Chapter 360 - 181: Lightning Strikes the Temple of Hades, Deathmask! (Part 2)

Chapter 360: Chapter 181: Lightning Strikes the Temple of Hades, Deathmask! (Part 2)

Shion’s soul, having absorbed the impact at close range, transformed into countless specks of light and was on the verge of completely dissipating.

Elysium, the location of the highest throne in the Underworld, plunged into unprecedented chaos.

With the statue destroyed, the divine consciousness of the King of the Underworld had nothing to anchor to. It could only transform into a plume of black smoke, constantly swirling in the air and letting out bursts of furious roars!

"Thanatos, Hypnos, stop them at all costs!"

"Hurry to the Eighth Prison immediately! There must absolutely be no mistakes there!"

Hypnos and Thanatos couldn’t even bother to clean up the mess here!

For the first time, an expression known as shock appeared on both of their faces.

Half of it stemmed from the terrifying, all-destroying oppressive might of Hades’ wrath, while the other half came from the sudden panic of having their core stronghold sneak-attacked by Saints!

The Underworld’s defense system, impregnable for thousands of years, had actually been torn open with several fatal breaches in just a few short minutes.

The Saints’ target was aimed straight at the core of the Underworld: the Eighth Prison, the Ice Hell!

A massive number of blasphemers were imprisoned there. If the Saints managed to breach it, the consequences would be unimaginable!

The two dared not delay, transforming into two streams of light as they hurried away.

Hades’ divine consciousness suddenly swooped down, condensing into a giant black hand that gripped Shion’s soul tightly in its palm.

"Damn mortal, you have thoroughly enraged me! Want to die? It won’t be that easy! I will make you suffer billions of years of agony, never to be freed for all eternity!"

Under the divine power of the King of the Underworld, Shion’s dissipating soul miraculously healed. However, his body was bound with chains covered in sharp spikes that pierced deeply into his soul.

Shion acted as if he felt no pain, simply smiling faintly.

"Alex, I have done my part. What happens next is up to you all..."

Hades’ black smoke churned violently, clearly infuriated by Shion’s composure.

But right at this moment, his divine consciousness suddenly caught a familiar aura transmitting from the Eighth Prison.

Dusty memories instantly surged into his mind. During his last reincarnation, his vessel died in the womb, unable to withstand the aura of the King of the Underworld. Pandora had no choice but to find another child to host a sliver of his divided soul.

This aura was precisely the faint fluctuation emitted by his human reincarnation!

It was as if it was summoning him!

"Heh heh..."

Hades’ laughter carried a sinister cruelty. He tossed Shion’s soul to the arriving Pandora.

"Keep a close eye on him! I will let these foolish Saints taste the true power of a god!"

Hades’ divine soul roared as it sped away!

Pandora wore a shocked expression. Crouching beside Shion, she shook her head and sighed.

"You have truly caused a massive disaster this time. Did you know that Lord Hades has never participated in a battle using his true body? Once his true body appears, no one will be able to defeat him!"

"Even Alex will absolutely be no match for him!"

The eternal dead silence of the Eighth Prison was completely shattered by the Cosmos of the Saints.

The boundless expanse of ancient ice was constantly shattered and sent flying by violent energy, but it quickly condensed back into ice!

Looking out, everywhere was a blue ice field exuding an aura of despair.

Beneath the ice layer lay countless contorted faces of agony.

These were the permanently frozen souls of past rebels. Sensing the familiar Cosmos at this moment, some of the frozen faces actually twitched slightly, revealing a glimmer of light known as hope!

The seven Saints braved the attacks of the Specters and charged into the endless ice field!

Mu’s Crystal Wall condensed into a transparent barrier, withstanding ultimate attacks coming from all directions. Crisp cracking sounds rang out incessantly!

Aldebaran was like a roaring giant golden bull; every punch he threw carried a thunderous force.

The five core Bronze Saints also unleashed their maximum Cosmos, fighting with all their might to open a path.

"Damn it, in this massive Ice Hell, where exactly are we supposed to activate the Goddess’s blood?"

Sweat evaporated from Aldebaran’s body. His massive frame was like a steam locomotive, radiating boundless heat!

Seiya unleashed his Pegasus Meteor Fist and said rapidly!

"Deathmask! Alex told me that if we find Deathmask, we can activate his backup plan!"

As they fought, they called out a name.

"Deathmask!"

Now, as long as they found Deathmask, they could release the Goddess’s divine blood and activate Alex’s backup plan. When that happens, the tide of offense and defense would immediately reverse!

Finally, a faint voice transmitted over.

"H-here... Seiya, Shiryu, I’m over here..."

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