Chapter 62: Godhead of Void
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 62: Godhead of Void
[Godhead of Void]
[Condenses all the power and authority of the Void; it is also the remains of a certain someone.]
Xie Bai was certain—the Godhead of Void before her was exactly what she had been looking for.
But why was a Godhead sitting on the dinner table of the gods?
For a moment, a chill ran down Xie Bai’s spine. The sight before her forced her mind toward a gruesome realization.
In her eyes, these gods—who appeared so glamorous and radiant on the surface—now looked utterly filthy. Even if such a thing was considered natural in their eyes, it was unforgivable.
Unconsciously, Xie Bai’s shock curdled into a groundless, simmering fury.
[Will you allow Wrath to...]
"No, no, no. It’s not your turn yet."
[Request from Wrath has been rejected.]
Though the scene before her filled her heart with intense rage, she managed to maintain a shred of rationality.
Under normal circumstances, all Xie Bai needed to do was sneak into the center, grab the Godhead of Void, and then choose to exit the dungeon. There was absolutely no need to clash with the True Gods present.
Furthermore, the Gate of Space-Time only allowed her to take one item from this place. Even if she went on a killing spree, she couldn't carry away any more treasures. Whether in terms of effort or reward, directly provoking these True Gods was extremely illogical.
Yet, for some reason, even with that logic in mind, an unquenchable fire burned within her. Even though she had never met, known, or felt anything for that nameless Void King, she felt an incomparable indignation on their behalf.
It was a feeling that seemed to stem from the depths of her soul, one she could not evade.
"But no matter how pissed I am, I can't just jump out and start a fight..."
Facing a room full of Level 300 True Gods, Xie Bai had almost no means of resistance. Even with her new divine artifact, Flowers Wither, Leaves Fall, which could briefly liberate her from one curse, she couldn't possibly kill all of them.
In this specific time and space, the Poem of the Void could not grant her additional buffs. With her current stats, even if she unleashed the Greed's Curse, a single strike would deal at most a few trillion damage. Against True Gods whose health and defenses reached the quadrillions, that level of damage might be enough for a kill, but only after a long, drawn-out battle of attrition.
There were over a dozen Level 300 True Gods here, along with countless lower-level deities. With Xie Bai’s strength alone, she would likely find it difficult even to escape once the fighting started. Not to mention, these gods possessed an endless array of bizarre authorities.
Thinking of this, Xie Bai looked toward the platinum-gold True God sitting at the head of the banquet.
[Gliese, Lv.300]
[Class: Lord of the Supreme Court]
[Godhead: Lord of Light and Holiness]
"At the very least, I have to find a way to take you out first."
Of all the gods present, only Gliese inspired a sense of ultimate resentment in Xie Bai. It was highly likely that the Lord of the Supreme Court was the mastermind behind all of this.
But no matter how angry she was, she had to face a practical problem—how could she force a one-on-one duel with the Lord of the Supreme Court while surrounded by other gods?
Even if she used her Spirit Form to land the first blow, she would have to face the collective pursuit of the gods once she was exposed. She didn't believe that among so many True Gods, not a single one possessed an authority that could counter her Spirit Form.
Actually, they wouldn't even need a specific authority; a simple, sustained area-of-effect attack would be enough to give her a massive headache. And even if she did create a private dueling environment, could she really defeat the strongest among the gods?
One had to remember that Xie Bai had only been developing for about ten days. If she were given more time, she might truly be able to grind all these gods into the dirt.
With that thought, Xie Bai temporarily suppressed her anger.
"Actually, I just need to get that Godhead. Revenge can wait until later..."
Suddenly, a sharp sense of unease washed over her. This intuition made her realize something.
"No, it’s not that simple. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. If the Void King was killed by the Lord of the Supreme Court, then her Godhead must be entangled with his karma. If I want to fully inherit the Godhead of Void, I’ll probably have to settle that karmic debt for her first."
As she grasped the essence of the situation, Xie Bai felt her scalp tingle.
"Fine, fine. Things have already come to this; there’s no backing down. I’ll have to face these troubles eventually anyway. Besides, this is just a single timeline. If I want to achieve World Ascension later, those True Gods waking up in the present world will be obstacles I have to face regardless."
Having made up her mind, Xie Bai looked back at the Godhead of Void in the center.
"I hope you can give me the capital to stand against these gods. Otherwise, it’s going to be very hard to avenge your former master."
With her resolve set, Xie Bai used her Spirit Form to glide swiftly toward the Godhead. Looking at the dark purple Godhead radiating the aura of the void, she glanced at the surrounding gods. Confirming they were still chatting amongst themselves, she quietly reached out and touched it.
Hum—
[Obtained "Godhead of Void"]
[Would you like to fuse with it now?]
Fuse now?
Looking at the prompt, Xie Bai glanced around again.
As expected, the moment she took the Godhead of Void, the gods who had been laughing and talking suddenly fell into a collective silence.
A second later, a notification appeared.
[Gliese, Lord of Light and Holiness, has released "Mirror of Imprisoned Light".]
[You are within the range of "Mirror of Imprisoned Light".]
[Warning: Dungeon Exit function is now disabled!]
[Please defeat the source of "Mirror of Imprisoned Light": Gliese.]
Xie Bai: "?"
Before she could even react, the gods erupted into chaos.
"Who was it?! Who stole the Godhead right from under our noses!"
"Could it be a contingency left by the Void King?"
"If that’s the case, then that Void King was far too terrifying. She was a headache while alive, and she won't even let us rest now that she's dead."
"I told you all not to provoke that lunatic back then, but you wouldn't listen."
"Trikuro, listen to yourself! If we hadn't acted, the whole world would have gone down with that madwoman!"
"Are you sure it wasn't just because you craved the power of the Void?"
"You—!"
"Listen, everyone, listen to me. Maybe it wasn't her contingency. It could have been another True God from outside the Supreme Court."
"Outside the Supreme Court? Who could possibly outmatch us? Could it be... those two little Space-Time Gods from the Land of Distortion?"
"Hey... you bastard, I suggest you don't go getting any ideas about those two Excellencies!"
"Fine, fine, my kind-hearted God of Time. I certainly won't target your masters. Besides, I couldn't even enter a place like the Land of Distortion if I wanted to. Especially since that Void King moved the Land of Distortion into the Void itself. How exactly am I supposed to target your two little darlings?"
"Stefano! Don't think I don't know you're still plotting for the power of Space-Time! Mark my words: whoever plots against Space-Time will ultimately be torn apart in all concepts by an endless time paradox!"
As the gods continued to bicker, Gliese’s voice suddenly rang out.
"Enough. All of you, be silent."
Gliese’s voice wasn't loud, yet it suppressed every god present.
"Such an inexplicable event as the disappearance of a Godhead has occurred, and you actually have the heart to argue here? Have you all forgotten the methods of the Void King?"
Faced with Gliese’s rebuke, not a single god dared to talk back.
"The Void King is absolutely not to be underestimated. Even in death, she might have left behind some tricks. Now that her Godhead has suddenly vanished, you aren't afraid? You actually have the leisure to bicker?"
"Lord of Light and Holiness, we..."
"Enough. I will not pursue your private grievances for now. Right now, I need to understand one thing: where exactly did the Godhead of Void go?"
While the gods remained silent, a lower-level deity suddenly approached Gliese.
"My Lord, we just received word. Charon, the God of Theft, has snuck into the Supreme Court again."
"Are you certain?"
"Absolutely certain!"
For a moment, Gliese’s expression became quite colorful.
"I see. You may leave."
"Yes, My Lord."
After the deity withdrew, Gliese scanned the surroundings. A moment later, he stared at a corner and smiled slightly.
"Charon... so it’s you again, boy. Not bad, not bad at all. To provoke the Supreme Court time and time again—even I have to praise your courage."
In the next instant, a man dressed in emerald green was dragged out by Gliese’s Holy Light. He looked around at the gathered gods and gave an awkward wave.
"Hi... hello everyone. So... if I said the disappearance of the Godhead had absolutely nothing to do with me... would you believe me?"