Amidst the brilliant and splendid pillar of light.

The figure standing aloof in emptiness was clad in the formal black military uniform of the Galliot Duchy.

On the sash hung various glistening badges, with a gold-plated military saber at the waist, polished tall boots, and a cloak billowing fiercely in the sea breeze.

Most importantly, a circle of golden cyan spiritual light around his head, resplendent like a solar corona, clearly announced His identity.

"Aiven Galliot!"

The "Mother of Sea Monsters" Echet raised her head, staring in disbelief at the majestic figure descending from the sky, muttering a name.

At this moment, feeling somewhat dreamlike and indeed a bit glaring, she exclaimed internally:

"How did he manage to ascend to Tier 5 so quickly? Demigod or [Truth Embodiment]? Could this guy be the Child of the World? Why?!"

Almost all major figures in the Material World were well aware of Aiven's legendary biography and growth trajectory.

Yet Echet couldn't fathom that starting from his enlistment at the age of 15, it took him less than 20 years to acquire the power that countless Extraordinary beings could only dream of in a lifetime.

He could even stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her.

Just 20 years!

For gods who theoretically have infinite lifespans, 20 years is akin to a brief nap.

This Evil God, who already harbored animosity towards all terrestrial life forms, recalled her own struggle to become a Demigod, and that old adversary with whom he had a good relationship.

Crunch... Crunch...

Her silver teeth ground audibly, an uncontainable envy almost burst forth from her chest.

"There are quite a few old friends here..."

Aiven, who couldn't mind-read to know what Echet was thinking, glanced around at the battlefield where several Ancient Gods and Evil Gods maintained absolute dominance, each having had direct or indirect dealings with Him.

The "Mother of Sea Monsters" Echet needs no further mention; she was the first Evil God Aiven encountered.

In the Sunken Ship Bay of this Mist Sea, he witnessed his sister slay a young Sea Dragon, taking a step into becoming a Great Knight, and rise as the "Jade Light."

Many years ago, in the labyrinth of the "Just Angel" Aihote, Aiven narrowly escaped death and acquired the "Bronze Talisman" of the Feathered Serpent God Kukulkan.

During the alliance's rebellion against the "Ilya Kingdom," Mordician, the "Cold Monarch," projected power to back up the Ghoul crowned demon "Taunting Tunnel Forager" nearly slain by Aiven.

When Liweina was crowned Queen, the "Funeral God" Sinotoglis dispatched a Rat People beloved to summon a Demon God's projection in the sewers.

The "Thousand-Faced Moon" Kohol was besieged by Watt, Kingfisher, and Aiven, eventually being repelled by the [Libra Balance Holy Sword], suffering a significant setback.

If anyone else had encountered even one of these beings, their bones might have decayed eight hundred times over.

Yet every single one of these Evil Gods and Ancient Gods indeed were witnesses to Aiven's growth.

Hmm, what couldn't kill Him made Him stronger.

At this time, despite the sudden changes faced by these Evil Gods, instead of halting, they intensified their actions, as completing the hunt was the foremost priority by any means.

And at this moment.

A sudden scream echoed from within the battlefield.

"Ah——!"

It was the "Thousand-Faced Moon," displaying a hundred-headed giant form, who suddenly exerted force and tore one of the wings off the "Wilderness God," Kathy Morale.

Following this, he placed a heavy [Black Tin] shackle upon Him.

In addition to the divine name "Thousand-Faced Moon,"

Kohol also possessed the titles of "Night Lion" and "Skull Hunter," which complemented the authorities of Kathy Morale, known as the "Master of the Thorny Jungle" and "Cunning Hunter" quite well.

Yet it was precisely for this reason that their combat turned into a savage and brutish struggle akin to wild beasts.

Ultimately, strength prevailed!

"Daring to show up here, I once vowed, the mighty 'Skull Hunter' will take your head!"

The "Thousand-Faced Moon," upon freeing His hands, immediately soared up to pounce towards Aiven bathed in the brilliant pillar of light, evidently not forgetting the grudge from the time of their invasion into the "Mechanical Realm."

As a "crowned demon" turned god, He wasn't adept at using intellect.

Er, for a "Skull Hunter," the utilization of intellect might inherently differ from others.

However.

This ancient Evil God, though largely driven by bestial instincts, was cautious enough to reveal His full [Mythical Form] mid-air.

A vast ocean made of gray slime formed a gigantic celestial body.

In it floated countless human and non-human heads, amidst endless wails, resembling a living hell filled with hatred, pain, chaos, corruption... and other negative forces.

"Hah, the threshold for deities is really lowly, how could such a being even qualify as a god..."

Unhurriedly, Aiven lifted his right hand, a golden-red ripple burst forth from his fingertip, spreading like a rippling wave, in the blink of an eye covering "Thousand-Faced Moon" entirely.

"Ah!"

The next moment, the countless heads on the surface of "Thousand-Faced Moon" emitted a horrific scream, and His main body began to hurriedly retreat.

The vast primordial essence ocean and the countless heads instantly started to swell upon contact with the light ripple, swiftly growing into hideous tumors.

Then they explosively burst in extreme chaos, and wherever pus and foul blood splattered, the process repeated anew.

[Authority: Cancer Curse]

Dealing with such gigantic flesh-and-blood creatures is precisely the direction in which Aiven excels, with his mastery from the "Life Tree School" and the [Crown of Miracles].

The [Cancer Curse] can be said to be a form of artificial loss of control over the body, even ordinary people without any Extraordinary Power cannot escape it.

Beside Aiven, the Storm Giant Spirit, fastest among them, raised its fist, preparing to lunge forward for a follow-up attack.

Swoosh!

The "Cold Monarch" Mordician had already left his opponent, the "Destruction God" Aini, wielding a giant serrated bone-scraping knife, and lunged over in the form of a black giant with unmatched purpose.

Aiven's [Eye of Profound Wisdom] had seen through part of the ancient god's reality.

The Magma Giant Spirit charged into the body, dimming the sun slightly overhead.

Then, it also revealed its own [Mythical Form], with a dragon's head and a deer's body.

Surrounded by a Flame Spiritual Light reaching the temperature of the sun's surface, it formed two pairs of gigantic golden solar wings at the back, which then suddenly merged into a billowing flaming mighty divine blade.

With the power of a nuclear explosion, it slashed down on the "Cold Monarch" with a crash.

[Fruit of Life] + [Crown Flame Sword]

Bang——!!!

It was as if a small sun had descended upon this sea area, vast amounts of sea water were directly evaporated, and a dense white mist enveloped the entire dome.

Then, a super-sized spray of water surged up.

Yet in this clash without any fancy moves, Aiven actually stood dominant, forcibly slicing the "Ghoul King" and sending him flying.

Even for an ancient god who lived through the "Era Catastrophe", he underestimated a newly-promoted Tier 5 warrior, but this achievement was enough to demonstrate the power Aiven now possessed.

At this moment, shifting attention to the hurriedly dodging "Thousand-Faced Moon".

Thump! Thump! Thump!...

Accompanied by an explosive heartbeat, the surface of "Thousand-Faced Moon" continually mutated into disgusting tumors, which then gradually decayed and peeled away.

Revealing below a golden-black heart about the size of a mountain, crisscrossed with blood vessels and bizarre unknown tissues, with a slight persistent red glow.

This was the true core of the evil god Kohol, representing the immortality of its [Divinity] power.

In the recent clash of[Authority], the targeted power turned the countless hunts of the "Thousand-Faced Moon" over many years to naught, thoroughly reducing him to his original form.

Hiss——!

Seeing the outcome decided in a flash of lightning, all the evil gods and ancient gods couldn't help but draw in a cold breath simultaneously.

"This child is terrifying?!"

Even the "Cold Monarch" who had just crawled from the seafloor only kept a dark face, refraining from launching a reckless attack.

The most powerful demon gods naturally seized a chance to catch their breath, standing together for the first time under the pressure of death.

In fact, among the Tier 5s, [Truth Embodiment] is half a level stronger than an ordinary demigod.

By comparison.

[Truth Embodiment] is like founding a thriving subsidiary for the main company (World Consciousness) from scratch and becoming its top administrator.

Whereas [Demigod] is like inheriting ancestral business directly without tempering, bestowed duties by World Consciousness. It's possible to surpass the predecessor, but that probability is truly low.

After exchanging glances on the sea surface, the five evil gods and ancient gods seemed ready to join forces to deal with this uninvited guest initially.

Facing such a stance, Aiven wasn't nervous at all.

In terms of combat power within Tier 5, it's not easy to measure, but for the ability to preserve one's life, Aiven is now vastly emboldened.

Even if a True God avatar descended, Aiven could boast unabashedly, "Heh, let them kill!"

Not even a regular demigod can be completely killed, let alone Aiven with special [Authority], having the entire biosphere as backup?

If it weren't unprecedented and impossible to experiment with.

Aiven would even consider trying to hide within the genetic sequence of the entire ecosystem during an Era Catastrophe to see if he could survive the tribulation.

"Oh? You want to start a war now? I don't mind entertaining you, hehehe..."

Swoosh!

A graceful figure suddenly appeared on the scene.

It was the "Victory Angel" Adraste, sensing the commotion after the [War Shackles] were broken.

Still maintaining that socialite getup with flaming red lips biting a lady's cigarette, shouldering a [Six-Barreled Cannon], luckily unobserved by the faithful, otherwise who knows how many admirers would turn to detractors.

Without hesitation.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Besides the severely wounded and accidentally captured "Wilderness God" Kathy Morale, the "God of Lust" Asmodeus, the "Destruction God" Aini, and the "Necromancer Monarch" Samikina seized this chance to simultaneously break through the void.

Meanwhile, the "God of Deceit" Pyrmont, who had been watching the whole time, suddenly dissipated with the wind.

Evidently, how could a demon god with a "deceit" divine position be easily caught off-guard by someone else?

The initial target locked by [War Shackles] was merely a double, even without Aiven's intervention, he wouldn't have ended up as fish fillet in the evil gods' pot.

On the side of the evil gods, who were doomed if exposed to light, there was no longer any will to fight; casting one last deep look at the two troublesome beings before disappearing with their spoils from the sea's surface.