The past

The yellow sand stretches as far as the eye can see, and this is the space of the War God Ke Bao. Apart from the central area and the seaside, there is not a trace of green anywhere else.

Many myths feature wars between fathers and sons. Some are the cruel twists of fate, while others are the result of lust for power, both tragic and poignant.

Here, a father and son are also engaged in a fierce battle, but this battle has absolutely no honor involved.

"Sea Tiger Exploding Fist!"

With a loud bang, Bai Wubian's Explosive Fist shattered Bai Lubao's jaw. Bai Lubao was sent flying high into the sky like a New Year's firework, before crashing to the ground with a thud.

"Dad, stop hitting him..."

However, Bai Wubian did not stop at all. He descended from the sky, his posture like a gangster disciplining a homeless man in debt. He rained blows on Bai Lubao's head.

"Dad? How dare you call me that? The thing I regret most is giving birth to a thing like you!"

I'll skin you alive and tear you apart, I'll make sure you suffer a terrible death! Even killing you a thousand times wouldn't be enough!

Ninety Heavens - Rapid Bullet Fist!

Bai Wubian's fists left afterimages as they rained down on Bai Lubao, quickly breaking bones and causing blood to gush out. After beating him for an unknown amount of time, Bai Wubian caught his breath and looked down at Bai Lubao.

His own son had been turned into a mosaic.

Looking at his blood-stained hands, Bai Wubian suddenly realized that in the end, his son would either die because of him or hope to kill him. Looking back on his life, a strong sense of defeat washed over him.

"Father..."

Looking back, the thing that was supposedly his son murmured softly.

"Sigh... Is there anything else you want to say?"

He had been here for a long time, killed for a long time, and felt numb to all the bloodshed. Bai Wubian turned around, not wanting to look at the lump behind him.

"Ha, you've been fooled, you old man! Die!"

Suddenly, Bai Lubao launched an attack, unleashing her power to strike Bai Wubian. Although Bai Wubian showed a weakness, he maintained his protective power and was not surprised.

"Do you think you have the ability to kill me before I withdraw my power, given this difference in strength? Besides, we are both just Primordial Spirit temporarily residing in this world; death is not a real thing for us."

Even if you manage to kill me, it will only reignite my desire to kill you!

Bai Lubao let out a sinister laugh, a look of madness appearing on her face.

"Old dog, who said I was going to kill you? Since I'm in your hands and living a life worse than death, I might as well give you a surprise."

Bai Lubao was unsure what surprise Bai Lubao was planning, but seeing that this guy was in a starting stance, a strange unease welled up in Bai Wubian heart, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Father, today your son will show you what filial piety truly is! Go forth, Hand of God!"

Damn it! He had concentrated all his strength into his torso, but this guy actually used such a move! Bai Wubian was about to speak, but it was too late!

"Got it!"

Bai Lubao grinned maliciously. Although he had angered the guy in front of him again, it made him feel incredibly happy. Just like the people in the Rebirth Pool could only find pleasure by intimidating newcomers, Bai Lubao could only find pleasure in this way here as well.

Perhaps this is a case of the wicked getting their just desserts.

Compared to the love-hate relationship here, Bai Mo's place offers a brief period of peace. He quite likes the tranquility of this wilderness, and occasionally taking a walk here to clear his mind is a good choice.

"So, are we going back now? I've never hunted in the snow before, and it's surprisingly good. The nights are quieter than the forests I used to live in, but... it's a bit cold by myself."

Atalanta's tail swayed incessantly in the air, her gaze drifting intentionally or unintentionally towards the small bed made of fur in the room.

"You can stay as long as you like, but your sudden departure has worried me. I still have to deal with the situation in Russia, so I'll be leaving now."

Bai Mo took a fur coat and a golden torch from the Gate of Babylon and gave them to Atalanta.

"It is indeed a bit cold here, but it should warm up again in a couple of days once the snow has completely melted."

The two items were handed to Atalanta, but she looked displeased, her cat ears standing up. Then, with a wave of her hand, her wild appearance transformed back into her previous dress.

"Not here anymore?"

"There's no need. I'm going back to cultivate. Be careful not to let me overtake you."

"That's great! You can come and ask me if you have any questions or need anything later."

Atalanta left the forest with Bai Mo, seemingly a little annoyed. They chose a room in Chaldea, and Ritsuka came to comfort them, asking curiously why Atalanta had seemed somewhat distant from her before.

"Tsk, pretty good intuition. Oh well, it's no big deal to say it anyway, it wasn't anything important to begin with. It's just that you're a bit like Aphrodite..."

Hearing this, Ritsuka was somewhat surprised. Bai Mo glanced at Ritsuka; although she was a cheerful girl, compared to a goddess in mythology who symbolized beauty...

"It seems Aphrodite's reputation far exceeds her actual abilities."

"Hey, Brother Bai, is there something you're unhappy with about me? I consider myself quite charming. Shouldn't I take this opportunity to compliment a girl?"

Even people who have met Aphrodite think I resemble her. Shouldn't they say something like, "After all, Ritsuka is a great beauty too"? Why is my first reaction, "Aphrodite is nothing special after all?"

Ritsuka protested Bai Mo's words by messing up her hair.

Because the history of Greece was distorted by the Bai Mo, the butterfly effect was enormous, affecting not only the belief in gods but also completely changing the stories in the mythology.

As for Atalanta, although she still held the race, and the Golden Apple was ultimately destroyed by Artemis, this action was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Aphrodite.

Hippomenes, having failed to obtain the Golden Apple, fled. He then complained to Aphrodite, Aphrodite, having lost face, gave him a pair of golden bowls.

If a man and a woman drink this wine, they will come to the temple of Aphrodite and be married in her presence; the betrayer will be punished.

Later, Hippomenes used his wealth to get Atalanta's father to help him. After drinking the wine from that bowl, Atalanta went to the temple in a daze, but was discovered by Artemis, who turned Atalanta into a lion.

Finally, Hippomenes, who was waiting anxiously in the temple, saw a lion enter. Terrified, he fled the temple of Aphrodite, breaking the ritual and being punished by being transformed into a lion by Aphrodite.

He stumbled and crawled all the way, not even realizing his situation, heading straight for the city-state, where he was finally shot dead by the guards. Atalanta, on the other hand, was taken back to the forest by Artemis and became a legend.

After reading all this, Bai Mo was still a little puzzled, wondering if Atalanta's transformation into a lion was some kind of predestined event.

However, this makes it understandable why Atalanta has become somewhat distant from Ritsuka. After all, once Ritsuka, twice shy, and Bai Mo Bai Mo still harbors a certain resistance to olive branches.

"I'm quite curious, why is Artemis so kind to you?"

Bai Mo was indeed curious. Although he had met Artemis before and found her to be a very approachable goddess, historically, this goddess of the hunt didn't seem to be so interested in such matters.

"Hey? Isn't it Artemis hooking up with Atalanta and you, Brother Bai?"

You have a really vivid imagination.

Atalanta's lips twitched slightly as she watched Ritsuka playfully tap Ritsuka on the Bai Mo. She still remembered the day Artemis took her away.

"Goddess... why did you save me? I already have someone I love in my heart. Doesn't this mean I've lost my right to be your believer?"

"Sigh, I just couldn't bear to watch anymore. Truly experiencing the feeling of losing a loved one is awful."

Atalanta a little confused: Aren't you a virgin? Why are you experiencing this? Can you explain what happened?

She felt her faith was being shaken.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you from now on. Nothing will happen. And who knows, you might even run into him again in the future..."

The words of the past echoed in his ears. Atalanta came to his side like a cat. Watching him and Ritsuka argue and joke, the girl smiled from the bottom of her heart.

Her goddess had never deceived her.