Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Chapter 301: Chapter298-Darkness Never Dies, Light Never Fades



Owen's gaze soon fell upon a series of star-like entities suspended in the starry sky, each glowing as brightly as the sun.

They were pockmarked and incomplete, bearing the scars of fierce battles.

On these stars, the lingering shadows of ancient gods could still be seen.

Each of them was roaring, fighting to the death, their fierce struggle seeming as vivid as if the battle against the heavens had just taken place before his eyes.

However, the passing of time had eroded their figures, making their faces difficult to discern. Yet their heroic spirit was still palpable.

These were the ancient gods who fought in the celestial wars.

A brief glance was enough for Owen to recognize most of these figures.

Thor, the God of Thunder!

Poseidon, the God of the Seas!

The Goddess of Flames!

The Angelic God!

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Though only shadows, Owen, with his knowledge from the original anime, could identify these gods and their legendary histories of battling against the heavens.

That glorious, tumultuous history!

Although much of it had been forgotten by the world, recalling it still stirred a sense of awe and reverence.

Leslie and the others, though unfamiliar with many of the figures, were deeply moved by the imposing aura and the majestic bravery exuding from the shadows.

These were the warriors and heroes who had fought for humanity!

Following the Lord of Stars, they reached the central region of this starry battlefield.

The remnants of brutal combat were even more evident here. The twisted space resembled crumpled paper, and faint crackling sounds could still be heard as it strained to smooth itself out.

The ground was scarred with countless craters, and the remnants of [Order] chains still lingered, leaving traces of their influence, causing the natural flow of rain to reverse and ascend back into the sky.

As they ventured deeper into the heart of the battlefield, Owen suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on a white-robed figure standing with his back to the world. His heart began to race with shock.

The Lord of Stars and War Goddess both looked at Owen.

Every mage who entered this starry realm was usually stunned by the sheer devastation of the scene. Yet Owen had remained composed until now, when his expression finally shifted upon seeing the white-robed figure.

"You know him?" the Lord of Stars asked, surprised.

Owen nodded, then shook his head. "I've heard of him, but I've never seen him in person. I didn't expect to encounter him here."

"The legendary God of Light, Apollo," Owen said, his voice tinged with awe.

At these words, everyone's heart skipped a beat, as though they had just heard something unbelievable.

All eyes turned toward the white-robed figure.

The God of Light, Apollo!

He was the light in the darkness!

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Where darkness never died, light never faded!

This ancient being had once been one of the main forces against the heavens, an immortal, indestructible god. Even when exhausted and fallen, he would only resurrect with even more terrifying power!

He was a fearsome presence from the previous era. Many had heard whispers of him, but only as myth and legend, as that history was too distant.

No one had expected to see him here!

Madelyn, Rachel, and the others were utterly dumbstruck.

Could that really be the God of Light?

Given what they had heard of his past, it now seemed entirely plausible.

Even though the heavens led the Millennial Cataclysm to extinguish all who defied them, a god like Apollo, the most terrifying deity of the previous era, could very well have survived!

As countless eyes widened in amazement, Owen suddenly noticed that the white-robed figure was merely a shadow.

Yet even as a shadow, he radiated an aura of extreme light, illuminating the dark cosmos, making it brilliant.

Even their injuries began to heal rapidly in the presence of this radiant energy, infused with abundant life force.

At that moment, the God of Light, Apollo, slowly turned to face them.

His bright, star-like eyes paused briefly on Owen.

"You are quite interesting," Apollo said, nodding slightly to Owen before sending a unique ripple of energy toward him.

As the energy reached Owen, his body's chaotic aura surged, as though it had encountered some dreadful force.

But the next moment, the energy transformed into pure light and vanished without a trace.

The oppressive feeling Owen had felt briefly, as if under immense pressure, now seemed like nothing more than a fleeting illusion.

Seeing the God of Light take such interest in Owen, the Lord of Stars and War Goddess exchanged smiles before stepping forward to stand before him.

The three of them engaged in brief conversation, mainly sharing the latest intelligence, before the focus shifted back to Owen.

"Owen's talent and strength are unfathomable. The successful sealing of the Four Great Forbidden Zones is largely thanks to him," the Lord of Stars said gravely.

"If we fail this time, I propose that the leadership passes to Owen. His talent far surpasses ours, and more importantly, I cannot see his future. He doesn't belong to this timeline..." The Lord of Stars spoke with a serious expression.

The God of Light remained silent for a moment, then nodded. "Very well, but that is the worst-case scenario."

The Lord of Stars and War Goddess both nodded in agreement. "The time of the Millennial Cataclysm is drawing near. It's time to gather the other gods scattered across time and

space!"

"Let's begin then. It's been a long time since we've seen our old friends," Apollo said with a smile. Even though he was only a shadow, he looked exactly as he had in life.

After confirming their plan, the Lord of Stars surveyed the shadowy figures surrounding them. Then, a dazzling light burst from his brow, like an exploding sun.

The radiant light spread out like a tidal wave, engulfing everything within and beyond the

starry realm.

For a moment, all the onlookers could see nothing but blinding white. When their vision cleared, they found that the terrifying stellar energy had shot into the sky, forming a slowly

rotating cosmic image.

Although the image of the universe was small, it seemed to be a microcosm of the entire plane. As it spun, a strange resonance echoed from within, crossing both time and space.

As this resonance spread, the fading shadows of the ancient gods began to solidify, as though they were coming back to life!

Seeing this, the War Goddess focused on the rotating cosmic image, compressing mana into pure [Order] in her palm. A moment later, she sent it flying into the cosmic image. Immediately, with the War Goddess's power added, the phantom universe merged with the scattered light, seemingly reversing time itself. Behind the cosmic image, an ancient clock

appeared, ticking backward!

Ding-ding-ding!

The sound of the clock's reverse echoed crisply, reverberating through every corner of the void, like a war drum summoning the lost gods of distant times and spaces!

In an instant, the entire plane trembled!

In Middle Earth, across the Continent, and even within the Demon Realm, the strong felt this

tremor and raised their heads toward the ancient Star Realm.

From the Star Realm, they could all sense an overwhelming power stirring to life!

"The Millennial Cataclysm is upon us. They have returned!"

"This is the last chance of this era. Who knows what the final outcome will be?"

Countless ancient beings hidden in the shadows whispered among themselves, their gazes piercing the boundaries of space and time to witness the happenings within the Star Realm.

At this moment, under the gaze of countless eyes, the ephemeral shadows in the Star Realm were beginning to solidify, preparing to emerge from another dimension!

Owen felt his blood surging with excitement. When these gods returned, the battle against the heavens would be a clash of legends!

Leslie, however, wasn't focused on the shadows. Instead, she was staring at the core of one

particular star.

She sensed that deep within that star lay a unique power.

Without the support of this power, even with the immense strength of the Lord of Stars and

the War Goddess, such a world-defying feat would have been impossible.

As the shadows grew stronger, their aura reaching its peak, it suddenly stopped.

Owen narrowed his eyes. "As expected, the heavens couldn't sit still any longer."

Though it seemed like a sudden change, Owen had anticipated this.

After all, the heavens would not allow these gods to return so easily.

The Lord of Stars and War Goddess remained calm, clearly expecting this outcome.

It was impossible to hide the gods' return from the heavens. "Since you're here, why hide in the shadows?" Apollo scoffed, his brilliant light instantly dispelling the darkness that shrouded the void.