Rules (2)

BOOM!

The God of Order barely deflected it, only for Yun Lintian to appear behind him, having used the spear as a distraction.

"Rule three," Yun Lintian whispered. "The attacker always moves first."

His palm struck Tian Gui's spine, injecting chaos into the pure Order energy.

"ARGH!" Tian Gui screamed — a sound no one had ever heard from the rigid god. His perfect silver robes wrinkled asymmetrically.

Hei Xuan cheered. "That's it! Break his—"

RIIIP!

Space tore open as twelve golden-armored warriors descended — Yang Chen's elite Solar Guard.

"KILL THEM ALL!" Yang Chen roared.

The reinforcements charged—

Only for Ping Heng to finally intervene.

"Enough."

The God of Balance clapped once.

BOOOOOOM!

Every combatant froze mid-motion - except Yun Lintian and Tian Gui, who were locked in their own battle of wills.