“Fine. Might as well go now.”
Yi Geon’s eyes glinted. And the moment those words left his mouth, did the masters’ hearts drop as if they’d fallen?
Boom!
A sound like the sky collapsing was heard.
[The masters are greatly agitated.]
Just the fact that the violent calamity god was coming to the divine realm seemed to be an emergency already. Especially when they confirmed the object Yi Geon was holding, they were in an uproar. And sure enough.
[The masters are dismayed, asking why that is there.]
[They are horrified, asking isn’t that the dimension administrator’s object?]
As if the gods’ agitation had caused the earth to shake violently. At this, Hugo and Sofi, who had been standing still, screamed, and the Holy Knights also screamed.
[Warning. The gods’ agitation is directed at the Serpent Bearer.]
In the end, Hugo, flustered by the prickling killing intent, shouted, “Geon!”
Because he knew well how dangerous an act of provoking the gods was.
But regardless, Yi Geon grinned. “Quite an enthusiastic reaction.”
Honestly, it was unexpected. Even though he had taken it out, it was strictly data form. He thought they might not know its abilities because the form was different, but—
‘No need to explain, so it’s convenient.’
Indeed, as expected of gods, they instantly realized the identity of the object Yi Geon held.
[They say it must be a part of the dimension administrator’s power.]
[They say with that, one can truly enter the divine realm.]
At the same time, the gods’ fury turned toward the one who had handed over the pass.
[The masters are angry.]
[They are emitting killing intent, asking what on earth the dimension administrator was thinking to hand that over to the calamity god.]
[They say the dimension administrator fell for the calamity god’s trick.]
[They are angry, saying what a disgraceful display from the dimension administrator who should be impartial.]
[Tens of millions of gods glare, saying they will not leave the dimension administrator alone.]
Yi Geon chuckled. He didn’t know what that dimension administrator was up to, but the guy had only tried to expel him from the sublunary realm. He was actually innocent, but who cares.
“That dimension administrator personally handed it to me to smash you all.”
At the same time, a brutal earthquake shook the ground.
[The gods’ fury has reached the heavens.]
[That fury is directed at the dimension administrator.]
Lightning even poured from the sky. Thanks to that, Hugo was on the verge of a heart attack.
And it was then. The flustered masters targeted Hugo, who was standing next to Yi Geon.
[The masters order Hugo to take that object away immediately.]
[They are angry, telling him as a human to quickly carry out their orders.]
And it was then. As the gods just happened to give orders to Hugo next to Yi Geon, the Blazing Lion Sovereign became very sharp.
[The Blazing Lion Sovereign radiates killing intent, asking how dare they give orders to whose servant.]
[He says he will kill them if they touch his saint.]
[The Full Moon Sovereign says to attach some hair and speak properly.]
[The Blazing Lion Sovereign howls.]
And it was then. With the declaration of war from the Sagittarius Holy God, the masters who had withdrawn from Hugo ground their teeth.
They looked extremely uneasy that Yi Geon had the divine realm pass. They tried not to show it, but their agitation was clear.
Well, that was only natural. There’s a mad dog, and the difference between that dog appearing in some other country and it coming to their own front yard is like heaven and earth.
But they did not lose their smiles. [The masters say it will be of no use even if he comes here.]
At those words, Yi Geon’s eyes flashed fiercely. “Why don’t we check whether it’s useful or not?”
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the ground under Yi Geon’s feet burst. Boom! At the same time, green and black light surged! The ground split, and as Yi Geon tried to activate the crystal stone he held, the divine realm became a scene of chaos.
[The masters urgently disappear.]
[The masters go to protect their territories.]
[They say they must prevent the calamity god’s invasion at all costs.]
[They order all gods to be summoned.]
[The Gold Beast Sovereign joyfully welcomes the calamity god.]
[The Gold Beast Sovereign joyfully dresses in attire and prepares to go out to greet the calamity god.]
[He says he will finally kill the rude calamity god who pulled out his tooth.]
Hugo was flustered by the gods’ movements and Yi Geon’s actions. Because the moment Yi Geon held the crystal stone, light surged as he soared toward the sky.
He wasn’t sure, but seeing his Holy God causing a ruckus and all, he was undoubtedly planning to go to the divine realm. And that thing must be like a pass.
But it shouldn’t happen. ‘The Celestial Punishment isn’t even completed yet, and he’s going now?’ It was madness.
No matter what, going without any preparation was too thoughtless. So when it looked like Yi Geon would disappear from this world, as light surged from his body, Hugo panicked and rushed at him. He desperately grabbed Yi Geon’s leg.
“Geon! No! If you go now, you really…”
But it was that moment. “Let go, you bastard. What are you doing?” “Huh?” Having grabbed his pant leg, Hugo just blinked his eyes.
Because Yi Geon, who he thought would disappear to the divine realm, was looking down at Hugo as if wondering what he was doing. And just when he was wondering how this happened, since the door to the divine realm seemed to have definitely opened—
“Let go! You’re pulling my pants off! You can see my underwear!” “Ack!!” Hugo was hit and sent flying by Yi Geon. But regardless, Hugo showed signs of bewilderment. Even the Disinfectant (Iaso) was trembling, realizing the divine realm’s door had opened.
“Weren’t you going to the divine realm?” At those words, Yi Geon snorted. “Idiot, who’s going? I’m not thoughtless enough to go bare-bodied into the stronghold of those who want to kill me.”
Hugo grabbed the back of his neck and finally collapsed in relief. “Ah, you scared me! You’re making my heart drop!”
Well, the opponent was the gods’ stronghold. So he thought there was no way Yi Geon would really go, but still. Because Yi Geon sometimes went off in directions they could never imagine. He might really act crazy and charge in, saying he’d rip out the gods from head to toe.
So he was relieved. Because it was a truly dangerous place for Yi Geon, who had a low divine rank. “Still, it’s a relief. At least you have a minimum of reason left…”
“This pass is a one-time use. I need to make a net that can catch all those bastards at once before I go. Ah, it’ll be heavy so I’ll make a lightweight bag too.” “......” This bastard!
“That was the reason you said you weren’t going?!”
“Of course. Ah, come to think of it, I could just multiply this pass into several. Okay. I’ll need to use that shit-haired guy’s box.”
“Then why did you make a declaration of war…”
“Idiot. If I provoke them like this, they’ll make thorough preparations and bring out all the useful ones, won’t they?”
“Useful ones?” Yi Geon chuckled devilishly as he looked at the kettle he had made. He seemed quite pleased with the performance of the holy object made from the Holy God’s body.
And at that expression, Hugo turned pale. ‘That bastard is planning to grind up even the subordinate gods and make them into holy objects…’
The divine realm would surely become Yi Geon’s hunting ground. Of course, the place where the twelve zodiacal constellations are is the highest level of that divine realm. According to his Holy God, it was the widest and most beautiful place, but also the most dangerous. If Yi Geon went, he would have to take the Celestial Punishment, which was still being upgraded.
But the Disinfectant (Iaso) seemed puzzled. [But there was definitely a sign of the door opening just now…!] “Ah, I didn’t cross the door, I just opened it and did some work.” [Work?] At those words, Yi Geon smiled slyly.
What Yi Geon had sent flying into the dimensional rift was none other than the data of Cancer. [Cancer’s Black Bubbles] And sure enough.
[The power of the Dark Star contaminates the dimensional rift.]
[A massive contaminant covers the divine realm’s eyes.]
[They cannot observe Earth from the divine realm.]
[The masters tremble in fear, asking where the Serpent Bearer is.]
[They raise their voices, telling them to quickly deal with the contamination.]
[They say that no one except the Holy Grail Master can purify the Dark Star.]
Yi Geon laughed as if it served them right. That was it. The pass was an object that opened a passage connecting the divine realm and Earth. But if he contaminated that place with Cancer’s power? ‘All gods must pass through there to descend to this side.’ Even if they tried to send pursuers, they would have to pass through there. But the Dark Star was a power all Holy Gods avoided. That meant no one would be able to pass through the contaminated passage.
“With this, those arrogant bastards won’t be able to run wild for a while.” From their perspective, always observing them from an omniscient and omnipotent position, it would be a terror they had never experienced. Even if they could hear news through their subordinates on Earth, it was a big difference from seeing it directly. Moreover, even if they tried to send troops for a preemptive strike, it would be impossible. ‘Since half of the subordinate gods are said to be in the divine realm.’ Literally an isolated situation where they couldn’t see or move.
[As the number of Holy Knights and subordinate gods decreases, the Holy God’s power weakens, and as it increases, the Holy God’s power strengthens.]
[To fully use the divine power, you must unlock the potential power of the Serpent Bearer constellation, ??? and ???]
That notification made Yi Geon laugh. While he tied up their feet, he would upgrade the Celestial Punishment, and while they were burning with anxiety, he would level up and grow his divine seat.
Of course, there was one screaming in agony. [The Blazing Lion Sovereign tells him not to do this.] [He says to come to the divine realm quickly and heal him.] [The Full Moon Sovereign says, ‘The Gold Beast Sovereign is waiting eagerly at the door for the Serpent Bearer.’] [The nameless forces begin to look up to the Serpent Bearer.] Yi Geon ignored it and turned his steps. Who would do them a favor?
Watching that, Hugo swallowed hard. The reason Yi Geon was going this far was surely because of the Holy Gods hostile to him. ‘The existing Holy Gods’ power is not to be taken lightly.’ Indeed, Capricorn, Taurus, Pisces, and Gemini, who had appeared as avatars to kill Yi Geon. Those divine seats were the central pillars supporting this society and had great influence. So no matter how powerful Yi Geon was, it would be difficult to eliminate the faith following those Holy Gods. ‘Because the Serpent Bearer is a newly born, small divine seat.’
But it was then. “Um, excuse me…” Someone called out to Yi Geon, who was about to leave. They were the Holy Knights who had tried to rescue the Holy Maiden and the reporters doing live coverage. And they trembled as they watched Yi Geon, who was having his subordinate gods take Sofi away. “Um, that person you’re taking! Is she really the Holy Maiden?”
Yi Geon frowned. He was about to take her quickly and make her into a medicine-making slave. “What are you suddenly talking about?”
“No. For her to be the Holy Maiden… you beat her up like a dog… no, like you were dealing with a monster…” Ah.
Yi Geon seemed to realize only then that the video of him beating Sofi had been broadcast live worldwide. And even for Yi Geon, he knew it wasn’t good if it spread worldwide that he had beaten Sofi. Well, he didn’t care at all, but it was violence, after all. So when he looked at Hugo, Hugo averted his gaze as if saying he had already tried to stop him, and now he didn’t know anything.
It was then. “Mr. Yi Geon? D-don’t tell me you really beat the Holy Maiden…!” Finally, Yi Geon smiled brightly. “Oh come on, it’s obviously a monster.” “Th-then!” Yi Geon smiled and clapped. “Kids. What are you doing? Quickly deal with the monster. The citizens are scared.” [We will obey your command!!!] “Kyaaaak! No! That’s not it! Kyaaaak!!”
As Yi Geon turned around, the flustered Holy Knights grabbed him. “Mr. Yi Geon! Where are you going…!” “Ah, to find the real kidnapped Holy Maiden. Oh, you guys go home first.” At the same time, Yi Geon’s subordinate gods, Il-nam and I-nam, threw Sofi off the cliff. Yi Geon laughed. Well, they’d just throw her off the cliff, and then say they rescued the real Holy Maiden who had been unconscious at the bottom of the cliff.
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And around that time. There were monsters watching the scene. They were the very ones who had taken Sofi hostage and tried to negotiate with humanity. And their leader narrowed his brows as he secretly watched Yi Geon. Originally, he had planned to go himself and retrieve Sofi after hearing that his subordinates on guard duty had all been killed. But. ‘He’s a fellow who even eliminates Holy Gods.’ If they clashed directly, the damage would naturally be great. So the general of the forces of the lord called the King of Abundance narrowed his brows. He had come directly on orders from the lord. ‘The lord desires that fellow’s allegiance.’ Of course, they held a grudge against Yi Geon, or rather his saint. ‘Was it Cheon Seong-jae?’ Wasn’t that brat saint already grinding his teeth for killing his brother? ‘He only told me to monitor him for now.’ It was then. [General. What should we do?] [Change of plans. You go as planned to Libra’s sanctuary to retrieve the subordinate god forces that Libra has.] [What? Then what about you, General…!] [I will approach from a different angle. That fellow must be destroyed from within, not from without.] And he knew someone who could make that possible. (Continued in the next episode)