da Ming to fully decipher. But they understood one thing: Electrolux was now the Planemaster of this demi-plane, wielding absolute dominion—a terrifying existence.
However, after the initial shock and fear subsided, Tang Wulin and Da Ming carefully sensed the fragile rules of this world and exchanged a knowing smile.
This battle wasn't unwinnable!
Though their group was battered and drained, Tang Wulin believed they could still turn the tide and claim victory.
To prevent this opponent from escaping like Ye Wen did, Tang Wulin and Da Ming swiftly communicated a battle plan telepathically.
After a brief standoff, Tang Wulin finalized the plan and prepared to strike.
"Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God – Boundless Turbulence!"
Tang Wulin's plan was simple and brutal: use his Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God to trap Electrolux first, then have everyone swarm and focus-fire him.
Though crude, the logic was sound—strength in numbers. Outnumbering the enemy was the essence of such tactics.
Yet, the instant his skill struck Electrolux, Tang Wulin's expression changed drastically.
"This feeling… it's off?"
Before Tang Wulin could say more, seeing his skill seemingly take effect, the others immediately launched their attacks.
In an instant, a dazzling array of divine techniques rained down mercilessly, adding bursts of color to this gray world.
Just as the gods—aside from Tang Wulin—believed they had succeeded, faint laughter echoed from all directions.
"Heh heh heh, what foolishness. Did you really think I'd let you attack me freely in my own world?"
At this moment, Tang Wulin's group realized something was amiss. Each of them quickly took up defensive positions, scanning their surroundings warily.
Though they didn't know whether their earlier attacks had hit an illusion or a clone, one thing was certain—they had been played.
One Ye Wen's spatial abilities had already overwhelmed them, but now this new figure was even more bizarre. Aside from this strange world, their only clue about Electrolux was that his powers seemed tied to death.
But now, it seemed there was more to it.
Gradually, Electrolux's voice began to resonate throughout the space, speaking in a mournful tone:
"The essence of life… is a cycle, endlessly repeating… birth and death.
But death… is not the end.
I stand… at the precipice of life,
Witnessing the epic saga of human existence.
Now, I proclaim—
Arise, sinners!
The time has come… for redemption!"
As Electrolux's final words faded, a strange movement stirred across this barren land.
Bones and souls began to emerge endlessly, as commonplace as grass and trees in this world, yet impossible to ignore.
This was the essence of this realm—a world of the undead.
The cosmic hierarchy of the universe Electrolux hailed from was undoubtedly higher than that of the Douluo Continent. However, because ascending to godhood in his original universe would render him an emotionless entity akin to heavenly law, Electrolux remained a demigod, choosing not to ascend.
Still, Electrolux had long been touched by divinity.
Even in his original world, he could already rival the gods of this realm.
Upon arriving in this world by chance, though Electrolux was no longer a god—and his strength had been forcibly reduced to quasi-god levels—his divine essence made him far beyond an ordinary soul master.
With Ye Wen's assistance, Electrolux truly attained the position of the God of Death in this world, and his power surged explosively!
Though still inferior to Ye Wen when facing eight opponents head-on, Electrolux had plenty of ways to deal with Tang Wulin's group once they were pulled into his demi-plane.
This was precisely why Electrolux hadn't ambushed Tang Wulin's group initially. Instead, he bound them and calmly brought them into this world.
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