Chapter 1235 - Inheritors of the Underworld (2/2)
Han Xiao looked up at the beam of light. Through his sharp senses, he noticed that blurry silhouettes were being shot into the sky along with the beam of light. In his senses, soul presences appeared one after another.
The beam of light extended all the way up until it hit the interior wall of the Underworld. It then spread in all directions. It looked like a fountain that connected the ground with the sky. Awakened Hero Spirits fell like rain, landing on the Underworld’s ground.
This process lasted for more than ten minutes. Very soon, the quiet and unpopulated Underworld became boisterous. Hero Spirits were everywhere on this desolate land.
The light on all the Hero Spirits gradually faded. From the outside, they surprisingly looked no different from living individuals. They were all looking around with confusion, seemingly yet to regain focus after their long sleep.
“It was very successful. Let’s go meet them.”
Onicelu was relieved. She led the way to fly out. Hila and Han Xiao followed right after.
The three of them flew up into the sky. All the Hero Spirits sensed it and looked up at them. Seeing Onicelu’s familiar face, almost everyone looked like they were searching through their memories.
Not long after, seven unique Hero Spirits dashed into the sky and stood around the three of them.
“Onicelu, the Underworld has recovered? Have Nerkese and Eros returned‽” one Hero Spirit asked hastily.
“Hmm, it has recovered but not because of the two sisters. Let me introduce you. This is the new Lord of Death, Hila. She inherited Nerkese’s ability and is now the new master of the Underworld.”
Onicelu then pointed at the seven Hero Spirit and said, “These seven are the seven Hero Spirit Kings of the Underworld. They were all Beyond Grade As and are the seven strongest beings of the Underworld.”
Hearing this, Han Xiao sized the seven of them up and realized that they were all Primordial Ones whose names had been recorded in history. He nodded in his mind.
No wonder those revivors of the Holy Accord organization once said that not many people were willing to mess with the life and death sisters during the exploration era—they could summon seven Beyond Grade As in every fight who were unkillable. Who could deal with that?
Even now, this level of strength would be the top tier in the universe.
However, Onicelu was not finished. What she said next made Han Xiao’s heart skip a beat.
“Although the Underworld is a place for souls to rest, there are way too many Hero Spirits, so we created a management structure to have the seven Hero Spirit Kings help manage the others. There are 3,600 Calamity Grades, 1.8 billion Grade Bs, and billions of other Hero Spirits. They are all the residents of the Underworld.”
Han Xiao subconsciously took a deep breath.
What the f*ck‽ That’s so many souls!
This was a total of 3,600 Calamity Grades. It was a horrifying force anywhere! Without the players, the Underworld would be the biggest undead army!
He could indirectly feel how bloody the exploration era war was just from this number. Some of these souls were collected by the two sisters, and others were ones who requested to enter the Underworld and gain eternal life.
While he was being shocked, the seven Hero Spirit Kings were sizing Hila up. Feeling the death energy Esper Ability on her, they knew Onicelu was telling the truth, but they were troubled.
Never mind working for the two sisters, they now had to work under a new master. They were not very willing to accept it deep in their hearts, but they had no choice, so they were quite bothered.
However, since they were willing to enter the Underworld for eternal life, it meant they cared more about their lives than working for someone else. Therefore, they were not bothered for long before they convinced themselves. Furthermore, Nerkese and Eros had committed suicide, which really ripped off these Hero Spirits who trusted these two sisters. They were all not happy about it.
This time, the seven Hero Spirit Kings turned to Han Xiao and looked confused.
“Who’s this guy then? The new Lord of Life?”
“No, my name is Black Star. Actually, I…”
Before he finished introducing himself, he got interrupted by Hila.
“I’m all of your boss, and Black Star is my boss,” Hila said calmly. “You guys can call him big boss. You’re all now his men.”
“What’s with you?” Han Xiao was surprised.
Hila turned to him. Her tone became gentler as she said, “My powers are yours. These Hero Spirits are for you to command too.”
“I’m quite touched by you saying that, but…” Han Xiao pointed at the seven Hero Spirit Kings, who looked unhappy. He sighed and said, “You didn’t have to be so direct. At least think about how they feel…”
They’re the Primordial Ones who once stood at the top of the pyramid, yet you’re giving them to me like cargos. Don’t they want face?
A Hero Spirit King who had a bad temper was annoyed. “New Master of the Underworld, we’re indeed controlled by you, but you have to respect us too. Even your predecessor did not dare speak to us like this… I’ll let this time go, but don’t do it again.
“However, we’ll never listen to anyone else. With us, you’re among the strongest people in the universe. You don’t have to work for anyone anymore. If you want, we can get this guy called Black Star right away and give him to you to do whatever!”
Han Xiao was unhappy.
This little b*tch, trying to mess with my relationship with Hila as soon as he came out. If not because you don’t have a physical body, I’d make sure you live the rest of your life eating from a tube.
Hila frowned and said with a deep voice, “Shut up. You can beat it if you’re not happy, or I can send you back to sleeping forever.”
The expressions on the seven Hero Spirit Kings’ faces froze. They exchanged looks and were shocked.
Even the previous two sisters treated them with respect and would not offend them because they were the ones controlling their bodies during battles. The two sisters could only revive them temporarily but not control them in combat, so they could totally choose not to fight for them.
However, this new master was completely different. It was like she did not care about their strength at all. She supported her boss even though it meant she would offend them…
You’re a Beyond Grade A!
The seven of them looked back and forth between the two of them. Suddenly, they thought of something, and their expressions became enigmatic.
Hehe, we’ve seen a lot of things and are very experienced. In this situation, either you owe him many favors, or the two of you… hehehe. These are the only possibilities for why you’re so loyal.
This time, Onicelu eased the tension and said, “You guys have slept for too long. Many generations have passed. Black Star is one of the strongest people in the universe. You guys might not be able to defeat him even if all of you fight him at the same time… Plus, the Underworld now only has the Lord of Death. The Lord of Life is still growing. Therefore, you guys can’t have physical bodies and can’t fight.”
Hearing this, the seven of them immediately threw away the thought of being tough and laughed.
“Hahaha… we were just joking with you, man.”
“That’s right. Don’t be so serious.”
“I can tell brother Black Star is talented and has a bright future just by looking at him. It’s our honor to work for him.”
“Exactly, if not because we can’t revive for now, we would showcase what we’ve got right here!”
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, and his lips twitched.
That’s it?
What bullsh*t Hero Spirit Kings? You sounded so noble and all, but you’re just a group of people who gave up all your dignity to not continue sleeping! I shouldn’t have had any hopes!
Although he detested the personalities of these Hero Spirit Kings, he had to admit that the Underworld was extremely powerful. This was the biggest inheritance the two sisters had left, and the life and death Esper Abilities were the keys.
However, for now, since Aurora had yet to become a Beyond Grade A. The Underworld could not be put to use yet. Furthermore, reviving them required energy and had a time limit.
Compared to the Sanctums, the biggest specialty of the Underworld was that it was not only limited to the Beyond Grade As. Plus, it would not reduce their strength much.
However, the disadvantage was also very clear. Those who took this path could only work under the master of the Underworld forever and no longer had freedom.
While the few of them chatted, the countless Hero Spirits on the ground started to regain focus too. They started to modify the Underworld using the core energy.
On the desolate black earth, buildings rose from the ground one after another. The Underworld quickly became prosperous.
At this time, a notification popped up on Han Xiao’s interface.
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[Inheritors of The Underworld] Completed!
You have received 50,000,000 EXP and +20 Onicelu Favorability.
You have received [Character Summon Card – ‘Underworld’ Onicelu].
Character Summon Card – “Underworld” Onicelu: [Thousand Soul Stream] – Become immune to all mind attacks. At the same time, absorb any mind attacks to recover energy and health. Uses: 0/1.
You have completed the bonus mission requirements.
+40 Onicelu Favorability.
You have received ability [Mark of The Underworld]!