Imprisoning the Asura God, Taking the Blame

Chapter 125 Imprisoning the Asura God, Taking the Blame

[The Asura God's retirement application was not approved.]

This deity, who wielded power of killing and judgment, ultimately failed to peacefully abdicate and leave the divine realm.

After the Asura God returned to the Asura Temple alone, he was unaware that a trap had already been quietly laid against him.

The moment he stepped into the temple, the crimson divine runes around him suddenly lit up, and layers upon layers of sealing arrays activated instantly. Terrifying binding power surged from all directions, firmly suppressing the divine power within his body.

Without fierce resistance, and without even sending a single distress signal, the God of Asura was silently trapped within his own temple, completely isolated from the outside world. This majestic temple had become a magnificent prison.

The situation in the entire divine realm has quietly undergone a dramatic change, with most deities now holding a tilted stance.

Aside from a few established first-tier gods such as the God of Asura, the God of Life, the God of Destruction, and the Sea God, almost all the numerous deities, large and small, in the divine realm have unhesitatingly chosen to stand on your side, willingly submitting to you and becoming your assistants in controlling the order of the divine realm.

Even Ji Dong and Lie Yan, who had only recently ascended to godhood and whose foundations were still shallow, made their own choices under the prevailing trend.

The two were originally a couple from the mortal realm who had endured life-and-death trials and relied on each other. When they first ascended to the divine realm, they saw that most of the surrounding deities were diligently cultivating your techniques, experiencing no discomfort or abnormalities whatsoever. On the contrary, their divine power steadily increased, and their cultivation...

[It can cover a thousand miles in a day.]

Having witnessed firsthand the immense benefits of the cultivation technique, the two's initial wariness gradually dissipated, and after a period of hesitation and internal struggle...

After weighing the pros and cons, they finally put aside their concerns and began practicing these techniques together.

Actually, the fact that the Asura God was imprisoned shouldn't have been hidden for so long.

[If it weren't for Tang San's incident, which caused conflict between the God of Asura and the God of Life, leading to a rift between them, given their relationship, the God of Life would have immediately noticed the God of Asura's unusual behavior. This imprisonment wouldn't have been concealed for long and would have been exposed.]

But there are no "what ifs" in this world.

[The long-term practice of your technique brings changes far beyond the increase in divine power; it also subtly transforms the soul and mind of every practitioner.]

Ji Dong and Lie Yan were not spared either. Their hearts were gradually twisted, and a strong and inexplicable sense of malice arose in their hearts, directed at the gods such as the Asura God.

As the two spent more and more time in the realm of gods, and their contact with deities such as the God of Asura increased, their initially insignificant differences were magnified infinitely, and the conflict accumulated layer by layer, escalating into an even more intense conflict.

Ultimately, the two completely turned against each other, becoming participants in the imprisonment of the Asura God, and actively assisting you in covering up the unusual activity within the temple and blocking all outside information.

Meanwhile, as their cultivation of the techniques deepened, their strength experienced rapid breakthroughs, and their power grew increasingly formidable.

The increase in their strength also ignited some deep-seated ideas within them.

They turned their gaze to the former gods of good and evil, far away in the lower realms, indulging in their cycle of reincarnation and long since indifferent to the conflicts in the divine realm.

The two knew full well that the other two possessed the most important divine artifacts to the God-King, containing unimaginable primal power.

A plan quietly took shape in their minds: to retrieve the divine artifact and replenish themselves. Without the artifact, their divine power would always be lacking, preventing them from fully unleashing their full potential.

[To ensure the plan to descend to the mortal realm and seize the divine artifact goes perfectly without leaving any room for doubt, Ji Dong and Lie Yan have come to explain this to you in advance, their attitude unconsciously respectful.]

The two also carefully reviewed all the divine affairs under their jurisdiction, properly handing over each task to their loyal subordinate gods.

After repeatedly confirming that everything was arranged, the two finally felt relieved, packed their bags, and set off for the mortal realm. You also sent two clones to help them, further increasing their goodwill towards each other.

After a period of quiet recuperation, Electrox's shattered soul essence slowly healed with the help of necromancy, and his soul power steadily recovered.

With his former peak attainments as a necromancer, controlling life and death and reshaping the soul were his forte. If he wished, he could completely repair his soul and find a suitable body to live a second life.

But after experiencing all that love, hate, betrayal, and loss, his heart had long since become a wasteland, devoid of any attachments or obsessions, and he had lost the will to continue living.

He repaired the broken soul not out of greed for immortality or fear of death.

There were only two reasons that kept him going: first, he couldn't bear to see the necromancy he had dedicated his life to completely disappear; second, he hoped to find a suitable successor, someone with similar temperament and talent, to pass on his skills before it vanished entirely.

Secondly, he desperately wants to witness firsthand what this "cleansing"—the reshaping of the rules of the divine realm—actually entails.

As a necromancer who has deeply studied the laws of the soul and is proficient in the mysteries of life and death, Elex's understanding of the soul is considerable.

He was far more perceptive of the changes in the divine realm than those god-kings who didn't really care, and he quickly noticed the anomalies there as well.

Previously, the gods in the divine realm harbored their own selfish desires and acted in a carefree and unrestrained manner. Some bullied the weak and acted recklessly, some were lazy and indifferent to the rules, and some secretly plotted to seize power.

But from some unknown point in time, everything quietly changed. Those once unruly and capricious gods lost their ferocity, their words and actions becoming increasingly docile and orderly, having "reformed."

After observing and studying the situation for a while, Electrolux instantly understood the truth.

This is not a deliberate facade put on by the gods, but a distorted transformation of the very essence of the soul.

From the depths of the soul, all independent will is quietly reshaped, leaving no trace—this is a "purification" of the soul!

This purge was devoid of any earth-shattering battles or horrific carnage; it was eerily quiet throughout.

Electrolux fell into a long silence and deep thought. Was this bloodless and conflict-free cleansing truly a benevolent act of redemption, or—extreme cruelty?

In Electrolux's understanding, the soul and free will are the foundation of life.

He had once personally commanded an army of millions of undead. In Electrox's view, forcibly twisting souls and altering wills was no different from creating lifeless puppets that could be manipulated at will.

Having seen through all this, Electrolux has a more complete understanding of you.

He's labeled you as extremely dangerous in his heart; his former indifference has slowly faded, replaced by vigilance.

You are completely unconcerned about Electrolux's thoughts and fears. To you, his attitude is insignificant; it can neither shake your plans nor hinder your progress.

You continued to follow the pre-planned steps, proceeding with the plan methodically and without any disruption.

Time flows silently, and fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye. Under your careful nurturing, your offspring have successfully ascended to godhood, officially entering the divine realm and becoming a new and formidable force.

[Ji Dong and Lie Yan, who had been in the lower realm for a long time, have also returned. Bringing with them the artifacts of the God of Good and the God of Evil, which they had seized from the lower realm, they returned to the God Realm in high spirits.]

Of course, the process of seizing the divine artifact was far from smooth sailing.

The former gods of good and evil had long considered the artifact as part of themselves, so there was no reason for them to relinquish it.

With opposing positions, conflict erupted instantly, making a major battle inevitable.

However, the two ancient gods, immersed in the cycle of reincarnation and indulging in human pleasures, had long neglected their cultivation, and their strength was no longer what it once was.

Faced with Ji Dong and Lie Yan, who had cultivated your techniques, undergone a mental transformation, and greatly increased their strength, the two quickly found themselves overwhelmed, retreating steadily and ultimately suffering a regrettable defeat.

Even after their defeat, the former gods of good and evil remained unwilling to accept it and attempted to restore morality through past karma and traditions.

They kidnapped Ji Dong and Lie Yan, claiming they were their personally chosen successors and that there was an inseparable bond between them, arguing that their past relationship should be considered.

[But Ji Dong and Lie Yan, their minds now reshaped by the cultivation techniques, spoke sharply and mercilessly, saying that they had never seen a god who, after inheriting the divine position, absconded with the divine artifacts, living a carefree life in the lower realm while leaving their successor to clean up the mess.]

These words hit the nail on the head, leaving the two former executives speechless. It's like a departing employee taking the company's office computers and leaving the successor to figure out how to fill the vacancy.

Ultimately, overwhelmed by both morality and strength, Ji Dong and Lie Yan took the divine artifact and successfully returned to the God Realm.

The Goddess of Life sensed something strange about the divine realm, and her unease grew stronger. After much deliberation, she realized that the God of Asura hadn't shown himself for a long time.

The God of Life wanted to enter the Asura Temple to find the God of Asura, but was initially taken away by other gods under the pretext of some business. Later, they stopped pretending and the Asura Temple was shrouded in layers of seals, making it impossible for the God of Life to enter.

[The ability to imprison a God-King so silently is something only a handful of other God-Kings in the entire divine realm possess.]

[Excluding the imprisoned Asura God himself, Ji Dong and Lie Yan haven't been gods long enough to possess the power. You, the God of Wisdom, are kind by nature but not good at fighting. In the end, only her husband, the God of Destruction, remains!]

The God of Asura and the God of Destruction hold opposing ideologies and have been at odds for years, harboring deep resentment towards each other. (The God of Life...)

It seems that the God of Destruction has the motive, the power, and the ability to deceive others.

Her doubts grew stronger, until she finally descended upon the Temple of Destruction, her body enveloped in a dense aura of divine life force, and gazed upon the seated God of Destruction.

"It was you, wasn't it?" The voice of the God of Life carried suppressed rage. "The Temple of Asura was sealed, and the God of Asura has disappeared. The only one in the entire divine realm who could have done this is you! You imprisoned him!"

The God of Destruction slowly opened his eyes and saw his wife had come to him. Just as he was about to be happy, he was stunned by her question.

"Absurd." He said coldly, "I disdain such underhanded tactics. Even though the God of Asura is at odds with me, he is still a God-King. Why should I resort to such despicable means to deal with him?"

"Why bother?" The God of Life sneered, his eyes filled with disbelief. "You two have harbored resentment for a long time, and have clashed violently several times over your differing ideologies. Now that he has suddenly disappeared and the temple has been sealed off, who else could it be but you?!"

She stepped forward, her divine power surging: "Destruction, did you begin your scheme all along?"

The God of Destruction was surrounded by swirling purplish-black mist, his aura suddenly surging, clearly enraged by this unfounded suspicion.

He retorted in a deep voice, "I wield the Law of Destruction and have always acted with integrity and uprightness. If you want to fight, then fight. Why do you need to imprison me secretly?"

We've been husband and wife for so many years, how can you see me like this?

"Now the evidence is right before our eyes. The Asura God has vanished, and the temple is sealed. Who else but you could have done this?" The God of Life stood firm, his tone growing increasingly agitated. "If you deny it, then tell me, where exactly is the Asura God?!"

The God of Destruction frowned, utterly enraged by his wife's distrust. Destructive power surged forth from him like a tidal wave, causing the stone pillars within the temple to tremble slightly.

"I don't know!" His voice was filled with suppressed anger. "The divine realm has been in turmoil for some time now, and the anomaly is definitely not caused by me alone! Instead of doubting me, you should investigate those gods who have suddenly become law-abiding!"

"Those gods?" The God of Life was taken aback, then shook his head. "They are merely ordinary gods. Only the God-King himself can truly imprison a God-King! Destruction, don't try to argue!"

The two argued vehemently, each sticking to their own version of events. The divine power of life and the power of destruction clashed and intertwined, restraining and impacting each other. The space within the temple began to distort, and the oppressive aura of a god-king spread out, enveloping the entire temple in a tense standoff.

The argument between the God of Life and the God of Destruction intensified, their two supreme laws clashing violently within the Temple of Destruction. This rare confrontation between god-kings rapidly spread throughout the divine realm, instantly attracting the attention of all the gods.

[Ji Dong and Lie Yan, who were handling their affairs, keenly sensed the violent collision of two supreme divine powers.]

The two exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly. They then transformed into two streaks of light and quickly headed towards the Temple of Destruction, following the fluctuations of divine power.

As participants in that plan, they were well aware of the root of the argument, but feigned complete ignorance, quietly observing the two sides confronting each other within the hall.

Seeing the two arguing incessantly, the atmosphere tense and on the verge of conflict, Ji Dong and Lie Yan exchanged a glance, then stepped forward at the opportune moment, their faces showing just the right amount of confusion, and asked with concern, "Two God-Kings, what exactly happened? Why are you arguing so fiercely? The fluctuations in divine power have disturbed the God Realm, and all the gods are feeling uneasy."

The Goddess of Life, seeing the two newly ascended deities arrive, seemed to have found someone to confide in. Pointing to the God of Destruction shrouded in the black mist of destruction, she said, "The God of Asura has been missing for a long time. The Asura Temple is sealed by layers of divine runes, and even I cannot approach it! Looking across the entire divine realm, only a God-King of the same rank could accomplish this. It is highly likely that he secretly imprisoned the God of Asura!"