Chapter 249

In fact, at that moment, Andhaka did have the thought of wanting to possess the beauty, but then felt that it couldn't compare to the warmth brought by the light she first saw when she was young... It was with the thought that 'I haven't repaid Maya yet' that Andhaka overcame the fear of the fire and successfully escaped.

So, during his ascetic practice, Andhaka felt that since the woman's figure was so beautiful, he might as well snatch her and give her to Adam a gift, as a way of repaying her. After Andhaka thought that Maya, being a man, would probably like her too.

But at this moment, he had no idea that Parvati was his biological mother, and that Kavia was, in a sense, his Grandpa.

"But I'm alright now, and I've received a great blessing, so it's a blessing in disguise. I mean it, Maya."

Andhaka probably also had a reason for not wanting Kavia to see his expression, so during the conversation, the expression on his face suddenly became happy, and he even patted his chest.

"Soon I will become the Asuras King, and then I will obtain many, many good things. I will give you whatever you want then, anything at all!"

"... Becoming the Asuras King is enough, isn't it?"

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm invincible now. There's no way I can die. Nobody can beat me."

Andhaka smiled confidently, then hugged Kavia. "I'm very strong now."

After bidding farewell to Kavia, Andhaka officially embarked on the path to becoming the Asuras King, and the process was quite easy, as he possessed the power of blessing, so he became the Asuras King once again without much effort.

And Shukra, Rishi dedicated his life to the revitalization of the Asura tribe, naturally became his mentor.

The Brahma Realm.

"Praise Narayana! Andhaka can decide his own death; this is a great problem, Lord."

Andhaka, somewhat worried about Narada becoming the Asuras King, said to Brahma.

"Andhaka can indeed decide his own death, but that doesn't mean he can achieve immortality, Narada."

Brahma noticed Narada's confusion and continued.

"Andhaka will abhor light throughout his life, and that will not change. However, his Desire to control Divinity power will intensify in the future. That power is itself a manifestation of light, and it is this power that will lead Andhaka to his destruction."

"Brahma, your words mean only one thing, and that is—"

"This is a dark age."

Brahma sighed, "This darkness will create such profound darkness that even when the Sun rises, no light will be seen. This is true now, and it will be true in the Future."

Now, not only is there Andhaka, the Son of Darkness, but there is also Ravana, the Ten-Headed One Demon King who is still a follower of Shiva. However, at this time, Ravana has not yet Wrath by Shiva's actions, thus abandoning his Faith and seeking asceticism with Brahma, bringing another period of darkness.

"... I see."

Narada clasped his hands together and looked devoutly at Brahma. "Brahma, in recent years, during my travels through the Three Worlds, I have occasionally encountered a Proxy God of Love. Although I have not sensed any divinity, I am absolutely certain that she must be the reincarnation of the Lord of the Himalayas. What I mean is, would sending her the Name-Inscribed Flowers, which the gods and Rishi have stored up over millions of years, be effective?"

Back then, Kavia made a vow at the Daksha Fire Sacrifice, and everyone understood the price of returning. Therefore, they began to plant flowers inscribed with Kavia's name. A Satya Yuga hour passed, and with the help of the gods and Rishi, although the number was somewhat large, it was probably about right.

Upon hearing this, Brahma smiled.

"This era has only just begun; it's not over yet..."

Narada probably understood that Brahma meant he would only return when this era ended, so he gave an 'apologetic' smile, then murmured in sudden realization:

"Praise Narayana! Could it be that my Lord and Mistress have incarnated again and become human...? So that's it! Praise Narayana!"

Narada finally understood why Vishnu's Kartikeya and yet another reincarnation had gone to the Human Realm —it was all for the sake of the Lord of the Himalayas had also been reincarnated as a human...

The Underworld Realm, the Asuras King.

As the Rishi Shukra entered the palace, he was about to say something to Andhaka, who had just become his student, when he was suddenly shocked by what Andhaka was drawing on the ground, depicting a woman.

Because that appearance was undoubtedly that of the wife of the Great God, the former Sati, and the current Parvati.

The Shukra, Rishi on his steel cane, stood before Andhaka, looking down at him.

"Mentor, I salute you."

Andhaka, noticing Shukra's arrival, casually greeted him.

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

"What are you doing?!"

Shukra asked incredulously.

"Though I have been deprived of my sight, you should be able to see, shouldn't you? I am depicting the beautiful people of the world."

"Andhaka, I can see everything my student expresses, even things you haven't shown."

"Don't laugh at my flaws, mentor. You've only been my mentor for a few days. No one in this world is qualified, and even if someone is, it shouldn't be you, my mentor."

Andhaka continued to draw, saying, "But now I am your student. Think of your poor student, who can only see forms and can only perceive colors through hearing."

At this point, Andhaka picked up a handful of blue paint, grasped it, and sprinkled it on the ground.

"Cyan, it sounds like the sky."

Then he grabbed a handful of green paint.

"Green, that sounds like nature."

"Blue is the color of the sea, and also a beautiful color."

"And red represents love—"

"It is also the color of death."

Shukra retorted, "I always speak my mind, Andhaka. My words, as an old man, are not as pleasant as a gentle breeze, but rather like sharp arrows piercing to the heart. Whether you acknowledge me as your mentor or not, I will speak frankly to you."

"The person you are drawing now is actually Mistress Parvati."

"Oh?"

Andhaka laughed, "So what, Master?"

"Andhaka, Parvati is already married."

Upon hearing this, Andhaka paused for a moment, then took a handful of paint, put it to his lips, and blew it away.

"Whoever her husband is, the blind Andhaka will make him leave without lifting a finger."

"Foolish! Parvati is the wife of the Great God! That's why I'm warning you never to harbor any improper thoughts!"

Andhaka took a deep breath.

When Antoka first heard that Parvati he had met was a married woman, he felt that giving her to Maya, the Proxy God of Love of Andhaka, was not a good idea and even considered giving up. However, he was too stubborn to admit it. But for some reason, when he heard the name again from Shukra, he subconsciously superimposed it on the figure in the fire.

Therefore, the fear that Andhaka had possessed since childhood transformed into Wrath in an instant— Wrath at himself for fearing the Great God.

Then, Andhaka said, word by word:

Even so, I will kill him; I will overcome my fear!

Seeing that Andhaka was still determined to keep this idea, Shukra immediately began to think about how he could save him.

There is only one way now: we cannot allow Andhaka to repeat the mistake that Jalandhara.

Shukra took a deep breath and shouted:

"Andhaka... now, I must tell you the most important truth about your origins."

Shukra was able to see that Jalandhara was Shiva's Wrath, so he could naturally see that Andhaka also originated from Shiva's wrath and Parvati's sweat.

He approached Andhaka, leaning on his cane.

"You are a part of Shiva, Andhaka. If you have any reason left in your mind, then think about what you want to do—"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Andhaka laughed heartily, arms outstretched. "Master, you've helped me a great deal by explaining my origins, but so what? I'm part of Shiva, so what? My parents? Hahahaha..."

Then he continued.

"The blind Andhaka is part of Shiva, his child? I will not accept that. This truth means only one thing to me—"

"I am a part of Shiva, a derivative of Shiva, which means I possess the same power as the Great God."

Seeing Andhaka in such a state, Shukra turned pale.

What have I done? I wanted Andhaka to see the truth, not to end up like this! I thought that after understanding the truth, he would realize his mistakes. Great God, please forgive me...

To be honest, if it Jalandhara instead of Andhaka, she might have understood Shukra's good intentions. But Andhaka is sensitive and not the kind of person who would give in just by talking.

"In other words, I possess, to some extent, all the power he has."

"Therefore, no one can stop me from defeating the Great God and taking Parvati, no one! For me, nothing is scary! Nothing is scary!"

Chapter 310 Shiva's Wrathful Killing of His Son.

Mount Kailash.

The Snow Mountain- capped mountains are covered in white snow, and the massive, thick rocks are as magnificent as the world itself.

Mount Kailash, also known as Mount Kailash, is the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains located between the Kunlun Mountains and the Himalayas. It is recognized by the Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism as the center of the world, Shambhala, a gathering place of gods, and is known as the "Roof of Ngari". It is also a universally recognized sacred mountain.

This is also where Shiva and Parvati lived after their reunion.

Shiva sits atop a large rock with his eyes closed, his left foot planted on the ground, his right leg bent at the knee, his posture majestic, and in his outstretched right hand he holds a straight Trident.

Then, Shiva sensed the vibrant life around him, so he opened his eyes, moved slightly, and gently stood up from the large rock, turning to the left.

Accompanied by a burst of white light, Brahma appeared before Shiva.

"Great God, Andhaka's actions are not what we wish to see. All his actions and consequences are making the situation worse. Since time immemorial, we have upheld the well-being of all things and guided them to develop along a virtuous path. However, this situation is quite troublesome for me, and especially for you and Kavia. I am well aware of this."

Andhaka is the embodiment of Shiva's Wrath and Parvati's sweat, making him extremely sensitive. Brahma, however, simply cannot understand why he suddenly wanted to steal Parvati. Previously, due to his good relationship with the reincarnation of Kavia, he hadn't been prone to scheming. But after seeing Parvati once during that fiery night, he wanted to take her away, even resorting to ascetic practices and attempting to kill Shiva...

Why do all the derivatives of the Great God want to kill the original body and take its place? Last time it was Jalandhara, this time it's Andhaka...

"The one who made the mistake was not you, but me, Brahma."

Shiva's expression was indifferent. "Solving this problem is the responsibility of Parvati and me, and has nothing to do with Kavia at present. The main purpose of self-examination has always been to focus on the Future that is about to come. What we need now is to remain vigilant. In the darkness that gave birth to Andhaka, remaining vigilant will allow all trends to naturally emerge."

"In this situation, is it just a wake-up call?"

Brahma looked puzzled, but continued speaking.

"We all know Andhaka's purpose. To have such thoughts about his own mother, and then act in this way after knowing it— Great God, this is pure darkness."

"No, it's less about Andhaka being a living being and more about a state of mind."

Shiva looked up at the Himalayas Mountains in the distance, "In Future ages, such blind evil will be commonplace. Andhaka is not an isolated case; this darkness will also fester in the hearts of other beings. But the price of this darkness will be shown to the world through the example of Andhaka."

Then, Shiva turned his head and looked at Brahma.

"Kavia's reincarnation focused on Andhaka, and that's how he acted. We must respect Kavia's decision. If foreseeing the Future is not what Kavia desires, we should also respect that decision. Andhaka's evil intentions did not manifest or appear in his eyes—"

"But I always warn the wicked before they dig their own graves. However, this time, Andhaka should have understood from the beginning that although he had chosen this path, he must now understand what that choice truly means."

Suddenly, a thick white fog swept in and enveloped Shiva, and then Shiva and his Trident disappeared.

"... Before we met, Andhaka was so Wrath just from hearing his name. Now that he's meeting Great God in person, won't they start fighting right away...?"

Brahma murmured.

Underworld Realm, a certain place.

Andhaka suddenly felt an extremely bright and dazzling light, and his face showed pain.

When the light faded, Andhaka emerged from his pain, stretched out his hand, and asked:

"Who's there? Who is it? I sense someone there, I can feel someone is somewhere."

"What did you sense, Andhaka?"

The moment Shiva finished speaking, Shiva's image appeared in Andhaka's mind, which surprised and terrified Andhaka.

What surprised him was that this person was the same figure he had seen in the light all along, while fear was an emotion he had had since childhood.

Moreover, from his previous conversation with Shukra, he learned that the person accompanying this figure was Parvati, so the one appearing before him was undoubtedly Shiva, the god of destruction.

Shiva continued to press the question on Andhaka, who remained silent for a long time:

"My existence, my presence before you, or my constant companionship with you, the light you fear is me, and the darkness and nothingness you cherish also contain a part of me. This nothingness bears your name, Andhaka, how long will you continue to evade this fact! How long will you continue to wander in darkness!"

Shiva probably felt that, no matter what, Andhaka was ultimately his child, so he continued to persuade her to turn back from her wrong path.

Next, Andhaka seemed to be truly convinced by Shiva's words, and put his hands together in prayer.

"Great God, I first learned of you from the Sage Narada, and then not long ago from Master Shukra. Now that you have appeared before me, how fortunate I am, how fortunate I am, for I am your derivative, am I not?"