Reunion

You bastard!

Anger burned in Ishtar's eyes. A flash of light appeared in her eyes as she attacked fiercely, but her power was extremely weak due to the curse of the Underworld. At the same time, the stone tablet released a powerful hurricane, like sharp claws reaching out to drive everyone away.

For a moment, even Ishtar had to avoid its sharp edge. Her eyes were filled with disbelief, because this wind was very familiar to her, and every Sumer deity was extremely familiar with it.

Without hesitation, Bai Mo put down Ereshkigal and charged straight at the stone tablet like a cannonball. The incredibly powerful hurricane cut into his body like a knife, but it was quickly shattered by the residual force of his right fist.

510,000 horsepower – Sea Tiger Exploding Fist!

Just as Bai Mo made his move, a dark figure descended from the sky, like a black panther in the forest, letting out a strange yet primal roar. A claw slammed into the band of light behind Ereshkigal, severing it completely.

With a deafening roar, the stone tablet unleashed a formidable force of nearly 700,000 horsepower, terrifying everyone present. This unprecedentedly terrifying power pulverized even the solid rocks of the Underworld.

Fortunately, Gilgamesh is now in the form of a spirit, thus avoiding injury.

Ishtar was sent flying backward by the wind, leaving streaks of blood on her exquisitely beautiful skin.

Bai Mo didn't hesitate at all. Like an eagle flying against the wind, he unleashed a powerful Sea Tiger Exploding Fist, which slammed into the stone tablet. In an instant, the stone tablet was completely destroyed. From the shattered stone tablet, Bai Mo saw a human-shaped object.

The man glanced at Bai Mo with a hint of surprise, then his body vanished like a wisp of green smoke. Bai Mo didn't stop him, because it was merely a clone resembling a tangible energy blast. Now, let's see what happens next.

The figure that suddenly appeared emerged from the black wind. The uniquely designed armor was unforgettable once seen. The strange black panther mask and the right leg that combined reality and illusion, the newcomer was none other than Tezcatlipoca, one of the seven Grand Servant summoned by the Human Order in the past.

Ereshkigal collapsed as if all the bones in her body had been removed. Bai Mo caught her shoulder, checked her condition, and confirmed that she was not seriously injured, but still activated the Asura Way to replenish her life force.

A warm current surged through her body, causing Ereshkigal to twitch as if electrocuted. She looked up and met Bai Mo's gaze, her cheeks instantly turning red. Unlike Ishtar, Ereshkigal seemed like an innocent girl, easily embarrassed by such physical contact.

Bai Mo's gaze was so intense that Ereshkigal dared not meet his eyes.

"Um... what kind of development is this...?"

But the next moment, Bai Mo released his grip, causing Ereshkigal stumble.

"There are no mental issues either, Ereshkigal. Just to be on the safe side, you should still have yourself checked again."

Bai Mo walked past her and turned his gaze back to Tezcatlipoca, who had just made his move. This was the third acquaintance he had seen since returning.

"Hey, long time no see. Looks like you haven't had a proper rest before coming back to the fight."

Tezcatlipoca waved to Bai Mo, Bai Mo nodded in response. Not only him, but also Ereshkigal belatedly realized what was happening.

"Who are you? Why are you in my Underworld?"

Is this how you treat your savior?

Upon hearing Tezcatlipoca's words, Ereshkigal instantly. Gilgamesh, standing beside him, looked at the Aztec deity and slowly asked, "Although it is still the Age of Gods, you seem to have strayed too far."

"Haha, I'm puzzled too. After all, I'm one of the few who can talk to Alaya Consciousness and that guy." Tezcatlipoca looked at Bai Mo, which made him frown. At first, he thought Bai Mo was an ally sent by Alaya Consciousness, but now it seems that he came specifically to find him.

Moreover, his current power is far inferior to what was seen that day, and it doesn't even appear to be his true form.

"My camera has been removed, you'd better go check it out right now." That's what the Counter Force said, and then I was sent here. Seriously, that guy really keeps up with the times."

Tezcatlipoca's tone was full of dissatisfaction, but his expression remained smiling.

"But looking at it this way, it seems quite fitting for me, since that guy also came to join the fun. But let's discuss the details later. Hey, you from the Underworld, did something get stolen from you?"

He abruptly changed the subject, turning to Ereshkigal and asking her a question. The latter froze for a moment, then, like a student who had just finished writing an essay in the last minute of the college entrance exam and was suddenly realizing she'd gone off-topic, she said in a somewhat panicked and frantic manner:

"Ah! That thing has taken away forty percent of my power!"

Everyone was startled. Ishtar's gaze immediately darkened, while Tezcatlipoca breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's not bad. If they had taken half of it, it would have been troublesome. That guy would probably have been able to directly control the situation in the Underworld."

No sooner had these words been spoken than the surrounding environment changed once again, and the entire Underworld emitted a faint blue light, pointing into the sky like a searchlight.

"What's going on? Ereshkigal, the Underworld is expanding. Do you intend to send Uruk directly into it?"

Gilgamesh, and upon hearing this, Ereshkigal somewhat embarrassedly tapped her finger and turned to say, "Actually... when I exchanged for this power, I already handed over Issei of my authority..."

"You can hand over something like that..." Bai Mo also felt a sense of foreboding. Now, Ereshkigal and the being behind that stone tablet each possess half of the power of the Underworld, and once the Underworld begins to spread upwards, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Ereshkigal immediately annoyed and aggrieved, saying, "What could I do? Basically, all the gods made a deal with that thing. Even Ishtar later gained power, and he specifically requested Issei of that power..."

It's better to hand over Issei than to have Ishtar take it all!

Everyone was speechless. Ishtar wanted to retort, but she didn't know how to start, so she could only mutter, "You idiot!"

Tezcatlipoca said speechlessly, "No wonder this was one of the first human civilizations to part ways with the gods. It's not just about time; it's also closely related to the nature of the gods here."

Gilgamesh standing nearby, nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this. After all, Ishtar was the city god of Uruk, and every time he saw her, it strengthened his resolve to bid farewell to the gods.

"Ereshkigal, can you stop this expansion?" Bai Mo asked. Since their authority over the Underworld was evenly matched, Ereshkigal should be able to stop it, right?

"It should work..." Ereshkigal took out a strangely shaped double-headed gun, the center of which resembled the steering wheel of a medieval sailboat. She plunged it into the ground, and then countless streams of light emerged, seemingly halting the expansion of the Underworld.

Bai Mo's face showed no joy, for Ereshkigal's complexion was as pale as snowflakes. An invisible voice rang out, as if an uppercut had landed on Ereshkigal's chin, sending her flying.

Seeing this, Bai Mo caught Ereshkigal, while the Tezcatlipoca behind him frowned and said, "No, with equal authority, it all comes down to the difference in strength and divinity between the two sides. What's going on? You, the God of the Underworld, are far too weak, or is this body simply unable to unleash its power?"