Blockade of the Four Seasons

Far from Borrowed Mountain.

Three Flower Lady had transformed into a cat. Together with a Swallow, she lay motionless in the grass, only secretly peering out to watch the distant commotion. If not for the strange sight of a cat and a swallow hiding together, they would have looked like ordinary animals.

A black mass of divine officials and heavenly generals descended to encircle and suppress them, spreading heavenly fire like clouds. Enormous palms, dazzling radiance and flames, ear-splitting bell chimes—and then a bitter wind...

A snowflake drifted softly down...

Everything was reflected in the cat's and swallow's eyes.

As heat and cold alternated, the cat could not help shivering.

"Who is that?"

Three Flower Lady could not help asking the bird beside her.

"The Heavenly Bell Ancient God, also called Emperor Lord Heavenly Bell. In the mortal world, some call him the Heavenly Bell Great Emperor." The Swallow turned its head and explained in detail. "One of the oldest gods still remaining in the Heavenly Palace, highly skilled in magical combat."

"Is he very powerful?"

"There are countless divine powers and spells in this world, each restraining another. The Heavenly Bell Ancient God is naturally powerful, but against Sir, his most formidable asset is this Four Seasons Bell." The Swallow said, "The Four Seasons Bell can control the turning cycle of the four seasons. Sir cultivates the Four Seasons Spirit Arts; its most profound marvel lies in drawing endless wondrous uses from the four seasons. He may very well be restrained by it."

"Then what do we do?"

"Three Flower Lady, do not worry too much."

Though the Swallow itself was deeply worried, it still urged Three Flower Lady not to fret. At the same time, it said, "The Heavenly Bell Ancient God also possesses a Death Bell, which