Becoming a Saint Seiya since the Age of Mythology

Everyone was puzzled.

Just then, the three enormous pillars of light resonated with each other, and then released beams of light in the dark, sealing off the entire sacred domain, leaving only the sky directly above open.

Immediately afterwards, a series of slight tremors came from underground, and sounds like the roars of ancient beasts rose up from the ground.

"A monster down there?" Carlodia instinctively looked down at the ground.

"No, it's not a monster, it's the mournful cry of the earth cracking!" Sasha's gaze also fell on the ground, her expression extremely serious.

With her extraordinary perception and the special connection between the Sanctuary and Athena, she understood everything.

Chapter 240 Pre-Battle Arrangements

"The earth is cracking?"

The Pope and others were taken aback.

Sasha pointed to the three pillars of light and solemnly explained, "I can sense that those three pillars of light were activated by three powerful magic arrays set up outside the Holy Domain."

"If I'm not mistaken, that should be the magic circle that the Specters used to deal with Sanctuary, as Cardia mentioned."

"what!!!"

Everyone was shocked.

Unexpectedly, before they could investigate further, the Specters took the initiative and activated the magic circle.

The girl paused for a moment, then continued, "The three magic arrays resonated and combined into an even larger magic array, which is tearing the earth apart and separating the Holy Realm from the mortal world."

"What you heard, that low growl from underground, like a monster, is the sound of the earth being torn apart."

"At the same time, I also sensed that directly below the Sanctuary, a dimensional passage connecting to Yomotsu Hirasaka was opened and gradually expanding."

Upon hearing this, Cardia's eyes widened in astonishment. "So, the Grim Reaper's plan to sink the Sanctuary into the Underworld is true?"

“It’s absolutely certain!” Sasha nodded solemnly.

“In that case, please give the order, sir! We will set off to destroy those magic arrays!” Cardia said very seriously.

Degel, who had not yet recovered his strength, also struggled to his feet, expressing the same sentiment.

Before Sasha could answer, a series of hurried footsteps came from below the steps.

Immediately afterwards, the Gold Saints guarding the Twelve Palaces all arrived, and everyone's expression was very solemn.

"It seems you've also noticed the commotion outside!" Pope Sage glanced at the group.

"Lord Sasha, Your Holiness, what exactly is going on?" Leo Regulus asked anxiously.

"Here's what happened!" Pope Sage immediately relayed the information that Cardia and the other two had brought back to all the Gold Saints in detail.

"I see! It seems it's time for us to make our move!" Regulus rubbed his hands together, a surge of fighting spirit rising within him.

“Then, let Mr. Sage arrange how to destroy the Death God's magic circle!” Sasha nodded to the Pope.

Pope Sage thought for a moment and said seriously, "According to the intelligence brought back by Cardia and the others, there are as many as five Specters on the Shinigami side who have reached the Seventh Sense. It cannot be ruled out that there are others hiding."

"Therefore, I need to send out five Gold Saints as well to keep them in check."

"As for the others, they will remain in the Sanctuary, ready to provide support at any time."

"However, it seems we don't have enough manpower!" Taurus Hasgard glanced at everyone with some concern.

To this day, including himself, the Sanctuary only has eight Gold Saints: Aries Shion, Leo Regulus, Scorpio Cardia, Sagittarius Sisyphus, Capricorn El Cid, Aquarius Degel, and Pisces Yapaffica.

Of these eight Gold Saints, Capricorn El Cid's soul is damaged and has not yet healed, making him unable to participate in the battle.

In this way, the Pope actually only has seven people at his disposal.

After removing the five powerful Specters who were meant to counterbalance the enemy, Sanctuary was left with only two people awaiting reinforcements.

Given this situation, it's hard not to worry him.

"We do have fewer people, but it's still barely enough!"

The Pope remained calm, then looked at Pisces and said seriously, "Yapafica's abilities are more suited to defensive battles, so he will stay and guard the Sanctuary this time!"

"This is also to prevent the Specters from launching a surprise attack."

“No problem! As long as I’m here, I guarantee that not a single Specter will cross the Pisces Palace!” Yapafica nodded solemnly.

There is only one way up the mountain. As long as he guards the Pisces Palace, no one will be able to reach the summit of the sacred mountain.

"As for the second person to stay behind, it is Sisyphus!"

Sage looked at Sagittarius and said seriously, "Your Golden Arrow is best suited for reinforcements. As long as you stay in the Sanctuary, you can use the Golden Arrow to support any battlefield at any time!"

“Alright, leave it to me!” Sisyphus nodded emphatically.

“As for the last person left behind, it is El Cid!” Pope Sage’s gaze fell on Capricorn.

He didn't say why, but everyone understood.

El Cid was somewhat unwilling, but he also knew that this was not the time to be willful, so he could only clench his fists and silently nod.

"As for the remaining five, you can discuss and choose your opponents yourselves!" The Pope waved his hand at the other five.

Immediately, the five Gold Saints began to discuss the matter.

After some debate, they finally reached a conclusion, identified their respective opponents, and prepared for a major battle.

At this moment, gazing at the three enormous pillars of light and the light curtain connecting them, Sasha said earnestly, "I can sense that the Holy Land is being separated from the earth, and the Yellow Springs passage beneath the ground is also opening."

"But the Holy Land is very large, not a person or a small object. It is not an easy thing to make it sink completely into the Yellow Springs. Two conditions must be met."

"What are the two conditions, Lord Sasha?" Regulus, always quick to speak his mind, asked hastily.

Sasha turned around and continued to explain, "Firstly, it is necessary to separate the Holy Land from the earth, which is also the main function of those three combined magic arrays."

"Only by separating the Sanctuary can the transfer be achieved."

"Secondly, there is the Yellow Springs Rift."

"The Yellow Springs Rift must be wide enough for a massive Holy Domain to fall into the Yellow Springs through the entrance."

"Based on my experience, I suspect that Thanatos, the god of death, may be personally guarding the entrance to the Underworld Rift below, or even that he himself opened the Underworld Rift."

"Only he could open a sufficiently large Yellow Spring Rift to allow the Holy Domain to pass through."

Sasha paused for a moment, then continued, "However, regardless of the conditions, given the sheer size of the Holy Domain, these are not conditions that can be met in a short time."

"Therefore, please don't rush. Conduct thorough investigations and make full preparations before taking any action."

"Especially you two, you've just been through a fierce battle, you should get some rest!"

As she spoke, she glanced meaningfully at Carlodia and Degel, whose lips still bore traces of blood.

"Thank you for your concern, sir. We will be very careful!"

All the gold pieces responded in unison.

Afterwards, they discussed some details and then descended the sacred mountain.

Once only the Pope and Sasha remained at the summit, Sage spoke up, "Although you speculate that Death may be hiding at the entrance to the Underworld in the deepest part of the earth..."

"But just to be on the safe side, I think we should still send someone down to investigate."

Death's unpredictable whereabouts pose a huge hidden danger.

No one knows when he will suddenly make his move.

They need to ascertain the movements of Thanatos, the god of death.

Chapter 241 Pre-Battle Arrangements (Part 2)

“But we don’t have enough manpower to deploy! We’re even short of the forces to defend the Holy Land!” Sasha said with a wry smile.

Three Gold Saints remained behind, but Capricorn El Cid's soul was damaged, making it difficult for him to exert his full strength; Sagittarius Sisyphus, while staying behind, also had to keep an eye on the battlefield and could not defend with all his might.

Finally, there's one Pisces Yapafica left.

Yapafica didn't need any support, so most of the pressure of defending the Sanctuary fell on his shoulders.

“If the Giant King were still alive, he would be a good candidate, but—” Sasha sighed and didn’t continue. She turned to look at the sky, her gaze seemingly piercing through the atmosphere to see the moon in outer space.

The entrance to the Underworld opens beneath the Sacred Domain, a place inevitably filled with the aura of death. Ordinary people who go there will be suppressed by the harsh environment, making it difficult for them to exert their full strength.

Only a Saint like the Giant Saint, who is skilled in using the power of death, can thrive in such a place.

At the same time, it can better conceal oneself and reduce the possibility of being discovered by the enemy.

However, Capricorn Enlightenment went to the Temple of the Moon, which was isolated by the divine power of the Moon Goddess. He could only come out when the seal weakened during the full moon.

It's unlikely they'll see the Giant Throne again anytime soon.

“No, besides the Giant Throne, we have an even more suitable candidate!” Pope Sage said very seriously.

"A more suitable candidate?"

Sasha paused for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked in surprise, "You mean Mr. Baili from Jamil?"

"That's right!"

The Pope nodded, proudly stating, "When it comes to the use of the power of death, no one in the entire Sanctuary is stronger than my brother!"

"I believe he is the most suitable person to carry out this mission!"

Years ago, the two brothers were both candidates for the Cancer Gold Saint, but in the end, the elder brother gave up the opportunity to become the Gold Saint and put on the Altar Silver Cloth himself.

However, he always knew in his heart that his brother was far stronger than him, and that his brother was the one who should inherit the Cancer Gold Cloth.

Upon hearing this, Sasha nodded and said earnestly, "If it's Mr. Bai Li, then indeed no one is more suitable than him!"

"However, investigating the Grim Reaper's movements is far too dangerous."

"For safety's sake, I will prepare another holy sword for him. Please wait a little while, Mr. Bai Li, and don't be in a hurry!"

"Thank you for your understanding, sir. I will convey the message to my brother truthfully!"

Sage quickly thanked him, then said, "But wouldn't making another holy sword consume too much of your divine power?"

"Thanatos, the god of death, still hasn't shown himself!"

Although Death is nowhere to be found, the enemy will definitely not let go of any opportunity to defeat Athena.