Chapter 473: Chapter 416: Brahma is Born, Can I Try Using You, Father, to Give a Blessing! (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)
Vishnu fell into contemplation.
To address the current predicament, it was necessary to dispose of the Elephant Demon Asura and rescue Mahadeva from the demon’s belly.
However, the demon was now protected by the Power of the Great Heaven.
The quickest way would have been to awaken the ascetic Parvati, to have Parvati strike and directly tear open the demon’s belly, drawing Mahadeva out.
But if Parvati learned of this matter, things would only become more troublesome.
Parvati would almost certainly transform into her Kali form.
"We cannot let Parvati turn into Kali!"
"The harm it could do to the world might be even greater!"
Vishnu murmured in a low voice.
Shakti has two forms, one being Kali, who represents wrath; and the other, Gauri, who embodies auspiciousness and a mother-like figure.
Kali’s power is far too immense.
Once she took action, the resulting disaster might well surpass that of the Elephant Demon Asura.
"We must find a way to retrieve Mahadeva from the Demon!"
"Since we cannot use excessive force!"
"Perhaps we could entice the Demon, making him take an oath to release Mahadeva!"
Vishnu’s eyes twinkled as he lapsed back into deep thought.
An oath!
Whether they be Devas, Asuras, or Gandharvas, any life form that adheres to karma and makes an oath must fulfill it.
It is one of the rules of the world!
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Brahmaloka.
Brahma looked downward, his eyes also catching sight of the scene where Mahadeva had been swallowed by the Elephant Demon Asura.
His expression grew solemn, and he couldn’t help but shake his head.
"The devotees nowadays are more and more extreme!"
Brahma lamented.
In the past, they merely summoned the Three Aspects Deity for a Blessing, but now they’ve resorted to absorbing Mahadeva into their bodies.
What a mess this has become!
Sarasvatidevi slightly turned her head, full of curiosity, and cast an inquiring gaze towards her husband.
Brahma did not keep silent and spoke candidly.
"This Elephant Demon Asura, upon completing his asceticism, requested Mahadeva to take the form of a Linga and enter his body."
"Now this Elephant Demon Asura has already been endowed with the Protection of the Power of the Great Heaven!"
Brahma continued with a sigh.
Mahadeva really knows how to complicate things!
With that thought, Brahma shook his head, and his four heads involuntarily conjured up the image of Vishnu.
"Mahadeva and Narayana, really!"
"They always say that I grant blessings without restraint, but they’ve given out no small number of blessings themselves, and they love having children, children who are all also blessed!"
"They’re not exactly restrained either!"
As Brahma’s head shook lightly, he felt a sense of ennui and couldn’t resist opening his mouth, yawning.
Haah~
As Brahma’s mouth gently opened, a vista of the vast and profound universe with its pitch-black depths appeared within. Countless stars revolved, scattering their light in all directions as shimmering meteors shot around.
Amidst this cosmic expanse, a crimson star abruptly came into existence.
Waah~~
Accompanied by the sound of a cry, the crimson star instantly transformed into an infant, drifting out from Brahma’s mouth.
No sooner had the infant emerged than its form swiftly grew larger.
By the time the infant landed in Brahmaloka, it had taken the form of a red-skinned, bearded strong man.
"!!!
Brahma jolted, blinking in surprise.
Sarasvatidevi’s gaze also sharpened, her beautiful eyes delicately shifting to look at the strong man.
"My husband has given birth to another child!"
Sarasvatidevi murmured softly.
At that moment, Brahma’s eyes were fixed.
Gazing down at the strong man, he saw that this man had crimson skin, his body as bright red as cinnabar, his stature tall and robust, his features heroic, and his curly black beard prominent.
A golden cloth draped elegantly across his front, resplendent and noble, as if he were a fearless and invincible warrior king.
Brahma’s eyes lit up at the sight.
What a heroic son!
The red-skinned strong man brought his hands together in respect, gazing intently at Brahma and Sarasvatidevi before him.
"Father! Mother!"
The strong man called out.
Hearing this, Brahma shook his head, looking at this heroic son and repeatedly sizing him up, his heart suddenly bursting with paternal love.
Excellent!
Truly excellent!
This was so much better than the strange creatures begotten by Mahadeva and Narayana!
Brahma immediately felt a wave of satisfaction.
"You have auspicious red skin, from now on you shall be called ’Sindura’!"
Brahma said with a smile.
Sindura, that is the meaning of ’red.’
Upon hearing this, Sindura pressed his palms together, smiling as he gazed at Brahma.
"Praise you!"
"Father!"
Sindura spoke with a smile.
Seeing this scene, the affection in Brahma’s heart soared, and his paternal love overflowed.
He smiled, opening his mouth and raising his right hand.
"Sindura!"
"I bless you!"
"You will become the most formidable warrior, able to withstand all challenges and defeat all enemies!"
Brahma declared.
As soon as the words left him, a ray of golden light shot out from his palm, landing upon Sindura.
Whoosh!
Under the veil of golden light.
Sindura’s originally ordinary stature suddenly began to surge, instantly growing as tall as a range of mountains.
His entire body was also wrapped in swirls of golden Divine Light.
"Sindura!"
Sarasvatidevi too revealed a smile, watching this harmonious scene of fatherly and filial piety, and involuntarily wanting to give Sindura a welcoming gift.
She raised her right hand.
"My child!"
"I bless you, you will possess hypnotism that controls the minds of your enemies, guarding your growth!"
Sarasvatidevi said with a light laugh.
As her words fell, a streak of golden light suddenly flew out, landing upon Sindura.
Whoosh!
A flash of golden light surrounded Sindura, and his form swelled once again, as grand and towering as Mandara Mountain.
Brahma raised his head to look up into the clouds, admiring his son’s towering figure, yet his gaze suddenly fell upon Sindura’s hefty arms.
What a pair of colossal arms!
Delight filled Brahma’s heart, and he raised his hand once again.
"Child!"
"I bless you, you will have a pair of strong arms."
"Your arms will possess immense strength; anyone crushed by your arms will shatter into a million pieces, beyond repair."
Brahma blessed Sindura.
The golden light solidified into substance, turning into a blindingly bright column of gold, instantly flying towards Sindura.
Whoosh!
Divine Power surged into him in an instant.
Sindura’s form swelled yet again, exceeding Mount Vindhya, surpassing Mandara Mountain, a towering figure whose vast shadow nearly covered the entirety of Brahmaloka.
"Truly powerful!"
Sindura, feeling the potent force within, could not help but mutter to himself.
He slowly opened his massive arms, gently waving them.
Boom boom boom!
In an instant, all of Brahmaloka seemed to tremble, countless white lotuses swayed, their petals falling.
Brahma’s form swayed slightly with the tremor.
"Stop, do stop!"
"Sindura!"
"Your power is too great!"
Brahma, steadying the Vedas, water pot, prayer beads, and lotus in his hands, hastily spoke out.
Boom!
At his words, Sindura’s movements abruptly ceased, his expression became thoughtful, as if he were unsure how to wield this tremendous power yet also hesitating.
"It seems I am indeed very strong,"
"Strong enough to overturn the whole of Brahmaloka, strong enough to rule the Three Realms!"
Glimmers of light began to appear in Sindura’s eyes as he murmured to himself.
Finally, he pressed his palms together, looking towards Brahma.
"Father! Mother!"
"You are truly great, thank you for these blessings, for bestowing such power upon me!"
"But I do not yet know if these blessings are of any use!"
Sindura’s eyes narrowed slightly, glancing sideways at them, finally setting his gaze upon Brahma.
"Father, oh father!"
"May I use you to test the strength of these arms?"
Sindura tentatively asked.
