Chapter 18 – The Furious Earth Goddess Ximi (Part 2):
Birth Heaven, Bujiso
This was the residence of Progenitor Dasha and Progenitor Pirini, a palace made entirely of gold, every corner reflecting the siblings' nobility.
Rumble~!
A tremendous disturbance in the Heavenly Realm spread to Birth Heaven, causing those practicing yoga to stop immediately.
Progenitor Dasha withdrew his lingam from the yoni, rose, and stepped out of the palace.
This displeased Progenitor Pirini, but the violent tremor of the Heavenly Realm had erased any desire to continue her exercises.
She draped herself in a magnificent sari, her pregnant belly prominent, and walked out.
Feeling the life stirring within her, Pirini smiled with happiness.
Indeed, she was pregnant again—and had received the blessing of Creator God Brahma, carrying twenty-seven babiesthis time.
All girls, much favored by Brahma himself.
"What could have caused such a tremendous disturbance in the Heavenly Realm, my dear?"
Progenitor Pirini helped Dasha don his robe.
"The great Earth Sovereign Ximi has arrived in the Heavenly Realm, and has already taken action—six main gods have been slain. At this moment, Sky God Daius is meditating with our father," Dasha replied.
"What? The mighty Ximi has attacked the Heavenly Realm? Why? Could it be to contest the position of God King with Sky God Daius?"
Pirini's expression grew tense as she looked at Dasha. "Because of your support, many of our children followed Daius. Could this endanger our children, my beloved husband?"
As progenitors, they had birthed many children over the years. Since most were high main gods, Dasha had sent them to the Heavenly Court, hoping they would survive under Daius' protection.
Dasha remained silent. He had not expected the Earth Goddess Ximi to come to the Heavenly Realm, striking all the way to the Heavenly Court.
The terror of a Primordial Element Main God was unimaginable.
Ordinary main gods were no match, let alone their children. Many were high main gods, yet they could not endure Ximi's wrathful aura.
Even if Dasha himself intervened, he would be no match for her.
Only three beings in the Three Realms could possibly challenge Ximi: Creator God Brahma, Preserver God Vishnu, and Destroyer God Shiva.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Dasha sensed an aura emanating from Brahma's realm and smiled.
"Our sister, the Goddess of Eloquence Sarosvati, has gone to the Heavenly Court," Dasha said.
"Then we need not worry. Let us continue to bring vitality to this barren universe."
"The Goddess of Eloquence has gone? Then I can rest easy," Pirini nodded, patting her pregnant belly, and returned to the palace with Dasha.
The Goddess of Eloquence, Brahma's wife, had gone to the Heavenly Court to extinguish this one-sided war.
Although she could not defeat Ximi, she represented the great Creator Brahma.
Heavenly Court
Located at the summit of Mount Sumeru, in the Great Desire Heaven of the Thousand Heavens, the Heavenly Court had been established by Sky God Daius.
Shanjian City, the royal capital, gathered thousands of gods, all staring in fear at the Earth Goddess Ximi standing in the void.
Ximi was in combat form, with six corpses nearby, still radiating the aura of main gods.
It was clear these six main gods had been slain by Ximi—some naturally derived gods, others children of Dasha and Pirini, including one main god of the Earth Lineage.
"As Earth Lineage gods, you forsake Miaozhen Palace to come to this tiny Heavenly Court, hmph~"
"Whether oppressed or voluntary, from today onward, any Earth Lineage god leaving the Heavenly Court shall receive my protection. Those remaining in the Court shall become my enemies!"
Ximi's voice echoed throughout Shanjian City, spreading across the entire Heavenly Court.
Tiny Heavenly Court?
The Sky Lineage gods burned with anger, but their reason told them not to act rashly. Otherwise, they would share the fate of the six slain gods.
"Praise the great Earth Sovereign! You have come to save us! We shall forever follow your footsteps, as your most obedient children!"
Immediately, Earth Lineage gods flew to stand behind Ximi.
Of course, a small number chose to remain in the Heavenly Court.
"Proceed first to Miaozhen Palace, obeying the will of the great Consciousness God," Ximi said, noticing ten or so Earth Lineage gods still staying. A flicker of disappointment passed her eyes, then she addressed the others.
Even though some were high main gods, they were little help to her here.
This was the Heavenly Court, with thousands of gods, and even a Primordial Element Main God like herself.
Remaining here would only weigh her down, limiting her combat power.
"We are willing to die for you, great Ximi!"
The gods, not fully understanding her meaning, voiced their loyalty.
"Leave!"
Ximi's phoenix eyes glared, scolding them. Her gentleness was reserved for Exalted Fane alone.
At her command, the gods immediately departed, flying toward the Lower Realms.
"Has Daius not returned yet?"
Ximi's battle intent was full, her noble and icy voice ringing out.
Her words stunned the Heavenly Court gods, and a chill rose from the ground to their heads.
They fully realized the terror of the Earth Goddess Ximi, and that it had come at the cost of six main god lives.
Though none were high main gods, there were four mid-level main gods among them!
In the Great Brahma Primordial Era, main gods were not considered so valuable. In later times, even low main godswould be untouchable supreme beings.
"Respected Earth Sovereign Ximi, please wait a moment. The God King will return shortly," said Sun God Saknas, respectfully.
(Saknas was the first-generation Sun God in Hindu mythology; later Sun Gods were descendants of Dasha.)
"A feast has been prepared in the royal palace, hoping that the great Ximi will honor us with her presence."
Saknas, the second-ranking figure in the Heavenly Court, a high main god with great divine power, wielded the sun authority and many other powers.
Rumble~!
Ximi swung her golden axe, her terrifying divine power sweeping outward. Space collapsed, and Daius' God King Palace became ruins.
"Daius dares to challenge my authority? Then he should expect this outcome. From now until Daius returns, for every day that passes, I shall randomly select a lucky main god to return to the embrace of the great Brahma!"