I Am Hades, Lord of the Underworld!

Be it human or god, when faced with obstacles, what is the most difficult challenge?

Everyone has different views on this because each person or god has a different perception of difficulty. There's nothing surprising or strange about this.

But! The core of all this has never been like that.

The most difficult challenge is always oneself. Can you truly overcome yourself?

This is the most troublesome part. At the beginning, Hades made his choice. Now, facing his father's countermeasures based on his own choices, this is the most difficult path.

"Hahaha~~~"

Underworld continued to laugh seductively, "Lord Hades, it seems you are still unable to make the right decision. You can't surpass me because I represent your duty and concept!"

Her smile was filled with seduction and confidence. To her, victory in this battle was assured, regardless of how extraordinary or outstanding Lord Hades was.

Defeat me? To Underworld, this was absolutely impossible.

The hardest challenge is oneself!

This phrase seemed to manifest perfectly in Underworld at this moment. But the more this was the case, the more interesting it became.

Because!

Is it really true?

Hades remained calm and quietly said, "Underworld, you are well-prepared."

"..."

Hades ended his statement there, falling into silence, which left Underworld momentarily stunned. She quickly sensed something.

"Gagagaga~~~"

A strange laugh belonging to Demon Star echoed as chains of Demon Star began to bind her. She dodged quickly, powerful divine power emanating from her.

Divine power of the god-king level!

Of course!

This wasn't surprising. Given Underworld's concept and duty, a Titan Warrior personally nurtured by the Titan God-King possessing god-king level power and laws was only natural.

After all!

In a sense, Underworld could be seen as the lord of the underworld, or a part of the lord of the underworld. Such descriptions were very fitting.

But precisely because of this.

It made the situation even more peculiar and astonishing. Even though they were seemingly equal gods, facing the chains of Demon Star, she seemed powerless.

"How is this possible?" Underworld, filled with disbelief, muttered as she dodged quickly, "Impossible, impossible, how is this possible?"

Underworld couldn't believe it and couldn't understand.

It was too strange. She should have been on par with the lord of the underworld, but why was she so easily overpowered by Hades?

Hades quietly said, "Since you have inherited the duties of the underworld, then go fulfill those duties. We will meet again, just not now."

Under the penetration of Demon Star's chains, Underworld was completely swallowed up, filled with shock and confusion, as if she couldn't comprehend what had just happened.

In reality!

Not only Underworld, but Hypnos was also exceptionally bewildered at this moment.

Shouldn't it be?

Wasn't...

What was the reason?

Huh?!

Hypnos was utterly perplexed. He couldn't understand why this seemingly extremely dangerous situation ended so abruptly, as if it were a joke.

Underworld represented the concept and duty of the underworld. Essentially, she was equivalent to a lord of the underworld. But she was so easily defeated?

This was completely incomprehensible. Could it be that Lord Hades had reached such an invincible level, surpassing the god-king to the level of an Ancient God?

After all!

Aside from these fundamental factors, Underworld was also a god-king! A god-king level Titan Warrior, or even a god or lord of the underworld, could be called that. And she vanished so simply.

???!

Little friend, do you have a head full of questions?

This was Hypnos at this moment, full of questions. What was the reason behind all this?

Everything happened too quickly, to an astonishing degree.

"Hypnos," Hades said calmly, "who would be defeated by their past self?"

Then.

Hades continued towards the mountain peak. The journey was far from over; this was just the beginning. There were still many troubles and challenges to face.

"..."

"The past self?"

"Defeated?"

Hypnos pondered his lord's words, realizing something. He quickly gathered himself and followed Hades up the mountain!

The two gods fell silent, ascending higher. What lay ahead? It was unknown, but it was clear.

Hades knew that his father's preparations were far from simple!

...

Underworld!

"Why?"

"Why?"

Underworld was filled with unwillingness and confusion. She couldn't understand why this happened. Everything was prepared, but why was the outcome like this?

"Poor little one!" Hestia looked at the little one bound by the chains of Demon Star, shaking her head with a sigh. "You don't understand why the duty never fell on my brother, do you?"

"..."

Underworld was bewildered, looking at Hestia in confusion, not understanding what she meant.

Hestia shook her head and said calmly, "Little one, we will meet again in the future. I admire you very much! Goodbye, little one."

Hestia smiled and waved at Underworld, who was then completely consumed by the chains of Demon Star.

Hestia shook her head with a sigh, "The reason duty never fell on my brother is simple! Because he can control everything perfectly. Facing oneself? It's just a toy!"

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