219: Chapter 219: Dark List 219: Chapter 219: Dark List “Miss Su, are you really sure about this?” Anna stared into Su Qingyu’s eyes, the two locking gazes.
However, from her eyes, Anna couldn’t sense any fear.
Could it be that Su Qingyu didn’t know the people above were all cultivators?
“I am certain,” said Su Qingyu firmly, and her following words surprised everyone.
“Even if I am not a cultivator.”
Beyond the shock, there was admiration.
“Alright, Elder Allen, please take them along.” Anna turned her head, her tone just as resolute.
She hadn’t anticipated that Su Qingyu’s love for Ye Shikai had reached this extent.
Anna seemed to understand why Ye Shikai returned to Huaxia.
“Princess, please think this over thrice, I fear…” From a public and private standpoint, Elder Allen was reluctant to include Su Qingyu.
Publicly, he feared he couldn’t protect her adequately.
Should anything happen to her under his watch, it would offend the Netherworld King.
Privately, taking a normal person to the Holy Mountain wasn’t only about splitting his attention for her care, but it would also slow their journey.
“I order you as a princess to take them along and ensure their safety.” Elder Allen hadn’t yet finished speaking when Anna interrupted him.
Seeing Anna’s resolute gaze, Elder Allen sighed deeply, then instructed the other elders behind him to ensure Su Qingyu’s safety.
He casually set up an Array next to Su Qingyu which would allow her to withstand the harsh conditions of the Holy Mountain.
Because of Anna’s order, Elder Allen had no choice but to bring the two along, feeling somewhat gloomy internally.
There was no helping it; he might as well go and plead with Ye Shikai later for some advantages.
After all, Su Qingyu was also the Netherworld Empress.
Ye Shikai wouldn’t leave him without any benefits after helping him this much.
“Thank you, Anna.” Su Qingyu earnestly thanked, bowing to Anna.
“It’s nothing, but Miss Su, still, I hope you will be careful on the mountain.
Since you know about cultivators, I need not elaborate on the dangers,” said Anna.
“I will remember,” nodded Su Qingyu as the group proceeded towards the mountain.
“Great Elder, how many from the Dark List have come this time?” Anna suddenly turned her head to ask.
“From the Dark List, thirty-seven have come this time,” Elder Allen replied, his face taking on a more solemn expression.
“What is the Dark List?” Su Qingyu curiously asked.
Elder Allen showed a troubled look, finding it difficult to explain the definition of the Dark List.
“The Dark List is simply a ranking of masters,” Ailina stepped in, finding it inappropriate to disclose matters of the Underworld to Su Qingyu, so she explained it in simple terms.
Inside the Holy Mountain, numerous relics of the Great Sages, the Temple of Gods, treasures, all make this place the dream destination for all cultivators.
However, the opening of the Holy Mountain entirely depends on chance.
Plainly speaking, it’s about luck.
If the luck is good, the Holy Mountain opens frequently, but if it’s bad, it might only open every few years, a decade, or even several decades…
Therefore, each opening of the Holy Mountain attracts a massive influx of powerful individuals.
They rush here, all in search of opportunities.
If they are late, the treasures become possessions of others.
The Underworld, a complex world with varying professions, assassin groups, mercenary bands, sects, religious organizations, all form parts of the Underworld.
Whether from the Right Path or the Evil Path, they all share a common standard of measure: strength.
Thus, the Dark List was born.
The Dark List comprises sixty individuals, ranked based on their combat achievements.
While their power is inferior to the Main God, in the eyes of the Underworld, they are his biggest competitors.
They constantly covet the position of the Main God.
A year and a half ago, Ye Shikai was once the top of the Dark List, using just twenty-three moves to slay the former Netherworld King, achieving God Slayer status and shocking the Underworld.
However, this is an exceptional case.
Most on the list lack the strength to confront the Main God alone.
Unlike the static twelve Main Gods, positions on the Dark List constantly change, and one might even say they shift daily.
This trip to the Holy Mountain, the ones most excited are those from the Dark List.
So long as they can obtain treasures from the relics, they possess the strength to challenge the Main God.
And this time, a substantial thirty-seven members have come, which is more than half.
On the other side of the Holy Mountain.
Three men and a woman were making their way up the mountain.
The woman walked to the edge of a small river, washing her golden greatsword.
“Hephesto, I think Hades and the others must be on the mountain,” Apollo said, holding a map which Athena had given them.
“I think so too,” Hephesto replied.
“I can feel a strong energy presence above.”
“Hey, Athena, aren’t you interested in becoming a God Slayer?” Poseidon asked, wielding his trident, as the other two also turned to look at Athena.
She was focused on washing her golden greatsword, seemingly oblivious to their conversation.
“I’m only interested in Hades’ head,” Athena said fiercely.
“I don’t care about the others, Hades must be reserved for me.”
“Alright, then we’ll leave him to you; we’ll take care of the others,” Apollo said.
Meeting such a ‘big fish’, Apollo was thrilled from the bottom of his heart.
Hades was the strongest, and now someone had specifically said they wanted him, which perfectly allowed them to use Athena to contain him.
“If you dare play any tricks, I wouldn’t mind starting by cutting you first.” Suddenly, Athena’s sharp gaze landed on the three, causing them to flinch.
Who didn’t know of Athena’s tough and troublesome nature?
Getting tangled up with her meant there would be no peace.
“Of course not,” Apollo said.
“We can even assist you.
If you can’t beat him, we can help you deal with him.”
If you dare to kill him, I’ll kill you.” Athena shouted angrily, swinging her greatsword and turning a nearby large rock into powder.
Seeing this, the three quietly backed down—after all, who says it’s easy to provoke an angry woman?
“Let’s go, let’s head up the mountain now,” Athena, fired up by the discussion, was eager to ascend immediately.
“Wait a moment.” Hephesto reached out to stop Athena.
“No rush, let’s wait a bit longer.” Hearing this, Apollo and Poseidon also revealed knowing smiles, leaving Athena somewhat baffled.
“Before we go up, let’s watch a good show first,” Hephesto revealed a sinister smile.
In the Black Curtain Forest, Ye Shikai and his group were waiting for Wang Kai to return.
However, unbeknownst to them, a formidable force was steadily approaching through the forest…