The three Cyclops brothers, known as the gods of forging, are undoubtedly the most powerful forging deities in the Greek pantheon. However, does this make them invincible? Not necessarily. They still have room for improvement, and the potential for progress is vast. The path of the forging gods is one that, as long as you continue down it, you can always make advancements.
For the Cyclops brothers, their need lies in forging one divine artifact after another. This is the only way they can further improve.
But divine artifacts are not easily forged. The materials, timing, location, and harmony—all these factors must align perfectly. Otherwise, no matter how confident the Cyclops brothers are, even if you give them a pile of junk, it would be fortunate for them to forge something of fine quality. They can't turn junk into top-tier divine artifacts. This is simply unrealistic.
At this moment, the Cyclops brothers are intently focused on the gradually forming divine artifact before them. Their three eyes shine with extreme excitement.
Yes, a top-tier divine artifact like this, once the Cyclops brothers absorb its essence, will enhance their path as forging gods, which is of utmost importance to them.
"Hades!" Lei suddenly shouted, "Heart's blood! You must use heart's blood. Other divine blood can't quench and sharpen this artifact."
"Alright," Hades quietly nodded. A drop of dark purple blood, representing his essence as the god of the underworld, began to surface.
Hades, already pale, looked even more ghostly now. This was no joke. Losing heart's blood was extremely draining and exhausting for him. For ordinary gods, it could take countless ages to recover a drop of heart's blood. Even for Hades, with the support of the World Tree, it would still take hundreds of thousands of years to fully recover.
At this moment, the heart's blood floating above Yomi's River of Death gradually merged into the divine artifact. Instantly, boundless darkness enveloped the entire Underworld. This might sound paradoxical, but the darkness seemed to radiate light, shrouding the entire Underworld.
All beings in the Underworld, whether living or dead, knelt on the ground, respectfully blessing the birth of their king's divine artifact.
"It's born!"
"Wonderful!"
"Indeed!"
The Cyclops brothers were so excited they could hardly contain themselves, shouting madly. Before them, as the light gradually faded, a seemingly ancient, pitch-black divine sword appeared. Its hilt was shaped like outspread black wings. Beyond this, there were no other colors to be seen.
Darkness was its only hue. This divine sword, forged from the Underworld, darkness, and night divine stones, and countless rare treasures, bore a very simple name: Underworld Sword!
Hades extended his hand, and with a resonant sound, the Underworld Sword flew into his grasp. Just holding it made him feel like he had become a god who controlled everything.
The immense divine power within it told him he could sever anything, he could devour everything.
However, Hades knew that if he truly did this, he would be drained dry by the Underworld Sword instantly, completely turning into a husk.
The Underworld Sword, forged from the divine stones of the Underworld, darkness, and night, and countless rare treasures, contained a single law: the Underworld. This sword belonged solely to Hades. Even if others obtained it, they would be unable to use it, making it meaningless. Just like the true artifacts belonging to the twelve Titan gods; even if obtained, they were useless.
The Cyclops brothers had seriously warned that true artifacts were exclusive to the twelve Titan gods and their mother. Outsiders using them would meet disastrous ends.
Hades quietly sensed the divine power of the Underworld Sword, gradually suppressing the feeling of invincibility it brought. This overwhelming feeling was due to the sword's immense power.
The Underworld Sword was absolutely loyal to Hades. However, if Hades couldn't fully wield its divine power, it would be another matter entirely.
In short, the Underworld Sword was too powerful. With his current divine power as the god-king, Hades could only harness a small portion of its power. The rest remained untapped.
But as the saying goes, "I may not need it now, but that doesn't mean I can do without it." Over time, he would gradually be able to fully wield its power. Until then, it was crucial to have it.
Hades hadn't expected the forged Underworld Sword to possess such terrifying power. He had thought it would at most be on par with true artifacts, but now...
"The Underworld Sword," Hades' voice was calm yet weak, "seems to possess power far beyond true artifacts."
"Indeed!" Lei nodded excitedly, "This Underworld Sword is not just a true artifact. Or rather, it should be called a great treasure, akin to those held by the ancient gods and prototypes of all divine artifacts in the mythological world."
"However..." Dian shook his head, continuing his elder brother's words, "Hades, your divine power is not enough to fully wield the Underworld Sword's power. Therefore, the Underworld Sword is more of a growing artifact. When you ascend to the ancient gods' level, it will become a great treasure."
"Until then..." Dian pondered, "My advice is to be cautious. Though you are the master of the Underworld Sword, if you can't control your inner desires, unleashing all its power could be disastrous."
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