The so-called blessing represents the protection of divine power.
But it's not actually immutable.
The stronger the person granting it, the stronger the blessing's power.
Ayato had just taken Susano'o's power, so naturally, the blessing's power also increased.
Therefore, even for a Goddess of the Earth like Sita, it was of great help.
"But even so, is fainting a bit too much?"
Looking at Sita, her cheeks flushed and eyes closed, Ayato was speechless.
He patted her cheek. "Wake up. Don't sleep. There are other things to do."
Sita opened her eyes, first confused, then her body stiffened.
Damn!
A dignified Goddess of the Earth, fainted from receiving a blessing.
This was far too embarrassing.
Sita's emotions churned within her, but she still managed to stabilize herself.
She glanced at Ayato and said softly, "King, what else is there?"
"I heard that you have a Steel God sealed here."
"That's correct."
"Then take me to see him."
"Okay."
The so-called Netherworld was a world where reality and illusion overlapped.
Compared to the real world, it was far more idealistic.
Wherever the mind went, one could instantly teleport.
So, very quickly...
A resplendent palace appeared before Ayato and the others.
It looked like a legendary immortal's cave dwelling in those Xianxia noels.
"This is where the Steel God is sealed."
Sita pointed at the palace ahead. "Actually, inviting you here, King, is somewhat related to him."
"After all, he is connected to the..."
"Never mind, I'm not interested in that."
Ayato shook his head, interrupting Sita. "Right now, I'm only interested in this sealed guy."
The moment his voice fell,
Bolts of lightning, like a storm, struck towards the palace ahead.
Seeing this, Sita was horrified.
"King, the seal will..."
Before she could finish her sentence, the palace ahead began to collapse at a visible rate.
At the same time, a burst of laughter echoed through the sky.
"Haha, Old Sun is finally free!"
For a moment, Kaoru and the others also reacted, their expressions changing drastically.
"That Eastern God of War..."
Ena muttered blankly. "Was released by the King?"
"That Lord God has appeared."
Kaoru murmured. "This will probably cause major trouble again."
"I knew it. This King is not one to be trusted to keep things calm."
Almost anyone in the upper echelons of the magic world knew something about this sealed Heretic God.
Even among all Heretic Gods, this one was definitely among the top, the very best.
Who knew what he would do after being sealed for so long?
At the same time,
Under everyone's watch,
A golden light shot straight into the sky from the ruins of the palace.
Sita and the others felt their vision blur for a moment.
When they came to...
A figure standing on golden clouds appeared before them.
It was a monkey with a pointed mouth and sunken cheeks, standing upright.
What was particularly striking were his eyes, flashing with golden light, as if they could see through everything.
Looking at him, Ayato's eyes flickered as well.
Because he knew this figure's identity.
The one who fought heaven and earth, equal to heaven: the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong.
"Haha, I just sensed the presence of an old man disappear. What a pity he didn't live to see Old Sun free again."
Sun Wukong shook his head, then turned his gaze to Ayato. "You were the one who freed Old Sun just now, right?"
"That's right."
"Why?"
"Because I'm interested in you."
Ayato smiled slightly. "And for someone like you, being sealed is an insult."
"Haha, well said!"
Sun Wukong laughed wildly. "But you're also interesting. Being a Devil yet a Campione, and even possessing a Longinus."
He opened his Fiery Golden Eyes, but his expression gradually grew uncertain. "And on top of that, there's a power even Old Sun's Fiery Golden Eyes can't see through?"
'That must be my Origin Magic...'
Ayato's eyes flickered. Then he smiled, "But none of that matters, does it?"
"Haha, exactly!"
A fighting spirit flickered in Sun Wukong's eyes. "Although it's not good to say this..."
"Would you fight me?"
As his voice echoed, a terrifying wildness was unleashed.
Even as Sun Wukong...
He was still a Heretic God.
Regardless of legend or the nature of a Heretic God...
A combative nature was etched into his bones.
"I was thinking the same thing."
Ayato smiled slightly. "After all, I'm very interested in your Authorities."
"Haha, ambitious! If you can do it, then give it a try."
As he spoke, golden light flickered in Sun Wukong's hand, eventually forming a shiny golden staff.
The next moment,
Sun Wukong transformed into a golden light, appearing directly before Ayato, and swung his staff without hesitation.
Such a simple action seemed to carry the power to overturn the world and part the seas.
Because what he wielded was the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
Before this divine artifact...
The so-called Ame-no-Murakumo was nothing.
Facing this staff strike, Ayato clenched his fist, bent and straightened his arm, and threw a punch to meet it.
In an instant,
Fist and Ruyi Jingu Bang collided directly.
Boom!
At that moment, the entire Netherworld seemed to shake.
The raging wind and pouring rain in all directions rolled back like waves.
On the other side,
Watching the sudden battle, Sita and the others' expressions changed as well.
They never expected the two to start fighting after just a few words.
And their first exchange was so earth-shattering.
"Everyone, retreat!"
Sita shouted softly. An invisible force carried everyone backward.