Suppression

Chthon glared at Wang Bert like a dying wolf. Then he roared, "Blood God, I lost, but don’t get smug. Even if I die, I’ll drag you down with me."

Wang Bert smiled and asked, "Will you drag down this avatar of mine, or my real body? Ah, I forgot—you can’t reach my real body. You can only drag down this avatar."

Chthon was so furious he nearly died on the spot. He roared, "Blood God, let’s die together!"

At that moment, Light of the Mind burst from Wang Bert’s eyes. The instant Chthon met his gaze, his consciousness immediately became hazy.

"Mind Power!"

Chthon was greatly alarmed and desperately tried to stay awake, but in his current condition, he simply could not do it.

In his daze, Chthon’s soul was burned by black flames until only the last trace remained. At the moment of death, he suddenly regained clarity and laughed miserably. "I, Chthon, actually lost to an avatar. I couldn’t even drag him down with me!"

Amid boundless unwillingness, Chthon was completely reduced to ashes. Only a spellbook representing the Black Magic Concept remained where he had stood.

"What an act."

Wang Bert sneered and asked the sky, "Don’t you agree?"

"If he didn’t put on an act, why would you think he was truly dead?"

A figure descended from the sky. It was Zombie Universe Chthon.

Had Chthon truly fallen? Of course not. That sinister old bastard had left behind plenty of contingencies throughout the universe, such as hiding part of his soul inside a box. With those preparations, he would soon be able to resurrect.

Wang Bert asked, "You should know about all those contingencies, right?"

"They should be similar to mine."

Zombie Universe Chthon nodded. "Even if there are differences, once I gain control of the Black Magic Concept, I’ll be able to calculate them."

"Good."

Wang Bert nodded in satisfaction. "The Black Magic Concept is yours. In the shortest possible time, take control of Chthon’s Prime Plane and ensure Chthon falls completely."

"That won’t be difficult."

Zombie Universe Chthon smiled faintly and fused with the Black Magic Concept. He had originally been Chthon, so fusing with the concept posed no difficulty at all.

"The power of an Elder God."

Zombie Universe Chthon spread his arms with a contented expression. Before long, he would once again become the infamous great demon god.

"Very good."

Wang Bert waved his hand. "Go. From now on, remain in the Extraterritorial Void as Chthon and keep watch over all demon gods for me. I want this universe to enjoy eternal peace."

"As you wish."

Chthon bowed and stepped back. Then he took one step and vanished from Fair Space.

"The mission is complete. Time to find my real body. I hope Galactus knows what’s good for him and doesn’t force my real body to take the final step."

Wang Bert shook his head and left Fair Space.

Let us turn back time a little. At the same time Chthon used the Montes Formula, divine light surged in Galactus’s eyes as he locked onto Wang Bert, whose aura had greatly weakened.

"I’ve finally found you, Blood God."

Galactus did not waste any time. He made a grasping motion with his left hand, and a Little Universe appeared out of thin air, enveloping Wang Bert’s hiding place.

That was right, a Little Universe. Galactus possessed the Concept of Creation. Whether it was planets or Little Universes, he could create them. However, unless he was full, he generally would not do this because it consumed too much strength and energy.

Inside the Little Universe, the sea of blood transformed into countless dense fists, frantically attacking the universe barrier in obvious desperation. Unfortunately, the universe barrier was extraordinarily sturdy. Even the Blood God could not break it in a short time.

"Blood God, let this end."

Galactus clenched his fist. Vast power gathered from the universe into his right fist. Then he shouted and threw a punch. The Little Universe exploded directly, turning everything within it into chaos.

The Concept of Power was just that plain and unadorned.

Immediately afterward, the surrounding sea of blood rapidly dissipated. Clearly, the Blood God had already fallen.

"It’s over."

Just as Galactus let out a sigh of relief, a massive blood-red spear suddenly emerged behind him. The spear contained infinite Space Power and infinite blood power. The moment it appeared, the surrounding space-time immediately collapsed.

Then the blood-red spear stabbed toward Galactus’s back with world-destroying force. Wherever it passed, the void directly turned into chaos.

That was right, chaos. When all space-time and matter were destroyed, chaos would appear.

Galactus had just unleashed his strongest punch, and his aura was weak. He had no time to dodge before the blood-red spear pierced his body. He screamed, grabbed the spear protruding from his chest, and roared, "Blood God!"

"So what if it’s me?"

Wang Bert’s laughter came from the Blood Spear. Then the spear shook, and countless blood-red ants poured out, wreaking havoc inside Galactus’s body.

At the same time, the Concept of Decay silently infiltrated Galactus’s Energy Core. The victor of this battle had already been decided.

Galactus roared, "Impossible! You were definitely inside the Little Universe earlier."

As he roared, Galactus tried with all his strength to force the spear from his body. Yet it was as though the spear had taken root, firmly embedded in him as it continuously damaged his Energy Core.

Galactus’s expression darkened. If he did not deal with the blood-red spear, his Energy Core would eventually be destroyed. When that happened, he would undoubtedly die.

Wang Bert smiled. "You were certain I was inside because you sensed the aura of Elder Gods and blood within it, right?"

"That’s right. There was the aura of Elder Gods and your aura inside. I couldn’t have sensed it wrong."

Galactus first nodded, then sensed something and asked in shock, "Wait, why do those ants also carry the aura of Elder Gods?"

"Because we are Elder Gods to begin with."

The Crimson God grinned and reverted to his original form, launching a frenzied "Ora ora ora…" assault inside Galactus’s body. Galactus’s bodily tissues were rapidly destroyed—the shouting was Wang Bert’s request, purely for fun.

"That’s right. We are Elder Gods to begin with."

Eye Demon Shuma-Gorath continuously fired energy beams while using the Chaos Concept to corrupt Galactus’s bodily tissues, making them attack each other.

"The Elder God aura you sensed earlier was mine."

Serpent God Set said unhappily. At this moment, he only had one head left—all his other heads had been blasted into chaos by Galactus’s punch.

Wang Bert smiled. "Don’t be so angry. I’ll have Astros get you some snake meat to replenish yourself later."

Set rolled his eyes, indicating that he did not want to speak.

Besides the three great Elder Gods, Wang Bert also had a large number of demon god puppets. At this moment, all of them reverted to their original forms and wreaked havoc inside Galactus’s body. Galactus’s aura rapidly weakened.

"I remember now. You have Elder God puppets."

Galactus gritted his teeth inwardly. He had known about this beforehand, but he had not taken it seriously, causing him to overlook it during the battle.

"If you weren’t Lina’s old father, you would become the next puppet."

Wang Bert sneered. In truth, he was not certain he could turn a Creator God into a puppet, but that did not stop him from bluffing.

Galactus sensed something and asked in disbelief, "You aren’t the Blood God. You are the Lord of Blood. You possess the complete Concept of Blood, don’t you?"

"Congratulations, you got it right."

Wang Bert said, "Galactus, surrender. You are no match for me. I, the Blood God, not only bear the name of a Creator God, but possess the substance of one as well."

"I won’t lose to you. I can’t lose to you."

Galactus roared as his Energy Core spun madly. Then his body transformed into a black hole. Wang Bert, the three great Elder Gods, and the many demon gods all felt their power being drained away.

The Devouring Concept—when I get hungry, I can devour even the universe.

"Stubborn fool."

Wang Bert snorted. Countless blood threads emerged from the Blood Spear, each connecting to a dimension, while the spear itself connected to the Main Universe.

Then Wang Bert drew upon the power of the Main Universe and other dimensions to resist Galactus’s Devouring Concept.

"Get out!"

Seeing that the Devouring Concept was not working well, Galactus gripped the blood-red spear with all his might, intending to pull it out of his body.

Wang Bert smiled disdainfully and used the Fusion Concept to fuse himself with Galactus’s Energy Core. Galactus immediately let out a shrill scream, as if an ordinary person were pulling his own heart out of his chest.

"Blood God!"

Galactus was enraged. He drove his Energy Core to transform into a black hole and madly devour Wang Bert’s power. Wang Bert smiled disdainfully, protected his body with spatial energy, and then began devouring Galactus’s energy in return.

Wang Bert could use the Devouring Concept as well. Though he could not bring out its ultimate power, it was more than enough as support.

"Why does the Blood God have so many concepts?"

Galactus was shocked. He was about to use other methods when he suddenly felt a wave of weakness. He dropped to his knees, and his aura became decayed and putrid, as though he could fall at any moment.

Concept of Decay: Godfall.

Galactus asked in shock and fury, "You poisoned me?"

"Yes. This is the best way to deal with you."

Wang Bert said blandly, "Other methods could deal with you too, but they would be too troublesome. Poison is better. It’s environmentally friendly."

"You think mere poison can defeat me?"

Galactus shouted angrily and tried to annihilate the poison inside him. However, the moment his power touched the Decay Poison, it immediately began to decay.

Galactus’s expression changed as he cried out, "Is this the Decay Poison produced when the previous universe was destroyed?"

"That’s right. Decay Poison combined with the Concept of Decay. Not just you, Galactus—even the universe itself can be made to decay."

Wang Bert said proudly, "Galactus, I know you never took me seriously, but sorry, I’m stronger than you."

Galactus fell silent. Wang Bert’s strength had far exceeded his expectations.

Wang Bert was only one step away from becoming a Creator God. No, half a step. As long as he crossed that line, he would immediately become a Creator God.

Galactus asked the question everyone wanted to ask. "How did you become so strong?"

Wang Bert smiled. "Because I’m from Earth."

Galactus was speechless. What kind of answer was that? "Earth is the center of the universe. Everyone there is talented, and they speak so nicely. With their help, my strength soared all the way up, and before I knew it, I became a Creator God."

Wang Bert said that his rapid growth relied on parallel universes, and the means to travel through parallel universes had been developed by Dr. Octopus.

That was the terror of Earth’s scientists. Even Elder Gods could not travel through parallel universes.

Without Earth, Wang Bert could never have grown so quickly.

"Earth is indeed important, but it is not the center of the universe."

Galactus snorted. "The center of the universe is where the Living Tribunal resides."

"That’s the physical center. I’m talking about the center of destiny."

Wang Bert shook his head. "Enough of that, Galactus. You have lost."

"I cannot lose!"

"But you already have."

Wang Bert shouted, "Don’t force me to kill you. If you die, the God Rune will emerge, and Lina will die too."

Galactus asked in astonishment, "You actually know about the God Rune?"

"There are many things I know."

Wang Bert said, "Galactus, surrender. As I said, don’t force me to take the final step. You should know that I have the ability to do it."

Galactus fell silent. He was not only severely injured but also poisoned by the Decay Poison. If the battle continued, he would surely lose. More importantly, Wang Bert truly had the ability to kill him.

Galactus sighed and was about to admit defeat when a figure suddenly appeared beside him and shouted, "Galactus, you cannot surrender."

Wang Bert looked at the newcomer and snorted. "Death, I knew you would come."

How could other Creator Gods not pay attention to a Creator God-level battle? In fact, even the Living Tribunal was watching this side. In addition, those Elder Gods were also silently observing.

"Blood God, I never expected even Galactus to be no match for you. No wonder the Living Tribunal ruled that you would become a Creator God back then."

Death said with an astonished expression. In fact, not only Death, but the other observing gods were equally shocked.

Before this battle began, no one believed Wang Bert could win. After all, Galactus was a Creator God, while Wang Bert was merely a Creator God in name.

Yet Wang Bert had actually defeated Galactus. Even more terrifyingly, he clearly had not used his full strength. This guy was truly monstrous.

"Isn’t that only natural? I am the Space Lord and the Lord of Blood."

Wang Bert said blandly, "Death, what do you want? Are you planning to act personally? If so, I would be very pleased."

Why had Wang Bert used Chthon to scheme against Galactus? It was not because he could not defeat Galactus, but because he wanted to preserve his strength to deal with Death, who might intervene.

Death would never willingly admit defeat. Death would definitely stir up trouble. There was no doubt about that.

"I would like to act personally, but I can’t. The Living Tribunal has been watching me."

Death looked at Wang Bert and said, "However, Galactus can continue fighting. Galactus, you will receive my blessing. From now on, you will never die until my blessing ends."

Galactus’s eyes lit up. With Death’s blessing, this battle could still continue.

"Playing at the edge of the rules again."

Wang Bert snorted. "Galactus, even if you cannot die, you still cannot defeat me. At worst, I’ll seal you away. Besides, the Decay Poison will remain tangled around you."

"Not necessarily."

Galactus’s Energy Core spun madly as he said, "I can self-destruct and be reborn. Then I will be restored to my peak."

Wang Bert narrowed his eyes. Clearly, Galactus had made his choice. This old fellow was incredibly stubborn. So long as there was even the slightest chance, he would not give up.

Wang Bert shouted, "Galactus, aren’t you afraid something will go wrong midway and cause the God Rune to emerge?"

Galactus hesitated. At that moment, Death said, "Galactus, don’t worry. The God Rune definitely will not emerge. I can guarantee that. In addition, I will do everything in my power to keep you at your peak state."