The old lady held the offerings in her hands, several incense sticks still burning on the ground, pleading with them, "Great Thunder and Lightning Deities, please forgive our sins! From this day forward, we will offer daily incense and bows, present offerings, and pray that you two deities will calm your thunder and lightning and restore peace to our human world!" "Hah! Hah! Truly, we are afraid now! Afraid!" The power of thunder and lightning was controlled remotely by the Thunder and Lightning Deities in the heavenly court—naturally, the thoughts and intentions of the energy mirrored those of the deities. With pride and confidence, the thunder and lightning energy strode toward the elderly lady offering incense and kneeling in prayer, intending to take the offering. Yet, before reaching her, its feet were suddenly caught and pulled down by the hidden hanging hooks embedded in the ground. "Ah! Oh my!" The thunder and lightning energy was pulled to the ground. At that moment, swiftly, the two Dragon Balls within Gao Liang—particularly the Celestial and Earthly Dragon Balls—arrived, radiating immense power. In a short while, they completely subdued the thunder and lightning energy, who had been completely unprepared. The Dragon Ball energy absorbed the lightning energy. This left the Thunder God and Lightning Goddess at the Heavens utterly astonished. Who dares consume our very energy? Hurry! Go immediately to the scene! The Thunder and Lightning Goddesses soared through the clouds, and soon spotted Gao Liang standing atop a giant shield. "By heaven! It's this newly ascended deity, Gao Liang—heard to be quite formidable, even the Emperor of Heaven fears him!" The Thunder God was stunned, clearly intimidated. Yet the Lightning Goddess turned to him and scolded, "You're a true coward! Don't underestimate our capabilities. Previously, we employed remote energy attacks; this time, however, it's a close-range assault—our power will double. I believe, no matter how skilled Gao Liang is, he won't escape this blow! Hah!" "Lightning Goddess, you're indeed superior! Excellent! This time, we'll combine our close-range attacks to defeat Gao Liang and eliminate him. Only by doing so can we secure our unshakable status in the Heavens! Hah! Then, the Emperor himself will bow to us, and we shall enjoy endless splendor and prosperity "Lei Gong laughed so arrogantly. The Thunder Mother, with a sinister expression, twitched slightly and turned to Gao Liang, her face filled with hatred. She gritted her teeth and said, 'Gao Liang, you're going to die!' Hearing their exchange, Gao Liang looked them straight in the eyes, clenched his hands into金刚 fists, and roared, 'Come on! All of you come on! The power of thunder and lightning is nothing special!' The Thunder Mother, deeply afraid of being underestimated, burst into furious rage. Pushed by her intensity, Lei Gong also drew out his own strongest move. Together, they formed a powerful alliance, determined to eliminate Gao Liang. Battle! Battle! Battle! It's a crucial battle! A battle to the end! A final battle! A decisive battle that will determine the winner! A battle that will decide the fate of heaven! In Gao Liang's heart, there was only one character—this very character: 'battle!' The great battle had begun. Indeed, Lei Gong and the Thunder Mother were no ordinary beings; they truly possessed the power to reach the heavens. Otherwise, why would so many gods and people be so afraid of their might?" A lightning bolt surged from the east, striking directly to the earth's farthest point. A thunderclap erupted from the heavens, shaking the cosmic sky. United in strength, they combined their power, striving to extinguish Gao Liang. Yet Gao Liang stood unshaken—whether he lived or died, he would die with dignity, with honor. The brutality of the Thunder God and the Lightning Goddess, driven by their desire to eliminate Gao Liang and consolidate their status in the heavenly realm, to secure their own prosperity and glory, completely disregarded the fact that the earthly world could not withstand their might. Without intervention, the entire world would face utter devastation. When the Thunder God and the Lightning Goddess unleashed their power, the entire world wept. China, the United States, Japan, France—every heart across the globe tightened with anxiety. An unprecedented global catastrophe had arrived—one more severe than the Wenchuan earthquake in China, more devastating than Japan's nuclear crisis, and even more catastrophic than Indonesia's tsunami. This disaster would be colossal, truly capable of erasing the world. Gao Liang embodies justice and responsibility. He has ascended to divinity not merely for himself, but for the entire world—vowing to halt this unprecedented great catastrophe. If I do not step forward, just as Zhao Fuzhong once rebelled against humanity and society, aiming to destroy the world, then, despite my relentless efforts, fierce resistance, and relentless strategic maneuvers, I would have ultimately failed. Now, once again, it is time for our protagonist, Gao Liang, to shine, to engage in a battle not just with nature, but with the supernatural—Thunders and Lightning Deities. Gao Liang cannot allow the Thunders and Lightning Deities' ruthless plans to succeed. That is why disasters of lightning and thunder have been spreading across the globe recently. Though the people on Earth broadly label these as natural disasters, Gao Liang knows well that humanity still cannot fully comprehend this complex world—the true culprits behind these events are precisely the Thunders and Lightning Deities, who have been deliberately causing various calamities and troubles for human society's sake. This time, Gao Liang will not stand by—he will act with unwavering righteousness. The entire world needs our protagonist, Gao Liang, to carry it. Otherwise, the world will perish, utterly destroyed. "Come! Come! Attack me! Strike me down!" Gao Liang stood upon the colossal shield, addressing the Thunder and Lightning Deities in the sky, his face unwavering with fear. The Thunder and Lightning Deities cackled scornfully, saying, "Gao Liang! Your hour has come! On this day next year, you shall be sacrificed!" Gao Liang gave a light sniff, responding, "Is that so? Then let's see who will prevail this time!" While the Thunder and Lightning Deities launched their powerful, unified assault, Ying'er, though not physically beside Gao Liang, sensed the overwhelming force pressing down upon the earth like a mountain, threatening to obliterate everything. It cannot be allowed. If this force continues to strike the ground, not only will Gao Liang be destroyed—but the entire world will be extinguished by lightning. I must stop. Ying'er was at Gao Liang's home, in the room where they had shared a residence together. Close the door and begin your cultivation. "Great Spirit Shield! Great Spirit Shield! I summon you with the miraculous, divine-level powers of the universe! Now is your moment to shine! You must withstand powerful lightning attacks—hold on! Though you are currently weak, you must face them bravely! Remember: be courageous—for the sake of Gao Liang, and for the sake of all humanity!" Ying'er channels the energy throughout her body. After her dual cultivation with Gao Liang, her internal energy has become abundant and full. As Thunder God and Lightning Mother launched their relentless, frenzied assault, an unexpected occurrence took place. The Gigantic Shield suddenly began to spin vigorously, and our high-lighting, unprepared, tumbled off its surface.