Chapter 246: Dance of World Destruction, The Third Eye—Open!
Water and fire are incompatible.
Therefore, the violent collision of water and fire also results in a corresponding release of energy.
When the temperature, pressure, and volume of steam reach a certain critical point, if they cannot be effectively released, it is like inflating a balloon to its limit.
Bang!
It simply explodes.
To put it simply, it's what is known as a steam explosion.
But the conditions leading to the explosion here were quite unique.
First, regarding pressure—the force of the water column cascading down from the ruptured void was so immense it could crush the earth's crust. It was as if, above the water column, on the other side of the spatial rift, lay an entire world's worth of water.
Meanwhile, the flames emitted by Shiva were intensely destructive, rapidly vaporizing and evaporating the water. The energy released was compressed back by the world-crushing water pressure descending from above, while simultaneously expanding again due to Shiva's evaporation.
Repeatedly compressed to the extreme, just like in the previous battle where King Arthur compressed the atmosphere to its limit, it unleashed an unimaginable destructive force.
And so, the world let out an exceptionally agonizing scream.
The sound made all who heard it tremble uncontrollably, as if it were the world's final lament, its last cry before death.
At this point, the already crumbling landmass, under the immense water pressure, could no longer withstand the strain. The abyssal hole that had nearly pierced through the world finally gave way, truly penetrating it.
From then on, the world completely split apart, forming four major continents and countless island-like landmasses.
The flood that was originally meant to submerge the entire world, due to the world's fragmentation and tilting, only inundated a portion before cascading toward the world's edge, creating an unimaginably colossal waterfall spectacle.
Moreover, because the space used for this duel possessed self-repair capabilities, the gaping hole was now in the process of being restored.
Once the hole in the sky was filled and restored, with no world-crushing water column descending, all humans and gods anxiously searched the footage for the two figures.
Finally, the camera focused on one figure—a sphere-like mass entangled in numerous chains, currently in the process of unraveling.
Clearly, this King of Heroes had constructed a sanctuary with these chains to protect himself before the explosion.
One of the chains extended outward, its coiled form resembling how it had previously bound someone—undoubtedly Shiva.
Forcibly restraining Shiva, making it difficult for him to move, allowing his destructive flames to violently clash with the world-crushing water, triggering a terrifying energy outburst.
But now, the figure was gone, which meant—
"No, how is this possible?"
"Lord Shiva must be fine."
"How could he lose?"
"That guy is the embodiment of destruction—what kind of destruction could possibly destroy him?"
Among the Hindu pantheon, many gods muttered in disbelief.
"Speak with certainty—that guy is still alive!!!"
One god suddenly shouted—it was Shiva's close friend.
Why was he so certain? Because he could sense that he was still alive.
Moreover, the Akashic System showed no indication that his life had ended.
Suddenly, he sensed something, and his expression changed drastically.
"Could it be—!"
"Did Shiva use that?"
Brahma and Vishnu also sensed something, their faces showing unprecedented tension.
"Heimdall, quickly move this arena out of this space!"
"Transfer it immediately, transfer everything away, don't stay in this space!"
The two immediately issued warnings to the host, Heimdall.
"Huh?"
Heimdall was stunned for a moment before several other chief gods also sent urgent notifications.
What was going on? Why did they want the entire arena transferred out?
Were they afraid the attack would affect the arena as well?
After all, the entire arena was actually in a state of crossing through time, so it should be fine.
Unless this space was destroyed, otherwise—
Wait, the destruction of space?
Recalling a rumor about Shiva in Hindu mythology, Heimdall's face instantly turned pale.
"Alright, r-right away!"
He immediately began transferring everything out.
"Wh-what's happening?"
"Why is the arena glowing?"
"What were those two Indian chief gods shouting about transferring for?"
Many gods and humans were confused.
"Sister Brunhilde, wh-what's going on?"
Göll wanted to ask her sister, only to find her sister's face pale as she answered a call—was it Heimdall contacting her?
Then, her sister immediately began issuing some commands to the Akashic sub-terminal.
So, what exactly was happening?
Suddenly, Göll felt an inexplicable panic, a strong unease rapidly growing within her, as if something major was about to happen.
What was really going on?
Huh? A patch of sea on a shattered land in the image suddenly turned crimson.
In the next instant, a pillar of fire reaching the heavens and a dense white mist covering the entire area erupted.
The white mist quickly evaporated under the intense heat generated by the flames, soon revealing a figure dancing within the haze.
As he danced, it seemed as though the very rules of the world were resonating with his rhythm.
Then, in the span of a single breath, a scene akin to the apocalypse took shape, reminiscent of the spectacle when Shiva first appeared.
No, this time it looked even worse.
All humans and gods felt the aura of destruction permeating heaven and earth, rushing into every corner of this world and this space.
It was as if this world, including this space, was about to face true destruction.
"Th-they say—!"
"Hey, Heimdall, hurry up!!!"
Gods who realized what was happening also began to panic.
Rumor had it that when the time came, Shiva would perform the dance that destroys the world.
This time, it seemed to be the real dance, not a mere threat!
If it were just about destroying the already shattered land, that would be one thing, but now it appeared the entire space was going to be annihilated—of course, they had to escape.
It's here!
At this moment, all humans and gods sensed something descending!
In the footage, Shiva's figure became clear.
At this moment, his dance steps also ceased.
At this moment, the third eye located on his forehead truly opened!!!