So this old geezer came here for the Heavenly God Coffin.
Just having barely become a Deity, and he already dares to mess with the coffin of a Heavenly God. That's rather bold.
Hun Lao said, sounding a bit surprised.
According to his racial memories, a Heavenly God was far superior to an ordinary Deity. Even a deceased Heavenly God was terrifying.
Hehe, I didn't expect that the Heavenly God Hall also produced a Void God. I thought our Dark Faction had stolen a march on them.
Just then, a voice that sent chills down everyone's spine rang out. In the distance, a tide of black mist surged, instantly blanketing a vast expanse of space as it billowed forth.
Subsequently, a tall member of the Dark Faction appeared before the crowd. The rolling black mist and the utterly terrifying energy immediately stilled that entire area, as if time and space had come to a halt, all energies and laws solidified. In that space, only that Dark Faction member remained, and everything revolved around him.
No way... The Dark Faction has also birthed a Deity?!
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but exclaim.
That's indeed surprising.
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened a bit.
Ye Yunfei knew the grudge between him and the Dark Faction was immense. A Deity appearing within the Dark Faction was certainly no good news for him.
The Dark Faction and the Heavenly God Hall—both major powers have Deities now. And Xiaoliang Temple also has one.
Moreover, I suspect that within the Chaotic Void Sea, there are very likely other newly ascended Deities as well.
A new era of Deities has truly arrived!
Hun Lao couldn't help but sigh.
The only consolation is that several appeared at once, not just one.
That way, these newly ascended Deities will restrain each other to some extent, and no single entity could monopolize it all.
Hun Lao added.
Black Second Brother, so you've become a deity too.
I haven't seen a trace of you in all these years. It seems you went into seclusion to cultivate, aiming to break through into the deity realm.
The Heavenly God Hall's patriarch turned and spoke to the Dark Faction deity.
At our age and realm, breaking through to become a deity is our sole pursuit.
Fortunately, I've finally succeeded.
The Dark Faction deity replied with a smile.
Since you're also here, here's an idea. Let's open this Heavenly God Coffin together and see what's inside.
If there are treasures, we can simply split them.
The Heavenly God Hall patriarch thought for a moment and suggested.
Suits me just fine.
The Dark Faction deity nodded.
Both were new deities and knew the other was not to be trifled with. If a fight broke out, neither was confident of victory.
Then let's work together to lift that coffin lid.
The legend of this Heavenly God Coffin has endured in our corner of the void for a long time. It's shrouded in mystery, and it shouldn't disappoint us.
The Heavenly God Hall patriarch said with a laugh.
By this time, everyone, including Ye Yunfei, had long retreated into the distance.
It was no joking matter. Two deities arriving—who dared linger nearby?
Only members of the Heavenly God Hall and the Dark Faction dared remain in the vicinity of the Heavenly God Coffin.
Haha! Our Heavenly God Hall has a deity! From now on, when our members roam the Chaotic Void Sea, who wouldn't show respect, who would dare provoke us!
The Heavenly God Hall members watched their patriarch with immense excitement; one couldn't help but voice it aloud.
Let's do it.
The Dark Faction deity agreed with the patriarch's proposal and nodded.
BOOM! BOOM!
The two deities struck out simultaneously, each extending a hand that rapidly enlarged, shrouded in dense, dazzling runes. These runes were condensed from the immensely potent energy and laws of the deity level. Where they passed, the surrounding space shattered incessantly.
Once the two deities made their move, it was a scene of apocalypse. The two huge hands seemed intent on erasing and destroying everything.
Deities are too terrifying!
Even from this far away, I still can't breathe properly, and it's hard to move!
In the distant void, many felt the surge of deific energy relentlessly bearing down on them, their faces turning pale as they frantically expended all their strength to flee further away.
Deities are indeed exceedingly terrifying.
Ye Yunfei immediately activated his flying vessel, putting more distance between them.
He knew that whether it was the Heavenly God Hall's deity or the Dark Faction's deity, neither likely harbored good intentions towards him.
RUMBLE...
In the distant void, the two deity-level hands almost simultaneously struck at the Heavenly God Coffin.
The figure atop the Heavenly God Coffin was still present, still gazing into the distance.
Just as the two deities' hands were about to strike the coffin lid...
Suddenly, the figure standing on the Heavenly God Coffin whirled around.
RUMBLE...
As the figure turned, the vast and desolate void seemed to swirl along with him, faintly echoing with the hum of the Grand Dao.
The two deities were startled, stepping back simultaneously and retracting their attacks, revealing expressions of apprehension.
After all, the legend of the Heavenly God Coffin had circulated in this region of the void for too long. Even as newly ascended deities, they remained wary of it.
The figure shone brilliantly, bathed in a hazy glow of Dao-law light, making it impossible to discern his features or sense his aura clearly.
Disturbing my repose has grave consequences.
The figure's gaze seemed to sweep over the two deities as a hollow voice resonated.
Humph! A mere imprint of Soul Power can't frighten me.
Since you perished so long ago, there's no need for the treasures and inheritance you left behind to remain buried in this coffin any longer. Today, let us take them.
The Heavenly God Hall patriarch stated.
Though wary of the Heavenly God Coffin, as a deity, he possessed the arrogant sense of superiority fitting a ruler of the world. He certainly wouldn't be truly intimidated by a coffin or an imprint of Soul Power.
Correct. You are no more—ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The possessions of your life should be left for later generations, not hoarded further.
The Dark Faction deity also spoke.
Having said this, the two deities attacked again. The two deity-level hands continuously enlarged, rumbling toward the Heavenly God Coffin.
You dare trespass against me, greenhorns!
The figure on the coffin said calmly.
As soon as the words fell, a blindingly radiant divine light burst forth—like a blade of pure radiance—and slashed forward.
CRACK...
Two distinct snapping sounds rang out.
Then the two deities screamed simultaneously, clutching their wrists as they retreated in haste.
The stunned onlookers saw two severed hands floating where the deities had just stood, showering the void with torrents of blood as if a rainstorm of blood had erupted. Splashing sounds were heard as blood poured down.
A deity's vital essence and blood were immensely vigorous. Just a bit of blood erupting could create a veritable downpour.
How is this possible?!
The Heavenly God Hall patriarch now clutched his severed wrist, unwilling to believe it, utterly resentful.
He had just become a deity, brimming with confidence, thinking he could dominate the entire Chaotic Void Sea, only to have his wrist so effortlessly lopped off by that figure before him.
BOOM...
Both the Heavenly God Hall patriarch and the Dark Faction deity were livid with shock. Simultaneously releasing the oppressive aura of their deity-level energy, they unleashed waves of it towards the Heavenly God Coffin.
Attack!
The two deities exchanged a glance, seeing both fury and indignation in each other's eyes.
As deities, being publicly humiliated by an imprint of Soul Power, having their wrists severed, would surely become a joke if it spread.
Even if they could eventually dominate the Chaotic Void Sea, today's event would forever be an indelible stain on their reputations.
Enraged beyond reason, the two deities charged forward regardless, directly engaging.
This time, they attacked with full force. The void trembled violently, divine radiance swelled, and streams of deific laws materialized into tangible chains that rattled as they lashed towards the Heavenly God Coffin and the figure upon it.
It seemed the void in that area was completely sealed off by the deities' laws.
Watching the deity-level laws dancing wildly through the sky, all the distant observers were profoundly awestruck.
Deities truly are too formidable. With casual moves, they can lock down vast stretches of void.
Just those deity-level laws alone... there's probably no Demigod who could handle them. They could probably only stand there and await death.
Many couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Deities are indeed terrible. Against a Demigod, they're unbeatable.
Sensing the energy and laws emanating from the two deities, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh softly.
Though Ye Yunfei's position was quite distant, he could still feel the terrifying power of the deities' combat energies.
He estimated that if he got any closer, he'd likely be immobilized.
Don't even mention two living deities; even a god's corpse they left behind would be more than the few of us could handle.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm chimed in.
That's quite true.
Ye Yunfei smiled bitterly.
Just as the two deities' attacks were about to land on the Heavenly God Coffin...
Another strike.
The figure upon the Heavenly God Coffin said softly.
A blinding divine light soared into the heavens, swirling into a spinning slash of extreme brilliance.
THUD! THUD!
Two muffled sounds echoed. Then the crowd watched as four severed, bloody arms flew into the air, thrown far into the distance.
Both deities screamed simultaneously before hastily withdrawing.
Their speed was astonishing; in a single step, they had retreated far away, putting great distance between themselves and the Heavenly God Coffin.
A minor punishment. Should you dare offend again, you will be slain without leniency.
The figure spoke blandly.
Now everyone could clearly see: both the Heavenly God Hall patriarch and the Dark Faction deity had lost both their arms, their faces pale, filled with horror.
Only now were they finally afraid.
Just moments before, they had sensed that if that figure truly wanted to kill them, they might already be dead!
Impossible!
I AM a Deity!
Both deities' hearts were filled with resentment, screaming maniacally inside, yet they dared show not a hint of anger outwardly, fearing to provoke the figure upon the Heavenly God Coffin further.
Others witnessing this were also dumbfounded, unable to believe it.
So... before mightier experts, even deities are no match!
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed.
Indeed. For every strong opponent, there is always a stronger one. Even deities are not invincible. When facing a superior force, they can be defeated, even killed.
Hun Lao said.
Master, a mere imprint of Soul Power left by this Heavenly God is so terrifying that it can instantly subdue two deities. How strong must his power have been in life?
Hu Miao said to Ye Yunfei.
Unimaginable...
Ye Yunfei smiled bitterly.
SPLASH SPLASH...
At that moment, divine blood was still pouring relentlessly from the stumps of the two deities' arms.
Deities were beings of another stratum, possessing terrifying vital essences and seemingly endless divine blood within their bodies.
Moreover, the spilled divine blood enriched the void in that area, filling the surrounding space with astonishing divine-grade energy and laws.
This divine-grade energy and laws would be precious cultivation resources for any Demigod lucky enough to obtain them.
Quite a bit of divine blood even seeped deep into the void, spreading continuously. Over time, it could lead to the birth of rare natural treasures.
For ordinary beings, a deity's blood was invaluable.
Let's leave.
After casting a fearful glance at the figure on the Heavenly God Coffin, the Heavenly God Hall patriarch spoke gravelly.
He turned and departed, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
The members of the Heavenly God Hall hurried after him, scurrying away crestfallen.
As for the deity of the Dark Faction, he said not a word, took a single step, traversed space, and disappeared instantly.
Before leaving, both deities stealthily retrieved their severed arms.
With their abilities, they could reattach those severed limbs.
Seeing the two deities flee in such a sorry state, everyone else was even less inclined to linger.
After all, everyone present had been tracking the Heavenly God Coffin, most with ill intentions, coveting the treasures and inheritance it might contain.
If that figure flew into a killing frenzy and attacked again, no one present could possibly withstand it.
Ye Yunfei quietly activated his flying vessel, moving discreetly towards the distance as well.
However, just as Ye Yunfei initiated his maneuver...
The figure atop the Heavenly God Coffin suddenly turned its gaze in Ye Yunfei's direction.
RUMBLE...
Ye Yunfei immediately felt an indescribably terrifying pressure rolling towards him, instantly pinning the flying vessel in place. It couldn't move an inch.
Inside the vessel, Ye Yunfei was immobilized, unable to move a muscle.
Damn it! That Heavenly God has locked onto us!
But from beginning to end, we haven't laid a finger on the Heavenly God Coffin! We only followed from behind—many others were trailing it too, so why target us?
Talk about rotten luck!
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm lamented.
At this moment, the figure on the coffin gave a slight beckoning gesture. Ye Yunfei felt his flying vessel rapidly reverse course.
WHOOSH!
In an instant, the vessel arrived right before the Heavenly God Coffin and halted.
Ye Yunfei felt a terrifyingly dense Soul Power envelop him, perceiving everything about him, inside and out.
Then Ye Yunfei sensed some of his internal energies and laws being forcibly extracted, leaving his body and floating before him.
The energy and laws forcibly pulled out of Ye Yunfei slowly began to converge, coalescing into a faint shadowy form.
I see. It's that damn yin-seed causing trouble again!
That yin-seed contains energies and laws from various ancient deities of the Three Thousand Worlds. This Heavenly God probably recognizes one of them.
So he's targeting you.
We should be alright.
Hun Lao quickly guessed roughly what was happening.
A similar scenario had happened to Ye Yunfei before!