Chapter 77: Return to the Parallel Universe

Chapter 77
[Statistics of the battle between gods...]
[Helped Hyoga break free from the control of the Devil’s Fist, and enabled him to participate in the divine battle ahead of time. Evaluation: S-class. Total faith power gained: 20%]
[Exposed the conspiracy of the Asgard region’s High Priest Doluba, and enabled Priestess Hilda to become the ruler of the Nordic lands. Evaluation: S-class. Total faith power gained: 40%]
[Unmasked the true identity of the God Warrior Loki and burned him to ashes with sacred fire. Evaluation: S-class. Total faith power gained: 40%]
[This was a role-playing scenario. Comprehensive rating: S-class. Time quantity increased by 20%. Mirror node total obtained: 120%]
[This time, the mirror node total is 50,000 faith power. Due to host’s exceptional performance, one reward chest granted. Congratulations, host, you have gained 50,000 faith points!] (Total accumulated: 150,000 faith power)

“Another reward chest? Open it!”

[Ding! Reward chest opened. Congratulations, you have obtained the secret technique ‘Dimensional Barrier’.]

In an instant, the complete memory of this secret technique appeared in Feng Zhe’s mind, and his eyes showed a glimmer of anticipation.

This Dimensional Barrier could be considered a replica of Odin’s Barrier. When used, it could exile an opponent’s soul into a dimensional space.

And since it had no physical form, escaping from the dimensional space was harder than ascending to heaven; unless one dodged it, even gods would find it impossible to avoid the fate of exile.

He had obtained two secret techniques in succession: one was the Sacred Fire version of the Twelve Temples’ Ultimate Roar, and the other was Dimensional Barrier. Both far surpassed ordinary golden secret arts, and Feng Zhe couldn’t help but look forward to the next mirror node.

[Ding! For the next mirror node, please invest 100,000 faith power...]

Without hesitation, Feng Zhe threw in the faith power. Instantly, the flames on the altar shot up to the heavens, and there seemed to be a strange, indescribable sensation in the air.

[Ding! The next mirror node is for the warriors of the Final Holy War. Host, please enter in one month!]

Feng Zhe was stunned; he realized this mirror node was the last of the movie versions. In this scenario, the fallen angel Lucifer resurrects Poseidon, the goddess of discord, and Abel, using their cosmos to destroy the earth.

But Lucifer played a trick here; he didn’t truly resurrect the three gods. He merely took their cosmos and added them to himself, which enabled him to perform divine feats. Because of this, he was ultimately riddled by Seiya’s attacks and forced off the stage.

However, Feng Zhe didn’t believe he would follow the original storyline. After all, the story had changed greatly: first, Miss Saori had entered Sanctuary; second, the evil Saga possessed divinity. Comparing the two, the plot was bound to shift.

Feng Zhe shook his head, then stepped out from the altar space and returned to the main world.

...

20th Century
Parallel Universe (Avenir World)

Aurora Execution!
Gigantic Horn!

Two powerful forces collided head-on, and cheers echoed through Sanctuary.

Feng Zhe had just returned and heard the shouts in the distance. On closer inspection, he found himself not in the Pope’s Palace, but outside the coliseum.

Following the crowd’s gaze, he saw that the newly appointed Aquarius Elzac was fighting the new Taurus Cassios.

“So, several months have already passed.”

Watching the two wielding the golden secret techniques with ease, Feng Zhe knew their talents were quite decent.

On another side, two other fighters were equally dazzling.

Royal Ice Rose!
Immovable King Spell!

Again, two mighty powers clashed, leaving Feng Zhe momentarily stunned. He muttered, “These two are...”

Nearby, a Bronze Saint, who clearly didn’t know Feng Zhe, made him smile inwardly—this was Jabu of Unicorn. Even the so-called “five little weaklings” had appeared.

At this moment, Jabu spoke up, “These two were personally bestowed their Saint status by Goddess Saori: one is Pisces Hyoga, the other is Virgo Shun.”

“Hyoga is quite formidable; he is Elzac’s junior and also from the school of ice. He even cultivated a unique ice rose—very impressive. Shun seems gentle, but when he unleashes the Immovable King, he enters a completely different state, and is also formidable.”

Indeed, their combat awareness was strong, not inferior at all to Elzac and Cassios.

Hah!

As he spoke, another pair began their battle in the arena.

Jabu shouted again, “Quick, look! That’s Libra Wanghu versus Capricorn Shiryu. They’re fellow disciples from Mount Lu. This should be interesting.”

Feng Zhe’s mouth dropped open as he watched Wanghu and Shiryu’s fight.

One used the Rising Dragon of Mount Lu, the other wielded the Sacred Sword.

Their battle was equally intense. These three matches were a feast for Feng Zhe’s eyes.

Indeed, those with true strength, even without Mitsumasa Kido’s Hundred Children Plan, could find their place in Sanctuary.

As the saying goes back home: gold will shine wherever it is!

Feng Zhe made a quick count. The golden saints in this world were: Aquarius Elzac, Taurus Cassios, Pisces Hyoga, Virgo Shun, Libra Wanghu, Capricorn Shiryu, plus the original Aries Avenir, Leo Aiolia, and Scorpio Milo—making nine gold saints.

Feng Zhe sensed the rest and knew that the remaining three gold cloths—Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini—were still unclaimed.

Just as he was marveling at the chaos among the saints, a voice rang out.

“I am Seiya, disciple of Eagle Marin. I wish to challenge the Sagittarius Palace and obtain the Sagittarius Gold Cloth!”

A brash voice echoed, and the combatants paused. All the saints turned their gaze toward this audacious newcomer: Seiya.

Just then, another voice shouted,

“I come from Death Queen Island. My name is Ikki. I wish to challenge Gemini Palace and obtain the Gemini Gold Cloth.”

Feng Zhe’s mouth hung open. The five main warriors had all arrived at Sanctuary, and Seiya and Ikki appeared together.

“To challenge the Twelve Zodiac Palaces, you must earn the approval of a gold saint. The two of you don’t seem qualified.”

“Yes, obtaining a gold cloth isn’t so easy.”

“Arrogant! I don’t think their strength is anywhere near gold level.”

The saints jeered, mocking the pair.

Seiya shouted angrily, “Anyone who disagrees—come fight me!”

This stirred up the crowd; all the saints eyed the little upstart, eager to teach him a lesson.

“I acknowledge Ikki’s strength. He is qualified to challenge Gemini Palace.”

“Brother...”

Shun, rarely emotional, spoke, but Ikki looked at him coldly, as if gazing at someone he disliked.

“I don’t need you. I’ll earn the recognition of another gold saint myself.”

Ikki refused his sentiment and turned to Hyoga, declaring, “I challenge you. I want your approval.”

Ikki openly challenged Pisces Hyoga, leaving all the saints in confusion.