226: Chapter 226 Zeus 226: Chapter 226 Zeus Holy Mountain.
Anna and Su Qingyu’s group sped up their journey, and the higher they climbed, the harsher the environment became.
Now, where they were, a blizzard had started.
Unlike the snowstorms outside, the snow here carried the chill of the Holy Mountain, which couldn’t be withstood by simply wearing more clothes.
For an ordinary person like Su Qingyu, this blizzard was deadly.
Although the Defensive Array set up by Elder Allen blocked most of the cold, Su Qingyu still shivered uncontrollably.
“Miss Su, are you alright?” Anna placed her hand on Su Qingyu’s shoulder, transferring warm Inner Strength into her body.
still hold on,” Su Qingyu said through chattering teeth, struggling to speak clearly.
Her stubborn expression moved Anna, which was not surprising since she might be the first ordinary person ever to enter the Holy Mountain.
“Your Highness, once we get past this area, we will arrive at the Black Curtain Forest, where the environment will be better,” Elder Allen said, consulting the map.
The look he gave Su Qingyu was one of helplessness mixed with a hint of admiration.
He knew that Anna’s beloved was the man called “Netherworld King,” and the woman standing beside her was the Netherworld Empress herself.
He had once tried to persuade Anna to abandon this notion, but she was deeply in love and no amount of persuasion worked.
Her stubbornness closely mirrored Su Qingyu’s current state.
What is love that makes people vow to live and die for each other?
Elder Allen led the group forward.
Although he wasn’t particularly fond of Su Qingyu, he had provided her with considerable support along the way; otherwise, she could not have come this far.
Suddenly, a beam of golden light shone before them – a blond man slowly descended from the sky, creating an incredibly spectacular scene.
Su Qingyu was somewhat mesmerized, but Elder Allen was far from complacent.
Instead, his expression turned grave.
This man was known as the strongest Main God.
“May I ask what brings you here, sir?” Elder Allen showed respect from a distance to Zeus, unwilling and fearful to provoke him.
Zeus seldom took action, but his might was indeed unfathomable, his reputation no less than Hades’s, which is why he is called the “strongest Main God.”
“I didn’t expect to encounter Elder Allen on the Holy Mountain; just came to say hello,” Zeus said gracefully while somewhat studying Su Qingyu, who was protected behind Anna.
“If that’s the case, then I shall depart first.
There’s still some distance to the summit, so we must hurry on our way,” Elder Allen wished he could leave immediately.
“However,” Zeus paused, the corners of his mouth revealing a sinister smile, his index finger slowly raising, “I intend to take someone with me.”
“May I ask, sir, who do you wish to take?” Elder Allen suddenly had a very bad premonition.
“Netherworld Empress Persephone.” Zeus pointed at Su Qingyu, who was behind Anna, and stated calmly.
Indeed, Zeus intended to use Su Qingyu as leverage against Ye Shikai.
Anna frowned, furious.
Zeus, Hephesto, and Poseidon – they were all cut from the same cloth, truly devious.
“Anna, is he talking about me?” Su Qingyu asked, a hint of fear in her voice.
“Sorry, I can’t give this person to you.
Hades entrusted me to protect her.
Aren’t you afraid of offending the Netherworld King by taking her away directly?” Anna stood out and directly refused Zeus, her tone firm.
“Haha, I will explain to Hades.
I still hope, Princess, that you would cooperate.” A flash of displeasure crossed Zeus’s face as Anna rudely refused his request, but he did have some apprehensions, after all, Anna was a royal princess and also the heir to the throne.
If he harmed her, it would mean opposing an entire nation, and Zeus would not be so reckless.
“What if I say no?” Anna said coldly.
Although Zeus’s tone was gentle, his implication was a naked threat.
He wasn’t even afraid of Hades, let alone you.
If it weren’t for Anna’s status, he probably would have just snatched her away.
“Princess.” Elder Allen gently chided.
He truly did not wish to offend Zeus from the bottom of his heart.
“If the Princess does not cooperate, that would be quite troublesome.” Zeus’s expression gradually turned cold.
If you won’t listen to reason, Zeus would have to snatch her away directly.
“Are you trying to oppose the royal family?” Anna threatened.
She knew that even the seven Elders might not be a match for Zeus.
Now, in negotiating with Zeus, she could only use the royal family to press him and deter him from making a move.
“If I get hurt here by you, the entire royal family will fight you to the death.
No matter how powerful your God King Hall is, it cannot contend against a great nation, right?” Anna’s tone was aggressive, and for a moment, she made Zeus hesitate to come forward.
“I won’t harm you, but I’m also confident that I can take her away.” It was the first time Zeus had been threatened in such a way.
His face showed a hint of anger, and with a wave of his hand, he held the God King Sword.
“Elder Allen, protect Miss Su.” Anna spoke as she took out a longsword.
It was a weapon bestowed by the royal family, its power no less than that of a Divine Artifact of the Main God.
“This is my order.” Anna said sharply, also very smartly holding Qingyu’s hand tightly.
Zeus wouldn’t dare to hurt her, and by staying so close in protection, he would not be able to make a move.
Elder Allen sighed and sent a glance towards the six Elders behind him.
He recited a complex and obscure spell, his eyes emitting a deep blue light.
A deep blue barrier formed in front of everyone.
“God King Technique—Divine Power Soul.” Zeus swung the God King Sword, and a vague golden light appeared in the sky.
Within the Sword Qi was tremendous Divine Power.
Elder Allen’s forehead was sweating profusely.
The Divine Power was like a huge mountain, the strong sense of oppression was suffocating.
This deep blue barrier was the Defensive Array of the Royal Church, which had once trapped Hephesto and Poseidon, two Main Gods, in the hospital.
Here, it was activated by seven Elders at the same time, yet it was still so difficult to resist.
After withstanding the first wave of Sword Qi, Elder Allen was already somewhat drained.
Such powerful force, Zeus truly lived up to “the strongest Main God”.
“Not bad in strength, let’s go again.” Zeus swung the God King Sword again, the second wave of Sword Qi was even more powerful than the first, arriving in the blink of an eye, everyone clenched their hands with sweat.
“Ah.” After withstanding the first wave, Elder Allen was no longer a match for Zeus.
The second wave of Sword Qi easily shattered the blue barrier, and the seven Elders all spit out a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground.
“Haha, so much for the Great Elder of the Royal Church.” Zeus laughed mockingly.