The Ultimate Power is a formidable force, but it comes with immense risks. One misstep could lead to disastrous consequences. Because of this, Hades didn't hastily attempt to grasp it.
It's similar to how the Five Ocean Gods handle the Black Sea Law inherited from their father. They know it's an incredibly powerful law, but they can't fully control it, and that's the fundamental issue.
Hades left the Dark Realm again, setting aside the matter of the Ultimate Power for now. He embarked on a new journey to the Star Realm, not just to retrieve the Cosmic Furnace.
Of course, the Cosmic Furnace was a minor concern. The main goal for Hades was to enhance his divine power and truly reach the level of a God-King.
Next, the Titan War was about to begin. If issues arose during the Titan War, it would be a significant problem.
Thus, Hades couldn't afford to be careless. He had to handle everything meticulously and cautiously to avoid numerous subsequent problems.
In the upcoming Titan War, without the power of a God-King, one wouldn't even qualify to participate. Hades was well aware of this.
Star Realm!
As Hades returned to the Star Realm, he was filled with a sense of nostalgia. Every time he came to the Star Realm, he experienced tremendous growth, whether it was retrieving the Demon Star or the World Tree taking root and sprouting.
Time passed, and over the years, Hades unknowingly progressed to his current state. He didn't linger but headed straight for the deeper parts of the Star Realm.
For Hades, the phrase "seeking wealth in danger" was a guiding principle. Reaching this point, if he backed down out of fear, it would be disgraceful.
Moreover, Hades was never a god who feared taking risks. He was rational rather than emotional, which made him understand clearly when to take certain actions. This was crucial.
Sometimes, while letting things take their course could lead to further advancement, choosing this path could result in significant issues later.
Laziness and inertia were detrimental. For any god, the first sign of complacency or laziness would lead to continued lethargy. At that point, without the opportunity to strive, everything would become meaningless.
"However..."
Hades concealed himself in the Star Realm, thinking to himself, "I mustn't be too hasty. Although wealth is found in danger, proper preparation is still necessary."
As always, Hades was rational rather than emotional. He understood that his actions, while risky and life-threatening, were never wrong. Even though there was danger, the potential rewards were immense.
Yet, regardless of the potential rewards, thorough preparation was essential to prevent unexpected incidents. This was also crucial.
Soon, Hades reached the edge of the Star Realm. However, he didn't rush to the Crystal Wall System, as an accidental encounter with a wandering Outer God could result in an unknown death.
Hades returned to the Underworld, quietly restoring his state, divine power, and everything to their peak condition.
"???"
The Twin Gods were puzzled. They didn't understand what Lord Hades intended to do.
Mephistopheles, full of resignation, muttered, "Lord Hades, you don't need to rush. Take your time and proceed steadily. The future is incredibly bright. There's no need to be so hasty."
No kidding. Observing Lord Hades' path, Mephistopheles realized that Hades was heading straight for the Chaos Sea. There was no need to guess.
Although Mephistopheles didn't know what Lord Hades intended to do, approaching the Crystal Wall System and facing the Chaos Sea was extremely dangerous.
It's obvious even with closed eyes and a knee-jerk reaction.
As the saying goes: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
This was the situation with the Crystal Wall System and the Chaos Sea. Mephistopheles saw no need for such a life-threatening move by Lord Hades. Such actions, though potentially yielding immense rewards, could also result in failure.
"Sigh!"
Mephistopheles, filled with thoughts, eventually sighed in resignation. He decided to leave the Contract Hell to persuade Lord Hades. Regardless, as a subordinate god, he should try to dissuade him.
Mephistopheles was genuinely loyal to Hades now, not just because of the divine heart but also because he saw the hope of further advancement through Hades.
For gods, promises of artifacts or divine items were meaningless. If you can make me stronger, I'll serve you loyally. The hope of further advancement was what ensured absolute loyalty from gods.
Elysium.
Hades slowly opened his eyes from his throne and calmly said, "Mephistopheles, come in."
The door to the Underworld opened, and Mephistopheles stepped out, kneeling respectfully. "Lord Hades! You..."
"Mephistopheles." Hades interrupted, "I understand your concerns, but you should also know that the Titan War is imminent. Only by seeking wealth in danger can we truly move forward in this Titan War."
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