Hecate was not dead.
The entirety of Hell began to shake violently as the power of darkness converged from all directions.
Hecate's figure recondensed. Her serpentine tail was even more massive, and her purple eyes were filled with an even more crazed frenzy.
As long as darkness existed, she was immortal.
Furthermore, each time she was reborn after death, she would grow even stronger.
The only price was that a constant stream of negative emotions would pollute her mind.
The giant scythe reappeared in Hecate's hand, turning into a bolt of black lightning that thrust straight toward Surya's heart.
The battle between the two deities erupted once more.
Only this time, Hecate's power was even greater, each of her attacks carrying a devastating might.
Coupled with the fact that her self-destruction had severely wounded Surya, she now held the upper hand.
But how could Surya not have a trump card?
Surya thrust the Dawn Holy Sword into his own chest, driving it straight to the position of his third rib.
Then, raising his hands high, he formed an ancient sealing hand seal. Golden light spilled from his fingertips like a physical substance, forming a massive halo of light that levitated in the air.
Ning Busan's lips twitched.
One needed to self-destruct before unleashing their ultimate move, while the other stabbed himself with a sword first.
What, do you guys have to self-harm before using your ultimates?
Countless golden chains emerged from the halo, coiling toward Hecate. Hecate roared and struggled, dark mist surging like a tide as she tried to tear the chains apart.
Yet, the chains only tightened further, ultimately binding Hecate completely.
Hecate roared in absolute fury, “Surya—”
Surya slammed his palm against his chest, and Hecate was forcibly dragged into his body, sealed within his third rib.
Immediately after, a faint black pattern surfaced on his chest.
The victor had been decided.
The God of Darkness was sealed, and the God of Light was severely wounded.
Ning Busan felt this outcome was actually quite decent.
Meanwhile, the battle between the angel legion and the Evernight Beasts was still ongoing.
Surya gently raised his hand, suppressing the Evernight Beasts and instantly turning them into ashes.
He stood upon the ruins of Hell as the angels gathered around him, once again chanting hymns—this time, hymns of celebration for their victory.
Ning Busan couldn't help but sigh. The God of Light really loved to show off!
A total show-off through and through!
Surya tilted his head and looked at Ning Busan.
Ning Busan's mind tensed, his vigilance instantly reaching its peak.
Surya asked calmly, “Since you wish for our family to live happily together, how about you return to Heaven with me?”
Ning Busan's little heart suffered a massive shock.
Surya had sealed Hecate inside his body. If Ning Busan went with him, it really would be a family reunion of sorts.
Surya asked, “You do not wish to come with me?”
Of course Ning Busan didn't want to.
Heaven was the God of Light's domain. If he went there, wouldn't he just become a lamb to the slaughter?
Already prepared to slip away at any moment, Ning Busan smiled and said, “Can I refuse?”
“Of course,” Surya said with a hint of loneliness. “I had originally planned to give you the authority of creation, but since you are unwilling to come with me, then forget it.”
Ning Busan: “...”
This was a blatant trap, but even though he knew it, he had no choice but to take the bait.
Seeing Surya make a move to leave, Ning Busan grabbed his arm and asked affectionately, “Father God, when are we going home?”
“Now.”
...
Heaven, the Divine Realm.
This was a land eternally bathed in holy light.
The sky flowed like molten gold, and the clouds drifted like liquid amber. A magnificent, golden temple levitated above the sea of clouds in the nine heavens, enveloped in endless radiance.
However, the atmosphere between Ning Busan and Surya was somewhat subtle.
This was because a golden card hovered between the two of them.
The moment they arrived in Heaven, this Angel card had appeared by Ning Busan's side, seemingly urging him to absorb it.
Surya asked gently, “Do you not plan to absorb it?”
Ning Busan said, “I'm afraid of bursting from overeating.”
Surya frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”
Ning Busan replied calmly, “I haven't fully digested the godhead I absorbed earlier. My body can't quite handle any more right now.”
After all, the initiative was in his hands. As long as he refused to absorb it, the God of Light couldn't force it down his throat.
He just needed to find an excuse, right?
Surya remained silent, but his gaze deepened a bit.
Ning Busan turned the tables and suggested, “Perhaps once I have the authority of creation, I'll be able to fully digest the previous godhead.”
Surya stared at Ning Busan.
Ning Busan stared right back.
Surya wanted Ning Busan to absorb the Angel card, while Ning Busan wanted to obtain the authority of creation.
It could only be said that both of them had their own hidden agendas.
After all, they were on someone else's turf. Ning Busan took the initiative to take a step back, saying understandingly, “Father God, aren't you injured? You should heal your wounds first.”
Surya nodded. He stepped slowly into the holy spring, closing his eyes to focus his mind and allowing the spring's power to flow through his entire body.
Ning Busan sat to the side, resting his chin in his hand as he asked, “The God of Darkness is absolutely no match for you. How did she break your seal and escape back then?”
Surya gave Ning Busan a cool glance. “Take a guess.”
Ning Busan chose not to guess, instead asking with wide, innocent eyes, “So, did you and the God of Darkness really use to have a thing?”
Surya: “...”
Suddenly, a red fruit materialized in front of Ning Busan.
Ning Busan asked, “What is this?”
Surya said, “An Astral Fruit.”
After taking it, Ning Busan said politely, “Thank you.”
After careful observation, he determined that the Astral Fruit was not poisonous, so he ate it with peace of mind.
Once he finished eating, Ning Busan continued his interrogation: “How did you and the God of Darkness break up? Is there still some lingering affection between you two?”
Another Astral Fruit appeared in front of Ning Busan.
Ning Busan ate that one too.
And then, he discovered that he could no longer speak.
Surya said, “That is a Silence Fruit.”
Ning Busan opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
How could he do this?
This was too much!
Surya's ears were finally at peace.
However, it didn't take long before Ning Busan could speak again.
Was this a joke? As if he couldn't handle a mere Silence Fruit.
To avoid being penalized again, Ning Busan changed the subject this time: “Father God, do you know about the Ruins Beyond the Boundary?”
Surya's eyes suddenly snapped open. “You went to the Ruins Beyond the Boundary?”
Seeing his expression, Ning Busan knew Surya definitely understood the Ruins Beyond the Boundary far better than he did. In a few words, he described the scenes he had witnessed there.
Surya's perennially calm expression finally cracked. “So, not only did you take a stroll through the Ruins Beyond the Boundary, but you also left a clone of your consciousness there?”
Ning Busan asked cautiously, “What's wrong with that?”
The next second, the God of Light's figure vanished.
No need to think—he had definitely gone to the Ruins Beyond the Boundary.
Ning Busan looked completely innocent.
Did he even do anything?
He didn't think there was anything wrong with his actions at all!
Rate on N.U.
