Crackle, crackle! Under the protection of the Celestial Order's leader, numerous members survived, watching the expanding lightning power. The surrounding void was filled with lightning, some even entering unknown spaces.
Eternity, who had been watching the scene from afar, decided not to help the Celestial Order after learning they had provoked Wang Yang and intended to destroy Earth. Despite leaving, he didn't go far. He was curious to see Wang Yang's current power and couldn't pass up the chance.
When the leader of the Celestial Order appeared, Eternity became even more intrigued, anticipating an exciting showdown. However, just as he thought Wang Yang couldn't handle the leader, a terrifying wave of destructive lightning spread out. As the lightning's force approached, Eternity found himself unexpectedly targeted.
Despite the lightning's destructive and annihilating power, even Eternity had to dodge. Yet the lightning's speed was unmatched, and it seemed locked onto him. It struck Eternity directly.
Crackle, crackle! A scream echoed from Eternity as the lightning struck. Though he was an energy being, and the destructive force didn't cause physical harm, the pain was excruciating and unbearable. It took a while for Eternity to dispel the residual power, leaving him visibly shaken.
Eternity felt a bitter aftertaste. He had only come to watch, not to interfere, and now he found himself targeted. Thankful that no one had witnessed his plight, he withdrew further from the scene, deciding it was wiser not to get involved.
Suddenly, Eternity sensed a powerful presence. "Death?" he muttered, frowning in a particular direction.
The Goddess of Death rarely awakened, yet she was here. She must have sensed something significant. Death loved collecting the souls of the powerful. She became interested when sensing a potent death aura, indicating a solid being's demise. Sensing its origin in a small universe, she decided to investigate, driven by her desire to add another powerful soul to her collection.
As Death entered the universe, she felt Eternity's presence. Like the other five great cosmic entities, their relationship was complex—neither friend nor foe. They avoided direct conflict unless necessary.
Determined to understand what had drawn Eternity, Death's powerful will expanded, quickly locating the source of the disturbance. "Found it. Such immense power! Even in the multiverse, there aren't many like this!" she exclaimed, thrilled by the destructive aura.
The universe might have been obliterated if it had not been for the spatial barrier containing the destruction. For Death, this meant numerous souls to collect, which excited her. Eager to claim her prize, she moved swiftly.
Meanwhile, Eternity, having sensed Death, hurriedly began collecting the souls of the deceased Celestial Order members. Though he hadn't helped them, he wouldn't let Death claim them. Upon hearing Death's arrival, Eternity felt a headache forming.
He had hoped to leave before she noticed him, but now it seemed too late. "These souls, I cannot give you," he said, shaking his head.
"Strong souls are mine to claim!" Death's aura intensified.
"I cannot allow it," Eternity insisted. Death's determination was unshaken, her aura of death growing stronger.
"Use too much power, and you'll bring trouble upon yourself," Eternity warned, feeling cornered.
"Are you threatening me?" Death's anger flared. She unleashed an even stronger wave of death energy towards Eternity. Suddenly, a golden lightning bolt flashed through the air, drawn to Death's aura.
Crackle, crackle! The lightning engulfed Death, causing her intense pain and paralysis. After struggling to dispel the lightning, she realized with shock that it hadn't been Eternity who struck her. It had to be the human mage.
Resolute to find the source, she moved through space, only to see the transparent figure of the Celestial Order's leader facing a human mage. "A mere human mage dares to look at me?" she hissed, unleashing her death aura.
Usually, such a powerful aura would ensure an easy victory. Yet this time, the human mage merely waved his hand, summoning a powerful bolt of lightning that dispersed her aura like melting snow. A golden lightning bolt appeared before her.
Recalling the earlier lightning, Death realized it wasn't Eternity but this human. Could the upheaval in the universe be his doing? Everything fell into place, and she trembled at the realization.
Was this human mage the one who had slain the powerful beings? When did a human become this powerful? Death felt a sudden wariness.