Chapter 213 - 213 213 A Glimpse of Astonishment

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213: Chapter 213: A Glimpse of Astonishment 213: Chapter 213: A Glimpse of Astonishment Ye Shikai chose not to kill a Main God for several reasons. First, the strength of Main Gods was relatively formidable, not easy to deal with, and most had Divine Artifacts in hand. Second, killing to establish power was merely to deter others from underestimating oneself. Third, the relationships between Main Gods were intricate and complex. As a newly ascended Main God, Ye Shikai did not wish to immediately become the target of collective animosity. Now, an excellent target had presented itself – strong, yet deserving of a beating, the one sticking his neck out, Nakamura Shogo, was just the right candidate for making a statement through violence. “Anyone else?” Ye Shikai said coldly, “Is there anyone else who dares to defy me now?” Ye Shikai raised his voice, and everyone fell silent. Who would dare to step forward? Would that not be seeking death? Shah Rukh, who had previously echoed Nakamura Shogo, had now also turned mute, hiding behind the crowd like a turtle withdrawing its head. The dignity of a powerful figure of the past was insignificant in the face of death. “Very well, if anyone else wishes to challenge me, feel free. You’re welcome to come find me at the Netherworld Palace anytime.” Such arrogance, unparalleled arrogance. Ye Shikai believed that no one here, except perhaps a Main God, could defeat him. He was also certain that no Main God would choose to stand out. So, Ye Shikai killed the “chicken” to scare the “monkeys.” Suddenly, a round of applause rang out. Ye Shikai slowly turned his head and saw an elegant middle-aged woman in white robes holding the Moon God Temple’s Divine Artifact, the gem-encrusted Magic Wand. “Hades, you are indeed very strong.” The woman appeared very young, and if Ye Shikai didn’t know her, he might have mistaken her for a woman in her twenties or thirties, but she was, in fact, middle-aged. “Selene, it’s rare to see you make an appearance,” Hephesto commented as he saw the woman arrive, a glint of fervor in his eyes at the sight of the current Moon God, followed closely by two exceedingly beautiful women – one, a European woman, and the other, Ji Qian. “Hephesto, are you gathering people to make things difficult for Hades?” Selene’s tone had a hint of disdain. Unlike other Main Gods, Selene was not obsessed with killing, strength, or power. Instead, she was more involved in commercial activities. Her enterprises were remarkably diverse and included various charitable endeavors, making her a refreshing presence among the Main Gods. “Ha ha, of course not. After all, this is Hades’ first public appearance. Why would I ruin his moment?” Hephesto chuckled, while Ye Shikai disdainfully glanced at him, considering this man to be utterly hypocritical and deep in schemes. Nakamura Shogo was probably instigated by Hephesto. “Then I shall rely on Hephesto’s care from now on. After coming out of Holy Mountain, I wonder if you would be willing to share half of the treasures with me,” Ye Shikai said with a sneer. Playing along with Hephesto’s hypocrisy, he put him in a position where he couldn’t gracefully back down. As expected, Hephesto’s face turned green upon hearing these words, embarrassingly unsure of how to respond. Everything on Holy Mountain was precious, and it was unimaginable for Hephesto to give away half of what he had painstakingly obtained to Ye Shikai. Should Hephesto refuse, according to his own words, wouldn’t that be a slap in his own face? The crowd struggled to hold back laughter. Unexpectedly, Ye Shikai had pulled off getting something for nothing with such ease. Inadvertently, Ye Shikai caught a glimpse of Ji Qian’s smiling face behind Selene. “Hades, we’re going inside first. Hope to see you later on Holy Mountain,” said Selene as she led the Moon God Temple followers past Ye Shikai, who nodded slightly. After walking a few meters, Ye Shikai suddenly turned back to share a silent glance with Ji Qian, who was also looking back. A fleeting glance, their first encounter. Ye Shikai, with the Netherworld Palace entourage, followed suit and entered. Hephesto watched the departing figure, his eyes flickering with animosity. “Hephesto, that Hades is no easy target. Don’t raise a tiger that turns against you,” Apollo said mildly. In contrast with the savage and cunning Hephesto, Apollo was much more composed. He recognized the boundless potential in Ye Shikai. If the Netherworld Palace was allowed to grow unchecked, its power could overshadow the other Main Gods. “I’m aware. That Huaxia lad is not easy to deal with. However, we can’t be distracted from our plan now,” Hephesto murmured, and others gradually entered Holy Mountain. “Ji Qian, I think Hades took a liking to you,” Selene said suddenly, holding the Magic Wand. “My lady, what do you mean?” Ji Qian’s cheeks flushed, and she felt quite embarrassed. “Isn’t it? I saw him give you a smile in return,” teased Selene. “And I think you have a certain interest in him as well.” “No, not at all,” Ji Qian’s face turned even redder. She had only joined the Moon God Temple not long ago. Selene had taken notice of her, and with her extraordinary talent, she became the Right Elder of the Moon God Temple within a few months. At only 23 years old, she had attained such a high position, which made many envious. “But I saw you, sister Ji Qian, looking back at him,” said the European woman beside Ji Qian at that moment. Her name was Amy, the Elder Zuo of the Moon God Temple. She looked quite young as well. Women practicing cultivation naturally have fewer impurities in their bodies, making their skin appear supple. Therefore, a woman of cultivation, even in her forties, would look barely into her thirties. “That was just because... he is from Huaxia, and I was curious, so I looked,” Ji Qian explained. “True, the ranks of Main Gods rarely include someone from Huaxia,” Selene said with a smile. “Hades is extremely gifted, and his strength is exceptional, being so young and already a Main God. Just this aspect reveals much.” “If the Moon God Temple could form a good relationship with him, that would be a strong ally,” Selene mentioned casually, though Ji Qian showed a troubled expression, sensing the underlying implications of Selene’s words. Selene had her own plans. The combat strength of the Moon God Temple was not prominent among the Main Gods. Some Main Gods had already begun to stretch out their Devil Claws towards the Moon God Temple, particularly Hephesto, a known warmonger among the Main Gods, whose greed for the Moon God Temple was no secret. Although he hadn’t openly clashed with the Moon God Temple yet, his continual conniving actions had not escaped Selene’s notice. With both Ji Qian and Ye Shikai hailing from Huaxia and possessing exceptional talent, and one being beautiful and the other handsome, should Selene manage to gain Ye Shikai’s support, then Hephesto would hesitate to act, and the Moon God Temple could secure a powerful external ally – a win-win arrangement.

Chapter 213 - 213 213 A Glimpse of Astonishment

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