Saint Seiya: From the Succession of the Underworld

After Gaia created the seven ancient gods.

Uranus became the first king of the gods.

Can!

Uranus's tyranny left Gaia helpless, so Gaia created the twelve Titans, led by Cronus, the three Hecatoncheires, and the three Cyclopes.

What happens after that?

Gaia witnessed all the chaos firsthand.

once.

Gaia's helplessness as a mother led to the re-creation of Typhon. She hoped that through the turmoil in Typhon, these children could learn some lessons. If Typhon really destroyed everything, then so be it, it would be good to start over.

Typhon failed, was defeated, killed, and sealed away by Zeus.

after that.

With the outbreak of the mythological war, Gaia, having suffered great losses, fell into a deep sleep, and everything seemed to return to peace.

Even today.

Gaia sensed the changes on Earth and thus awoke from its slumber.

"Speak of it."

Gaia stopped and sighed softly, "Back then, in the chaotic war with the mythology of the East, I personally killed Izanami. I never imagined that I would see Izanami again today."

Izanami smiled and said, "Perhaps this is fate."

That's right!

During the mythological war, Gaia personally killed many gods from the seven generations of Eastern mythology, including Izanami.

"Speak of it."

Gaia asked with a hint of curiosity, "Given your status, having been born from a branch, you've actually reached this point. I suppose you also wish to replace that absolute god of creation?"

Izanami did not deny it, but nodded gently and said, "I do want to do this, but the core reason is my child. That child wants me to do this, so I will do it."

Gaia shook her head and continued to ask curiously, "Then aren't you afraid that one day your child will feel you are no longer useful and will completely abandon you?"

Izanami, completely unconcerned, said, "If my death can benefit that child, if it can bring that child some advantage, then I will make that choice without hesitation."

"As a mother, you are more qualified than I am."

"same."

"As a mother, you spoil your child more than I do."

Gaia sighed softly. She could sense that Izanami seemed to have a more open-minded perspective, but deep down, she doted on her most beloved child, her only child.

Even one's own life.

For that child.

same!

I would not hesitate at all if that child said just one word.

Izanami smiled sweetly and said, "But I know very well that the child will not. The child will truly grow up and become a child who can protect me, instead of a child I have protected."

"I really envy you."

"after all."

"This is my child."

Gaia looked on with envy, while Izanami was extremely proud.

A conversation between Izanami and Gaia.

Naturally.

Ordinary gods, even a god-king like Zeus, or other ancient gods, even if they are not asleep, cannot hear it.

but……

"..."

Jiang Chen fell completely silent. No! Izanami, what are you thinking? What happened? How did I become your child? What exactly do you mean by this "child" relationship?

Jiang Chen really couldn't understand what was going on with him. How did he inexplicably become Izanami's child?

Jiang Chen didn't quite understand.

but!

Jiang Chen seemed to have thought of something and remained silent. All that could be said was that, thanks to Kotoko Iwanaga's efforts, his XP had undergone a terrifying improvement in every aspect, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it had even undergone an extremely bizarre transformation.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Anyway.

Jiang Chen himself felt that this was a good thing, and there was nothing wrong with it.

For example, right now?

Jiang Chen thought, how could he watch the excitement without eating? Rice bowls are indeed a simple yet delicious food. Jiang Chen was extremely satisfied with how the Japanese had developed this dish.

I must admit, this dish was quite excellent.

Hestia and Demeter, the two sisters, prepared a meal for Jiang Chen.

As for that!

Hestia has just become a god; would she be willing to prepare a meal for herself?

Excuse me!

Jiang Chen didn't have the mind to think about so many things. As a subordinate god, the best thing to do was to obediently follow orders and not think too much about it.

Jiang Chen looked down and glanced at them, then looked up again, quietly gazing at Izanami and Gaia, the two goddesses brimming with maternal love, on the earth.

above the earth.

Gaia turned around, looked at Izanami, and asked gently, "Then, it's time to begin."

"but."

“I am really happy to have had a conversation with you, Izanami. You have helped me understand what a mother should do, or rather, what she needs to do.”

Izanami smiled and said, "I am also very happy. I think that perhaps one day, we will become very good friends."

"That day..."

"Maybe."

Gaia seemed to be deep in thought, but then shook her head and didn't say anything more. She simply raised her hand.

A scepter emerged from the earth and was grasped by Gaia.

The Scepter of the Earth!

This is a top-tier artifact. As for its exact grade, it's hard to say. All we can say is that if a real war were to break out, the mere sight of this artifact would shatter invisibility helmets, tridents, and lightning-level weapons.

Alongside Izanami, a jet-black light emerged, and the phantoms of small, jet-black snakes solidified from the void, gradually becoming a unified whole.

"Silk!"

"Silk!"

The black snake flicked its tongue, and behind Izanami, a giant gray-white snake emerged, coiled around her. On the top of the snake's head was a face resembling that of a woman.

This is the true form of Yamata no Orochi.

To be more precise.

The Yamata no Orochi was originally the destructive power released by Izanami, so calling it Black Yamata no Orochi Zetsu would be more appropriate.

just now!

The Yamata no Orochi has been eliminated, leaving behind only the purest power of destruction, which is also Izanami's way of using the power of destruction.

"The power and concept of destruction."

"Hmm~"

Gaia seemed to be deep in thought. Moreover, there was another divine power within Izanami. What was it?

Izanami simply smiled and said, "Gaia, I'm sorry, but in battle, it's all about preparing the first move. To use that child's words, Gaia, you're a bit outdated~~~"

"Preparing the first move?"

Gaia instinctively sensed something was wrong.

next moment.

as predicted.

In an instant, countless rays of light burst forth across the entire earth, forming barriers that transformed into jet-black chains that pierced through everything.

"..."

Gaia could already feel his divine power being suppressed.

but.

Her reaction speed was extremely fast. With a gleam of the Earth Scepter in her hand, brilliant divine power transformed into a barrier that enveloped her.

Crackling!

Crackling!

Countless black chains rushed towards the barrier, crashing against it with a series of loud thuds.

"I see."

Gaia nodded knowingly: "We made all the preparations in advance, taking into account my awakening."

Izanami smiled and said, "Yes! After all, we are facing you, who has the title of creator god. Even if you fell into a deep sleep because of the mythical war, when you awaken again, ordinary ancient gods would not be a match for you, and even I am no match for you."

"Therefore."

"Fighting in this way is actually the most appropriate, with all preparations made in advance."

"So."

"From the very beginning, you were already at a disadvantage."

Izanami smiled as she looked at Gaia, remaining seated on the white phosphorus serpent the entire time without making any movement.

"That really shows confidence."

Gaia, also with a hint of curiosity, said, "Izanami, since you know that I am called the creator god, you should be very clear that I am different from ordinary ancient gods."

Izanami nodded and said, "I know very well. After all, Metis also revealed many secrets. I naturally know that you, as the creator god, are fundamentally different from ordinary ancient gods."

"That child, Metis?"

Gaia seemed taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "I see. That child was actually resurrected? It's truly a miraculous method. Normally, given that child's nature, unless an absolute god intervened, it would be impossible for that child to be resurrected."

"so……"

Gaia looked at Izanami with interest; she seemed to have guessed something from their brief conversation.

but.

Gaia can also confirm one thing: Izanami is guiding the user to understand something on their own.

Basically, it's like, we have connections in higher-ups, do you want to join us and do something together?

This is probably what Izanami meant.

Gaia was naturally a smart person. After so many years and such a long life, it would be too strange if he couldn't even understand such a simple code.

only.

In Gaia's view, even if he had any ideas, he should wait until he was truly defeated. Before that, it was better not to say anything. Without strength as a foundation, everything was just idle talk and was essentially meaningless.

As for Gaia itself?

Hehehe~~~

Judging solely from Metis's description, it would be the strangest thing if Gaia had no thoughts at all.

Some things are not things that everyone can truly know.