Chapter 994: Reconstruction (1/2)

And that still wasn't the worst part. Yarus, being the wise guy that he was, could immediately tell that it was the God of Light who intervened after Gyál’s body was destroyed. The white light from the God of Light that came out of Gyál's soul wasn't able to harm Han Shuo at all and even praised him before leaving. If even the God of Light didn't kill Han Shuo immediately for the transgression of killing his most faithful servant, the other gods stood even less of a chance.

The thought of the slaughter Han Shuo had engaged in within the Dominions of Death and Darkness and the response of their respective Quintessence Overgods made Yarus realize something that caused him to feel a chill down his spine.

Talbot finally knew why Yarus was so wary of Han Shuo now. After hearing his cry, he immediately retreated and no longer held the slightest trace of his desire to seek vengeance against him, completely relegating Han Shuo's rampage at the City of Wraiths to the back of his head.

The two of them exchanged glances before focusing their full attention on Han Shuo as they took one slow step after another out of the Hexopolis, fearing his attack. They might not be able to leave this place alive.

The other guardians from other dominions began to shiver in fear from seeing Gyál killed in an instant. They felt even more terrified when the God of Light's presence vanished after saying praise of Han Shuo. Eventually, some of them couldn't help but say, ”Since the Godhunter Alliance isn't here any more, there's no reason for us to be as well! We won't disturb you any longer.”

”We have only come to deal with the godhunters, after all. We don't intend to make Pandemonium our enemy, so we shall take our leave here.”

”We have other matters to attend to, so no need to see us off.”

They all gave their excuses to leave after Yarus did, slowly backing away towards the exit of the city. McKinley was the only one who didn't move a step, standing excitedly as he looked at Gyál's blood. ”He's finally dead... Just like that... It's finally over...”

Han Shuo, who had been bathing in elation for his avatars’ sudden breakthrough, snapped out of it when Yarus bid his farewell. However, he didn't really pay attention to them and remained standing on the spot pondering.

With the battle of the gods about to start, Han Shuo couldn't wait for them to leave and wouldn't cause them any trouble. He wouldn't be participating in that grand battle, feeling that it was better for him to lay low for now. With that in mind, he let Yarus and the rest leave while he continued to feign deep thought.

Yarus and the rest, seeing that Han Shuo wasn't paying attention, moved a bit faster as they left. Once they were finally out, they immediately turned tail and zipped away as fast as they could. Almost immediately, the leaders left the Fringe with the rest of the guardians faster than they came in for the fear that Han Shuo would change his mind and come after them.

”Bryan, are you just going to let them leave like that?” Wasir asked.

Relaxing his stiffened expression, Han Shuo smiled. ”They have Quintessence Overgods backing them. A few of them even have stigmas from them. It isn't wise to keep them in the Fringe at this point in time. They will eventually fight among themselves anyway, so why should I waste my energy?”

”You mean to say that they will go to war with each other soon?” Salas asked, shocked.

”Of course. Just wait and see. Once they leave the Fringe, they will begin to fight. Haha, I didn't think that we would usher in the battle of the gods.”

At this moment, McKinley took a deep breath and bowed. ”I will maintain neutrality and not participate in that battle. Bryan, I have you to thank for resolving my centuries-long grudge!”

Waving at McKinley, Han Shuo said, ”You don't have to go that far, given our friendship. McKinley, you should hurry back to Ethereal City soon. The battle might affect it, so you have to be prepared for it.”

”Understood.” McKinley nodded, before he thought in silence. turning back to Han Shuo with a solemn look, he continued, ”Bryan, Gyál's soul hasn't been eliminated yet. Was that white light that took him really the God of Light?”