Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 303

Chapter 303: Chapter300-The Legacy of Two Legendary Gods
“So, you’re Owen? You dare to speak such bold words with this level of power?” Loki, filled with fury, extended one of his sharp, hairy spider legs like a spear, tearing through the void and locking onto Owen’s head. He intended to kill him in one strike!

The attack was sudden and extremely ruthless.

Loki had heard about Owen’s deeds, especially as a servant of the heavens. He had long been waiting for an opportunity to settle the score with Owen, and now that one presented itself, he was determined to wipe him out.

However, Owen remained calm, his expression indifferent, completely unmoved by the incoming attack.

Seeing this, Loki instinctively sensed something was wrong. He quickly extended his perception, only to discover an extremely radiant light shining in front of Owen.

Under this light, all the darkness was purified.

A terrifying energy wave spread at lightning speed, instantly reaching Loki.

Loki’s face turned pale as the radiant light, like countless golden needles, pierced deeply into his body!

Infinite light!

At this moment, the true form of the God of Light, Apollo, appeared, unleashing his most powerful technique.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The piercing sound of golden light slicing through the air rang out.

Caught completely off guard, Loki screamed in agony as the golden beams riddled his body with countless holes, leaving him bleeding profusely.

The once arrogant and overbearing aura he exuded quickly faded, and he suffered unprecedented damage.

“Apollo, you’ve gone too far! The heavens have been watching this place!” Loki roared in anger.

His confidence earlier had stemmed not only from his formidable strength but also from the power of the heavens backing him over the years.

He believed he could fight the gods here for an extended period.

Most importantly, he had been certain that the God of Light, Apollo, wouldn’t appear in person.

That’s why he had dared to act so boldly.

Even if he failed in his mission, he had been confident in his ability to retreat safely!

But to his dismay, Apollo’s true form had actually shown up!

Facing Loki’s enraged outbursts, Apollo, now fully merged with his projection, responded calmly, “And so what if they’re watching? After today, I will go to the heavens myself.”

Realizing that Apollo had truly manifested here, Loki dared not linger.

He spewed out a torrent of black venom, corroding the void and twisting space, and then quickly fled the scene.

The Lord of Stars, War Goddess, and God of Light did not pursue him.

Their focus remained on maintaining the cosmic projection in the sky.

Summoning the ancient gods was paramount.

Once their alliance was established, they could settle the score with Loki later.

Now that Loki’s interference had been dealt with…

The figures Owen had glimpsed earlier—

Thor, the God of Thunder!

Poseidon, the God of the Seas!

The Goddess of Flames!

The Angelic God!

…

One by one, they began to appear.

Their overwhelming auras filled the void, causing ripples of energy to sweep across the heavens.

The ancient gods had gathered!

As they surveyed their long-lost surroundings, the ancient gods, including Thor, felt the power surging within them, stirring their spirits with battle readiness.

“We’ve returned!”

Some of the gods took deep breaths, feeling as though they had been reborn, savoring the unique air of this place.

At that moment, gazing upon these renowned ancient deities like Thor, cheers erupted from various factions across the Continent, Middle Earth, and Demon Realm.

These ancient gods were the ancestors who had founded many of their forces!

“Welcome back, Lord Thor!”

“Welcome, Goddess of Flames!”

…

The voices echoing from various regions shook the heavens.

The Lord of Stars surveyed the assembled gods and spoke slowly, “Welcome back, everyone. This is our era’s last chance.”

“This time, we fight to the death!”

“To the death!”

The ancient gods raised their heads toward the heavens, roaring with earth-shattering fury!

Some gods, however, looked on with complex emotions, as they noticed that some of the shadows had not returned.

Clearly, their return had been hindered by various obstacles.

With each attempt, fewer gods answered the call.

Owen watched these awe-inspiring yet tragic ancient gods with a mix of reverence and sadness.

This Millennial Cataclysm was particularly brutal.

He couldn’t help but wonder—after the coming battles, how many of these gods would survive?

Leslie, who had been observing Owen’s changing expressions, tightly grasped his hand, her gaze resolute.

“From now on, I’ll be by your side,” she said. “No matter what happens in our fight against the heavens, we’ll fight to the end!”

“We’re in this together!”

Her voice was firm and clear, without any attempt to hide her words. Nearly every deity present could hear her declaration of loyalty.

In that moment, the somber atmosphere was broken, and many of those around couldn’t help but look at Owen with envy.

To have someone so deeply devoted and supportive—a wife like Leslie—what more could a person ask for in life?

And Leslie was not only exceptional and beautiful but utterly devoted.

It was a rare fortune to even meet such a woman, let alone receive her unwavering love!

As the envious glances continued, Owen squeezed Leslie’s hand and said firmly, “We’ll face whatever comes together.”

Seeing the tenderness between them, Rachel sighed. If only Owen loved her that way.

She had feelings for Owen, but it seemed that, while Owen liked her, it was only as a good friend.

But she truly loved him.

Now, as Owen and Leslie grew closer, while she silently wished them happiness, she also felt that her own hopes of being with Owen were slipping further and further away.

Ahem!

The Lord of Stars cleared his throat, snapping everyone back to reality and away from the spectacle of Owen and Leslie’s affection.

Everyone’s attention returned to the Lord of Stars.

“Everyone, this time our situation is likely to be the most difficult. Be prepared and leave no regrets behind.”

Hearing this, everyone understood what the Lord of Stars meant.

The chances of success in this rebellion against the heavens were still slim.

Before the final battle, they would be given some time to resolve any lingering matters and then focus all their energy on the fight ahead.

Thor and the other gods took deep breaths, then said their farewells to one another.

Some gods wished to return to the forces they had once founded, to leave their legacies behind.

Others intended to visit their descendants, carrying their bloodlines.

For many, this was their last hope.

Still, some gods remained, having neither family nor lingering ties to the world.

The Lord of Stars, War Goddess, and God of Light stayed in the Star Realm. They opened bottles of wine and shared drinks, raising their glasses to honor the fallen gods, toasting the dead.

The God of Light, meanwhile, gazed at the ethereal Spatiotemporal Anchor.

“She hasn’t returned yet… Has something gone wrong?” the Lord of Stars asked, noticing the somber look on the God of Light’s face.

The God of Light looked toward a soft, graceful figure standing before him, a shadowy image of his daughter—a being who was also an ancient god.

The Goddess of Beauty, Venus!

“She’s encountered some difficulties, but with her cleverness and strength, she will return.”

The Lord of Stars nodded. Before Owen appeared, the Goddess of Beauty, Venus, had been their chosen leader for the next era.

After all, she was not only powerful but remarkably gifted!

“Her temporary absence may not be a bad thing. I have a feeling that this time, the heavens are stronger than ever, while our numbers dwindle,” the God of Light said with some sadness.

“We might fail, but how will we know if we don’t try? Besides, we still have Owen and Venus—they will carry our hopes,” the Lord of Stars said, his tone carefree.

The other ancient gods who hadn’t left looked curious upon hearing this.

They had always known Venus was destined to be their future leader.

But why was Owen also considered a leader?

And why did it seem like the Lord of Stars valued Owen even more than Venus?

For a moment, many eyes turned toward Owen.

Owen himself was stunned. Although he had overheard the Lord of Stars discussing him, he hadn’t expected to be so suddenly named as one of their future leaders!

This was the leader of the rebellion against the heavens, an incredibly crucial role!

Sensing the gods’ confusion, the Lord of Stars briefly recounted Owen’s past deeds, which immediately provoked gasps of astonishment.