Chapter 315: Chapter 291: The Covenant-Keeping Deva, Could the Curse Be Fulfilled? (Vote for monthly tickets!)
The excitement was palpable in the voice of Mayu Mountain, as if he had an epiphany.
Soma!
He hadn’t seen Soma in some years, but they were quite familiar with each other. Previously, when the Moon God Soma had visited with his wife, they would first descend upon Mayu Mountain before proceeding to the palace of Daksha.
The two were friends!
Although, ever since the Master of Life, Daksha, had changed, Soma had not visited Mayu Mountain.
Mayu Mountain felt it was probably because he was too busy.
Recently, it seemed that Soma had even become the Heavenly Emperor for a while, and he hadn’t had time to celebrate yet!
"I’ll go!"
"It’s also a good chance to meet an old friend!"
Mayu Mountain spoke.
At that moment, the Devas exchanged glances.
It seemed that Soma was currently pregnant. Leaving aside whether or not he could come, they at least had to wait until Soma had the child.
After all, Soma appearing with a big belly would be a disgrace to the Devas.
"Soma has been very busy lately, you should not disturb him!"
Sun God Surya spoke.
What?
Mayu Mountain tilted his head, asking in confusion, "Busy with what? I might be able to help."
"..."
The Devas were suddenly speechless.
"He has been busy having a baby!"
"Not seeing anyone!"
Water God Varuna spoke.
Hearing this, Mayu Mountain shook his head, quite disappointed. He really couldn’t help with that.
But that shouldn’t stop Soma from coming out to help them for a while!
"So that’s it, he is taking care of his pregnant wife?"
"But without Soma, how can we initiate the ritual, how can we use the Divine Tree to locate Indra’s position!"
"He would only be out for a little while, it shouldn’t be a problem!"
"I’ll go and persuade Rukshini and the others!"
Mayu Mountain raised an eyebrow and spoke.
After all, it wasn’t Soma who was having the baby. Soma, the husband, being out for a while, shouldn’t really be a problem.
Hearing this, Water God Varuna fell into silence.
There was nothing wrong with what was said!
But...
The one who was pregnant was Soma!
In the silence of the gods, Mayu Mountain displayed a smile, confidently saying, "Soma and I have a deep connection. He will come!"
The Devas looked at each other and no longer tried to stop him.
When they decided to find Soma, they stayed some distance away from the main gate of the Moon Temple.
Shua! Shua! Shua!
Soon, the Devas and the Sons of the Mountains stirred and descended before a temple radiating a cool brilliance.
"The palace of the Moon God Soma!"
Mayu Mountain, with a face full of joy, hurriedly sprinted upward.
The Sons of the Mountains quickly followed.
Mayu Mountain strode forward, suddenly turning back—the many Devas had surprisingly stayed where they were, standing below the steps and facing him from afar.
"???"
"Aren’t you coming in?"
Mayu Mountain asked, puzzled.
Sun God Surya’s expression was solemn.
He took a deep breath, the golden Holy Belt on his arm fluttering, and then spoke.
"Soma had already told us that he is not seeing anyone during this period, and we have promised not to come and disturb him!"
"Abiding by oaths and promises is Righteous Law. We Devas must lead by example!"
"We won’t go in!"
Surya spoke righteously.
Upon hearing this, Mayu Mountain raised his eyebrows in surprise and glanced over the Devas.
It was surprising how strictly these Devas adhered to Righteous Law!
He marveled inwardly as he took big strides into the palace.
As the Sons of the Mountains entered the palace, they immediately saw Soma’s mother, Anusuye, and many wives including Rukshini.
Anusuye looked in astonishment at the many arrivals.
She had specially come here to care for Soma, who was about to give birth, and to look after her son.
What were these people here for?
Anusuye wondered, tilting her head slightly as she brought her hands together in greeting.
Seeing Anusuye, Mayu Mountain and the others also brought their hands together.
"Praises to Anusuye!"
"Praise Anusuye!"
The mountains proclaimed in reverence.
As a wife who had personally been tested by the Three Aspects Deity, Anusuye was renowned throughout the Three Realms, and in certain respects, even considered a mother to the Three Aspects Deity, thus she was highly revered.
Having said this, Mayu Mountain’s gaze flickered, glancing sideways at Mount Xiangzui.
Mount Xiangzui moved his mouth slightly.
If he were facing Soma or Soma’s wives, he could speak freely. But when facing Anusuye, he had to choose his words carefully.
"May I ask if your son Soma is here?"
"We, the mountains, are under a curse and suffering from a great disaster, we need Soma’s power to aid us and conduct a ritual, please help us!"
Mount Xiangzui pressed his hands together in prayer.
Hehe~
Anusuye revealed a sheepish smile.
Her son was currently pregnant, awaiting childbirth, and absolutely could not go out at this time.
"I’m afraid I cannot assist!"
"Soma... he can’t leave!"
Anusuye continued, out of kindness, "What curse are you afflicted by?"
Mount Xiangzui hesitated in his expression.
He surreptitiously glanced at his elder brother, and upon seeing Mayu Mountain’s composed expression, he slowly began to relay the story so far.
Upon hearing this, Anusuye’s delicate brows furrowed slightly as she pondered.
"The curse of death does not manifest immediately!"
"You could perhaps wait a while in the Heavenly Realm, until Soma... until his child is born."
"By then, Soma will certainly help you!"
Anusuye spoke gently.
The mountains furrowed their brows deeply and, having hit a snag here with Anusuye, slowly departed.
They wore grave expressions.
Step by step, they descended the stairs of the Moon Temple.
"Mother of the Moon God, what Anusuye said isn’t unreasonable."
"We aren’t in any immediate danger!"
"Who would dare lay a hand on us!"
Mount Xiangzui pondered aloud.
Mayu Mountain’s expression darkened, his heart sank, and he said, "Not necessarily though, after all, this is the Raggedy Immortal’s curse!"
The curse of the Raggedy Immortal always held true!
He suspected that any day now, a formidable being might suddenly appear and kill them.
Elsewhere.
The eyes of the Devas flickered as they stood in a group, gazing at the returning figure of the mountains.
"They must have failed!"
Sun God Surya said.
"Yes!" Fire God Agni said. "Soma isn’t likely to meet anyone right now!"
Wind God Vayu shook his head.
"Then it seems we are out of options, this curse is something they must deal with themselves!"
"It’s their own karmic retribution!"
Vayu said.
Water God Varuna also wore a look of exasperation.
Mina had been with him just fine, and then suddenly suffered such a misfortune.
"Mina is somewhat unlucky!"
Varuna thought to himself.
The Gods were filled with myriad thoughts.
Boom!
Rumble!
Suddenly, intense tremors surged through the Heavenly Realm, as if a ten-level earthquake had occurred, causing violent shaking.
Temples swayed left and right, tables and sculptures collapsed!
Many Devas struggled to maintain their balance, barely managing to stay upright.
"What’s happening!"
Sun God Surya exclaimed in surprise.
Whoosh!
At that moment, Ritual Master Immortal, holding a wooden staff, shot down from the sky, landed, and stabilized himself with the staff.
"Teacher?"
"Teacher!"
"Teacher!!!"
The Devas were overjoyed.
At this moment, Ritual Master Immortal looked solemn, gripping his staff tightly as he raised his hand in the trembling Heavenly Realm.
Swipe!
A screen flickered, suddenly revealing a figure.
A figure standing on one leg like a golden rooster!
