The Void Battle Hammer, when deployed, was never an ordinary weapon.
As he swung the hammer down, worlds shattered and the void trembled, revealing the terrifying destructive power of the Void Battle Hammer.
Facing this strike, Yun Fan met it head-on with the World Annihilation Divine Sword.
The cost was that his arm trembled, his hand cracked, a testament to the formidable strength of the hammer.
Of course, the Divine Sword was merely a symbol, not an instrument of absolute annihilation, but rather a mark of status.
It represented the status of the World Annihilator God.
Seeing this, the Void Battle God spoke to Yun Fan, "To withstand my hammer blow proves your strength is immense, but it is not enough to defeat me!"
"I know!"
Yun Fan replied, "I will defeat you with my true power!"
"In my eyes, that is merely a joke!"
The Void Battle God scoffed, though Yun Fan's displayed power was indeed enough to contend with him.
But this did not mean Yun Fan was his equal. The Sword God had found a worthy substitute, one with strength,
but seemingly still lacking.
Just then, he struck again with the hammer. As it descended, even the void shattered.
The core of its power coalesced into a bowl-sized force, rushing towards Yun Fan with immense sharpness and dominance.
This domineering force was enough to strike terror into any heart.
Facing it, Yun Fan felt a tremor of apprehension, yet he charged forward.
"Slash!"
As Yun Fan channeled the power of battle and reincarnation into the Divine Sword, a supreme sword energy erupted.
It blocked the hammer's force.
Though it was but a single blow, its power was considerable; worlds like the Eight Directions Dao Province could not withstand its destructive force.
It was another draw, but Yun Fan's aura had ignited, no longer filled with trepidation.
Only by truly unleashing oneself could peak power be achieved.
To remain constrained meant inevitable defeat.
In such a situation, Yun Fan could not afford fear.
Beneath the City of the Void, they engaged in their ultimate clash.
The moment the hammer and sword met, brilliant sparks flew, even their skin was rent.
For the convergence of one heavy force and another sharp one created a truly heaven-defying destructive power.
The Void Battle God had not anticipated Yun Fan's consistent performance. Such stability was a significant advantage.
If one started at their peak and weakened, they were certainly not qualified.
But Yun Fan was different; he had started at his peak and continued to output increasingly powerful attacks. This cumulative effect was terrifying.
Unlike him, the Void Battle God could only maintain his current high level and found it difficult to break through to even greater combat power.
Thus, from the outset, Yun Fan had been suppressed, but now he was the one suppressing the Void Battle God. This shift was profound.
Only now did he truly perceive Yun Fan's difference.
The strongest among peers was not about initial dominance, but about gradually revealing one's true combat power and reaching an untouchable level. This was the essence of being the strongest among peers.
As Yun Fan's strength continued to amplify, even the Void Battle God felt a sense of futility.
This was not a good omen for him.
Perhaps they were evenly matched now, but what about later? If Yun Fan continued to grow, or even if he simply maintained his current strength, he would surely lose.
For his own combat power was already on the decline.
At this rate, defeat and victory could be separated by mere moments.
He then spoke to Yun Fan, "I retract my previous words. You are indeed powerful. Though you seemed ordinary at first, your subsequent combat power is astonishing. I am not your opponent!"
The Void Battle God readily admitted his inferiority.
After all, he was not an unrealistic person. When someone was stronger, admitting it was acceptable.
Yun Fan replied, "I told you I wouldn't disappoint you. The ensuing battle will be one of life and death. Are you ready?"
"I am ready!"
The Void Battle God declared, "If I were to truly die by your hand, I would have no regrets. To die at the hands of someone stronger than myself is, in itself, a form of fortune!"
With that, he also unleashed his full might.
He pushed his strength to its peak, especially with the Void Battle Hammer, which exhibited combat power beyond its limits.
Under such a fierce exchange, their battle became truly spectacular.
Even the Void Battle God's Void Divine Palace was devastated.
But at this moment, neither side stopped the destruction; in their eyes, only killing the other or being killed mattered.
The moment of the final decisive battle arrived, and they transformed into two beams of supreme light, charging towards the heavens.
Finally, they collided.
Yun Fan endured a strike from the Void Battle Hammer, nearly perishing. Indeed, the hammer's destructive power was astonishing.
Even Yun Fan's body was shattered, though he was able to reassemble.
The Void Battle God, however, stood frozen. For as the Void Battle Hammer struck Yun Fan,
Yun Fan's sword had pierced through his body, even piercing his soul.
His expression dimmed, for he knew it was over.
"I have failed!"
He said to Yun Fan, "I never expected a rising star like you to surpass so many of us seniors! Your potential is truly commendable!"
Yun Fan replied, "You were not weak. Even before your defeat, you were my equal. My victory was merely a matter of fortune!"
"There is no luck in defeat or victory. They are achieved through immense risk and sacrifice!"
He said to Yun Fan, "Well fought. However, for you, the true challenges have only just begun!"
"I will give my all!"
Yun Fan stated, "Every battle is like this!"
"Excellent!"
He said to Yun Fan, "The World Annihilation Divine Realm is too corrupted. It is indeed time for a cleansing!"
With that, his eyes dimmed, and he gradually dissipated into the void, buried alongside his City of the Void.
Yun Fan let out a sigh of relief. The battle with the Void Battle God had been without any element of luck.
It was a victory achieved purely through strength. Even before he had fully defeated the Void Battle God, he had not truly suppressed him.
The Void Battle God was a formidable opponent, far stronger than the World Annihilator Emperor.
At this moment, the Sword God spoke to Yun Fan, "This Void Battle God was a good person in his time. If he hadn't strayed from the right path, I truly would have been reluctant to deal with him!"
For he knew the Void Battle God was a man of integrity. If the Void Battle God had not sought to establish his own kingdom and instead aimed to overthrow the order of the World Annihilator God, he would have spared his life.
Yun Fan responded, "I need to postpone the next challenge. I can't go on!"
After all, enduring the Void Battle God's hammer strike had cost him dearly, at least half his life, if not his very existence.
To continue fighting now was simply impossible.
The Sword God agreed, "It is time to rest. The next four formidable enemies are all terrifying existences. Even at your peak, there would be significant risk, let alone in your current weakened state!"
Yun Fan inquired, "What are my chances of success? If it's too dangerous, I'm not doing it."
For Yun Fan, even repayment had to be undertaken without jeopardizing his own safety. Otherwise, he would not attempt it lightly.
The Sword God reassured him, "Rest assured! What you lack most now is refinement. Once these four are dealt with, your training will be nearly complete, and entering the true realm of nothingness will be a natural progression!"
This statement greatly boosted Yun Fan's confidence.
Indeed, after reaching this level, what he lacked most was refinement. It wasn't as if he hadn't been training.
For instance, facing Xi Huang multiple times was not training; it was being utterly crushed, mercilessly crushed by Xi Huang.
It achieved no training effect whatsoever.
To achieve that effect, one needed an opponent of the Void Battle God's caliber, someone of equal footing, for the best training.
Therefore, at this juncture, Yun Fan was eager to continue refining himself.
Subsequently, the Sword God said, "Wake me when you've recovered. I too need to enter slumber."
Yun Fan said nothing to his lackluster companion, for now, recovery was his priority.
This period of recovery would be a form of growth, as he had gained considerable benefits from defeating the Void Battle God.
Upon awakening again, he would undoubtedly reach a new height.
At this moment, Yun Fan slept, his body rapidly recovering in his slumber.
During his sleep, he had a dream of an unparalleled celestial maiden approaching him.
However, her face was filled with boundless killing intent.
Even Yun Fan sensed it. He wanted to strike, but discovered he could not move.
He could only watch as the celestial maiden approached.
Yet, Yun Fan felt no panic, for he was in a dream, a mere dream. What could he possibly lose?
Thus, Yun Fan stared directly as she approached.
"What do you want?"
Yun Fan asked curiously.
The maiden replied, "Naturally, to kill you!"
"Kill me?"
Yun Fan shook his head and sneered, "Sorry, you cannot kill me. This is just a dream!"
"Is it?"
The next moment, she produced a dagger forged in the Primordial Era and sliced across his throat.
"Hiss!"
Though in a dream, Yun Fan felt a cool, stinging pain sweep through his entire body.
When he came to his senses, he realized the celestial maiden had vanished.
However, this was normal. It was just a dream, and anything within a dream could be explained away.
As long as he knew it was an illusion, that was enough.
At this moment, Yun Fan woke from his sleep.
"Although it was a terrifying dream, I lost nothing."
Yun Fan sneered. He had no idea why he would have such a strange dream.
However, the next moment, he felt his neck was damp. He quickly reached up.
Instantly, Yun Fan froze.
Not for any other reason, but because his neck was actually bleeding, and a cut had appeared.
Due to the dagger, the wound could not heal, and blood flowed freely.
Yun Fan gasped.
He never expected his dream to be real. Perhaps the dream itself wasn't real, but the person within it could kill him through it.
Later, Yun Fan used a great deal of his power to heal the wound, and it gradually began to mend.
He had intended to awaken the Sword God to ask for clarification, but his own recovery had not yet reached its peak.
Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan decided to continue his slumber and cultivation.
He refused to believe that person would dare to return.
To his surprise, as he slept, the figure reappeared, this being the second time she had appeared in his dream.
Yun Fan desperately wanted to resist, but in the dream, he was a lamb to the slaughter, completely unable to move.
He could only watch as she approached.
Yun Fan asked, "Who exactly are you?"
"Didn't I tell you? The one who will kill you!"
At this, Yun Fan's eyes sharpened. It was evident that his emotional state was less than optimal.
"Last time you faced me, you were full of confidence. Why are you afraid now?"
The celestial maiden taunted Yun Fan dismissively.
Though her words were harsh, Yun Fan dared not be careless, for he had already stumbled once.
Thus, at this moment, his eyes held only a sense of foreboding.
Yun Fan surmised, "To kill people in dreams, you must be one of the overlords under the World Annihilator God!"
"You finally admit you are not the World Annihilator God?"
The opponent asked him with a cold laugh.
Yun Fan replied, "Whether I am or not is irrelevant. The most important thing is that this is merely a formality. You understand!"
"Hmph!"
The opponent stated coldly, "You should not meddle in other people's affairs. The World Annihilator God is a thing of the past. In this era, you should not stand up to do his bidding!"
Yun Fan responded, "My actions are for repayment, and for myself. As long as my objectives are met, it is enough!"
"Are you not afraid of death?"
She asked Yun Fan, "I give you two choices. The first: continue to resist, and I will kill you in your dreams. The second: mind your own business, and I will act as if nothing has happened!"
These were the two choices she presented to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan declared, "Then I choose the first option!"
"Very well!"
The celestial maiden said to Yun Fan, "Since that is the case, you have no reason to live!"
The next moment, she attacked decisively. The dagger lunged forward, and Yun Fan managed to move one hand, gripping the dagger tightly.
Preventing her dagger from advancing further.
"Hm?"
The opponent was surprised that Yun Fan possessed such strong willpower. However, in her eyes, Yun Fan was merely putting up a futile struggle.
At this moment, Yun Fan was indeed sustained by willpower.
But it was foreseeable that his willpower would not last much longer. Yun Fan's face showed only profound weariness and helplessness.
"How can there be no weakness?"
Yun Fan said with reluctance, "She must have a weakness. She absolutely cannot be this flawless!"
This was Yun Fan's thought. If the opponent truly had no weakness, then she was too terrifying!
To Yun Fan, the celestial maiden's methods were completely overwhelming. It wasn't just him who couldn't endure it; others wouldn't be able to either.
"You are thinking too much. I have no weaknesses. In dreams, I am the ruler. No one can shake me in the slightest, but I can decide anyone's life or death at will!"
At these words, Yun Fan gasped. This cheat was too overpowered! Even he felt a pang of envy and jealousy!
To be able to enter someone's dream and kill them without any medium was a terrifying ability, even more so than a cheat.
Yun Fan then declared, "I refuse to believe you have no weaknesses. You'd better not give me a chance to find your weakness, or you will surely die!"
"Unfortunately, I will not give you any more chances! This time, I will remain in your dream indefinitely!"
Last time, due to the vast dimensional gap, she had not had the opportunity to linger in Yun Fan's dream for long.
But this time was different, as she had made thorough preparations.
At this moment, her dagger fell, and Yun Fan felt a tearing pain.
This pain was not merely physical; it was enhanced by the dagger's enchantment, making it terrifying.
Yun Fan felt as if his body and soul were about to be pierced through.
Just then, outside the dream, the Sword God's voice called out, waking Yun Fan.
Yun Fan narrowly escaped death.
Even now, Yun Fan was still filled with lingering fear, trembling.
"Phew!"
Yun Fan exhaled a long breath. Such an opponent was not merely difficult to deal with; they could end your life at any moment.
Fortunately, Yun Fan had escaped this ordeal.
At this moment, Yun Fan looked at the wound on his chest, a look of despair on his face.
The Sword God then said to Yun Fan, "I didn't expect her to make a move. Indeed, she could not remain content with mediocrity!"
"Who??"
Yun Fan asked directly.
The Sword God replied, "The Queen of Dreams!"
"She is one of the War Gods under the Sword God. Although her combat power is not strong, she can freely enter anyone's dreams and kill them without anyone knowing."
"That's too terrifying!"
Yun Fan exclaimed, "If you hadn't woken me up just now, I might have been killed by her!"
However, the Queen of Dreams' abilities were incredibly potent. Yun Fan even wished he could obtain them.
Even if they couldn't kill Xi Huang, they could constantly harass him.
The Sword God stated, "I did not wish to eliminate her! For the other five War Gods are in rebellion, and only she is very mysterious, showing no signs of rebellion and causing no losses. But since she has actively come to kill you this time, it means we will inevitably become enemies!"
This was the Sword God's warning to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan asked, "She is indeed a troublesome individual. Does she have a weakness in dreams?"
If she had no weakness, he would be like a lamb to the slaughter.
The Sword God replied, "She has weaknesses in dreams, but they are all unrealistic. Her weakness lies outside the dream!"
"Her true form is not strong. If you can find her true form, you can kill her at will. After all, her true form is inferior to the World Annihilator Emperor!"
Yun Fan was speechless. If her true form were also strong, then she would be too perfect, more perfect than the World Annihilator God and Xi Huang.
"I know her true form is not strong, but can you find it?"
Yun Fan asked speechlessly.
Though it was a simple question, it was akin to a soul-searching inquiry.
The Sword God shook his head, "I cannot. Only the World Annihilator God can find her true form!"
"Isn't that stating the obvious!"
Yun Fan said, "I think you should tell me about her weaknesses in dreams. Let's see if I can kill her within the dream!"
The Sword God replied, "In dreams, she has only one weakness: when your willpower reaches the level of the World Annihilator God, not only will she be unable to control you, but you will be able to control her!"
At these words, Yun Fan was instantly stunned. After a long pause, he said, "Perhaps we should discuss how to find her true form instead!"
After all, the weakness in dreams was impossibly difficult, and Yun Fan certainly lacked the strength and means.
The Sword God chuckled bitterly, "I thought if she didn't make a move, we wouldn't have to become enemies. But now that she has acted, she is our greatest adversary! To eliminate the remaining three, we must first deal with her!"
"If I don't sleep, can she not kill me?"
Yun Fan asked the Sword God.
At his level, he truly did not need sleep. The reason he had slept earlier was not because he wanted to,
but because he could recover faster during slumber.
"In theory, yes!"
The Sword God suggested, "How about this: you don't sleep for now, and we will focus on finding her true form and then killing her!"
"I think that's a good idea!"
Yun Fan nodded, as there was truly no better solution at the moment.
Therefore, he decided to follow the Sword God's suggestion.
However, as soon as he spoke, Yun Fan felt an overwhelming urge to sleep.
"What's wrong?"
The Sword God asked, puzzled, as Yun Fan's mental state had suddenly shifted, greatly astonishing him.
Yun Fan replied, "I want to sleep!"
"What?"
The Sword God was stunned. He had not expected such a development, but he soon understood the reason.
Yun Fan's desire to sleep was not instinctual; it was likely the Queen of Dreams controlling him.
He had not expected the Queen of Dreams' power to have reached such a terrifying level.
Therefore, he immediately reverted to his true form and pierced Yun Fan, attempting to awaken him through pain.
However, it had no effect whatsoever. Yun Fan still slept, and this time, he slept very soundly.
"This is bad!"
The Sword God was startled by this unexpected turn of events.
He tried to use the previous method to wake Yun Fan, but his calls seemed to be blocked by the dream.
He was unable to awaken Yun Fan.
The Queen of Dreams' voice echoed, "I want you to watch him die before your eyes, while you are powerless!"
Beyond the dream, Yun Fan wore a tragic expression.
He had not expected to succumb to her hypnotic abilities and fall back into slumber, entering the dreamscape once more.
As expected, the Queen of Dreams made her entrance at this very moment. She looked at Yun Fan with a mocking gaze.
"Did you think not sleeping would save you from my killing spree? You've underestimated me!"
"Hiss!"
Yun Fan gasped.
He then said to the Queen of Dreams, "I didn't remember the two choices you offered me earlier. Could you repeat them?"
Without a doubt, Yun Fan was prepared to surrender at this point, which caused the Queen of Dreams to scorn him deeply.
Surrendering now, after knowing her terrifying power? Was it possible? In any case, she would not let Yun Fan go.
Therefore, she told Yun Fan directly, "You only have one path now, and that is the path of death. Do you understand?"
"Not entirely!"
Yun Fan replied, "Do you not even grant me a single opportunity?"
The Queen of Dreams stated directly, "In my eyes, missed opportunities are missed forever. You have no chance!"
With that, she attacked Yun Fan again, as for her, defeating Yun Fan was not a troublesome matter; it was merely a matter of her will.
Indeed, the next moment, she raised her dagger once more. Although she was a peerlessly beautiful celestial maiden,
in Yun Fan's eyes, she was no different from the god of death.
She approached Yun Fan step by step, aiming the dagger at his origin, intending to completely kill him.
Yun Fan was so frightened he gasped.
At this moment, Yun Fan remembered the weakness the Sword God had mentioned. Although this weakness was as fantastical as a fairy tale,
the crucial point was that Yun Fan had no choice. Therefore, at this moment, Yun Fan rapidly unleashed his will, engaging in a battle of wills with the Queen of Dreams.
The Queen of Dreams said, "Your willpower is not weak, but compared to mine, it is too inferior!"
Soon, Yun Fan's willpower was crushed by her, and she attacked again to kill Yun Fan.
The dagger was but a step away from Yun Fan's origin.
Yun Fan knew that death was not far away, so it was impossible for him not to break down at this point.
"I will never yield to you!"
The next moment, Yun Fan unleashed his willpower, exceeding all limits, and fought back against the Queen of Dreams.
The Queen of Dreams showed a shocked expression.
She had not expected Yun Fan to possess such formidable willpower. However, this suited her perfectly.
If Yun Fan were too weak, it would not arouse her interest in the slightest. Thus, she began to use her will to completely crush Yun Fan.
Only in this way could she completely dominate him. After all, she and Xi Huang shared a common hobby: crushing others.
Although they did not know each other, in Yun Fan's opinion, Xi Huang had an additional hobby: either crushing others or being crushed.
Yun Fan felt his willpower was on the verge of shattering. His once unbreakable will seemed to be torn apart at this moment.
To Yun Fan, this was an absolute kill.
Therefore, he decided to go all out. If he won, he would have truly defeated the Queen of Dreams.
If he lost, he would undoubtedly be killed by the Queen of Dreams.
At this moment, this was the only path he could take.
"I will drag you down with me!"
Yun Fan roared.
"I'm afraid you cannot achieve that!"
Indeed, the next moment, the Queen of Dreams attacked and tore apart Yun Fan's will. Just as Yun Fan's will was about to vanish,
the Queen of Dreams' expression drastically changed, for in the desperate struggle, her own will had encountered a problem. Since her primary attack was through her will, a problem with her will meant she would suffer a Qi deviation.
"How could he injure me?"
The Queen of Dreams was dumbfounded. She had not expected Yun Fan's desperate struggle to unleash such terrifying combat power.
It was highly likely that she was already suffering from a Qi deviation.
"Not good!"
The Queen of Dreams' face turned pale. As she began to suffer from a Qi deviation, Yun Fan was the happiest.
"Let's see you be arrogant now! You're finished!"