"Huh"
Beneath her, a cloud bed cradles Yan Mo, who lies gracefully on her side, showcasing her beauty to its fullest. Her long legs are slightly exposed, the colors of her kimono radiating the allure of a mature woman. This charm is accentuated after merging with Hades' soul, revealing a unique beauty.
As she swirls the clouds around her, Yan Mo's eyes seem lost in thought, yet she retains an air of playfulness. "Kushi Inada, what do you think the future holds for this vast world?"
Beside her stands Kushi Inada, as Hades has departed for the Underworld, leaving Kushi Inada with Yan Mo. The situation in the Underworld is quite delicate, and for now, it's better to remain here.
"Hmm"
Kushi Inada pondered for a moment before smiling. "Madam! What do you think the three gods will decide? Will they use the Yata Mirror or the Eight Feet Qiong Gouyu to help Susanoo establish the land of Ashihara, or will they choose another path?"
Yan Mo smirked sarcastically. "Three gods? It's a nice way to put it! They're merely separated due to the pressure from the God of Tianjin and the Seventh Generation of Gods. Without that external force, their personalities would clash openly. But this reminds me—I must go see which path they choose."
Rising from the cloud bed, Yan Mo moved toward the hell's gate, which swung open. A procession of hell gods emerged, kneeling respectfully.
"See Concubine Ming!"
"Um!"
Yan Mo acknowledged them, saying, "Judge."
"Concubine Ming!"
The Judge entered the palace, his expression respectful as he passed the kneeling gods. These hell gods are formidable, but in the grand scheme of Japanese mythology, their collective strength is relatively modest.
There are only five primordial gods; while many god kings exist—like the twelve from the seventh generation and the three from the new generation—their actual strength diminishes significantly down the ranks. To put it simply, in Hades' realm, the average god is a second-rate or first-rate deity, while in the Japanese mythological world, they fall to third-rate or second-rate gods.
The disparity in strength is vast.
At this moment, the five deities before her are true Titan main gods, which is quite exceptional. Leading them are Hemera, Moirai, Ker, Geras, and Eurynomus, with the four goddesses of fate appearing as Moirai. This visit primarily serves to demonstrate their allegiance to Hades.
Hades, Yan Mo, and the Judge are all aware of this, but they don't consider it problematic. The motivation from Moirai and the others may encourage the Judge and others to seek promotion.
Moreover, the main god of Hell's Underworld possesses their own authority. This world prioritizes faith cultivation, and their Hell has historically faced challenges, lacking sufficient faith.
However, with the Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds, the pace of Hell's development will significantly increase, leading to explosive growth in strength, particularly with the Underworld's blessing accelerating their progress.
"Judge, please see Hemera and the others to their quarters."
"Yes!"
"This way, please!"
The Judge escorted Hemera and the other underworld gods away. Yan Mo turned, cigarette in hand, and said, "Kushi Inada, come with me. We must see that former god—one of the twelve gods of the seventh generation, second only to the God of Tianjin!"
The God of Tianjin, also known as Bie Tianjin or the God of Good Fortune, ranks among the first three gods born. The latter two born gods hold lesser status, according to the five gods' statistics.
And the twelve gods of the seventh generation stand next in prestige. Unlike the other ten, these two have always been present since their inception, shaping the world and establishing its greatness.
Izanagi's life.
Izanami's life.
As the creator of hell, Izanami, one of the twelve gods, perished according to the fate of the seventh generation and is now sealed beneath Hell. Crossing through Hell leads one to a realm where souls exist in peace.
This vast realm is known as Yellow Spring City.
Indeed, this city embodies Yellow Spring Kingdom. Although it appears to be a single city, its actual size is immense, serving as a tranquil sanctuary for souls.
Since Yan Mo established Hell, she has curated the most sacred, pure, and remarkable souls from all the deceased, filtering out only the most exceptional souls to reside in Yellow Spring.
These souls provide faith for the Gods of Hell.
Regrettably, even with the finest souls gathered, without an artifact of faith, Yan Mo's ability to cultivate belief remains inferior to that of Gao Tianyuan or the human realm.
The advantages conferred by the artifact of faith cannot be overstated.
"Hoo"
Exhaling a wisp of green smoke, Yan Mo led Kushi Inada step by step. The souls around them remained unaware of the two gods' presence, and soon they reached the heart of Yellow Spring City—the central palace.
Within the palace, a temple houses a beautiful goddess sitting silently on the Dragon Throne. However, she is ensnared by chains that prevent even the slightest divine power from escaping.
This is the goddess Izanami!
The supreme deity among the twelve gods of the seven generations, she was the first to die, arriving in Hell to create Yellow Spring Kingdom. She should have ruled Hell, but the injuries from her death require her to rest and recuperate—time-consuming and arduous.
As a result, Izanami is sealed within Yellow Spring Kingdom, her damage unhealed, halting any plans until now!