The monstrous flames ignited, a dark red blaze that was unmistakably the flame of the sun, but it was Hyperion's flame alone. Compared to a common sun flame, its power was multiplied many times.
As the Sun God, Hyperion had created this special solar flame from his own essence, making it far superior to the ordinary flames of the sun.
"Fall!"
With a sweeping motion, Hyperion unleashed a terrifying fireball that hurtled toward Hades. It seemed like a simple attack, but the simpler it appeared, the more terrifying it became for a God King.
Hades responded with equal simplicity, raising his hand to summon the Chaos Vortex, which swallowed the special solar flame whole.
It's worth mentioning that the Chaos Vortex had been slightly modified by Hades; it could now be called the Abyss Behemoth. Building on the original design, Hades transformed it and improved every aspect.
Its appearance remained the same, a giant beast's head with its mouth agape, yet it seemed small enough to fit in Hades' palm.
"Um?! The Chaos Vortex!"
Hyperion scoffed. He could summon countless fireballs at will, and with a wave of his hand, a barrage of fireballs rained down simultaneously. Alongside this, he brought forth his "Sun Sword," a sword of terrifying sun flames, each blade forged from stars of unimaginable temperature, crashing down upon Hades.
"The Dark Whirlwind!"
In another strike, the monstrous sun flames coalesced into a scorching black tornado, spinning wildly and engulfing Hades completely. With three blows falling in rapid succession, Hyperion's strength at this moment was vividly on display.
One could assert without hesitation that if the former Hades had been present, Hyperion would only need to exert himself fully. But for the current Hades? He remained utterly calm, cradling the Abyss Behemoth.
"Roar!"
The terrifying howl of the abyssal giant echoed in their ears, transforming the Chaos Vortex into the
head of a monstrous abyssal beast. Its gaping maw produced an powerful suction, swallowing all attacks except Hades' own, returning them to him.
This all transpired in an instant, and before Hyperion could reach Hades with his sword, Hades responded with "Death Sword Whirlwind."
Holding the Chu Zhen Great Sword, Hyperion attempted to sever time and space itself, but he found he could not cut through Hades' Pluto Sword.
The Pluto Sword and the Chu Zhen Great Sword intertwined rapidly, clashing countless times in mere moments. Despite Hyperion's attempts to suppress Hades, he began to feel increasingly uncomfortable.
Why? Because it was too troublesome. Hades could indeed be suppressed, but as long as Hades wasn't killed, he would rebound with even greater power, breaking through Hyperion's blockade.
They fought again and again, colliding with relentless force. With each exchange, Hades grew stronger, and Hyperion felt the pressure mounting. Divine power crackled around them, the very laws of reality churning with their conflict.
"Solar Tornado!"
"The Sun is Red!"
A colossal whirlwind of flames spiraled upward, with Hyperion emerging at its center, his form cloaked in deep purple rays of light from his Chu Zhen fighting attire. With renewed strength, he unleashed his assault once more.
"Die!"
The scorching sun flames flared from his eyes as Hyperion's attack ignited immense divine power, threatening to completely consume Hades.
Yet Hades stood firm. The nine-pointed star on his brow emitted a brilliant light, summoning an illusory figure, a black-robed god whose face remained obscured.
Endless divine power surged toward Hades, and while Hyperion's strike caused a third of the sun star to collapse, it quickly began to recover, as it always did. After all, it was the cornerstone of the world.
As the divine power dissipated, Hades reappeared, unscathed. The Pluto Helmet not only concealed all concepts but also boasted an absolute defense.
Breaking through Hades' helmet defense? Almost impossible! Whatever comparisons were made to a star demon king paled in comparison to this.
Hyperion exhaled sharply, eyes fixed on Hades' seemingly unharmed form. "Sacred Artifact, Hades. You possess more than one divine artifact. With these blessings, even I find it incredibly difficult to defeat you!"
As a warrior, Hyperion understood the magnitude of Hades' power. Defeating him in a prolonged battle was nearly impossible; as time passed, Hades only grew stronger, a terrifying prospect.
This realization made it all the more troubling.
So Hyperion spread his arms wide and declared, "Hades, it's been a long time since I've unleashed this power before anyone else. Watch closely, for I will see if you can survive!"
"Your Majesty! Light my flame!"
The pink flame ignited, and the engraved labyrinth above him burned with the same fire, enveloping Hyperion in a swirl of energy.
In an instant, a terrifying aura erupted from him. The raging flames confirmed that Hyperion had tapped into his ultimate power, amplifying his already formidable strength.
But this was not the end! As Hyperion raised his hand, he summoned two stars. The Chu Zhen dissipated, and one star embedded itself into the Chu Zhen Great Sword. With his upper body bare, Hyperion's presence became even more formidable.
At the same time, he detonated the second star, a symbol of infinity in the shape of a Möbius ring emerging behind him, further enhancing his strength.
The blazing sun flames entwined around Hyperion; although he merely stood there, it appeared as though he could incinerate everything.
Hyperion spoke with a hoarse voice, "Hades, this is my utmost effort. Let's see if you can survive!"
Hades observed silently, sensing the imminent danger from Hyperion and replied, "Liar."