Thus, it became the biggest joke in the entire world. Everyone mocked Zeus. His once-imposing majesty had plummeted, leaving him a mere shadow of his former self—now a source of ridicule.
"Hahaha"
Prometheus laughed madly, his mirth echoing through the air. "Zeus! You brought this upon yourself! You deserve every bit of it! Don't worry, this is just the beginning!"
As Prometheus continued to laugh, he slowly regained his composure. The pain that coursed through him became trivial in light of a new hope. Bell, with his remarkable abilities, had the potential to rise as a worthy successor. This realization ignited Prometheus's ambition to nurture Bell's growth for the challenges to come.
"Goddess Gaia!" Prometheus whispered, his voice low and fervent. "I know you're watching. Please help Lord Bell grow faster; there are many ways to expedite his development."
Though silence met his plea, a smile crept across Prometheus's face. He felt assured that Gaia, having already bestowed her blessing upon Bell, would support him.
Prometheus's expression turned resolute as he gazed into the distance, dismissing the vulture that feasted on his entrails. "Everything is as I expected. Zeus! You will witness your own downfall."
"Hehehe"
With that mocking smile, Prometheus turned his gaze away.
In the Underworld, Hades, Persephone, and Yan Mo returned, surprised to discover that the seventy-two demon gods, led by Bael, had created an array of strange beasts and monsters. A significant portion of these creatures had been selected by the magic star to become Underworld garments.
Notably, the Tianqiaoxing Hanuman's Underworld garment was a product of Bael and the other demon god researchers. Boredom had led them to craft monsters for entertainment, a whimsical endeavor amidst their crucial duties as pillars of the Underworld.
Despite the importance of their work, the seventy-two demon gods often found themselves without much to do. This lack of activity fueled their creative experiments, resulting in the birth of numerous ghostly entities. Among these were the likes of:
Tian Tui Xing Xuanwu, Sky Secret Star Night Owl, Celestial Peluton, Tianyong Star Yulong, Dark Star Demon Hunter, Mighty Star Asmodeus, Speedstar Kil'jaeden, Alien Star Lamasu, Heavenly Killer Manticore, Libra Hercules, Tian Ba Xing Naga, Dark Star Deep Diver, Dijiexing Mamen, Lone Star Mostima, Earth Ugly Star Antaeus, Land Star Nisrock, Diyouxing Rubigunde.
In total, they had created 18 new Underworld garments, with 11 from the Heavenly and 7 from the Earth, bringing the total to an astonishing 105 Underworld garments. Only three remained to be birthed, two from the Heavenly stars and one from the Earth Stars.
"Hehehe"
Yan Mo chuckled, pleased. "The seventy-two demon gods have inadvertently replenished the missing Underworld garments, adding 18 pieces in one go. Now, we're just three away from the full set."
"Huh"
She exhaled a wisp of green smoke, watching a monster transform into light and merge into the magic star. This unexpected development had yielded fruitful results.
Although crafting Underworld garments was not particularly challenging, locating suitable monsters and demons was a significant task. Such entities were scattered across various mythical realms, and unless created by Hades's own researchers, finding them was no easy feat.
Given these challenges, the growth rate of Underworld garments had always been slow. Yet this time, an unexpected surge in numbers was a welcome change, with only three remaining to complete the set.
Persephone smiled, agreeing, "I never imagined this could happen. But it makes sense. The seventy-two demon gods, being demon gods themselves, can naturally create many demons and monsters, especially those linked to the magic star."
"Indeed!" Yan Mo nodded, affirming her insight.
In reality, many prototypes needed to absorb demons and spirits, which were rare in this vast world. It was not simply a matter of having high status; finding suitable entities was a significant hurdle.
Thus, the stagnation of Underworld garments' growth had been a long-standing issue. However, the emergence of the seventy-two demon gods had sparked a renewal, gradually filling the gaps in Underworld garments. This was undoubtedly beneficial.
Hades was never in a rush about the number of underworld fighters. With only 18 Underworld fighters—6 from the Heavenly and 12 from the Earth—he knew that quality trumped quantity.
Every Underworld fighter was carefully chosen to be the most perfect fit for their role. This deliberate approach was paramount; Hades understood that time was on his side, and each selection was crucial for the eventual restoration of all 108 underworld fighters to their rightful places.