Chapter 274: The Heavenly Realm Has Been Empty for Three Thousand Years!
Was this a coincidence?
Could this be a coincidence?
Are there so many coincidences in this world?
How could it be!!!
So, Brunhilde's mind was in complete chaos.
"I've left many names in history, and we've met many times"—now she could understand this statement.
Because it felt so familiar, as if it were right before her eyes.
"Sister Brunhilde? Sister Brunhilde?"
"What is it, Göll?"
"What do you mean, 'what is it'? I should be asking what's wrong with you?"
Göll looked at her sister with great concern.
Because her sister was searching for something, everyone had stepped outside to avoid disturbing her.
Thinking her sister might be hungry, Göll brought in some food and found her sister lost in thought. She had to call out several times before her sister snapped out of it.
"I'm fine."
Brunhilde, who was answering, also patted her cheeks to perk herself up.
That possibility—she would verify it after everything had concluded.
Though she called it verification, she felt it was practically confirmed.
"So the time to open the passage between humanity and the various pantheons is now, right?"
She murmured this to herself as well.
The timing was the very moment the ninth round of battle began!
Then, when would the ninth round start?
Was it waiting for her response to Buddha?
Could it begin at any time?
No, not yet—because Brunhilde more or less understood his plan.
They needed to wait until the situation grew more perilous, until most of the pantheons had fallen, until they began advancing toward the central realm. That would be the optimal time.
If it were too early, the forces of the Primordial Gods would have only just arrived and might retreat if startled, which would be troublesome.
They had to wait for the main forces to fully enter!
Thus, this was also an immensely challenging task for the Valkyries of each pantheon.
They had to guard that gate!
But the power of the Valkyries alone wasn't enough to hold it; they needed the gods of the pantheons to stand firm there as well.
So, Brunhilde also instructed the other Valkyries to contact the gods stationed in their respective pantheon realms, advising them not to confront the enemy head-on but to assist the Valkyries in holding the line.
In the past, most gods probably wouldn't have heeded her words—how could they shamefully hide away? They would only charge fiercely into battle, fighting to the death.
But now, as the instigator of Ragnarök, she was at least no longer looked down upon by the gods.
Well, perhaps not looked down upon, but most gods were single-minded, prone to charging recklessly and fighting until the last one fell. So, it would be best to have Buddha lend a hand as well.
Buddha would likely listen.
Thus, she needed to discuss this matter with Buddha now.
And so, in a room within the Hall of the Divine Assembly...
"No problem, Brun-chan. I'm even more looking forward to the ninth round now~"
Buddha expressed great anticipation for the power behind humanity.
That power probably had something to do with the Eastern Immortal Realm, right?
After all, up to now, the gods of the Eastern Immortal Realm had almost completely ceased communication. Only the New Gods were present here, and no useful information could be gleaned from them.
But just then, his phone rang. The urgent voice on the other end immediately made Buddha's expression darken.
"What's wrong, Lord Buddha?"
"The Eastern Immortal Realm has vanished."
Buddha's voice was heavy.
So it seemed the power behind humanity wasn't from the Immortal Realm. Then who could it be?
The Primordial Gods?
"Impossible."
This unknown factor also made Buddha somewhat uneasy.
"Wha-what?"
Brunhilde was astonished.
"They disappeared about three thousand years ago, leaving this universe!"
"Wha—!"
This time, Brunhilde jolted upright in shock.
Previously, she thought Qin Shi Huang was connected to the Eastern Immortal Realm, believing he developed the formidable strength witnessed by Serafall and others with the support of the Eastern Immortal Realm. Now it seemed she was wrong.
So, what exactly happened?
After Buddha's explanation, it became clear.
Three thousand years ago, the Eastern Immortal Realm massively interfered with the human world under their jurisdiction, and immortals and gods engaged in great battles. They strongly reject other pantheons from intervening, actually using this war as cover to travel to a new world they had discovered.
It could be said they abandoned this world.
As for how this information was obtained, it was learned from the Primordial Gods.
The Primordial Gods had once infiltrated the Eastern Immortal Realm, entering it several hundred years after the Great War of the Gods. The result was an empty realm with no one left!
From the traces left behind, they understood they had left this world.
Therefore, the Primordial Gods didn't reveal this matter.
After all, if it became known that the immortals and gods of the Eastern Immortal Realm had all disappeared, it would certainly cause tension among various pantheons, putting them on alert.
This would be unfavorable for the Primordial Gods' invasion.
Suddenly, Brunhilde thought of something, and her expression changed slightly again.
"What about those representatives from the Immortal Realm?"During the vote on whether humanity should face its end, didn't some from the Immortal Realm cast affirmative votes?"
If the Immortal Realm had been empty for about three thousand years, where did these few Immortal Realm gods come from?
A possibility emerged in Brunhilde's heart, and she believed Buddha must think the same.
That those Immortal Realm gods were actually people sent by the Primordial Gods, infiltrators in the conference!
Then, in the blink of an eye—
"Who said the Eastern Immortal Realm has disappeared?"
The new Eastern god named Guan Yu didn't flee but instead sneered disdainfully.
"No, the Eastern Immortal Realm truly no longer exists"
Another new god, Qin Qiong, refuted his companion's words. Internal conflict?
"To be precise, the Eastern Immortal Realm as you know it did disappear three thousand years ago, but His Majesty established a new Immortal Realm to protect humanity!"
The one providing additional explanation was another new god named Yuchi Jingde.
These words made Buddha and some other gods pause in surprise.
"His Majesty?"
"Who?"
"Reestablished a new Immortal Realm? Did some of the original Immortal Realm gods stay behind?"
Various chief gods pressed for answers.
Meanwhile, Brunhilde's pupils slightly contracted at the title "His Majesty." Could this "His Majesty" be—!
Was that possible?
"His Majesty? You'll find out"
"He will appear in the ninth round battle"
This made most gods frown. Why keep them in suspense now?
Buddha couldn't help but show an interested expression. Could that "His Majesty" be his opponent?
And representing humanity would mean he's human?
But reestablishing the Immortal Realm as a human?
Come to think of it, all the Immortal Realm gods known so far were humans who ascended to godhood.
Could it really be true?
It didn't seem impossible either.
After all, the eighth match featured a special existence like Romulus Quirinus.
So, it wouldn't be impossible for a new pantheon established by humans to appear.
And this human was clearly also a king.
Then who was he?
Based on some information from the first match's participants, Buddha believed it might be that particular emperor!