"Even if he has been defeated, I will still take you down!" declared God Master Lulu as she arrived and attacked without hesitation. "Heh, women..." Lian Kong chuckled, easily dodging her strikes. Although God Master Lulu was powerful—second only to the two Star Seeds—white had already fallen; what significant waves could she possibly hope to make?
Lian Kong had no intention of lingering. In an instant, he released the full extent of his hidden power. As a surging wave of energy erupted, the numbers spiked: 5 million, 6 million, 8 million! This was Lian Kong's level of The power of the universe! The gathered gods gasped in collective shock. "white was defeated for a reason... has God Incinerate truly been cultivated to such a degree?" Ao Tian God Master sighed as he sensed the aura. "This fellow was hiding his strength so deeply," the Night Emperor God Master added in astonishment.
God Master Lulu, who had been ready to strike, was now pinned down by this overwhelming pressure. "This guy..."
"Friends, do not panic. I only wish to settle this matter as quickly as possible," Lian Kong proposed to the gods present. "Your battles just now have disturbed the energy balance of the universe. The Original God is likely about to awaken. This is our last chance. Will you help me open a channel directly to the Void Space to have an audience with the Original God?"
"white is the only one with the hope of breaking the shackles! I will never acknowledge you!" roared God Master Bata.
"It matters not. He has fallen into a slump, and the heavy responsibility now descends upon me. I must—"
BOOM!!!!!!!!!! Lian Kong's response was cut short by a mysterious, deafening noise echoing across all universes simultaneously. The gods felt an ill omen. "It seems another Original God has awakened," God Master Guidu sighed.
"What are you all waiting for?" urged God Master Tianyin, trying to persuade the crowd. "Since a true Star Seed has been born, we must support him with all our might to stop the turning of the gears of fate."
Aside from Lian Kong's faction, white's teammates remained motionless, waiting for his return. "Unless our friend white personally issues the order to assist, we will not act lightly—even if the universe is destroyed and reset because of it," God Master Xinxiu replied firmly.
Lian Kong shook his head with a faint smile. "This war was started by my own reckless will. Though I have no certainty of stopping the Great Purification, I no longer wish to endure this endless cycle of suffering. Today, I will fight to the death to create a result. If you are willing to lend me your strength, I shall be eternally grateful. If not, I will not force you; I only ask that you do not cause trouble behind my back!" Having spoken, Lian Kong prepared to depart.
"Since we are on the same side, I will naturally assist you with all my power," God Master Tianyin said, joining forces with other God Masters in their camp to begin channeling energy, attempting to open the passage to the Mysterious Void Realm.
white's allies looked at one another, contemplating the situation. "The situation is critical; we shall lend you our strength for now," God Master Guidu suddenly stated. Though the other gods found it difficult to agree, white was absent and the opportunity could not be wasted. Some of white's allied God Masters joined in to help open the channel. However, Ao Tian, Yi jie, Lulu, Bata, Perseus, and Guohan remained observant, waiting for white's return.
Under the combined efforts of the God Masters, a faint tunnel of light gradually opened. This was the gateway to the Void Space, though a vast distance still remained to be traveled even after entering. "I thank you all for your help. If I cannot return, please support our friend white with all your might; one day, he will surely fulfill my dying wish," Lian Kong said, ready to leave.
"Wait!" God Master Lulu called out.
Lian Kong turned to look. "Is there something else?"
"Seeing your sincere attitude, I shall grant you some of my energy," God Master Lulu said, transferring her The power of the universe to him. "In any case, if the mission fails, this power will be erased by the Great Purification anyway. Might as well make use of its remaining heat," she explained in her typical haughty manner.
"Haha, thank you for the generous gift, milady. If I return, I shall repay it in full," Lian Kong bowed in gratitude. The other gods then followed suit, unreservedly transferring their The power of the universe to Lian Kong. Even Ao Tian and the rest of white's faction felt compelled to follow the crowd and respond. Though Lian Kong absorbed the energy of every God Master present, his power peaked at 10 million and could rise no further.
"It seems our The power of the universe was long ago restricted by the Original God. This is the limit... No matter. At this moment, my energy is equal to one of them. If I sacrifice myself to perish along with one god, perhaps leaving only two gods behind can stop the Great Purification," Lian Kong laughed helplessly and turned away, leaving his final words: "Take care, everyone. May I succeed!"
Without looking back, he vanished into the tunnel of light.
Before the glowing hole, the gods sighed as they watched Lian Kong depart. They all knew this was a one-way trip. At this moment, he showed more responsibility as a Star Seed than white ever had, but unfortunately, there would be no coming back.