Southern Continent.

Not far from the location where the Secret Realm descended, in the "Mist Sea," a series of formidable figures gazed through the mist at that vast Secret Realm, resembling the cosmic void.

Executing the "Hunting Plan," the "Mother of Sea Monsters" Echet, "Just Angel" Aihote, "Cold Monarch" Mordician... everyone's eyes flickered with chilling lights.

Even though earlier, a horde of monsters rampaged across the lands theoretically governed by them, reaping their hard-sown crops with abandon, these Evil Gods and Ancient Gods showed no emotion.

This was because these Evil Gods and Ancient Gods, setting their nets in expectation, came specifically for those dozens of Demon Gods who finally showed their tails; whether human flesh or "Spiritual Origin" was merely bait.

Their full force was already prepared.

If the "Spiritual Origin" appeared in the north, the hunting ground would be the "Summers Trench" of the "Mother of Sea Monsters." If it appeared in the south, the hunting ground would be the "Mist Sea."

If we don't want to die, we can only let others die!

This also explains why these fellows belonging to the evil camp did not collude together.

Who made these rootless wanderers, crossing realms, have no background at all?

Leading the hunting party at the forefront was clearly the "Mother of Sea Monsters" Echet.

In the Black Sea, this Goddess has a tremendous power boost, her image as a refined girl wearing a crown, wielding a long halberd, and adorned in a wave long skirt.

Amidst the Evil Gods waiting for their prey to enter the net, Echet glanced inadvertently into the depths of the "Mist Sea."

She asked the "Just Angel" Aihote next to her, dressed in a gentleman's suit and wearing gold-framed glasses, resembling a great lawyer:

"Can't His Highness Loygor freely leave the 'Mist Sea' yet? It's a pity that 'Chaos Worm' and 'Master of the Mist Sea,' the two most powerful beings among the Ancient Gods, cannot act freely.

If we could get those two's help, our plan's progress should be much faster than now."

Aihote's excessively pale brow furrowed slightly; even when allies with a common goal asked, he clearly didn't wish to discuss the topic further, responding perfunctorily:

"Hmm, just a little longer, soon."

Behind them, in that deep seabed, in a magnificent yet grotesquely twisted palace, filled with muddy bubbles gurgling.

A towering Demon God, wearing a high crown with eight tentacles, sat on a throne built of huge stones, seemingly dreaming or waking, holding a long flute and playing discordant, cacophonous notes—this is "Master of the Mist Sea," "Eight-Tentacled Demon God" Loygor.

Even as Ancient Gods gradually came to the forefront, he remained the most mysterious among them; not even his formal divine name is known, let alone the powers he possesses.

The outside world only knows that this chaotic Ancient God wakes once a year, causing widespread monster uprisings in the "Mist Sea," with "Sunken Ship Bay," once the gathering place for various Sea Demons and Pirates, bearing the brunt.

When twisted monsters are slain, the power granted by Loygor, along with their pure soul essence, are returned.

While filtering out elite monsters, this also allows Loygor to complete a cycle and purification of his power.

But this activity, ongoing for years, still hasn't truly integrated him into this world, seemingly distant and unreachable now that piracy has completely declined.

Loygor, not being asleep, naturally heard their conversation, casually continuing to play the flute in his hand.

"With the Spirit Realm Lord collaborating with 'God of Black Wings,' the power consumed by 'Source of Nightmare' has reached the threshold, entirely becoming part of the Spirit Realm and Dream Realm.

Once I merge the powers of [Dream Realm] and [Water], I can restore my original power.

And right now, what's most urgent is to find a Magical Transcendent from the 'Dream Realm' to serve as the captain of the [Deceitful Dream] (Chapter 742), helping me re-command this mighty force."

Originally.

In the sorcerers' speculation, "Source of Nightmare," "Dream Eater," "Mist Octopus," as a natural phenomenon in the Dream Realm without a conscious main governor, was probably a residue of an Ancient God's power (Chapter 389).

Unexpectedly, the so-called residue of Ancient God isn't one, but two!

'Source of Nightmare' Hypnos and 'Master of the Mist Sea' Loygor inherited powers from a True God of the Fourth Era, [Dream Realm] and [Water] respectively.

The boat [Deceitful Dream], half sailing on the sea surface, half sailing through biological dreams, is key to the combination of their powers.

"However, the most suitable candidate has been targeted. When the time comes, aside from the six-wing embodiment descending from the True God... gurgle gurgle..."

...

BOOM——!!!

An erupting column of fire transformed into a menacing giant serpent exhaling red mist, fiercely coiled around a mountainous Taurus, suddenly exerting force to explosively crush it.

For Demon Gods, cautiously hunting in the Material World, lurking and revealing themselves, indeed fits their persona cultivated over millennia.

But in the Lower Realm, each of them were top figures in the extraordinary ecosystem, certainly some Demon Gods are inherently cautious and prudent, yet there would also be no lack of reckless fighters who know only "kill kill kill," "eat eat eat."

After being repressed in the Material World for so long, for this last "feast" delivered to their mouths, they gradually began to let themselves go.

"Ahahaha... the Spiritual Origin is mine, the throne of 'Supreme Four Pillars' should have changed hands long ago!"

Sensing the Spiritual Origin, comparable to "Gem Level," spilling from the body of Taurus after its defeat, "Destruction God" Aini burst into mad laughter.

This Secret Realm is tailor-made for the likes of him, a violent maniac.

On the other side.

The "God of Deceit" Pyrmont, riding on a golden camel among the [Supreme Four Pillars], had invisible threads in his hands connecting to a silver Centaur [Sagittarius], causing it and a massive purple scorpion [Scorpio] to perish together.

This demon god with "Scientific Authority" presided over numerous research projects in the Golden Palm Federation, gaining considerable [World's Favor] through the "Weakening Compensation" trend, significantly strengthening his power over five years.

The "God of Lust" Asmodeus, wearing a majestic Crown, donned only a thin, translucent black gauze dress, revealing her alluring body that drove people crazy.

A blend of solemnity and desecration, making one's blood boil, unsure whether they're in heaven or hell.

She extended a delicate finger, lightly touching her rosy lips and softly said to a giant bear [Ursa Major]: "Would you die for me, please?"

Poof!

The giant bear's paw unhesitatingly dug out a pulsating gemstone heart, which Asmodeus lightly inhaled, transforming it into a stream of light that merged into her perfect body.

She glanced at the few Tier 3 Totem Gods that accidentally intruded here, causing them to immediately become dazed, with their bodies swiftly withering as their vitality vanished.

On the side of the High-Rank Totem Gods.

Initially, "Immortal Rock" Luo Gandar, "Lady Moth" Mercy, and "Rain God" Chuck each had victories, even the nonchalant "Lady Crow" Ye He'er gained some benefits.

However, as time passed, the remaining "Constellation Spirits" became increasingly powerful, turning these landlords who ought to exclusively enjoy the "Spiritual Origin" into outsiders.

Being able to barely protect themselves was already an achievement.

This Secret Realm's rules were quite humane. Whenever one couldn't endure it, they could exit with just a thought.

Unless bewildered by an existence like Asmodeus, there was no need to worry about dying here for nothing.

Besides.

At the level of [Divine Creatures], defeating opponents was not difficult, but killing them one-on-one swiftly was incredibly challenging.

Just like previously when Aiven, Kingfisher, and Adraste teamed up, sending the "Desire Demon God" Sidi back to the Lower Realm.

In the Secret Realm, Totem Gods, ghosts, demons... were eliminated one after another, but those directly losing their lives were relatively few.

After the chaotic battle lasted a full day, fewer than ten remained, with each one considerably empowered through hunting "Constellation Spirits."

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!...

Countless dazzling "Light Fangs" streaked across the starry sky, carrying fiery high temperatures.

They resembled guided missiles, drawing perfect arcs, evading celestial bodies that moved according to established rules, and fiercely lunging towards a super battleship [Carina] a thousand meters long.

The ship's side unscientifically unleashed hundreds of cannons to concentrate fire, only to be easily dodged by [Thunder Punishment Light Fang], crashing heavily onto [Carina].

Tearing it into pieces effortlessly.

This was the fifth "Constellation Spirit" Aiven captured, though the "Gem Level" Spiritual Origin couldn't enhance his power limit; it continued to solidify his foundation.

As the last "Constellation Spirit" perished.

Clang! Clang! Clang!...

The grand bell rang again.

The "Spiritual Origin" that overflowed from the New Continent before only had four levels: Cloud Mass, Gemstone, Fruit, Light Qi.

Yet now, a splendid sun slowly descended into the cosmic starry sky, and the seemingly vast Secret Realm began rapidly collapsing, driving everyone toward the center.

An information settled in everyone's mind: "The Last One Remains the King!"

Witnessing the apparently unreachable "Spiritual Sun," without any hesitation.

Boom!

The "God of Deceit" Pyrmont, "God of Lust" Asmodeus, "Necromancer Monarch" Samikina, "Wilderness God" Kathy Morale, "Destruction God" Aini...

Simultaneously gritted their teeth and went all out.

Overextending their powers, showcasing their [Mythical Form] as former demigods, whether gloomy, seductive, or icy... mortals would immediately lose control or deteriorate with just a glance.

High-Rank Totem Gods wore bitter faces; they could fight "Constellation Spirits," but were powerless against these gods possessing divinity.

"Let's see who can outdo me?"

Seeing the [Mythical Form], seemingly countless heavenly maidens dancing naked approach him, Aiven calmly retrieved the "Bronze Talisman" obtained from the Feathered Serpent God Kukulkan, abruptly exerting power.

Accompanied by the hiss of a serpent, the "Bronze Talisman," essentially a [Life Divine Position], was directly crushed by Aiven, and a vast green divine light instantly enveloped his body.

Rumble... Rumble...

Aiven's entire body rapidly expanded, instantly maturing into a "Life Tree" that stretched across the sky. His upper body continued transforming, morphing into a colossal divine statue with a thousand arms that covered the heavens.

"Witness the power of my village force [True Thousand Hands: Top Transformation Buddha]!"