"So you're saying you two are just terrible Blood Lords." I expressed in a bit of mocking light.
"And you wonder why I kicked you in the head." Said Asmdoeus deeply. "If your that cut and dry, then yes. We are, in a way, terrible at controlling blood. But Blood Laws are almost in possible to teach much less train."
"Oh?" Arching my brow, Asmodeus sighed, lowering his hand from his chin, and leaned back into his chair, carrying a deep frown, "Do you know the difference between Freya and myself?
Opening my mouth to speak, he waved his hand, "It was rhetorical; the difference is night and day, mah boy. I could snap and kill this woman before your arrival. But just like me, she is a Blood Lord. In the beginning, the Laws of water will be easy, but as you deviate into the Great Blood Laws, you begin to notice a profound drop in your comprehension when it comes to your blood. The stronger one's blood, the harder it is to become a Blood Lord."
"So, what are my chances?" I curiously asked, "As it seems like this is not just about comprehension."
"Oh, it is, I'm just telling you. The Mastery of Blood Laws is critical if you wish to become a paragon. I may be a master in the blood laws, but I'm a terrible master. Nevertheless, the blood laws took me from Saint to Emperor."
"What he says is correct, my Master." Said Freya grimly, "I am but a King to your bloodline, but I only became a king because of my profound grasp on your blood in these hundred years. That is why I was able to awaken that blood you used a few months ago before you did. Blood Laws are not necessarily the strongest Dao, but if you are of flesh and blood, then it's The most important Dao you can learn. How can one master the cosmos if they cannot master themselves?"
I was not in the least bit happy to hear about this news. While I had studied the Dao of Blood for a while, it was constrained. I was at the peak of the ninth layer of Dao Comprehension when it came to Blood Laws, but there is an almost infinite path to every Dao. My way focused more on how I control my blood, as to gain control of Crimson Wings. It was a means to an end, same with the concept of wind.
Compared to how I mastered Darkness and Fire, where I studied almost every possible path to make myself invincible, I did no such thing with my other Dao's.
"Sone of a bitch," I coldly cursed.
"So if you wish for Odin's soul, I want your blood. The more I study blood, the more I learn. It doesn't really matter if it's mine or yours. The more I can get a grasp on the concept of blood, the better. Plus, it also helps that this blood may provide me a great weapon in the future." The King of Hell explained, smiling from ear to ear.
"Is Mimir a Blood Lord?" I coldly asked.
"Not form what I can tell my Lord. Studying the Laws of Blood doesn't make you a Blood Lord. You are the perfect example of that. Being a Blood Lord means that you are studying your blood and the blood of others." Said Freya softly shaking her head, "In my inherited memories, here was once a Blood Lord who controlled a God, as a mortal. Bending his very will and heart, the other gods grew so mortified that they all set out to destroy this man. But when they discovered him, it was too late. Over Several high gods were on his side. Bent by his power and understanding of this Law, they became nothing but Thralls, to worship a mere mortal. He was the first record of a Blood Lord."
"I remember that," said Asmodeus peering up with a hint of melancholy, "Master had told me about a child who made a deal with her. She said it was he who gave her the idea of becoming a Blood Lord. A monstrous genius, she called him."
"You know this kind of information would have been lovely to have. What the hell!" I bitterly cursed.
"Well, Master, you were nowhere to be found. It's not my fault you and your wife were in such a long romantic tryst." Said Freya irritably; pursing her lips, she turned her head with puffed cheeks.
CLitting my tongue, I slit my wrist with the tip of my nail and poured it down a vial I drew from the Ring of Bael. "I hate you all. Gimme Odin's soul and send me on my way."
Snatching the vial of blood from my hand, Asmodeus eyed it with a smile and nodded, "Alway great doing business with you, and don't worry. I will not try to turn you into a thrall."
I smiled, "My wife carries a weapon capable of cutting the contracts of hell. I am sure you won't."
"Always with the threats." he claimed, shaking his head, "But did I mention I don't actually have Odin's soul?"
Freya rose angrily with a blood-thirsty eye, "What? What the hell do you mean you do not have him?" She accused in a tone I had not heard in a while. It was deep and almost dreadful.
"Calm yourself, Freya." I coldly snapped, "Sit."
Gritting her teeth, Freya's fist clenched, and she fell back into her seat. "Now care to explain?"
"Oh yes, well, I never actually killed Odin. He's in my hells. I tossed him into the first layer. I think he's a whore. Idk; the last time I checked, he was selling himself to some demon for protection. None demon and devil blood are so rare in these lands. But if you want Zeus's as well, that will cost extra."
"How much? Wait, I thought those in the Greek Pantheon were looking for a replacement. " I asked.
"His legacy properly thought him dead. Once he returns to the Bed of Chaos, his title will carry back to the strongest, which will be the one I have in my Hells. It's a win-win for you." He explained as I sighed,
"How much?"
"The blood of Lilith." He said as I burst into laughter.
"Pick something else. You are playing with fire. Lilith right now is in communication with those of the highest order in the Abyss. Unless you wish to accumulate their wrath, I suggest you pick something else. I don't want to be tormented by those bastards."
"Coward."
"It's nice doing business with you, Mr. Snow." Said Asmodeus, holding a small eyeball in his hand protuding with his ghastly talons. Clenching my empty right socket, still bleeding over my robes, I glared with my only good eye.
"At least help me place a Slave Crest on them." I grimly asked.
Asmodeus smiled and snapped his fingers, bringing forth a blinding light. Leaning slightly towards Freya, just in case, my lips curled down at the wretched scent that had filled this chamber.
Standing with two large iron black collars around their neck, arms, and legs. I saw a sea of muddy white hair that blocked the two gods' faces that appeared before my eye. Their bodies were so thin I could not differentiate between bone or skin. Unsure of what I was seeing, I turned to Fraya.
"It's him, My Master." She whispered firmly, holding onto my shoulder with trembling arms. "I could never forget his aura. Never."
"Try to mark them as your slaves—no need to waste tons of divinity. " Asmodeus instructed, and I stared heavely.
Drawing two slave sigils in an instant, I fired them off into the heads of these two Gods. Not sensing even the slightest of resistance. Asmodeus chuckled, "you granted me quite a bit. It's the least I can do. So let's call it even."
I will plow his wife like I did, my damn useless brother. Just you, wait, you bastard. By the time you leave, your wife is going to be on my bed.
Asmodeus chuckled and snapped. Sending me back through the portal, I growled but did not speak my mind. Not here where Midgard and the Hells connected.
"Freya, I will leave—"
"Where! How! Midgard!" The one I could only assume was Odin cried, startling me at the sudden outburst. Freya's expression turned dark in an instant. "Freya? Is-Is that you!"
"A deal is a deal," I coldly said, taking a deep breath as a large amount of divinity began to regenerate my eye. "I lost more than I originally thought, but I hope you will come to put your life in my hands."
"Yes, my Master. I Freya will never forget this," She swore, lowering her head, brimming with tears.
"See that you don't." I darkly commanded, turning my attention back to Odin, peering at me with his azure eye. "I will be seeing you soon. You will see that quite a few things have changed. I will leave your life in the hands of my lovely knight."
Taking a deep breath, I teleported using the rune Tang Feng granted me long ago. Returning to Casia on the planet of Alos, my eyes grew vast as a sea of endless blaze filled my sight.
Consumed in an angelic and demonic essence racing back and forth, I saw war. Bloodies littered the river of Casia. Ash was flowing endlessly over the skies, staining the land. Screams were all but howling as pleading reached my ears. However, neither the Angels nor the Demons and devils seemed to care.
So even Casia is under siege, yet my divinity has yet to fall. Has my influence already spread? It seems it will not be long before all of Alos is mine.
"General?!" A sudden call reached my ear as I turned to a demon approaching me. Carrying seven small horns protruding from his skull and obsidian tattoos racing over his crimson flesh. "What are you doing here on the front lines?" he cried, peering up at the war racing over the ashen skies, etching closer towards the ground. "Shit, we need to leave! Lady Seraphina is leading the charge, and we have a marquess leading our side. The Princes and Dukes refuse to get involved so early in the war. Follow me, Sir!"
Dashing off towards the castle, I frowned and peered up at the skies. Knowing I didn't really have much choice, I chaced after this strange demon who somehow decided I was a general. Keeping a close distance between this soldier and me, I slowly began to notice the scarlet eyes of demons and devils.
I can't stay here. I needed to head back to the Holy Swords. If Seraphina finds out that I am here and Asura shows up, I am fucked. These seven pillars of light were meant to stop those from the Twelve Planes from teleporting; however, I held the power of Abyssal Night. Such restrictions didn't really apply to me.
Melding myself into darkness was the next step I took. My entire body vanished, appearing once more before the gates of the Holy Swords in my disguise, concealing myself from even the eyes of the guards who were watching the war at the gate, not getting involved, probably due to the sect's relationship with sera. I made my way into the pocket dimension the sect had created only to meet a familiar face.
"Kingsly!" I cried, stretching my arms far and wide," Thank the stars! Shit is crazy out there! What the hell is going on? Why are the Angels attacking Midgard and Alos?"
"Y-Y-Your back!" He stammered to say. Peering at me surrounded by disciples.
I frowned, growing a little guarded inwardly at his words. "Why would I not be back?"
"We had thought you lost! Many thought that High God Dragon might have killed you." He explained, approaching me, with a kind smile. "It's good your back."
"About that. What is going on." I said, noticing the heavily armed disciples.
"We are here to fight against the demons and devil of the Nines, of course." Said Kingsly, confidently unaware of how ridiculous the very thought was. Simply based on the few I saw, all the demons I saw were at Master and Lord. "We need to secure the Pale Gate from the demons."
"So they send only a single heavenly Lord?" I questioned, unable to believe my ears. This was the dumbest decision I had ever seen.
"We are here to kill the four abyssal fiends on the battlefield. And leave. " Another I did not recognize grimly stated, stepping out with his heavenly lord cultivation. Hideous beyond measure due to the hundred vicious scars over his face, he stood completely bald, and without a nose in white robes carrying the holy sword crest.
"Those of the abyss? Is Lilith the abyssal leader there?" I grimly questioned, and Kingsly and the baldheaded man whose soul was so heavily guarded that I found it impossible to learn his name.
"You are well informed," said Kingsly darkly.
"My master took me to Midgard. You can say I know more than the most common man."
"Care to join?" He asked, but I shook my head. "I have to give my report. If I can, I may join." I said, knowing Lilith had her reasons for doing what she was doing.
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