As time passed, countless monsters were slain. With each death and subsequent revival, the resurrected monsters grew stronger while their numbers dwindled.
This cycle had persisted for an unknown duration. Initially, Rhea's expression was calm, but it gradually sharpened as she realized that Hades' divine power seemed untouched.
How could this be?
This puzzled Rhea. Divine power is consumed over time, inevitably depleted. As time progresses, it will eventually run out, leading to the inevitable conclusion where Hades would be devoured by the remaining divine power.
However.
Hades remained unscathed by the monsters, his divine power seemingly endless. This was the most peculiar and eerie part.
"Why?"
"Why?"
Rhea pondered, "Why is Hades' divine power seemingly infinite? What is the cause of this?"
Rhea couldn't comprehend it. Even Iapetus had been baffled by the same question—why was Hades' divine power inexhaustible?
This was highly unusual. Even if the demon stars provided divine power, it shouldn't be like this. As time passed, Rhea's expression grew more serious.
Rhea had to admit, her eldest son truly possessed terrifying divine power, reaching a level she hadn't anticipated.
A surge of divine power erupted, accompanied by the power of death. The remaining monsters were devoured and met their demise once more. Even monsters had to abide by fundamental laws.
Temporal Battle Formation!
Though it allowed monsters to revive infinitely, they still needed time. As time progressed, the stronger the monsters, the more time they required for revival.
At this moment, Hades watched this scene quietly. He didn't take the opportunity to strike at his mother but stood calmly, saying, "Mother, it seems the temporal battle formation is nearing its end."
"Indeed!" Rhea replied with a tinge of emotion. "I must admit, Hades, you are remarkably outstanding. I never expected you to endure this long."
Rhea was filled with pride, gazing at her eldest son with admiration.
Undeniably.
Rhea was very conflicted. She loved her children as a mother should. However, she loved her husband even more. For him, she would forsake everything, including her children. Thus, though she praised her children, she would not show mercy.
No mercy would be shown. Rhea would kill her children to eliminate any trouble for her husband. This was a severe conflict for Rhea, who held both a mother's and a wife's role.
But!
Rhea made her choice. As for why Hades' divine power was so strong, seemingly infinite, she didn't ask because she knew Hades wouldn't answer.
Hades calmly said, "Mother, thank you for your praise. But I want to know, who has reached this round before?"
"Hyperion."
"As expected."
Rhea's answer made Hades nod. He had indeed guessed it. Undeniably, the temporal battle formation seemed simple in principle, but its effects were terrifying. The monsters in the previous round had nearly reached the level of Chief Gods.
Under such circumstances, even the Twelve Titan Gods wouldn't stand a chance without invoking their guardian stars, wearing their true armor, and igniting their ultimate power.
Therefore, many things didn't need to be explained further.
This situation!
Was clear. Besides the one known as the strongest, Hyperion, no other god could achieve this.
As Hades and Rhea conversed, streams of divine power gathered, and the dead monsters roared again. However, this time, they didn't appear in large numbers but had reached the pinnacle of Chief Gods.
Even half a step into the God-King level.
Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind!
"Earth, Water, Fire, Wind." Hades sensed the divine power and pondered. These represented the four primordial elements of creation.
Moreover, following this, a roaring flame lizard appeared, bellowing endlessly.
Fire: Flame Lizard.
Water: Water Dragon.
Wind: Wind Eagle.
Earth: Earth Bear.
These were simple titles, representing the four elementals born at the creation's inception in the Greek pantheon.
"Hades," Rhea said calmly, "this is the penultimate round of the temporal battle formation. Here, you will face the primordial Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Aside from Hyperion, no other god has reached this level."
Rhea spoke plainly, maintaining absolute confidence in her temporal battle formation. Hades remained calm, knowing there was more to this formation than met the eye.
The temporal battle formation was undoubtedly powerful. Only a fool wouldn't see that. But to say it was unrivaled among the Twelve Titan Gods?
That!
Was impossible. This wasn't a joke. The Twelve Titan Gods were immensely powerful. Facing their mother's temporal battle formation, would they give their all?
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