Hades pondered for a moment before speaking calmly, "Persephone, temporarily abandon the exploration of the other Mythological World. The era has already started to descend into chaos. Since that's the case, the Underworld should also take this opportunity to get involved."
In his usually emotionless dark eyes, a rare sharp glint appeared, revealing a sense of ambition and drive.
No matter the situation.
Hades always remained unruffled, filled with an endless calm, as if no event could stir any emotional fluctuation within him.
But at this moment.
Hades seemed like a blade drawn from its sheath, a transformation that made him feel entirely different.
This wasn't surprising.
Even Hades wasn't devoid of emotions. His personality merely allowed him to control his emotions with absolute rationality.
However, despite this!
At this moment!
Things had truly become interesting. Since the Earth Goddess herself had stepped onto the board and entered the game as a player...
Then.
It was time to see who the victor of this game would be.
After all.
In the past, when neither Hades nor Gaia had personally taken action, a certain balance was maintained. Since both sides held that balance, why not test the waters and see what happens?
Hades wanted to see the result of going head-to-head with the so-called Earth Goddess. What would come next? What would the future hold?
"Hehehe~~~"
Persephone gently covered her mouth, chuckling softly. Her voice was tender as she said, "Husband, since you've decided, then I shall naturally obey. I will make all the necessary preparations. Rest assured, everything will be ready."
With a slight bow, Persephone stood and gracefully left.
She was dressed in a long black gown, holding the staff of the Queen of the Underworld. At this moment, Persephone exuded confidence and determination.
Since her husband intended to participate in this great war between the many races, then let's see who would emerge victorious in the end. What would be the final outcome?
"Poseidon."
"Zeus."
"This game is about to begin."
A smile appeared on Hades' lips. It had been a long time since he felt this way, even though everything had been meticulously planned. Now, the game was finally becoming interesting.
For Hades.
His mentality was entirely different.
Once!
Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus had joined forces to confront the Titan King Cronus. Back then, they were the weaker party, fighting with their lives on the line, unable to enjoy any of it.
But now, it was different. Since the game had begun, why not play and see how it all turned out?
Hades wanted to see if, even with the supreme Earth Goddess entering the game herself, she would truly emerge as the only victor.
Everything was far from certain. If that was the case, why not play the game and see what the final result would be?
The future!
What would happen to everything?
It was shaping up to be a grand and intriguing game.
As for Hades, the outcome wouldn't affect him much. He had already broken past his own limitations.
However!
Since the Earth Goddess herself had entered the game, if Hades chose not to participate, it would be too humiliating. In this relatively balanced game, he would play along and see who would win.
With the entire Mythological World, using all the races, this game would be grand in scope.
Who would win and who would lose?
Who could say!
This would indeed be a grand game, a magnificent chessboard.
Persephone had already begun making preparations. Hypnos, Thanatos, and the other death gods and Underworld warriors were all receiving their orders and had started preparing and arranging their pieces.
Similarly!
Just as Hades could sense what was happening, so could Poseidon and Zeus. Although they were somewhat weaker than Hades, they weren't so much weaker that it made no difference.
If that were truly the case, things would have been far more bizarre.
No matter what.
In this grand era, no one would choose to retreat. After all! If anyone backed down now, they would lose face entirely, and that was something no one was willing to accept.
The Sea Realm!
"..."
Poseidon quietly listened to Nereus' report. From beginning to end, his expression remained devoid of any emotional fluctuation, filled only with calm and indifference.
It could be said.
Poseidon didn't seem to care about any of this at all.
Of course.
This was not surprising. It was simply Poseidon's nature. He was always so cold and indifferent, no matter the situation, rarely showing any emotion.
After a moment.
Poseidon's voice rang out, detached and distant. "Nereus, in your opinion, what decision should I make?"
"This..."
Nereus hadn't expected his Sea Emperor to ask such a question, leaving him momentarily hesitant.
However.
Poseidon wasn't testing Nereus. He genuinely wanted to hear what advice Nereus could offer.
After a brief moment of thought, Nereus responded respectfully but with utmost seriousness, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, since that one has already stepped into the game, retreating now would bring too much shame upon our Sea Realm."
Poseidon nodded and said calmly, "Nereus, proceed according to your judgment. I grant you full authority."
"Yes!"
Nereus bowed respectfully and withdrew.
Poseidon, however, didn't seem to care about the matter at all. He continued absorbing the strange divine power that had been flowing into him. As it gradually merged with him, his own divine power began to transform, evolve, and undergo a fundamental change.
It could be said.
Through this unique power, Poseidon was steadily walking the path of the Ancient Gods.
To be precise.
Would it truly be called the path of the Ancient Gods? Who could say! That power might be incredibly strange, possibly even highly unique. But no matter what, one thing was certain: this divine power would undoubtedly bring immense strength!
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