Chapter 23: Wish-Fulfilling Divine Tree, First Tier

Two beams of white light successively flew out from the Milk Sea, skimming over the vast sea surface and crashing into each other with a boom.

Bang!

As the two white beams collided, the tremendous waves of air spread out, causing the viscous Milk Sea to undulate unevenly as if it had frozen.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

"What are these two things?"

"Wait, I think I see it!"

"There's a horse! A white horse!"

"And an elephant, a white elephant!"

This scene immediately caught the attention of the Devas and Asuras, and under all eyes, the white light gradually dissipated, revealing two gigantic beasts, as tall as mountains, colliding with each other.

Neigh!!!

Trumpet!!!

The white horse neighed with its flowing mane, while the white elephant trumpeted with its curling trunk.

The two sides collided again, with the snowy white horse's head and elephant's trunk locked in a struggle, shaking the surroundings and causing the Milk Sea to keep undulating.

Since Airavata has appeared!

Then this white horse must be the King of Horses—Supratika!

A thought crossed Indra's mind.

"Airavata!"

He stepped forward two paces, unable to restrain himself from shouting aloud.

At this moment, at Indra's call, the six-tusked White Elephant Airavata shook its head, its fan-like giant ears flapping, as if it had heard a child's cry of 'Ultraman,' instantly feeling inspired.

Trumpet!

Airavata lowered its head and then, with a mighty heave of its six tusks, instantly flipped the white horse overhead.

The huge elephant's body reared up, and its two elephant legs slammed down on the white horse's head.

Boom!

The white horse flew away instantly, heading towards the direction of the Asura army.

"Hmm? Hahahaha!"

Jinmu Asura laughed heartily, his knees slightly bent, as he shot forth explosively, rushing toward the incoming white horse.

White horse!

He would make sure it had no return!

He intended to subdue the white horse.

The White Horse Supratika was obviously very temperamental, its long neigh sounding like a celestial steed shooting star, as it charged towards Jinmu Asura.

Boom!

The strength of Jinmu was enough to lift the earth.

The White Horse Supratika immediately seemed insignificant, held firmly by Jinmu's lock on the horse's neck, followed by a side throw.

Boom!

The White Horse Supratika kept neighing, crashing down amidst the multitude of Asuras.

For a moment, screams filled the ranks of the Asura army as numerous Asuras were knocked flying by the White Horse Supratika, collapsing onto the surface of the Milk Sea.

What?! He had just aimed it in a different direction, how did it land in the army?

He's been rather unlucky lately!

Amidst his confusion, the White Horse Supratika let out a long neigh and instantly got up, like a crazed king of horses, its hooves fiercely stamping and trampling over the Asura army.

Jinmu snorted coldly, his eyes angrily fixed on the white horse, getting back up to engage again.

...

"Airavata!"

"You've come!"

Indra's face lit up with a smile as he raised his right hand, making a fist.

Trumpet!!!

The six-tusked White Elephant Airavata trumpeted, its sparkling eyes blinking as it happily shook its head, its slender trunk reaching out to touch the fist gently.

Indra nodded, filled with emotion.

His little elephant had finally returned!

Indra glanced left and right, then gestured with his hand and whispered.

"Come here!"

The next moment, Airavata nodded, moved its elephant feet, and trotted over to Indra's side understandingly, its gigantic fan-like ears covering him.

The secret meeting began!

"Cough! Cough!"

"The Milk Sea will be very dangerous later on; let's not get too close," Indra whispered.

Airavata nodded, its eyes moving slightly, understanding the situation.

"Okay!"

Indra patted Airavata's head and took two steps back, turning his head to look towards the center of the Milk Sea.

He put his hands on his hips, breathed a long sigh of relief, and felt liberated in spirit.

As long as he obtained the Amrita, he could rest assured and pursue asceticism; he no longer wanted to be involved in dangerous battles with the Asuras.

"Hey, Heavenly Emperor, only a fool would do that!"

Indra's mood was uplifted.

Boom!

Rumble!

Suddenly, intense tremors emanated from the Milk Sea.

Indra looked on and saw Jinmu wrestling, repeatedly knocking the White Horse Supratika to the ground. During this, the white horse kept landing among the Asura army as if it were homing in on them, and many Asuras were caught up in the aftershocks, letting out screams.

Indra refrained from commenting.

He couldn't help but click his tongue.

Mares are difficult enough to tame, let alone stallions, and even more so the stallion of stallions—King Supratika.

Finally, after an indeterminate amount of time had passed.

Jinmu's expression was stern as he stepped out of the Asura army, looking cold.

Following him, the White Horse Supratika was tightly bound and securely tied up.

"This white horse is truly extraordinary!"

"Vajra Body, take this white horse immediately back to Earth."

Jinmu commanded, frowning displeasedly.

This white horse was like a mad steed, biting at him whenever it saw him.

If it weren't for his considerable strength, it would not have been easy to subdue this white horse.

Moreover, keeping the white horse within the army might endanger more Asuras, so it was better to send it back to Earth sooner rather than later.

Jinmu's tone paused briefly, then he continued.

"I've been feeling a sense of misfortune lately; the Divine Temple of Goddess Yesthara should be completed by now. She is associated with wealth and luck; after you return, pay homage to her."

Jinmu instructed.

"Yes!"

Vajra Body nodded, immediately responding.

Jinmu sighed with relief, turning his head to look at the Devas Army, clenching his fist.

"Continue!"

King of Asura, Jinmu, shouted.

Indra's eyes flashed with determination, his expression solemn as he grasped Shesha's tail, mingling among the many Gandharvas.

What remained in the Milk Sea were just the Wish-Fulfilling Divine Tree, Helakela, and Amrita!

The white horse and the White Elephant Airavata emerged together!

They appeared simultaneously!

Helakela and Amrita also came in pairs.

So, the Wish-Fulfilling Divine Tree must be next.

This Divine Tree belonged to the Devas and was taken to Sudarśana City in the Heavenly Realm.

Legend has it that earnest prayers made under the tree, in line with the Righteous Law, will fulfill pure wishes. Shiva's wife, Parvati, once made a wish to the Divine Tree for a daughter, and thus was born Goddess Yesthara.

"The Asura will certainly try to seize this Wish-Fulfilling Divine Tree!"

"Fortunately, my Divine Armor is also about to be completed."

Indra's gaze hardened as he embraced Shesha's long tail, pressing his arms against the snake scales and began to pull.

Airavata also helped, extending its trunk to wrap around the snake's body, pulling it.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The body of the Thousand-headed Serpent King Shesha was tugged back and forth.

Mandara Mountain slowly rotated, resembling an earthquake shaking the ground, emitting thunderous roars.

Years passed by, and Indra could feel the Power of Asceticism within him becoming more perfect, bursting and radiating throughout his body like lightning, flickering with flashes of electric light.

His asceticism was finally nearing completion.

Boom!

A sound of thunder exploded in his mind.

Indra's thoughts were stirred, bringing him out of his asceticism to look down sharply.

Whoosh!

A faint glimmer of golden light appeared as Surya swiftly emerged within this golden radiance, followed by the Sun God Armor shining even brighter.

The first layer of the Divine Armor was complete!

"What power should I bestow upon this layer of Divine Armor?"

Indra pondered.

...

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Vishnu's eyes opened suddenly, returning from meditation, his gaze falling upon the churning Milk Sea below.

"My lord, what is it?"

Goddess Lakshmi's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked.

"In my meditation, I saw a glimpse of the future; what's coming next is..."

"The Wish-Fulfilling Divine Tree!"

Vishnu spoke softly.

"This Divine Tree will be related to Shiva in the future; we cannot let the Asura get it!"