Douluo Continent: The Underworld Emperor Halosa Lets Three Fly

Chapter 266 The Final Battle Under the Stars

Gu Yuena's expression froze completely, not because of Halosa's murderous declaration, but because of a clear understanding of the situation deep in her heart and a sense of indescribable frustration.

Earlier, when she had exerted all her strength and the Dragon God Spear was about to pin Harosa to the void, she clearly sensed the resolute, self-destructive energy deep within Harosa's soul—a prelude to the self-destruction of the super artifact!

If those two divine artifacts, especially the bizarre Six Paths of Reincarnation, were to self-destruct at close range, even if she were at the peak of the God King realm, she would have no chance of survival!

Whether Harosa, the monster who controls reincarnation, will take this opportunity to retain a sliver of his true spirit and escape into reincarnation, is something she has no idea.

That moment of deliberation caused a slight pause in her attack, one that she herself was unaware of. And it was this slight pause that gave the arrow that could turn the tide of battle its chance.

Now, Harosa has not only fully recovered from his injuries and returned to his peak condition, but the Samsara Sword in his hand, which combines the power of "Mysterious Shadow" and "Guihua", has an unfathomable aura, faintly surpassing any single super artifact.

On the other hand, the backlash from the self-destruction of the Dragon Pillar, the depletion from her previous reckless attacks, and the stubborn, persistent wound on her waist caused by the Heavenly Saint Rift Halberd have all taken their toll, leaving her no longer at her peak.

The tide has turned, and the situation has reversed. Her face was grim, not only because of the enemy's strength, but also because of that fleeting...

But it may be a chance to win the game forever.

Harosa had absolutely no interest in wasting words, and gave Gu Yuena no chance to catch her breath or adjust.

He took a step forward, and the sword of reincarnation in his hand emitted a clear and melodious sword cry that seemed to sever cause and effect. The inky black and crescent white light were like two intertwined cosmic galaxies, carrying the reincarnation will to judge all things and end everything, and slashed out fiercely!

Swordsmanship is no longer bound by form; each sword strike contains the ultimate truth of the law of reincarnation or the ultimate blackness that devours light, as if it wants to swallow Gu Yuena along with the surrounding space.

It could be the pure white of the moon, intended to dispel the chaotic dragon energy surrounding her; or the swirling black and white vortex of reincarnation, attempting to draw her attacks and divine power into an endless cycle of attrition.

Although Gu Yuena was at a disadvantage, her foundation and pride as a peak Dragon God did not allow her to back down. The Dragon God Spear seemed to come alive in her hands, striking like a dragon, sometimes transforming into the chaotic light that opened up the world, and directly clashing with the Samsara Sword Qi;

At times, it was like a serpent emerging from its hole, searching for the slightest gap in the sword technique to strike at Harosa's vitals; at other times, it drew upon the remaining cosmic elements, transforming them into a barrage of auxiliary attacks to disrupt Harosa's rhythm.

"Clang!" "Bang!" "Boom!"

The explosions of clashing metal, the roar of colliding energy, the strange sounds of laws shattering—countless sounds mingled together, forming a symphony of destruction that not only echoed through the real starry sky but also directly impacted the divine consciousness of the two god-kings!

Every clash between them is an ultimate collision of will, law, power, and skill!

With the profound foundation of a peak God-King, Gu Yuena's offensive was still fierce and domineering even though she was in poor condition. The power of the Chaos Dragon God was like an inexhaustible ocean, crashing against Harosa's defenses wave after wave.

Her marksmanship had reached a state of perfection; each shot contained an understanding of the essence of power, enough to easily tear apart an ordinary mid-level god-king.

However, Harosa, with his unparalleled strength, broke through the barrier of realm! The Samsara Sword in his hand seemed to have a life of its own, always able to deflect Gu Yuena's fatal attacks from the most exquisite and tricky angles.

His laws of reincarnation are even more unpredictable. Sometimes he incorporates a sense of "aging" into his attacks, accelerating the loss of Gu Yuena's divine power; other times he contains the true meaning of "rebirth" in his defenses, subtly channeling some of the attack energy into reincarnation to weaken its power.

He, a mid-level God-King, actually fought to a standstill against a peak God-King who was not in full strength, and even—slightly gained the upper hand!

Among these factors, the vast and boundless Origin of Reincarnation, permeating the entire star field, played a crucial role. For Harosa, this was his home turf!

Every time he expends his divine power, he can quickly replenish it from his surroundings; every time he is injured, the source of reincarnation can accelerate his recovery.

Gu Yuena, however, is like a fish out of water. Every attack and defense she makes consumes her own inherent essence, which is not worth the effort.

With this shift in power, Harosa's offensive became increasingly unhurried, while Gu Yuena felt ever heavier pressure. Her divine power recovery rate was far from keeping up with its consumption.

"This can't go on!" Gu Yuena was anxious. She knew that if she got into a protracted war of attrition, she would eventually be worn down and killed by Harosa!

A fierce glint flashed in her eyes, and she didn't hesitate to activate the core of the Dragon God again, unleashing several earth-shattering attacks in succession!

The spear's light surged instantly, and the chaotic divine light exploded like a supernova, attempting to forcefully break the stalemate and kill Harosa with absolute power.

However, Harosa had already anticipated that she would resort to desperate measures. The Sword of Reincarnation was impregnable, and the phantom of the Six Paths of Reincarnation appeared and disappeared intermittently. Combined with exquisite movement techniques, it could always block, deflect, or lead the fatal burst of attacks into the cycle of reincarnation at the last minute.

Although he was shaken by that terrifying power, his blood churned, blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and even several deep, bone-revealing wounds appeared on his divine body, he ultimately endured it!

The saying goes, "One should strike while the iron is hot, but a second attempt will be less effective, and a third will be exhausting." Gu Yuena's repeated bursts of energy failed to achieve their goal, and her momentum inevitably dissipated. The spirit she had forcibly mustered also began to wane, and fatigue washed over her like a tide. At this moment, she was already in the state of "exhaustion after three attempts."

Harosa, though he had successfully withstood the opponent's outburst, was now breathing heavily and his breath was ragged. He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes grew even sharper.

Gu Yuena's outbursts made him realize more clearly the terrifying foundation of a peak God King. If his Samsara Sword had not been a fusion of the essence of two super artifacts, with resilience and power far exceeding the ordinary; if his understanding of the Samsara Law had not been profound enough and his foundation not so solid, he would probably have been cut down in that storm-like attack.

At this moment, Gu Yuena has re-manifested her enormous dragon god body. Chaotic scales cover her towering, mountain-like dragon body, and her chaotic dragon eyes gaze down at the starry sky, still carrying the transcendence and arrogance inherent in the dragon race.

However, beneath this arrogance lay a profound weariness. Her majestic dragon body was covered with wounds of all sizes, especially the one at her waist inflicted by the Heavenly Saint Rift Halberd, which continued to ooze pale golden dragon god blood.

These fiery divine blood drops fell across the starry sky, each drop containing immense energy. When they struck the void, they caused ripples to spread through the space, as if the space itself could not bear the weight of the impact.

Harosa was also in a bad way. After his five-word battle armor, "Reincarnation Netherworld Abyss," shattered, he lost his most important protection and could only rely on his own divine body to withstand Gu Yuena's attacks.

Although his divine body was strong, it was ultimately inferior to the body of the Dragon God, who specialized in the physical body and was known for his physique.

Fortunately, his divine body was also extraordinary. This body was the result of countless efforts by Yali, repeatedly tempered and nourished with the power of life, fused with many rare and precious materials, and tempered by the power of reincarnation. Its toughness far exceeded that of ordinary god-kings. Otherwise, it would not have been able to survive the self-destruction of the Dragon Ascension Pillar, let alone withstand Gu Yuena's fierce attacks until now.

Even so, under the relentless attacks of the two god-kings, his divine body was covered with cracks, and golden divine blood kept gushing from the wounds, staining his tattered robes in a mess.

The divine blood of the two god-kings, one golden and one pale gold, intertwined and scattered against the dark starry sky, creating an incomparably magnificent yet cruel picture.

The fierce battle temporarily ceased, and the two faced off across the void, both breathing heavily, drawing energy from the void to recover themselves.

The surrounding primordial energy of reincarnation flowed into Harosa's body like loyal subjects, continuously healing his injuries and replenishing his energy. Gu Yuena, on the other hand, could only rely on her own slow recovery, and her injuries worsened far faster than they healed.

Gu Yuena raised her massive dragon head. Though her chaotic dragon eyes betrayed an undeniable weariness, her voice still retained the domineering and majestic aura of a dragon god, echoing through the starry sky: "Harosa, the battle of divine bodies seems to be evenly matched. Both our divine bodies are shattered; continuing the fight would merely be a contest of who will exhaust their life force first. Let us settle this with our divine souls! In this realm of divine souls, I, the Dragon God, have never feared anyone!"

Her words carried a hint of provocation, but even more so, the absolute confidence of a dragon god's soul. Dragon souls are inherently powerful, especially the dragon god's soul, which has endured the trials of creation and is incredibly resilient.

Looking at his own cracked, blood-soaked arm, and then at Gu Yuena's equally battered dragon god body, Harosa couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. The divine body that Yali had painstakingly tempered for him was likely beyond saving today.

But when he spoke, his voice carried the bloodlust of battle and a deeper, seemingly indifferent quality emanating from reincarnation itself: "Shattered is shattered; it's merely a shell. Your dragon god soul—it can serve as nourishment for my reincarnation—"

Excellent nutrients!

His response was calm yet even more domineering, directly regarding Gu Yuena's powerful dragon god soul as resources for her reincarnation and growth!

The final battle of souls is about to begin!