Buzz~~~
Buzz~~~
The collision of two divine forces ended with Coeus being suppressed despite igniting his Ultimate Power. No matter how hard he tried, he was ultimately overwhelmed by the dual laws of death and darkness.
At this point, Coeus was certain that his assumptions were correct. Hades had stepped into the realm of the God-King.
Moreover...
Coeus's voice was extremely serious, "Hades, you have become a God-King, and it seems you are not just an ordinary God-King. You..."
Coeus could keenly sense that although Hades was also a God-King, he was definitely not an ordinary one. Sometimes, even within the same level, there are distinct differences in strength.
This situation was not uncommon, but Coeus never expected that Hades, who had only recently reclaimed his essence, not only stepped into the realm of the God-King but had advanced to such a level.
This was a bit too outrageous. Even though Hades was born as the Lord of the Underworld, one of the three third-generation God-Kings of the Greek Pantheon, reclaiming his essence naturally granted him the status of a God-King. This wasn't surprising.
But!
Isn't your progression a bit too fast? Isn't this progress somewhat absurd? Is it this terrifying? Coeus could hardly accept it!
No!
No!
Your growth rate surpasses even Cronus's from back then. At least, when Cronus first reached the God-King level, he definitely hadn't reached your current level. This level is simply too frightening.
This is no joke. Coeus, who had followed Cronus all the way, and was considered one of Cronus's closest confidants alongside Hyperion, was well aware of Cronus's growth rate.
But.
For Hades to be this astonishing? This speed! This power! This level is simply too incredible, even reaching a ridiculous degree. Is it really this terrifying?
Hades calmly said, "Coeus, when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
"..."
"I see!"
Listening to Hades's words, Coeus immediately understood. In simple terms, Hades had experienced numerous life-and-death trials.
No one knew exactly what Hades went through in the astral world, but Coeus could guess that Hades had ventured into the Sea of Chaos. Otherwise, there was no way Hades could have advanced to such a level in such a short time.
The Sea of Chaos!
It is a place where danger and opportunity coexist. In the Sea of Chaos, you might face countless dangers, but likewise, you could also encounter numerous opportunities. For a god, seizing these opportunities while surviving the dangers could lead to significant advancement.
Coeus, in a lighthearted manner, said, "Hades, it seems today's outcome is already destined. However, this battle will not end so easily."
Hades remained consistently calm, as if he had no emotional fluctuations, quietly watching Coeus. He did not obstruct any of Coeus's methods, seemingly allowing Coeus to use them, even hoping that Coeus could exert stronger divine power and laws.
"Hmm?!"
Coeus wore a puzzled expression. Beneath the level of the God-King, all beings are equal. As long as one has not reached the God-King level, even someone like Coeus, a seer, could only temporarily display power comparable to an ordinary God-King.
However!
This was only temporary. If the battle continued, Coeus would undoubtedly lose, especially since Hades was not an ordinary God-King.
But?
What exactly did Hades want to do? Why did Hades keep stalling, as if waiting for Coeus to fully unleash his power?
"Hades!" Coeus spoke calmly. "I don't know what you intend to do, but I can sense your arrogance, your confidence, and this will be your fatal weakness!"
Raising his hand, Coeus wielded his sword, surrounded by guardian stars. These stars, named Black Thunder Planets, could unleash the full power of the law of black divine thunder.
"Flashing Thrust!"
Coeus suddenly struck, combining his sword, guardian stars, Ultimate Power, and technique into one powerful attack. This strike surpassed the level of an ordinary God-King.
This was why Coeus was considered a key confidant. In a short time, he could indeed unleash power comparable to a God-King. If Poseidon or Zeus were here, newly ascended to the God-King level, they would struggle to face this attack.
They might not be killed outright, but they would certainly be injured.
Hades, however, remained calm throughout, showing no emotional fluctuation. In Hades's eyes, all this seemed insignificant.
Buzz~~~
Buzz~~~
Hades opened his hand, and the shadow of his Helm of Darkness appeared, instantly blocking Coeus's powerful strike. Coeus was not surprised but remained calm.
This was expected. Hades's divine power had already surpassed that of an ordinary God-King. He couldn't compete.
But!
What puzzled Coeus was what Hades was trying to do. Why was Hades holding back?
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