Chapter 133 : Li Yu's plan, let's get another bottle of divine blood!
"Godslaying?"
As Li Yu's words fell, Shaka and Saga's bodies trembled simultaneously, their eyes flashing with incredulous astonishment.
As the two strongest Gold Saints in Sanctuary apart from Li Yu, Saga was unparalleled in the Twelve Palaces with the destructive power of his ultimate techniques, while Shaka was unmatched in the world with his Eighth Sense, which was close to that of a god or Buddha.
Yet, even so, they had never dared to dream of slaying a god.
The chasm between gods and mortals was like a natural barrier, one that could never be crossed by mere increases in power.
The two exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of solemnity in the other's eyes.
Godslaying?
It sounded simple, but could it truly be done so easily?
Li Yu's expression was calm, as if he was merely discussing a trivial matter.
Saori Kido stood beside him, the Staff of Nike in her hand gently tapping the ground, golden patterns spreading across the floor. Her voice carried the clarity of one who saw through everything.
"The current Olympian Gods have not descended to Human Realm in their true forms. Restricted by the rules of Human Realm, their power will not exceed the Ninth Sense, and their physical bodies are all mortal. As long as their physical bodies are completely destroyed, even if they can revive through their divine essence, it will take a long time, at least not in time for this Holy War."
Li Yu nodded slightly, adding,
"The Hades's Castle operation this time, on the surface, is to cripple the Underworld's anchor in Human Realm, but the true target is Thanatos, the God of Death, and Hypnos, God of Sleep."
"The two Twin Gods are Hades's left and right hands. If we can kill or seal one of them before the Holy War begins, it will undoubtedly greatly shock Hades, making him dare not act against Human Realm for a short period."
Shaka's fingertips formed a lotus mudra, his tone calm but with a hint of solemnity.
"How exactly should we do it? The divine power of the God of Death and Hypnos, is far beyond that of ordinary Specters."
"The five Bronze Saintss will be responsible for clearing the outer Specters and attracting the enemy's attention."
Li Yu's gaze swept outside the hall, seeing the ready-to-depart team at the foot of the Saint Mountain.
"Shura, Aiolia, and Mu, as Gold Saints, their main task is to hold back the Three Giants of the Underworld: Radamanthys of Wyvern, Minos of Griffon, and Aiacos of Garuda."
"These three are the core of the Underworld's fighting force. As long as they are tied down, it will create an opportunity for us."
He paused, then changed the subject.
"If the God of Death or Hypnos, intervenes, then, you two will need to step forward and stop them, delaying until I arrive."
Saga's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his blue pupils.
"You're not coming with us?"
Li Yu shook his head, a stern glint in his black eyes.
"If I go with you, the Three Giants of the Underworld will definitely avoid battle, and the God of Death and Hypnos, are even more likely to retreat deep into the Underworld."
Saga and Shaka nodded slightly. Li Yu, who could even contend with Poseidon...
Two secondary gods indeed would not dare to casually fight him.
Li Yu said indifferently,
"I will use the excuse of guarding the Goddess and remain in Sanctuary, making them mistakenly believe that I have not participated in the battle. Moreover, if anyone dares to cause trouble in Sanctuary during this time, I don't mind sending them on their way."
A flash of understanding instantly crossed Saga's eyes, and a faint smile played at the corners of his lips.
"So, this battle must fall into a stalemate. The combat power we dispatch cannot be too strong, only then can the Underworld be misled into thinking there's an opportunity, luring the God of Death and Hypnos, to act proactively."
"Precisely."
Li Yu nodded in approval. There was no need for many words when talking to a smart person; Saga's vision and strategy indeed deserved the position of Pope.
"Once the two gods appear, Shaka, you immediately cast Tenbu Hōrin to seal the space. I will depart from Sanctuary and launch a thunderous strike at the fastest speed, killing at least one of them."
"At that time, the Underworld will surely fall into chaos, and Hades will also rein in his aggression, reversing the dynamic of offense and defense."
Saori Kido listened quietly from the side, a trace of distraction in her eyes. Li Yu's plan was daring to the point of subverting convention, yet it was meticulously interconnected. If successful, it would not only solve Human Realm's immediate crisis but also buy Sanctuary valuable time for preparation.
The Staff in her hand trembled slightly, clearly also shaken by this god-slaying plan.
Saga suddenly let out a cold laugh, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"Li Yu, you're still so calculating, even with your own people."
"The feeling is mutual."
Li Yu replied indifferently.
"Saga, your ability to grasp the core of the plan in a short time proves that if you were to devise it, you would do the same."
The two exchanged smiles, then Li Yu's words took a turn.
"Both of you must be careful. The divine power of the God of Death and Hypnos, far surpasses that of ordinary Saints. Do not engage them directly; simply delay them."
The vermilion mark on Shaka's forehead glowed faintly, carrying a hint of Zen.
"Li Yu, you can rest assured. I have not yet reached the time of nirvana; I will not easily perish."
The two turned and walked out of the hall, their golden Cloths gleaming with a cold light in the morning sun, their figures as tall and straight as pines.
Saori Kido gazed at their departing backs, her expression complex. This battle, which gambled the future of Sanctuary, depended entirely on Li Yu's strategy.
"Oh, and this battle is of great importance. I ask the Goddess to bestow divine blood."
Li Yu's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting her thoughts.
"Only by strengthening the Cloth with divine blood can Yu be confident in a single, fatal blow against the God of Death and Hypnos."
"Ah?"
Saori Kido's red lips parted slightly, her eyes filled with surprise, which then turned into helplessness.
"Do you need to ask for divine blood every time you go to battle?"
The condensation of divine blood required a large amount of her divine power and was not a resource that could be used at will.
But she also understood that Li Yu was facing gods this time, and a Cloth strengthened by divine blood was an indispensable aid.
She gritted her teeth and took out a crystal vial from inside her robe. The vial contained a liquid with a faint golden glow, which was the Goddess's blood.
"Although the Cloth strengthened by divine blood is powerful, it must be used at critical moments. Do not waste it."
Li Yu took the crystal vial, his fingertips feeling the warm power emanating from the divine blood. He naturally understood the Goddess's unspoken meaning: condensing divine blood was a great burden for her.
He chuckled inwardly. It seemed that even a goddess had times when she felt powerless. The life energy that those women produced every month clearly could not be converted into divine blood.
After handing over the vial, Saori Kido turned away, no longer looking at him, her robes gently swaying in the wind, like a little girl throwing a tantrum.
Seeing this, Li Yu's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Please rest, Goddess. With me here, no specter or demon can approach Sanctuary."
Saori Kido did not respond, but she nodded slightly, her figure slowly disappearing into the golden light within the hall.
At the same time, the Sanctuary army had arrived outside Hades's Castle.
This massive fortress, standing in theseam between Human Realm and the Underworld, was built entirely of black rock. Twisted reliefs of the undead were carved into its walls, emanating a strong aura of death.
For tens of kilometers outside the fortress, it was enveloped by three layers of translucent barriers. Energy surged on the surface of the barriers, like the skin of a writhing corpse, sending shivers down one's spine.
The outermost Death Forest Barrier was filled with a putrid miasma, and twisted dead trees swayed within the barrier, as if countless vengeful souls were wailing.
The middle Dream Barrier glowed with a hazy purple illusionary light. The light refracted within it, making one feel dazed at a glance, as if about to be dragged into eternal sleep.
The innermost Hades Barrier exuded absolute pressure. Black mist flowed on the surface of the barrier, repelling all signs of life.
Without Hades's blessing, any living being that stepped foot here would immediately die.