Chapter 426: The Gate of Gods and Demons Opens

“The war between heaven and earth—the Gate of Gods and Demons opens! Gods and demons return, and all things bow in worship!” Sogna and the others repeated these words in confusion, their eyes wide with disbelief. It was the first time they had heard of such a thing, leaving them utterly bewildered. They looked at the Wolf King and the Elder Dragon with questioning expressions, as if waiting for them to provide answers.

“This is a legend that has been passed down for hundreds of thousands of years. It says that every era brings about a great transformation to the entire continent, leading to prosperity or decline. Take, for example, the war between gods and demons hundreds of thousands of years ago—a glorious era of ultimate prosperity. Powerful warriors emerged, and countless geniuses arose. That era saw the opening of the world of gods and demons. For thousands of years afterward, prosperity continued, until, as fate would have it, destruction came. After that war, the gods and demons perished, and the Gate of Gods and Demons closed. Since then, there have been no more powerful warriors on the continent. Even today, after hundreds of thousands of years, warriors at the Yang Xuan realm are extremely rare, just like now—only a few exist at that level! It has reached its lowest point of decline.

“But eventually, a time of prosperity will come again. That is when powerful warriors will emerge once more, and some extraordinary individuals will seize the opportunity to open the Gate of Gods and Demons, bringing glory back. And the opportunity to open that gate lies in the war between heaven and earth, just as we saw earlier!” As they spoke, the Elder Dragon of the Dragon Clan and the Wolf King were deeply moved, their expressions complex as they pondered further.

Meanwhile, Melon and the others were stunned. They had never heard of such a thing before, nor had they come across this level of knowledge.

“The Gate of Gods and Demons opens, and heaven and earth fight—could this be what Rod did just now?” Lilith asked in horror, never expecting that they had inadvertently witnessed the opening of the Gate of Gods and Demons, an event that rarely occurs even over hundreds of thousands or millions of years.

“Yes, a new era has arrived. The Gate of Gods and Demons is about to open, and the ‘Legend of the Deified’ is about to begin! Rod, as the one who opens the Gate of Gods and Demons, will receive supreme honor and benefits! After it opens, the continent will once again enter an era of rising gods. For thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years, it will be a glorious era!” The Wolf King was filled with emotion and a hint of envy, imagining the benefits Rod would gain next!

It might be the God King, the most powerful being, or perhaps the Demon King, the representative of the demon world.

“Deification!” Lilith exclaimed in shock, once again stunned. It was indeed deification—were there really gods? Could the fallen gods return? In the battle between heaven and earth, heaven’s forces had won, and Rod had a great chance of becoming a god-king, which meant he would become the ruler of this world.
“Hmm, it’s very likely he’ll become a god-king. But he only has a divine essence; his strength remains as before. Everything in the future depends on his own efforts. Yet his prospects are brighter than anyone else’s. With hard work, reaching that height is just a matter of time. As for the others, they’ll gradually obtain divine essences through their own efforts and become supreme gods and demons!” The Wolf King smiled bitterly, realizing he no longer had such a chance, filled with deep emotions.
“Damn that kid, so lucky!” Sognar stared in awe, envious. A God-Emperor was the ultimate symbol in the world. How could someone like Sognar not envy such a glorious title? Just using that title could probably scare people to death.
“You can get it if you’re capable!” Lilith rolled her eyes at Sognar’s words. This guy was always like this. Didn’t he see how much effort Rod had put in and how many difficulties he had overcome to achieve this? It wasn’t something that could be obtained by luck.
“Hehe, forget it. I won’t compete with that kid!” Sognar remained arrogant.
Meanwhile, Lucy and Ada, the two girls, were practically starry-eyed. They couldn’t imagine what would happen next, but now, instead of worry, they felt excitement, enthusiasm, and anticipation—anticipation for the moment when their brother would receive his divine essence! Which woman wouldn’t be happy and excited at the thought of her beloved man stepping into the realm of gods?
“Look, it’s changed!” At that moment, the Wolf King whispered softly, his expression solemn and devout.
“Hmm, it has changed!” The Dragon Clan’s Grand Elder said in a deep voice.
The once peaceful battlefield became lively again. The previously calm heavens suddenly emitted an intense white light that connected heaven and earth. Beneath that light was the severely injured Rod.
Storms raged in the sky, with countless elements rushing upward. Thunder cracked, and streaks of white and black lightning created a strange and oppressive atmosphere, filled with majesty.
Everyone couldn’t help but kneel on the ground, looking up devoutly. It was an indescribable presence, an infinite majesty that forced people to kneel.
“The Gate of Gods and Demons has opened!” The old man from Wuyou City murmured to himself as he knelt on the ground.

“The Gate of Gods and Demons has opened!” In Water Screen City, numerous powerful beings inside and outside knelt on the ground, too afraid to move.
“The Age of Gods and Demons has arrived!” Within the Netherworld, those elders also knelt devoutly on the ground, their faces filled with excitement.
“The Age of Gods and Demons has come once again!” Across the entire continent, several hidden places simultaneously saw figures emerge and float in midair, gazing toward the source of darkness. In the next moment, they knelt in reverence.
At this moment, across the entire continent and around the source of darkness, every supergod-level powerhouse was moved, feeling that majestic aura. Everyone was shocked, sensing a faint command—and that sacred presence.
Above Dark Moon City, after thunderous roars, the sky began to crack under everyone’s astonished eyes. A gap appeared, gradually widening like an eye, eventually forming a gate-like structure!
The gradual transformation left countless people on the ground in awe. This miraculous scene witnessed the arrival of a new era.
The gate took shape gradually—a majestic door tightly closed, shining with golden light. Two statues of war gods stood on either side, and the intricate patterns above the door exuded an aura of dignity and reverence, inspiring worship.
With a rumbling sound, accompanied by thunder, the closed gate began to open slowly, giving a sense of reality. A beam of golden light emerged, followed by two more, eventually merging into one. Amidst the roaring sounds, the gate finally opened completely, filled with golden light.
Then, another unimaginable scene unfolded: from the open gate, a intense beam of golden light shot forth, following the white light that connected heaven and earth toward the ground—aimed at Rod!
“Ah…” Lucy and the others cried out in surprise, but since they already knew something, they weren’t too worried.
Staring intently at Rod, they saw the golden light vanish the moment it touched him, merging into his body. His severely injured body miraculously began to recover at a visible pace.
At that moment, Rod, still unconscious, felt as if he were in a warm ocean, utterly comfortable. He let out a contented hum.
Soon, he felt his mental energy, combat spirit, and injuries fully restored to their peak.

Yet, it was not over. In an instant, the abnormalities reappeared, accompanied by a piercing pain. His blood boiled, making his body feel scorching hot.
Ah… Even in a coma, Rod couldn’t help but scream in agony.
“Big brother!” Hearing Rod’s screams, Lucy and the others were shocked and shouted loudly.
“Don’t move. This is the critical moment—we must transform our bodies. Only after that can the divine essence merge in. There must be no mistakes, or all our efforts will be wasted!” The Wolf King stopped those who tried to rush forward, speaking in a deep voice with a complex, envious expression on his face. This was a rare opportunity for body transformation—the most comprehensive kind, available only once. Once a Divine King’s body was transformed, no one else would ever get such a chance again. It was a privilege exclusive to Divine Kings, a glory only they could enjoy.
“Really?” Aida asked doubtfully.
“If you don’t believe it, go ahead!” The Wolf King didn’t explain further, focusing instead on Rod in the distance.
Aida, Lucy, and the others had no choice but to wait anxiously.
At that moment, Rod felt as if he were in a boiling ocean. First, every cell in his body seemed to be splitting and reassembling, with excruciating pain spreading to every corner. After what seemed like an eternity, things improved slightly, but then his blood burned as if on fire, the heat unbearable. Then the pain spread to his internal organs, meridians, and finally to his bones and bone marrow! His screams were incessant, his cries heart-wrenching. Rod rolled on the ground, sweat dripping down in large drops, his face pale. Yet, the pain forced him out of his coma. His agonized screams moved everyone present.
Seemingly guided by some unseen force, Rod didn’t resist but continued to cooperate.
After over an hour, when Rod felt utterly exhausted, everything finally stopped. It then progressed to the transformation of his combat energy, which was much better. Without the previous pain and suffering, Rod got a chance to catch his breath!
The transformation lasted two full hours before the golden light gradually faded, signaling its success! This was just the beginning; the real climax had yet to unfold.
Behind them, Lucy and the others breathed a sigh of relief, waiting quietly.
Rod, too, was reminded to sit cross-legged, awaiting the most critical moment.