The Underworld, created by Hades, had no set entrance like an Underworld Gate, so one had to leave from where they entered. However, upon returning to the Underworld, Hades suddenly remembered something.
It seemed...
Maybe...
If Hades recalled correctly, there were other methods to enter the Underworld. After each piece of Underworld Armor was created, Hades would send it to the surface for repeated enhancements. This method brought benefits and also allowed him to leave through the Dark Stars.
This meant the seal was ultimately meaningless!
Realizing this, Hades didn't feel any urgency. Even if he had to break the seal head-on, he could still manage.
In an instant, Hades appeared at the top of the World Tree, looking down at the 108 Dark Stars circling its crown. He opened his hand, and threads of divine power began to manifest. Along with them, the king of the 108 Golden Apple Trees also appeared.
Dark Stars + Golden Apples = ???
This was a question, and Hades had some bold ideas. However, it was just a thought, and whether it could succeed was uncertain.
Nevertheless, Hades decided to try. According to his plan, if successful, the Dark Stars would undergo another transformation.
As Hades gradually integrated the kings of the 108 Golden Apple Trees into the 108 Dark Stars, a radiant light began to emanate from the stars. As the master of the Dark Stars, Hades could feel them gradually mastering a second law.
The Law of Sealing was the inherent law of the Dark Stars from their creation.
And! The Law of Devouring belonged to the Golden Apples. These were unique divine artifacts created by Gaia, the Earth Goddess. Hades had collected the kings of the Golden Apple Trees and was merging each one into the Dark Stars.
If the Dark Stars could master the Law of Devouring and combine it with the Law of Sealing, it would result in a significant transformation.
As Hades merged the Golden Apples with the Dark Stars, a dazzling golden light erupted, competing with the dark purple glow. However, over time, the dark purple light gradually consumed the golden light. During this process, Hades intervened to ensure the golden light's laws were not entirely devoured.
This process took nearly three thousand years. When the golden light finally disappeared, a smile appeared on Hades's face. He had succeeded. The Dark Stars perfectly absorbed the Golden Apples, mastering the Law of Devouring.
Law of Sealing + Law of Devouring = ???
Hehehe...
This was truly astonishing. Hades whispered softly, "Finally, it's done. According to my initial plan, this step's success is crucial for everything that follows. Additionally..."
"World Chains," Hades murmured. "The power of the five World Chains is also vital. If these powers are further integrated into the Dark Stars..."
Hades was cultivating the Dark Stars into a unique divine artifact, essential for his future plans. While this was crucial, it was only the first step. The success of this step was the most important.
Returning his thoughts to the present, Hades left the Underworld. However, he did not return to the Heaven-Earth-Man Seal Barrier. Having taken the king of the Golden Apple Trees from the far west, there was no need to go back.
He had many tasks to handle. Even if he needed to return to the far west again, lowering the Titans' attention towards him was crucial for now.
Hades was not afraid of them. As long as his father, the Titan King, and the strongest man, Hyperion, did not intervene, even the Twelve Titan Gods couldn't do much against him.
Still, he had many things to accomplish before the end of the Titan War. These tasks required swift action without wasting time.
In summary, now was not the time to rest. Once the Titan War ended, there would be countless opportunities for rest, but not now.
Hades quickly left, having many matters to address. Through the Dark Stars of the Tian Kui Star, he exited the Underworld, leaving the Heaven-Earth-Man Seal Barrier behind. This would buy him some peace for a short while.
Outside the Heaven-Earth-Man Seal Barrier, Helios, Atlas, and Perseus felt something odd. Hades's divine power had completely vanished, and the three gods frowned. What was going on?
"This..." Helios pondered. "Why has Hades's presence completely disappeared?"
Atlas and Perseus shook their heads. Although they were not simple-minded brutes, they couldn't figure out the situation either.
Helios contemplated the strange occurrence. The seal barrier was unbroken, crafted by Coeus himself. There shouldn't be any issues.
The three gods were deep in thought when a divine power signal called them away. Their duty was done; dealing with Hades was no longer their concern.
As the three gods departed, a shadow formed from divine power appeared, whispering, "Hades, have you returned to your created divine kingdom, or have you already left?"
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