Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener

However, the forces of the Kingdom of Orichalcum did not lose their fighting spirit. First, their formation remained intact, and with more than ten deities overseeing the formation, even a High-Ranking Deity was not necessarily unbeatable.

Secondly, Sterl's demonstrated power could only be described as invincible. In their eyes, their God of War, Hades, was equally as strong as the so-called High-Ranking Deities!

Of course, all of this was merely speculation. The true strength of a High-Ranking Deity was an enigma to almost everyone, a mystery that could not be grasped, making it incredibly difficult to estimate.

Sterl also raised his gaze towards the massive wolf in the sky. The High-Ranking Deity before him held dominion over only one divine authority and law: the High Lunar Divine Authority. However, he could sense that when facing the Silver Moon Wolf God, his own Moon Law seemed to encounter its natural enemy, making it incredibly difficult to activate. Even if he could, its effectiveness and power were weakened by about 90%.

Not only that, but aside from the Laws of Time and Space, the other laws and divine authorities were also somewhat affected, their strength diminished overall.

This was the true pressure exerted by a High-Ranking Deity, vastly different from the avatar that had descended in the Temple of the Royal City of the Kingdom of Orichalcum. Both in terms of strength and the oppressive force it radiated, they were on completely different levels.

The key point was… Sterl's eyes narrowed slightly. Activating his map module, he also fully focused his attention on observation and perception. He recalled the God of Life that had previously descended from Ashen's side. It too was a High-Ranking Deity, but upon its arrival, it was severely suppressed by the world, bound by chains of the world's will.

However, the Silver Moon Wolf God, while also bearing the world's shackles, had only a few of them. Moreover, these chains were semi-transparent, suggesting that they had methods to either avoid or resist the suppression and expulsion from the world's will.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Looking at the imposing and revered figure of the Silver Moon Wolf God, a sudden thought stirred within Sterl's mind.

"I wonder… if I unleash all 140,000 units of soul power, could I instantly annihilate this High-Ranking Deity?"

As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Sterl couldn't help but feel eager to try it out. He was curious to see what kind of unexpected effects an attack targeting the soul, released through soul power, might have.

However, after thinking it over carefully, he decided to abandon the idea. Soul power was hard to come by. He had slaughtered an entire cannon fodder legion, millions of soldiers, and nearly wiped out an entire legendary army just to obtain these 140,000 units of soul power. If he were to waste them now, it would be a tremendous loss.

Moreover, he was planning to have the Hades identity disappear for good. If he were to use his soul power to forcefully slay the opponent, it would only bring more trouble. After all, his goal wasn't to play the hero but to sweep through the Kingdom of Orichalcum, Ashen, and every other world in existence, claiming them all and becoming the sole ruler!

However, what Sterl didn't know was that, at the very moment this thought crossed his mind, the Silver Moon Wolf God shuddered. A shadow of death enveloped his heart, and for a brief moment, he almost believed that a powerful deity from the Kingdom of Orichalcum had descended.

Fortunately, the sensation passed quickly, fading away almost as soon as it appeared. This left the Silver Moon Wolf God somewhat puzzled. "It must have been an illusion. With the current degree of world fusion, it's impossible for a powerful deity to descend, even using various tools and methods."

After reassuring himself, the initial shock gradually subsided, but a sense of caution remained. Who knew if the Kingdom of Orichalcum had some sort of ambush in place?

He then looked down, his massive eyes scanning the deities of the Kingdom of Orichalcum and the army below, the one led by Eterna.

Whether it was the soldiers of the army or the deities of the Kingdom of Orichalcum, they all felt an immense pressure, a wave of terror that almost froze them in place.

"This... this is the pressure from a High-Ranking Deity?"

"What terrifying power! Just one glance, and my body feels like it's freezing!"

"The High Lunar Divine Authority really lives up to its reputation."

"If this Silver Moon Wolf God attacks us, can we stop him?"

"Why is it that Ashen's High-Ranking Deities can descend, but ours still haven't appeared?"

Just one glance was enough to send the entire army into chaos, their minds in disarray. In contrast, the deities and the few surviving soldiers from Ashen were filled with ecstatic joy, as if they had been given a second chance at life, and their fighting spirit reignited.

"This is the kind of cohesion a true powerhouse brings…"

Sterl observed the scene calmly. Even though Ashen's legendary army had been reduced to half its strength, he hadn't expected that the mere appearance of this Silver Moon Wolf God would be enough to gather the scattered, broken will and fighting spirit of the army. Truly extraordinary.

Of course, the premise for all of this was that no one truly understood just how powerful a High-Ranking Deity was. Everyone was simply imagining it, compounded by the mystery surrounding High-Ranking Deities, which led to the current situation.

Suddenly, Sterl felt a heavy pressure descending upon him. He looked up and saw the Silver Moon Wolf God scanning the surroundings before slowly focusing its gaze on him.

Feeling the scrutiny and faint murderous intent in that gaze, Sterl's expression remained unchanged. A smile appeared on his face, and he calmly returned the wolf god's gaze. What of a High-Ranking Deity? It wasn't his first time facing one. Besides, if it really came down to a battle to the death, the outcome was still uncertain.

"You are the outsider, the one who has repeatedly desecrated my temple—Hades?" The Silver Moon Wolf God fixed its eyes on Sterl, slowly speaking. Its voice was like thunder, shaking the air, carrying an immense divine power that enveloped Sterl. Even though the Silver Moon Wolf God's target was Sterl, the terrifying aura still caused the surrounding deities and soldiers to feel as if their breath had been stolen.

"Heh, you're just asking because you already know. The trash of Ashen's temple, killed them all, what's it to you?" Sterl sneered and then his gaze sharpened. With a cold, commanding shout, vast Divine Power radiated from him. Compared to the Silver Moon Wolf God, his body was small, almost like an ant, but the majesty and dominance emanating from him were in no way inferior. In fact, it seemed even more overwhelming, as if he were a terrifying overlord, determined to overthrow the heavens and the earth!

The two locked eyes, and their overwhelming auras clashed and collided in the air. The surrounding deities instinctively stepped back a few paces. One was a monster who could kill ordinary gods as easily as slaughtering chickens, and the other was a High-Ranking Deity from the upper realms. If a battle suddenly broke out between them, even the shockwaves would be beyond their ability to withstand. If they weren't careful, they might even die from the fallout, which would be a huge loss.

At this moment, the survivors who had been rejoicing just moments ago, now looked at Sterl's overwhelming aura. Even though they were full of confidence in the Silver Moon Wolf God, they couldn't help but start running for cover.

The shadow Sterl had cast over them was too great. They were even worried that this butcher might disregard the Silver Moon Wolf God's interference and forcibly kill them. To them, Sterl was nothing short of a demon wearing human skin—bloodthirsty, cruel, and guilty of every sin imaginable. Who knew, even if the Silver Moon Wolf God did defeat him, they might not dare to step forward to finish the job.

"Now what should we do...?"

Eterna looked anxiously at the confrontation between the lone figure and the massive wolf. His heart couldn't help but race as he continuously communicated with the upper realms of the royal city. While Hades' power was immense, even capable of crushing High-Ranking Deities, he still couldn't believe that Hades could bridge the gap between weak Divine Power and the formidable divine authority of a High-Ranking Deity.

Even with the reinforcement of the military formation, it would be difficult. High-Ranking Deities had undergone a transformation in both divine authority and Law, with their Divine Power reserves far exceeding what an ordinary deity could imagine.

The most critical point was that the enemy's High-Ranking Deity could casually unleash even a fraction of their power, which would likely require dozens or even hundreds of times the amount of ordinary Divine Power just to counterbalance it. Therefore, whether it was a war of attrition or direct confrontation, there seemed to be no hope of victory.

Moreover, while Ashen had lost its army, virtually none of its deities had perished, except for the five outliers. If they worked together with the Silver Moon Wolf God in a coordinated effort, the consequences would be unthinkable. They simply couldn't win.

But no matter how hard he tried to reach the upper realms, he received no response. This caused a shiver to run through his heart. Could it be... that this was one of Ashen's plans? Perhaps they had used some method to temporarily block his communication with the upper realms, preventing the upper realms' power from descending upon the lower realms. If that were the case, with only the Silver Moon Wolf God, a quick strike could easily wipe them all out, and victory would naturally belong to the Ashen temple.

"Hades, sir! Don't act rashly, try to stall him! It won't be long before the upper realms' power arrives, and then the Silver Moon Wolf God will no longer be a threat!"

Eterna quickly spoke to Sterl after realizing the situation. In this moment, Sterl was the key figure for the Kingdom of Orichalcum. As long as he remained unharmed, even a High-Ranking Deity couldn't hope to destroy Orichalcum in the short term.

But if Hades were to fall, with only a tenth of Ashen's strength in their army, they wouldn't even be able to withstand the Demon Elephant, let alone a true High-Ranking Deity like the Silver Moon Wolf God.

The enemy could wipe out their entire army in the blink of an eye, and even the royal city would suffer a fatal blow, severing their connection to the world and causing them to fall into the Endless Void, where they would be destroyed by the monstrous creatures and dangers lurking in the void.