Midas stomped the ground with force, causing it to sink and form a smooth slope. In the next instant, hundreds of golden tendrils shot out from the earth, homing in on Liam like guided missiles. Liam maneuvered in the air, blasting crimson flares that burned with fierce intensity at the golden tendrils, but their numbers were overwhelming. He soared higher, aiming to create more distance. Suddenly, a golden tendril lashed around his ankle. Without hesitation, Midas yanked him downward, smashing him into the slope. With a swift motion of her hands, Midas manipulated the golden earth to rise, forming thick walls that encircled Liam. Before he could react, she sealed the top, trapping him within. Midas began to bury the golden prison further into the ground, her intent clear: to entomb him. A county-level demigod could survive several days without oxygen, so trapping Liam for an hour or two wouldn't cause much harm. Just then, the ground trembled, as if a powerful force was bei

Liam shot through the sky like a comet, a crimson halo radiating from his body as he sped away. He was planning to detour around the area before heading back to Washington, D.C. It was the best way to avoid being followed or tracked by other demigods. But until then, he had to find a way to shake off Lilith. Lilith's expression was calm as she gave chase at a moderate speed. As a state-level blessed, she could easily catch up to Liam if she wanted to, but instead, she silently observed from a distance. Most would consider this lucky, but to Liam, it was just nerve-racking. "What the hell is she doing?" Liam questioned with a somber tone. Hybris flashed into reality, and in turn, Liam retracted his crimson sword. He needed to focus all his aura into flying faster. "She bears no killing intent towards you. It seems like she's more fascinated by how your blessing works. It could be the Hegemon sword or how you're able to fly without following the basic standards of Earth's blessed,"

Meanwhile, back at the hideout, Liam descended onto the balcony like a crimson blur, the rain pouring with an intensity that threatened to drown the city. The storm's relentless fury mirrored the chaos that often surrounded him. Thunder rumbled in the distance, a deep, growling reminder of the tempest outside, while lightning sporadically illuminated the dark, stormy sky, casting fleeting shadows on the cityscape below.With a sweep of his divine sense, he confirmed the building was empty. "It seems like Jacky went out," he muttered to himself, his voice barely audible over the drumming of the rain on the roof. He opened the glass door and stepped inside, the warmth of the interior contrasting sharply with the cold, wet exterior. With a burst of his aura, the water soaking his clothes turned to steam, filling the room with a transient mist that dissipated quickly, leaving the space cozy and dry.Liam stripped off his clothes, leaving them in a dry heap on the floor, and headed to the

The next morning came quickly, probably because the trio spent the night coming up with their next plans, with Ghost preoccupied with the divine true-named almighty from Olympus, Nyx. They needed to proceed with helping Liam get to the nearest danger zone, conquer it, and assimilate the major piece of Hybris that fell there."The danger zone is located on the ocean, and to get there we need a boat... I have been surfing around, trying to find us a ride, but unfortunately, there are too many people going in and out of the danger zone, and we need to stay covert," Jacky said in a single breath, passing along a cup of coffee to Liam and to Hybris a cold bottle of alcohol."We can't risk the government coming for us, not to mention Olympus. Come to think of it... each time I use the God's ranking, I shouldn't stay in one place for too long, or Olympus will find a way to track me down," Liam said with his brows furrowed."So then what's the plan?" Hybris interjected after gulping down an e

.The yacht surged across the ocean with breathtaking speed, cutting through the water with an elegant, almost effortless grace. The waves seemed to part in deference to its rapid advance, and the sun shimmered off the sea, creating a sparkling trail behind the vessel. The scene was idyllic, serene, and seemingly perfect until Jacky’s sharp eyes detected a looming structure ahead. It wasn’t a traditional wall, but rather an immense energy pillar that soared majestically into the sky and plunged deep into the ocean’s depths. The sheer scale of this pillar was awe inspiring, creating a stark demarcation between the familiar world and the unknown. It appeared to slice through reality itself, extending infinitely in all directions, as though it were a giant, invisible blade that separated two realms. "Liam, we're here!" Jacky called out from the upper deck, his voice carrying over the gentle hum of the yacht’s engines as he maneuvered the vessel toward the formidable energy wall. Moment