Bubbles emerged in the black mud, burst, and gradually formed a layer of black mist that covered the surrounding area.

With a wave of his hand, the God of Light created a whirlwind that swept away all the black mist.

However, in the next moment, the dispersed mist quickly gathered again.

It was exactly as he had expected...

This outcome did not surprise the God of Light.

From prior encounters, he realized that, although these strange black substances were not powerful compared to his own strength, what they formed — whether giant humanoid monsters or mist — was extremely difficult to destroy.

Furthermore, this substance possessed a strong assimilation capability, the divine energy he had released earlier was gradually absorbed by the black substance.

As resolving these black substances became a major problem, the God of Light decided to ignore them.

Killing Shirley and the others who controlled the black substance was a wiser choice.

The God of Light wanted to kill Shirley and her allies, but Shirley and her allies also wanted to kill him.

While the God of Light attempted to disperse the black mist, Shirley and the others had already begun their attack.

The first to advance was Alice.

Throughout their centuries of confrontation, Shirley knew Alice's power well.

Although she only used ordinary and direct strikes, each attack was extremely destructive.

Moreover, her body seemed entirely immune to injury, as even after many tests, Shirley had not found a way to hurt Alice.

So, it was more appropriate for her to lead the charge.

"My perception has also been affected by the black mist..."

When Alice entered the ten-meter radius, the God of Light finally sensed her presence.

For a god like him, this was not a pleasant experience.

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"But to advance so directly... How reckless!"

The God of Light and Alice collided with their fists, creating a powerful shockwave as their bodies briefly froze at the impact.

Then, Alice's body was thrown back.

This time, the God of Light seemed to have a slight advantage.

If only Alice could learn combat techniques...

Shirley sighed internally.

Unlike the God of Light, Shirley had full control over the black mist and could follow every movement, ready to attack or retreat at any moment.

But for now... it wasn’t her turn to act.

"Ah!!!"

Right after repelling Alice, Rosamund charged with her spiked club, aiming at the God of Light's head, while Karina moved to strike from behind.

"Die!"

Unlike previous attacks, Karina's claws were now covered by a dark green energy, the essence of her inner curse.

After Shirley restored her body, Karina was able to fully master this cursed energy.

The God of Light raised two shining barriers, one on each side, blocking the attacks.

Upon impact, Rosamund's barrier began to freeze, while Karina's produced a loud friction noise.

These were their original powers, amplified by the black substance, allowing them to even damage divine barriers.

It was not advantageous for him to remain here...

The God of Light dissolved his barriers and flew up, trying to escape the black mist.

"Stop him!"

Realizing his intent, Shirley immediately gave orders.

Above, Sylvia and the sisters Zola and Zoe, aerial combat specialists, were waiting.

Sylvia spread her wings, dropping countless feathers that turned into sharp blades and advanced toward the God of Light.

At the same time, black particles infiltrated the feathers, increasing their impact.

The sisters Zola and Zoe joined the attack, flying in "8" patterns as their black and white trajectories intertwined and expanded.

The "8" filled with light spots resembling eyes, firing energy beams and mixing with the feathers that attacked the God of Light.

A barrage of attacks struck his protective barrier, forcing him downward.

"Nico, Norma!"

Below, the Tree Princess and the Mermaid Princess were waiting.

Water and vegetation merged, and thick vines wrapped around the God of Light, constricting him like a massive prey.

"You...!"

The God of Light's voice emerged from within the vines that bound him.

He roared in anger, and a burst of white energy destroyed the vines, pushing even the black mist away.

"You want to die so much? Very well, I'll send you to death!"

He raised both hands, charging dazzling light spheres, and aimed at Nico and Norma.

But the others would not let him act so easily.

Finally, Tiffany and Luna, who had been hiding, joined the scene.

Tiffany, being a spirit, and Luna, an undead, made a powerful combination.

Luna, armed with a large decapitation saw, was surrounded by Tiffany, who expanded into a translucent form, shielding her like armor.

"Die!"

The God of Light launched the energy spheres, but Luna intercepted the attack, using her saw as a shield.

Concerned, Shirley concentrated more black particles around Luna to strengthen the defense.

Finally, the spheres collided with Luna's decapitation saw, which began to descend slowly under the pressure.

The first round of the confrontation between Shirley and her allies against the God of Light had come to an end.

Neither side was injured, and if the battle continued, it would favor Shirley and her companions.

However, as a god, how could the God of Light possess only this much power...