Chapter 178: Activation of the Earth Temples! The Impenetrable Earth Temples!

In the Golden Age, the surface world was a masterpiece of nature, untouched by human hands. Everything existed as it was from the moment of creation. Humans did not need to build elaborate palaces or dwellings; everything they needed was naturally provided.

Over time, the surface world was filled with tranquility and beauty, unspoiled by human destruction or change. However, towering temples disrupted this natural beauty and peace. While humans caused great damage to the surface world, gods were no different, often pursuing their desires without restraint.

In the Titan War, the new gods' resource plundering and the construction of the Earth Temples by the Titans were manifestations of this tendency.

These Earth Temples, designed by Coeus, were formidable fortresses that activated in response to the new gods' advance, forcing the Titans into a defensive posture.

As the Titans fortified their defenses, the Earth Temples were activated, forming an impenetrable barrier that kept the new gods out. Each temple was guarded by six Titan-level deities, and there were 50 such temples on the surface world.

These massive Earth Temples emitted immense divine power, linking together to create a barrier that completely isolated the new gods.

"Earth Temples!" Hypnos gazed at the distant scene, narrowing his eyes slightly. "Nereus, Prometheus, what do you think?"

"Just wait patiently," Nereus responded calmly. "The three God-Kings have prepared for everything; there won't be any surprises."

"Indeed," Prometheus agreed with a smile. He shared the same view, believing that the Earth Temples, though seemingly impregnable, were essentially coffins.

However, Prometheus was preoccupied with another matter: How did Hades know about Mnemosyne?

The issue of Mnemosyne was known only to Zeus, Metis, and Prometheus. Even Hera and Hestia were unaware, having met Mnemosyne under the influence of Zeus's divine power, perceiving her merely as another minor deity.

Yet, Hades not only knew about Mnemosyne but also the events surrounding Coeus's death, which seemed extraordinarily strange.

Indeed, this matter was perplexing and concerning for Prometheus, who knew that understanding this mystery was crucial, as failing to do so could lead to serious problems or even danger.

"..."

Hypnos, observing Prometheus's thoughtful expression, knew what was on his mind.

At this moment, Nereus spoke up, "Hypnos, Prometheus, we should leave now. The Earth Temples will fully activate in a year or two, and all the Titans will take their positions. It's time for us to act."

"Alright."

"Yes."

Hypnos and Prometheus nodded silently and departed. Whatever thoughts they had were set aside for the time being; the most important task was the ongoing divine war.

After Hypnos left, the gates of the Underworld opened, and Thanatos appeared beside him.

Thanatos, wearing a mocking smile, said, "It seems Prometheus is in a tough spot right now!"

"Not surprising," Hypnos replied calmly. "The exposure of the memory goddess's situation is a huge blow to Prometheus."

The twin gods exchanged a knowing glance, understanding Hades's motives.

Hypnos then asked, "How are the preparations going for the task Hades assigned?"

Thanatos nodded, "I've sent Keres and Geras to handle it. There shouldn't be any issues, especially since the Titan forces in the Underworld are depleted."

"Good," Hypnos nodded, then added seriously, "Thanatos, be cautious. We can't afford any mistakes with Hades's orders."

"I understand," Thanatos replied, continuing, "I'll personally lead some Underworld gods to ensure everything goes smoothly. Also, Hypnos, the dream gods being nurtured in the Underworld are nearly ready to emerge, possibly within the next few million years."

"Once the Titan war ends, 3,000 dream gods will be born," Hypnos reflected on the timing. "It's a pity they couldn't join the Titan war; otherwise, the Underworld's power would have grown even more."

After chatting for a bit, the twin gods went their separate ways, each with their own responsibilities.

In fact, all the Underworld gods were extremely busy, handling various tasks and issues.

Meanwhile,

"Here it is!" 

Aether surveyed the surroundings, carefully ensuring they were in the right place within the astral realm.

Hemera, who had followed Aether, teased, "Aether, as the god of space, you wouldn't lose your way, would you?"

Aether shook his head, "The last divine war shifted many star gods' positions. It's been a challenge, but we'll find it soon."

"Right!" 

Hemera nodded, the sibling gods not wasting time with further banter, instead focusing on their task. They knew their plan had to succeed within this critical timeframe. Missing this window could complicate matters significantly!

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