Chapter 595: Chapter 494: Asura of Water, Death Waters_2
"I know now!"
"I finally understand why it didn’t work!"
Wind God Vayu’s eyes lit up.
He took a step forward, facing the gazes of everyone around, and spoke, "This rope still carries the aura of Asura, and if it were an Asura, he would certainly gain the rope’s recognition!"
Vayu’s words immediately drew everyone’s attention.
As the Wind God, his perception was incredibly sharp, so among the many Devas, he could be considered one of the best. Therefore, he instantly sensed the aura of the rope.
"It makes sense!"
Indra shook his head and glanced at the rope.
This rope was originally taken from ’The Bound One’, so it was normal for it to bear the aura of Asura.
However...
The rope was now choosing its master, and it was not certain to choose an Asura.
"Rope!"
"This blessed rope should be a mighty weapon!"
Suddenly, a voice resounded loudly.
Thud thud thud!
Antaka’s deep red cloak waved about as he took great strides toward the rope.
A crimson blindfold covered his eyes.
Under his perceptive power, he felt a tremendous force emanating from the rope.
This power was extremely formidable!
Antaka slightly tilted his head.
"This power not only contains the strength of Asura but also carries the force of death."
"If I obtain it, I will certainly increase in strength significantly!"
"There’s no harm in taking it!"
Antaka muttered to himself.
He had originally come just to see what the fuss was about, but to his surprise, this item was extraordinary, so he made his move.
Whoosh!
His figure flickered, swift as the wind, and in an instant, he was in front of the rope.
"I am the once King of Asura!"
"Oh, rope!
"Obey me!"
Antaka said.
He stretched out his large hand, fingers spread wide, filled with an inexplicable mighty power, and instantly grasped the rope.
With a tight grip, he immediately covered the rope’s light.
Bang!
But in the blink of an eye, Antaka felt a sharp pain in his hand.
A burst of golden light exploded!
Whoosh!
Antaka abruptly raised his hand.
He stepped back, surprised, staring at the rope.
Hmm?
The rope had not acknowledged him!
Why not?!
Antaka was shocked.
The Devas all had difficulties written across their faces, for they had thought Antaka could subdue the rope, but now it appeared he still hadn’t succeeded.
"Why?"
Antaka demanded.
’The Rope’ fluttered lightly, emitting ripples of golden light like water, as if a Golden Naga was meandering through the water.
"Once a king!"
"You are indeed approachable and respectable, but my heart tells me, you are not my master!"
"Please forgive me that I cannot serve you!"
The ’Rope’ spoke out.
Upon hearing this voice, the faces of the Devas all darkened.
"Alas!"
"They are so powerful, yet they have failed!"
"Who else can be the master of this rope?"
Water God Varuna sighed.
Antaka and Sani, who could be said to currently be the two most powerful among the Devas, had not gained the rope’s recognition, so it seemed unlikely the rest could succeed.
At that moment, Indra also watched this scene.
Heeding the words of Water God Varuna, a sudden thought struck him and he felt a premonition.
"The Guardian of the West!"
"Indeed, such a person exists in the myths."
"If I recall correctly, this person should be Varuna!"
Indra mused to himself.
Thinking thus, he couldn’t help but smile and slowly turned his head to look at Water God Varuna.
"Varuna!"
"My brother! Lord of Water!"
"You try it. Grasp this rope, feel its power, and become its master!"
Indra said with a smile.
"..."
Water God Varuna was suddenly taken aback.
He tilted his head back slightly, and involuntarily opened his mouth, revealing a look of surprise upon his face.
"Me?"
Varuna muttered.
He blinked, glanced at the golden rope hovering in the half sky, and took a deep breath, swallowing his saliva.
Just now, Surya and Agni had been repelled by the force of the rope.
If he reached for it and didn’t succeed, wouldn’t he be sent flying in an instant?
"Better not!"
"I am not an Asura, nor do I have the desire to become the Western Guardian. It’s best to leave this power to someone who needs it!"
Varuna said.
Indra’s expression remained calm as he continued to smile, "I know you are peaceable by nature, but becoming the Western Guardian and maintaining world peace is something the Supreme Lord himself has proclaimed!"
"We can’t let Narayana down!"
"Moreover, you usually reside in the sea; if you become the master of this rope, it will be convenient in the West."
Indra said softly with a laugh.
His smile was radiant, like the bright sunlight, warming the heart.
But Varuna was a bit scared.
His expression slightly hardened, and he subconsciously took two steps back.
"Let Vayu try it first!"
"Fending off the Asura from Earth and maintaining the peace of the Three Realms, let’s leave it to Vayu, the battle-ready vanguard of the Heavenly Realm!"
Varuna waved his hand as he spoke.
"Hmm~"
"Well said!"
"But... Varuna, you should try it first!"
Indra’s face showed a contemplative look.
The next moment, he suddenly raised his hand and grabbed the rope, then swung his arm mightily.
Whoosh!
The rope, like a great serpent being cast, slithered and coiled in the air, and instantly flew towards Water God Varuna.
Varuna instinctively raised his hand.
His large hand clenched fiercely, immediately gripping the rope.
Hiss!
Varuna took a deep breath.
He swung his arm, trying to throw the rope away.
But the rope coiled upward instead, instantly wrapping around Varuna’s arm and then emitting a series of dazzling, blinding golden lights.
Whoosh!!!
The golden lights bloomed like lotuses, instantly enveloping Varuna’s body.
"It worked!"
"He is indeed the rightful master of this rope!"
Indra’s eyes narrowed slightly, watching the scene calmly, his lips revealing a slight smile.
"!!!"
The Devas were all stunned, watching with astonishment.
Sun God Surya couldn’t believe his eyes, which sparkled like the midday sun, shining on Varuna; even Fire God Agni seemed as if his eyes were aflame, filled with a sense of incredulity.
"He really did it!"
"Why him!"
Antaka tilted his head slightly, frowning with disbelief, expressing his surprise.
Under the watchful eyes of all, Water God Varuna felt an icy chill suddenly emerge throughout his body.
The chill stemmed from his arm and swiftly spread throughout his body.
Whoosh!
Varuna’s eyes widened.
"This power!"
"I can feel it!"
Varuna shouted.
He raised his right arm vigorously, the rope around his wrist shining with a golden glow, shooting straight out like a golden meteor, breaking through the limits of space and time, traveling along Mandara Mountain towards the west, and falling into the Western Sea of the Mortal Realm.
Boom!
The golden light undulated in the water, immediately causing a transformation.
A vast space suddenly formed within the sea.
This space was filled with mist, endless bubbles surged forth, mixed with countless breaths of death, creating a domain of Death Waters.
"Eh?"
Indra’s gaze sharpened.
His Thousand-Eye Power activated, countless golden eyes twinkled, looking at this vast body of water.
In this domain of Death Waters, he could see many things!
So many souls!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In this Death Waters domain, souls began to arrive one after another, suddenly manifesting within the waters.
These souls were far from ordinary!
Just arriving in this domain, still in a state of disorientation, upon seeing other souls around them, they immediately began to fight.
"These are not the souls of mortals!"
"They are..."
"Asura!"
"The souls of Asura!"
Indra’s gaze intensified, revealing a look of surprise.
This body of water was actually drawing in the souls of Asura!
