In the Blood Garden, Kanji had already traversed the treacherous path to reach his destination. The air was thick with an uneasy atmosphere, as if the garden itself sensed his presence and quivered in response.
Helix, standing amidst the Blood Garden, suddenly sensed a disturbance behind him. He turned around to find himself face to face with Kanji. The air grew heavy with tension as they locked eyes.
Helix's eyes widened in surprise as he finally laid eyes upon Kanji. The mission given to him by the Omni God to seal away Kanji from existence had led him to this very moment.
"So, you are Kanji," Helix said, his voice calm yet filled with determination.
Kanji, his gaze unwavering, asked Helix, "Who are you?"
Helix, recognizing the importance of the encounter, replied, "I am Helix, sent by the Omni God, to seal you away from existence."
Kanji's eyes narrowed skeptically as he asked Helix, "Are you another god?"
Helix nodded, confirming Kanji's question. "Yes, I am a god, God of Underworld."
Kanji summoned his weapon, Kurai Kesshō Buki, and responded, "I've fought many gods, and I've heard rumors about unique gods hunting me."
Helix bristled at the revelation, realizing that Kanji was well-informed about the intentions of the gods seeking him out.
Helix knew that he couldn't underestimate Kanji's abilities and knowledge. He tightened his grip on his own divine weapon, preparing for the inevitable confrontation.
"You seem well-informed," Helix said, a hint of caution in his voice. "But that knowledge won't save you from your fate."
Kanji chuckled darkly, his grip on Kurai Kesshō Buki tightening in response to Helix's words.
"My fate, you say?" Kanji sneered. "I make my own fate."
Helix, determined to fulfill his mission, unleashed his Demonic powers, the air around him crackling with dark energy. He aimed a barrage of attacks at Kanji, trying to overwhelm him with his onslaught of power.
As Helix fought, he continued to attack Kanji, explaining the difference in their abilities. "Normally, when a being ascends to the level of Emperor, they gain a thousand skills. But as a High-level Unique God, I possess a million skills," Helix boasted.
Kanji, countering the attack, used his dark aura to create numerous clones of himself. These clones materialized on all sides of Helix, encircling him with a multitude of replicas of Kanji.
Helix, surprised by the sudden multiplication of his adversary, quickly shifted to a defensive stance. He observed the surrounding clones, attempting to discern the real Kanji among them. The air crackled with tension and anticipation as he prepared to confront the unexpected army of Kanji facsimiles.
Kanji, standing amidst the swarm of clones, relayed his purpose to Helix. "I'm here for the immortality lifespan pill," he stated firmly. "If you don't get out of my way, I will have no choice but to eliminate you."
Helix, his expression resolute despite the threat, was unwilling to back down. He knew the importance of preventing Kanji from obtaining the immortality lifespan pill. He tightened his grip on his weapon, preparing for the upcoming clash with Kanji and his clones.
"I can't let you have it," Helix retorted. "That pill's existence is a mockery of the balance of life and death itself. I won't allow it."
In a swift move, Helix managed to entrap Kanji with Hell chains, catching him off guard. The chains, seemingly made of otherworldly fire, bound Kanji tightly, restraining his movement and momentarily neutralizing his offense.
Helix, seeing Kanji bound by his hell chains, smirked slightly. He stepped closer, his voice laced with a hint of triumph.
"Those chains are made of fire from the pits of my realm. They won't let go easily," he said, regarding Kanji with a mixture of confidence and condescension.
Helix, seizing the opportunity, continued to taunt Kanji. "You know, I've heard countless tales about your abilities, the unstoppable Kanji. But here you are, ensnared by my hell chains. Seems like the rumors exaggerated your power," he said, his tone dripping with mockery.
Despite being bound, Kanji maintained a calm demeanor, his eyes glowing crimson in response to Helix's words. He returned the taunt with a sardonic smile.
"Oh, you think you've got me pinned down," Kanji retorted, his voice low and filled with an underlying defiance. "But if you think this is my end, you're sorely mistaken. Welcome to the depths of my soul."
Kanji, drawing on his own power, invoked a technique reminiscent of Helix's Hell chains. "Dark chain," he muttered, as ominous tendrils of dark energy materialized around him.
With a burst of energy, Kanji unleashed the chains, engulfing Helix in a twisted coil of dark matter. There was a brief moment of resistance, but in a matter of seconds, Helix found himself being drawn into Kanji's soul, his essence and powers being absorbed.
As Kanji's Dark chain enveloped Helix, the God of Underworld found himself pulled into the depths of Kanji's soul. The process was swift and disorienting, leaving Helix powerless and trapped within the confines of Kanji's spiritual domain.
With Helix's presence now contained within him, Kanji felt a surge of accomplishment. He straightened and stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the Immortality Lifespan pill that lay before him. His hand reached out, grasping the pill, and a satisfied smile played upon his lips.
Kanji emerged from the portal, returning to Zhīshān Mountain where Kiana and Zyqnax waited patiently. The girls' eyes widened upon seeing him, relief and anticipation on their faces.
"Welcome back, Master" Kiana spoke, her voice filled with a mix of awe and concern.
"We've been waiting for you," Zyqnax added, a hint of worry in her tone. "Is everything alright?"
Kanji nodded, a smile playing on his lips as he spoke "Everything's fine. I've got what I have been looking for."
As Kiana busied herself preparing the evening's meal, Zyqnax turned her attention to Kanji. Curiosity piqued, she approached him and posed the question, "Where did you go, Master? We've been worried about you."
Kanji responded to Zyqnax's question, casually mentioning that he had traveled to the realm of hell to negotiate some business deals. However, he made sure not to reveal the true nature of his trip, omitting any mention of the Immortality Lifespan pill that now lay concealed in his possession.
Zyqnax nodded thoughtfully, absorbing the information given by Kanji but sensing there was more to the story than he was letting on. She decided to press further, her voice filled with both concern and curiosity.
"What kind of business deals were you handling in the hell realm, Master? It must have been quite serious for you to travel there personally."
Kanji reassured Zyqnax, explaining, "It wasn't anything overly serious. I ventured to the hell realm to ensure that our mountain, Zhīshān Mountain, remains undisturbed and secure. We have earned our peaceful home here."
Without any hesitation, Zyqnax accepted the pill from Kanji. A smile graced her features as she trusted and believed in her master's intentions. With a flicker of expectation in her eyes, she swallowed the pill, not knowing the profound impact it would have on her.
With a soft smile, Kanji watched as Zyqnax consumed the Immortality Lifespan pill. Knowing that she was a human, he felt a sense of relief that she would no longer face the specter of mortality. Now, with the pill's power, she could live on indefinitely, transcending the boundaries of human lifespan.
Kiana approached them, her arms laden with dishes containing the mouth-watering meal she had prepared for them. She placed the food on the table with a warm smile, ready to nourish both Kanji and Zyqnax.
Kiana urged them to dig in, her smile spreading with a hint of maternal affection. "Eat up, now!" she prompted, her voice filled with warmth. "I made sure to make your favorites."
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