Chapter 1540: Battle for Apotheosis (II)
Zhong Siyu chose to be on the same level as Yang Haoran, one on the God Ascension Platform and one outside the God Ascension Platform. The primary purpose of this choice was to better protect Yang Haoran and prevent anyone from stopping him from reaching the summit.
If she were to also join the fray at this moment, then if any stragglers attacked Yang Haoran, his ascent would be interrupted, forcing him to free his hands to deal with the incoming assault, thus delaying his progress. Therefore, she could only forcibly suppress her eager impulses and focus solely on guarding Yang Haoran.
Moreover, if an unexpected situation arose, Yang Haoran would still need to perform Soul Fusion with her. The current distance between her and Yang Haoran allowed for immediate Soul Fusion. If they were too far apart, beyond the range for Soul Fusion, then at a critical moment, she would be utterly unable to perform Soul Fusion with Yang Haoran, and Yang Haoran would also be unable to exert his maximum strength.
However, Zhong Siyu did not dare to get too close to Yang Haoran, or more accurately, too close to the God Ascension Platform. Because getting too close would place her within the God Ascension Platform's sphere of influence. Regardless of whether one had stepped onto the steps of the God Ascension Platform, as long as one entered its sphere of influence, it would be considered stepping onto the God Ascension Platform.
Therefore, not only did Zhong Siyu maintain a certain distance from the God Ascension Platform's sphere of influence, but the Five Emperors of the Yin Division at this moment, as well as the Talisman Masters preventing the Five Emperors of the Yin Division, also maintained a safe distance from the God Ascension Platform.
On the God Ascension Platform, Yang Haoran was no longer merely sweating from his forehead; he was drenched in sweat, and his breathing was much more rapid than before. This was because with each step he took up the stairs, the pressure on his body significantly increased, making every step an arduous task.
This situation was not due to his own insufficient strength, but rather to the insufficient Power of Faith adorning him. If he had enough Power of Faith, then ascending the God Ascension Platform would merely consume some physical stamina, and he would certainly not feel such immense pressure.
However, Yang Haoran could not be blamed for this. He had worked hard enough over the years. Although the Power of Faith he had collected was still not enough to completely withstand the pressure released by the God Ascension Platform, he at least had the qualifications to step onto it. And from the current situation, if not for external interference, ascending the God Ascension Platform was not impossible.
Yang Haoran naturally noticed the appearance of the Talisman Order and the Yin Division. He also sensed their ongoing battle, but he did not stop because of it. Instead, he directly ignored everyone and concentrated on continuing his ascent.
A short while later, the Spirit Master False God arrived with the top experts of the Spirit Masters, and the Demon Hunter Guild President also arrived with their top Demon Hunters. After both parties appeared, their first gaze fell upon the God Ascension Platform and Yang Haoran, who was diligently ascending it.
The Spirit Master False God and the Demon Hunter Guild President did not immediately look at the battle between the Death God and the Talisman Ancestor. Instead, their gaze was directed towards the God Ascension Platform and Yang Haoran on it because they cared more about the God Ascension Platform, or rather, more about the God Position and the matter of becoming a True God.
The Demon Hunter Guild was an ally of the Yin Division, and the Spirit Masters were an ally of the Great Night Empire. The two forces belonged to opposing factions. Although their differing allegiances were due to immense vested interests, their hostility was a fact. Therefore, when the experts from both sides arrived, there were no polite greetings; they immediately engaged in battle without a single superfluous word.
As the battle between the two sides unfolded, their respective leaders did not participate. Instead, one after another, they rushed towards the God Ascension Platform!
The Demon Hunter Guild President was the first to appear below the God Ascension Platform. Without any hesitation, he directly stepped onto the God Ascension Platform and then moved forward swiftly.
The Spirit Master False God also arrived at the base of the God Ascension Platform. He saw that the Demon Hunter Guild President had stepped onto the God Ascension Platform without a hint of hesitation and was quickly advancing. He hesitated slightly, then also stepped onto the God Ascension Platform and similarly moved forward swiftly.
Both dared to step onto the God Ascension Platform, and their physical bodies could temporarily withstand the immense pressure released by the God Ascension Platform, because both their bodies were bolstered by the Power of Faith.
If not for this, let alone advancing swiftly, they would have exploded the moment they stepped onto the God Ascension Platform.
Zhong Siyu, observing all of this from above, felt an urge to intervene, but she forcibly suppressed it. She knew that her primary task at present was to protect Yang Haoran and prevent others from attacking him. Although the Demon Hunter Guild President and the Spirit Master False God had stepped onto the God Ascension Platform, they were still a long distance from Yang Haoran, and neither of them was currently attacking him. Therefore, she successfully restrained herself from acting, deciding to conserve her strength and wait to see how things unfolded.
Yang Haoran, who was struggling with each step, although he didn't have eyes in the back of his head, knew that both the Spirit Master False God and the Demon Hunter Guild President had successively stepped onto the God Ascension Platform based on the power fluctuations emanating from them. His brows furrowed slightly, and his expression turned somewhat grim.
It was common knowledge that the Demon Hunter Guild President desired to become a True God, and Yang Haoran was no exception, so he was not at all surprised that the Demon Hunter Guild President immediately stepped onto the God Ascension Platform.
It was also common knowledge that the Spirit Master False God desired to become a True God, and Yang Haoran was well aware of this. However, the Spirit Master False God was different from the Demon Hunter Guild President. The Spirit Masters were allies of the Great Night Empire, while the Demon Hunter Guild was an opposing force to the Great Night Empire. The Spirit Master False God had even signed an agreement with Yang Haoran. Now, with the Spirit Master False God so eager to step onto the God Ascension Platform, Yang Haoran, who also wished to become a True God, certainly wouldn't be pleased. This was because the Spirit Master False God was vying with him for the God Position, and this action violated their agreement. How could Yang Haoran possibly be happy about it?
Precisely because of this, Yang Haoran's expression at this moment became grim. There was some influence from the Demon Hunter Guild President, but it was primarily due to the Spirit Master False God's actions.
Yang Haoran's change in expression was, of course, unseen by the Spirit Master False God. However, the Spirit Master False God also knew that his current actions were somewhat inappropriate and could potentially displease Yang Haoran. The Spirit Masters and the Great Night Empire were allies; if their relationship broke down now, it would benefit no one and have significant repercussions. Therefore, he immediately spoke to explain.
"Brother Yang, I'm stepping onto the God Ascension Platform primarily to stop this fellow from the Demon Hunter Guild. Please don't misunderstand me. You and I have a forbidden art contract; I wouldn't possibly violate it. You must believe me!"
To prove the truth of his words, the Spirit Master False God simultaneously launched an attack on the Demon Hunter Guild President above. The Demon Hunter Guild President's forward momentum was consequently affected to some extent, as he had to free his hands to deal with the Spirit Master False God's attack from behind.
The Spirit Master False God's words and actions slightly improved Yang Haoran's expression. What he worried about most was the Spirit Master False God not honoring his promise, which would make his ascent even more difficult. Since the Spirit Master False God still remembered their forbidden art contract, he should not do anything that would violate the agreement.
However, Yang Haoran would not be naive enough to completely trust the Spirit Master False God based on a mere verbal explanation. He still needed to maintain his guard, lest he suffer a great loss and regret it when it was too late!
In truth, the Spirit Master False God's words at this moment were indeed sincere and not meant to deceive Yang Haoran. However, there was a personal motive at play, as "no profit, no early start. " He used stopping the Demon Hunter Guild President as an excuse to step onto the God Ascension Platform and ascend towards its peak. If Yang Haoran failed to contend for the God Position, he could immediately take over, becoming the new contender for the God Position, without having to hastily start from the first step, thus saving a significant amount of time.
With the Spirit Master False God's interference, the Demon Hunter Guild President's speed immediately slowed down. This left the Demon Hunter Guild President both furious and anxious. He desperately wished someone could help him deal with the Spirit Master False God!
"Damn it! Why aren't the others here yet? !"
The Demon Hunter Guild President roared in his heart. The "others" he referred to, of course, were those from his own faction, especially the Demon Hunters under his command. As soon as his subordinate Demon Hunters arrived, he could immediately deploy experts to contain the Spirit Master False God. Only then could he fully concentrate on the God Ascension Platform!
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