"The Holy Mountain opens periodically, though there’s a pattern, it can still open unexpectedly, and based on my statistics, its frequency of opening has been increasing. Just in the first half of the year, it’s already opened seventeen tis," Aphrodite explained.
"So many tis." Doris was taken aback upon hearing this. In just six months, it opened seventeen tis, which averages nearly three tis a month. This was sothing Doris was unaware of. She was a newly promoted Main God, and the Main God Conference in a month’s ti would be her first public appearance. This could indeed be a chance to ’make a na for herself.’ If she seized this opportunity, Doris’s status would be solidified. Her cooperation with Aphrodite was fraught with risk, but if successful, the gains would be imasurable.
"Of course, the Main God Conference is another chance, and if nothing goes wrong, half a month before the Main God Conference, the ruins will also open, though only for one or two days. But that’s enough ti for us to prepare in advance." Aphrodite waved her hand, and several guards walked forward, picking up several pieces of equipnt to ’survey’ the surroundings.
"If nothing unexpected happens, the ruins here will soon open, probably tonight." Aphrodite carefully observed the dense fog nearby. This fog was indeed strange; it didn’t spread outward, yet the situation inside was completely obscured from view. The visibility was at most five ters, and using thermal imaging equipnt, no life forms could be detected inside. Or perhaps... the rumored monsters could evade detection by thermal imaging.
"What are your people doing?" Doris asked.
"Every ti the ruins open, the fog changes. These instrunts record the data, which should allow us to predict the exact ti." Doris watched curiously as those people worked. Aphrodite was notorious for being ticulous, and the success of this operation depended on careful preparation.
"If Hades doesn’t co, we’ll be wasting our efforts." Doris’s tone shifted abruptly, suddenly questioning Aphrodite beside her.
"Don’t worry, he’ll definitely co." Aphrodite sneered, her lips curled, revealing a mocking smile.
"What gives you such confidence?"
"I’ve crossed paths with the Three Temples several tis and know the personalities of Hades, Moon God, and others like the back of my hand. No matter what happens, they have no reason not to co. Not coming would arouse suspicion. After the battle at God King Hall, their losses were severe. At this critical juncture, not coming would signal ’guilt’ to the outside world, which would only attract more ’Evil Wolves.’ Therefore, they will definitely co."
"At least the Moon God and War God will certainly co."
"Hades is not an ordinary person. Over the years, so many have wanted his head, but all were killed by him. I’m curious if I’ll be the next one." Doris’s face showed apprehension. She wasn’t soone who lacked opinions. On the contrary, she was very decisive. If Aphrodite’s proposal wasn’t tempting enough, she wouldn’t have agreed so easily.
"Rest assured, if the plan is executed well, after the Main God Conference, you’ll have no competitors." Just as Aphrodite finished speaking, a dagger pressed against her neck. Doris glared at her with murder in her eyes.
"You are also a competitor," Doris said coldly.
"Haha, relax, I’ve never wanted to snatch the Underworld, so naturally... I won’t be your adversary."
"How can you prove that?" Doris questioned.
"Once the plan succeeds, the leaders of the Three Temples will basically be eliminated. Then, according to my agreent with the other Main Gods, they’ll all follow your lead. Isn’t that proof enough? Besides, I just want revenge. If you want to cease cooperation, you can leave with your people now." Aphrodite was calm, staring into Doris’s eyes, completely disregarding the dagger at her neck. Perhaps she was certain Doris wouldn’t act.
Though still sowhat skeptical, Doris lowered the dagger.
"My apologies."
"Your vigilance is crucial, Doris. But... our interests align now. So please, before the action, don’t doubt anymore."
"Report."
Before Aphrodite could finish, a guard rushed over, placing the equipnt in front of them.
"There’s a peculiar change in the fog. The passage to the ruins of the Holy Mountain is about to open." A gleam of excitent flashed in Aphrodite’s eyes as she looked up into the sky. Dawn was breaking, a ray of light pierced through the night sky and shone down. At the sa ti, the fog began to slowly dissipate, rapidly clearing within minutes to reveal a scene that was truly eerie.
Several white skeletal remains scattered on the ground appeared to be left by those who attempted entry... a warning to all.
Perhaps they were just a few ters from the exit, yet lost their sense of direction in panic, like headless flies running amok, and perished in despair...
"Let’s go in. The ruins will be open for at least a day; we only need half a day," Aphrodite nodded and said.
"Everyone, proceed inside," Doris commanded.
"Yes, ma’am."
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Netherworld Palace.
"Does Wuyan really have a way to help restore my Dantian?" Ye Shikai murmured as he lay on the bed. He had tried to circulate his Inner Strength, but with his Dantian destroyed, he was powerless. It’s like the well is destroyed; how can there be any water?
"Yes, she has a way. Actually, she’s been in Yanjing for more than a month. But because of recent events, she’s been constantly delayed. A few days ago... I received a ssage from her saying she temporarily needs a rare herb, so she returned to Yun City." Ji Qian’s voice grew softer as she spoke. Wuyan’s words sounded more like an excuse, and both of them could sense it.
"Sigh, my fault, my fault, asking soone for help only for such a thing to happen, leaving her idle in Yanjing for a month without any compensation, is indeed our mistake." Ye Shikai waved his hand, acknowledging that he was truly at fault this ti.
"Moreover, given her disposition, I’m already grateful she ca to Yanjing." As it turned out, Wuyan’s temperant was textbook capricious, laughing with you one mont, only to beco a furious cat scratching at you if provoked...
"How about I personally go to Yuncheng to invite her, you stay here," Ji Qian suggested.
"No need, the Main God Conference is approaching. Even if you invite her, she can only treat after the conference. I’d rather wait until it ends and then go to Yun City myself."
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