Lin En had learned through various channels that his request for the Death Sovereign to resurrect his family, followed by his stay at Mount Hades, likely for water law cultivation, had become a topic of interest.
"Is this kid brave or just plain dumb?" Bone Main God chuckled coldly. If it were him, he would have simply let an avatar escort his family back to the material plane. Why take the risk with a Main God avatar?
"A Main God badge offered on a silver platter – I'd be a fool to refuse it."
After a quick assessment of risks and rewards, Bone Main God decided to make his move. He wasn't naive; he considered the possibility of Lin En's ploy to lure him into a trap.
But so what?
They were both mid-tier Main Gods. After two hundred million years of growth, he had hit a plateau in his strength. Even if Lin En was exceptionally talented, a mere millennium of divine plane creation and sudden enlightenment wasn't enough...
At worst, they'd be evenly matched; neither could kill the other. And as for the risk of outright offending Lin En? Compared to the chance of taking down a mid-tier Main God, it was a risk worth taking.
"Lin En, welcome to the Underworld. Let's catch up when you're free!"
Lin En feigned concern, even using the Death Sovereign as a threat. It was all part of his act, making it look more authentic. Otherwise, the logical reaction would have been to flee upon Bone Main God's approach. But Lin En wasn't about to do the hard work for someone else's gain.
With no hesitation, the next instant, a clone emerged from his soul space – a high-tier death deity!
Selena shivered, grasping the truth, and exclaimed, "So, you've been preparing all this time over the past thousand years!?"
"Killed by that new Main God in one strike!"
In Lin En's domain, time froze for an imperceptible moment, enough to determine the fate of life and death for a Main God.
Lin En grinned, "I've even assimilated a Main God badge; now I have two Main God avatars!"
Lin En felt guilty, apologizing to his family, "I'm sorry for keeping this from you and the kids. I just didn't want to worry you."
Swiftly, a sword infused with Main God power, defying the odds, pierced through the fleeting vulnerability in willpower from an impossible angle!
"What..."
Focused on the Main God badge, they overlooked the bigger picture. This was a mid-tier Main God badge.
The Death Sovereign bit her lip, her emotions complex. She realized she couldn't fully understand Lin En anymore.
"Success!"
"What? You've slain a Main God?"
Feeling stable and solidified in his power.
"Main God!"
"You really play your cards close to your chest, kid!"
Bone Main God, vanquished!
Only his Main God badge, emitting a gray aura of death, floated out, quickly snatched by Lin En.
The scene reversed dramatically, catching everyone in the Underworld, including the Death Sovereign, off guard.
In barely half a second, the Underworld Main Gods grasped the situation, igniting a storm of discussion.
With a swift strike, Lin En's sword burst with power, penetrating Kursk's skull. The force shattered his body and the Main God badge, erasing his soul in an instant.
Lin En humbly smiled, gesturing towards Selena, "This is my wife, Selena!"
True talent and power, born from the essence of blood and soul.
In an unforeseen twist, Kursk, momentarily regaining consciousness in the face of death, met an unfortunate end.
"Sigh, it's tragic to see a Main God perish so soon after ascending," Lin En mused, feeling a touch of soul fatigue from using 'Time Stop'. The payoff, however, was substantial. With the assimilation of a second Main God badge, his strength skyrocketed, a reward that far outweighed the exhaustion. Thankfully, Kursk wasn't of any extraordinary race or possessing a Main God Artifact-like physique, or else even 'Time Stop' might not have guaranteed a swift kill.
Amidst this whirlwind of events, Lin En's soul melded with the newly acquired Main God badge, evolving and reshaping his very being.
A moment of hesitation crossed her face, but she chose not to intervene.
Noticing Selena's displeasure, Lin En quickly explained, "Sorry for keeping this from you and the kids. I just didn't want to cause any unnecessary worry."
"Tick tock…"
"I'm sorry, but I'm busy right now. I need to meet with the Death Sovereign."
As Kursk's icy, murderous gaze bore down on him, Lin En stood unflinching. Kursk's movements came to an abrupt halt, frozen in time along with his soul, thoughts, and power. Lin En seized this brief lapse in willpower - a fatal flaw in the face of a Main God.
For Lin En, this gap was as wide as between a peak demon and an ordinary one. Armed with his divine ability, he was poised for a decisive strike.
At this moment, a grey-haired figure in a grey robe emerged from Lin En's soul space, radiating an intimidating aura, a stark contrast to that of a mere deity.
But it was too late.
The moment Lin En drew his sword, Kursk's fate was sealed.
Lin En's quick reflexes led him to secure an object drifting through the space rift. He effortlessly caught it, his instincts kicking in at the right moment.
At that moment...
Unnoticed by the other Main Gods, this scene played out in complete silence.
The Death Sovereign, taken aback, was left contemplating Lin En's strike, which seemed impossibly peculiar.
"Oh my, the Bone Main God has actually fallen!"
"…"
Through telepathy, Lin En introduced Selena, "This is my wife, Selena."
Kursk's confidence crumbled as he underestimated Lin En, who remained composed and ready. As Kursk closed in, Lin En saw the perfect opportunity to turn the tables.
"Die!"
Lin En was prepared for this moment. He knew the chance to lure a Main God into a fatal mistake was rare and fleeting. A defensive strike would not bear the same stigma as a premeditated hunt in the Main God realm.
Regardless of the astonishment among the Underworld Main Gods, Lin En didn't waste a moment. The swift defeat of Bone and assimilation of his Main God badge occurred in a heartbeat. Lin En then hastened towards the plane transfer array, his speed surpassing all expectations.
Watching this unfold, the Death Sovereign muttered in annoyance, "That kid sure knows how to make a swift exit, leaving me with the aftermath."
Upon Lin En's return, Hannah, the plane's guardian, knelt in reverence.
Lin En's years of deep cultivation and battle insights had equipped him with powerful techniques, though not yet perfected, they proved effective for the moment.
Selena, filled with both excitement and shock, urgently sought the details, "What exactly happened here?"
Upon seeing the Sovereign, Selena respectfully greeted her, understanding the weight of such an encounter.
The Sovereign, momentarily puzzled, murmured in realization, "Ah, I didn't know this young one had a wife."
Lin En, slightly bemused, replied, "Is it really that surprising?"