CHAPTER 479: CHAPTER 479: I DON’T CARE

"You can’t blame me, you attacked first, I was just forced to defend and counterattack..."

Zhu Haomiao shrugged with confidence, helplessly spreading his hands.

"..."

"Even after you were so offensive, I didn’t kill recklessly; instead, I spared your lives..."

As he spoke, the black-clothed youth looked into everyone’s eyes, smiling sincerely.

"Trust me, I’m really a good person."

Hearing this, the eyes of the native mages sharpened, instantly solving their doubts.

Previously, they were almost dragged into the black mist by the giant snake. But just when they had lost their power to resist and closed their eyes awaiting death, the cold venomous snakes entangling them loosened their grip, dissipating back into illusions.

Originally, they thought that the opponent had met a formidable enemy, thus retracting his forces and having no energy to deal with them.

But now, it seems, it was merely because of the opponent’s benevolence!

But... why?

He had devoured nearly a million people, the [Big Snake], such a malevolent and dangerous creature to say that he is kind, isn’t that quite a black humor?

Realizing that the black-clothed youth wasn’t as evil and cruel as imagined, seemingly reasonable, the leading few High Rank Mages exchanged glances quietly, one of them biting the bullet to ask.

"Since you are not a malevolent god, then why kill so many people? From the data we could gather, there are nearly a million!"

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao looked at him strangely.

"Precisely because I’m a good person, I need to kill the bad ones, eliminate all the villains, and the rest are good people, everyone is happy!"

Upon hearing this, another person couldn’t help but frown and retort: "But your behavior doesn’t conform to procedural justice, it’s the abuse of private Punishment!"

Slightly tilting his head, Zhu Haomiao looked at the speaker with a faint smile, his eyes deep and mysterious.

"Why should I follow your procedures?"

"I am justice!"

"My judgment is divine punishment!"

"As for your opinions, I don’t care."

Once he said this, the scene fell into a deathly silence; everyone felt the high pride of the black-clothed youth, gazing at the world like a god.

It wasn’t contempt; it wasn’t disdain!

It was ignoring; it was indifference!

The laws and morality of humanity were meaningless, the whole world in his eyes was nothing more than a game.

The rise and fall, life and death of all beings were just a thought away!

Most importantly, he had the power to match!

The terrifying image of the "Constant Star" hanging over the city flashed through their minds, filling them with a strong sense of helplessness; even High Rank Mages felt insignificant in front of such overwhelming existence.

"Alright, quickly open the barrier, or I’ll do it myself."

Gesturing impatiently, Zhu Haomiao urged softly.

Seeing that there was no way to proceed, the Grand Mage leading them had no choice but to bow respectfully.

"Your will."

..........

Tokyo, Yin Yang Pavilion

At the top floor of the heavily guarded Heavenly Guardian Tower, Abe Waka leaned against the railing, gazing at the bustling city outside the barrier, silent for a long time.

"He Ge..."

Beside her, Yazaki Yu wanted to say more but didn’t know how to comfort her. After hesitating for a long time, he finally said.

"Don’t worry, Zhu Jun is so strong; he’ll be fine."

Maintaining her gaze into the distance, Abe Waka murmured softly without turning her head.

"But I can’t feel his presence at all..."

"It’s as if a veil separates us, severing our contract..."

Murmuring in despair, Abe Waka raised a bitter smile.

"What use is it even if I worry?"

"Now I’m under house arrest in the Heavenly Guardian Tower, only you occasionally come to see me."

Looking back at her childhood friend, Abe Waka’s tired eyes showed a trace of faint warmth.

But at this moment, a rich, magnetic voice like fine wine came from not far away.

"Can you really not feel the presence of the [Bow]?"

The two turned abruptly, seeing a tall, slender figure slowly approaching.

"Lady Athena."

The two quickly bowed respectfully, and as the tall mature woman walked beside them, an enticing aroma wormed its way into Yazaki Yu’s nostrils, sending his imagination wild, causing his face to redden, he instinctively took a step back.

Sharp to notice his reaction, Athena arched her lips teasingly, then turned her beautiful eyes towards Abe Waka, repeating her question.

"You really cannot feel the presence of the [Bow]?"

Upon hearing this, Abe Waka nodded weakly.

"Yes, Lady Athena."

"Can’t even sense whether he’s alive or dead?"

"Can’t sense at all."

"Hmm...that’s strange..."

With one arm crossed and the other hand supporting her chin, Athena pondered for a long time before suddenly curling a meaningful smile; her cold gaze swept over the two.

"However, for safety’s sake, it’s still better to..."

Athena lifted her delicate hand, her long, fair fingers slowly reaching towards Abe Waka.

But just as she was about to touch the girl, Yazaki Yu suddenly blocked in front of her.

"Lady Athena, what do you intend to do?"

Yazaki Yu stared at her warily; he sensed a hint of danger looming.

Halting her movement slightly, Athena smiled charmingly, her enticing eyes darting at Yazaki Yu, and her fingernails lightly brushed against his cheek.

"Such a brave child, if that’s the case..."

A strange divine suppression engulfed the top of the Heavenly Guardian Tower, freezing Abe Waka and Yazaki Yu in place, unable to move an inch.

Yazaki Yu helplessly watched as the five slender fingers clamped around his throat, feeling an irresistible force gathering at his neck; it would take only a slight twist to snap it.

Just when he thought his life was about to end, a hand suddenly grabbed Athena’s wrist with a slap, blocking her from exerting any further force.

"What are you trying to do!?"

Beside the three, Amaterasu stood expressionlessly staring at Athena, her grip like a hydraulic press, her pupils glowed with a gold-red flame.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."

Athena was forced to release her grasp, and the narrowly escaped Yazaki Yu stumbled back, violently coughing, instinctively pulling Abe Waka along as he retreated quickly.

"Something’s wrong, let’s go!"

Although unclear of what had just transpired, Yazaki Yu sharply sensed a change in the situation, realizing their former alliance could no longer be trusted!

On the other side, watching the raging Amaterasu, Athena coquettishly curled her lips.

"I was just kidding."

"Do you think I would believe that?"

Bang!

Using the Heavenly Guardian Tower as a core node, the entire Yin Yang Pavilion drew limitless Earth’s vein energy, under the manipulation of Amaterasu, deploying a grand and magnificent barrier.

The colorful hues quickly dimmed, leaving only a monotonous grey and white world.

And within this dim world, two brilliant figures quietly emerged, joining Amaterasu to encircle Athena.