As he was carrying out the Destruction of the World, Zorn was also rapidly absorbing Spiritual Essence and Time Essence to raise his own Level.

About half a year after the Divine War began.

The Evil Gods had obviously realized they could no longer just sit idly by and await their doom.

They immediately began to mobilize a vast number of Heroic Spirit creatures, launching a large-scale Heroic Spirit war against the Black Star Divine Kingdom.

But Ossirion was clearly prepared for a large-scale Heroic Spirit war.

He directly mobilized a large number of "Calamity Court Heroic Spirits" to garrison this world.

Although the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom and the Jade Realm were currently engaged in a massive Heroic Spirit war, it was still possible for him to dispatch a portion of the Heroic Spirits for defense.

A portion of the Holy Crown Heroic Spirits, along with a vast number of Upper Rank Heroic Spirits, poured into the Black Star Divine Kingdom to mount a defense. Combined with the gods taking turns to garrison and counter-attack, there was no problem in securing the Black Star Divine Kingdom.

While carrying out the Destruction of the World as part of the Evil God Calamity, Zorn also began to gather "Calamity Evil Spirits" and convert them into his own "Calamity Heroic Spirits."

This was also an indispensable part of becoming a Divine Spirit.

The Heroic Spirit war between the two sides continued.

In the second year of the Heroic Spirit Divine War.

Zorn was promoted to Level 18.

In the fourth year of the Heroic Spirit Divine War.

Zorn’s Level increased to Level 19.

In the 8th year of the continuous Destruction of the World, Zorn’s Level successfully reached Level 20.

Level 20 was the peak for a Holy Crown Demigod.

He was now only a single step away from the Legendary Tier.

Zorn remained calm and composed, steadily advancing the war of Destruction of the World while solidifying his Demigod Level. His strength grew with each passing day.

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[Time·Evil Spirit Wizard] [Demigod]

Level: 20 (62%)

Tarktos’ Hand (Ancient God Forbidden Technique): Level 9 (85%)

Rift: Ancient God’s Curtain Robe (Ancient God Curse): Level 8 (22%)

Space-Time Disaster Thunder Echo (Ancient God Curse): Level 8 (15%)

Calamity Rune Magic Ring: 455

Upon the gently surging Steam Crystal Wall, Zorn silently reviewed the results of his cultivation over the past twelve years of the Divine War.

After reaching Level 20, one-third of the Energy in Zorn’s body had already transformed into Lower Rank Calamity Divine Power.

Every wisp of black Divine Power contained a terrifying destructive force. Casually unleashing a single blast of the Power of the Evil God could plunge an entire city-state into death, madness, and mutation.

Of course, a simpler way to destroy a city-state was to pour a massive amount of Divine Power into the Ancient God’s Hand. A single strike could easily annihilate a massive Extraordinary City-State with millions of people.

Such were the methods and power of a Level 20 Peak Demigod.

His three great Ancient God Curses had also grown substantially. Tarktos’ Hand, in particular, was about to reach the peak of Level 9.

And Zorn had long since invested a large amount of Cosmic Essence into it.

’If Tarktos’ Hand reaches Level 10, the increase in its power will be utterly ridiculous.’

’After all, even for the Ancient Gods, most of their Ancient God Curses remained at the Level 9 standard.’

’Ancient God Curses at Level 10 and above are exceptionally rare.’

’After all, something like Cosmic Essence is just too uncommon.’

’But a Level 10 Ancient God Curse isn’t my limit. With the continuous sacrifices from numerous major factions, my supply of Cosmic Essence is growing by the day. A Level 12, Level 13, or even a Level 15 Ancient God Curse is possible.’

’According to the trajectory of Cosmic Law, after Level 10, each level increase for an Ancient God Curse boosts its power by at least three times.’

’The high upper limit of the Ancient God Curses is one of my trump cards. I must cultivate it well.’

’Also... once this wave of the Divine War is over, I can apply to the Divine Kingdom for my Holy Crown Ancient God Curse.’

Both Holy Crown and Legendary beings could master one additional Ancient God Curse.

And upon reaching the Divine Realm, a Divine Spirit could create their own Ancient God Curses.

Of course, being able to create one was one thing; whether the created Ancient God Curse was powerful was another matter entirely.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Zorn turned his gaze toward a distant location in the Cosmic Time Magic Net.

’The last Evil God Believer World is about to be completely subjected to the Destruction of the World.’

’Over the past ten-plus years of continuous investment, a considerable number of Extraordinary Clans skilled in developing Extraordinary Worlds have settled in these hundred-some worlds to live and multiply.’

’These worlds are now gradually coming under the dominion of the gods of the Black Star Divine Kingdom.’

’At the same time...’

Zorn’s gaze fell upon the Evil God Worlds and Divine Kingdoms outside.

’Those Evil Gods have also been drastically weakened.’

’It’s about time we had an opportunity to attack the Evil God Divine Kingdoms.’

Three months ago, Abigail had wielded her Legendary Holy Sword in a fierce battle against the Dark Ice Evil God who had launched a Surprise Attack on her before.

Although her opponent wielded a Gun-type Divine Artifact, it had been greatly weakened.

And over the past dozen or so years, Abigail’s Level had also reached Level 20.

Furthermore, her Holy Crown Holy Sword had been forged into a Legendary Holy Sword seven years ago.

In that battle, Abigail was completely victorious.

Although those shameless Evil Gods attempted to launch another Surprise Attack on Abigail, she was prepared. She instantly entered Zorn’s Cosmic Time Magic Net and escaped.

This left the Evil Gods who had tried to ambush her fuming with impotent rage.

After making all the necessary preparations, Zorn sent a voice transmission directly to Ossirion through the Cosmic Magic Net.

"Lord Ossirion, this last world has been completely cleared."

"It’s about... time to begin the final Divine War!"

Ossirion, who had been sitting quietly in cultivation, abruptly raised his head and looked in Zorn’s direction.

He thought for a moment, then said.

"In that case!"

"Let the final Divine War begin."

Immediately, the sound of Ossirion’s voice swept across the entire Divine Kingdom.

"Everyone!"

"The final Divine War here is about to begin."

"All forces, assemble!"

As Ossirion’s voice swept across the entire Divine Kingdom, everyone stopped what they were doing. Whether they were Transcendents in secluded cultivation, Divine Spirits and Legendary beings in closed-door training, or those carrying out official duties, they all ceased their work. They began to converge on the Stone Hall.

"In the past, a decent-sized Evil God Divine War would last at least a thousand years."

"A war of attrition lasting two or three thousand years was even possible."

"This time was just too fast. It’s only been a little over a decade, and we’ve already wiped out the outer Evil God Worlds."

"It really was astonishingly fast. Forget the damned Evil Gods, even I’ve barely had time to process it."

"Heh heh... if we take down those Evil God Divine Kingdoms this time, it’ll be a monumental achievement."

"I heard our methods this time were so ruthless that the Evil Gods have fallen into despair."

"Some Evil Gods have even secretly contacted us."

"Shhh... that’s a classified matter. Even though we don’t know which Evil Gods have defected, you can’t just go around talking about it."

"I know, I know. I was just mentioning it."

...

’Finally... is it time for the final battle?’

As Abigail, who was nurturing her Legendary Holy Sword, stood up, the potent power of the Ancient God Sword Curse surged within her. However, she brought it under her perfect control in an instant.

She gazed toward Zorn’s location.

While her own progress over the past dozen years had been astonishing, she could sense that the power of the Demigod, Zorn Corick, had also increased by a shocking amount.

The same was true for Sigmund.

After recalling the many details from the important Divine War council held half a year ago, Abigail hurried toward the Stone Hall.

This final Divine War had to be won in one fell swoop, completely annihilating those stubborn Evil Gods.

As for the Evil Gods who had already secretly defected, they would coordinate with them from the inside.

As for whether those defecting Evil Gods might betray them... that wasn’t important.

After more than a decade, the astonishing progress of the "Destruction of the World Trio" had drawn the attention of the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom’s upper echelons to just how formidable the situation here was.

The Divine Kingdom’s support for this front was now far greater than ever before.

And after more than a decade of preparation and gradual encroachment, they now had the confidence and the strength to win this Divine War.