531: I won in the end

At the core of the battlefield, the Star Devouring Behemoth's massive body was disintegrating rapidly. In just a few short minutes, most of it had been annihilated, leaving only its head struggling to hold on.

Once this head was completely annihilated, the Star Devouring Behemoth would vanish entirely from the universe.

His conspiracy, which had manipulated all Cosmic Beasts in both universes, would also dissipate into thin air.

However, it was at this crucial moment that the Muling God-King, who had just gained the Heavensea God-King's power and become immensely strong, appeared. The instant he arrived, he sent the Yao Ri God-King flying.

"Muling God-King, how dare you do that?"

With an angry roar, the knocked-back Yao Ri God-King instantly returned to the vicinity of the Star Devouring Behemoth, continuing to unleash his ultimate move, Sunburst!

Even though he was filled with rage, since he had promised the Heavensea God-King to eliminate the Star Devouring Behemoth, he could not falter at this most critical juncture.

As for the Muling God-King? Once they had completely annihilated the Star Devouring Behemoth, it would be his time to fall.

Facing the returning Yao Ri God-King, the Muling God-King had an arrogant look on his face and said:

"Tsk tsk tsk, you actually flew back so quickly, like a dog. There are no bones for you here, so hurry up and scram."

Facing the rapidly approaching Yao Ri God-King, the Muling God-King mercilessly slapped him again.

Under the powerful force of the Muling God-King, Sunburst didn't even have two seconds to affect the Star Devouring Behemoth before it vanished along with the Yao Ri God-King's retreat.

It was precisely at the moment the Yao Ri God-King was sent flying again that the long-silent Star Devouring Behemoth's head slightly moved.

As it regained its senses, even with the chaotic Time Domain suppressing it, the Star Devouring Behemoth clearly had some awareness. It even opened its eyes, looking at the Cosmic Beasts launching a full assault on it from all sides.

As the Star Devouring Behemoth's eyes opened, a series of cracking sounds, like shattering glass, echoed. It was the Star Devouring Behemoth's head attempting to break free from the cage jointly cast by the five God-Kings.

Facing the Yao Ri God-King's tragic predicament, the other five God-Kings were anxious but utterly helpless.

They could only unleash their power as much as possible, striving to help the Yao Ri God-King as soon as they dealt with the Star Devouring Behemoth.

The Heavensea God-King had already sacrificed himself; no other God-King truly dedicated to the universe should be sacrificed here.

However, according to Murphy's Law, what one fears most often happens.

Despite the combined power of the God-Kings, the Star Devouring Behemoth, with only half a head remaining, finally broke free from the temporal shackles and returned to normal time.

Facing the ice and fire covering its entire body, and the terrifying Mechanical Domain, the Star Devouring Behemoth's gaze was resolute, showing no fear. It merely uttered a faint sentence:

"Star Devouring!"

In an instant, a terrifying black hole, with the Star Devouring Behemoth at its core, slowly began to expand.

At this most critical moment, the Star Devouring Behemoth finally cast aside its pretense of concealing its true objective—to devour all Cosmic Beasts in both universes—and revealed its most ferocious fangs.

If it didn't use its Star Devouring Talent now, it might never get another chance to use this Talent in its lifetime.

As the Star Devouring black hole expanded, in the next moment, all Cosmic Beasts who had cultivated the Star Refining Art seemed to sense it, and their bodies involuntarily flew towards the final battlefield.

A God-King's battle, no matter where it took place, was a conflict watched by countless Cosmic Beasts.

Even just learning a little skill from a God-King would be enough to benefit these less powerful Cosmic Beasts immensely.

However, under these circumstances, many Cosmic Beasts were very close to the location of the final battle.

They thought they were far enough away, standing in an absolutely safe position,

but they never expected the Star Devouring Behemoth's Star Devouring Talent to be so overbearing, capable of pulling their bodies,

even from distant places, they could only helplessly fly towards the Star Devouring black hole.

Just as Day Tiger had demonstrated to the Heavensea God-King, even a strength spanning two levels could not escape the control of Star Devouring, let alone an absolute crushing Star Devouring black hole launched with the power of a God-King.

In just a few breaths, countless Cosmic Beasts who had cultivated the Star Refining Art involuntarily flew into the Star Devouring black hole, helplessly crushed by the Star Devouring Behemoth, turning into its energy.

It was with the replenishment of this energy that the Star Devouring Behemoth's head, which had only been half-intact, rapidly recovered. In a short while, it had already restored two-thirds of its original state.

And the offensive of the five God-Kings?

Although still effective against the Star Devouring Behemoth, it was clearly no match for the speed at which the opponent recovered through its Star Devouring Talent.

Fine beads of sweat dripped from Day Tiger's forehead. He never imagined that at such a critical moment, the Muling God-King would cause such a complication.

It was this seemingly insignificant complication that led to this seemingly foolproof encirclement being turned around by the Star Devouring Behemoth, gaining it a glimmer of hope.

"The situation is beyond saving. Let's first kill the Muling God-King to console the spirit of the Heavensea God-King!"

Facing such a desperate situation, Day Tiger knew it was not the time for reckless action. Only with all the God-Kings working together was there a tiny glimmer of hope to eliminate the Star Devouring Behemoth.

The more they tried to stop the Star Devouring Behemoth, the less other God-Kings would realize its danger. Instead, it was better to let other God-Kings see its true colors while it was cornered.

At that time, feeling threatened, they would naturally join him in attacking the Star Devouring Behemoth.

However, before that, there was one more thing to do: kill the insidious, cunning, and shameless Muling God-King to avenge the Heavensea God-King!

Almost the instant Day Tiger's words fell, the Riyue God-King once again unleashed his Riyue God-King divine ability.

However, this time the Riyue God-King's target was not the Star Devouring Behemoth, but the Muling God-King who had been causing trouble nearby.

The moment he felt the confining power brought by the Riyue God-King, the Muling God-King sensed something was wrong and immediately tried to break free from the Riyue God-King's restraint.

However, the Muling God-King never expected that a Time Domain would follow closely, sealing the time in his area and making it impossible for him to make any moves.

The twin ice and fire dragons followed, and the Mechanical God-King's hell was not far behind, instantly forming an encirclement around the Muling God-King.

The Muling God-King was not the Star Devouring Behemoth. Facing the simultaneous attacks of six God-Kings, even having obtained the Heavensea God-King's Life God King Laws, he absolutely had no ability to resist.

Under the encirclement of the six God-Kings, the Muling God-King's body entered a state of rapid annihilation with almost no resistance.

In just a few minutes, he was completely annihilated, leaving only his head.

During this time, he constantly uttered phrases like, "I was wrong," "I shouldn't have done that," "I'll join you in besieging the Star Devouring Behemoth," and so on.

But not a single one of the six God-Kings showed him mercy, because they knew the Muling God-King hadn't truly realized his mistake; he was simply afraid of death, afraid of his own demise.

For such a despicable and shameless individual, if time hadn't been limited, they would never have let him die so painlessly; he should have been properly tormented.

It was precisely at the moment the Muling God-King was completely annihilated that an angry roar resounded through the sky, bellowing:

"What a scheme, what a truly brilliant scheme! Six God-Kings actually ganged up to backstab me at such a critical moment."

"Though I don't know the exact reason, it doesn't matter. This battle, after all, I won. I successfully survived, and now it's time for you to face your deserved end."

"In fact, I should even thank you. If it weren't for your coercion, I wouldn't have made up my mind to directly devour both universes entirely."

"I feel excellent now; an endless power is spreading within my body."

"Perhaps with this power, I can ascend the final step to the supreme path. But before that, let me properly entertain you, who made me resolute."

At this moment, the Star Devouring Behemoth was like a mad demon, its entire body covered in distorted tissues from devouring other Cosmic Beasts, looking extremely terrifying.

However, this strangely abnormal Star Devouring Behemoth was now exuding an extremely terrifying aura, causing all the God-Kings present to involuntarily change their expressions.

Under these circumstances, the Slaughter God-King finally couldn't help but voice everyone's unspoken question, saying:

"Can anyone tell me what exactly is going on?"

"Why did you launch a surprise attack on the Star Devouring Behemoth, and what's with all these Cosmic Beasts constantly being devoured by the Star Devouring Behemoth?"

If the Cosmic Beasts devoured by the Star Devouring Behemoth belonged only to the Origin Universe, the Slaughter God-King might not even bother. After all, he was very clear on the principle of 'better a dead fellow Taoist than a dead poor Taoist.'

But the Star Devouring Behemoth's Star Devouring Talent indiscriminately absorbed surrounding Cosmic Beasts who had cultivated the Star Refining Art. In this situation, Cosmic Beasts from both universes could not escape its devouring.

Especially feeling the Star Devouring Behemoth's body growing stronger with each devoured Cosmic Beast, his heart was filled with even more anxiety, and he had to speak his mind.

Facing the Slaughter God-King's inquiry, Day Tiger knew that now was the time to reveal everything and bring all the God-Kings onto his side. He immediately explained:

"I learned through some channel that the Star Devouring Behemoth is the culprit behind the spread of the Star Refining Art in both universes."

"And he didn't do it out of kindness, but with an extremely terrifying purpose."

"Do you see those Cosmic Beasts being devoured by the Star Devouring Behemoth and becoming its energy?"

"This is the fate of those who cultivate the Star Refining Art: to become food for the Star Devouring Behemoth, utterly unable to resist."

"The Star Devouring Behemoth intends to use this final battle, with us all mutually wounded, to devour all Cosmic Beasts, and in one fell swoop, cross that final realm to become the supreme Eternal Dominator."

"As for whether we will survive or become food for the Star Devouring Behemoth, I believe you already know in your hearts, for no one would ever complain about being too strong."

Day Tiger's explanation, though simple, was precise, causing all the Cosmic Beasts engaged in battle to stop their actions and instantly look at the Star Devouring Behemoth, who was frantically devouring Cosmic Beasts.

If the truth was as Day Tiger said, then they absolutely could not allow the Star Devouring Behemoth, this grave threat, to remain.

No one believed that the Star Devouring Behemoth, after frantically devouring billions upon billions of Cosmic Beasts, would lack the number of God-Kings they represented.

Thinking of this, the Slaughter God-King was the first to step forward and respond: "The Mechanical God-King is right, we must eliminate the Star Devouring Behemoth and stop him from continuing to devour these innocent Cosmic Beasts."

"The Star Devouring Behemoth's actions are utterly heinous and infuriating! As God-Kings who uphold cosmic peace, how can we stand by and do nothing?"

If these words had come from the mouth of another God-King, especially the Heavensea God-King, they might have held some persuasive power. But coming from the Slaughter God-King, a God-King renowned for slaughter, they seemed somewhat laughable.

To hone his Slaughter God-King Laws, the Slaughter God-King killed countless Cosmic Beasts every day.

If he had the same opportunity as the Star Devouring Behemoth, he might also unhesitatingly sacrifice countless Cosmic Beasts to make himself stronger.

However, at least in the objective of killing the Star Devouring Behemoth, he stood with all the Cosmic Beasts, and Day Tiger was too lazy to expose his lie.

No sooner had the Slaughter God-King's words fallen than another God-King stepped forward, expressing support for the Slaughter God-King's words.

From the constantly rising aura emanating from the Star Devouring Behemoth, it was clear that Day Tiger was absolutely not lying. If they allowed the Star Devouring Behemoth to continue developing, they would definitely suffer the consequences.

"Sunburst!"

The Riyue God-King said nothing, directly unleashing his most powerful ultimate move.

The death of the Heavensea God-King had dealt him a considerable blow, and he desperately needed a target to vent his immense anger, and the Star Devouring Behemoth was the perfect live target.

However, it was the same ultimate move, and against the same target, yet this time, the power of Sunburst was negligible, completely failing to block the Star Devouring Behemoth's senses.

It was at this moment that the Star Devouring Behemoth spoke to the God-Kings who had formed an encirclement around it:

"Excellent, excellent. You are all excellent food, suitable as sacrifices for my rebirth."

"I truly admire your courage to seek death, knowing how powerful I am, yet still choosing not to leave."

"But then again, even if you wanted to escape, you couldn't escape my grasp. You'll merely add a little more fun to my hunt."

Facing the encirclement of the God-Kings, the Star Devouring Behemoth was calm and composed. If not for the madness in its eyes, it might even give the other God-Kings a refined impression.

However, it was this seemingly refined Star Devouring Behemoth that uttered the most insane words.

To feed on all God-Kings?

This was a boast that no Cosmic Beast had dared to utter in the billions of years of the two universes' existence.

The Slaughter God-King, as if personally offended, directly launched an attack on the Star Devouring Behemoth.

Not only that, but countless rays of light representing the God King Laws of different God-Kings rapidly pressed down on the Star Devouring Behemoth.

His attitude, which completely disregarded all the God-Kings, had clearly provoked public outrage! (End of Chapter)