Although spatial turbulence bore the words "time and space," in reality, the power of time it contained was perhaps less than a twentieth of the whole.
Therefore, the true core power of the spatial turbulence was not the power of time and space, but rather a purity beyond compare—the power of space, compressed for who knows how many years, terrifying to the extreme.
The power of time?
It was more like a mere bonus.
"...Once the God Realm becomes unstable, it is highly likely that we will be swept into the spatial turbulence. Wanting to come back? That wouldn't be a simple matter. This is why I originally set up the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky rather than some other grand formation. Apart from some of the reasons explained earlier, the secondary purpose was to use the planes governed by the God Realm as anchor points to hook onto our God Realm."
So that was it!
Hearing this, the uninformed God Kings immediately understood in their hearts.
Compared to the offense and defense of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky, this "bonus" was indeed quite good, and in this instance, its role was tremendously significant!
"Then issue the order!"
"Alright!" ×8
After the decision was made, the God Realm Committee's order immediately spread throughout the entire God Realm. After all, it concerned life and safety, so it didn't take long for all the gods and living beings of the God Realm to gather at the God Realm Committee, under the protection of the God Realm's core.
This scene was just like what had happened during the God Realm's fusion.
And as the gods gradually gathered at the God Realm Committee, the originally empty dome above suddenly lit up with specks of starlight, densely packed like a starry array. The same was true for the God Realm's earth, all originating from the planes governed by the God Realm.
When the stars on the dome and the earth corresponded one by one...
In the next instant, a brief scene of paused time and space appeared across the entire God Realm. Only a very small number of gods could see that the starlight in the sky and the starlight on the ground gradually merged together, and countless starlight-threaded silk lines either draped down or rose into the air...
Immediately after, "Boom—"
Right at this instant, these speckled silk threads began to combine with the entire God Realm. A massive energy thoroughly erupted from within the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky.
Also in an instant, the God Realm's barrier was rapidly dyed into thousands of different colors by the sky-full of starlight.
And these colors were all the origin powers of the planes governed by the God Realm; it could be said that every strand of starlight corresponded to them. After the power of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky thoroughly erupted, it expanded outward at an astonishing speed, absorbing beneficial energy from the universe.
But immediately after, a silk thread connecting the earth and the dome suddenly swelled, transforming into a pillar of light that pierced the heavens and the earth, standing out eye-catchingly among the thousands of threads. And the plane represented by this pillar of light was none other than the promoted Douluo Plane.
With the pillar of light representing the Douluo Plane as the core, thirty-six somewhat inferior pillars of light rose up next. And what these planes represented were existences second only to the Douluo Plane.
Such as the Five Elements Plane, the Radiant Light Plane, the Heavenly Jewel Plane...
As the light on the pillars and threads grew stronger and stronger, the large pillar representing the Douluo Plane also released an incomparably powerful nine-colored radiance. It suddenly rose into the air, becoming the central heavenly pillar connecting heaven and earth, pulling cosmic energy to constantly approach the interior of the God Realm, contracting towards the God Realm. This caused the starlight on the God Realm's barrier to become increasingly dense, an undoubted sign that the entire God Realm's barrier was thickening and hardening.
For a time, massive energy constantly stacked.
Even if one were to look at the God Realm from the universe, they would find that the entire God Realm had now merged into the universe in the posture of a starry sky.
"It succeeded." Looking at the God Realm, which seemed to be completely enveloped by the starry cosmos, Chen Junting immediately revealed a satisfied smile. "Next, it depends on whether it can withstand the scouring of the spatial turbulence."
The spatial turbulence wanted to sweep away the God Realm?
Fine!
It would first have to break through the outpost of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky.
However, despite these words, every single God King was standing by in strict formation.
Hum, hum, hum—
The humming continued to appear as the spatial turbulence drew closer and closer.
Looking at the light screen again at this point, one could discover that it was entirely a massive gray cloud cluster, itself constantly spinning at high speed. In the core of the cloud cluster, gray light could faintly be seen constantly flashing. Moreover, the diameter of this clump of spatial turbulence exceeded a full hundred kilometers, incredibly massive, so the energy contained within it was unprecedentedly terrifying.
As it flew towards the God Realm, one could even faintly see that in its path, even sparkling stars would dim a few shades. It was as if the universe had specifically carved out a path of annihilation for it, from which all stars retreated.
On the outer perimeter of the spatial turbulence were strips of gray cloud belts. These cloud belts were also spiraling, but they themselves were like whips, soundless yet terrifying.
The formation activated very quickly. In the sky, the starlight gradually dimmed, no longer so dazzling, looking just like the true starry sky in other regions. Conversely, the energy radiating from the entire God Realm had already reached its peak.
This undoubtedly stabilized the gods who had learned of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky's power from the God Kings' mouths and witnessed it with their own eyes.
Finally, the first tendril from the spatial turbulence arrived!
The gray cloud belt landed lightly on the surface of the God Realm's barrier.
Instantly, the entire God Realm trembled, but it was difficult for it to affect everything inside the God Realm. Moreover, under the operation and protection of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky, the cloud belt quickly collapsed, dissipating into nothingness. This also caused the forward flight speed of the spatial turbulence to noticeably weaken due to the collision with the God Realm.
However, the spatial turbulence's attacks didn't stop there. Following the first cloud belt was the second. The Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky fiercely counterattacked, easily dissolving this second attack. But the God Realm's trembling also appeared internally; although it was only a slight shaking, it was still noticed by sharp-eyed gods. Yet, this result made the group of God Kings incredibly optimistic.
Until, as time passed, the power of the spatial turbulence gradually increased, and the power of the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky gradually weakened. The sky-full of starlight could no longer be seen on the dome, leaving only spots of light.
It was also at this moment that the "main force" of the spatial turbulence arrived!
It was also at this moment that the connection between the God Realm and the mortal realm was completely severed. From this moment on, the living beings of subordinate planes could sense the God Realm, but no matter what, they could not contact it.
At the same time, the God Realm's light screen was also completely cut off.
The universe disappeared, leaving only a patch of silver light and boundless chaos.
Under the scouring of the spatial turbulence, the God Realm's turmoil gradually intensified. From the initial violent trembling of the ground, to cracks appearing on the earth, forming trenches and abysses. And then...
The Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky lost its luster, and the silver radiance of the spatial turbulence enveloped the sky. The entire interior of the God Realm had already turned completely upside down, and for a time, various phantoms overlapped.
"The power of the spatial turbulence has completely penetrated the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky and begun to affect the interior of the God Realm. Activate the second layer of defense!"
Facing this scene, Chen Junting ordered with his expression unchanged.
They had long anticipated this situation and had contingency plans.
Thus, in less than a second, a golden light shot out from the top of the God Realm Committee, transforming into a massive light barrier that enveloped all the gods who had gathered centered around the God Realm Committee.
Within the range of this golden light barrier, the terrifying power of the spatial turbulence, which seemed capable of distorting time and space, was completely blocked. The faint light barrier at this moment was like an indestructible shield, perfectly resisting all the scouring.
Boom—
In an instant, the humming turned into a roar.
Outside the light barrier formed by the God Realm Committee, as the God Realm trembled violently, the earth began to crack, peaks began to disintegrate, and lake water and seawater overflowed. The entire God Realm was in violent turmoil.
But as soon as this situation arose, the thousands of silk threads connecting the dome and the earth, along with the thirty-six pillars of light and one large pillar of light, bloomed with rings of light, some strong and some weak. And amidst the blooming of these rings of light, the entire God Realm couldn't help but tremble slightly.
However, this trembling only lasted for a short time. The energy from the rings of light slowly seeped into the God Realm's earth, and the humming and shaking of the entire God Realm stabilized along with it. This scene was as if the earth's veins connected beneath the heavenly pillar had never severed.
As time progressed, the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky grew dimmer and dimmer. But similarly, the cloud belts were constantly being worn away by the formation's power. Gradually, the outermost layer of the spatial turbulence's power had begun to disintegrate, and its volume had also begun to shrink. The God Realm remained steadfast under its impact.
Faced with this result, the other gods breathed a sigh of relief. But the expressions of Chen Junting and the other nine God Kings suddenly turned serious compared to just a moment ago, as if what had just happened was merely an appetizer.
And indeed, that was exactly the case.
Whoosh—
A brilliant golden light shot out from the top tower of the God Realm Committee at this moment, fiercely shooting into the air and illuminating the entire God Realm. The golden God Realm barrier and the scenes outside were also clearly presented before every god at this moment.
Rumble, rumble!
At this moment, the God Realm shook violently.
"Everyone, the main event is here!"
With a solemn expression, Chen Junting turned his head to look at the God Realm's core screen, shocked to see that the outer layer of the massive spatial turbulence in the space outside the God Realm had finally completely peeled away, revealing the core scene.
And that was an incomparably dazzling silver light!
"Attack!"
A loud shout echoed through the God Realm Committee!
Whether the God Realm would be swept away by the spatial turbulence and enter a wandering state would depend on this final stage.
Without any hesitation, without holding anything back.
Eighteen palms pressed against the God Realm's core, and at the same time, they pushed all their divine power to the absolute limit.
Instantly, the Grand Formation of the Cosmic Starry Sky thoroughly shone!
At this moment, the light of the entire God Realm was like that of a star!
Boom—
Amidst this violent roar, in the next instant, the silver light suddenly blazed, and the entire God Realm completely turned into a silver world. In the vast and boundless universe, that suddenly lit silver light could be clearly seen by the entire star domain. What the various planes couldn't see was that the powerful silver light was like a monster's giant mouth, slowly swallowing the God Realm.
"It's a Grand Spatial Shift!"
With a furious shout, the God of Destruction's blood-red eyes had already widened to the size of copper bells, and he had exhausted his full strength all over his body.
Under the silver storm, the entire God Realm felt as if it were about to be completely uprooted. But after a long time, the Douluo God Realm still teetered within the spatial turbulence, but it hadn't shifted a single fraction.
At this moment, if one were to watch from the universe, they would discover that the vast galaxies commanded by the Douluo God Realm—as long as they were life-source stars—would draw out a silk thread or pillar of light, thoroughly tethering the Douluo God Realm in place, without the slightest sign of wavering.
It was as if the planes commanded by the Douluo God Realm were the earth, and those silk threads and pillars of light were like roots. Even if the God Realm was like duckweed in the wind, as long as the roots firmly grasped the soil, then no matter how the spatial turbulence scoured, unless it severed these "roots," it had no way to deal with the God Realm.
Perhaps unwilling to give up, the spatial turbulence lingered for a long time without leaving.
But without a doubt, its scale was no longer sufficient to sever the "roots." In the end, under the scouring of the spatial turbulence's residual power, the God Realm still remained in its original position, bearing only a few signs of weathering.
And at the moment the spatial turbulence departed, "Hum—"
The originally boundless and chaotic halo within the God Realm's core suddenly changed. Everything suddenly became clear. The silver radiance of the spatial turbulence completely disappeared, replaced by the vast and boundless universe and a sky full of starlight, all re-projected into the God Realm's core in this instant, reflected within the God Realm Committee.
When they saw the beauty of the universe again, the gods, whose hearts had been surging with pressure, immediately relaxed their expressions, and everyone's eyes flashed with pleasant surprise. Watching the incredibly massive gray spatial turbulence shoot away into the distance, the anxiety in their hearts completely vanished into thin air.
A mere second passed, "Roar—"
The gods immediately set off a tidal wave of joy!
However, they did not forget that the God Realm was able to remain unscathed in such a massive spatial turbulence because of the contributions of the God Kings. Thus, as the nine God Kings breathed a sigh of relief, Chen Junting supported the weakened Ning Tian, exchanging pleasantries and banter with Destruction and the others, causing the pressure in their hearts to completely dissipate...
The rest of the gods were already looking at them, bowing in salute.
"Many thanks to all you God Kings!"
At this moment, not only did the Douluo God Realm's cohesion become unprecedented, but even the newly arrived God Kings with smaller factions—especially Electrolux, Ning Tian, Gu Tianchen, and Huo Yuhao—saw their prestige skyrocket. Even Ji Dong and Lie Yan were the same; their prestige was no longer lower than that of the veteran God Kings, the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life.
After all, ever since the disaster struck, everything the nine God Kings had done was clearly seen by every god present.
Thus, to celebrate the God Realm overcoming its crisis, coupled with the fact that due to the spatial turbulence, it had been a long time since they had established contact with their governed planes, and to honor the assistance of the various planes during the great calamity of the spatial turbulence, a grand ceremony was immediately finalized!
In just a moment...
For all the galaxies governed by the God Realm, as long as it was a planet with life, the gates of the God Realm opened wide for them above the nine heavens!
"Anyone who is not guilty of the most heinous crimes or harbors evil intentions, from today onward, whether human or beast, as long as they brave the Heavenly Gate within the nine heavens, they may ascend to the God Realm!"
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