Seeing through Ego's thoughts, Luo Bai couldn't help but tease him.
However, Ego didn't respond. Instead, he seemed intent on sending Luo Bai away as if nothing had happened.
After all, this was his planet. Expelling an unwanted guest shouldn't be difficult.
But soon, he realized something was wrong.
With a casual wave of his hand, Ego gathered the blue divine energy, instantly forming a space portal.
The next second, Luo Bai was teleported away.
But—
A golden portal lit up in the same spot, and Luo Bai reappeared as if nothing had happened.
"..."
Ego fell silent.
He tried again—same result.
The moment he sent Luo Bai away, Luo Bai returned.
After two failed attempts, Ego finally realized something was seriously wrong.
It wasn't easy for someone to enter his planet in the first place. Without his permission, no ordinary being should be able to come and go freely.
This planet was his domain.
Within his own domain, Ego was all-powerful.
Yet, despite that, he still couldn't stop Luo Bai from teleporting back at will??
This was ridiculous.
Initially, Ego had doubted whether Luo Bai truly possessed "fairy power."
But now… he was beginning to believe it.
One thing was for certain—
Even if Luo Bai didn't have fairy power, he was definitely not an ordinary human.
If this man interfered with his plan to unite with his son, it would be a huge disaster.
Frowning, Ego finally spoke, "What do you want?"
Hearing that, Luo Bai looked displeased.
"God Ego, that's a strange question. You were the one who invited me in—so why are you asking me what I want?" Luo Bai shot back.
"......"
Ego remained silent.
After a long pause, he finally explained, "I'll admit, I originally wanted to absorb your power."
"But now that I think about it, my son's situation is more important."
"I'm a little busy right now, and I don't have time to deal with you. So, I'll give you a chance—if you leave now, it's not too late."
Clearly, Ego was trying to persuade Luo Bai to leave voluntarily.
But—
Ego wasn't human.
He was a god.
For countless years, he had been accustomed to looking down on others from above.
So his so-called "persuasion" sounded more like pity.
Like a god showing mercy to a mere mortal, offering them a chance to live.
Luo Bai was not pleased with that attitude.
"God Ego," Luo Bai said mockingly, "didn't you just claim to be a god? So why do you suddenly sound scared at the mention of fairy power?"
"I'm just a human. What are you so afraid of?"
The moment he heard that, Ego's expression changed.
As if those words had hit a nerve, Ego instantly became agitated.
"Afraid? I'm a god! What do I have to be afraid of?!" Ego roared.
"Do you even understand what divine power is, boy?! It's an unparalleled force!"
"Do you really think you can stand against the power of a god?"
"Even if you do have fairy power, so what?! Fairy power needs time to grow! But divine power doesn't!"
"As long as I unite with my son, I can rule the entire universe!"
"The power of the gods will reshape all the planets in existence into my planets!"
Ego's voice echoed across the planet, his rage undeniable.
His arrogance and superiority complex were on full display.
For a being as conceited as Ego, questioning his strength was the quickest way to get under his skin.
And sure enough—
Luo Bai had barely muttered a few words, and Ego's composure shattered.
He had even blurted out something ridiculous—
That fairy power was nothing to fear.
Hearing that, Luo Bai raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? You really think your divine power can defeat fairy power?" Luo Bai asked.
Ego scoffed coldly. "Fairy power is just a rumor. There's no proof it even exists."
Luo Bai finally understood.
"You've never seen it before, have you?" Luo Bai said with a smirk. "Well then—let me show you."
The moment he finished speaking, his smile disappeared.
The next second—
A black energy surged out from Luo Bai's body.
In an instant, it engulfed the entire space.
Ego's expression changed.
Sensing the shift, he immediately tried to counterattack.
But before he could even make a move—
The fairy power started devouring his divine power.
Fairy power was a dominant force.
Once it targeted another energy, it didn't just absorb it—it overpowered it.
Ego's divine power could also absorb energy, but it required time—a slow, gradual process.
Fairy power, on the other hand?
It didn't absorb—it devoured.
It was ruthless.
It was as if the divine power was being swallowed whole.
And Ego—
Was helpless against it.
Ego didn't even have a chance to fight back before most of his strength was devoured by the fairy power.
Ego: "..."
He was stunned.
The once-arrogant Ego suddenly changed his expression and blurted out, "I admit it! The power of the gods is indeed no match for the power of the fairies. Please, let me go! I'm begging you!"
The speed at which his attitude shifted was even faster than Luo Bai flipping through a book.
Seeing this, Luo Bai couldn't help but tease, "God Ego, I actually liked your arrogant attitude just now."
Ego: "..."
What a shameless bastard!
What kind of freakish ability is this damn fairy power?!
With just one attack, half of his life's efforts had gone to waste.
Almost all the energy he had absorbed over the years had been swallowed up in an instant.
Now, forget about ruling the universe—even if he merged with his son, it wouldn't be enough to recover his lost power.
At first, Ego had only heard rumors about fairy power but had never seen it firsthand.
Now that he had witnessed its terrifying might with his own eyes, his arrogance had completely vanished.
His attitude had taken a sharp turn—he had become much more… obedient.
"Actually, this is all just a big misunderstanding," Ego said quickly. "I think we can talk things over. I sincerely apologize for my previous actions."
He could already tell—
If Luo Bai continued like this, he might end up losing his entire planet.
To survive, Ego decided to beg for mercy.
His plea did have some effect. Luo Bai retracted his fairy power.
Only when he saw Luo Bai withdrawing his energy did Ego finally let out a sigh of relief.
However—
At that moment, Luo Bai suddenly spoke:
"Don't get me wrong—I'm not letting you go by taking back my fairy power."
"I just want to develop sustainably... so I'll be absorbing your divine power little by little."
Luo Bai's voice was casual, but the words made Ego's heart drop.
"Just like how you wanted to use me for my power," Luo Bai continued with a smirk. "Oh, right—what was it you said before?"
"You wanted me to be a power bank, right?"
Luo Bai chuckled.
"Well… looks like I won't be the power bank anymore."
"How about you take that role instead?"
He spoke so nonchalantly, yet each word struck Ego like a thunderbolt.
Ego's eyes widened as he suddenly realized something.
The power of the fairies requires energy to grow.
Luo Bai had set his sights on him from the start.
So that was the real reason Luo Bai entered his planet—to absorb his divine power.
Ironically, it was the exact same thing Ego had planned to do to Luo Bai.
He had thought Luo Bai was his prey.
But all this time…
He was the prey?!
I…?!!!
Ego's face twisted, but he quickly forced a smile.
"No problem! I'd be more than happy to provide you with energy!" Ego said, taking a deep breath.
He pulled the corners of his mouth into a grin—though it looked more like he was on the verge of tears.
He continued, "It is my honor that you've taken an interest in my power. I am willing to provide you with divine energy—anytime you need it. As long as… you let me live."
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