Hades left the Dark Realm for the fourth time, and with this departure, it seemed that everything had settled. He had learned everything he wanted to know.
However, Hades was still very clear that there were some things Erebus and Nyx, the ancient god couple, had not fully disclosed. As for the reasons? What exactly were they hiding? He couldn't guess, but he was certain that they had definitely hidden other things. This wasn't surprising; sometimes, hiding something wasn't unusual.
At the very least, although he had reclaimed his origin, could he really achieve victory against his invincible father, the Titan God-King? This was uncertain. Given this, it was natural to hold back some information or keep everything under wraps. Hades didn't find it strange at all.
"Hades!"
Hades returned to the Underworld, where Hypnos and Thanatos, the twin gods, were waiting silently for him, bowing respectfully.
Hades glanced at the two gods calmly and said, "What is it?"
Hypnos hesitated slightly before speaking, "Lord Hades, in the Underworld, my brothers and children are sleeping and gestating, but they lack the essence of the Underworld..."
"Lead the way," Hades said indifferently.
"Yes!"
There was no need for Hypnos to say more. He led Hades to another part of the Underworld, and with the passage of time, they arrived at the depths of the Underworld.
Hypnos raised one hand, and divine power emerged. A dark purple light blossomed, followed by the appearance of a phantom space connecting to another small world within the Underworld.
The Dream Realm!
In the Dream Realm, Hypnos' brothers or children, the Dream Gods, were gestating.
Hades, Hypnos, and Thanatos stepped into the realm calmly, with Hades showing no emotional fluctuation, as if he didn't care about these matters. He simply walked in quietly.
This world was constructed from dark purple webs, giving an impression of being both dreamy and bizarre, as if spiders were weaving enormous webs here.
Within these webs, shadows were slowly gestating, gradually coming into being over time.
Hades raised his hand and flicked his fingers, infusing the power of the Underworld King into the scene. The previously stagnant shadows resumed their gestation.
Thump! Thump!
The sound echoed like a heartbeat, responding to everyone present, hinting at the future developments.
Hades spoke calmly, "With the infusion of the Underworld King's power, they will gestate anew. Just wait patiently."
"Thank you, Lord Hades!"
Hypnos knelt on one knee respectfully, his eyes showing joy.
Dream Gods!
3000 Dream Gods!
The Dream Gods were very special. They were both Hypnos' brothers and his offspring. How so? This involves Nyx.
When Nyx was nurturing these children, she borrowed Hypnos' sleep laws, resulting in the birth of these 3000 Dream Gods. This is one way to put it. But is this the core?
Not entirely. The Dream Gods, known as the Oneiroi, were named by Nyx. Like the Moirai representing the Four Goddesses of Fate, Oneiroi is a collective term. However, this deity couldn't be nurtured or born.
Nyx found it strange. After Hypnos created the Dream Realm and placed the Oneiroi there, the Oneiroi split into 3000 Dream Gods, forming them through Hypnos' sleep laws.
This is the origin of the 3000 Dream Gods. Therefore, these 3000 Dream Gods can be called Hypnos' brothers or his offspring.
Alternatively, separating Oneiroi and the 3000 Dream Gods is also appropriate. Oneiroi is Nyx's child, and the 3000 Dream Gods are Hypnos' children. This description seems quite fitting.
Hades, after leaving the power of the Underworld King, said calmly, "Let them gestate here. Over time, in millions of years, they will be born."
"Yes!"
Hypnos and Thanatos bowed their heads respectfully.
The three gods left the Dream Realm. With the matter resolved, there was no need to waste time here. As for the Dream Realm having issues? That's unlikely. This place is in the deepest part of the Underworld.
Now, Hades is the Underworld King. Combined with the Dream Realm's barriers, it's unrealistic to think anyone could break in.
Moreover, given the current chaotic situation, with Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus having reclaimed their origins, the mythological world is almost in complete turmoil.
Who would have the mind to come to the Underworld and trouble the Dream Realm? That's simply impossible and unrealistic!
Just let them gestate quietly. Hades thought for a moment, then opened his hand, releasing a glow representing the laws of sleep.
In Hades' hand, as the sleep laws flowed, beautiful lights formed, creating dark purple glowing butterflies fluttering throughout the Underworld.
Death Butterflies!
In the Underworld, they bring death, and are a type of beast or demon that seeks out the deceased. This description is quite fitting.
For Hades, this was very calm. Creating such creatures with his sleep laws was very easy.
In the future, the Death Butterflies would guard the Dream Realm. They aren't very powerful, but Hades left a safeguard in them. If any god tries to cause trouble, he would know immediately.
After that, he could deal with those troublemaking gods.
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