Chapter 414: I'm Here
As Ōtsutsuki Aoshe's firm attitude became clear, someone among the crowd suggested, "Lord Aoshe, since we're determined to go to war with Uchiha Dali, and the so-called 'False God' faction seems to have the same goal, why don't we cooperate with them?"
The "False God faction" he spoke of naturally referred to the Celestial faction.
After all, the two factions stood opposed to one another.
In the eyes of those from Aoshe's faction, the Ōtsutsuki who called themselves Celestial Gods were nothing but false gods.
Hearing this, Ōtsutsuki Aoshe's heart stirred. He nodded slightly. "That's not a bad idea. I was already considering the possibility of joining forces with them… but I'm not sure…"
He trailed off mid-sentence.
After all, the Celestial faction was their mortal enemy.
Even though they now faced a common foe, it was hard to say whether those stubborn zealots would agree to cooperate with them against Uchiha Dali.
Seeing their leader's hesitation, another clansman immediately volunteered. "Lord Aoshe, I'm willing to act as envoy and make contact with the False God faction to see whether they're open to an alliance!"
They were all members of the Ōtsutsuki clan; no matter how deep their grudges ran, they wouldn't immediately try to annihilate each other.
But when it came to Uchiha Dali, things were different. That man would literally devour them for energy.
So, naturally, he preferred the safer task of approaching the Celestial faction for talks.
"Very well. Go, and return quickly!"
"All units, prepare to activate the hyperspace teleportation array!"
Ōtsutsuki Aoshe issued his orders to everyone present.
The hyperspace teleportation array could instantly send a target anywhere in the universe—saving them the trouble of long and time-consuming travel.
Tens of thousands of elite Ōtsutsuki immediately sprang into action. Before long, the grand formation was constructed.
But just as they were about to activate it and send the volunteer to the Celestial God Realm, a figure suddenly appeared before them.
The seven-colored light surrounding that person instantly gave away his origin.
That radiance was the signature effect of a hyperspace teleportation array—and the newcomer was unmistakably another member of the Ōtsutsuki clan, from none other than the Celestial faction.
"A man from the False God faction?"
Everyone turned toward the intruder.
Even Ōtsutsuki Aoshe himself was taken aback.
They hadn't gone looking for them yet—yet the other side had come first.
...
In the previous battle, Uchiha Dali had obtained vital intelligence from both Ōtsutsuki Shoushi and Ōtsutsuki Hishiki.
But he hadn't acted rashly afterward.
Instead, he wandered through nearby star systems, using his Observation Haki to search for any remaining Ōtsutsuki.
He had three goals: to eliminate potential threats, to absorb their energy and strengthen himself, and to reclaim the Ten-Tails beasts in their possession.
After all, the Ten-Tails were formidable weapons—massive sources of energy capable of devouring entire planets.
Yet, after searching for quite some time, Uchiha Dali found nothing.
Within the range of his perception, every trace of the enemy had vanished.
Clearly, they had all fled.
Finding their whereabouts now would be nearly impossible.
So, he decided not to waste any more time. He would head straight to the Celestial God Realm.
That place—its location and structure—he already knew, thanks to the memories he had extracted from Hishiki and Shoushi.
Just as he was about to depart, a sudden light flashed in his mind.
He paused.
The light turned into a vivid vision—and within it, he saw a vast space filled with countless Ōtsutsuki gathered together.
Among them stood two towering figures, greater and more imposing than all the rest.
He recognized one of them: the Ōtsutsuki King who had once appeared before him as an illusion and issued a warning.
The supreme leader of the Ōtsutsuki Celestial faction.
As for the other, his height and bearing were nearly identical.
Uchiha Dali's eyes narrowed. That must be the leader of the rival faction—the head of Aoshe's camp—Ōtsutsuki Aoshe himself.
At that moment, he saw the two clasping hands, their apparent reconciliation complete.
Realization struck him immediately.
And then, the vision—his glimpse of the future through Observation Haki—faded away.
"So, the two factions have decided to unite against me."
"That will make things… a bit more interesting."
With a faint smirk, Uchiha Dali vanished into the void.
...
Aoshe Realm.
Ōtsutsuki Aoshe and the Ōtsutsuki King of the Celestial faction had finally reached an agreement.
Both sides decided to temporarily set aside their past grudges and cooperate to deal with Uchiha Dali.
And just as they sealed their alliance—Uchiha Dali arrived.
His sudden appearance in the divine realm stunned everyone.
Neither Aoshe nor the Ōtsutsuki King had expected him to come to them.
"This brat has guts! You actually dared to come here on your own?" the Ōtsutsuki King growled, eyes gleaming coldly.
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Uchiha Dali replied, a faint, mocking smile tugging at his lips.
"Well said, Uchiha Dali!" Aoshe's voice thundered. "Since you've come to deliver yourself, let's settle our grudges once and for all!"
"Oh? And who might you be?"
"What makes you think you're qualified to say that?" Uchiha Dali asked, his tone laced with amused disdain.
Aoshe's eyes widened.
He instantly understood that Dali was trying to provoke him—to unbalance his composure.
"Hmph! Uchiha Dali, neither of us is so easily fooled. Spare me your petty tricks!"
"Come then! Let's see what you've got!"
"Oh, I already have."
Uchiha Dali spread his hands and gestured behind them.
Perplexed, Aoshe and the Ōtsutsuki King turned to look—followed by countless Ōtsutsuki warriors.
In that instant, Uchiha Dali shot upward into the air, moving faster than they could react.
He now hovered above the vast ranks of Celestial faction elites.
Coincidentally, the two armies stood in perfect formation—Celestial faction in front, Aoshe's faction behind.
It was the perfect setup for a divided strike.
Without hesitation, Uchiha Dali unleashed his Divine Devour and Refine Technique.
Before the elites below could even react, the energy within their bodies was already being drained away—most of it in an instant.