The night was gentle with scattered stars. Occasional meteors streaked by in the distance, adding a hint of mystery to the boundless universe.
However, the sky above the overseas immortal mountain of the Underworld was actually in turmoil as a considerable commotion had broken out.
Someone had nailed a chain onto Shoraionji Temple and pulled it down from the void.
Golden light exploded with Buddhist texts, scattering all over the place. The light of Buddhism then rushed straight to the vast universe and stirred up a turmoil. The commotion was so great that it illuminated the entire Underworld, causing everything to be covered with golden light.
Shoraionji Temple crashed to the ground after it was dragged out of the void.
Boom!
A deafening explosion could be heard. As soon as Shoraionji Temple landed, it crushed a mountain.
The dilapidated temple was still unscathed, its walls completely undamaged. Then, the golden light vanished, and the Buddhist texts disappeared without a trace. Everything seemed to have returned to its initial peace.
Revealer Maha’s voice seemed to have completely disappeared as well.
Alex took two steps backward and looked at the Grand Bodhisattva in disbelief. He was also the real god of the Underworld, yet he somehow felt it all surreal.
“How… How can you be the god of the Underworld?”
The god of the Underworld turned around and looked at Alex with a smile. “What’s wrong? Are you shocked?”
His expression seemed to contain a certain exaltation of successful conspiracy.
Alex felt dejected as he could not accept that result no matter what. Revealer Maha had high hopes for him, and Shelly also desperately improved his impression of Alex. Only then did Revealer Maha take out his treasured water of Yin-Yang Chi and give it all to Alex, providing him incredible opportunities and benefits… But now, he was equivalent to Revealer Maha’s betrayer and inviting trouble to him instead.
He smiled bitterly and said, “I’m shocked. The dignified god of the Underworld, the great demon king who had caused Dairaionji Temple to suppress itself, actually disguised himself as a monk. He’d even claim to be the Grand Bodhisattva or whatever he calls it. He even went to great lengths to offer enough benefits, taking advantage of a few minor characters. Even I… Pity him a little!”
The god of the Underworld still maintained the Buddhist gesture by erecting his left hand in front of his chest while pulling the holy attributed chain with another hand.
He laughed heartily. “Amitabha. I’ll take that as a compliment.”
Yet, he still emphasized that he did not deceive them.
What was the point of it?
Seeing that Alex seemingly did not believe him, the god of the Underworld was conflicted, and he frowned. “What about it? You still don’t believe me? Do you think I’m lying?”
“Aren’t you? What’s done is done. What’s the point of dwelling on this?”
“No, no, no. This is a matter of principle. I told you I didn’t lie, so I mustn’t.”
“Hmm..? You lied about at least one thing.”
“Which one?”
“You used to say that you were a guardian of Dairaionji Temple, specializing in the suppression of the god of the Underworld. But you’re the god of the Underworld. Isn’t that a lie, then?”
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