Youyou are the only light that can save us. Demeters words never left the young Persephones mind. However, Persephone didnt have any complaints; in fact, she liked it. She lived in the dark without a single ray of light, and no one visited her except for her mother, Demeter.

Demeters visits were usually brief, which meant Persephone spent a lot of time on her own. She was her own friend and conversation partner. Then, one day, when she was muttering to herself, she saw someone other than Demeter for the first time.

I secretly followed my sister when I heard she was doing strange things again, but what is this? How wretched. An impassive-looking man looked at her with a creased forehead. It was Hades.

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Its hard to believe theyre a godly society. This place is a mess.

Huhuhu! This is nice. It just means our allies are strong!

When Erlang Shen and Prince Nezha chased after Yeon-woo and followed him into the Temple of the King of the Underworld, they were astonished and shocked by the sight that met their eyes. The Gigantes werelosing. These were the same Gigantes who had seized Olympus, which had boasted Poseidon and other great divine beings!

Of course, Titans were no longer helping the Gigantes, but Yeon-woos achievement was still incredible. Persephone had Mother Earths support and was an object of fear in the heavenly world. The sight of her head being twisted off was unreal.

Hahaha! Goodness. Ive always felt this, but what an amazing guy!

See, Ive always said that. That child is worthy of becoming my Apostle!

Apostle, my ass. Hell become a great friend for someone like me, Hercules!

Brother, I suppose you still havent given up on that foolish dream.

Hercules and Ares arrived after, still bickering. However, their faces were wreathed in smiles. On the other hand, Athena was on her knees with her eyes closed, praying in a devout manner. Unlike her noisy little brothers, she was blessing the situation. The mighty wall in front of them could now be smashed to open up a path.

As he watched, it was clear to Erlang Shen who would be the new master of Olympus. After rescuing the divine beings in Erebus, hell climb up to Olympus. Tartarus and Olympus were originally separated, but if the two are united, they will have great synergy. The reborn Olympus was sure to be different from the other societies. And if the dead dragons and Ghost Giants are added to thathm! Erlang Shens eyes grew serious as thoughts whirled in his mind.

The heavenly world had already been discussing the threat Yeon-woo posed with his fast growth, and now, their worries would grow even more intense. If Yeon-woo sat on the throne of Olympus, the other societies wouldnt be able to keep him in check easily. Some were full of anticipation at the thought that someone who could defeat Allforone had finally appeared for the first time in the Towers history.

But theyll be worried about their authority being usurped. Its obvious what those fools are thinking. I must help keep things peaceful. Erlang Shen came to the conclusion that he would have to keep the relationship between Yeon-woo and the heavenly world stable since the Chan Sect desperately needed Yeon-woos help.

###! In the meantime, Agares arrived, folding his black wings to descend in front of Yeon-woo.

Yeon-woo was stuck between Ares and Hercules, who were saying annoying things like Become my Apostle, Lets hunt together, or Stay with me, so he quickly turned to Agares for a change of pace.

Son. Im saying this seriously as your father. Lets educate these guys first. Are young ones like this nowadays? They have no respect or sense of hierarchy in their family. What if they attempt to be equals with me, their grandfather, when we meet?

He wanted to be free of Kronos nagging as well. Please think about appearing in front of them first before thinking about such things.

Ahem! Ill do that later. Still, I used to be called the king of gods, and Im ancient to them, so I cant appear like some loser. I have to show up in a mysterious and impressive way.

Yeon-woo thought his father was just too shy to meet his grandchildren, but he knew it would only lead to more nagging if he said it out loud, so he kept quiet. At the same time, it felt surreal to be able to speak so easily to his indifferent father.

What is it? He put those thoughts aside and looked at Agares. Agares looked uncharacteristically solemn. It meant he had something serious to discuss.

Save the dog.

Fenrir?

Yes.

Yeon-woo had also heard that Persephone had defeated Fenrir and sealed him. However, he was surprised that Agares, the prideful and greedy demon, would request that he rescue someone. He had believed Fenrir and Agares didnt like each other since they bickered all the time, but it turned out that theyd grown fond of each other through all that fighting.

Hes like my pet dog. I should have taken better care of him, but I didnt. If I only knew how he was sealed, I would do it myself, but I dont Still, it appeared that Agares pride hadnt gone anywhere. Agares looked like he despised himself for even making such a request. It was humiliating. So please help him.

[Agares of the demonic society pleads for the help of his ally, player ###!!]

[The demonic society requests you fulfill your role as their ally!]

[Jrmungandr, who is preparing for descent, looks at you pleadingly.]

[Hel, who is preparing for descent, looks at you pleadingly.]

[The leader of Loki awaits your answer.]

Yeon-woo slowly nodded, feeling the gazes on him. I was planning on doing that anyway. His gaze was fixed on Persephones corpse, which was still hanging from the chains in the air. Just because this battle was won doesnt mean this fight is over, as long as Mother Earth exists.

You?

I have to drag out the bitch who has escaped to the far corners of the heavenly world.

Agares read the murderous menace in Yeon-woos eyes and burst into laughter.

Ha! I suppose you cant simply end things like this. Thats not ###. A declaration fit for someone I acknowledge. Agares returned to his lunatic self.

Son, is this guy bipolar? Why does he keep going back and forth?

Yeon-woo decided that telling Kronos about Agares mad obsession for himself and Jeong-woo wouldnt end well so he decided to ignore Agares. However, Agares didnt seem to mind. He looked up at the sky and opened his black wings once more.

Chhhhhh. Black demonic energy emanated from him like fog.

Then I will take care of the cleanup so you can focus on dragging Mother Earth out.

Dududu! Tartarus ashy sky began to shake, and hundreds of meteors began to rain down.

This should be enough to take care of the Gigantes who are trying to escape the temple, no?

[The is descending on Agares command!]

Yeon-woo had already declared Tartarus as his holy territory. With Yeon-woos permission, only a few laws of causality were required to descend, and so it was easy for them to come down. Agares shot up to the sky and began to hunt down the Gigantes in Tartarus with his subordinate demons.

If the demons are moving, we cant stay still. We will take care of the Titan forces in hiding. Prince Nezha smiled as if he was happy to finally get moving.

Erlang Shen shouted up at the sky. Come, lords.

[With the agreement of two leaders, the () of !]

Prince Nezha and Erlang transformed into flames and a water dragon respectively and led the descending soldiers to the western region. Once the remaining Titans and Gigantes were taken care of, the hunt would be over.

In that case, well restore the door to Erebus. Athena knew there was nothing they could do to get rid of the Titans and Gigantes, and she wanted to support Yeon-woo in a way that they could.

Yeon-woo nodded gratefully and pulled the chains to him. Clatter! Persephones corpse dropped powerlessly to the ground. Yeon-woo opened his left palm towards her.

[The power Hades Spirit-Eating Sword attempts to consume Persephone!]

Yeon-woo didnt just want to swallow Persephones soul. His soul was already complete after taking Kronos corpse, so it would be difficult for him to grow any stronger no matter how many divine beings he swallowed. However, what he needed was inside Persephones soul: the terminal connected to Mother Earth.

If he could take the tool that allowed Persephone to be Mother Earths Apostle, it wouldnt be difficult to track Mother Earth down. It seems like Mother Earth disconnected her Channel in the end, but it wont be hard to reconnect it. No one could have ever expected that Persephone and Mother Earths use of Kronos holy power would also help Yeon-woo counterattack.

[The power Hades Spirit-Eating Sword has successfully consumed Persephone!]

[A god of , Persephone, has been consumed. All her legends will be transferred.]

[You can inherit Persephones qualifications.]

Inheriting Persephones qualifications meant he could take over her position as Mother Earths Apostle. Yeon-woo also managed to find what he had been looking for in Persephones remains.

[You have discovered the broken terminal.]

[The spring of death is activating.]

[Restoration is being attempted.]

[It has failed.]

[Restoration is being attempted.]

[It has failed.]

[Restoration is successful.]

[The Channel is fixed. Reinforce the Channel.]

[You have gained the title Apostle of Mother Earth.]

Hahaha! To think my son, the successor of the Black King, would become Mother Earths Apostle! Kronos couldnt hold in his laughter. The position that all divine beings detest! Youre my son, but youre a real headache! Kronos tone grew brighter. And now youre going to drag out the god you serve to this place!

What could be more amusing than bringing down a god?

I learned it all from you.

Nope. I cant compare to you. Have you ever heard the saying the student becomes the master?

Sprouts only bud where seeds are sown. Yeon-woo casually joked around with his father as he raised his hand. The Channel that he had only been able to feel but not see or touch was now at the tip of his hand.

[The spring of death is activating.]

Feeling the strange sensation, he mustered up all his strength to pull the Channel to him, as though he were playing tug of war.