"Eternal sleep!"
"Endless death!"
The twin gods Hypnos and Thanatos took the lead, their radiant divine power emerging instantly. Yet, against the offensive of the twin gods, the flame nymphs responded with surprising agility. With simple gestures, they evaded the attacks of the laws wielded by the twins.
Honestly, if one hadn't witnessed it firsthand, it would be hard to believe, even unbelievable. Yet, the truth lay before their eyes: in the gods' view, these flame nymphs seemed pitiful and weak, yet they possessed power comparable to that of the Titan Main God.
Hades observed for a moment before withdrawing his gaze.
They can't die.
It was likely just a minor disadvantage. The foundation of the twin gods remained intact. With a bit of skill learning, they could handle these flame nymphs. Of course, they would face some setbacks along the way, but those were merely small issues.
Hyperion spoke quietly: "Hades, you should understand that skill is a unique power that even the gods fear when taken to the extreme."
Hades replied, "Skills can kill gods."
"Good!" A sharp light flashed in Hyperion's eyes as he raised his giant sword and advanced toward Hades step by step. "Now, the battle begins."
Watching Hyperion approach, Hades realized that he couldn't evade the attack; he could only brace himself. Each step Hyperion took blocked any chance of retreat.
Since evasion was not an option…
Hades gripped a long sword that had fallen into his hand.
The clash between the long sword and the giant sword produced a crisp sound, as Hyperion's giant sword descended from above while Hades' long sword met it from below. The collision of their divine powers created a resonant shock-wave.
An inch of space collapsed instantly. It was hard to fathom that this seemingly understated clash, devoid of any divine power or law, could cause such destruction.
"Um?!" Hyperion sensed something and frowned slightly, then swung his giant sword with a terrifying offensive.
Facing Hyperion's assault, Hades raised his long sword without fear.
The exchange of attacks was swift and straightforward, yet the simplicity only highlighted their formidable strength.
Compared to Hyperion, Hades felt immense pressure. Hyperion's skills surpassed those of Koios, representing a true mastery that transformed him into an invincible force.
In terms of pure skill, even Cronus, the invincible Titan king, could not match Hyperion.
This was the fundamental reason why Hyperion was known as the strongest man.
He even surpassed the invincible Titan God King in certain aspects.
As for Koios? He could only be seen as second best. This saying wasn't a joke; Koios could only ever be second, while Hyperion truly claimed the title of first.
This was why Hades felt overwhelming pressure from Hyperion, but rather than crushing him, it fueled Hades' strength, amplifying his resolve. Under such pressure, he only grew stronger.
Consequently, Hyperion grew increasingly astonished; he had never anticipated that Hades possessed such monstrous talent, no, unparalleled talent.
During the battle, Hyperion could clearly sense that Hades' skills stemmed from both himself and Koios. The fusion of the two lacked a complete path of its own.
This was not surprising.
Hades had matured through his battles with Koios, absorbing his skills. Although the combination was imperfect and not uniquely his own, Hyperion could feel Hades learning his own skills, merging them into something distinct.
Great sword!
Long sword!
The two weapons clashed at an astonishing speed, representing pure skill, devoid of divine power or law. Hades' progress was remarkable; he shifted from being completely suppressed to an even division in their struggle.
The two gods darted past each other, separating in an instant.
Hyperion stepped back, halting his attack, while Hades remained calm and still.
"Hades!" Hyperion's expression grew serious. "Have you absorbed everything from Koios?"
Though hesitant, Hyperion believed it was not merely imitation; Hades had truly absorbed all that belonged to Koios. Only in this way could he exhibit such power.
Hades replied coolly, "Hyperion, you will do the same."
"I see!"
"Hahaha" Hyperion laughed heartily. "I once heard Rhea say you visited the golden apple tree garden in the far west. It seems you acquired the golden apple there. No wonder you can absorb the power of the gods."
Golden apples could absorb divine power, something most gods knew. However, what one could absorb was often meaningless without the capacity for improvement.
Golden apples were more symbolic than anything.
Hades remained silent, neither confirming nor denying, but the implication was clear.
Hyperion looked at Hades with sharp eyes, acknowledging that Hades was extraordinary. In him, Hyperion saw a reflection of the once-supreme Titan king.
So strikingly similar!