Narada, She Doesn't Believe It

The Earth Realm, Asura Divine Hall.

The divine hall was dim, with towering pillars standing in rows. The ancient architectural style of the pillars was evident from the axe-hewn marks on them. Flames burned around the hall, casting light and revealing faces, some clear, some obscured.

Numerous Asura generals were gathered here. They varied in height, build, and appearance, but all exuded a fierce, malevolent aura.

"Report! General Vajra Body has begun his Tapasya and cannot be here!"

Suddenly, an Asura soldier stepped forward to report.

Upon hearing this, Prahlad's expression remained calm as he subtly glanced towards the depths of the divine hall.

Within the dim hall stood a high platform. The platform was empty, save for a dark throne. However, in Prahlad's eyes, the throne was currently glowing.

This was where Golden-Eyed used to be.

"Since Vajra Body is in Tapasya, there's no need for us to wait for him. Let's discuss the matters of the Earth Realm moving forward."

"A nation cannot be without a ruler for a single day. The Earth Realm cannot be without its master, and the Asuras need a king."

"Now is the time to discuss who will become king!"

Prahlad raised a finger, his gaze sweeping across the assembled Asura generals.

Generals like Vipralambha, Simhika, Durgama, and Namuchi stood within the Asura Divine Hall, their expressions solemn.

As generals under Golden-Eyed, they were now somewhat lost with his death.

"Where is the Mentor?"

Simhika suddenly asked.

Shukracharyaa, the Asura Mentor, was indispensable for such an important matter as selecting a new Asura King.

Upon hearing this, Prahlad feigned sadness and sighed.

"Alas!"

"After the Mentor was angered by Golden-Eyed, he left, and I don't know where he went. I haven't found him yet. However, the position of Asura King cannot remain vacant, so we can only choose among ourselves."

Prahlad said.

The individuals before him were all currently powerful Asura generals, possessing great strength and numerous followers.

But Prahlad felt that defeating them wouldn't be too difficult.

He couldn't defeat Golden-Eyed, Golden Bed, or Vajra Body, but with his Maya power, he could contend with these generals.

As for Golden-Eyed's sons.

Golden-Eyed's second son, Garunimi, was very ordinary, with mediocre combat prowess, not worth mentioning.

As for Golden-Eyed's eldest son, he was simply laughable. He was an infant Golden-Eyed found in the wilderness. This child was lucky enough to be adopted by Golden-Eyed as a stepson and was known as Andhaka.

What was even more laughable was that this stepson, Andhaka, was blind!

What could a blind person possibly do!

No matter who the position of Asura King fell to, it would never fall to a blind person!

"The Mentor is absent, and Golden Bed and Vajra Body are in Tapasya. Why don't we wait a bit longer!"

Vipralambha suggested.

He knew the prowess of Golden-Eyed and Golden Bed. With Golden Bed still undergoing Tapasya, it was unknown what terrifying power he would attain once it was complete.

"There's no time!"

"Now that the Heavenly Gods have obtained Amrita, if they become displeased with our battle in the Ocean of Milk and lead their Heavenly Realm armies to attack, it will be too late to choose then!"

Prahlad continued.

Durgama's eyes turned blue, and golden patterns flashed on his forehead.

He waved his hand and snorted, "Since that's the case, the rule of the Earth Realm is that the strongest prevails. Only the strongest can become the Asura King. Whoever wins among us becomes the Asura King."

"I agree!"

Namuchi spoke up.

"Good!"

"It's three to two now, so let's go with that!"

Prahlad said with a smile, taking a large stride forward, beckoning with his hand as if to leave.

Boom!

Rumble!

The entire Earth Realm shook violently at this moment. The ground seemed to flip over, emitting terrifying tremors. At the edges of the Earth Realm, the land cracked open, and scarlet magma erupted, spewing forth with intense heat and the smell of sulfur.

Endless sand and stones also fell from the divine hall, crashing onto the ground and shattering into countless powders.

Those within the divine hall swayed, rocking back and forth, unable to stand steady.

"Power of Arduous Cultivation!"

"This Power of Arduous Cultivation, which pierces straight into the sky, means someone has completed their Tapasya!"

Vipralambha swayed, looking out beyond the divine temple. Invisible forces were erupting, destroying and colliding with everything.

"!!!"

Prahlad's face contorted.

He widened his eyes, his irises blood-red, his expression a complex mix of hatred, anger, and unwillingness. He clenched his fists tightly, his sharp nails digging into his palms, and hoarsely squeezed out two words from his throat.

"Golden Bed!!!"

Brahma Realm.

Pale blue holy light permeated the air, carrying the fragrance of pure lotuses. Goddess Saraswati sat cross-legged upon a lotus, her eyes smiling, cradling a Veena and gently playing a beautiful celestial melody.

Today was another beautiful day!

It was just that someone here was an eyesore.

Brahma sat upon a lotus, his snow-white eyebrows slightly raised. His gaze lowered, falling upon a plump, chuckling immortal below.

This immortal was as plump as Maitreya, draped in a vibrant orange-red robe, a fragrant flower garland around his neck. He also cradled a Veena, his chubby face always adorned with a kind, cheerful smile, happy and at ease.

The Immortal of Temptation!

The Wandering Immortal—Narada!

"Praise Vishnu~"

Narada, uttering his catchphrase, first praised his revered Supreme Lord Vishnu. Then, holding his Veena, he spread his hands and said with a chuckle, "Father, all the gods of the Heavenly Realm have returned, and the calamity of Golden-Eyed has been eliminated. May I leave now?"

Brahma's expression remained unchanged.

"I know that you can come and go as you please in the Brahma Realm, and this place cannot stop you."

"But you previously told Shukracharyaa about the Amrita, leading Shukracharyaa to take Golden-Eyed to the Ocean of Milk. That was truly reckless. I hope you can rest for a while, and if not, I will keep a close eye on you."

Brahma said.

The system message indicated that Narada had once tempted Prajapati Daksha's one thousand sons, causing them all to become ascetics and live lives of renunciation, leaving Daksha with only a pile of daughters.

Prajapati Daksha was furious about this and cursed Narada to be forever without a fixed abode.

Narada happily accepted with a smile, finding it quite agreeable.

He already enjoyed freedom, and this curse allowed him to travel almost anywhere, making him even happier and more convenient for causing trouble, as he could roam freely across the three realms.

"This is all because of Shukracharyaa, you know. I didn't tell him to tell the Asuras about this," Narada tilted his head, chuckled softly, and spread his hands.

Hmph~

Brahma couldn't help but roll his eyes.

At this moment, sounds of praise echoed throughout the entire Brahma Realm, and a sacred aura reverberated, causing ripples in the azure void.

"Praise Supreme Lord Brahma~"

"Praise Supreme Lord Brahma~"

"A believer has completed their Tapasya!"

Amidst these praises, Brahma's expression gradually softened. Joy arose in his heart, and with a smile, he radiated golden light and vanished from the Brahma Realm.

Swish!

Seeing this, Narada's eyes lit up. He clasped his hands together and exclaimed in surprise.

"Praise Vishnu~"

Then he turned, about to slip away quietly.

"Narada~"

"Husband asked you to stay here."

Goddess Saraswati's pleasant voice rang out behind Narada.

"I'm just going out for a walk!"

Narada turned his head, spread his hands, shrugged, and gave an awkward smile.

Goddess Saraswati smiled and remained silent.

She didn't believe him!

Narada clasped his hands together, a smile plastered on his face, and looked pleadingly at Goddess Saraswati.

"Mother, please, you are my own sister!"