Chapter 630: The Spear of the Earth

"Haha, you think I'm alone like you, free from all worries, even death? I bear the responsibility of an immortal civilization, the legacy of the three main gods. For the future of the entire Glacier Kingdom, I absolutely cannot take such a risk. However, since you're so determined to witness my power, I can fulfill that final wish of yours."

As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of killing intent erupted from Obi. The scepter in his hand emitted an incredibly brilliant golden light. In the next instant, an unprecedented earth magic array appeared beneath Obi's feet. At its center, a golden spear vaguely materialized, as boundless earth elemental power rapidly converged into this eerie golden spear.

"This is... the Spear of Earth! It's said to be the most powerful burst attack within the laws of the earth. It seems the Supreme Lord is truly getting serious this time!"

The elders below were greatly astonished. Most people on the battlefield had never witnessed the might of the Spear of Earth's ultimate strike, and today they could finally feast their eyes on it.

Yet, at this very moment, Xu Yang showed no signs of weakness. His "Heaven and Earth Manifestation" divine ability was triggered once more. Amidst the vast cosmos, countless shimmering, crystalline traces of the Dao swiftly converged around Xu Yang's body. It was as if his very presence was the supreme master who condensed laws in this boundless world; all true Dao had to pass through his hands to be complete.

"Heaven and Earth as the board, all beings as pieces; Heaven and Earth Manifestation, boundless and endless!" Xu Yang's powerful voice slowly resonated. All the power of the Dao, guided by his spiritual energy, swiftly converged in his palm, transforming into a heavenly might capable of piercing through everything. It locked onto the aura of the Spear of Earth and struck down.

In a single encounter, Xu Yang's mastery effortlessly overwhelmed Obi by more than just one level. The difference in their strength was immediately apparent; no matter how powerful Obi was, he simply couldn't possess a realm as profound as Xu Yang's.

With the power of the Dao flowing through him, Xu Yang's combat strength was no longer confined to the prowess of his techniques or the quality of his divine artifacts. He could cast aside all ancillary effects of attribute bonuses and express his fighting intent purely through the power of heaven and earth. This was precisely Xu Yang's most incomparable asset.

*Boom!* The two forces collided in mid-air. Yet, instead of the earth-shattering reverberation one might expect, the sharp radiance of the myriad Daos enveloped the golden light of the Spear of Earth like an incredibly warm embrace, causing it to vanish into thin air. It was as if it had never appeared, completely disappearing before it could even take effect.

"Hmph, you're still far too naive. Do you truly believe that mastering the complete legacy of the Earth God allows you to do as you please? How foolish!" Xu Yang's icy taunt utterly stripped Obi of his remaining dignity in front of him.

"Hey, you good-for-nothing! Get out of here! Let our boss become the ruler of the Glacier Kingdom and lead us in fighting the demonic forces!" "That's right! You trash, hurry up and leave! Don't just sit there doing nothing!"

The hundreds of thousands of underground army members were mostly rough individuals, prisoners from various races. When they switched to verbal combat mode, they were absolutely merciless. In no time, they had verbally torn Obi apart, making him wish he could disappear into the ground.

More importantly, the battlefield wasn't only populated by prisoners who had emerged from the underground palace; there were also hundreds of thousands of elite warriors from the Glacier Kingdom. The widespread emotional contagion began to make many soldiers secretly consider switching sides during the battle, and this was what the Glacier Ruler feared most in his heart.

"Enough! I see, you wretched ants, you must have been imprisoned for so long that your minds have grown dull. If I don't reveal my truly deterrent trump card, you'll likely still believe you can act without consequence!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Glacier Ruler Obi's palm twitched, and he drew a very special runic imprint in the air before him. In mere moments, the exclusive will of the earth law flowed into the rune, and brilliant golden light patterns rapidly bloomed like a blazing sun, instantly illuminating the entire battlefield.

"That's... the Supreme Earth Soul Banner!" Countless elders below cried out, their eyes blazing.

As its name implied, this divine artifact was the Earth God's innate artifact, akin to the Supreme Sea Demon Pearl in Xu Yang's hand. Both were top-tier artifacts of comparable power and status.

As the powerful Supreme King Flag came into his possession, an endless stream of power surged into Obi's limbs and body. He flashed an arrogant smile at Xu Yang, then abruptly raised the King Flag artifact towards the sky. In that very instant, countless golden-yellow soul soldiers and generals swiftly materialized from above the clouds.

"So that's it. The inherited divine artifact of the Earth God actually possesses the ability to summon an army of souls. It appears it's time for a proper confrontation with him."

Xu Yang, too, seemed to find interest in this. With a flick of his palm, the Supreme Sea Demon Pearl appeared, and a cerulean protective barrier immediately shielded his body. Regardless of how the endless golden soul army from the sky attacked him, they were all blocked and absorbed by the cerulean light.

"Heavens! Two main divine artifacts appearing simultaneously! It seems today's battle is destined to usher in a new era for our Glacier Kingdom!"

The old members of the elder council grew increasingly excited. After all, while the direct lineage of the Earth God currently controlled the forces of the Glacier Kingdom, the Glacier Island itself had originally been forged by the combined efforts of the three main gods. Therefore, it mattered little which lineage's successor ascended to the throne; as long as more people could benefit, anyone becoming the leader was acceptable.

With the continuous emergence of the Sea God lineage's legacy, another crucial component of the three main gods' inherited power had returned. Once this battle concluded, the surviving victor would be able to integrate the doctrines of two deities, which would undoubtedly be a great boon for the entire Glacier Kingdom.

"Come on, Xu Yang! Let's see whether the successor of the Earth God is truly stronger, or if you, this half-fledged successor of the Sea God, are more qualified to inherit the grand legacy!"

This climactic confrontation, due to the appearance of the two main divine artifacts, seemed to have been reset to its original starting point.

Terrifying power fluctuations surged unrestrained. The lights of the two main divine artifacts swiftly formed two opposing clouds of energy, constantly clashing in mid-air and imposing immense spiritual pressure on the hundreds of thousands of spectators below.

"Are you certain you want to unleash this attack against me at all costs? Have you considered the consequences?"

Xu Yang's most defining characteristic as a leader was that no matter how perilous the situation, he would never easily abandon anyone by his side. Even the most marginalized and vulnerable would never have their lives casually disregarded by him.

Obi, on the other hand, would not consider such matters at all.