Loki retreated, fleeing back to Asgard in disarray.
He was battered and bruised, his appearance disfigured, a spectacle witnessed by all the gods, causing a tremendous stir.
Even the God of Deceit had met such an end. It seemed that unless a God-King intervened, no one could defeat that fellow Ji Mo in a one-on-one fight.
However, it was not without its advantages. All evidence pointed to the fact that China had only this one remaining descendant, weak and alone. They could wear Ji Mo down to death through sheer numbers. Da Feng Novel Network.
Loki was not only beaten but also robbed, leaving him utterly frustrated.
Upon returning to Asgard, he immediately went to Odin to lament, like a naughty child who had been bullied outside and ran home to his parents, begging Odin to avenge him.
Odin remained unmoved, his mind occupied with the prospect of a fisherman's profit. He was waiting for Zeus and Ji Mo to clash, so he could reap the benefits. Naturally, he would not make the first move.
Instead of comforting Loki, he berated him, saying that Loki had almost ruined his plans, brought shame upon Asgard, and was utterly useless.
Loki, who had never expected to be beaten outside and scolded at home, felt a surge of grief and anger that almost burst his lungs.
His face turned ashen, and he said fiercely, "If you won't avenge me, then don't blame me for seeking my own revenge."
He had never been bullied like this since childhood. If he didn't kill that Ji, how could he face anyone in the future?
Odin snorted, "You're already beaten black and blue, and you're still spouting nonsense. What capability do you have to seek revenge? Stay put and don't cause trouble and embarrass me."
Among his three children, Loki was the one that gave Odin the most headaches.
His eldest daughter, Hela, the Goddess of Death, was the most outstanding and excellent. His second son, Thor, the God of Thunder, though impulsive and reckless, possessed immense combat power. Only Loki, however, did not learn well. He had loved playing pranks since he was young, was full of schemes, and caused trouble everywhere, making him the most worrying. Da Feng Novel.
Unable to bear Odin's cold gaze and underestimation, Loki said coldly, "Hmph, at worst, I'll release the Titans and destroy that Ji Mo and the entire Divine Land."
The Titans were one of the most ancient divine races on Planet Blue. They had bloodily ruled the entire West in ancient times.
Unfortunately, these beings, with their small bodies and minds, had nothing better to do than set their sights on the Divine Land and launched a massive invasion.
Their fate was, of course, self-evident. They suffered a terrible end, almost to the point of extinction.
It was then that Odin seized the opportunity. He allied with Zeus, Ra, and other God-Kings, summoned the gods, and decisively rebelled, permanently sealing the surviving Titans beneath the Underworld.
The Titans must not be released, or the consequences would be unimaginable. It was possible that the Titans, upon their release, would first seek to kill Odin.
"Are you insane? Do you have a brain?"
No one knew the terror of the Titans better than Odin. If they were released, he would be in grave danger. Naturally, he would not allow Loki to do such a thing.
The pitiable Loki was subjected to a torrent of scolding, his handsome face as black as the bottom of a pot.
The seed of rebellion in his heart began to sprout. Once he had the chance, he would unhesitatingly release the Titans.
Loki, indignant, turned and went to the Temple of Death.
"Big sister, your little brother has been beaten. Are you going to do something about it?"
"Who? What scoundrel dares to bully Thor? I'll tear him apart immediately."
"Sister, it was me who was beaten. Don't you even look at my unrecognizable face?"
"It wasn't Thor who was beaten? Then it's nothing. You troublemaker, stop bothering me and get out..."
Hela, the Goddess of Death, showed no respect for Loki and kicked him out.
Loki was furious. He was their brother, so why did she only dote on Thor? It was such blatant favoritism.
Didn't she see that my features were all beaten askew? I was so miserable, and she wouldn't stand up for me?
Loki felt the coldness of family affection, which further solidified his resolve. He would find an opportunity to release the Titans and let this cold world be destroyed.
Fortunately, there was still familial affection in the mortal world. Thor, the God of Thunder, learned that his little brother had been beaten, and his fiery temper flared up. He grabbed Mjolnir and angrily headed east to find Ji Mo to settle the score.
Upon hearing the news, Loki felt a bit touched.
But his expression soon changed drastically. How could that brute Thor be a match for the cunning old fox Ji Mo? Wouldn't he be sent to his death for nothing?
However, Thor controlled the power of lightning. Even if he couldn't win, he should be able to escape. After all, even he himself had managed to escape. With Thor's speed, he should be able to protect himself.
Next, Loki did not idle. He planned to search for the Frost Giant's supreme artifact, the Casket of Ancient Winters, or find a way to obtain the legendary Mind Stone.
As long as he obtained these two great weapons, he might be able to defeat Ji Mo.
In a remote wilderness.
Ji Mo, while eating roasted Frost Giant dragon meat, examined the several Tuibei Tu (prophecy diagrams) he had obtained.
He now had six Tuibei Tu. He only needed to acquire the last one to get the complete map of the Xuanyuan Cave.
The six Tuibei Tu all depicted scenes related to the apocalypse. Each one was more tragic than the last, showing the entire universe falling into eternal silence, the world becoming ice-cold, and all living beings being reaped by darkness.
This was similar to the future scene Ji Mo had seen through the Six Paths Samsara Disc, but Ji Mo's vision was more brutal and heartbreaking.
He saw his Sky City shattering into countless fragments, drifting in the cold universe.
He also saw a being radiating nine-colored light all over its body, nailed to the scorching sun.
He even saw the chaotic supreme treasure, the Taiji Diagram, turning into dust, enveloping half a scarlet Taoist robe, and Li Er had also fallen in battle.
What broke his heart the most was seeing Sister Baoer with her eyes closed, lying in a pool of blood...
"Little dog, do you think there's a way to end the root of darkness? Is there really no hope for our era?"
Ji Mo was somewhat melancholic, unsure if he could truly change the future.
Anubis did not know how to answer. Even though it was a god, in the face of that eternal existence, it was no different from an ant.
The bloody reality told everyone that darkness was invincible.
Back then, China's lineup was incredibly luxurious. Any one of them was a world-shattering powerhouse. But what was the result? All of them stained the starry sky with their blood and were buried in the firmament.
However, that battle was not entirely in vain. It had extended the life of this era, buying an additional few thousand years.
Otherwise, this era would likely have ended long ago.
Anubis pondered for a moment and replied cautiously, "Master, there's no way in this era. You can just lie low and develop stealthily in the next era. Your chances of winning are high."
Having followed Ji Mo for so long, Anubis had a general understanding of Ji Mo's situation. He had only cultivated for a little over ten years, yet he possessed such terrifying combat power.
If he were given an entire era to develop, then the source of darkness would be the one to fear being reaped.
Ji Mo fell silent and looked up at the sky.
An era was too long. He wanted to seize the day, to recover his body as quickly as possible, improve his strength, and fight in the sea of stars again.
Even if it was like a moth flying into a flame, he would try to extend the life of this world and find a way to change the future.
"Let's go, let's get the seventh Tuibei Tu."
After eating his fill, Ji Mo mounted his beloved motorcycle, taking Anubis with him, and headed straight for the city, towards the address provided by Qian Heng.
Upon arriving at the location, Anubis's dog eyes widened, its pupils reflecting a sea of pink.
It really wanted to ask: Master, are you sure you're here for the Tuibei Tu, and not for... that?
At that moment, a warm and sweet voice sounded, "Welcome, one honored guest. Please proceed to the second floor..."