Chapter 266

Lac Palace, the "Nishada women" who had been sleeping in the fire suddenly opened their eyes.

She flipped her palm over and poured the six sesame-seed-sized figures in her palm onto the ground.

Without a doubt, these Nishada were used by Hebe as bait to catch the big fish Eris.

Unfortunately, Hebe missed the mark again this time.

Krishna is not in Elephant City; he must be in the court of King Wooden Pillar.

By now, the Black Princess should have been born.

Considering that in the original work, Black Heaven Krishna and Black Princess had a good relationship, and the latter was not a pawn that Hebe was trying to win over from the beginning.

Next...

Hebe sat in the firelight, deep in thought, the surging flames unable to get any closer to her.

Just then, Tianshi and indignant voice came from outside the palace. "Children! Where are you?! Children of Pandita!"

The old man in silver crown and silver armor pushed aside the collapsing building with both hands and rushed into the palace, which was ablaze.

Then he froze.

A girl with long flaxen hair is resting her chin on her hand, gazing at the circular light in her palm.

The flames were fierce, yet they couldn't get close to her; instead, they made her appear even more beautiful.

Hebe turned her head, her captivating deep green eyes staring directly at Tianshi.

Tianshi's face glowed red.

The old man, who had devoted his entire life to the Kuru Dynasty, murmured as if he wanted to say something.

However, Hebe reached out without saying a word and took Nishada and her son back into his palm.

Then flames rose up, obscuring her eyes and eyebrows.

—Not even a second glance was spared.

Tianshi staggered and collapsed to the ground.

He could see that there was an indescribable disappointment in Hebe's calm eyes.

What is she disappointed about? Why won't she say a single word to me?

Tianshi wondered blankly: What did I do wrong again?

Chapter 319 The Worms Hold a Meeting.

It's impossible for Hebe to Tianshi that she has no expectations.

After all, whether it was the classical novels she had read before or the major world classics, "veterans" like Tianshi always evoked mixed feelings of love and hate. Overall, Tianshi was a respectable figure who devoted himself to the Kuru Dynasty until his death.

But only after experiencing it firsthand did I realize that it's impossible to completely change such a stubborn old man.

Hebe was able to change Drona by giving him firsthand experience of the lives of people at the bottom of society.

But before that, it was Drona who gave up the wealthy life of Brahmin and was willing to beg for a living with his Ashvasena.

Without a foundation, there is no fertile ground for change.

Tianshi stood too high and had too outstanding abilities. He insisted on upholding the Dharma, but he himself was also a victim of the Dharma.

He failed to protect neither his brother nor his nephew.

Right now, the younger generation of the Kuru Dynasty is once again fighting for the throne.

But Tianshi would never understand any of this, or rather, he was unwilling to understand—because that would negate everything he had done, negate his entire life's struggle.

He interrogated Karna at the Martial Arts Tournament, but wasn't this also a test from Hebe for him?

In short, after returning to the astrology hall, Hebe still had a regretful smile on her face.

"World Honored One?"

Kama came out with a towel and wiped away non-existent dust from Hebe's body. "Lac Palace..."

"Of course it was burned. As for Ekalavya's family, I protected them as well."

Hebe held out her palm. "Do you still want to live in Elephant City now?"

In the palm of his hand, people the size of grains of rice shook their heads frantically.

These Nishada were genuinely afraid—the people of Elephant City were truly cunning.

Hebe smiled and shook her head, then enveloped the group in her halo before reaching under her skirt to pull out two cans of cola.

"The Pandavas have already set off; let's go join in the fun."

Hebe handed a can of ginger cola to Kama, watching as the latter's face scrunched up in a grimace.

When Hebe and Kama arrived at the capital of King Wooden Pillar, it was already a place where garlands and spears were intertwined, and honey and iron armor were the same color.

The humorous part is that when Hebe brought Kama into the city, they happened to run into the Pandavas being questioned.

Hebe stood slyly by the city gate, arms crossed.

She stood there without commenting, just staring at them and making strange clicking sounds.

It's unclear whether she was putting pressure on the Pandavas or on the soldiers.

In short, both sides ended up getting a bit heated.

By the time the Pandavas, disguised as Brahmin, turned around, Hebe had already run off with a series of strange, chuckling laughs.

After turning two corners, Hebe's expression calmed down again.

"Kama, come with me."

"Yes, World Honored One."

Before she finished speaking, Hebe's body had already floated up slightly.

The wind and clouds rolled in, dark clouds pressing down heavily, accompanied by faint rumbles of thunder. The sky was a mix of black and white, and rain poured down from the sky.

Chirping and twittering, hundreds of birds took flight from the branches outside the city, soaring and circling along the sunlight filtering through the gaps in the trees, their flapping wings and chirping blending together into a chorus.

The sudden impact shrouded the entire city in a dark and stormy atmosphere, and Hebe seized the opportunity to rush directly into the palace!

Inside the Black Princess's chambers, Krishna was calming the angry Parvati.

The latter stared intently at the young man before her. "You have to give me an explanation—why do I have to get married?"

For her, the result of her last "marriage" was being carried and thrown into a fire to be burned alive.

Parvati naturally wouldn't have a good impression of this.

Krishna fingertips, looked at Parvati, and shook his head.

"Black Princess, the first thing you need to understand is that, in terms of the law, you have already become the wife of the Mahadeva Shiva —this is an example that predates the Dharma and is the underlying logic of the Snow Mountain Pure Land."

You have come to the mortal world as a 'Summoner,' and if you do not marry immediately, you will eventually disappear back into the flames as time goes by.

Krishna's statement is true.

Parvati's gaze wavered. "But, isn't there any other way?"

"This is the most suitable method."

Krishna smirked. "Moreover, this marriage is different; you have the right to choose your son-in-law at the last minute."

"So you mean I can refuse?"

Parvati smiled with delight.

"Yes, Your Highness, Black Princess."

Krishna held up one finger, "Provided that you have already chosen your beloved."

He wanted to say something more, but a look of panic suddenly flashed across his face.

The handsome young man immediately tucked his shepherd's flute into his waistband, and despite his pale face, he still politely bid farewell to the Black Princess.

The chirping of insects came from outside the window, but it was soon drowned out by the calls of birds.

Krishna pushed open the door and went out, his figure silently melting into the dark clouds.

Hebe appears in the palace of the King Wooden Pillar.

Whether they were court officials or the emperor, they all stopped thinking in the face of Hebe's sudden appearance.

One of the key images associated with the path of the Principle of the Wing is the feather.

The latter is usually associated with virtue, charm, asylum, freedom, and other similar areas.

This is why those who ascend to higher realms under the Principle of the Wing are usually extremely good-looking, charismatic, and able to gain the trust of others with their every move.

When the Ascended reaches the Daytime Rank, this charm becomes a permanent influence.

They can trigger a phenomenon that engulfs an entire town with just verbal hints or physical gestures—some people repent, some pray, and some dance to their poems.

As Hebe walked past the courtiers, these self-proclaimed noble vassals completely lost control. They rushed to the ground, reaching out towards those small, bare feet, trying with all their might to touch those delicate toes, the beautifully shaped arches, and the smooth, flawless heels.

The jeweled necklaces adorning their ankles were like hooks dangling from their hearts, making them completely unaware that their bodies had been stretched to several meters long. A dozen or so gold and silver-clad "worms" clung to each other, piled up, creating an extremely eerie and terrifying sight.

Oh, speaking of insects, this is another important branch under the Winged Path.

Just as feathers are to birds, scales are a significant image for insects. In the Vedic Age, when Eris, who had usurped the body of a sage, was blasted apart by Hebe, the most frequently seen images emerging were birds and worms.

The court was already in a terrifying state, but King Wooden Pillar still looked intoxicated and obsessed, with a trickle of saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth.

He reached out to touch the hand of the most beautiful person before him, but before he could, a heavy slap landed on his face.

The anger of being insulted and beaten finally rose from the bottom of his heart. Under the influence of the Authority Path, the King Wooden Pillar regained some of his senses and instinctively cast a venomous look at Hebe.

"I..."

He was met with a slap from Hebe.

She attacked with both hands, leaving the King Wooden Pillar dizzy and disoriented. "I, I, I! You dog-footed king! What kind of thing has come to be king!"

After venting her frustrations, Hebe immediately reached out and grabbed the head of the King Wooden Pillar.

Both the Lamp's Principle and the Principle of the Wing can perform operations similar to "possession" and "soul search," except that this practice at the Silent Bookstore has a more common name. "Spirit retrieval."

Hebe had expected his brute-force search to be effective, but to her surprise, the spirit body of the King Wooden Pillar was completely empty, with no information about "Krishna" whatsoever, as if he had never existed.

Without a doubt, this is fake.

Eris must have done something to this.

But even if Hebe knows it's fake, it doesn't change anything.

He scoffed and flung the King Wooden Pillar away, his face darkening.

"Confused...?"

Arjuna, who was sharing curry paste in his hut, suddenly heard Krishna's voice again.

Arjuna's lips curled slightly, but his expression remained unchanged as he calmly sat down in the corner.

"Madhava, where are you?"

Arjuna a low voice.

"I have come to your side, Partha."

Krishna patted him on the shoulder.

"Oh my, you scared me to death!"

Arjuna nearly jumped off the rock, and upon seeing Krishna, he couldn't help but punch him again. "What are you doing in King Wooden Pillar's palace? You must be enjoying good food and drink!"

A shadow crossed Krishna's eyes as he subtly brushed the dust off his shoulder.

"Enjoy? No. If you don't come soon, I'll have to run away too. Life in the palace is not pleasant."

Hearing the conversation Pandavas came out and expressed their gratitude to Krishna.