Chapter 41: Erebus
The stage was set for the ultimate battle between Ethan and the goddess. As the daughter watched from a distance, a wave of conflicting emotions surged within her. Instead of succumbing to anger or fear for her brother's fate, an inexplicable sense of love and admiration blossomed within her heart. Ethan's audacious actions and unyielding demeanor had captivated her, igniting a deep and unexpected connection.
Meanwhile, the viewers soared through the vast expanse of the sky, their eyes fixed upon the titanic clash about to unfold. The blinding light emanating from the explosive confrontation between Ethan and the goddess enveloped the heavens, beckoning all who bore witness to the spectacle. Galaxies were born and crumbled in the wake of their immense powers, reshaping the very fabric of the cosmos.
Fury blazed in the goddess's eyes as she unleashed a relentless barrage of beams, each carrying the weight of divine energy. The beams encircled Ethan from all directions, a web of destruction threatening to overwhelm him. But Ethan remained unyielding, intercepting each beam with deftness and precision. His body crackled with power as he absorbed and dissipated the immense energy, defying the goddess's attempts to subdue him.
In the midst of the chaos, Ethan's mind swirled with thoughts. He contemplated the outcome of this grand clash, questioning the limits of the goddess's power. "Who would emerge victorious in this battle? You, Our The God of talisman? If I hadn't grown millions of times stronger, perhaps this could have been an interesting duel."
A moment of respite emerged as the goddess paused, her eyes fixed on Ethan's unwavering gaze. Their faces were mere inches apart, a testament to their unfathomable power. The world seemed to hold its breath, gripped by the intensity of their confrontation.
However, before the battle could escalate further, the goddess erupted in a fit of rage. With a swift motion, she teleported both herself and Ethan to a realm beyond mortal comprehension. It was a dimension of despair, a place where suffering knew no end. The goddess referred to it as "True Hell," a prison from which no being but she could escape.
Undeterred by her foreboding words, Ethan focused his mind and summoned a surge of power that shattered the very fabric of the dimension. A rift tore through the air, a portal back to the mortal realm. With unwavering determination, Ethan propelled himself towards the goddess, his every movement brimming with purpose.
The goddess's rage transformed her into a blazing inferno, a last-ditch effort to vanquish her opponent. But Ethan, undaunted, taunted her with contemptuous laughter. "You thought this feeble flame could extinguish me? How amusing."
As Ethan closed in, his presence overwhelmed the goddess. She found herself ensnared in his grip, powerless against his unyielding strength. The divine flames that engulfed her began to wane under Ethan's touch, their intensity fading into mere embers. A sense of impending doom hung heavy in the air, and the goddess realized that her life was now at the mercy of this audacious mortal.
Just as victory seemed imminent for Ethan, a sudden interruption shattered the moment. Erebus, one of the goddess's brothers, appeared before them. He exuded an aura of unparalleled power, surpassing even the mightiest of the heavens. Erebus revealed himself as the true strongest among the celestial siblings, intending to demonstrate his supremacy by slaying their mother. Yet, Ethan's audacity threatened to steal the glory that Erebus coveted.
A mischievous smile curled upon Ethan's lips as he addressed Erebus, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Well, well, Erebus, the true strongest of the heavens. It seems fate has brought us together. This will be a delightful encounter."