Hades’ skull gleamed with divine radiance, a brilliant rainbow erupting as a dark, horn-shaped helmet materialized.
It was this divine artifact that actively shielded him, absorbing part of Ji Mo’s force, allowing Hades to withstand the attack.
*Clang!*
A sound of metal striking metal echoed as Ji Mo’s palm slammed onto Hades’ helmet, emitting a thunderous roar.
Hades’ vision went black, and with a pained cry, he flickered away, retreating thousands of meters.
Golden-red blood seeped from his nose and mouth. Had it not been for the protection of the divine artifact, the Invisible Helm, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
“As expected, a big fish!”
Ji Mo, failing to land a decisive blow in two attempts, was not discouraged. Instead, his excitement grew.
Hades’ eyes bulged, his fingers trembling as he pointed at Ji Mo and roared, “You insignificant trash! You have no skill, only resorting to sneak attacks.”
As the King of the Underworld, being nearly decapitated by a mere human was an infuriating thought.
Ji Mo chuckled, extending his middle finger towards Hades and beckoning him closer. “Then come here. I’ll give you a chance to go all out.”
Hades narrowed his eyes, his gaze chillingly cold. He wondered who the last person was who dared to provoke him.
That stubborn fellow had met a terrible end; his fur was made into cushions, and his bones became part of his throne of white bones.
He swore that this arrogant human before him would be made into a specimen, forever kneeling beneath his throne.
“Don’t think you’re so great just because you landed a sneak attack, you foolish human. You know nothing of my power.”
Hades’ killing intent surged, black mist coiling around him, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Frost spread outwards from the ground.
Fortunately, this was a desolate area with no inhabitants. Otherwise, the spreading frost would have easily frozen all living beings into ice sculptures.
Hades was familiar with the gods of Huaxia; there was no one named Ji Mo. Therefore, this Ji was not an ancient relic but a rising star.
Merely a junior, though his displayed strength was considerable, how powerful could a petty individual who only relied on sneak attacks be?
“Haha, Anubis, the King of the Underworld hasn’t lost control like this in years. Your master is in for a terrible time.”
The Three-Headed Hellhound looked on with schadenfreude. Only it knew how terrifying the enraged King of the Underworld’s combat power was. He was a god-slayer, a Buddha-killer, forcing even the God-King to retreat.
Anubis rolled his eyes dismissively, a look of pity on his face. “Heh, you should pray for Hades instead. Hope he can last a little longer. He knows nothing of my master’s power.”
Hades grew serious, runes surging across his body, his clothes rustling.
*Swish!*
Hades vanished, instantly appearing before Ji Mo, his fist glowing like a blood-red sun blooming.
Ji Mo raised his hand, blocking the punch.
Fist met palm, and radiant light shot into the sky. Terrifying power surged, shattering the dark clouds above.
Ji Mo stood firm as a rock, unmoving.
Hades was forced back, his legs plowing a thousand-meter-long trench in the ground before he could stabilize himself.
“Body becomes saint! Are you a body cultivator?”
Hades’ expression shifted uncertainly. Ji Mo’s sheer strength had overpowered him, which was terrifying.
This junior was strong, definitely a tough opponent.
But body cultivators had weaknesses; he still had a good chance of winning.
“Ji Mo, you indeed have some skill. Now, prepare to face the wrath of the Underworld King.”
A tidal wave of black mist erupted from Hades, his form expanding several times over. A pair of massive, dark wings slowly unfurled.
As the wings flapped, winds and clouds churned, obscuring the starry sky.
The world seemed to be plunged into darkness.
This scene shocked the heavens and earth.
Many gods sensed it, their gazes turning towards the mysterious East.
They were all immensely curious about the opponent Hades had encountered to create such a massive disturbance.
But without a doubt, given Hades’ volatile temper, the opponent’s fate would be dire.
Hades, in his combat form, exuded an aura that had significantly increased.
The divine artifact on his head, the Invisible Helm, flickered with runes, casting down myriad strands of light, pushing Hades’ momentum to its peak.
Ji Mo’s eyes lit up, feeling a surge of excitement.
He had a physical issue; he could only unleash his true strength in a three-second burst. He had just used it at the Li family, and it wasn’t available yet.
But this was good; he could use this opportunity to train his physique.
“Kill!”
Hades’ wings thrashed, unleashing a torrent of darkness.
Black mist surged like a tide, engulfing everything, and the sounds of wailing ghosts and howling gods suddenly erupted, turning the area into a veritable inferno.
Hades advanced step by step, the ground trembling, sand and stones flying. Cracks spread towards Ji Mo.
“If you’re going to fight, don’t damage the environment. I’ll break all three of your legs.”
Ji Mo was displeased. This was his territory, and he didn’t want the orphanage damaged.
With a single step, he charged out like a dragon breaking free from its cage.
His clenched fist was plain and unadorned, yet it contained unimaginable power.
Hades roared, unleashing his divine abilities. Netherfire erupted from him, forming a fiery sun that met Ji Mo head-on.
Simultaneously, his wings flapped furiously, sending countless feathers flying, transforming into a sky full of black light blades.
Ji Mo showed no fear, his blood and qi surging, a faint halo emanating from his body.
His physique, even under the suppression of the supreme law of destruction, displayed unparalleled might.
The fiery sun scorched the sky, causing the void to crackle, but it couldn’t singe a single hair on Ji Mo.
His body was almost impervious to all attacks, truly terrifying.
Ji Mo threw a punch, shattering everything. The sky full of light blades was pulverized by his fist.
Hades’ eyes shot out terrifying beams of light, striking Ji Mo and emitting a deafening sound.
The impact didn’t sound like it hit flesh and blood, but rather a divine mountain!
“How is this possible? Why are you so tough!”
Hades’ pupils trembled. What kind of monster was this? His physique was too formidable.
Even his predecessors, the terrifying Titans, would not dare to withstand his attacks head-on.
“Whether I’m tough or not, you’ll find out.”
Ji Mo closed the distance, a cruel smile curling his lips.
He showed no mercy, his fists like dragons, striking flesh and bone, unleashing a storm of attacks.
The two engaged in close-quarters combat, energy vortices erupting with each collision.
Ji Mo didn’t feel the wrath of the Underworld King, but Hades experienced what he called Ji Mo’s old fists.
Screams accompanied the scattering divine blood. Hades could not withstand Ji Mo’s onslaught, his bones cracking with crisp sounds.
His face was bruised and swollen, his eyes black and puffy, resembling a pig’s head.
His body was a bloody mess, his wings broken.
Ji Mo’s fists were like a destructive force, unstoppable.
The Three-Headed Hellhound, which had been observing the battle, was dumbfounded, its tongue lolling to the ground.
It was stunned, never imagining that even the King of the Underworld, Hades, was no match for Ji Mo, being beaten like a grandson, a truly pathetic sight.
Hades knew he was outmatched. Seizing the opportunity as he was sent flying, he shot towards the sky, desperately fleeing.
Ji Mo would not let Hades go so easily. He mounted the Ghost Fire, using Anubis as the power source, transforming into a spectral knight, and pursued him.
Under the moonlight.
Hades fled in panic.
A Ghost Fire, enveloped in roaring flames, followed closely behind, forcing him to dodge and weave.
Many people witnessed this unforgettable scene, their jaws dropping in astonishment.
Someone exclaimed with genuine awe, “My heavens, I was too superficial. I used to think ‘Xiao He Riding a Bicycle to Chase Han Xin Under the Moon’ was a joke. I never expected to witness the legendary figure, the mysterious big shot, chasing the King of the Underworld on a Ghost Fire under the moon tonight. It’s truly breathtaking!”