Facing General Wang's incessant mockery, the Earth God remained expressionless, showing no fear whatsoever.
"As the Earth God of this land, even if no one helps me, I will protect the people here. This is my duty! It is the office and responsibility bestowed upon me by the Heavenly Court. No matter what the Heavenly Court does, I, the Earth God, will never retreat. I will never allow anyone to harm my people. If anyone does, I will make them repay their blood debt with blood, even if it costs me my life!"
The Earth God's gaze was icy as he looked proudly at the towering General Wang. Though his body was not as tall as the other man's, his soul stood immeasurably taller.
"You may kill one of us, but thousands upon thousands more will rise up to fight evil gods like you. You may be strong, but one day, all of you will pay the price!"
General Wang looked at the Earth God and sneered. He was merely a tiny Earth God, yet he acted like some mighty deity. How ridiculous!
"Fine! Then this general will see just how capable an Earth God with a mouth as big as the heavens truly is!"
General Wang swung his broadsword, slashing straight at the Earth God.
The Earth God raised his cane to block, but the blow sent him flying into the distance.
Uchiha Shin flashed forward and caught the Earth God.
Uchiha Shin deeply admired this lowly Earth God. Though he held little rank or influence, he had backbone and refused to join those lofty gods in their corruption.
General Wang frowned. "Who are you? How dare you obstruct a Heavenly God in the enforcement of the law!"
"Who said no one would stand up for this upright Earth