Chapter 311: Chapter 287: No gifts for the festival this year, just give a shout! (Requesting monthly votes!)
Wind God Vayu led the way, raising his hand and channeling Divine Power.
Whoosh!!!
A fierce wind swept through, howling through the air, its rustling sound sweeping across all directions, clearing a straight and clear path through the sky strewn with white clouds.
Mount Mayu stood tall and proud, taking large strides.
He walked alongside his brothers on the path created by the Wind God.
Baaa!!!
Accompanied by a hoarse goat bleat, rolling heat waves surged forward like a tide.
Mount Mayu couldn’t help but shudder.
He abruptly looked up, his eyes intense and focused.
There in mid-air, a golden goat ablaze with fire appeared. With sharp horns on its head and eyes shooting flames, it seemed like a ferocious beast ready to explode at any moment.
But at that moment, it was calmly ridden by a figure.
Fire God Agni, with an imposing demeanor, sat atop the goat. His eyes full of suspicion and awe, he gazed toward Mount Mayu and the others.
Who are these guys?
Agni, puzzled, turned to look at the Wind God and Water God.
Instantly, a message from the Wind God reached him.
Fire God Agni paused slightly, then his previously stern gaze towards Mount Mayu softened, turning as warm as a flame.
"So it’s the son of the Snow Mountain King! The powerful Sons of the Mountains!"
"Good! Good!"
Agni spread his arms, continuously expressing his admiration with a smile.
Whoosh!
At that moment, the sky burst into golden light, and a sparkling Divine Chariot appeared before them, shining ceaselessly like a brilliant sun.
"Right!"
"Sun God Surya is here too!"
Fire God Agni declared with a smile.
Hearing this, Mount Mayu looked up and was instantly struck by a ray of golden light.
A beautiful Divine Chariot with rotating wheels flew towards them, its radiance revealing numerous mysterious solar symbols.
A tall and handsome man, imposingly stood on it.
He wore a luxurious golden robe adorned with gemstones, with a long scarf draped from his shoulders to his forearms, cascading down.
Golden light emanated from this man as well.
Brilliant and great!
"Sun God... Surya!"
Mount Mayu murmured.
Such brilliance! Such a dazzling person!
He was certain; the person before him was Sun God Surya.
Surya turned his head slightly, looking at Fire God Agni.
Agni smiled, his lips moving slightly, as if he said something.
In an instant, Sun God Surya’s eyes shone brightly, his gaze fixed on Mount Mayu and the Sons of the Mountains, he shook his head, appraising them from head to toe.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two pillar-like firm gazes fell upon Mount Mayu.
"Mountains!"
"Let me guide your way!"
Sun God Surya, standing proudly, declared.
At once, the Mountains moved together, Wind God Vayu cleared the skies, Water God Falou sprinkled water upon the path, Surya led the way in front, Agni followed behind, the goat bleated wildly, and white horses soared.
The Devas emerged together, their momentum reaching the skies!
Mount Mayu, elated, took large strides under the escort of the Devas and his many brothers, walked through the Heavenly Realm bathed in Divine Light, and caught sight of the vibrant Miscellaneous Grove Garden from afar.
"The Devas honor me so!"
"It seems they also recognize my might!"
Mount Mayu thought proudly.
Whoosh!
He shook his body, leaped down, landing on the lush green lawn, and took a few steps forward.
The next moment, Mayu Mountain and the others’ eyes intensified.
He glanced around several times but did not see the figure of Heavenly Emperor Indra.
"Where is the Heavenly Emperor?"
Mayu Mountain asked in confusion.
Hearing this, Surya and the other Devas also widened their eyes and looked around.
"Hmm? The Heavenly Emperor is actually not here, could it be that he has already completed his asceticism?"
Surya’s voice suddenly rose, filled with excitement.
If this were true, it would mean that the Heavenly Emperor had awakened, undoubtedly good news!
"Where, where?"
Wind God Vayu also looked around, but saw no trace of Heavenly Emperor Indra.
Fire God Agni frowned and murmured, "I don’t see him."
Water God Varuna’s eyes intensified.
"Let’s look!"
Upon saying this, Varuna immediately released his divine power, ripples of power flowed like water from around him, quickly spreading in all directions.
Whoosh!
The ripples disappeared, and Varuna’s brow slightly furrowed.
"How is it?"
Surya and the others asked curiously.
"I couldn’t find him, could he not be in the Heavenly Realm?" Water God Varuna murmured in surprise.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Fire God Agni, Wind God Vayu, and Sun God Surya’s expressions changed slightly, all showing serious looks.
Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor was summoned away by some Asura again?
The Devas showed looks of surprise.
Wind God Vayu instantly responded, gusts of breeze instantly blowing out.
But soon...
His expression turned the same as Varuna’s.
"Can’t find him!"
Vayu said.
Hearing Vayu’s words, Surya and Agni couldn’t help but shiver.
Among the Devas, Wind God Vayu was not only immensely strong and fast, but he was also the most sensitive.
If he could not find him, then he really wasn’t there!
At that moment, nearby Mayu Mountain’s eyes intensified and he said, "Then our matters..."
"If the Heavenly Emperor has disappeared, then I’m afraid it won’t work."
Sun God Surya responded.
His voice was heavy, resonating in the ears of the Sons of the Mountains, immediately causing a stir.
"What do we do now?"
"Should we continue to stay here?"
"Don’t forget, we need to find the Heavenly Emperor and cut off his wings so we can be rid of the curse!"
The mountains were very anxious.
This was a matter of life and death, they couldn’t afford to be careless!
Mayu Mountain’s brow furrowed slightly.
They had just arrived, and the Heavenly Emperor had vanished from the Heavenly Realm, his trace lost. There couldn’t be such a coincidence.
"The Heavenly Emperor must be hiding!"
"Hmph!"
"As far as I know, this guy always likes to appear at the end; he might still be here. It seems we need to take out some treasures to lure him out!"
An idea struck Mayu Mountain, and he chuckled lightly.
"We have prepared quite a few gifts!"
Mayu Mountain said with a smile.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
As his words fell, he clapped his hands, a series of clear clapping sounds echoed.
The mountains waved a grand hand.
In an instant, numerous treasure chests appeared, their lids wide open, revealing the many dazzling jewels and Mani gemstones inside.
A faint golden light emerged continuously, shimmering in all directions.
"These are all gifts for you,"
"Please accept them!"
Mayu Mountain said with a light chuckle.
The Devas nodded slightly, looking at the jewels in the chests, and couldn’t help but glance at Mayu Mountain with surprise.
This mountain is quite polite, isn’t it!
"Well, you should go back first, and we will tell you once we find the Heavenly Emperor,"
Sun God Surya continued.
Upon hearing this, Mayu Mountain took a deep breath.
His hand flashed with light again, and a huge, palm-leaf-like leaf appeared in his hand, heavily etched with numerous mysterious Brahmi scripts, flickering with the light of wisdom.
"This is a manuscript from Goddess Saraswati!"
"A gift for the Devas!"
Mayu Mountain continued with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the Devas cast surprised glances, scrutinizing the manuscript shining with the light of wisdom.
A manuscript from Lady Master Saraswati!
They had been to Brahmaloka so many times, lived there for years, and had truly never seen such a thing!
"The Lady Master’s manuscript is indeed worth keeping!"
"I have never seen it before!"
The Devas shook their heads in unison.
Surya raised his hands and took the huge leaf, gently rolling it up and then swiftly tucking it away.
Mayu Mountain looked around.
The surrounding grass was like a shade, the lake was glistening, wide green leaves floated in the lake, growing huge pink-white lotuses that were big enough to buoy a person.
Still no sign of Indra!
"..."
Mayu Mountain was slightly stunned.
Was the gift not enough, or did they need to see more sincerity?
"The Heavenly Emperor isn’t here, you should go back first,"
Fire God Agni spoke.
Upon hearing this, Mayu Mountain furrowed his brows and fell silent.
Mount Gaya rushed in a few steps to the side of Water God Varuna and said, "My dear friend, we are cursed, we really can’t wait any longer, please save us!"
"My dear friend!"
"You wouldn’t want me to die an unnatural death!"
Mount Gaya spoke gravely.
Upon hearing this, Varuna frowned, but had no solution.
"I wonder if Divine Dog Saromeya is around?"
Varuna asked.
Divine Dog Saromeya had found Indra last time.
No sooner had these words left his mouth than Wind God Vayu spoke, "Saromeya has been following the Heavenly Emperor lately; if the Emperor isn’t here, she definitely isn’t either!"
"It must be that Asura woman; she used her beauty to seduce the Heavenly Emperor!"
Fire God Agni said displeased.
Alas!
Those Asuras are really terrible, it’s all the fault of Asuras!
The Devas all sighed.
Water God Varuna pondered for a while, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration seemed to cross his mind.
"Ah?"
"The Divine Tree can fulfill wishes!"
"If we go under the Divine Tree and pray devoutly, holding a ceremony, the Divine Tree will surely give us directions!"
Water God Varuna raised his hand as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, a sparkle of realization flashed in the eyes of the Devas.
The mountains also seemed thrilled.
"Quickly!"
Mayu Mountain exclaimed excitedly.
The Devas exchanged glances and immediately began to lead the way, transforming into Divine Light as they went, with the mountains closely following behind.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, they arrived in front of the Divine Tree.
This Divine Tree was immensely tall, its crown flickering with gem-like brilliance, gorgeous brocade hanging down as if it were the splendor of the night sky, supremely beautiful.
"Beautiful!"
Mayu Mountain stared at the Divine Tree, his eyes twinkling, and he immediately showed a greedy gaze.
He took a deep breath, his eyes slightly narrowed, staring intently at the Divine Tree, unable to stop looking it up and down.
Whoosh!
The crown of this Divine Tree was resplendent with a brilliant light, showing not a single flaw.
But...
Why are there so many fallen leaves under this Divine Tree?
They were piled up more than a man’s height, as if there was a person inside!
This Divine Tree, reputed to grant wishes, could it also decay, could it also shed leaves?
Mayu Mountain was puzzled, but his gaze involuntarily lifted upwards, his eyes twinkling, continuing to look at the Divine Tree.
So beautiful!
"Once the ceremony succeeds and summons the Heavenly Emperor, I will no longer fear the curse!"
"By then, I probably won’t be able to see this Divine Tree anymore!"
"What a pity!"
Inside, Mayu Mountain felt as if he was being scratched by a cat, his heart itching uncontrollably.
...
Elsewhere.
In the Heavenly Realm, in the Miscellaneous Grove Garden.
Whoosh!
A lithe, dark-brown figure burst forth from the lake.
Divine Dog Saromeya landed on the shore, looked around left and right, but saw no one.
She lowered her head and sniffed lightly.
"Not the fat white elephant!"
"It’s the Devas and some strangers!"
Divine Dog Saromeya murmured to herself.
Whoosh!
The next moment, she sprang into motion, diving back into the large lake.
The lake was brimming, glistening with light.
In this profusion of large lotuses, a particularly large lotus bloomed, resembling a spacious house, with a piece of snowy-white rock placed at the heart of the flower.
Shachi smiled.
She looked down at Indra, who was in deep penance, holding a scarf in her hands, and gently wiped his face.
Whoosh!
Divine Dog Saromeya suddenly flew in.
"The Devas and a group of strangers, they probably had nothing major, they stayed for a while and left!"
Saromeya landed in the huge lotus, sticking out her tongue as she spoke.
Shachi blinked her beautiful eyes.
"Is that so?"
"I just saw the Supreme Lord’s Divine Armor light up, it must have absorbed some Divine Power from the Water God and Wind God, thought they had something urgent!"
"That’s right!"
"If they were in a hurry, they would have shouted!"
Shachi relaxed, shaking her head with a smile.
